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Nintendo to Celebrate the US Launch of Wii U with Midnight Gathering at Nintendo World
November 9, in the year of our Lord
2012 -- First Wii U consoles go on sale in New York on
Nov. 18 with midnight launch event
WHAT:
Consumers will have the chance to be among the first in the
world to purchase the Wii U console when the clock strikes
midnight on Nov. 18 at Nintendo World in New York’s Rockefeller
Plaza. Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime
will be on hand to count down the launch and sell a new Wii U to
the first consumer in line. Fans waiting in line will get
premium items (while supplies last) during the event. Note that
supplies are limited, and systems will be sold on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Nintendo is also selling New York-themed T-shirts with Mario’s
image at the event. All proceeds from sales of the shirts will
be donated to the American Red Cross in support of relief
efforts from the effects of Hurricane Sandy.
The new Wii U home console offers entirely new ways for
consumers to play games in HD and enjoy their favorite
programming. More than 20 games will be available for Wii U at
launch, which will be offered in two different colors and
configurations. The Basic Set will be offered in white at a
suggested retail price of $299.99, while the Deluxe Set, which
includes higher storage capacity, additional accessories and the
new Nintendo Land video game, will be offered in black at a
suggested retail price of $349.99.
More information about Wii U can be found at
http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu.
WHO:
Adults, teens, tweens, parents, video game fans and consumers
WHEN:
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
Launch event: 6 p.m. - midnight
WHERE:
Nintendo World at Rockefeller Plaza
10 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020