Are you prepared for it? It gets closer to arriving everyday so you should kinda start preparing yourself. I am of course talking about the Wii U’s launch date which is in 3 days. Yes 3 whole days. I Know that can seem like a long time to wait but i am here to give you all the information you will need to be an all knowing owner of the Wii U once you get your hands on it of course.
At launch this Friday you will be able to choose from the strongest line-up of launch software in Nintendo history featuring 24 titles including family favourites such as New Super Mario Bros. U and Nintendo Land as well as third-party exclusives such as the highly anticipated ZombiU from Ubisoft.
New Super Mario Bros. U is a brand new 2D platform game that introduces a giant world map full of distinctive Mario courses. The Wii U GamePad can be used to play solo when the TV is in use but can also be used to assist other players when playing co-operatively. In Nintendo Land each of the 12 attractions in the theme park are based on famous Nintendo franchises. Each attraction is a standalone game with multiple levels and gameplay modes that fully showcase the new gameplay possibilities in various ways. Attractions such as Mario Chase and Luigi’s Ghost Mansion create a new dynamic in multiplayer gaming by assigning different roles to players using the GamePad and those using a Wii Remote controller.
Wii U will be available in three different hardware packs at launch. The Basic Pack features a console with 8GB internal storage* and a GamePad, both in white. The Premium Pack contains a black console and GamePad, and with 32GB of internal storage* provides more space for downloadable digital content. The Premium Pack also contains a stand for the GamePad and console, a charging cradle for the GamePad, a sensor bar and the Nintendo Land software. A further limited edition ZombiU Premium Pack is available that features ZombiU and a black Pro Controller instead of Nintendo Land. Both types of Premium Pack also offer the Nintendo Network Premium reward program. All three packs also feature an HDMI cable and AC adapters for the console and GamePad.
Miiverse is a brand new network communication system that lets you share experiences, discuss games and discover new game content with other players from around the world. Nintendo eShop is the digital storefront for it which will offer a variety of content including exclusive games, game demos, trailers as well as select digitally distributed games that are also available at retail stores*. Wii U Chat uses the built-in capabilities of the Wii U GamePad to allow a unique form of real-time video chat with friends via the TV screen, while the Internet Browser makes it easy to surf the Internet from the comfort of your sofa by using the GamePad for browsing and having the ability to display Internet content for the whole family to enjoy on the TV screen. Parents will be able to use Parental Controls to determine exactly which online and offline content their children will have access to on their system.
After performing the System Update, existing Wii owners will also be able to perform a System Transfer***, allowing them to transfer, among others, WiiWare and Virtual Console games from their Wii to their new console. Those who already own a Wii will be pleased to hear that nearly all Wii peripherals will be compatible with the console – with neither hardware pack including a Wii Remote controller, Wii owners won’t need to repurchase peripherals they already own. For players who don’t already own a Wii console, Nintendo has created a Wii Remote Plus Additional Set containing a Wii Remote Plus controller, Nunchuk and sensor bar.
Whether playing alone or with friends, Nintendo will deliver brand new entertainment experiences to your living room when Wii U launches across Europe on 30th November.
