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Nintendo Rolls Out 5K Wii U Kiosks to Let Shoppers Play Before Launch Day
REDMOND, Wash.--(November 5, in the year of our Lord
2012)-- Christmas shoppers from coast to coast will
soon get a firsthand look and hands-on time with Nintendo’s
groundbreaking new Wii U console. Starting now, more than 5,000
interactive Wii U kiosks will roll out at select retail stores
across the United States, inviting families and consumers to
discover the unique gaming and entertainment experiences made
possible by Wii U and its touch-screen Wii U GamePad controller.
Participating retailers include Target, Best Buy, GameStop,
Walmart and Toys ‘R’ Us. Depending on which type of Wii U
sampling station is available at a given store location,
visitors may be able to experience hands-on game play or enjoy
specially created video content that highlights the console’s
wide variety of available games and features. Consumers will be
able to get more information about launch games like Nintendo
Land, New Super Mario Bros. U and SiNG PARTY, along with ZombiU
and Rayman Legends from Ubisoft, among others. To find the
nearest Wii U sampling station, visit
http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu/events.
Launching Nov. 18 in North America, Wii U and the integrated Wii
U GamePad offer completely new experiences that change the way
people play games, watch video programming and connect with
family and friends. The Wii U Deluxe Set will be available at a
suggested retail price of $349.99, and includes black hardware
with 32 GB of memory, a black Wii U GamePad, Nintendo Land, a
console stand, a GamePad stand and a GamePad charging cradle.
Consumers who purchase the Deluxe Set will also be enrolled in
the Deluxe Digital Promotion and earn 10 percent back in Points
on all games and content downloaded at the Nintendo eShop for
the Wii U. Points can be exchanged to receive Nintendo eShop
credit that can be used toward a future Wii U or Nintendo 3DS
game purchase. The promotion is currently planned through 2014.
The
Wii U Basic Set includes white hardware with 8 GB of memory and
a white Wii U GamePad, and will be available at a suggested
retail price of $299.99.
For more information about Wii U, visit
http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu.