The Nintendo Wii U, the video game console that has a 6-inch touchscreen that will give tablet-like controls, will debut in Japan December 8th. The console's iPad-like controller called the GamePad works like a typical tablet: it can browse the Internet, stream videos from YouTube, and play games when not connected to a TV and the console. The basic set, which comes with 8GB of storage, will be priced in Japan at 25,250 yen ($337). A premium version, which will have 32GB, is priced at 31,500 yen ($405).
What Else You Need To Know
- Nintendo is scheduled to announce September 13th pricing and availability of the Wii U in the U.S.
- Nintendo has seen profits decline and was forced to cut prices of the Nintendo 3DS as many have turned to tablets and smartphones for mobile gaming.
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The 8GB aspect is kind of sad, considering the PS3 and Xbox offer more than 20 times that amount.- James A. , Tablet News
The console comes at a key time for Nintendo, which has watched its profits erode after its gaming dynasty was challenged by first Sony’s Playstation and Microsoft’s Xbox, and then Apple and Google with their mobile operating systems- Josh Ong, The Next Web
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Wii U Gets Specced, 8 GB of Storage Rumored; 13th September Event Will Clear Rumors!
The 8GB aspect is kind of sad, considering the PS3 and Xbox offer more than 20 times that amount.
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Nintendo’s Wii U console to debut in Japan on December 8, starting at 26,250 yen ($337)
The console will also make use of the Nintendo Network service, a rival to Microsoft’s successful Xbox Live service, that will allow downloads of games as well as provide additional media and may also include a full-scale application store.