Consumers were among the first in the world to purchase the Wii U console when the clock stuck midnight on Nov. 18 at Nintendo World in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza.
Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime was on hand to count down the launch and sell a new Wii U to the first consumer in line. Fans waiting in line received premium items during the event.
Nintendo also sold 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.
