Nintendo's new console, the Wii U, will be touring Australia, giving gamers a chance to get a hands-on preview.
Australian gamers will have a chance to get some hands on time with the Wii U ahead of its launch, with Nintendo setting up Wii U experience stores around the country. The tour will kick off from November 5 in all major capital cities.
Games available for preview include exclusive new titles Nintendo Land and New Super Mario Bros. U. In addition to these, participants will also have a chance to preview the latest 3DS games, including the latest from the Pokémon and Mario franchises.
The Wii U console will officially launch in Australia before the Christmas season, on November 30. An 8GB basic model in white will be available for A$349.95, while the 32GB premium model in black will cost A$429.95.
In regards to launch titles for the new console, Nintendo Australia referred to the lineup as "the strongest lineup of launch software in Nintendo history." Third-party launch titles for the Wii U include FIFA 13, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, ZombiU, and Rayman Legends.
See below for a full list of locations the Wii U experience stores will be appearing at.
Sydney Wii U Experience Store
Sydney Plaza--George Street Entrance
George Street
Sydney
5th November - 9th December
Melbourne Wii U Experience Store
Fountain Gate
352 Princess Highway, Fountain Gate
Melbourne
5th November - 9th December
Perth Wii U Experience Pop Up
Perth Cultural Centre, St James Amphitheatre
5th November - 11th November
Gold Coast Wii U Experience Pop Up
Pacific Fair, Site 23 Courtyard
12th November - 17th November
Brisbane Wii U Experience Pop Up
King Georges Square, Area 2
18th November - 23rd November
Adelaide Wii U Experience Pop Up
Rundle Mall, Gawler Canopy
24th November - 29th November
Zorine is the Community Manager at GameSpot Australia. She enjoys competitive gaming, eating and winning. Is prone to gamer rage.
So very tempting...
Decision to either go the day after I finish my HSC exams entirely (typically... I chose to do VA, which is last of all exams, which is on the 8th) to celebrate or wait 20 or so days until my pre-order arrives through delivery.
Choices, choices, choices... If I wasn't already sold on it (or if it wasn't sold to me), I would probably go no matter what.
lol, good old Adelaide..last. :P So tempted to preorder ..eventho Im telling myself to wait till March. Must resist! ZombiU & Tekken Tag 2 are must get. :)
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