Reader Sandersen supposedly got this from a Nintendo of America rep after shooting over an email...
"Finally, I can confirm that the Wii U will be released in both Black and White. In case you hadn't yet had the opportunity, I wanted to let you know that everything we have available to share regarding Wii U has been added to our website. Here's a direct link:
http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu
Additional details (like price and release date) will be unveiled later this year; however, we don't have any specific
dates or events to announce yet. I encourage you to keep checking our website's "What's New" section (http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew) for the latest information.
Thanks again for your email!
Sincerely,
Jay Dean
Nintendo of America"
That's the image provided if you hit up the link suggested in the email. Certainly looks like the black Wii U will be available at launch, but let's wait for an official press release from Nintendo.
"Finally, I can confirm that the Wii U will be released in both Black and White. In case you hadn't yet had the opportunity, I wanted to let you know that everything we have available to share regarding Wii U has been added to our website. Here's a direct link:
http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu
Additional details (like price and release date) will be unveiled later this year; however, we don't have any specific
dates or events to announce yet. I encourage you to keep checking our website's "What's New" section (http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew) for the latest information.
Thanks again for your email!
Sincerely,
Jay Dean
Nintendo of America"
That's the image provided if you hit up the link suggested in the email. Certainly looks like the black Wii U will be available at launch, but let's wait for an official press release from Nintendo.
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I was planning to get a white Wii U (not necessarely at launch), but now, I'll have to consider getting a black Wii U, to suit the current style of my room.
@LegendofZelda1996 I don't know guys, Nintendo has hinted at it being more expensive than the Wii was at launch, and the tablet cost quite a bit to make so that's going to cost extra. Maybe Nintendo can do 2 different versions. One at $250 with no bundled in software and only a wii u tablet and another with a wii mote, wii pro controller, and Nintendo land for $300 but that's kind of stretching it
"I can confirm that the Wii U will be released in both Black and White.", yes thank you, we know that. The question was WHEN will the black one be released!
"...The Wii U will be RELEASED IN both black and white..."
In other words when the system releases it will be available in those two colors.
I think you guys are reading too much into his words
well...I called Nintendo customer Service, and said I was on their offical Wii U site, and asked if the system is coming out at launch in both black and white versions or just one colour now and the other much later, and she told me that it will be released in both colour choices.
I say call them up and ask for yourself...toll free (1-200-255-3700 in case some folks didn't know)
I know, if something wasn't known by them, they always say they aren't sure and will pass any feedback along.
I think Nintendo stated it would cost more then the Wii currently costs which was around $200 when that statement was made. The tablet only costs around $40 to make, and the Wii U itself is an upgraded 360/ps3. The 360 can be produced for under $100 & I've seen it sold for as low as $129 in store. I'm going to guess that the entire Wii U can be produced for under $170. Add in a separate Nintendo Land Multiplayer bundle with a Wiimote/Nunchuk which would add $30 to the manufacturing costs and we should see two SKU's, one at retail for $250, and the Multiplayer bundle at a cool $300.
The fact that we will likely see two different white bundles at launch is another reason that the black Wii U will not be available at launch.
@Barto
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They are reading Nintendo's official statement, that the Wii U will be released, not launched, in both black and white. It will only be available in white at launch.
Then why no just black first? Didn't the Black version of the Wii sell quite well, better then they expected? They must know the demand for Black is greater then for White...I mean can they afford to tick off the fans any more then they have already in the past (like with the 3DS)
Well...regardles...if the Black Wii U doesn't come out at launch, then I have no problems waiting since there seems to be plans for a Black version...I rather wait then get the colour I dont want.
Good we have choices. Still gonna grab a white one.
Nintendo would be close to seriously winning me over if the black console comes out at launch. I just want a new color that isn't boring looking white.
Definitely going with the White WiiU system and controller. Black gets really dirty no matter what you do and is too dark and not sexy enough for a Nintendo product imo.
I am pretty sure it will be both Black and White at launch. But does colour matter that much? It is about the games. If there are no good games at launch then no matter the colour = no sell. Even just Pikmin 3 AT LAUNCH not stupid arse launch window bull---- like with the 3DS.
Sure colour doesn't really matter...but one can still hope or want a certain colour...and if black is definite...I'll get black...even if it means waiting abit for it, if that happens. I just want it to look nice with my black wii and black ps3
@chris_the_wing I know the specs aren't high end PC good, but slightly more than 360 is pushing it. Unless you know the tech inside (not only judging from pre launch footage) I'm not sure you can judge it
As long as they are not high gloss plastic.
It better be because I'm not buying anymore electronics in white. It makes the product look bland and cheap in my opinion. Not to mention an eyesore when placed with other electronics. That's just me and yes it does matter.
Not only that, but next to Technical specs it shows a picture of a black Wii U console and directly next to it is says "Launches Holiday 2012".
It's all but confirmed at this point; official promotional material showing black and white, the Wii U site showing both, SKUs for both showing up at different stores, Nintendo customer service reps actually commenting on the color at all with an affirmative. I think the only thing that may change is that all regions may not get it day one (possibly due to manufacturing issues that prevent being able to have enough made in time) but Nintendo has had plenty of time to prepare and I think that's probably less of a concern. If it was anything but coming out on day one, I think they would have approached this all differently like they have with 3DS/3DSXL/DS/DSi/DSXL/DSlite colors that weren't going to be available at launch. Like they haven't mentioned anything about a silver 3DSXL in the US but we know it probably will come out since it's being released in all the other territories. Other colors may just stay in Japan (for now) but Nintendo has decided just blue and red for the US launch and they have been clear with the US promotional materials.
It's going to be black for me. Just like my Gamecube <3
If only they threw in Navy Blue... Or Orange
Hopefully they don't tease us again like when they showed a lime green Wii.
Awesome. Always bet on black
i'm sticking with the white color scheme, personally find it more appealing
so black it is , or white if it's the only one available ...
Hopefully its priced for $299. I doubt it'll cost any less in my opinion.
This looks like a good thing to me.
That's my guess but a little more specific $299.99.
Hope we get more choices down the line like N64. The overall color options for GameCube (why no orange for US?) and Wii were disappointing.
I would really like a orange, blue, or red Wii U.
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