When do you think US retailers will accept Wii U pre-orders?

[Flame_AC]

When do you think US retailers will accept Wii U pre-orders? And do you think there will be midnight pre-order parties like there were with the Wii?

[Steel Diver]

As soon as the release date is announced most likely.

[Mirr0rR3flection]

I'm gonna guess after the next Nintendo Direct.

[madgamer]

Last time I think it was around September though I don't remember for sure. I assume Nintendo is going to hold another event like they did for the Wii in early September.

Speaking of pre-orders though, where are you guys going to pre-order it? I really want to avoid Gamestop as much as possible but I want to make absolutely sure I get one at midnight on launch day.

[Organ guy]

Probably when the date and price are announced.

[Devil_Rising]

I seriously want to pre-order this console. I'm just going to have to creatively figure out how I'm going to be able to afford to get it, AND at least Pikmin and Mario, at launch. Might have to call in a couple "Christmas Favors".