Your latest rumor supposedly comes from VDP, Video Product Distributors. The site needs a login to access content, which conveniently makes it hard to check this info. Supposedly, the site contains the following information.

WIIU SYSTEM - GM
11/11/12 $249.99

WIIU SYSTEM W/ - GM
11/11/12 $299.99

WIIU SYSTEM 349 W/ - GM
11/11/12 $349.99

That would indicate 3 SKUs, all with a Nov. 11th release date. You can see the supposed footage from the site here (thanks LegendaryFusion!)
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