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Nintendo to Celebrate the U.S. Launch of Wii U with Midnight Gathering at Nintendo World
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Nintendo:
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WHAT:
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Consumers will have the chance to be among the first in the world
to purchase the Wii U console when the clock strikes midnight on
Nov. 18 at Nintendo World in New York's Rockefeller Plaza.
Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime will be on
hand to count down the launch and sell a new Wii U to the first
consumer in line. Fans waiting in line will get premium items
(while supplies last) during the event. Note that supplies are
limited, and systems will be sold on a first-come, first-served
basis.
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Nintendo is also selling 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.
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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.
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More information about Wii U can be found at http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu.
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WHO:
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Adults, teens, tweens, parents, video game fans and consumers
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WHEN:
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Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
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Launch event: 6 p.m. - midnight
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WHERE:
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Nintendo World at Rockefeller Plaza
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10 Rockefeller Plaza
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New York, NY 10020
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VISUALS:
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Scores of fans lined up in front of Nintendo World for a chance to be
among the first people in the world to purchase the new Wii U console
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Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime welcoming
consumers to the Wii U launch event
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Attendees joining together for a midnight countdown as the launch
approaches
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Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime presenting the
first consumer in line with a Wii U
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Mii costumed characters
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