Nintendo Announces WiiU Price Drop and Fall Lineup
Proving Nintendo hasn't given up just yet
In addition to the recent announcement of the 2DS, Nintendo released details concerning their fall lineup and WiiU price drop.
The WiiU price drop is likely a response to the criticisms levied at Nintendo from outlets (Player Theory included) for the unreasonable price point of $349. Nintendo North America president and CEO Reggie Fils-Aime also expressed wishes to increase the install base of the WiiU to incentivize third-party development.
The WiiU Deluxe Model will see a $50 drop this fall to $299. This package will include the added bonus of “The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD,” a digital copy of the “Hyrule Historia” book, and a "Zelda"-themed GamePad.
Nintendo kept the good-news-train rolling by announcing details of their lineup for first- and third-party games coming this Fall. Nintendo confirmed the release dates for most of the titles but have kept quiet on “WiiU Fit” and “Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games,” surely keeping active moms and 10-year-olds restless with anticipation.
The following are Nintendo’s release dates this Fall:
WiiU (first-party titles)
• “The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD:" Sept. 20th (Digital), Oct. 4th (Physical)
• “Wii Party U:” Oct. 25
• “Super Mario 3D World:" Nov. 22
• “Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze:" Dec. 6
• “Wii Fit U:” Holiday 2013
• “Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games:” Holiday 2013
WiiU (third-party titles)
• “Rayman Legends”: Sept. 3
• “Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure:” Sept. 24
• “Just Dance 2014:” Oct. 8
• “Skylanders SWAP Force:” Oct. 13
• “Sonic Lost World:” Oct. 22
• “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag:” Oct. 29
• “Call of Duty: Ghosts:” Nov. 5
• “Watch Dogs:” Nov. 19
• “LEGO Marvel Super Heroes:” Fall 2013
3DS (first-party titles)
• “The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds:” Nov. 22
• “Mario Party: Island Tour:” Nov. 22
3DS (third-party titles)
• “Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure:” Sept. 24
• “Skylanders SWAP Force:” Oct. 13
• “Arkham Origins Blackgate:” Oct. 25
• “Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON’T KNOW!” Nov. 19
• “LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril”: Fall 2013
What are you most excited for?
Source: Wii U Price Drop Confirmed
