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DVDBack23 @ Apr 03, 2012 18:27 | 10 comments

Wii U Daily has revealed the alleged launch date for the upcoming Nintendo Wii U console.

Citing an email obtained by the editor, the launch is expected for November 18th in North America, with a Japanese launch a week afterwards.

The email was sent to Japanese retailer Media Land's employees.

Nintendo has remained very quiet about the Wii U since its big splash during last year's E3 event. The company confirmed a 2012 release but this is the first we have heard of a more concrete date.

In 2006, the gaming giant released the Wii on November 19th so the rumor at least makes sense. However, the company almost always releases its consoles in its home nation of Japan before the U.S. so take this with a grain of salt.

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Comment by: A5J4DX (Apr 03, 2012 22:13)

whos going to buy that?

Comment by: DVDBack23 (Apr 04, 2012 01:42)

Originally posted by A5J4DX:
whos going to buy that?

Probably millions of people.

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Comment by: xaznboitx (Apr 04, 2012 06:09)

allow gamecube games?

Comment by: Kannz (Apr 04, 2012 21:40)

Originally posted by xaznboitx:
allow gamecube games?

they allow you to buy and download them from their store but gc discs are not compatible

Comment by: IguanaC64 (Apr 04, 2012 22:23)

Inexpensive controllers?

Comment by: xaznboitx (Apr 05, 2012 01:10)

Originally posted by Kannz:

Originally posted by xaznboitx:
allow gamecube games?
they allow you to buy and download them from their store but gc discs are not compatible

yes but how can we play it without the gc controllers unless they make lots of gc games that supports wii remotes just like Mario Tennis that supports both wii remotes and gc controllers.

Comment by: Kannz (Apr 05, 2012 03:44)

i liked the gc controller :/

Comment by: xaznboitx (Apr 05, 2012 04:04)

Originally posted by Kannz:
i liked the gc controller :/

Me too, when I use to own wii console, I use gc controller with donkey kong country

Comment by: omegaman7 (Apr 05, 2012 20:43)

Originally posted by A5J4DX:
whos going to buy that?

What a question LOL! Nintendo has always been family oriented. I guarantee families will buy it without thinking twice. Games are generally family friendly. This will likely be a hot christmas item this year. Thankfully, this time it will be 1080p ;) First generation Wii is very likeable, but the 1080p will be simply wonderful. I'll probably wait myself, until I've seen some strong reviews of games, and the console in general.

Comment by: elflaco91 (Apr 06, 2012 06:46)

those controllers are going to sell like for $99.99 only xD