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I'm pretty interested in this now. Early reports were the graphics were going to be as good as the PS3 and 360 but now they are saying this system is gonna be much more powerful. I'll wait till launch and see how the reviews are and if they are good then I'll get one at Christmas or after the new year.

I'm pretty sure that they will render the game at 1080p, maybe lower if you're using the gamepad

The thing I'm concerned is that they haven't talked at all about the online system, other than the TV feature and the social thing (which isn't significant at all). On top of that as far as hardcore games go, they only have Bayonetta (which won't be out for a while) and ZombiU, all the other hardcore games are multiplatform (with most having been released for quite some time) and there's no reason for people to buy them for Wii U over the other consoles.
 
For those who missed out on the pre-orders, now long sold out in most places, Walmart stores have begun taking reservations/layaways for the system starting today.
 
For those who missed out on the pre-orders, now long sold out in most places, Walmart stores have begun taking reservations/layaways for the system starting today.

This might vary from store to store.

I guess I'll stop by and check tomorrow.


Did you preorder the Basic or Deluxe and where?

Thanks.
 
This might vary from store to store.

I guess I'll stop by and check tomorrow.


Did you preorder the Basic or Deluxe and where?

Thanks.

It's true, your mileage may vary. I pre-ordered the Deluxe version at a Walmart in the 95605 area.

Show them this circular (or UPC code), which should be going around Walmart stores now:

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what the in store memo says:

Wii U Layaway Reservation Process
Starts: Sunday, October 14 - Ends: Thursday November 1 (or until allocated qty sold)

Overview
• The Wii U Black Deluxe Console Set can be reserved, Oct. 14 through Nov.1 using the Holiday Layaway system.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to limited quantities the period to reserve your copy could end sooner
o Sales block will be placed on item number once allocated quantity has been met.
• Utilize the Holiday Layaway process to execute the reservation of the Wii U console.
• Layaway service fee of $5 and 10% down applies to reserve the console.

Preparation
• Obtain a folder for the Wii U Black Deluxe console reservation process to hold the layaway package labels for all
pre-sold reservations and secure the folder in the layaway area.
• Create a layaway bin label and apply it to the folder.

Execution
1. Scan barcode of the Black Deluxe Console.(While supplies last)
2. Register will prompt Product Care Plan, Optional. Without a serial number scan the upc two times.
Wii U Deluxe Console
Item 550924127
UPC 45496880866
$349.96
3. IMPORTANT NOTE: Customer may pay a majority of the balance in the initial transaction, but no matter what
there must be a minimum balance of at least one penny, $.01 left on the account when reserving the console.
• This will assist with tracking when the customer returns to pick up the game.
4. Complete transaction and print one package label for each reserved unit.
5. Bin and place the package label(s) in the Wii U reservation folder.
6. Remind the customer on the following elements;
• Wii U launches at 12:01 am on Nov.18 and will be available for pickup.
• Pickup location is the layaway desk, not the Electronics register.
• Return with receipt for a smooth pickup on launch date.
7. Place the pre-sell Wii U folder in a secure location under the layaway register until the launch date of Nov.18 at
12:01am.

Receiving Reserved Wii U Consoles
1. Pre-sold Wii U consoles will arrive into stores DTS Wednesday Nov. 14 through Friday Nov. 16.
• Carton will be marked; Wii U Layaway Merchandise; Take to Store Manager for Midnight launch on
11/18.
2. Take the reserved consoles to the security room until boxes can be labeled and binned.
3. Apply the package labels from the reservation folder to each unit, re-assign the reserved consoles to the proper
storage location and bin until 12:01am on 11/18 launch night.
Midnight Launch
1. Be prepared before the midnight launch
2. Ensure the Layaway area is staffed with a layaway trained associate for the midnight launch.
• Support manager, Assistant manager, etc.
3. Have the deluxe console set and folder secured under the layaway register Saturday night at 11:45pm
4. When the customer picks up their Wii U console
• Ask for the receipt and complete the layaway transaction
• Cross through the package label located in the folder with a pen.
5. Add-on attachment sales by having the following item displayed at launch.
• Cards, Controllers, Games, Charging cradle


I put 2 Deluxe on lay away this morning. i had to educate the WM manager on what to do...smh. It is only for the deluxe model and every store has a set number for preorder.
 
Thanks wanderlai! :hi5:

I had to tell the folks there what to look for.
They opened up their lay-away folder and there it was. :lol

I guess that means I'm the first one there.
 
Out of the 23 titles available at launch, I'm really looking only for the new Super Mario bros U game, Rabbids Land, and Zombi U.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Skylanders Giants
Transformers Prime
Wipeout 3
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
FIFA Soccer 13
Tekken Tag Tournament 2
New Super Mario Bros. U
Ninja Gaiden: Razor’s Edge
Nintendo Land
Sing Party
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Warrios Orochi 3 Hyper
Darksiders II
Assassin’s Creed III
ESPN Sports Connection
Just Dance 4
Rabbids Land
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013
ZombiU
Scribblenauts Unlimited
Game Party Champions
Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition


https://techcrunch.com/2012/09/26/here-are-the-23-nintendo-wii-u-launch-titles/
 
I cant wait for this system I got wii u deluxe mario u and zombie u preordered and a screen protector kit for the game pad controller. I will eventually buy the black pro controller but as of now this is all im getting. After i beat mario u and zombie u Im def getting assasins creed 3 for wii u.
 
Even though the Launch-List has a good variety in games, as an Xbox 360 & PC owner there are simply not enough "new" games to get this one on launch day. Maybe when the new Zelda arrives :)
 
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