The definitive WiiU prediction thread!

We're almost at the time where we'll finally find out the vital final pieces of information about the WiiU. Let's collect up some predictions so that we'll be able to grant VGChartz's own Michael Pachter Award of fantastic crystal ball skills.

- What price will the WiiU release at? Different SKUs?

- Launch games! Will Nintendoland be bundled?

- Launch date?

- Other awesome predictions are welcome

My prediction (based on what I think would be a good strategy)

Basic Wii U package: Wii U system, tablet controller, Wiimote+ controller and nunchuck, and Nintendoland for $299
Family pack: Wii U system, tablet controller, 2 Wiimote+ controllers and 2 nunchucks, Nintendoland, and New Super Mario U for $399

My prediciton is that there will be a next generation Wiimote and a wireless Nunchuck from Nintendo and it will be pack in with the system.

I predict that I will buy it. Release no later than November. Mid price point of $299.

The basic pack shouldn't come with Wii controllers. They'd be forcing people who already have a full set into buying more. Just give remotes and nunchuks a price cut.

I believe in the rumor for the three SKUs, so I think that the:
250: Gamepad and Console
300: Gamepad, Console, Wiimote+ and Nintendoland
350: Console, Console, Wiimote+, Nunchuck, N-Land and a Harddrive

Release Date:
11th November or end of October, leaning more towards 11th Nov.

Other Predictions:
-While not for launch predictions, I think that Nintendo will announce quite handful of 1st party games for he first half of next year and aswell new launch titles (not directly a prediction, as Iwata said something about new games to show in fall conference).
- Miiverse app(s) to be released in early 2013, for 3DS and Mobile, while 2012 for PC.

- Edit: Gamecube games to be released through Wii U E-Shop day one.

1.) 199.99 (Who knows?) - 249.99 (Which is the most reasonable.)
2.) NintendoLand should be bundled, so I think it will.
3.) November 11th/The Sunday before Black Friday.

I think the multiple SKUs rumor is true as well.

Basic SKU 249.99(Console, WiiU Gamepad, cables)
Family Pack SKU 299.99(Console, WiiU Gamepad, cables, Wii Remote & nun-chuck, Nintendoland)

Nintendoland sold separate w/ Wii remote & nun-chuck for 49.99
NSMBU release Black Friday week for 59.99
Wii Fit U release early February for 29.99 or w/ balance board for 99.99
Pikmin 3 releases in mid January for 59.99
Lego City releases in early December for 59.99
Scibblenauts releases late February
Ninja Gaiden launch day
ZombU mid November

Sales higher than whatever the Wii did by a decent margin.

- 300-350$/€
If the 3 bundle rumor turns out to be true, i guess the 250-300-350 idea will be pretty much true for each SKU.


I think/hope Nintendoland will get bundled. It`s a great way to draw people to the machine and it does help to understand the new multiplayer style is trying to introduce.

November 18th for USA and early December for Europe, Japan and Australia.

My awesome prediction is - taking into consideration the 3 SKU proposition:
350 €/$ Wii U bundled with Mario... with a Mario Wii U special controller/console. And as a bonus you get Luigi`s Mansion HD as a free download!