Nintendo reveals Wii U console release date September 13, 2012 - 13:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nintendo has revealed it will launch two versions of its Wii U console in Japan on December 8. The basic edition will cost 26,250 yen ($337) and a premium version 31,500 yen ($405), BBC News reported. Details of the international release will be discussed in New York later. Nintendo's stock has fallen 29% since March on fears casual gamers will instead opt for tablet computers while hardcore players will wait for a new PlayStation or Xbox . The difference between the two versions of the Wii U is that the basic model features 8GB of storage, while the premium version has 32GB and additional stands for the games machine and its touchscreen controller. Consumers wishing to buy an additional GamePad controller will have to pay 13,000 yen ($167). The device features a touchscreen offering players to ability to carry out in-game tasks, such as checking their inventory or setting an explosive, while the main action continues on their television. Gamers can also continue to play a title using the device when they do not have access to their main screen. Nintendo has claimed it would help "revolutionize" gaming. Partner news  Top stories Google has a widely used mapping tool and could adopt Waze’s technology to add social features to the software. The deal comes as Makani carries out the first fully autonomous flights of robot kites bearing its power-generating propellers. The validity period of BIT service is 30 days; the service cost is AMD 2500, with the maximum Internet speed of 384 kbps. The next generation iPad will keep its 2048 x 1536 Retina display by using a thinner 0.2mm piece of glass.   Partner news |  Latest news Gyumri to host Europe Day celebrations  The celebrations will feature a small information fair, with EU project representatives to brief the visitors on the initiatives launched.1st Armenian interactive fairy tale available for iPhone/iPod Touch The tale sparked great interest in Diaspora. Such projects, namely interactive version of “Alice in Wonderland”, are popular abroad.Expert says Russian FM’s remarks in context of Madrid Principles No decisive developments will follow the meeting between Russian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers, David Jamalyan said.Yerevan to host NOFI Festival of Non-commercial Films The jury includes renowned experts of noncommercial cinema and representatives of Union of Cinematographers of Armenia. |
