It’s no secret that GameStop prefer their job to be on top of selling the latest products and best video games. While, the Nintendo Wii U is due to release in coming months in different regions, GameStop has started taking its preorders already.

Keep in mind, GameStop is also offering an extra $10 trade in credit for those people who want to get rid of their old Wii, so you’ll get $60 instead.

Available in two configurations — a basic set for $299.99 and a deluxe set for $349.99 – you can preorder your new Nintendo Wii U game console right here.

Note: Power Up Rewards members at GameStop, can preorder their Wii U system for only $25.

Price and Availability:

Talking about US availability, it will debut on November 18^th. Tagged at $299 for 8GB white Wii U and white GamePad, AC adapter for each, and a HDMI cable; while the new Wii U Deluxe Set will cost you back $349, where it includes a 32GB black version, a black GamePad, GamePad Cradle, Wii U console stand, a HDMI cableand pack-in title Nintendo Land.

The Wii U will be out in Japan on December 8^th in two packages. First of all the ¥26,250 (£209) basic bundle will contain the console, one GamePad and 8GB HDD, while the ¥31,500 (£251) premium edition will feature 32GB HDD.

As of UK, it will be available starting November 30^th, while there’s no official detail on pricing. However, three is rumor it has that U.K. version of the game console will have a price more than £200.

 We’ll do a follow-up post on worldwide availability soon.

Update: Immediately after the announcement of Wii U, Amazon did list the white Basic Set at £199 [screenshot shown above]. That price has now risen to £249. What does that mean? We suspect indeed £199 price tag for Wii U over Amazon in near future. Stay tuned with Techsnapr for a follow up post on availability in different regions.

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