Rumor: Wii U hitting Europe in November, before Thanksgiving in the US
Word on the street in that issues with manufacturing have caused Nintendo to “delay” the European launch of Wii U.
CVG sources say that Nintendo initially planned to ship the console in November. At one point, a major publishing firm executive, whose company is working closely with Nintendo, felt that an early 2013 launch was likely. No need to worry though: Nintendo has guaranteed a 2012 release.
As far as the US is concerned, the goal is to get the Wii U ready before Thanksgiving.
Wii U’s manufacturing issues apparently stem from its technology. The controller is complex and features a wide array of components, including its own power supply. If CVG is to be believed, Nintendo has not yet shared the Wii U’s launch date due to these problems, but it should be noted that such issues shouldn’t be a cause for concern. Most console launches tend to face a bit of trouble before launch.
