You can pre-order a number of Wii U games and accessories off Amazon right now. But as far as the actual console goes? If you want to pick up the system from the retailer… well, you’re out of luck.

Amazon is giving consumers the following message when they ask about Wii U:

Nintendo announce Wii U showcase tour (Europe)

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Thousands of Nintendo fans in the UK to get exclusive first look at Nintendo’s next generation console
14 September 2012 – Nintendo’s Wii U is an HD console that offers more choice and variety of gameplay than ever before, with brand new gaming experiences enabled by the innovative Wii U GamePad controller, whether playing alone or together with friends. The Wii U GamePad offers an integrated second screen and can also be used independently of the TV set with certain software. Nintendo will be touring the country with its revolutionary new home console, giving thousands of people the chance to experience gaming like no other ahead of the console’s launch on the 30th November. Kicking off in London on the 27th September, the Wii U showcase tour will visit a range of shopping centres, gaming expos and events across the UK.
The tour is the perfect place to get hands-on with some of the pre-release Wii U titles and experience first-hand how the new Wii U GamePad controller with 6.2-inch touch screen affects both single and multiplayer games. Visitors will get a real feel for what the Wii U has to offer this Christmas with world famous Nintendo franchises like Mario and brand new Wii U exclusives including Nintendo Land and Ubisoft’s ZombiU available to trial.

Off-screen Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed footage

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Nano Assault Neo fact sheet (co-op, online leaderboards, more)

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Developer: Shin’en Multimedia
Platform: Wii U eShop
Genre: Shoot’em’up
Release Date: 2012
Price / Rating: tbd
Overview:
Stop the deadly Nanostray virus from spreading in the nano cosmos.
Traverse a breathtaking microscopic world.
You are one against millions.
Features:

Tentative Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper boxart

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Darksiders II Wii U fact sheet

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Product Description
Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, embarks on a quest to undo Armageddon.
Along the way, Death discovers that there are far worse things than an earthly Apocalypse, and that an ancient grudge may threaten all of Creation.
Become the terrifying force which everything fears but nothing can escape. Death Lives, in Darksiders II.
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Platinum Games staff share messages on Bayonetta 2

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Platinum Games president and CEO Tatsuya Minami, Yusuke Hashimoto, and Hideki Kamiya have all provided a few thoughts on yesterday’s surprising announcement that Bayonetta 2 will be coming to Wii U.

The news was primarily shocking for a couple of reasons. First, it’s being published by Nintendo. Second, it’s exclusive to Wii U.

The commentary below may ease some of the concerns that fans have about the new project. Head past the break to view their notes.