Microsoft began manufacturing the Xbox 360 in Brazil back in 2011. And last month, Sony announced that it would be doing the same for the PlayStation 3.
Nintendo now appears to be looking into evaluating similar for the Wii U. Speaking with Portuguese publication G1, company president Satoru Iwata confirmed that Nintendo is looking into manufacturing Wii U units in Brazil.
He said:
“The social structure of Brazil today is important to think about assembling or manufacturing in the country. We understand the importance of it. What I can say is that we are evaluating and studying the possibility of manufacturing the Wii U in Brazil, but we have nothing to announce right now.”
Iwata also apologized for not releasing the system in Brazil yet. A release is targeted for late 2013.
“Nintendo recognizes the importance of Brazil and its market, and for us [Brazil] is among the 10 markets with the greatest potential in the world. Sorry for not having launched the machine in Brazil for a number of reasons. Our forecast is to launch in late 2013.”
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U download
New Super Luigi U – $19.99 (requires New Super Mario Bros. U)
Download New Super Luigi U and Earn Double Coins – Club Nintendo is celebrating the launch of the New Super Luigi U DLC on June 20 with a bonus Coin offer and more. Members who purchase the DLC and complete their registration survey by Aug. 1 will earn double Coins.
Wii U retail
Game & Wario – $39.99 (available June 23)
3DS retail
Project X Zone (available June 25) – $39.99
LEGO Legends of Chima: Laval’s Journey (available June 25) – $29.99
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
eShop sales
Little Inferno – $4.99 until June 26 at 9 AM PT
Super Little Acorns 3D Turbo – $3.99 until July 8 at 9 AM PT
Wii U VC
Mario Bros. – $4.99
Wrecking Crew – $4.99
3DS download
Bugs vs. Tank! – $7.99
Farming Simulator 3D – $9.99
3DS VC
Defenders of Oasis – $3.99
Mega Man 6 – $4.99
Sonic Blast – $3.99
Tails Adventure – $4.99
DSiWare
Rhythm Core Alpha 2
Source: Nintendo PR
Nintendo has prepared a second 3DS update for European users in order to fix issues stemming from an earlier firmware upgrade sent out earlier this week.
Once applied, you should be able to successfully access the new StreetPass Mii Plaza shop and purchase games. Some 3DS owners had been encountering bugs in the store, causing their system to crash.
