New Super Luigi U is now available for purchase on the Wii U eShop, though you can wait until August for the retail release. The download costs $20. When it launches, the physical version will be priced at $30.
Additionally, Nintendo has prepared an update for New Super Mario Bros. U. Users can now use the Wii U Pro Controller to play the game.
Super Smash Bros. on the Wii U and 3DS will have some differences, mainly when it comes to visuals and stages included in both versions. However, the development team is looking to include the same rosters in both titles.
According to director Masahiro Sakurai:
“Fundamentally we’re going to have the same characters on both systems. If there was a character you couldn’t play on Wii U but you could play on 3DS, or vice versa, that’s rough for consumers. So we want players to be able to have the same character experiences on both devices.”
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
