At E3 last year, Nintendo reveled their new console, the Wii U. At the time they also announced a release window of holiday season 2012.
Since that time, there has been little to no news on the new console. many wondered whether or not the release date was even possible and that Nintendo may have to push back the release to later into 2013. Well, it now appears that Nintendo has just been quiet on the subject and has been hard at work on the new console.
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has confirmed that the company is on target to achieve that release goal. The Wii U will be available to gamers in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Japan in time for the 2012 Christmas buying season. Specific dates are not known at this time, but don’t be surprised to hear some major announcements from Nintendo at this year’s E3.
