Next generation system months away from release across key territories

Global Wii U launch due this year

Nintendo will roll out its next generation console across the US, Europe, Australia and Japan before the end of the year, a executive at the company has said.

Company president Satoru Iwata announced the launch policy during its Tokyo financial report.

A final release date by region has not been set. The system’s retail price is expected to be announced at E3 in June.

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