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Nintendo Wii U: 500k on waiting list before Nov. 18 release

Due out in November, the basic version of

Photo credit: AP | Due out in November, the basic version of the Wii U will come with a gamepad, sensor bar, a Gamepad Stylus, a Wii U AC adapter, a Gamepad AC adapter and an HDMI.

Nintendo Co. (7974)’s new Wii U will likely fly off store shelves during the holiday shopping season, giving the creator of Mario and Zelda a temporary boost as it tries to rebound from its first annual loss.

The Wii U debuts in the U.S. on Nov. 18 starting at $300, and shortages are likely as the company is expected to sell 3.5 million units this year, according to market researcher IHS Screen...

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