Gamestop has stopped taking pre-orders for both Wii U skus and is now offering a Nintendo Wii U wait list exclusively for members of its PowerUp Rewards loyalty program, according to a press release from the retailer.
"Demand for Wii U has been off the charts and we know many of our PowerUp Rewards members are anxious to get their hands on one," said GameStop president Tony Bartel. "We're happy to offer our customers this exclusive opportunity to join the wait list for this must-have item."
The wait list program notifies PowerUp Rewards members when additional Wii U systems become available for purchase after the Nov. 18 launch, but there is a limit of two consoles per household. Potential buyers have 48 hours to respond after being notified of the Wii U's availability. Signing up for the wait list doesn't guarantee customers Wii U "on or by a specified date or at a specific price."
CNBC reports that major retailers, like Walmart, Best Buy, Toys "R" Us, Target and Sears, are also no longer taking preorders for the system.
The Wii U is the successor to the Wii and is scheduled for release on Nov. 18, in North America, Nov. 30, in Europe and Australia, and Dec. 8, in Japan. It will mark the start of the eighth generation of video game consoles.
The lowest priced Basic sku for the new console will sell for $299, while Nintendo will also offer a Deluxe version of the console that includes additional memory, a stand and charger for the GamePad, and the NintendoLand game for $349.
