Nintendo's new console to embark on a tour of the UK at the end of this month

Nintendo will be touring the UK with its revolutionary new Wii U, giving thousands of people the chance to try out the new console ahead of its launch on the 30th November. Kicking off in London on the 27th September, the Wii U showcase tour will visit a range of shopping centres, gaming expos and events across the UK.

As an extra treat, Nintendo favourites Mario and Luigi will be on hand to welcome Nintendo fans on the day, plus there will be a whole host of Wii U challenges to complete and prizes to be won. Fans will also  be able to sample the upcoming Nintendo 3DS XL titles before they launch, including the latest Pokémon and Mario adventures.

The tour will visit the following events and venues:

Eurogamer Expo, London: 27th – 30th September.
Braehead shopping centre, Glasgow: 11th – 14th October.
Play Expo, Manchester: 13th – 14th.
Westfield, Derby: 18th – 21st October.
MCM Expo, London: 26th – 28th October.
Highcross Shopping Centre, Leicester: 1st – 4th November.
The Bullring, Birmingham: 8th – 11th November.
Westfield Stratford City, London: 15th – 18th November.
Metro Centre, Newcastle: 22nd – 25th November.
Gadget Show Christmas, London: 30th November – 2nd December.
Westfield, London: 6th – 9th December.
Centre: MK, Milton Keynes: 13th – 16th December.
Arndale centre, Manchester: 3rd – 6th January.

For more information about the tour and for regular updates on the events and locations, visit www.nintendo.co.uk/events.