Nintendo Launching New Wii U Video Game Console - kcentv.com - KCEN HD - Waco, Temple, and Killeen

(KCEN) -- Mark your calendars.

Nintendo's new Wii U goes on sale November 18. But retailers are taking pre-orders now.

The high definition video game console will cost about $300 for a basic eight gigabyte white model.

You'll have to pay $350 for a 32 gigabyte deluxe black model.

It also includes a new built-in Nintendo TVii service that consolidates TV programming onto the gamepad's touchscreen display.

Nintendo expects to have 50 different video games available between its launch date and March.