Toys 'R Us, GameStop Official Wii Launch Partners

Nintendo has chosen Toys 'R Us and GameStop as its featured retailers for the launch of its next-generation console. Slated to launch November 19, the Nintendo Wii will retail for $249.99 USD. Even with the official launch partners, it may still be difficult to obtain the console through either retailer as news reports indicate the companies have already run through a large portion of their allotments during pre-order programs last month.

While other retailers would be permitted to sell the console at midnight, Nintendo's official retailers would likely have better inventory levels. The official launches will take place on both coasts: at the Toys 'R Us flagship store in New York City, and at the Universal CityWalk flagship GameStop store in Los Angeles.