Nintendo's next console launches in just two days -- perhaps you've heard about it? We've seen plenty of hand-wringing about the future of the system, a perceived lack of hype for it, the changing nature of video games, and more doomsaying. Who knows what the future holds? Not us! But we certainly can look at Wii U in the context of the past -- and as it turns out, the console holds up pretty well against previous Nintendo system launches both in terms of actual price and day-one launch lineup. Please check out our massive Nintendo launch charticle and draw your own conclusions.