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MemoryHumanity · Apr 30, 2014

http://www.tesco.com/direct/mario-kart-wii-u-console-bundle/117-7839.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=117-7839

The Wii U MK8 console bundle plus a download code for any of the promotional games:

- Pikmin 3
- Wind Waker HD
- The Wonderful 101
- Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
- Sonic Lost World
- New Super Mario Bros. U
- Wii Party U
- Game & Wario
- NintendoLand
- Mario & Sonic at the Winter Olympics

£200 using the promotional code TDX-JGCV. Effectively makes the console £110-£140 depending on the game you get.

You'll also get a bit of eShop Credit from the free game download, around 1,250 Club Nintendo stars, (correct me if the number's wrong) and £2.19 in Clubcard points. Plus don't forget to use Quidco to knock a bit more off the price.

Guevara · Apr 30, 2014

$337.08 US, arguable a better deal than the U.S. bundle depending on how you value a wheel and a Wii mote.

Mesoian · Apr 30, 2014

Guevara said:
$337.08 US, arguable a better deal than the U.S. bundle depending on how you value a wheel and a Wii mote.

Agreed, thought that price is still really high.

SmokyDave · Apr 30, 2014

Now that is a good price.

I reckon it's time to get my NNID unlinked from my old Wii U.

StealthGoblin · Apr 30, 2014

Tempting. If only for Zelda HD.

I think i'll need it to be cheaper. It is getting into tempting territory.

MemoryHumanity · Apr 30, 2014

Guevara said:
$337.08 US, arguable a better deal than the U.S. bundle depending on how you value a wheel and a Wii mote.

Remember UK tax is included in the price, too.

frankie_baby · Apr 30, 2014

If any of UK gaf yet to jump in with the Wii U don't buy this then shame on you, you don't deserve to be agaffer

StuBurns · Apr 30, 2014

That's a very nice price. Looking like I'll be able to get Bayo 2 + WWHD in a bundle for the holidays for about £180ish.

Azuardo · Apr 30, 2014

Ordered.

Davey Cakes · Apr 30, 2014

C'mon UK GAF. If you were on the fence and want MK8 plus any of the free games, this is a steal. New console, great games, a couple of nice extras.

Dambrosi · Apr 30, 2014

Now, that's a really good price. I wish I could afford it.

nikatapi · Apr 30, 2014

frankie_baby said:
If any of UK gaf yet to jump in with the Wii U don't buy this then shame on you, you don't deserve to be agaffer

Yeah this is an amazing price since you also get two of the best games available. And you get some cash back from the Nintendo promotion for use in the eShop.

Diddy Kong · Apr 30, 2014

A god damn steal.

mf luder · Apr 30, 2014

Don't forget tesco charges when you order not on dispatch!

MarkMclovin · Apr 30, 2014

Amazing price.

1000 Branches · Apr 30, 2014

So wait, you get Mario Kart 8, a free game with the bundle as a code, AND a Club Nintendo code? Am I understanding that right?

Ricky 7 · Apr 30, 2014

Wow, that's basically like getting the Deluxe Wii U at £130. That's Gamecube range. =O

MemoryHumanity · Apr 30, 2014

nikatapi said:
And you get some cash back from the Nintendo promotion for use in the eShop.

Is that promotion still running? I thought it was just for early adopters? Even better deal if it's still eligible.

Also don't forget Quidco/TCB.

1000 Branches · Apr 30, 2014

MemoryHumanity said:
Is that promotion still running? I thought it was just for early adopters? Even better deal if it's still eligible.

Also don't forget Quidco/TCB.

Running for anyone, and through the end of, 2014.

Alchemist · Apr 30, 2014

Good price. I'm sticking with my Amazon order for £220 though as I'm pretty sure Tesco charges you on order.

frankie_baby · Apr 30, 2014

MemoryHumanity said:
Is that promotion still running? I thought it was just for early adopters? Even better deal if it's still eligible.

Also don't forget Quidco/TCB.

And you'll get at least a couple of quids worth of Tesco points

MemoryHumanity · Apr 30, 2014

1000 Branches said:
So wait, you get Mario Kart 8, a free game with the bundle as a code, AND a Club Nintendo code? Am I understanding that right?

What you're buying from Tesco is just the Mario Kart 8 bundle which is the deluxe Wii U plus a physical copy of Mario Kart 8.

When you register Mario Kart 8 on Club Nintendo, you're eligible for a free game download for any of the games listed in the OP.

The console, MK8 and the extra game will also earn you around 1,250 Club Nintendo stars (I think) AND according to another GAFer, you might get a bit of Nintendo eShop credit from the free download game.

AdanVC · Apr 30, 2014

Dayuuum! That's such a great deal what the hell.

Azuardo said:
Ordered.

Enjoy! It's such an awesome console. Pure fun.

Miles Quaritch · Apr 30, 2014

Whoa, that's a fantastic offer.

Can't say it won't get cheaper though, but £200 for the premium + 2 games? I'd pick up one up in a heartbeat if I didn't already have one...

Madnesslink5 · Apr 30, 2014

Galvanise_ said:
Tempting. If only for Zelda HD.

I think i'll need it to be cheaper. It is getting into tempting territory.

Same, this is the first bundle/price that has made me seriously contemplate getting one though. I just don't see myself using it much throughout the summer as I'm pretty busy, and then I'm straight into the third year of my degree - even less chance of using it.

I think I will just wait until Zelda U is out, and hopefully I'll be able to get the console with my desired games for a better price than this.

Currygan · Apr 30, 2014

UK's Great Robbery part 2, just buy it, price is ridiculous

solarus · Apr 30, 2014

Madnesslink5 said:
Same, this is the first bundle/price that has made me seriously contemplate getting one though. I just don't see myself using it much throughout the summer as I'm pretty busy, and then I'm straight into the third year of my degree - even less chance of using it.

I think I will just wait until Zelda U is out, and hopefully I'll be able to get the console with my desired games for a better price than this.

Same here man, too busy for it to be of use right now but I'll get it as soon as zelda u drops.

1000 Branches · Apr 30, 2014

MemoryHumanity said:
What you're buying from Tesco is just the Mario Kart 8 bundle which is the deluxe Wii U plus a physical copy of Mario Kart 8.

When you register Mario Kart 8 on Club Nintendo, you're eligible for a free game download for any of the games listed in the OP.

The console, MK8 and the extra game will also earn you around 1,250 Club Nintendo stars (I think) AND according to another GAFer, you might get a bit of Nintendo eShop credit from the free download game.

Ah okay, I just wanted to know if there was a third game being thrown into the mix by Tesco here. Thanks!

Wickerbasket · Apr 30, 2014

That's a good deal.

Definitely tempted at that price.

Bright-Light · Apr 30, 2014

I think the time has come for me to dive in.

Katana_Strikes · Apr 30, 2014

nikatapi said:
Yeah this is an amazing price since you also get two of the best games available. And you get some cash back from the Nintendo promotion for use in the eShop.

What promotion is this? I bought one a month a go.

1000 Branches · Apr 30, 2014

Katana_Strikes said:
What promotion is this? I bought one a month a go.

Here you go

ThoughtsOfSpeaking · Apr 30, 2014

frankie_baby said:
If any of UK gaf yet to jump in with the Wii U don't buy this then shame on you, you don't deserve to be agaffer

Excuse me? Since when is your membership on this site predicated on whether you fritter your money on ANY console no matter what the price?

There are plenty people out there that have no interest in a WiiU. Full stop. Personally, if Bayo 2 wasn't coming out for it, this deal wouldn't sway me.

I don't know why you cant just say "this is a really good deal" instead of making value judgements on what other choose to spend their money or not spend their money on. It happens in every single WiiU discount thread.

Nobody is obligated to buy a WiiU just because it exists.

Robin64 · Apr 30, 2014

This is certainly the best deal so far. And with Kart 8 looking amazing, this is THE time to dive in. Get in those NeoGAF tournaments!

RiggyRob · Apr 30, 2014

So when you get the free game as a download, you can register that and get Nintendo Network Premium points for it? That'd give you £5 right?

I might just get Super Mario Kart (wasn't going to buy Mario Kart 8 digitally so the price promotion doesn't matter to me) or get a reduction on Child of Light instead.

frankie_baby · Apr 30, 2014

ThoughtsOfSpeaking said:
Excuse me? Since when is your membership on this site predicated on whether you fritter your money on ANY console no matter what the price?

There are plenty people out there that have no interest in a WiiU. Full stop. Personally, if Bayo 2 wasn't coming out for it, this deal wouldn't sway me.

I don't know why you cant just say "this is a really good deal" instead of making value judgements on what other choose to spend their money or not spend their money on. It happens in every single WiiU discount thread.

Nobody is obligated to buy a WiiU just because it exists.

No but they should be obligated to buy one as there's a wide variety of interesting and unique games

ChainsawFilms · Apr 30, 2014

I was waiting for £149 with one game, this bundle with 2 is close enough

Before I commit, I need to find out about the camera / sensor bar. My TV is wall mounted, AV setup the other side of the room, so without a huge extension lead, there's no way I can have the sensor bar in front of the TV. So I guess my question is - can I get away without the sensor bar (not even connected if possible)? Will it impact many games (Zeldas, Marios). Thanks

OminoMichelin · Apr 30, 2014

ChainsawFilms said:
I was waiting for £149 with one game, this bundle with 2 is close enough

Before I commit, I need to find out about the camera / sensor bar. My TV is wall mounted, AV setup the other side of the room, so without a huge extension lead, there's no way I can have the sensor bar in front of the TV. So I guess my question is - can I get away without the sensor bar (not even connected if possible)? Will it impact many games (Zeldas, Marios). Thanks

How far would the wii U be? the sensor bar's cable is really long. You can ''cheat'' and use just any 2 lights if you really can't do otherwise.

Davey Cakes · Apr 30, 2014

ThoughtsOfSpeaking said:
Excuse me? Since when is your membership on this site predicated on whether you fritter your money on ANY console no matter what the price?

There are plenty people out there that have no interest in a WiiU. Full stop. Personally, if Bayo 2 wasn't coming out for it, this deal wouldn't sway me.

I don't know why you cant just say "this is a really good deal" instead of making value judgements on what other choose to spend their money or not spend their money on. It happens in every single WiiU discount thread.

Nobody is obligated to buy a WiiU just because it exists.

Every single day there are people talking about how the console is too expensive, regardless of whether or not they actually and ever planned to buy one.

In response, it's natural to see a fantastic deal and then tell everyone to put their money where their mouth is.

Gotta balance out the sides, y'know?

playingwithfire · Apr 30, 2014

ThoughtsOfSpeaking said:
Excuse me? Since when is your membership on this site predicated on whether you fritter your money on ANY console no matter what the price?

There are plenty people out there that have no interest in a WiiU. Full stop. Personally, if Bayo 2 wasn't coming out for it, this deal wouldn't sway me.

I don't know why you cant just say "this is a really good deal" instead of making value judgements on what other choose to spend their money or not spend their money on. It happens in every single WiiU discount thread.

Nobody is obligated to buy a WiiU just because it exists.

sense of humour failure?

ChainsawFilms · Apr 30, 2014

OminoMichelin said:
How far would the wii U be? the sensor bar's cable is really long. You can ''cheat'' and use just any 2 lights if you really can't do otherwise.

Through the ceiling, into the loft, down the other wall. 10m would probably do it.

The sensor bar concern has always put me off the WiiU, but if I can play the Mario and Zelda games without using it, I'm going to jump on the deal. Fingers crossed....

Linkstrikesback · Apr 30, 2014

ChainsawFilms said:
I was waiting for £149 with one game, this bundle with 2 is close enough

Before I commit, I need to find out about the camera / sensor bar. My TV is wall mounted, AV setup the other side of the room, so without a huge extension lead, there's no way I can have the sensor bar in front of the TV. So I guess my question is - can I get away without the sensor bar (not even connected if possible)? Will it impact many games (Zeldas, Marios). Thanks

If it's a big deal, you can always get a wireless sensor bar. Any wii one should work with wii u,as far as I'm aware. It'll impact almost any wii game, but not as many Wii U games.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb...ess+sensor,aps&rh=i:aps,k:wireless sensor bar
They're not that expensive.

jdforge · Apr 30, 2014

Insanely good deal. 5 of my mates have bought this deal today.

lensoftruth · Apr 30, 2014

It's £240 really as you'd be mental having a Wii U without 3D world

Infinite_Daremo · Apr 30, 2014

frankie_baby said:
If any of UK gaf yet to jump in with the Wii U don't buy this then shame on you, you don't deserve to be agaffer

Might as well delete my account.

Linked the price to my brother but this still isn't for me.

ChainsawFilms · Apr 30, 2014

Linkstrikesback said:
If it's a big deal, you can always get a wireless sensor bar. Any wii one should work with wii u,as far as I'm aware. It'll impact almost any wii game, but not as many Wii U games.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb...ess+sensor,aps&rh=i:aps,k:wireless sensor bar
They're not that expensive.

Brilliant thank you. That's an acceptable solution to me, I can move it to the TV as needed.

Guess I've no excuse not to buy one now, it's a great price

Bumhead · Apr 30, 2014

How much are day one digital games on the Wii U?

Coffee Dog · Apr 30, 2014

ThoughtsOfSpeaking said:
Excuse me? Since when is your membership on this site predicated on whether you fritter your money on ANY console no matter what the price?

There are plenty people out there that have no interest in a WiiU. Full stop. Personally, if Bayo 2 wasn't coming out for it, this deal wouldn't sway me.

I don't know why you cant just say "this is a really good deal" instead of making value judgements on what other choose to spend their money or not spend their money on. It happens in every single WiiU discount thread.

Nobody is obligated to buy a WiiU just because it exists.

How are you an action game fan that isn't swayed by W101?

darkness_s · Apr 30, 2014

Bumhead said:
How much are day one digital games on the Wii U?

Same as retail price.

Casual Gamera · Apr 30, 2014

Nice! Thanks OP, added some Clubcard vouchers I didn't even know I had as well

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