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Bboy AJ · Jun 14, 2014

Me.

After all the doom and gloom Nintendo has had since launch, wow, seems like a major change in GAF opinion this past week. With a $200 system, plenty of good games today, and a great E3 showing, I'm back.

I know I'm not the only one here.

jres80 said:
Since no one has done it yet, as someone who has owned the system from the first day, here are the games I think are worth buying/renting:

Zombi U
NSMB U + NSL U
Lego City Undercover
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Rayman Legends
Pikmin 3
Wind Waker HD
Super Mario 3D World
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze
Wonderful 101
Mario Kart 8
Resident Evil Revelations, though the 3DS version is cheaper and arguably better
NES Remix 1 + 2 (digital only)
Zen/Star Wars Pinball (digital only)
Nano Assault Neo (digital only)
Mutant Mudds Deluxe (digital only)
Runner 2 (digital only)
D&D Arcade (digital only)

There are a couple of other good games out there depending on your tastes, like Wii Sports, Splinter Cell Blacklist, Need for Speed, Tekken, Lego Marvel, Sonic Racing, Skylanders, Scribblenauts and so on.

Macapala said:
Here's a quick list of some games worth checking out for the Wii:

A Boy and his Blob
A Shadows Tale/Lost in Shadow
Bully Scholarship Edition
Deadly Creatures
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Fragile Dreams Farewell Ruins of the Moon
Ivy the Kiwi?
Kirby’s Epic Yarn
Kororinpa
Last Story, The
Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword, The
Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess, The
Mario Kart Wii
Metroid Other M
Metroid Prime Trilogy
Muramasa The Demon Blade
Mushroom Men The Spore Wars
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Punch-Out!!
Sin and Punishment Successor of the Skies
Sonic Colours
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Wario Land the Shake Dimension
Xenoblade Chronicles
Zack & Wiki Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure

Occam · Jun 14, 2014

Bboy AJ

Talks to himself

Today, 04:24 PM, Post #1

kidding, kidding. I'll probably get one after zelda is released

Danny 117 · Jun 14, 2014

Pretty good time to buy one id say. I would if I had the cash!

The Technomancer · Jun 14, 2014

Yup, made a thread when I did it on the day of Nintendo's conference

Thinking of picking up DKC:TF on some errands today

kinggroin · Jun 14, 2014

I was trying to sell mine. Heh

To buy that black refurb

Vanillalite · Jun 14, 2014

Welcome to the fold of being a true Nintendoge.

IMO go for Zelda as your free Kart game.

Also don't overlook the eshop! You need to grab Nano Assault ASAP!

Grinchy · Jun 14, 2014

My brother bought one last saturday and hooked it up to my TV. So I've been playing the shit out of it.

I spent more time yesterday playing Pikmin than Destiny.

Principate · Jun 14, 2014

Occam said:
Bboy AJ

Bboy AJ

Talks to himself

Today, 04:24 PM, Post #1

I knew someone was going to do this it was almost me but I didn't have the heart.

CozMick · Jun 14, 2014

Count me in.

Bought the Mario Kart Premium Pack. Couldn't be happier.

elhav · Jun 14, 2014

Just bought it

Super mario 3d world here I come

Bboy AJ · Jun 14, 2014

Occam said:
Bboy AJ

Talks to himself

Today, 04:24 PM, Post #1

kidding, kidding. I'll probably get one after zelda is released

Heh, I just see GAF sentiment and articles like this and I know the tide is shifting. Maybe not enough but at least respectably.

E3 2014 was a rebirth for Nintendo. For the first time in a long while, the House of Mario is exciting again vrge.co/ST05WH

fader · Jun 14, 2014

kinggroin said:
I was trying to sell mine. Heh

To buy that black refurb

you have the white one or something?

anyways, i plan on buying one before a ps4. may not be a week but its definitely in a month

March of the Crabs · Jun 14, 2014

I've had one since launch but my brother did and my girlfriend is strongly considering it.

H1PSTER · Jun 14, 2014

I did and after their digital presentation for me personally that won them E3.

I'll be getting Mario Kart 8 and I'm going to get Pikmin 3 as my free game. After my holiday I'm going to purchase either Wonderful 101 or Super Mario 3D World too.

Before Nintendo's presentation tried to decide if I should purchase a XBone alongside my Ps4 but there aren't nearly as many games from Microsoft that I want (That aren't on Ps4) compared to the exclusives Nintendo have.

You could argue they saved themselves. They were very impressive during E3 and 2015 looks fantastic for not only Nintendo but gaming.

komplanen · Jun 14, 2014

Sold mine this week due to disappointing E3. I figured since there's nothing I'm interested in coming for the console for a very long time I'll just sell it and buy a Zelda U bundle when that time comes.

7DollarHagane · Jun 14, 2014

My sister in law was talking about getting one at Christmas. And I thought they were Long lost to the horrors of iOS.

Halo 2 · Jun 14, 2014

I got one 2 weeks ago for MK.
No regrets.

cw_sasuke · Jun 14, 2014

I havent - but i will get one next week. They got me once again. I sold mine in April/May 2013, so i have a lot of nice games to catch up to. Starting with 3D World and Wind Waker HD.

WhoaIsThatMars · Jun 14, 2014

I ordered one during the digital event since they showed no signs of giving up on the system. I got a refurb from Nintendo and it's in perfect condition. I'm loving this system.

LonelyGreyWolf · Jun 14, 2014

The Technomancer said:
Yup, made a thread when I did it on the day of Nintendo's conference

Thinking of picking up DKC:TF on some errands today

Does that bundle include a Wii Remote and wheel? Is that US only?

Also I wonder if Nintendo will make a Smash or Hyrule Warriors bundle that I should wait for.

Tumas77 · Jun 14, 2014

I am on the verge of buying one. Just need to convince the accountant (wife).

Bboy AJ · Jun 14, 2014

I can't sell my PS4 fast enough. Sony exclusives can't compete with Nintendo and as I game PC primarily, I'm not missing much.

Chaos17 · Jun 14, 2014

Tumas77 said:
I am on the verge of buying one. Just need to convince the accountant (wife).

Show her Yoshi

Principate · Jun 14, 2014

Bboy AJ said:
I can't sell my PS4 fast enough. Sony exclusives can't compete with Nintendo and as I game PC primarily, I'm not missing much.

It's pretty just Bloodborne... for me man Bloodborne.... may be destiny.

Admiral Woofington · Jun 14, 2014

I'm doing an internship, the money right now is strictly for luxury. I bought myself an xbone not long ago, and with this $200 Wii U deal from Nintendo, plus Mario Kart 8 for 36 from Target (ends today) plus getting a free Wii U game such as Windwaker HD if you register Mario Kart 8 by July 31st, it's hard to pass up the deal. I don't even own my Wii U yet, getting it next week or so, but I'm going to go buy Mario Kart 8 today.

So by next week I'll own all consoles and have a decently strong laptop that can play a lot of games that aren't graphics heavy.

I'll have leveled up as a gamer.

rSpooky · Jun 14, 2014

Me, MK8 bundle, that deal was too good to pass up, combined with the incredible fun with MK8 playing with the kids , real nice. It was convincing enough for me and I never intended to get one before.

JimiNutz · Jun 14, 2014

I'm seriously tempted and I haven't owned a Nintendo console ever.
I've borrowed a friends N64 and also his Gamecube for six months or so but have never actually owned a Nintendo console.

If it was a bit cheaper I'd bite now. Upcoming games look like a lot of fun and the catalogue of games is pretty decent now.

spindashing · Jun 14, 2014

Got one last week, no regrets. I'll be occupied with it for quite some time.

Eolz · Jun 14, 2014

I didn't (I have one since last year), but I'm glad to see a newer, more positive narrative coming thanks to this E3 (forums, press, etc).

Have fun new owners

(after some updates)

!

Takuan · Jun 14, 2014

I bought a used one the week MK8 released. E3 pleased me.

Zips · Jun 14, 2014

Told myself I'd get one if I was successful in getting a nice position I interviewed for for some extra side cash.

Was gonna wait a bit longer, but the $200 refurb thing (as long as it proves reliable) + mk8's free game deal pushed me to go for it now.

Should be fun. Considering whether to pick up Lego city and w101 since they seem relatively cheap now too. I'll probably wait on that though to avoid going too spend-crazy.

Occam · Jun 14, 2014

Bboy AJ said:
Heh, I just see GAF sentiment and articles like this and I know the tide is shifting. Maybe not enough but at least respectably.

E3 2014 was a rebirth for Nintendo. For the first time in a long while, the House of Mario is exciting again vrge.co/ST05WH

I wouldn't go as far as calling it a rebirth, but they showed several games I'd like to play in the future (Zelda looks beautiful!) and Wii U already has a seizable library of quality Nintendo games.
While I wouldn't recommend Wii U as a primary console to anyone, it's shaping up to be an excellent Nintendo adapter which I wouldn't mind owning as a secondary system (besides my PS4). I bought my Wii when the price had reached ~180 EUR/ 240 USD; i think that's the point at which I'll bite again.

Costia · Jun 14, 2014

Ordered the refurbished one yesterday. Didn't receive it yet.

AllenShrz · Jun 14, 2014

2 weeks ago.

For MK8 and just bought today SM3DW.

The console still sucks btw.

10k · Jun 14, 2014

I love now 80% of the posters haven't bought a Wii U within a week, completely ignoring the thread title and OP lol.

I got mine launch day so I don't count in this a group.

I'm actually surprised at how many gaffers are snagging up the $200 refurbished deluxe Wii U's. It is a great deal but I can't stand used anything.

Dizzy · Jun 14, 2014

Got mine a few weeks back when MK8 was released.

Vashetti · Jun 14, 2014

Needs a few pricecuts before I jump in.

£150 for a Premium (and maybe a game) and I'm in.

Interested in:

Wind Waker HD
Super Mario 3D World
Mario Kart 8
Zelda U
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Yoshi's Wooly World

Bboy AJ · Jun 14, 2014

10k said:
I'm actually surprised at how many gaffers are snagging up the $200 refurbished deluxe Wii U's. It is a great deal but I can't stand used anything.

But no one has received a used one. They're new.

SeanR1221 · Jun 14, 2014

I came thiiiiiiiis close.

And then my wife put her foot down. Hard.

;____;

TerminalDogma · Jun 14, 2014

Yeah, I ended up buying one yesterday. Traded in my Wii (that I hadn't used in years) to Gamestop towards a new Wii U. Got the New Super Mario Bros bundle and just bought Mario Kart by itself. Sort of thinking I maybe should have just gotten the Mario Kart bundle though, cus I can't seem to find my extra wii controller so now I can only play Mario Kart with one other person. Guess I'll just have to wait and buy some pro controllers soon.

The_Endgamer · Jun 14, 2014

I'm getting one next weekend hopefully! Defs a good time for it. I've been addicted to Mario Kart and Donkey Kong at the demo units at JB HIFI

10k · Jun 14, 2014

Bboy AJ said:
But no one has received a used one. They're new.

Refurbished usually means they clean any scratches or replace the console casing isn't it?

tanooki27 · Jun 14, 2014

SeanR1221 said:
I came thiiiiiiiis close.

And then my wife put her foot down. Hard.

;____;

what's the worst that could happen?

pswii60 · Jun 14, 2014

Just bought the Wii U Premium with Nintendoland this afternoon for £179 from Costco, good price.

GF begged me to get one again after she saw the E3 games. I'm excited for Bayonetta and Shovel Knight mainly, and Zelda of course.

Bboy AJ · Jun 14, 2014

10k said:
Refurbished usually means they clean any scratches or replace the console casing isn't it?

Not always. Either way, check the gaf thread. Everyone is convinced these are new, unsold stock.

10k · Jun 14, 2014

Vashetti said:
Needs a few pricecuts before I jump in.

£150 for a Premium (and maybe a game) and I'm in.

Interested in:

Wind Waker HD
Super Mario 3D World
Mario Kart 8
Zelda U
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Yoshi's Wooly World

You want an expensive bottle of champagne on a boxed wine budget basically.

Currygan · Jun 14, 2014

love you all guys, love you all

Vecks · Jun 14, 2014

Ordered one Wednesday night. Probably will be here Monday.

Vashetti · Jun 14, 2014

10k said:
You want an expensive bottle of champagne on a boxed wine budget basically.

Not paying £200+ for a last-gen console (in terms of power), for a small selection of exclusive games.

Sorry about that.

Anteater · Jun 14, 2014

I was going to check the price at a store but it was closed...

but i wasn't going to pick one up, not until october at least

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