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UK GAF: Wii U Mario Kart 8 bundle w/ extra game - £200 at Tesco Direct
- Thread starter MemoryHumanity
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This is an awesome price, there surely can't be anyone pulling the usual "needs to be 50 quid less" mem--
Dammit. Never fails to disappoint.
Nintendo is throwing a promotion that with any purchase of Mario Kart 8, retail or digital, you'll get a code for a digital version of another game free. Just register the game via Club Nintendo.
Dammit. Never fails to disappoint.
Nintendo is throwing a promotion that with any purchase of Mario Kart 8, retail or digital, you'll get a code for a digital version of another game free. Just register the game via Club Nintendo.
The1stOfHisName
Member
Am I being thick? I can't see anywhere in the listing that mentions the additional free game? I take it this pack only comes with the gamepad, and no standard controller?
That's the basic version that goes for that price.
BumblebeeCody
Member
Oh shit that's an amazing price.
The free game is from Nintendo themselves. You need to register MK8 in UK's club nintendo for you to choose from the 8 free games.
The1stOfHisName
Member
Ah, that would make sense. Gotta admit that this price has me interested. Already have a 3DS, so it would just be like a family reunion right?
thebesttheworst
Member
I have been waiting on a deal like this and I have a 7 year old who has been waiting even harder.
What would we need to play any potential Wii game purchases (never owned a Wii in the past)
I will be picking up the Pro Controller as I want something traditional pad wise for myself for certain games/times, does this pad not work with Wii games ?
We may be looking into getting Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 as last Mario I played was Mario 64 and I loved it then.
What would we need to play any potential Wii game purchases (never owned a Wii in the past)
I will be picking up the Pro Controller as I want something traditional pad wise for myself for certain games/times, does this pad not work with Wii games ?
We may be looking into getting Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 as last Mario I played was Mario 64 and I loved it then.
You'll need a Wiimote and Nunchuk at least. Might be around an extra £30 on top. And as far as I've seen the WiiU Pro controller won't work with Wii games.
they took my destiny game pre-order money straight away. so I would expect them to do the same with this.
Neff
Member
The Wii U Pro controller doesn't yet work with Wii games and possibly never will. However a Wiimote Plus + Nunchuck will allow you to play just about any Wii game. The Wii U Premium (which this is) already comes with the necessary Sensor bar. If you need a traditional pad, I suggest the Wii Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro.
Starwolf_UK
Member
You can buy all the additional bits separately for less than £99. Going by Nintendo store prices
Decals £18
Wheel £12
Remote £40 (£30 on Amazon)
Hat £10
£80. If you get the Luigi remote for £30 from Amazon it is £70 total.
Note: You may be able to find better prices outside of that site.
Fakedit: I forgot the Prima guide...sorry. But there is money still to be saved.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Great deal
It's getting there though. We can already run Gamecube games on Wii U using the Wii U Pro Controller. Of course, this is all reliant on you softmodding your Wii classic mode on the Wii U.
WadiumArcadium
Member
I have never really been tempted by a Wii U before. Until now. Still don't think I can justify it.
Village_Idiot
Banned
you can only play mario galaxy one and two with a wiimote and nunchuk.
you can buy a classic controller pro for Wii ( which works with some but not all Wii U games) for less than £10 from ebay etc if you want to play old style or virtual console games through the Wii Mode.
it attaches to the Wiimote.
they're out of production but the RRP was £24.99 and can be purchased directly from nintendo's online store for that price.
The classic controller for Wii U is only usable on Wii U games, It's nice but any game that uses it can also be played using the gamepad which has traditional controls. it is wireless.
CyanideFuse
Member
This is so tempting. I really need someone to talk me out of this.
MarkMclovin
Member
My God if Mario 3D World was in this deal I'd be doing back flips. So it's either Pikmin 3 or Monster Hunter.
Monster hunter scares me
SquiddyCracker
Banned
You're the last person I ever expected to get a Wii U in the first place.
All those mobile games, yet you know there's nothing like the magic Nintendo produces
openrob
Member
Just saying....
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=110158894&postcount=453
But hey, as long as people know!
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=110158894&postcount=453
But hey, as long as people know!
figadapaura
Member
This is such a great price, and I'm tempted, but deep down I think I just don't want a Wii U. Even if it was £150, I probably couldn't justify buying it.
openrob
Member
I think you mean Ubisoft, chapYou're the last person I ever expected to get a Wii U in the first place.
All those mobile games, yet you know there's nothing like the magic Nintendo produces
I bought Wii U #1 and LOVED Zombi U. Thought it wasn't worth keeping the machine for just that title, turns out I was wrong. I want to buy another Wii U to play... Zombi U.
Similarly, Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is the reason I can't live without a 3DS.
Robin64
Member
Wait, really? From Cube disc?
Hm? Just saying what?
From .iso's, but it does have anti-piracy protection in. You have to boot the legitimate version of the GC disc from a Wii and store the code in the wiimote, then the Devolution homebrew app will allow you to boot the ISO from a USB device or SD Card.
Could probably boot Cube discs if the drive accepted the disc format. The method also works with non-BC Wii models, just without the Wii U Pro Controller support.
Show her Pikmin 3 and SM3DW, that might help.
1000 Branches
Banned
Definitely get Wind Waker- it's a great introduction to the Zelda series as well.
I'd recommend W101, but as you said you haven't played any Zelda and WW is a great Zelda, so go for it.
Then buy W101 with the first cash that falls on your hands next, you gonna love it
If anyone wants to get it even cheaper, I'll happily buy any of these download codes off ya.
Thanks. Sounds like I will have to go a month missing £200 and nothing to show for it, good thing I don't have to wait too long.
Exploratory
Banned
If this were 200 USD I'd buy it (even without the extra game). Hopefully we get lucky soon.
It's a great price, I know it's a great price, but I still can't do it
Maybe it's cause I'm a student and a bit skint.
Maybe it's just that game pad.
Maybe it's because I bet it'll get even cheaper in the future.
I don't know
The weird thing is that EVERYONE has doubts about the GamePad at first, but once you actually start to use it and play games that use it you start to wonder how you managed to be without a touchscreen for so long.
Even something as simple as having a map displayed on it at all times to stop you having to press pause to check it out is worth it's weight in gold.
It will still have a big impact. If you play multiplayer Wii U games (and even solo games) with a Wii remote you must have the sensor bar.
Tell him they've sold out.
DO IT.
ChainsawFilms
Member
Ordered, had some Tesco vouchers so it ended up under £170.
Undecided what free bonus game to choose, narrowed it down to Pikmin, Mario Bros U, or Wind Waker - ultimately I'll end up with all of them, so probably going to choose the one with the smallest download.
Undecided what free bonus game to choose, narrowed it down to Pikmin, Mario Bros U, or Wind Waker - ultimately I'll end up with all of them, so probably going to choose the one with the smallest download.
ChainsawFilms
Member
Brilliant thanks for the list. Probably go for Zelda there, there's little in size over Bros U, and I never quite completed it on the GC.