Basileus777
Member
Yep, there was a Skylanders/Nintendoland bundle for $200. With Mario Kart being on sale for $30-35 this week, that was probably the best deal.
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Wii U bundle + $50 gift card for $299 (Walmart)
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Yep, there was a Skylanders/Nintendoland bundle for $200. With Mario Kart being on sale for $30-35 this week, that was probably the best deal.
TetraGenesis
Member
Shit, seriously? On Black Friday? $200?
AvoidDaNoid
Banned
Didn't think of taxes. Still under $200 for the console though
Using your numbers
300-55(Mario Kart)-50(Gift Card) -22 (Nintendoland)
= $173 (plus tax for the console)
Doesn't seem to be sold out to me.
I find your lack of faith... disturbing. But seriously, maybe you will find another deal down the road when you are ready.
Wafflecakes
Member
If they want us to buy one so bad where is the free Wii-U + entire library of games included bundle?
Some people...
Jazzy Network
Member
I swore I wouldn't buy a Wii U unless it's $200 or less. This is very close to that, but no cigar.
DarkoMaledictus
Tier Whore
It will get there, that Toy'Rus deal was pretty legit. By next Black Friday probably more bundles at that price range.
Too much stuff anyway to play, I'll join you brothers next year =).
Spring-Loaded
Member
How about the refurb from the Nintendo store @ $200 and a full year warranty? People seem to be pleased with those.
Jazzy Network
Member
OOS
AvoidDaNoid
Banned
Toys R Us had a good deal but it was for the basic Wii U (8GB) and Skylanders for $200
I like this deal better personally
I would say neither as both have been available for cheaper elsewhere.
Better value for your money would be Bayonetta or Smash.
Unknown Soldier
Member
I'm not sure how Nintendo thinks they can sell Wii U for $299 + 1 game when both MS and Sony were offering multi-game bundles. MS was including like 3-4 games for $329 with the Bone. There was a PS4 deal for $329 too, although with no games the $399 + 2 games deal was the better one overall.
Well maybe Nintendo are more interested in not taking a loss on hardware than units sold at this point, there's no reason to take a bath on the Wii U now I guess.
Well maybe Nintendo are more interested in not taking a loss on hardware than units sold at this point, there's no reason to take a bath on the Wii U now I guess.
AvoidDaNoid
Banned
If he never played Wind Waker he should go for that. Zelda always > everything else.
3D World is a great Mario game though. I was surprised how much I like it.
Most Nintendo bundles this Holiday ended up around the ~$250 price point when bundled with a game. Either directly available at $250, or valued at that amount when taken with a gift card.
The console itself was available at several locations at $200.
Basileus777
Member
Nintendo doesn't care. They're not making any effort to aggressively push the console.
A year old Skylander bundle that retailers want to get rid of.
Spring-Loaded
Member
AvoidDaNoid
Banned
The $329 Xbox Had 2 games (Assassin's Creed Black Flag and Unity)
One of the Wii U bundle also has 2 games. (Mario Kart and Nintendoland) It also comes with a $50 gift card. (The Xbox bundle at Target did too but it is sold out)
This is the deal that Wii U should have had on Black Friday IMO.
Xbox did awesome with their Black Friday deals.
i guess it doesn't matter now because they don't even have any MK8 bundles. apparently the case is stocked with 3D world bundles and they wouldn't price match the website deal.
Might be better off ordering online for store pickup, or at least using that to gauge availability.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nintendo-...-GB-Console-Bundle-Walmart-Exclusive/38579190
the online stock locator seems to be shut off for that listing, I don't think they want anyone doing in-store pickup through the website.
Try forcing the desktop version of the site, works for me.
Or PM me your zip code and I will let you know which Walmart has them in stock.
ChrisMahoney
Banned
The Mario 3D world bundle comes with physical copies. Not sure about Mario Kart.
I can currently buy a refurb for $200 that includes Nintendoland and buy any game for $60, which is only $10 worse than this deal, and doesn't make me spend a gift card at Walmart.
So, care to actually refute what I'm saying, or are you aware that you have nothing intelligent to say and just want to spout Nintendo fanboy bullshit?
March of the Crabs
Member
Walmart Canada's Wii U deal isn't too bad either surprisingly. $299 for console, Nintendo Land, MK8 or 3D World and Tropical Freeze or WWHD.
cleveridea
Member
Right, it basically values the console at $270 or $280 even without taking games into consideration.
I bought Unity on Xbox one and love it, so to me that's another $60 value right there for just 1 game (and I would play rogue for free or big discount). So thats $220 or even $160 if you value those games at full price (which they arent, they are download codes so if you play them you cant resell them or trade) take another $10 for microsoft store (I have a BB 20% card so the target deal works out better for me)
It really put me off taking any of the wii u deals in comparison - I want it for X so there is no rush. I was tempted by the $200 skylander TRU deal but I didnt want a basic hard drive (I wont play many games, its basically an "X" box as it were, so I dont want to buy extra storage)
they checked in the store and the nearest MK8 bundle in stock was 50 miles away, lol
that page won't show the location info or let you add it to the cart but when you go to the mobile version it works correctly.
Almost grabbed it, but I think I'll wait for the $260 3D World bundle from Newegg/Ebay to reappear. No tax in my state.
And still considering if I should get one at all- its less the price of the console, but the games. When you can pick up PS4/XB1/PC games that are months old for half off during sales, spending nearly full retail for a Wii U game that's significantly older... I dunno.
And still considering if I should get one at all- its less the price of the console, but the games. When you can pick up PS4/XB1/PC games that are months old for half off during sales, spending nearly full retail for a Wii U game that's significantly older... I dunno.
ChrisMahoney
Banned
Brand new for cheaper than refurbished is a great deal.
Nintendo gives a full warranty for their refurbs, so the refurb part doesn't really bother me at all. If it weren't a full warranty, I wouldn't even consider buying it.
NegativeCero
Banned
If I hadn't already bought a TV, a few games and a headset, I would have already gotten a Wii U. It's just gonna have to wait until next year.
Nightcrown
Member
Still waiting for a 32GB one for $250 but I don't think it will happen. I don't even care about the games since I only care about Smash and I already have it.
gamergirly
Member
December 2015 it is for u
I don't see Nintendo doing much anytime soon with the Wii U price given the games just released and upcoming lineup.
Basileus777
Member
Why do you insist on a 32 GB one? You're likely to need external storage either way. You should have bought the 8 GB at $200 and acquired a cheap drive.