ZedIndyLil
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That 99 cents thing is going to make the discount program a little infuriating.
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Dion Blaster
Member
I'm definitely getting the white Wii U. Don't want Nintendo Land, if I do end up going digital I'll get an external HD, 32GB is nothing. I doubt I'll buy enough DD to see much benefit from the 10% back, if anything DD games should be 10% already since they don't have to package and distribute them.
I also think the white just looks better.
I also think the white just looks better.
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
ANECDOTAL BATTEL
Our local Gamestop had 1 basic pack left because someone canceled. It sold while we were in the store, and they said people had been coming in asking for deluxe packs.
Our local Gamestop had 1 basic pack left because someone canceled. It sold while we were in the store, and they said people had been coming in asking for deluxe packs.
It wasn't about using them, just like Linux, I just think selling something to take away a consumer's use of it is wrong and Sony should have been punished for it.
I didn't use 5 activations, I didn't use Linux, but I sure as hell don't trust them with functionality in a system anymore after that.
hemo memo
Gold Member
Nintendo know about this?
https://twitter.com/NintendoShopKSA
We follow the US region, for comparison:
Deluxe - (2,499 SAR) = (666 USD)
Basic + 2 Wiimotes - (2,399 SAR) = (639 USD)
https://twitter.com/NintendoShopKSA
We follow the US region, for comparison:
Deluxe - (2,499 SAR) = (666 USD)
Basic + 2 Wiimotes - (2,399 SAR) = (639 USD)
Lord_Byron28
Member
Looked at the Wal-Mart availability for Wii u in my area(northern va/ dc). Most seem to have stock there are a couple out of stock stores and a couple places note they have limited stock. Compared to the Wii where Nintendo spent a lot on marketing and getting the Wii in people's hands prior to release to build hype and word of mouth it's going with a very soft launch even in Japan. I'm wondering if it's intentional or arrogance where they assumed the Wii u would sell out based on name alone.
Dreamwriter
Member
$550 just to break even, you don't save any money until you buy the next one (the deal is basically, buy 9 games get the 10th one free). So yeah, if I buy 12 games over the two years the deal is being offered, I could save a whopping $15 on the 13th game! The deal is really only good if you buy tons and tons of games for one console (I don't since I also play games on PC and to a lesser extent other devices), or if you want Nintendo Land.
which seems to be a sweet game... But hey to each his own..
Phife Dawg
Member
Don't forget the charging cradle, that's another $20. I definitely need one of those anyway.
Lord_Byron28
Member
I actually wanted nintendoland and seems to be a huge success with the family over thanksgiving on top of an additional discount on games, some memory and a charger stand. I preferred the black color as well. All that it comes down to is if you want nintendoland or not. If you're going to get nintendoland the deluxe version is a great deal. If you're not interested in it then you probably are just as well off with the basic model.
TheApatheticOne
Member
Just got back from Gamestop and they actually had two white Wii U's sitting there for sale. A day after Black Friday, and this was in a very busy shopping area north of Cincinnati. Kinda surprised.
Picked up Tales of Symphonia, Silent Hill: Shattered Dreams, and Phantom Brave with their B2G1 free sale. Bought the deluxe Wii U on a whim on launch day (over an hour after MicroCenter opened, no preorder), and now have Xenoblade, Last Story, Skyward Sword, Madworld, Red Steel 2, Naruto NGT(?) 3, Muramasa The Demon Blade and Sin & Punishment Star Successor, trying to catch up on games I missed that I was interested in
Think Ive been rolling too hard. lol
Picked up Tales of Symphonia, Silent Hill: Shattered Dreams, and Phantom Brave with their B2G1 free sale. Bought the deluxe Wii U on a whim on launch day (over an hour after MicroCenter opened, no preorder), and now have Xenoblade, Last Story, Skyward Sword, Madworld, Red Steel 2, Naruto NGT(?) 3, Muramasa The Demon Blade and Sin & Punishment Star Successor, trying to catch up on games I missed that I was interested in
Think Ive been rolling too hard. lol
Dreamwriter
Member
Yeah, except I rarely play local multiplayer at my house. If they had added online play I would have picked up a Deluxe system in a heartbeat, but Nintendo Land for 1 player just isn't worth even $30.
Liferebooted
Banned
I've never paid attention to Wii U until this week. Hell until this week I thought it was another portable system, LOL. Anyway I'm kinda interested in it.. are there any RPGs out yet or due soon?
Great purchases btw. All of them are fantastic.
Dragon Quest X is all that is announced, but Monolith / Int Sys will be coming
... I'm not sure if you're trolling or not. You're a member of GAF, and you thought it was a portable system? I could understand MAYBE thinking that from the initial e3 presentation, but now?
MrMephistoX
Member
I actually prefer the white and got it despite the deluxe version being a better deal...I'm a little bit anal about dust so it's worth it to me. I would have gotten the Deluxe in a heartbeat though if only it weren't black.
You won't regret anything, except maybe for Naruto, I hated all the Wii games since I'm a sucker for the Storm series.
I tried Xenoblade on my Wii U yesterday, I'm not sure, but me and my friend were convinced it looked a bit sharper and better. Maybe because the signal is all digital and from HDMI now. Or maybe its just the new console hype effect playing with my eyes.
We need comparison shots soon to clear this.
JonnyBigBoss
Banned
I'm tired of all these Wii U haters, so I decided to write an article to show why I feel the way I do.
http://www.gamerevolution.com/manif...-fine-graphics-are-costly-and-overrated-16197
http://www.gamerevolution.com/manif...-fine-graphics-are-costly-and-overrated-16197
Liferebooted
Banned
Like I said, I didn't pay attention to another nintendo console and skipped everything about it.
ZedIndyLil
Member
It would have been nice to have a color choice for both Basic and Deluxe. But that would have meant 4 SKUs at launch, which would have been a bit nutzoid.
Rated-Rsuperstar
Member
I think it's a pretty common notion for some people to mistake it for a handheld. My brother only games on ps3 and thought it was a handheld because you only see pictures of the tablet everywhere.
Given the disadvantages of the Basic it'd have probably been better to just have Deluxe as standard with two color choices. Of course then they'd have to give up that $350 point. I'd blame the exchange rate, but without that they'd have probably instead done $250 and $300 since that'd cover the Wii's launch price.
H3rTz DoNuT
Member
Yep that's true, I've been asked many times if I bought a new Nintendo handheld (Wii U) already
Liferebooted
Banned
Hah, I just noticed that even on the Nintendo.com Wii U page they have tons of warning that its not a portable unit
Hah, I just noticed that even on the Nintendo.com Wii U page they have tons of warning that its not a portable unit
Just picture it
Person opens up Wii-U box, takes out the tablet controller
Sees this long rectangular plastic box, ask WTF is this? and throws it away
and wonders why the Tablet controller doesn't work
Liferebooted
Banned
Just picture it
Person opens up Wii-U box, takes out the tablet controller
Sees this long rectangular plastic box, ask WTF is this? and throws it away
and wonders why the Tablet controller doesn't work
It's probably happened already.
I'm enjoying it a lot with the CC pro. Already worth the $80+ investment
Smiles and Cries
Member
you know... I have to point out something I was looking forward to but it has not happened yet
OMG I have Dead Pixel! thread
where are they?
my gamepad screen is so freaken sexy :3
OMG I have Dead Pixel! thread
where are they?
my gamepad screen is so freaken sexy :3
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
I guess newegg never receieved their stock? I chatted with them about it once and they said they would look into it. Going to try and chat with them, because I really want it at that price haha.
Smiles and Cries
Member
We don't need anymore negative Wii-U threads man
thought we could get it out of the way
StickSoldier
Member
I seriously wonder why Nintendo went with Wii U as the name though. I mean, after the issue arising with the 3DS, why not actually name it something else? Or at least make an attempt at marketing here in the US. I have seen like in total 5 commercials for the Wii-U and I have my TV on all day long.
Smiles and Cries
Member
do games come with Version numbers now? Looking at all my Wii U game start screens I think nearly half have a Ver 1.1.0 or something similar
Dreamwriter
Member
Yeah, especially because it doesn't really make sense - Nintendo was saying "It's Wii U because it's all about you this time!" Yeah, but Nintendo is making it out to be all about multiplayer, NOT all about you. NintendoLand is all about you *and your friends*, and Nintendo is marketing that as one of the main points of the console.
Dreamwriter
Member
Yeah, I guess since Nintendo created a system that encouraged developers to patch their games, they must have decided to require showing version numbers so their support would know which version people were calling about.
brandonh83
Banned
Agreed. I like the system so far, it's early days, but I still greatly dislike the name. It's even slightly cumbersome to say and when you're talking about it people think you're just talking about the original Wii and wonder why the fuck you're adding a "YOU."
Captain Smoker
Member
Early adopters are informed guys who don't need marketing, so you can save the marketing money for December (christmas) for the more mainstream audience.
Phife Dawg
Member
Should've been called Super Wii and launch with New Super Mario World.
I would've been down for that.
gamergirly
Member
That's definitely a valid point. They should have more demos available soon too than just Rayman.
Outtrigger888
Member
I had 4 player Nintendo land and sonic racing going last night and this morning. I think we played for around 8 or 9 hours. Nintendo land is the best multiplayer game I've played in years and gave me vibes of n64 multiplayer. I really hope who ever made NL makes the next Mario party. Can't believe all the negativity on gaf for the wii u, I'm loving the hell out of it.
Smiles and Cries
Member
do we have a list of games with SpotPass on WiiU?
so far only NG3 and NSMBU have come up for me, I am not sure if I missed one while not paying attention to the load screens
Well if it's not going to cost them a thing to patch I'll like to see those patches
so far only NG3 and NSMBU have come up for me, I am not sure if I missed one while not paying attention to the load screens
Well if it's not going to cost them a thing to patch I'll like to see those patches
Dreamwriter
Member
In Japan their commercials are calling it a Super Wii, I agree, after seeing Nintendo call it that it should have been the name.
Q
qizah
Unconfirmed Member
The Wii brand itself is pretty popular. I wasn't expecting them to ditch it entirely.
I've seen more in store/mall promotions here in Toronto than I have on TV.
I think that represents the patch version applied to the game
Phife Dawg
Member
Yeah exactly, they even use the superior name for marketing. How screwed up is that? Then again I doubted them with using "Wii" in the first place, so what do I know.
Following the way Super Nintendo games were often named, it'd be Super New Super Mario Bros
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