I actually read the description trying to find the mistake. Only after seeing actual picture of a Wii U did I see the mistake. If people on GAF can't see the difference, how is the general consumer suppose to see it?
I bet a lot of people have thought, "why buy that Wii U pad with an another Wii for $350, they should sell it separately or that's an expansive peripheral" and just left the store.
If you are going to use a name that sounds like an accessory, you better do a big marketing push to educate everyone what it is or there will be a lot of confusion.
I mean, they have used the Wii name a lot:
Wii Sports
Wii Sports Resort
Wii Music
Wii Play
Wii Fit
Wii Fit Plus
Wii U
If I didn't know much about games, I am pretty sure I would not be aware that there is a new console in that list above.