Shpeshal_Ed
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Only till the 30th. Includes everything WiiU.
I got the White Pro controller for $35. Rapt.
I got the White Pro controller for $35. Rapt.
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Australian retailer clearing Wii U's - $214 premium, $174 basic
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Oh okay, that's cool. Yeah there's a lot of stuff coming out. Great time to be a gamer no matter what systems you own if you ask me.
Benzychenz
Member
All the stores near me cleared out their Nintendo stock months ago.
Hit up a Dick Smith store for any chance, though it's all been OzBargain'd by now I imagine.
Randolph Freelander
Member
Which US?
Optimus Lime
(L3) + (R3) | Spartan rage activated
I was tempted, but the WiiU just doesn't seem to have much of a library. I have interest in Mario or Zelda, and playing Black Ops 2 on a subpar console doesn't sound like a very wise move.
Sad. I do love a bargain.
Sad. I do love a bargain.
That might be a problem.
Its selling, But not very much. Its selling at pretty much the lowest rates in USA of any console on record.
Tidus_Great
Banned
ill wait until it's 99 dollars similar to gamecube.
POWERSPHERE
Banned
Got a basic and Zombi U for $190. Just in time for wind Waker. Sweeeeet.
Immaculate
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toastyToast
Member
Great deal for Dick Smith staff
I got a basic Wii-U for NZ$150 back when Dick Smith liquidated their stocks here, and The Wonderful 101 single handedly validated my purchase. Considering there are a couple of other really cool games that are going to come out (Bayonetta, Mario Kart, and some other stuff) it's a console worth owning if you can get it for cheap. AUS$174 is a bit more expensive than what I paid but I doubt the price will go below that anytime soon.
POWERSPHERE
Banned
Broadway had basics
Poimandres
Member
If you're interested in playing any games that are coming to Wii U, I don't see why you wouldn't get one at this price. I'm mostly keen for Bayo 2, Wonderful 101 and X. I'll likely pick up NSMBU for cheap.
It is highly unlikely you will be able to get one for a similar price until 2015 I think, unless it hyper bombs ala Gamecube. I was stoked when I got a PS3 for $350 from Catch of the Day and that was when the machine has been out for 2.5 years!
It is highly unlikely you will be able to get one for a similar price until 2015 I think, unless it hyper bombs ala Gamecube. I was stoked when I got a PS3 for $350 from Catch of the Day and that was when the machine has been out for 2.5 years!
baphomet
Member
I wouldnt call what its doing in the US selling.
nephilimdj
Member
I would of picked up a basic, since would be stored away til smash brothers
Sutton Dagger
Member
Just got a premium from Dick Smith Bateau Bay (Central Coast) and they have 1 basic model left. They will even hold it for you (unlike other stores)...
Poimandres
Member
Word on the street is that Dick Smith is getting out of the gaming business altogether. They've defnitely stopped stocking Nintendo products, but pulling out of gaming altogether is just a rumour.
Bought the basic for $174 and a wii u pro controller for $35. Haven't opened it up as I'm having second thoughts on keeping it.
I absolutely hate the gamepad with an extreme passion. I'm only interested in windwaker and zelda wii u. I'm hoping I can player windwaker on the pro controller but knowing nintendo they'll shoehorn stupid gimmicks in zelda wii u that requires you to use only the gamepad.
By the way DS Bankstown had 3 basics in front of the counter. I had to go in they wouldn't answer the phone.
I absolutely hate the gamepad with an extreme passion. I'm only interested in windwaker and zelda wii u. I'm hoping I can player windwaker on the pro controller but knowing nintendo they'll shoehorn stupid gimmicks in zelda wii u that requires you to use only the gamepad.
By the way DS Bankstown had 3 basics in front of the counter. I had to go in they wouldn't answer the phone.
timetokill
Banned
Yeah, the gamepad and games that use it fully like TW101 are the entire reason I bought one today. I've already got enough consoles that use standard controllers.
Too big and cumbersome. It gets tiring. Have to get in a position to rest it in my lap. I hate taking me eyes off the big screen and look down at the gamepad. Hopeless battery that loses it's charge even if you don't play it. Can't take it anywhere in the house because of the limited range. Pathetic controller vibration. Too expensive too replace. SD quality. I hate touch screen gimmicks. Getting to the shoulder buttons feels awkward. Having the face buttons below the analogue controllers feels awkward.
I can't say a good thing about it. Absolutely nothing.
beyond_death
Member
I'm going to head out to my local Dick Smith to see if I'm lucky.
Did you happen to notice if the 3DS's were (in existence) on sale also?
davidbloop
Member
They must be getting swamped I'm having a hard time getting through to them on the phone.
matrix-cat
Member
Managed to get the last Premium in Fremantle. I already have The Wonderful 101 on my shelf, just waiting for this day to finally come. Feels Goodman.
Yes the WiiU is worth only 14 dollars.
ridethepiggy
Banned
Couldn't have happened to a more deserving console sent to die by a now shitty company.
Nintendo has the IPs. They have the potential. They have the pockets. They simply lack of the creativity now and desire to do what is needed. New management is needed at every level. This nintendo is not the Nintendo many of us grew up with.
Nintendo has the IPs. They have the potential. They have the pockets. They simply lack of the creativity now and desire to do what is needed. New management is needed at every level. This nintendo is not the Nintendo many of us grew up with.
beyond_death
Member
No luck on my end 
This.
If I had one for free I can't think of anything I'd want to play on it at all.
Well if you ever get one, remember it to mail to me... the trolls keep rolling in lol...
Yes retailers should pay $26 dollars to you to take the Wii U off their hands...
reptilescorpio
Member
Also note that EB have some WiiU stuff on sale again, ZombiU for $29, Funky Barn for $8, etc.
ZombiU for $15? Where from!
ZombiU for $15? Where from!
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