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[Nibel]

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I was the guy who originally posted this image. For the record:

• There's no price in the catalog, so I don't know if this will be $299, like the Zelda bundle.
• I'm 90% sure it's legit. Don't think Smyths would have put something in their Winter catalog if they weren't 100% sure it was going to exist.
• The box also says "+ Bonus Videos". Not sure if that means videos of people playing the Mario games (like those posted by Nintendo on Miiverse) or trailers of upcoming games. Just something to thing about.
• I can't make out if the photo says "2 Games Included!" or "2 Game Preinstalled!". The picture in the brochure is super low quality. I sent an email to Smyths, they might send me on a higher quality pic.

Here's another image:

Just saw this on Twitter; apparently from a big toy shop named Smyths (Ireland)

 

[Sendou]

Makes perfect logical sense.

 

[Gonzo The Great]

They should have done this a long time ago. Nintendo is going to dominate the holiday season.

 

[Lambtron]

This is what I expected them to pack in. A very good idea.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

NoE are really starting to put 'HD' on the front of Wii U boxes? The LEGO and Zelda bundles both also say '32GB | HD'

Seems a bit... odd.

 

[crimzonflame]

Would buy for $149.99

 

[ash_ag]

Very nice bundle. To be honest, that's how I feel Wii U should have launched in first place. We've had a bit too much NSMB lately, but if it came as a bundled game people surely would have seen it a bit differently.

 

[jbueno]

Shit, I´d get that. And then Pikmin 3 and while I have my reserves about Wind Waker HD, maybe that as well.

 

[Aquamarine]

I just wish they had this bundle available at launch.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

Now this is a bundle I want for NA.

 

[Mariolee]

Nintendo pulling out the stops this season.

 

[Hermii]

NoE are really starting to put 'HD' on the front of Wii U boxes? The LEGO and Zelda bundles both also say '32GB | HD'

Seems a bit... odd.

I guess its for people who thinks its a peripheral for the wii.

 

[jmizzal]

Would buy for $149.99

You cant even find a PS3 or 360 with no games for that price

on topic great bundle idea

 

[shakin_haitian]

NoE are really starting to put 'HD' on the front of Wii U boxes? The LEGO and Zelda bundles both also say '32GB | HD'

Seems a bit... odd.

The majority of people think marketing terms are real. If a box doesn't have HD on the front of it, it's not HD.

 

[Arkam]

Hope its real.
Mario Bros U should have been a pack in since day one.

 

[RobFox64tm]

Nintendo would be foolish to not make this happen. Wind Waker is cool and all, but this seems like it would do more to appeal to the wider market.

 

[V_Ben]

Great bundle idea. Especially at the 'reduced' price.

 

[Busaiku]

If that's still $300, it could be a big deal.

 

[RM8]

Awesome. Awesome, really, I didn't want to get Zelda or Nintendo Land, this is the one I'll buy.

 

[Guevara]

Is New Super Luigi Bros U a different game than NSMB-U? Serious question.

 

[hongcha]

Nintendo is going to dominate the holiday season.

Not likely, especially in Europe.

 

[pretty done]

This is what the Wind Waker bundle should have been. I'm sure more people would prefer two solid platformers rather than a mediocre Zelda they played 10 years ago, but that's just me.

 

[Mellahan]

Is New Super Luigi Bros U a different game than NSMB-U? Serious question.

Yes. New levels.

 

[Qurupeke]

Both are really great games, awesome bundle.

 

[Colonel]

I wonder if they will offer a donkey kong one and a mario world u one?

 

[w1gglyjones]

Would buy for $149.99

Not funny at all

 

[Deleted member 125677]

It seems like a good move. This should be an attractive bundle for lots of people at the right price. Holidays will be interesting times for Nintendo!

 

[Yes Boss!]

Not likely, especially in Europe.

Yeah, kinda laughed at that.

No way this bundle is going to help. It is already starting to feel like the Gamecube, which got bundled to shit with games and controllers and still moved slowly.

That said, fricken' awesome system. A bit sad folks are not biting.

 

[BGBW]

Is New Super Luigi Bros U a different game than NSMB-U? Serious question.

Think of it as the Lost Levels for NSMBU.

 

[Aquamarine]

Is New Super Luigi Bros U a different game than NSMB-U? Serious question.

It's a standalone game / expansion pack featuring Luigi (and Co.) with 82 completely redesigned, shorter levels, an identical world map, and the same bosses.

Basically, it's a game that challenges you as each course needs to be completed within 100 seconds.

 

[The Boat]

Is New Super Luigi Bros U a different game than NSMB-U? Serious question.

It's DLC, but the physical version doesn't require NSMBU. It's the same overworld and the same themes, but the levels are completely different. They're shorter, much, much harder and more inventive, they get straight to the point. Great game/DLC.
EDIT: Beaten.

 

[w1gglyjones]

Is New Super Luigi Bros U a different game than NSMB-U? Serious question.

Luigi game has a brand new level for each level in Mario Bros.

They are shorter. You get 100 second time. Luigi can jump higher and but it's harder for him to stop from a dash.

 

[mr stroke]

They should have done this a long time ago. Nintendo is going to dominate the holiday season.

LOL

 

[Rizsparky]

Is New Super Luigi Bros U a different game than NSMB-U? Serious question.

Same assets different game.

 

[RM8]

Wait. The games are digital, right?

 

[Ridley327]

I'm sure those are both digital, but that's a hell of a bundle, considering how much game you get between the two.

 

[BGBW]

Also I wonder what the U logo on the back of the box will look like.

 

[Gonzo The Great]

Not likely, especially in Europe.

The casuals don't give a shit about specs. Why would they buy a PS4 for 400 dollars with no game when they can buy a Wii U with Mario for under 300? You also seem to be forgetting about the 3DS, which will probably sell better than all three consoles combined.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

Remember color Nintendo? I do.

 

[jmizzal]

This is what the Wind Waker bundle should have been. I'm sure more people would prefer two solid platformers rather than a mediocre Zelda they played 10 years ago, but that's just me.

Yea sure everybody in the world played WW 10 years ago, 22 mil GC sold what a massive selling beast of a system, WW the lowest selling console Zelda game yea everybody played it.

 

[Henry Jones Jr]

I hope so! This would sell me on the system (If it is still $299)

 

[Neff]

There's something really sexy about a Nintendo console box with Mario on it, moreso when the game's inside.

Echoing the statements that this should have been done earlier. Like, launch.

 

[jufonuk]

this bundle and Mario Kart Wii U and Super Mario 3d wii u would be a nice few games to get

 

[New002]

Excellent bundle.

 

[balohna]

Is New Super Luigi Bros U a different game than NSMB-U? Serious question.

Same basic game with all new levels and Luigi physics.

 

[Bog]

Really nice bundle for those who haven't jumped in. Could be big with families this Christmas.

 

[chertipros]

I feel sorry for all the new Wii u owners who have to miss out on Nintendo land

 

[Fidelis Hodie]

Okay, see, this makes me want to jump in. Big time.

 

[JoeM86]

I think this will actually help shift units. It's ridiculous it has taken this long.

 

[Glorified G]

What's the point of all these bundles if it's still going to be $300?