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[L~A]

Looks like the NSMBU + NSLU is indeed coming to the US. It replaces the usual Premium Pack with Nintendo Land included. Will be released on Nov. 1st, at 299.99$. Nintendo Land will still be sold separately, but at 29.99$ :

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo is launching a new Wii U Deluxe Set that puts the focus on value, and highlights the two biggest names in video games: Mario and his brother, Luigi. Available in stores on Nov. 1, the Wii U Deluxe model will come with two games – New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U – all on one disc. The new configuration will sell at the low suggested retail price of $299.99, and replaces the existing Wii U Deluxe Set, which included Nintendo Land. For fans who want to experience the uproarious fun of Nintendo Land, the game can still be purchased separately in stores and as a download in the Nintendo eShop at a new low suggested retail price of $29.99, also beginning Nov. 1.

The beautiful, limited-edition Wii U Deluxe bundle that comes with a download code for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, a gorgeous GamePad controller adorned with art inspired by The Legend of Zelda series and a download code for a digital copy of Hyrule Historia is also still available at a suggested retail price of $299.99 while supplies last.

“Mario and Luigi are two of the biggest heroes in video games,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “This new Wii U configuration gives people instant access to not one, but two of the most well-received Wii U games. It’s another example of the tremendous value and variety that Nintendo is offering consumers this holiday season.”

New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U are two of the best games on Wii U. The games offer players two separate platforming adventures – one starring Mario and one starring Luigi – each filled with dozens of creative levels. Both Mario and Luigi control differently, giving each game a distinct feel and challenge. Both games showcase the refreshing originality and game play that can only be found on Nintendo systems.

Added some pics :

 

[KungFucius]

Good, though I still think Nintendoland should be free in addition to the Mario/Zelda games.

 

[Immaculate]

So you get the system for 190 basically? niiiceeee

 

[KingSnake]

So the system + Mario 3d World + Nintendo Land at $389? That's not a bad value. If you need a wiimote you just add a Wii Party U and you're done.

 

[Oisin]

Love the U at the back of the box.

 

[Smutpeddler]

this is looking purty


Although I wonder about Black Friday deals, Maybe another $50 off?

 

[Moff]

why not 3d world? or is that another bundle?

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Any chance for a Super Mario 3D World bundle?

 

[L~A]

Any chance for a Super Mario 3D World bundle?

Pretty unlikely, I'm afraid. Not before holiday season 2014, at least.

 

[KingSnake]

why not 3d world? or is that another bundle?

Any chance for a Super Mario 3D World bundle?

I think there is no chance for that. Super Mario 3d World should be their big seller for this holiday and they have to make money somehow.

 

[PotionBleue]

Isn't it supposed to be “Incluye 2 Juegos”?

 

[Visualante2]

why not 3d world? or is that another bundle?

2D Mario historically sold better, they're hoping to convert the largest number of people who played Wii and handheld versions.

 

[Gorilla Shark]

I actually think this would do pretty well during the holidays. There's still a lot of 2D Mario love out there, I hope...

 

[Canadian Psycho]

Isn't it supposed to be “Incluye 2 Juegos”?

But it is? The first character is an "inverted" exclamation mark.

 

[entremet]

They're download codes, right?

Will not cop if so.

 

[Sendou]

They're download codes, right?

Will not cop if so.

From the OP:

Available in stores on Nov. 1, the Wii U Deluxe model will come with two games – New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U – all on one disc.

 

[Mellahan]

So... does this rule out a 3D World bundle?

That's too bad.

 

[Raist]

Isn't it supposed to be “Incluye 2 Juegos”?

It is? Spanish has inverted exclamation (or question) marks at the beginning of the sentence.

It should be "Incluye 1 juego" though

 

[RumblingRosco]

Wii U relative value is improving with each bundle it seems. I'm almost thinking this beats the deal I got for my Wii U back in April.

 

[The Mana Legend]

I might bite. My mom loves Mario games. But I might wait for Mario Kart because she spent 700 hours on the Wii version.

Maybe I'll wait for a Black Friday sale and see then.

 

[vinnygambini]

Mentioned in previous thread:

Great News! Hopefully Nintendo will actively start promoting the new bundle via a Nintendo Direct and media advertising. Nintendo needs to get the word out and judging by their new momentum in September, bundles are the way to go, increasing the perceived value of the Wii U. Nintendo can have a good holiday - now start working.

 

[PotionBleue]

But it is? The first character is an "inverted" exclamation point.

My bad. Totally forgot it and read it as “iLncluye”. :facepalm:

It should be "Incluye 1 juego" though

Aren't they considered as two separate games (since they did release a NSLU disc-version alone)?

 

[hoserx]

This is great and all but now their pack-in game doesn't really do anything to show off the Wii U gamepad..... I never would have bought nintendoland separately, but I am so glad that I have it. It's fantastic by yourself, and nearly unparalleled when played with others.

 

[Pociask]

This is great and all but now their pack-in game doesn't really do anything to show off the Wii U gamepad..... I never would have bought nintendoland separately, but I am so glad that I have it. It's fantastic by yourself, and nearly unparalleled when played with others.

Their pack in game wasn't moving any hardware at all. Nintendo apparently doesn't even have the confidence to sell it for $50 or $60 - that's fine and probably a good move, but it's not the mark of a system seller.

 

[Canadian Psycho]

I might bite. My mom loves Mario games. But I might wait for Mario Kart because she spent 700 hours on the Wii version.

You might want to buy it before MK is actually released if you plan on playing the Mario side scrollers in the foreseeable future.

 

[The Mana Legend]

You might want to buy it before MK is actually released if you plan on playing the Mario side scrollers in the foreseeable future.

I have already done that with my Wii U. Right now I'm just afraid she'll open it and get mad because there's no Mario Kart, hahaha.

 

[hoserx]

Their pack in game wasn't moving any hardware at all. Nintendo apparently doesn't even have the confidence to sell it for $50 or $60 - that's fine and probably a good move, but it's not the mark of a system seller.

It obviously isn't a system seller.... look at the numbers...... and all three games are great, I own them. I hope that they consider a wii play pack-in at some point.

 

[Bear]

Any chance for a Super Mario 3D World bundle?

I think there is no chance for that. Super Mario 3d World should be their big seller for this holiday and they have to make money somehow.

It's a possible candidate for the "Cherry Pack" SKU that showed up in retailer listings, considering how Nintendo associates red products with Mario and there is already a NSMBU bundle.

The listed price is more than the regular Deluxe bundle so it would still be profitable.

 

[spookyfish]

Like Nintendo of old ... bundling a Mario game in with the system.

LOVE the art on the back of the box.

 

[Tadale]

That's a pretty rad deal. I wish it was bundled with NSMBU when it came out – I ended up paying like $410 and barely touched Nintendo Land.

 

[Frodo]

That's a pretty rad deal. I wish it was bundled with NSMBU when it came out – I ended up paying like $410 and barely touched Nintendo Land.

Get out of GAF and go play Donkey Kong Crash Course NOW!

 

[L~A]

Get out of GAF and go play Donkey Kong Crash Course NOW!

I agree, definitely one of the best attraction. Quite simple, but sooooo additictive. And it makes wonderful use of the GamePad. When I tried it the first time, at E3, I thought Nintendo should make it a standalone DL game on the eShop, with tons of levels. Seriously.

 

[zma1013]

32GB is the better Wii U bundle right? There's nothing bigger than that?

 

[Sendou]

32GB is the better Wii U bundle right? There's nothing bigger than that?

Yeah 32GB internal flash memory is the best. It will last you a good while though. For example Super Mario 3D World is just 1.8GB. After that you can expand that with standard USB hard drives.

 

[Bulzeeb]

32GB is the better Wii U bundle right? There's nothing bigger than that?

you can add any external HDD if you like

 

[Hyperactivity]

32GB is the better Wii U bundle right? There's nothing bigger than that?

There idea, and when you think about its true, is that it's cheaper for the customer to get external hard drives. They have a list of recommended external drives to use.

 

[zma1013]

I may end up picking this one up as I also have the whole Wii catalog to catch up on. I'm doubting they're going to HDify their Wii games, so I might as well get to them.

 

[Tuck]

I wanted it in white but its a good bundle. I will buy this.

 

[borghe]

where the hell are my white Wii Us!?!? Damn you nintendo....

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Always wanted a digital copy of this game NintendoLand $30 on eShop will be mine

 

[truthiness]

There's probably no chance of a NSMB U + NSLU game bundle without the console, at some type of reduced price, right?

 

[FreedomFighter]

Imagine if it launched at $299 with NSMBU bundled and Nintendoland priced at $29.99.

Damn, Nintendo. You knew you didn't have games available, so this would've been the right move (even if they would've been foregoing some profit). The installed base would've been higher.

This bundle may do some damage this holiday.

 

[NYCrooner]

This is a very sexy bundle from a point of purchase perspective if you are a parent or old school gamer. Will strike a note when you see the boxes in Best Buy, etc.

 

[Eric C]

where the hell are my white Wii Us!?!? Damn you nintendo....

In the Skylanders bundle

Spoiler

still only 8GB

 

[WatTsu]

SOLD.

And there's no 3D World bundle because Nintendo wants new bundle owners to buy it along with their new bundles. I mean, come on.

 

[Snkfanatic]

Love the art on the back of the box. The art on my WW bundle on the back is pretty great as well.

 

[dont call it a comeback]

So you get the digital version of NSMBU+NSLU?

Or do they come with the boxes/discs?

 

[Richie]

So you get the digital version of NSMBU+NSLU?

Or do they come with the boxes/discs?

From the other thread:

I really hope Nintendo finally markets the damn thing, because man, this is a killer combo. Cheapest next gen console in the market come Black Friday, by 100 whole bucks, AND comes with Mario and Luigi! Tell me if they can't make a bloodbath with the families should they actually inform them about its existence.

 

[MYE]

Okay this is genius

 

[AniHawk]

that's a really good combo. nsmbu is good and nslu is fantastic.