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I'm tempted to buy one myself, but I fear they are pulling a new 3DS on me.

The 3DS revision took over 3 years.

Looking at NIntendo's past and trends with home consoles there's no precedent of they realising an improved console model near of before the system's midlife.

On the contrary the newer models take features away from the console. And giving the abysmall performance of the console is a bit doubtful there's a lot of R&D going at Nintendo in regards to new Wii U hardware.

Hopefully what we can get eventually is an Gamepad streamlining or refinement of the design.

So if you are indeed interested in the console there's no point on waiting more.

 

[Lucent]

I bought a Wii U at launch, but it had been out awhole year and there was absolutely nothing out for it really. So I traded it to get an x1with my ps4. But now the Wii U has built up a very nice library. At least with first party. I'm probably gonna wait til these come back in stock and/or when X/Zelda come out. Will have so much to play on there.

 

[cacildo]

I may be a rare type of Nintendo fan that isn't swayed by MK or SSB at all, i like them fine, but nothing major, my fave Nintendo games are the mainline ones such as SMG and WW, DKCR and so on... anyways good on Nintendo one of these days i'll cave in and purchase a Wii U.

To be fair i dont really like Smash too. But its so packed with nintendo stuff thats impossible to resist

Yesterday i was watching the direct and i mention to my wife "To be fair, i dont really like smash all that much" and she said "WHAT? You played the one on Wii for years! I got sick of that depressing opening music!!"


(I dont agree with her in the "depressing music" on brawl. But i must admit that the New Smash Bros Theme is one billion times better. Its a lot more exciting, the trailer fits the names of each franchise... its wonderful)

 

[RedEther]

Good thing I got mine in August

 

[TheRealTalker]

what was the price any way?


I am getting a WiiU for that Smash greatness but with the external memory + the Smash bundle with the adapter and the GC controller + other GC controllers + y cable + the console.... it is around 630+ dollars

:/

Spoiler

I can afford it but it would be nice to save some extra dough for other games

 

[Hubb]

what was the price any way?


I am getting a WiiU for that Smash greatness but with the external memory + the Smash bundle with the adapter and the GC controller + other GC controllers + y cable + the console.... it is around 630+ dollars

:/

Spoiler

I can afford it but it would be nice to save some extra dough for other games

I believe they were going for 200

 

[TheRealTalker]

I believe they were going for 200

oh okay

not bad

 

[bone_and_sinew]

Zero, these were for Smash.

Speak for yourself. Bayonetta 2 sold me a Nintendo console for the first time in 20 years, I could not care less about Smash.

 

[Northeastmonk]

Is there a better or similar alternative to the refurbs on their website? I called a local store here in town and all they had were the $300 models. Then I looked at GameStop's website and they a used refurb on sale for $289 for a bundle with 3 games. LOL They aren't free games.

http://www.gamestop.com/browse/nintendo-wii-u/systems?nav=28-xu0,131b0-c4-50

And their standard used for $259.99 I don't see spending $60 extra when Nintendo just needs to restock. It's a Zombi U model too. That game is $20 at Walmart.

 

[Hades Hotgun]

Is there a better or similar alternative to the refurbs on their website? I called a local store here in town and all they had were the $300 models. Then I looked at GameStop's website and they a used refurb on sale for $289 for a bundle with 3 games. LOL They aren't free games.

http://www.gamestop.com/browse/nintendo-wii-u/systems?nav=28-xu0,131b0-c4-50

And their standard used for $259.99 I don't see spending $60 extra when Nintendo just needs to restock. It's a Zombi U model too. That game is $20 at Walmart.

Just wait for a restock, this is not the first time they have been sold out.

 

[schaft0620]

Now people can START BUYING them at the store.

 

[Northeastmonk]

Now people can START BUYING them at the store.

I can't believe I'm buying a refurb. I use to look down on refurbs after working for GS a long time ago. I was like "ptshh, refurbs are cheap models that are still probably broken". I'd press F5 to refurb something and it was like sending it to the trash.

Nintendo's boxes are nice, plus they have that sticker on them. I remember when GS sold PS2's, Xbox's and GC's. They each had their own colored box and you'd get all the nice stickers covering everything.

Their handheld refurbs always came back in plastic covers from GS.

I would sure trust Nintendo with their warranty.

 

[Mullah88]

That's where I got mine from

 

[Koppai]

Also that Bayonetta hype

 

[Makai]

Was gonna buy one today :'(

 

[MR ARCADE FOREVER]

Hey guys Wii U for $179
Cowboom has pre owned Wii Us for sale for $219 and Dealzon is offering a $40 coupon to be discounted at check out = $179!!! Remember th e units are pre owned check the condition status it might have significant scratches and scuffs, other than that they work perfectly

http://www.dealzon.com/deals/nintendo-wii#nintendo-wii-u-32gb-console

 

[Northeastmonk]

Hey guys Wii U for $179
Cowboom has pre owned Wii Us for sale for $219 and Dealzon is offering a $40 coupon to be discounted at check out = $179!!! Remember th e units are pre owned check the condition status it might have significant scratches and scuffs, other than that they work perfectly

http://www.dealzon.com/deals/nintendo-wii#nintendo-wii-u-32gb-console

Can anyone say they did this and were satisfied with the console they received?

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Can anyone say they did this and were satisfied with the console they received?

I've bought a PS2 from Cowboom for $25 before, was basically brand new.

 

[Northeastmonk]

I've bought a PS2 from Cowboom for $25 before, was basically brand new.

That's good news to hear. I bet there's probably a handful of bad stories too, but there's a chance everywhere you go.

How did it get so many scratches? This is just one of the "fair" models on the site.

That looks horrible.

 

[jfoul]

$269.99 w/ free shipping @ Ebay via Buy .com

Wii U 32GB Black Deluxe Set w/ Super Mario 3D World & Nintendo Land

We will probably see slightly better deals closer to BF.

 

[MR ARCADE FOREVER]

Can anyone say they did this and were satisfied with the console they received?

I bought o laptop from them and was working fine, it has scratches and scuffs thought, you have 30 days to return if you aren't happy

 

[Northeastmonk]

$269.99 w/ free shipping @ Ebay via Buy .com

Wii U 32GB Black Deluxe Set w/ Super Mario 3D World & Nintendo Land

We will probably see slightly better deals closer to BF.

That's a good deal. 269 of them were sold in 24 hours.

I bought o laptop from them and was working fine, it has scratches and scuffs thought, you have 30 days to return if you aren't happy

Yeah? I have this thing where I don't like it when people treat the body of their device like it's a soccer ball. I do understand what it's like when it works properly. That's the most important aspect.

 

[MR ARCADE FOREVER]

That's good news to hear. I bet there's probably a handful of bad stories too, but there's a chance everywhere you go.

How did it get so many scratches? This is just one of the "fair" models on the site.

That looks horrible.

That's their description of fair..!

 

[Northeastmonk]

That's their description of fair..!

The black case always gives off every aspect of friction. They could of moved it from a dresser, to an entertainment center, or to their bedroom, but I'd still reconsider based off all those scratches. You open up a brand new console and it looks mint.

 

[MR ARCADE FOREVER]

That's a good deal. 269 of them were sold in 24 hours.



Yeah? I have this thing where I don't like it when people treat the body of their device like it's a soccer ball. I do understand what it's like when it works properly. That's the most important aspect.

Get the $269 one then

 

[NewGame]

Finally, WiiU doomed can be put to rest.






For 2 months.

 

[Northeastmonk]

Get the $269 one then

I guess it was 265 consoles sold, but anyway. I took your advice. Thanks and thanks to jfoul for the link.

 

[MR ARCADE FOREVER]

I guess it was 265 consoles sold, but anyway. I took your advice. Thanks and thanks to jfoul for the link.

I didn't post the $265 link but good buy!

 

[malfcn]

That's good news to hear. I bet there's probably a handful of bad stories too, but there's a chance everywhere you go.

How did it get so many scratches? This is just one of the "fair" models on the site.

That looks horrible.

Without being too philosophical, but I sometimes ponder the upon the story things like this must have endured..

 

[SmokeMaxX]

Back in stock.
https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?productId=prod150200

 

[soxxx]

That's good news to hear. I bet there's probably a handful of bad stories too, but there's a chance everywhere you go.

How did it get so many scratches? This is just one of the "fair" models on the site.

That looks horrible.

I hate to say it but the Wii U is a scratch machine, you cant see the scratches under most lighting, but the lighting he has it under shows everything.

My wii u has been kept in good condition but despite that I still have tons of scratches.

 

[Starwolf_UK]

I hate to say it but the Wii U is a scratch machine, you cant see the scratches under most lighting, but the lighting he has it under shows everything.

My wii u has been kept in good condition but despite that I still have tons of scratches.

Apparently it is so smooth, even using the wrong cloth to clean it will cause scratches (apparently due to moving dust). I also heard polish can get rid of those scratches...

The White system has its own problems like yellowing analogue sticks though.

 

[Davey Cakes]

I'll admit, I move my system relatively often (for gaming gatherings with my friends) so it's quite scuffed up.

Can't say I'm a fan of glossy.

 

[Zeyphersan]

I'll admit, I move my system relatively often (for gaming gatherings with my friends) so it's quite scuffed up.

Can't say I'm a fan of glossy.

I made a previous thread, where the moral of the story was "fuck gloss"

 

[Mash83]

So now that these are back in stock I'm thinking about grabbing one. Are people still saying they are basically getting brand new units?

 

[zruben]

So now that these are back in stock I'm thinking about grabbing one. Are people still saying they are basically getting brand new units?

yup.

my best guess is that these "refubrished" units are acutally left-over stock returned by some stores

 

[sixteen-bit]

Back in stock.
https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?productId=prod150200

It's a Halloween miracle!

 

[Hades Hotgun]

Will there be a new thread for the next time they are briefly out of stock?

Anyhow, I just ordered mine because Smash looks shockingly good. $15 tax? What tax is this that Ninty charges anyway? They taxed me on my DS phat replacement battery as well.