My son has been saving up to buy one for quite some time, and so we wanted to find a decent deal for a physical store so he gets the excitement of actually going to buy it with his piles of money! and this was the best I could find.It's reduced from £239.99 to £219.99, but also includes a Wii Skylanders Swap Force Starter Set (originally £29.99 now £10) for FREE!
Also worth mentioning that you actually get a physical Mario Kart 8 game in this bundle, not a digital download, which is IMO much better.
Love it or hate it, the Wii U is a gaming system all about fun and enjoyment, rather than the mostly 18 rated endless violent shoot-em ups on the other 2 (I know, I own one).It may have a smaller games library, but it does have some real gems, and nearly all of them are family friendly, the sort of games we all used to enjoy playing back in the 80s and 90s.I for one have grown up with gaming from the start way back in the early 70s, and it's frightening as a parent now to see the direction a lot of games have taken, and what is now classed as acceptable, made worse by the ultra realistic graphics, not something I'd be happy about my son playing.
For those unfamiliar with the Wii U, here's all the details...
Wii U Premium Console & Mario Kart 8
Brings the family together in new ways!
SECOND SCREEN Wii U features a touchscreen built into its
GamePad controller, providing a second window into your gaming experience and allowing for new and innovative single and multiplayer gameplay.
OFF-TV PLAY Enjoying a Wii U game but someone else in the family wants to use the TV? No problem! Many Wii U games allow you to carry on playing on the GamePad screen itself at the touch of a button. Keep everyone happy without interrupting your game!
NINTENDO GOES HD Wii U is the only games console to bring you Nintendo’s world famous brands in up to 1080p high definition. Mario, Zelda, Pikmin and more have never looked so good.
TOUCHSCREEN NAVIGATION The Wii U GamePad’s touchscreen makes
it easier than ever to navigate game menus, the internet or software like Netflix or LOVEFiLM. When all you need to do is reach out and touch a menu, just about anyone can pick up and use the Wii U.
MIIVERSE Want to share what you’re doing with the world? Wii U makes this possible with Miiverse, the brand new network service that brings players together. You can use Miiverse to link up with your friends, join special communities, hear directly from game developers, and even share your own handwritten messages and pictures drawn using the GamePad touchscreen!
RETRO CLASSICS As well as all of the latest titles, Wii U also puts a collection of classic retro games at your fingertips. With Virtual Console you can download NES and Super NES games directly to your Wii U and enjoy them either on the TV screen or on the GamePad.
INDIE GAMES As well as blockbuster titles, Wii U also has a growing array of independent games that are available on Nintendo eShop. These imaginative creations are made by one or two people rather than giant studios, and showcase a wealth of original ideas.
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER Wii U is designed to unite people, whether they live together or apart. Online gaming, Wii U Chatand Miiverse connect people over long distances, while support for up to four Wii Remotes ensures that families on the same couch, in the same living room, can also get involved.
COMING ATTRACTIONS Blockbuster titles like Mario Kart 8,
SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, Bayonetta 2 and many more are all currently in development for Wii U.
EXPLORE WHILE GAMING Wii U’s web browser can be accessed without the need to shut your game down. So if you want to get some game tips, watch a video or check your email then you can do so by switching to the Wii U web browser - either on your TV or GamePad - and then switch back to your game without losing your progress or reloading.
Inside the Premium Pack youll find a 32GB* Black Wii U Console, Black Wii U GamePad, Black Wii U GamePad stylus, Wii U AC Adapter, Wii U GamePad AC Adapter and HDMI Cable & Mario Kart 8.
Play Games. Play Movies.
Download the free Netflix app to get even more entertainment from your console. Netflix streaming membership and internet connection required.
Top comments
Python5
7 Nov 154#4
can't believe Wii u's are still in this region of price
BigDoniel to SavageDonkey
7 Nov 153#30
Calling the Xbox One and PS4 next gen is really stretching the term with how inferior they are to PCs and the lack of any real innovation/advancement. The 3 consoles belong in the same generation, they're just doing different things.
Bashstreet to Python5
7 Nov 153#7
Yeah, and I remember when there was a period of time on here when a Wii U deal was posted. Some people kept banging on about how the price would be £150 or £100 standard this time next year.
reutunes
7 Nov 153#18
Brilliant time to buy a wii u. Solid platform to access some stellar 1st party games, 3rd party usually less than £10 and countless Wii classics for pennies from eBay. What's not to love?
Mine gets 10x more usage than my PlayStation
All comments (78)
damian0612
7 Nov 15#1
been at this for a while, same offer for the splatoon bundle, good price so hot.
UltimatePhoenix
7 Nov 15#2
I remember saving my paper round money when the Gamecube got announced, no idea how I managed to save 12 quid a week to afford it in time :smile:
can't believe Wii u's are still in this region of price
Bashstreet to Python5
7 Nov 153#7
Yeah, and I remember when there was a period of time on here when a Wii U deal was posted. Some people kept banging on about how the price would be £150 or £100 standard this time next year.
Bashstreet
7 Nov 152#5
The voucher doesn't work with consoles.
MrMiguelito
7 Nov 15#6
Still waiting for a much better deal...
HAL2000 to MrMiguelito
7 Nov 151#8
We've been doing the same for some time, but in the end you can't wait forever, you might not get one at all, so you've just got to go for it!
There have been odd deals cheaper, but on the whole the Wii U prices haven't really shown signs of dropping much further, except on some dodgy looking overseas based web stores, and Rakuten's fake £204.70 ad for a Mario Maker bundle that's actually £250!.Anyway, we were very pleased, and my son was really excited to walk out of the store with only £2 left in his pocket, and a big pile of boxes in his arm, and an even bigger smile on his face.
SpaceChip
7 Nov 151#9
Black Friday will be soon, could be worth waiting a little longer?
donnamaca
7 Nov 15#10
not the best deal ever but best deal just now so heated for that. amazon had a few wii u deals on prime day so I'm guessing there will be a few black friday too if you can wait a few weeks.
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Also worth mentioning that you actually get a physical Mario Kart 8 game in this bundle, not a digital download, which is IMO much better.
Love it or hate it, the Wii U is a gaming system all about fun and enjoyment, rather than the mostly 18 rated endless violent shoot-em ups on the other 2 (I know, I own one).It may have a smaller games library, but it does have some real gems, and nearly all of them are family friendly, the sort of games we all used to enjoy playing back in the 80s and 90s.I for one have grown up with gaming from the start way back in the early 70s, and it's frightening as a parent now to see the direction a lot of games have taken, and what is now classed as acceptable, made worse by the ultra realistic graphics, not something I'd be happy about my son playing.
For those unfamiliar with the Wii U, here's all the details...
Wii U Premium Console & Mario Kart 8
Brings the family together in new ways!
SECOND SCREEN Wii U features a touchscreen built into its
GamePad controller, providing a second window into your gaming experience and allowing for new and innovative single and multiplayer gameplay.
OFF-TV PLAY Enjoying a Wii U game but someone else in the family wants to use the TV? No problem! Many Wii U games allow you to carry on playing on the GamePad screen itself at the touch of a button. Keep everyone happy without interrupting your game!
NINTENDO GOES HD Wii U is the only games console to bring you Nintendo’s world famous brands in up to 1080p high definition. Mario, Zelda, Pikmin and more have never looked so good.
TOUCHSCREEN NAVIGATION The Wii U GamePad’s touchscreen makes
it easier than ever to navigate game menus, the internet or software like Netflix or LOVEFiLM. When all you need to do is reach out and touch a menu, just about anyone can pick up and use the Wii U.
MIIVERSE Want to share what you’re doing with the world? Wii U makes this possible with Miiverse, the brand new network service that brings players together. You can use Miiverse to link up with your friends, join special communities, hear directly from game developers, and even share your own handwritten messages and pictures drawn using the GamePad touchscreen!
RETRO CLASSICS As well as all of the latest titles, Wii U also puts a collection of classic retro games at your fingertips. With Virtual Console you can download NES and Super NES games directly to your Wii U and enjoy them either on the TV screen or on the GamePad.
INDIE GAMES As well as blockbuster titles, Wii U also has a growing array of independent games that are available on Nintendo eShop. These imaginative creations are made by one or two people rather than giant studios, and showcase a wealth of original ideas.
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER Wii U is designed to unite people, whether they live together or apart. Online gaming, Wii U Chatand Miiverse connect people over long distances, while support for up to four Wii Remotes ensures that families on the same couch, in the same living room, can also get involved.
COMING ATTRACTIONS Blockbuster titles like Mario Kart 8,
SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, Bayonetta 2 and many more are all currently in development for Wii U.
EXPLORE WHILE GAMING Wii U’s web browser can be accessed without the need to shut your game down. So if you want to get some game tips, watch a video or check your email then you can do so by switching to the Wii U web browser - either on your TV or GamePad - and then switch back to your game without losing your progress or reloading.
Inside the Premium Pack youll find a 32GB* Black Wii U Console, Black Wii U GamePad, Black Wii U GamePad stylus, Wii U AC Adapter, Wii U GamePad AC Adapter and HDMI Cable & Mario Kart 8.
Play Games. Play Movies.
Download the free Netflix app to get even more entertainment from your console. Netflix streaming membership and internet connection required.
Top comments
Mine gets 10x more usage than my PlayStation
All comments (78)
There have been odd deals cheaper, but on the whole the Wii U prices haven't really shown signs of dropping much further, except on some dodgy looking overseas based web stores, and Rakuten's fake £204.70 ad for a Mario Maker bundle that's actually £250!.Anyway, we were very pleased, and my son was really excited to walk out of the store with only £2 left in his pocket, and a big pile of boxes in his arm, and an even bigger smile on his face.