Nintendo Wii U?Premium Pack incl. Xenoblade Chronicles X
Includes a black premium Wii U console, a physical copy of the game, an Artbook and a World Map poster.
The Wii U GamePad? controller removes the traditional barriers between you, your games, and your TV by creating a second window into the video game world. It incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio LCD touch screen, as well as traditional button controls and two analog sticks.
The GamePad also includes motion control, a front-facing camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, rumble features, a sensor bar, a stylus, and support for Near Field Communication (NFC). It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and weighs approximately 1.1 pounds.
Miiverse
Miiverse is a brand-new online gaming community that lets you share experiences, discuss games and discover new content with gamers from around the world. Using your Mii character within Miiverse, you will see games, applications or entertainment content that either you have used recently, expressed interest in learning more about or that your friends are using or discussing.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Imagine a physical object in the real world affecting the game world right before your eyes... Using NFC technology, the Wii U GamePad has the capability to communicate wirelessly with objects that are held above it. This technology will allow for a variety of other possibilities for games and activities in the future.
Internet Browser
Using the second screen of the Wii U GamePad and your home television, enjoy a fun and intuitive way to surf the Internet from the comfort of your couch.
Other Controllers
The Wii U console is capable of supporting two Wii U GamePad controllers, up to four Wii Remote (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers or Wii U Pro Controllers, and Wii accessories such as the Nunchuk, Classic Controller and Wii Balance Board.
Networking
Wii U can be connected to the Internet via a wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) connection. The console features four USB 2.0 connectors ? two in the front and two in the rear ? that support Wii LAN Adapters (optional).
Video Output
Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI?, Wii Component Video, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV.
Audio Output
Uses six-channel PCM linear output via HDMI connector, or analog output via the AV Multi Out connector.
Wii Compatibility
Nearly all Wii software and accessories can be used with Wii U.
*Total system storage (of which 25 GB is free space)
Brand new.? 12 months manufacturers warranty.
Euro unit supplied with UK 3-pin adapter.
Tracked postage
Top comments
JohnnyRoller
26 Apr 165#20
Each to their own I suppose. In my opinion the Wii U is easily the best console for children of all ages, it's also the best family console. A great feature for families with a toddler and old children is the Gamepad; so you don't have to sacrifice the main TV in the living room. Also it's great for nostalgia, I buy games for the kids just for that reason alone. Children have to experience Mario and Zelda etc. Half the junk on Xbox One and PS4 are the same as the 360 and PS3 so may as well own those instead as a lot cheaper and a much bigger library of games. No child needs more than 20 games in reality so you could pick 20 amazing games for children on the Wii U and actually enjoy playing with them as a family.
pazuzu17
26 Apr 163#18
Great, great console, truly. Solid hardware with an eclectic library of games, a dozen or so absolutely essential playing - in my opinion - and unlike trollers who snipe from the sidelines having never owned OR played said console or games, I own and have played them all.
fat-pudding
26 Apr 163#17
Don't do this, many of the kids games for the PS4 and Xbox One are not great. I recently got a Wii U to go with our Xbox 360, Xbox One and PS3. Turns out it's probably the best console out there for fun family gaming, 4 player Mario Kart and Nintendo land with the kids is great fun.
If you want to play FPS games or GTA then sure get a PS4 or Xbox One but for great family/kids games Wii U is far better than the PS4 or Xbox One. The only exception might be if you kids only want to play Minecraft in which case a PS4 or Xbox One would be better.
only after the op edited the title. the current title was just posted as a link in the first comment. which he deleted also.
mixmixi
26 Apr 162#4
Both were in my deal mate. I removed the Mario kart bundle because I noticed it was posted a few minutes ago leaving this one only. :smiley: My msitake
oUkTuRkEyIII
26 Apr 161#5
You trying to make me look silly :smile:
mixmixi
26 Apr 161#6
In order to avoid that happen, I confessed publicly. :stuck_out_tongue:
goonertillidie
26 Apr 161#7
Updated btw, even confused myself :confused: (Not difficult i know)
quglarz
26 Apr 16#8
Is this Wii U gonna be good gift for 5year old Lad? Is it possible to download games or just buy them in shop ?
mixmixi to quglarz
26 Apr 16#9
Cannot comment about the first part but games can be bought as both online downloads and in shop. :smiley:
MMeldrum to quglarz
26 Apr 161#12
You can buy games in the shops, although it's much easier and cheaper buying them online.
For a 5 year old it's a great buy, especially if you plan to play multiplayer with him. Our kids love the Mario platform games (New Super Mario Bros U, Super Mario 3D World) and the party games (Wii U Party, Mario Party 10). Nintendoland is great fun with 2-4 players too. Check out Mario Chase, Yoshi's Fruit Cart or Luigi's Ghost Mansion on YouTube.
The Wii U gets slagged off by XBox/PS4 owners but it's actually a great console if you're playing with kids. (Another really good exclusive is Lego City Undercover.)
Error440 to quglarz
26 Apr 162#15
Yes it is mario kart and lego city are the best my kid loves em and we still play 2 player wooly world I dont think we will ever actually finish that, he also likes pikmin 3 which I downloaded off eshop and he likes to watch me playing splatoon but he doesn't play that himself as its online and he will get marmerlised, its the best online shooter, fast and furious not for the amateurs like slow kids tbh.
Also xenoblade x is the best rpg since ff7 I've put 400 hours into it now, but thats not for kids, I dont think a 5 year old would be very good at it, probably enjoy driving and flying round the planet in the mech tho.
adam0812 to quglarz
26 Apr 161#16
Get him an xbox or a playstation, there's a tremendous amount of games for all ages and there will still be games being released for those platforms in 5 years. Won't be the case with wii u.
MadeInBeats to quglarz
26 Apr 162#23
The Wii U is by far the best choice of console for kids that age. It has the most magical, creative and engaging games for the minds of children... any Nintendo console always has and probably always will.
The game that's bundles with this deal though is strictly for the hardcore RPG fan parents, though... just so you know.
yesvee
26 Apr 16#10
Can someone pls tell me how many EU ->UK power adapters does it need? Just converter plug or the complete cable with UK plug?
Is it the only difference if we buy from Rakuten.
mixmixi to yesvee
26 Apr 16#13
I have bought an ipad from Pixel Electronics in the past. It came with an AU pluc and they sent me the adapter for it. Nothing extra was needed to be purchased by myself.
AST3R
26 Apr 16#11
Xenoblade is a must play Title. Best game on the wii U for me. I ordered mine from pixel last year. They gave me two 3-pin converters, so it should be good to play straight out of the box.
MMeldrum
26 Apr 16#14
If anyone buys this but has no interest in xenoblade chronicles x, I'll happily buy the unused download code off you!
fat-pudding
26 Apr 163#17
Don't do this, many of the kids games for the PS4 and Xbox One are not great. I recently got a Wii U to go with our Xbox 360, Xbox One and PS3. Turns out it's probably the best console out there for fun family gaming, 4 player Mario Kart and Nintendo land with the kids is great fun.
If you want to play FPS games or GTA then sure get a PS4 or Xbox One but for great family/kids games Wii U is far better than the PS4 or Xbox One. The only exception might be if you kids only want to play Minecraft in which case a PS4 or Xbox One would be better.
pazuzu17
26 Apr 163#18
Great, great console, truly. Solid hardware with an eclectic library of games, a dozen or so absolutely essential playing - in my opinion - and unlike trollers who snipe from the sidelines having never owned OR played said console or games, I own and have played them all.
adam0812 to pazuzu17
26 Apr 162#21
The games are great and I couldn't be without the likes of Mario, Zelda, DK etc but the weak hardware and shoe horning of the gamepad into certain games (splatoon) let it down.
adam0812
26 Apr 16#19
As an owner of all 3 current consoles and a lover of nintendo I still don't agree. Mario Kart, 3d world, nintendo land, smash are absolutely great games. As you mentioned minecraft, the lego games, little big planet, ratchet and clank, knack and then stuff like skylanders, disney infinity (granted a potentially deep hole). If your child is 5 then I'm guessing you won't want to buy them another console until the'yre maybe 10 when ps5 or whatever comes out. I just can't see how the wii u will provide that much entertainment.
JohnnyRoller
26 Apr 165#20
Each to their own I suppose. In my opinion the Wii U is easily the best console for children of all ages, it's also the best family console. A great feature for families with a toddler and old children is the Gamepad; so you don't have to sacrifice the main TV in the living room. Also it's great for nostalgia, I buy games for the kids just for that reason alone. Children have to experience Mario and Zelda etc. Half the junk on Xbox One and PS4 are the same as the 360 and PS3 so may as well own those instead as a lot cheaper and a much bigger library of games. No child needs more than 20 games in reality so you could pick 20 amazing games for children on the Wii U and actually enjoy playing with them as a family.
adam0812
26 Apr 161#22
You make a good point with the gamepad, I'd overlooked that since I'm fortunate to have a dedicated gaming set up. When i think how much my brothers used to play gameboy I can see why off tv would be nice. Hey if you can get your kids to play some classics from the e-shop they will certainly grow up with a better taste in games that the cod kids!!
fat-pudding
26 Apr 161#24
^^^ There's your problem!
fat-pudding
26 Apr 16#25
Exactly that, we got a Wii U having been given an N64 recently, my son was playing lots of Mario 64 so figured that a Wii U was a sensible purchase, especially given the amount of time he's used his 2DS. He still plays Minecraft on Xbox along with a few other games but has found that the Nintendo games have a lot more depth to them than the shallow junk that gets pushed on Xbox and Playstation.
Or just buy a wii for £20 which will play all those games as well.
bernardsfingers
26 Apr 162#28
The Wii can play none of those games.
halap3n0
26 Apr 16#29
OK sorry,it can play Wind Waker via Gamecube compatibility though, as well as DK Country Returns. And Zelda TP and Skyward Sword.
jsty3105 to halap3n0
27 Apr 16#36
But it can't play any of the games listed in that thread.
DK Country Returns does not equal DKC TRopical Freeze. And both Wind Waker and Zelda TP were both improved. Vastly so in Wind Waker's case.
pazuzu17
26 Apr 162#30
Disagree on a few counts. First, anybody who has played either MK8, SM3DW, Bayonetta 2, Smash, Wooly World, X, etc, etc, etc, can NOT describe the hardware as 'weak' and be taken seriously. Secondly, Splatoons controls via the Gamepad is entirely organic, but if you don't agree more 'traditional' controls can be implemented.
adam0812
26 Apr 161#31
I own all of the aforementioned games, so i can play splatoon with my pro controller? No I can't. Look I'm not expecting PC performance but most of those games run at 720p with little or no anti aliasing. I glad you bought bayonetta 2 up because for a game that thrives at 60fps it spends most of its time in the 40's, the wii u hardware was simply inadequate for that game. I think the wii u is great but to claim no games have been impaired somewhat by technical limitations is just ignorant.
AlexT
26 Apr 16#32
Xenoblade is an amazing, must have title if you're into exploration and RPGs. Shame it's only on Wii U but it is one of the best reasons to buy the console IMO!
pazuzu17
26 Apr 161#33
Did you ever play Bayonetta for either 360 or PS3? 360 had TERRIBLE screen-tearing, just shocking, and the PS3 port...historically bad. I'm currently playing through R&C(PS4), and while it's thus far plays and looks great, the drop to 30fps has definitely hurt it. So yes, even so-called more powerful consoles require compromises now and then.
Hedja
27 Apr 161#34
For anyone getting Xenoblade X, I thought I'd just share a guide I made if you ever get stuck at finding stuff:
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Nintendo Wii U?Premium Pack incl. Xenoblade Chronicles X
Includes a black premium Wii U console, a physical copy of the game, an Artbook and a World Map poster.
The Wii U GamePad? controller removes the traditional barriers between you, your games, and your TV by creating a second window into the video game world. It incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio LCD touch screen, as well as traditional button controls and two analog sticks.
The GamePad also includes motion control, a front-facing camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, rumble features, a sensor bar, a stylus, and support for Near Field Communication (NFC). It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and weighs approximately 1.1 pounds.
Miiverse
Miiverse is a brand-new online gaming community that lets you share experiences, discuss games and discover new content with gamers from around the world. Using your Mii character within Miiverse, you will see games, applications or entertainment content that either you have used recently, expressed interest in learning more about or that your friends are using or discussing.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Imagine a physical object in the real world affecting the game world right before your eyes... Using NFC technology, the Wii U GamePad has the capability to communicate wirelessly with objects that are held above it. This technology will allow for a variety of other possibilities for games and activities in the future.
Internet Browser
Using the second screen of the Wii U GamePad and your home television, enjoy a fun and intuitive way to surf the Internet from the comfort of your couch.
Other Controllers
The Wii U console is capable of supporting two Wii U GamePad controllers, up to four Wii Remote (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers or Wii U Pro Controllers, and Wii accessories such as the Nunchuk, Classic Controller and Wii Balance Board.
Networking
Wii U can be connected to the Internet via a wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) connection. The console features four USB 2.0 connectors ? two in the front and two in the rear ? that support Wii LAN Adapters (optional).
Video Output
Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI?, Wii Component Video, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV.
Audio Output
Uses six-channel PCM linear output via HDMI connector, or analog output via the AV Multi Out connector.
Wii Compatibility
Nearly all Wii software and accessories can be used with Wii U.
*Total system storage (of which 25 GB is free space)
Brand new.? 12 months manufacturers warranty.
Euro unit supplied with UK 3-pin adapter.
Tracked postage
Top comments
If you want to play FPS games or GTA then sure get a PS4 or Xbox One but for great family/kids games Wii U is far better than the PS4 or Xbox One. The only exception might be if you kids only want to play Minecraft in which case a PS4 or Xbox One would be better.
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For a 5 year old it's a great buy, especially if you plan to play multiplayer with him. Our kids love the Mario platform games (New Super Mario Bros U, Super Mario 3D World) and the party games (Wii U Party, Mario Party 10). Nintendoland is great fun with 2-4 players too. Check out Mario Chase, Yoshi's Fruit Cart or Luigi's Ghost Mansion on YouTube.
The Wii U gets slagged off by XBox/PS4 owners but it's actually a great console if you're playing with kids. (Another really good exclusive is Lego City Undercover.)
Also xenoblade x is the best rpg since ff7 I've put 400 hours into it now, but thats not for kids, I dont think a 5 year old would be very good at it, probably enjoy driving and flying round the planet in the mech tho.
The Wii U is by far the best choice of console for kids that age. It has the most magical, creative and engaging games for the minds of children... any Nintendo console always has and probably always will.
The game that's bundles with this deal though is strictly for the hardcore RPG fan parents, though... just so you know.
Is it the only difference if we buy from Rakuten.
If you want to play FPS games or GTA then sure get a PS4 or Xbox One but for great family/kids games Wii U is far better than the PS4 or Xbox One. The only exception might be if you kids only want to play Minecraft in which case a PS4 or Xbox One would be better.
DK Country Returns does not equal DKC TRopical Freeze. And both Wind Waker and Zelda TP were both improved. Vastly so in Wind Waker's case.
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