Wii U Price Drop/ WW bundle

[Zero]

So there's been a lot of discussion about the 2DS, so it kinda stole the spotlight from this, but on Sept. 20th Nintendo will release a Wind Waker HD Bundle that includes the game, a Wii U Deluxe, and a custom Zelda themed Wii U gamepad. In addition, they're also going to be pricing this bundle (and future Deluxe consoles) at $299, a $50 price cut. I'm going to assume they will also be discontinuing the white basic Wii U, but I don't think they've said that flat out.

Thoughts?

I think it was a necessary move for them if they want to not only actually get people buying Wii Us, but compete with the upcoming PS4/XB1 launches. I'm not sure how much it will change things for them, but I do know at least a couple of people who are actually considering buying Wii Us now when this comes out.

 

[thatguythere]

If I had some money, I would consider buying this bundle. I am liking the look of the controller there, do you know if the actual console have any design on it?

 

[Mister Nickels]

That gamepad is just too sexy for words.

But keep in mind you don't get a physical copy of either the game or the book that comes with it. Not a deal breaker for me or anyone I know, but still a con in my book.

 

[grossaffe]

I really wish it came with a physical copy of WindWaker and Hyrule Historia. ... And that it were coming out later when I'd actually have money to buy it. Also, the base console could use a Zelda theme, not just the gamepad.

 

[Zero]

On the plus side you still get the game 2 weeks before it hits retail stores. I guess you could also just sell the included download code and use that to buy the physical version when it comes out.