Just bought a Wii U. Surprisingly, there were no shortages.

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Stupid question: The Mario and Luigi deluxe version does not come with Nintendoland like the "normal" deluxe version does, right?

Also, it's crazy to think of the basic version having only 8GB, since my deluxe only has 3D World installed and it's 8/32 GB full.
 
Judging by gaf and reddit the Wii U seems to be the next gen system to own.

oh so its not GAF only? good to hear. good word of mouth is something that WiiU did not enjoy for the last year.
Nope, it doesn't come with Nintendoland.

its like 30 bucks new now.

does america have this bundle?
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Is it really recommended to get a screen protector for the gamepad? I have an OG 3DS and 3DS XL without screen protectors, but I'm not sure if I need one for the Wii U.
 
I'm getting the ps4 next friday preordered and payed already but i think the best value for mi money this holidays is the wiiu so...
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Already preordered super Mario 3D world, i'm enjoying the console much more than i expected! wind waker HD is glorius and the wonderful 101 is awesomenes.
 
I'm getting the ps4 next friday preordered and payed already but i think the best value for mi money this holidays is the wiiu so...
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Already preordered super Mario 3D world, i'm enjoying the console much more than i expected! wind waker HD is glorius and the wonderful 101 is awesomenes.

You did well son! There's so much goodness in the picture. Especially seeing gaffers drinking wheat beer, PROST!
 
I'm getting the ps4 next friday preordered and payed already but i think the best value for mi money this holidays is the wiiu so...
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Already preordered super Mario 3D world, i'm enjoying the console much more than i expected! wind waker HD is glorius and the wonderful 101 is awesomenes.
welcome to the club!
dat franziskaner!
 
Just noticed Argos (UK) are doing the Mario/Luigi bundle with Lego Marvel for £250. Anyone seen a better bundle elsewhere?
 
I'm getting the ps4 next friday preordered and payed already but i think the best value for mi money this holidays is the wiiu so...
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Already preordered super Mario 3D world, i'm enjoying the console much more than i expected! wind waker HD is glorius and the wonderful 101 is awesomenes.

Quite a lot of sexy in that picture right there. Nintendo's Wii U boxarts are super duper.
 
Is it really recommended to get a screen protector for the gamepad? I have an OG 3DS and 3DS XL without screen protectors, but I'm not sure if I need one for the Wii U.

I've had my Wii U since launch and never got around to putting a protector on it and it's fine. If you have little ones though who will be using the gamepad, I would buy one.

I do use this to cover the front when not in use. Although if you use this, it won't fit in the charging cradle.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008U25YUG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
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I'm getting the ps4 next friday preordered and payed already but i think the best value for mi money this holidays is the wiiu so...
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Already preordered super Mario 3D world, i'm enjoying the console much more than i expected! wind waker HD is glorius and the wonderful 101 is awesomenes.



I love Franziskaner, that and Erdigner are my favorite beers from the bottle.
 
I'm getting the ps4 next friday preordered and payed already but i think the best value for mi money this holidays is the wiiu so...
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Already preordered super Mario 3D world, i'm enjoying the console much more than i expected! wind waker HD is glorius and the wonderful 101 is awesomenes.

Look at that picture of amazing awesomeness. You are gonna have a blast and wait till you try 3D World. Damn
 
All those Nintendo games support it. Although NSMB might only be in multiplayer, I forget. ZombiU is only multiplayer (too many gamepad functions for sp). Ass Creed = no, according to this list of games.

Assassin's Creed 3 DOES support the Pro Controller.

Valim is reading the list wrong. The NO colum is for the CLASSIC CONTROLLER! All the games on that list support the Wii U Pro Controller. The Classic Controller column is for games that either do or do not ALSO support the Wii CC. Which means the NSMBU entry is wrong since that game does not support the CC. And neither does WWHD. Or ZombiU. So people are also clearly using the list wrong. Ultimately, the list is useless.
 
Also, it's crazy to think of the basic version having only 8GB, since my deluxe only has 3D World installed and it's 8/32 GB full.
The deluxe only has 25GB free out of the box. The basic has 3GB. So, yeah, Nintendo is very misleading in that regard. Wii Sports Club alone will eat 1.5GB of that, and it's only 40% complete. It's why I "upgraded" to the deluxe after owning the basic for a week. Game patches are around 250MB, and there will be DLC I want. So even though I do not plan on buying retail games digitally, the deluxe will probably great near full in a few years.
 
Just noticed Argos (UK) are doing the Mario/Luigi bundle with Lego Marvel for £250. Anyone seen a better bundle elsewhere?

To quote myself, found this bundle on the official store: http://store.nintendo.co.uk/wii-u-hardware/mario-mega-bundle/10874508.html

£299.99 for the Mario/Luigi console, Mario World, hat and Mario Wii Mote Plus (free next day delivery). Guess you get the Wii Mote for free, which isn't bad considering how expensive they remain.

But the Argos one is better. Would rather take Lego City over a Wii Remote initially.

If anyone else spots a good bundle let me know as I'm close to pulling the double-barreled trigger on some next-gen GameCube action.
 
Valim is reading the list wrong. The NO colum is for the CLASSIC CONTROLLER! All the games on that list support the Wii U Pro Controller. The Classic Controller column is for games that either do or do not ALSO support the Wii CC. Which means the NSMBU entry is wrong since that game does not support the CC. And neither does WWHD. Or ZombiU. So people are also clearly using the list wrong. Ultimately, the list is useless.

Ah thanks for clearing that up. I originally thought the way you said was right, but I used the classic column to double check myself - checking vs games like ZombiU that I knew didn't work with the old Wii pad, and ended up getting confused :(

Just noticed Argos (UK) are doing the Mario/Luigi bundle with Lego Marvel for £250. Anyone seen a better bundle elsewhere?

From a quick look, Smyths has a regular premium bundle (just Nintendo Land) for £199.99. Also, Amazon has Rayman+Lego City for £240.
But the bundles you linked are better if you want all those games!
 
I've had my Wii U since launch and never got around to putting a protector on it and it's fine. If you have little ones though who will be using the gamepad, I would buy one.

I do use this to cover the front when not in use. Although if you use this, it won't fit in the charging cradle.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008U25YUG/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Wow, that looks pretty snazzy. I might just go ahead and purchase this. Thanks!


In other news.....
Finally got my Wii U!!! I took advantage of the Target $25 gift card deal, and bought this bad boy.
I got the standalone Luigi U game months ago.
 
Ah thanks for clearing that up. I originally thought the way you said was right, but I used the classic column to double check myself - checking vs games like ZombiU that I knew didn't work with the old Wii pad, and ended up getting confused :(

It's a bummer that the "can't ever trust wikipedia" rule even applies to something so trivial like video game controller support. :(
 
Well I couldn't hold out. I got the Wii U Deluxe Mario bundle(the one with Luigi) for $250 from Walmart(Canada).

I have an unopened PS4 that I will be returning since there are no games I'm interested in(I have a good a PC for multiplats). I'll probably pick one up again in about a year when there are more exclusives out.
 
All of you picking up Wonderful 101 with your new Wii Us are awesome! As good as 3D world is, I still think I would have to place W101 over it when ranking Wii U software. There really isn't anything as epically awesome as the later stretches of W101. I really hope this game ends up finding its audience. It really deserves tons of love.
 
Well I couldn't hold out. I got the Wii U Deluxe Mario bundle(the one with Luigi) for $250 from Walmart(Canada).

I have an unopened PS4 that I will be returning since there are no games I'm interested in(I have a good a PC for multiplats). I'll probably pick one up again in about a year when there are more exclusives out.

Welcome to the club. What other games did you get?
 
Well I couldn't hold out. I got the Wii U Deluxe Mario bundle(the one with Luigi) for $250 from Walmart(Canada).

I have an unopened PS4 that I will be returning since there are no games I'm interested in(I have a good a PC for multiplats). I'll probably pick one up again in about a year when there are more exclusives out.

As a PC/Nintendo fanboy, I approve of your decision :D

Enjoy!
 
Welcome to the club. What other games did you get?

Thanks!, no other games yet but over the next couple months I plan on getting W101, the new 3d Mario, MH, Pikman and maybe Lego city. If I see a good deal Zombie U I wouldn't trying it either.

It just made sense to get the Wii U because it has games out right now that I want to play. That and I think Nintendo needs all the support they can get right now. They are one of the few game companies that aren't trying to screw consumers(with dlc, micro transactions, drm, etc).
 
Going to be that one guy, but if you like high fantasy and Zelda isn't enough (or you don't like WW), pick up DS 2. Fairly extensive amount of hours since the first set of DLC and preorder bonuses are packed in.
 
I'm getting the ps4 next friday preordered and payed already but i think the best value for mi money this holidays is the wiiu so...
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Already preordered super Mario 3D world, i'm enjoying the console much more than i expected! wind waker HD is glorius and the wonderful 101 is awesomenes.

The console box art is so lovely. Glad you're enjoying it.
 
I'm getting the ps4 next friday preordered and payed already but i think the best value for mi money this holidays is the wiiu so...
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Already preordered super Mario 3D world, i'm enjoying the console much more than i expected! wind waker HD is glorius and the wonderful 101 is awesomenes.

You are in for a treat. This is the best time to buy a Wii U.

Congrats man.
 
They're buying them AND enjoying it...I haven't heard of anyone dislike it.

I've heard some people not enjoy it, but it's because they got it on launch and didn't play ANYTHING this year, missing out on W101 and Pikmin is unforgivable.

I'm having a blast, I thought the loading would be awful but it's perfectly fine for me, I also love EVERYTHING about the damn console. I just need a better battery for my control.
 
If the Wii U launched with these titles within the first three months, I think I'd be as happy as everyone else in here. But man it was the roughest post-launch drought I've been through.
 
Nintendo should just fund it. I think this is a good idea.

It would be nice for Nintendo to do that. However, Nintendo would be better of investing in a different project whether it's one of its own or one it seeks to publish from a third party. It needs a game that will actually sell some copies.
 
It would be nice for Nintendo to do that. However, Nintendo would be better of investing in a different project whether it's one of its own or one it seeks to publish from a third party. It needs a game that will actually sell some copies.

Nintendo really should fund some ports or projects and collaborate with third parties more.

They have the money.
 
It would be nice for Nintendo to do that. However, Nintendo would be better of investing in a different project whether it's one of its own or one it seeks to publish from a third party. It needs a game that will actually sell some copies.

Or they could fund them to make mario zombi u where the mushroom kingdom has been infected and you has to survive infected toads and other creatures from the mushroom kingdom. You'd also team up with bowser and be forced to kill an infected luigi.
 
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