So . . . .  I cannot believe I'm doing this, but I'm thinking to purchase a Wii U.

 

It all started with Mario Kart 8.  I was getting all psyched for it to be released, gearing up to buy it the day it came out in Gamestop, when I discovered the terrible, horrible truth:

 

 

It's only coming out for the Wii U

 

 

I don't know what rock I was living under, but somehow I didn't know this until Sora96 kindly pointed it out to me. : P  After telling him that I have no interest whatsoever in purchasing a Wii U, I began to think "Hmm . . . a Wii U's not such a bad idea . . . ."  And that started a terrible mental virus that isn't possible to remedy, not without sating its lust. : P

 

I don't have a Wii, so this would be my first Nintendo home console since, well, the Nintendo 64.  Anyhow, now that I've accepted and embraced the fact that I need a Wii U, I'm trying to decide if I want to buy a new or used one.  I can get a used one for about $149, whereas a new one would be pretty close to $235. Which would you do?  I'm on a very tight budget, so saving pennies is definitely ideal for me.  I want the console to last, but I don't mind if it's already been used a bit.  Is it a terrible idea to get a used console, or have others had okay experiences with this?  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

That's a tough one... I'd probably say a used one, since I doubt many will be in that bad of a condition. Although, if you want Mario Kart 8, they're also selling bundles that come with that, a Gamepad skin, and a Wii Remote Plus, all of which are Mario themed. It's all your choice in the end, though.

New U or Used U?

I know you wanna save big money, but I'd recommend the Mario Kart 8 Bundle. You'll get the console with Mario Kart 8, a Wii Remote, and using Club Nintendo to register your Mario Kart 8 you can choose to get a code for either New Super Mario Bros. U, Nintendoland, Wii Party U, or The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD for free. It'll probably cost you $245, but you're not paying $235 + $63.49 (for MK8). You'll easily discover something about the system you'll like once you have it in your hands. Nintendo didn't market the console well, but the few of us who had no interest, but bought the Wii U anyway make it our number one most used home console. But the used console is $149? 

Edited May 12, 201411 yr by Vexoria

well used and how did you find such cheap prices im trying to get one for my b day also

So . . . .  I cannot believe I'm doing this, but I'm thinking to purchase a Wii U.

 

It all started with Mario Kart 8.  I was getting all psyched for it to be released, gearing up to buy it the day it came out in Gamestop, when I discovered the terrible, horrible truth:

 

 

It's only coming out for the Wii U

 

 

I don't know what rock I was living under, but somehow I didn't know this until Sora96 kindly pointed it out to me. : P  After telling him that I have no interest whatsoever in purchasing a Wii U, I began to think "Hmm . . . a Wii U's not such a bad idea . . . ."  And that started a terrible mental virus that isn't possible to remedy, not without sating its lust. : P

 

I don't have a Wii, so this would be my first Nintendo home console since, well, the Nintendo 64.  Anyhow, now that I've accepted and embraced the fact that I need a Wii U, I'm trying to decide if I want to buy a new or used one.  I can get a used one for about $149, whereas a new one would be pretty close to $235. Which would you do?  I'm on a very tight budget, so saving pennies is definitely ideal for me.  I want the console to last, but I don't mind if it's already been used a bit.  Is it a terrible idea to get a used console, or have others had okay experiences with this?  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

The Wii U would be a good buy if you dont have a Wii. It has backwards compatibility so you can play Wii games. I'd get it used so its cheaper. Its not that different from a new one.

New

shiny new shiny

Fool. New. Support the people who made it.

Used. Save some money for a PS4.

New. What if the Gamepad's screen has a lot of scratches? Ew...

Get the Mario Kart Bundle,you'll get the game with the console,a free Wii Remote and when you register Mario Kart 8 in the Club Nintendo site you get a free game to download from the e-shop

 

Also the Wii U has more upcoming games not just Mario Kart:Bayonetta 2,Fatal Frame(yes the announced a new Fatal Frame game for the Wii U),Xenoblade 2,Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem,Smash Bros 4......etc

Get the Mario Kart Bundle,you'll get the game with the console,a free Wii Remote and when you register Mario Kart 8 in the Club Nintendo site you get a free game to download from the e-shop

 

Also the Wii U has more upcoming games not just Mario Kart:Bayonetta 2,Fatal Frame(yes the announced a new Fatal Frame game for the Wii U),Xenoblade 2,Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem,Smash Bros 4......etc

Don't forget the ones that are already released, like Super Mario 3D World, Wind Waker HD, Pikmin 3, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, etc.

Don't forget the ones that are already released, like Super Mario 3D World, Wind Waker HD, Pikmin 3, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, etc.

Yeah

 

Super Mario 3D World

 

Pikmin 3

 

Wonderful 101

 

Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze

 

Zelda Wind Waker HD

 

There is already a lot of games on the system and with the release of the other games this year it'll be so much worth owning especially with Mario Kart 8 and Smash 4

so at this point a Wii U purchase isn't something regrettable or some thing that needs the (I can't believe I'm doing this) on the title of the thread

 

It's a great console it's just need a better marketing,which thankfully has been improved with how Mario Kart 8 and Smash 4 were handled unlike Last year's drought

Thanks for all the advice and suggestions, everyone.  After much debate and consideration, I finally decided to go with a new console for about $250, shipping included.  I considered a bundle, but I'm hoping to get my next paycheck before Mario Kart 8 is released.  It may seem silly, but breaking this up over the course of some time rather than one lumpsome is beneficial to me.

 

 

 

well used and how did you find such cheap prices im trying to get one for my b day also

You can find some pretty sweet deals on eBay, though I know eBay can sometimes be risky to purchase from.  Good luck!  I hope that you get one for your birthday.

 

 

Yeah

 

Super Mario 3D World

 

Pikmin 3

 

Wonderful 101

 

Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze

 

Zelda Wind Waker HD

 

There is already a lot of games on the system and with the release of the other games this year it'll be so much worth owning especially with Mario Kart 8 and Smash 4

so at this point a Wii U purchase isn't something regrettable or some thing that needs the (I can't believe I'm doing this) on the title of the thread

 

It's a great console it's just need a better marketing,which thankfully has been improved with how Mario Kart 8 and Smash 4 were handled unlike Last year's drought

Thanks for the advice. : )  The main reason I said that I can't believe I'm doing this is because 1 ) I just bought a very expensive piece of furniture and am still groaning over that, and 2) I just got through telling everyone how I wasn't going to get a Wii U anytime soon. : P

Thanks for all the advice and suggestions, everyone.  After much debate and consideration, I finally decided to go with a new console for about $250, shipping included.  I considered a bundle, but I'm hoping to get my next paycheck before Mario Kart 8 is released.  It may seem silly, but breaking this up over the course of some time rather than one lumpsome is beneficial to me.

 

 

 

You can find some pretty sweet deals on eBay, though I know eBay can sometimes be risky to purchase from.  Good luck!  I hope that you get one for your birthday.

 

 

Thanks for the advice. : )  The main reason I said that I can't believe I'm doing this is because 1 ) I just bought a very expensive piece of furniture and am still groaning over that, and 2) I just got through telling everyone how I wasn't going to get a Wii U anytime soon. : P

Oh,now I see what you mean.Though you can get it as a christmas present if you want to save your money

 

 

 

You can find some pretty sweet deals on eBay, though I know eBay can sometimes be risky to purchase from.  Good luck!  I hope that you get one for your birthday.

 

 

 

   REALLY wait are you getting 8 gb version or deluxe

Used. Save some money for a PS4.

dude i love that pic im getting a poster off gamestop rewards for that ffx hd pic

Used. Save some money for a PS4.

YEAH. i actualy found a person near me on craigslist and found for 300 but i prefer wii u 

Get the Mario Kart Bundle,you'll get the game with the console,a free Wii Remote and when you register Mario Kart 8 in the Club Nintendo site you get a free game to download from the e-shop

 

Also the Wii U has more upcoming games not just Mario Kart:Bayonetta 2,Fatal Frame(yes the announced a new Fatal Frame game for the Wii U),Xenoblade 2,Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem,Smash Bros 4......etc

what zenoblade 2

Edited May 13, 201411 yr by sora900

   REALLY wait are you getting 8 gb version or deluxe

I'm getting the deluxe 32 GB version.  I contemplated the 8GB one, but decided that wouldn't be very much space to work with.

I'm getting the deluxe 32 GB version.  I contemplated the 8GB one, but decided that wouldn't be very much space to work with.

Not to mention that with the Deluxe console, any purchase made on the eShop will give back points that can be used to redeem eShop points to buy more games with (which in return gain more points for you).

I'm getting the deluxe 32 GB version.  I contemplated the 8GB one, but decided that wouldn't be very much space to work with.

wow i cant find any for even 200 bucks for wii u 

   REALLY wait are you getting 8 gb version or deluxe

dude i love that pic im getting a poster off gamestop rewards for that ffx hd pic

YEAH. i actualy found a person near me on craigslist and found for 300 but i prefer wii u 

what zenoblade 2

Monolith Soft's making a new game that's incredibly similar to Xenoblade. Heck, the combat's clearly inspired by Xenoblade's:

 

Monolith Soft's making a new game that's incredibly similar to Xenoblade. Heck, the combat's clearly inspired by Xenoblade's:

 

seems pretty cool

So now the question is this: should I buy new or used games for it?

wow i cant find any for even 200 bucks for wii u 

You may have luck over on eBay.  I found several pretty good deals, though to get a brand new one you'll probably have to spend at least $250.  The used were right around $200 shipping included.

So now the question is this: should I buy new or used games for it?

You may have luck over on eBay.  I found several pretty good deals, though to get a brand new one you'll probably have to spend at least $250.  The used were right around $200 shipping included.

   ooooohhhhhh oh these games ninja gaiden razors edge call of duty black ops 2 assaians creed 4 black flag super mario 3d world  and nintendo land

 

 

ALSO can you please give me a link to one 200 or lower price please

   REALLY wait are you getting 8 gb version or deluxe

dude i love that pic im getting a poster off gamestop rewards for that ffx hd pic

YEAH. i actualy found a person near me on craigslist and found for 300 but i prefer wii u 

what zenoblade 2

the sequel to Xenoblade that was released on the original Wii,which is a continuation of the Xeno series that started with Xenogears and Xenosaga