I picked this bundle up for $217 on amazon warehouse deals, having purchased a open box TV from that division and having no issues I went for it. This was a good call because it was basically brand new, there was no club Nintendo code inside, but I am not sure if that was just because this is the value console or because it was an open box, nothing else was opened or other than new so who knows. I purchased this console because I wanted a game system that my kid could enjoy as he grows up, he is about to turn 3 and is starting to get a grasp on games so what better than a Nintendo console to show him the joy of gaming, and this fits the bill perfectly all while satisfying Dad's love of electronics and games as well.
I like many around here am a longtime gamer, about 30 years or so so I've seen or owned every console that's come and gone for the most part and I gotta say I truly love this console and feel Nintendo has done a bad job of explaining how great it is to the general public. I have a gaming PC and a smaller form factor (but still powerful) Steam box that I use for my main "hardcore" gaming but I can see this WiiU easily eating into that time. Also it should be noted I hated the original Wii and despised the forced motion controls on everything. Sometimes (most of the time) I just want to use a simple gamepad control setup. The WiiU has many more control options and solves this nagging issue I had with the Wii. The other reason I hated the Wii was the lack of HD graphics, this is also solved very nicely and while the WiiU can't crank out the polygons like the PS4 or Xbox1 it does not really matter as much as these games on the WiiU look pretty damn good, especially the first party Nintendo games with their crisp and clear cartoon style that translates very well to HD. Besides if I want a framerate destroying machine I do not look to the Ps4 and Xbox1 anyways, I look to my gaming PC with dual radeon r290's in crossfire and my steam library. So essentially if you have kids or love Nintendo first party games (or both) this is really the console for you and me I can recommend it without any reservation.
Pros:
-Awesome gamepad with a nice screen that not only opens up new ways to play it without the TV but is built well and controls nicely. Plus the sound adds depth and you can plus headphones into it for late night gaming!
-Finally a Nintendo console with HD graphics.
-Very nicely (if not a bit quirky) integrated online features throughout the console that costs nothing to access.
-Compatible with all Wii games and accessories (nice non-jerk move by Nintendo)
-Many games seem built with drop in/out local co-op in mind that is far more seamless than most consoles I've seen. Plus these features extend to help facilitate kids/parents playing together without any hassle whatsoever. This is a HUGE plus
-First party Nintendo new titles plus classics and app store games.
-Small, sleek form factor that is quiet.
-Console is very fairly priced AND games are also very nicely priced here on Amazon.
Cons:
-Lack of 3rd party game support could hurt this console in the long run
-Small built in storage, really small. (must use usb or sd storage to expand)
-Menus and general browsing is not exactly lightning fast, it's not bad but its not super speedy either.
-Large update out of the box that may upset some with slow internet.
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