WiiU Launch Bundles/Prices

YenRug 14 Sep 2012 12:59:40 730 posts
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I'm a bit surprised no-one's set up a specific thread for this, instead letting things get buried in the general WiiU discussions. Anyway, I'm going to start off by listing the 3 launch system "bundles" that have been announced, detailing what's contained in them; after that I'll do a second post compiling current sources and their prices for the bundles.

Straight from the official Nintendo site: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/wii_u_52414.html

Basic Pack

Wii U Console (White) x1
Internal flash memory 8GB (A section of the internal memory is reserved for system data)
Wii U GamePad (White) x1
Wii U GamePad stylus (White)
Wii U AC Adapter x1
Wii U GamePad AC Adapter x1
HDMI Cable (1.5m) x1
Sensor bar not included

Premium Pack

Wii U Console (Black) x1
Internal flash memory 32GB (A section of the internal memory is reserved for system data)
Wii U GamePad (Black) x1
Wii U GamePad stylus (Black)
Wii U GamePad Cradle x1
Wii U GamePad Stand x1
Wii U Console Stand x1
Wii U AC Adapter x1
Wii U GamePad AC Adapter x1
HDMI Cable (1.5m) x1
Sensor bar x1
Nintendo Land software
Nintendo Network Premium

ZombiU Premium Pack*

Wii U Console (Black) x1
Internal flash memory 32GB (A section of the internal memory is reserved for system data)
Wii U GamePad (Black) x1
Wii U GamePad stylus (Black)
Wii U Pro Controller (Black) x1
Wii U GamePad Cradle x1 (possibly removed)
Wii U GamePad Stand x1 (possibly removed)
Wii U Console Stand x1 (possibly removed)
Wii U AC Adapter x1
Wii U GamePad AC Adapter x1
HDMI Cable (1.5m) x1
Sensor bar x1
ZombiU software
Nintendo Network Premium

*Not listed on official site, retailer descriptions of content varies.

Confirmed that Nintendo Land is removed from ZombiU Premium Bundle:

https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/246602439728435201

The ZombiU Pack is like the #WiiU Premium Pack but instead of Nintendo Land it includes the #ZombiU game and a black Wii U Pro Controller.

Edited by YenRug at 15:28:38 05-10-2012

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YenRug 14 Sep 2012 13:01:20 730 posts
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CURRENT BEST PRICES:

ShopTo.net

Basic = �247.85
Premium = �296.86
ZombiU = �324.85

Website listings:

Amazon have got a page listing "launch" bundles and software:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html/ref=tsm_1_fb_s_uk_mac2du?ie=UTF8&docId=1000669623

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �248.00
Premium = �299.00 - Delisted/sold out
ZombiU = �329.00

GAME have got a page listing "launch" bundles and software:

http://www.game.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HubArticleView?hubId=170589&articleId=170595&catalogId=10201&langId=44&storeId=10151&cm_sp=WiiU-_-topnav-_-secure

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �259.99 - Sold out
Premium = �309.99
ZombiU = �349.99

Are also offering their own bundles based on both premium bundles with extra games.

Gamestation have got a page listing "launch" bundles and software:

http://www.gamestation.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HubArticleView?hubId=170693&articleId=170694&catalogId=10202&langId=45&storeId=10651&cm_sp=WiiU-_-topnav-_-WiiU

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �259.99 - Sold out
Premium = �309.99
ZombiU = �349.99

Zavvi have got a page listing "launch" bundles and software:

http://www.zavvi.com/offers/wii-u-announcement.list

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �249.99
Premium = �299.99 - Delisted/sold out
ZombiU = �319.99 - Sold out

The Hut have got a page listing "launch" bundles and software:

http://www.thehut.com/offers/wii-u-announcement.list

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �249.99
Premium = �399.99 - w/ Just Dance 4 and Sports Connection
ZombiU = �319.99 - Delisted/sold out

Play.com have got a page listing "launch" bundles and software:

Screwy URL

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �259.99
Premium = �309.99 - Not listed
ZombiU = �349.99 - Not listed

ShopTo.Net have got a page listing "launch" bundles and software:

http://www.shopto.net/product/search?genre=HARDWARE&platform=wii%20u&view=_list

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �247.85
Premium = �296.86
ZombiU = �324.85

HMV have got a page listing "launch" bundles and software:

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/navigate.do?ctx=3071;6;-1;-1;-1&pGroupID=6&pSubGroupID=757

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �249.99 - Delisted/sold out
Premium = �299.99
ZombiU = �329.99

Tesco have got a page listing "launch" bundles and software:

http://www.tesco.com/direct/technology-gaming/nintendo-wii-u-consoles/cat16100054.cat?catId=4294863703

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �248.00
Premium = �299.00
ZombiU = �329.00 - Not listed

Sainsbury's have got a page listing "launch" bundles and software:

http://www.sainsburysentertainment.co.uk/en/Wii-U/format.html?format=games/wiiu

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �249.99
Premium = �299.99
ZombiU = �329.99 - Sold out

Blockbuster are stocking the Basic and Premium package:

http://www.blockbuster.co.uk/search/buy-online/wii/consoles/wii-consoles.htm

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �249.99
Premium = �299.99

SimplyGames are only stocking the Basic and Premium package:

http://www.simplygames.com/pf/Nintendo_Wii_U/

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �249.99 - "Temp out of stock"
Premium = �299.99

Argos have got a page listing "launch" bundles and software:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/searchTerms/WII+U.htm

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �259.99
Premium = �309.99
ZombiU = �349.99

Gameseek have got a page listing "launch" bundles and software:

http://www.gameseek.co.uk/Consoles/NintendoWiiU/

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �249.99 - Sold out
Premium = �299.99 - Sold out
ZombiU = �329.99 - Sold out

Toys R Us have got a page listing "launch" bundles and software:

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/index.jsf?fh_eds=%EF%BF%BD&fh_search=770083&fh_view_size=10&fh_start_index=0

Current bundle prices:

Basic = �254.89 - 14th December
Premium = �309.99
ZombiU = �349.99 - 14th December

Please post any other sources/updates below, I will try to keep this up to date.

Edited by YenRug at 17:48:12 30-10-2012

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quadfather 14 Sep 2012 14:21:14 4,732 posts
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The amazon zombi premium didn't have nintendoland included, but now it apparently does

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YenRug 14 Sep 2012 14:41:49 730 posts
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@quadfather Yeah, there seems to be some confusion about what's in or out in the two bundles, though that just seems to have been answered:

Nintendo UK ‏@NintendoUK

The ZombiU Pack is like the #WiiU Premium Pack but instead of Nintendo Land it includes the #ZombiU game and a black Wii U Pro Controller.

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Razz 14 Sep 2012 14:47:43 57,902 posts
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As helpful as this thread seems to be, I suspect most will pop into Asda/Tesco on launch night and pick one up for cheaper than whatever these online retailers are offering. Whatever the prces now, I suspect they'll come down a bit anyway. As �300 is about $500 o_O

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joelstinton 14 Sep 2012 14:56:42 3,977 posts
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Yeah i'm expecting about 30 quid to come off each bundle. Zombie u will go down to 300 i think. 230 and 269 i think be the prices of the other two.

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AcidSnake 14 Sep 2012 15:02:42 6,657 posts
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@YenRug:
Good idea, maybe keep a separate list at the top citing where the bundles are cheapest?

And yeah, just like 3DS prices will come crashing down the last two weeks prior to launch...

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YenRug 19 Sep 2012 14:50:13 730 posts
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Zavvi/TheHut have bumped their prices up by �15-20, but they're still the cheapest (just). I've updated and added other sites to the list.

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trav 19 Sep 2012 15:55:20 892 posts
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@YenRug Placed a Zavvi order when it was �300 for the ZombiU bundle. Seems they are honouring it for the time being as it's not changed in my account.

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DaM 19 Sep 2012 16:23:35 11,735 posts
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trav wrote:
@YenRug Placed a Zavvi order when it was �300 for the ZombiU bundle. Seems they are honouring it for the time being as it's not changed in my account.

Yeah, give it a few weeks

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kinky_mong 19 Sep 2012 17:55:35 7,955 posts
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trav wrote:
@YenRug Placed a Zavvi order when it was �300 for the ZombiU bundle. Seems they are honouring it for the time being as it's not changed in my account.

Enjoy your Wii U when it turns up 4 weeks late, and is not actually the bundle you ordered.

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Carlo 19 Sep 2012 17:58:00 17,024 posts
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kinky_mong wrote:
trav wrote:
@YenRug Placed a Zavvi order when it was �300 for the ZombiU bundle. Seems they are honouring it for the time being as it's not changed in my account.
Enjoy your Wii U when it turns up 4 weeks late, and is not actually the bundle you ordered.

FACT!

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YenRug 19 Sep 2012 18:02:19 730 posts
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trav wrote:
@YenRug Placed a Zavvi order when it was �300 for the ZombiU bundle. Seems they are honouring it for the time being as it's not changed in my account.

I'm in the same boat, as soon as I saw the price increase I went and checked my account.

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Carlo 24 Sep 2012 13:11:10 17,024 posts
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So... Still no better than �300 for the ZombiU price?

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YenRug 24 Sep 2012 15:32:37 730 posts
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Carlo wrote:
So... Still no better than �300 for the ZombiU price?

The best price for ZombiU bundle is now �319.99.

Just added Gameseek who are now cheapest on the Basic and Premium bundles, equal cheapest on ZombiU bundle.

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YenRug 24 Sep 2012 23:53:28 730 posts
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Possible cheaper option via Toys R Us, check the listing post for details.

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SteveEvil 25 Sep 2012 10:30:47 4 posts
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Tried that Toys R Us discount code and it appears they're already aware of it, as it was rejected immediately.

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YenRug 25 Sep 2012 11:14:28 730 posts
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SteveEvil wrote:
Tried that Toys R Us discount code and it appears they're already aware of it, as it was rejected immediately.

Thanks!

Listing updated and code removed.

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YenRug 5 Oct 2012 14:15:45 730 posts
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Reviewed and updated. Prices have generally risen on those sites which were previously cheaper and several sites now have certain bundles delisted/sold out.

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Cadence 5 Oct 2012 14:33:19 1,526 posts
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Thanks for pulling this all together YenRug!

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tonimoon 7 Oct 2012 00:11:39 4 posts
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The smart thing to do is let technology do the legwork. i haven't got a lot of money, so when i can save a fiver i will. the thing with writing prices makes it hard to find wheres cheapest over and over again. no offence YeRug. check out GAMEstock to get up to the minute prices. http://www.gamestock.co.uk/wiiubundles
what do you think?

I haven't got anything against zavvi, but their delivery has been very slow in the past.

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mal 7 Oct 2012 01:05:22 20,471 posts
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So, same prices as Yenrug managed to find, except less up to date on whether Zavvi were still taking orders or not. Good going, soldier.

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YenRug 7 Oct 2012 01:05:26 730 posts
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tonimoon wrote:
The smart thing to do is let technology do the legwork. i haven't got a lot of money, so when i can save a fiver i will. the thing with writing prices makes it hard to find wheres cheapest over and over again. no offence YeRug. check out GAMEstock to get up to the minute prices. http://www.gamestock.co.uk/wiiubundles
what do you think?

I haven't got anything against zavvi, but their delivery has been very slow in the past.

No offence taken, but if you did actually check my bundle price list you would see that the cheapest source is Gameseek as Zavvi/The Hut were sold out of the ZombiU bundle.

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SteveEvil 8 Oct 2012 09:47:14 4 posts
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One other thing to note about the Zavvi pre-orders is that they send you a code every Friday to pre-order a game at a discounted price. 2 weeks ago it was Rayman for �20, last Friday it was Just Dance 4 for �20. Worth considering if you're planning on buying a few games with it. I'm just waiting for Mario to appear at a knock-down price.

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GeezaTap 8 Oct 2012 10:43:26 279 posts
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Went with Argos myself as I can put it on my store card in order to keep money for Xmas gifts.

Looking at Wii U vids I understand how Apple-heads feel looking at Iphone vids

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YenRug 8 Oct 2012 14:33:43 730 posts
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@SteveEvil

For some reason I've not been getting those e-mails, despite being reassured I'm on the mailing list; I get stupid amounts of advertising e-mails from them, but the important ones aren't showing up.

I managed to snag the Rayman Legends code, which they supplied via customer service messaging, wasn't one I was planning to get but at �19.99 couldn't really say no; I skipped the sports game one, not seen a code for Just Dance yet, but don't think I'd get it anyway.

Considering how many weeks until launch, will be interesting to see what else shows up in their offers.

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SteveEvil 8 Oct 2012 14:39:19 4 posts
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@YenRug I'll try to update the thread each week when I get the e-mail in that case, that way you'll know if it's worth chasing customer services for the code in question.

Edited by SteveEvil at 16:05:38 08-10-2012

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YenRug 8 Oct 2012 15:55:54 730 posts
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@SteveEvil Thanks!

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chrisno21 9 Oct 2012 11:46:56 866 posts
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YenRug wrote:
Carlo wrote:
So... Still no better than �300 for the ZombiU price?
The best price for ZombiU bundle is now �319.99.

Just added Gameseek who are now cheapest on the Basic and Premium bundles, equal cheapest on ZombiU bundle.

Gameseek charge for shipping 6.99 for a Wii-U so not cheapest. Have put an order in for the Shopto one myself - though I struggle to understand my own thinking.

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Luckyjim 9 Oct 2012 12:13:24 2,587 posts
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Still no major salvos fired in the assumed price-war. Something tells me that these prices are going to stick.

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