Nintendo Wii U Console - Black Deluxe Set

Ah the Wii U. How underrated you are. I know what most are going to say: the Wii U is dead, you should get the Switch. Though we'll detail that in a bit. Let's first talk about the console itself. The Wii U is Nintendo's first HD console, so if you're the kind who needs that HD, you finally got it here; (though graphical quality in games never bothered me much). The Wii U also supports traditional composite output, so whether you have an HD tv, or an older one, this console will work on it. It can even work on a dvd player with comppsite plugs or on a laptop or pc through a capture card. The system is home to a gaint hoat of games. While I'd argue Nintendo is still more on the expensive side compared to other consoles (say, the ps3) when it comes to ir's games, there's good reason for it. Most of their games are top notch. On top of the quality of the games, you have a vast host of them to play, as not only do you have Wii U games you can play, you also have the E Shop, which is host to many Virtual Console titles of the N64, NES, SNES, GBA, DS, and a few selects from the Wii (which can be cheaper then buying the original Wii disks). There's also indie games if that's your thing. On top of all of that, it has the Wii built into it, so you can play all of your Wii games on it from the disk through the Wii Menu. Which of course opens even more options. The best part involving this, is you can display all Wii games on the gamepad and tv, allowing you to play on just the gamepad with your tv off on ANY Wii title if you so choose, even splitscreen, and with the gamepad sporting it's own sensor bar (essentially making it a psuedo Switch). Though I can hear many of you now: this is all well and good but we already kbow this stuff and why buy this when we can get Switch? Well, while admittedly many games from Wii U have been ported to the Switch, and while it's POSSIBLE that the FREE online multiplayer capabilities of the Wii U COULD get shut down, there aren't too many online Wii U titles that support online as it is, and the console is still a good buy in it's own right depending on what you're looking for. Even if free online mulriplayer and even if (as unlikely as it is) the E Shop on Wii U both cease and absolutely all support for this console dies out, I'd still say it's worth purchasing. Not only can you (currently) get most of the Switch's games on Wii U (cuz they're Wii U ports), there are some experiences you can only experience on the Wii U you won't get on Switch. On top of that, off-TV play is supported in a lot of games allowing you to play on the gamepad itself, games that support 2 player without the need to split the screen, Mario Maker and Splatoon can still be enjoyed even IF Nintendo shuts all support down; (albeit Splatoon will be limitedto Sinfle Player Campaign, Amiibo challenges, and Battle Dojo, and Mario Mario would be limited to creating levels yourself or playing the built in levels, bith would still be enjoyable), as every other Wii game would, you can watch youtube, crunchyroll, and browse the internet; all in all, the system isn't nearly as bad as everyone claims it is, and is cheaper then Switch with even more retro experiences then Switch has so far. In regards to people who say to get a Switch rather then a Wii U, for the price of the Switch ($300), I got this Wii U console from Amazon Warehouse, an ethernet adaptor for it, and many games, whereas if i were to have instead gotten Switch, I'd have only had 1 game, and that's assuming I had an extra $60 on top of the original $300. While this console may be 'dead', as many say, so too are the Playstation 2, Sega Genesis, and Nintendo 64, yet you don't see people bashing those as they do the Wii U, do you? The Wii U is a fantastic console, in spite of it's failure from a marketing standpoint, and I'd recommended it to anyone looking for a versitile local multiplayer console with a large game library.

So no offense many loved it personally I hated the Wii. When I got home from work last thing I wanted to do was fling my arms all over like a monkey an act like I was hahving fun. I ended up selling the Wii an bought a Xbox an PS3 which I love. The new ZombiU for Wii U did catch my eye though an the fact that the console is OMG yes finally HD!!!, is why I purchased a Wii U. Well I ordered the Wii U from Amazon last week an got it yesterday. First thing I noticed when taking it out of the box is the quality. I don't pick sides like alot of people do with consoles, I just buy the console that has the games I think look good. But growing up usually it was a Nintendo console we all liked to play. For quality I will def give the Wii U a 5/5 it is quiet an quite hefty for the size which is half of what the Xbox 360S is an solid feeling. It can be laid flat or upright however you prefer. The deluxe set I purchased came with a sensor bar if you wanna play your old Wii games with the nun chucks but.........hell no I kept that in the box haha. Next the controller which is what i was most worried on is now laid to rest. It is comfortable to hold the layout might take a little getting use to but one thing is for sure the quality of the controller also is better then any consoles controller i've ever seen. The features of the console an controller are also great. I see some amazing uses in the future with this controller. For features i'll have to say a 4/5 because it doesn't have a dvd/blu ray player but Nintendo is all about gaming an they do offer Netflix an more to watch so that rating could be looked at both ways. One very cool thing is the game cd's are Blu Ray so they can't get scratched which is great for kids. Now for how the console looks an plays. First game I played was ZombiU an honestly it is probably the best zombie game i've played. It looks as good as any zombie game for the Xbox or PS3 but where it shines is it's features with the controller. I also know Ubisoft mentioned that ZombiU only uses about 25% of the Wii U's power an if so I can't wait to see what future games will look like. The game controlled great an the sound was superb I will def have to say a 5/5 with my first game. Nintendo has a console that can do a billion things over what the original Wii could an is so much different yet backwards compatible for if anyone wants to play there old Wii games. If they do this right Nintendo's Wii U could be quite amazing an the winner of the next console wars. I would recommend the Wii U to anyone it finally got the horrid taste of the first Wii out of my mouth an is so much fun.

This system would have been the culmination of everything I wanted in a console during my childhood. The gamepad is an enigma that starts out slightly awkward but soon you have it sitting in your lap or aiming around the room with it and you soon realize this is what Nintendo is selling. In a world where the XBOX and PS have the same everything there is no reason for me, as a PC gamer, would ever consider wasting the money. However buying the Wii U has been the best purchase I have made in a long time. Last Christmas I picked up a brand new 32 GB version with the Mario Bros game for under $150. People just wanted the XBOX and PS to come out and get those. Since then Nintendo has dropped into our laps Mario Kart 8 with DLC that actually is good value (8 new tracks for under $20), as well as Mario 3D world which is a great game. The HD version of Zelda and lets not forget the best version of Smash Bros to date, which allows the end user to fight using the gamepad, the regular Wiimote, the Wiimote with nunchuk, the Classic controller or Classic Pro or with an adapter used or new GameCube controllers. Nintendo has really hit a home run for me and my family. I love the Ninendo characters and XBOX and PS have nothign close to that commonality and transfered nostalgia that Nintendo has with the Wii U. And 100% correct it makes NetFlix and Hulu+ and Amazon Prime Video so much better with the touchscreen to search or even read descriptions without having to enter then exit another page. At $300 its a great buy. Pick up all the cheap regular Wii games too there a ton of great games for that system that you can drop in too as well as downloadable older titles. Its a really solid system and if Nintendo decides to make a new console in the coming years I think it should just be a faster Wii U with higher Def Gamepad screen because everything else is on point. I have my SLI GTX 780's and an i7 to play Shadow of Mordor on so I highly recommend this product for those of you who are PC gamers. I haven't had a thought of a single regret re: this system. Captain Toad is tons of fun too. my 5 and 8yr olds love the system as well. I can watch TV and my son can switch the game over to the gamepad and pick up playing like nothing. Its just...amazing. Great job Nintendo.

The console itself works great and is in good condition, however, the gamepad screen is a bit yellow and has a weird purple stain, but it's only visible with black backgrounds so it's fine, it also did not come with a stylus, which the listing did not mention, overall no serious issues the console works fine

I recently purchased this console for my nephew and it's already collecting dust in the shadow of his Xbox 360. This product feels rushed to market with so many cut corners that basic amenities modern gamers have become accustomed to are nowhere to be seen. The OS is slow, poorly laid out and filled with all sorts of hurdles and 15-20 second loading screens every time you want to explore ANYTHING with it. After enduring the painfully slow day 1 mega-patch on Nintendo's anemic servers and installing all sorts of additional patches to make the system work as advertised, I found it to be highly underwhelming. Hulu+ causes the system to periodically lock-up completely (requiring a hard reset - unplugging it and then plugging it back in), the F-Zero mini-game that came bundled with the Nintendoland title constantly causes the system to prompt the user with a controller re-configuration while pausing the game (I believe this is due to the user's hands covering up the IR emitter on the top of the controller - something difficult to NOT cover up when instructed to hold the controller sideways) and the other titles just don't really feel like anything more than old Wii games with an up-scaled resolution. Compatibility is still an issue as well. The "Pro Controller" (the Xbox 360 controller-like peripheral for the Wii-U) isn't even supported by games like New Super Mario Bros. U! The shared sound between the Wii U controller and the TV is disorientating and annoying (not to mention, it nullifies any advanced sound system many home theatres use). This console doesn't offer anything that hasn't already been available for many years (with time to be refined and improved -- something Nintendo has failed to do with any of their software/hardware). As someone that has been a Nintendo fan since the original Famicom/NES, it pains me to give such a harsh criticism to the company that helped dig the video games industry out of a New Mexican landfill. Nintendo is banking on the nostalgia factor and, sadly, the gamers in this household don't live in the past (where this console belongs). Save your money and either hold off for the truly "Next Gen" hardware rolling out next year or wait for something worth purchasing from Nintendo's game catalogue.

I knew this was used going into it. It may not be worth the price they're charging here but I paid a premium for convenience and the ability to return it if something went wrong. It did not come with original packaging but did include all original parts including the sensor bar. The unit itself and the touch screen controller had visible micro scratches on the plastic which is to be expected of a device from 2015. I noticed that there were a few small holes in the outer-most lining of the touch screen but they were not an issue and never got in the way of me being able to view the screen. I just had to be careful not to make those holes bigger by using the included stylus instead of my finger all the time. The game pad is great and holds a charge for at least 4 hours or more when you turn the screen brightness down. On maximum brightness you can expect only 2 to 3 hours of gameplay. So be sure to adjust that screen brightness based on your setting to conserve battery life as you cannot turn the screen off and play games at the same time. Other than cosmetic issues and the fact that the battery life can vary drastically I am glad I bought this. It came very well packaged in bubble wrap with everything needed to plug and play immediately. The controller did have some charge but you'll want to charge it up before playing for the first time. Besides minor cosmetic scratches it performed as well as I could have hoped and I'm glad I got this because there are Wii U games like Yoshi's Wooly World that won't be ported to Switch that are worth the cost of the system just to play.

I am a casual gamer, I play much less than I used to when I was younger, but I do still game. Mainly on PC, my 360 has been collecting dust for years. I've always enjoyed the Nintendo franchise since my first NES in 1985. I bought the Wii U Deluxe set that comes with the Nintendo Land game and I also purchased Super Mario Bros U. My family and I are having so much fun with this console. The games, being the first time seeing Nintendo in full HD, look amazing! Having a blast playing Nintendo Land. The game pad is really cool. Hardware - The console itself is thin and long, about the same width as a dvd drive for a PC but longer. It is a smooth gloss black that feels and looks high end. - Included sensor bar, HDMI cable, charging cradle for game pad, stand for console if you want to stand it up and the game pad. - Can use Wii remotes and play wii games - ability to control tv from game pad Software - Took about an hour for system setup and updates. - System menu is easy to navigate - Internet setup was straight forward, although you cant choose type of encryption until after the initial test fails. I am giving this system 5 stars since it is exactly what I was expecting. A fun, casual, socially entertaining video game system. I have no interest in the new PS4 or Xbox One as my PC will always be more powerful than those two system. I bought the Nintendo Wii because I wanted something fun (and an experience you can only get from Nintendo), including all the franchises I've always enjoyed. If you are considering this system for the same reasons I bought mine, I highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed.

I expected it to be in better shape. I expected it to be in a box based on the photo and description. Both of those things are not true, and it did work just more wear and tear than expected.

Don't listen to the Nintendo haters; now that Nintendo is actually putting out some actual games for the system, the Wii U is definitely worth the purchase. Pikmin 3 and EarthBound (yes, they FINALLY released EarthBound for Virtual Console!!!) are reasons ALONE to own a Wii U. I'm highly impressed with the whole Gamepad thing; it's far more fun than I thought it would be, especially with multiplayer (I hope they do more Nintendo Land style things, because that was WAY more fun than "Wii Play" ever was, lol). I don't know, you can brag about all the "features" and "multiplayer-ness" that the other consoles have all you want, but let's be honest, is online multiplayer really that big a deal anymore? It's all the same to me; jerks who yell at you from across the world for not being good at the game, or for being better at them at the game. I much prefer this simple, fun system that I can sit down and play with my girlfriend and just have an absolute blast with. And again, any online, third party crap that I want to play, I have or can get on Steam. Why would you ever want to play a generic crappy shooter game on a Nintendo console anyway? Bring back Jet Force Gemini and then we'll talk, but otherwise... Anyway, all arguments aside, I'm satisfied with my purchase and I highly reccomend a Wii U to anyone who loves gaming for what gaming was originally meant for; fun. It's an escape from reality, something to RELIEVE your stress, not add to it.

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I prefer the Wii Virtual console (should be how they play wii, rather than Wii Menu), Netflix channel is better on the Wii in the GUI area. The system is very awesome, with incredible features, you can run the game and TV. It's better than anything out there now. Still uses removable media. Annoying it won't search for your ethernet, but even wireless, updates don't take that long. A good download manager. Basic is worth much less than the difference in cost. Nintendo Land is a good amusement, especially for getting use to the system quickly. I hate all the DLC in this world and some things actually don't annoy you with endless mods and crap for extra cost still. I mean, add it to the sequel and I'll get a disk.

The Wii U, introduced by Nintendo, is the latest HD console to hit the gaming market. Like many, I was a little apprehensive about purchasing this new hardware as some individuals expressed dissatisfaction towards the product; however, after owning the console for more than a week, I can safely say that it has exceeded my expectations on every level. The Wii U is great as one can play a game, for example Mario U, on either the T.V. screen or the 6 inch screen gaming tablet (included) thus effectively removing the dependance of playing on the big screen. The latter allows your family members to watch their favorite T.V. show or movie on the T.V. screen while independently playing on the gaming tablet. Simply put, this feature comes very handy. Furthermore, the console boasts 1080p graphics, an online community (Miiverse) where one can interact with fellow gamers around the world about their favorite games, a streaming application called TVii (coming late December release) for active users of Netflix and an Internet Browser. Effectively, I can see this console being my main gaming hub and much more. Furthermore, all Wii games and remotes will be compatible with this new version. Hence, I am very content with my purchase and expect many great things from Nintendo - this console has a lot of potential. P.S. If this purchase is for your kid for Christmas, please do yourself a favor and plug the machine prior to Christmas as there is a mandatory update to be downloaded. It would be a travesty to have to wait 1 hour to play during Christmas before playing.

Wii U is simply a gift that keeps on giving! It is a major improvement from the Wii we purchased 3 years ago, and Nintendo Land is sooo fun to play--I am talking about us in our 50s hehe!!! The Hi-Def visuals are awesome, the game pad is very responsive! The only downside is the internet connection takes a lot of time to set up--they assumed everybody has a broadband Wifi (expensive BUT fast)...we only have a 25 mbps wifi, though! All in all an excellent console, gamepad and gaming experience! HIGHLY recommended!