Super Smash Bros. + Splatoon Wii U Hardware Bundle Emerges in GameStop Black Friday Advert

Good bundles, it should drive some sales.

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Can you do a system transfer and then redownload the preinstalled games? I'm thinking of upgrading from a basic 8 gb edition

@uhhhhhhhh i think you can

HAHA! Called a smash/splatoon bundle!

@ThomasBW84 Isn't the Walking Dead by TellTale games out on Wii U now? How come I haven't seen any articles on it?

Smash U is my favorite Wii U game, but Splatoon is the number one reason to own a Wii U. Maybe that makes no sense, but I fully believe Splatoon is worth the purchase of the system itself.

@uhhhhhhhh For the 3DS, that works. I would imagine it works the same for the Wii U, but I don't know.

@uhhhhhhhh I bought a 3DS with MArio Kart 7 pre-installed. When you transfer your games from the old system it doesn't delete the pre-installed games it just adds the ones from your old system.

'leaked' huh..... i doubt it. either way it's not a bad showing from Gamestop. Now I wonder about the other retailers.

Yay? I mean it's cool but it ain't gonna save the Wii U. The holiday season is too weak. Oh well.

I'll be getting those ornaments...and I might get that huge link figure.

Sold my Xbox recently. Buying this bundle for my kids (and, of course, myself) this Black Friday.

Can't want to play the more family-friendly co-op games. It is clear that Nintendo is the only company that cares about family friendly games or couch co-op anymore.

@mariovslink62 Nobody is interested in saving the Wii U. Gotta get out of that mindset.

Good bundles, still not the greatest price for a last gen console, though. This could tempt me to buy a Wii U, if playstation doesn't have a bunch of games for amazing prices, that is

@uhhhhhhhh : Yes. I got a replacement console from Nintendo when my Wii U was fried. Using my old NNID i could just reinstall my download games.

I'm getting a second wii u for the house now.

@hYdeks What was the point of this comment?

@hYdeks this system is current gen.

GameStop will also have "rare" amiibo that day as well. It'll still be at MSRP, but it'll be interesting to see what amiibo will be available. The Ike amiibo is pictured in the ad.

Another noteworthy fact of that ad that seems to have passed over is that a Gamestop exclusive
Ike restock will happen around that time, which more or less confirms that amiibo exclusitivity will rotate different ones in and out.

@hYdeks Just so you know, this "last gen system" sports FAR more quality gaming options for your average consumer than both the PS4 and the XBONE combined.

Basically, the PS4 has no titles of any quality outside of epic Japanese RPG and M-rated FPS, M-rated horror titles, and M-rated adventure titles. I was seriously considering PS4 until I recognized, why? Seriously what is the point of a game like "Driveclub" if you can only play it solo or online. (Seriously, we have had split screen for racing games since the original NES! Who buys a racing game they can't play on the couch with a date or with your friends/family/spouse/gf?) No good platformers (as in a big fat ZERO unless you include Rayman which is also on the Wii U), no local co-op in any game outside of Diablo III (a PC game BTW), no decent E or T rated adventures or RPGs for my kids (excepting Child of Light which is also on Wii U). What is the point of having the most powerful specs of any gaming system on the market if your games and your exclusives more or less suck for the majority of consumers?

The PS4 is for hardcore fans of the horror genre, epic and sweeping Japanese RPG, and other M-rated adventures. The XBONE is for online FPS and the latest Madden. The Wii U is for pretty much EVERYONE ELSE!

Like platform games especially in local multiplayer? Then the Wii U is your ONLY option. Like T and E rated adventure games? Then the Wii U is your ONLY option. Like RPG that isn't rated M? Then look no further than the Wii U. Got gamers in your home under the age of 12? Not if you don't have a Wii U.

Seriously, every exclusive released so far this generation for the Xbox and the PS4 is utter trash or fits squarely into genres of games I have no interest in playing (or, genres I would never in a million years let my 11-year old boy play). Meanwhile, every single exclusive for the Wii U is nothing short of STELLAR. We are talking Splatoon, Smash Brothers, Zelda, Hyrule Warriors, Mario 3d, Mario Maker, Sonic, Mario Kart, Sonic Racers, Rodea, New Mario Bros, New Super Luigi, Donkey Kong Country, Xenoblade, Bayonetta, Star Fox, etc.

Trust me, you would be better off picking up a Wii U. If and when PS4 makes any decent games, I will consider buying that too.

Meijer is offering this for $249.99 with a $30 gift card so basically $219.99....not bad bundle for the price.

@SteedLaw I would never suggest believing every study or statistic spread that comes out, but it has been repeatedly shown that the demographic of people that consistently buy and play video games is in the adult range. It shouldn't seem to odd then why Sony and Microsoft have more games suited for mature players. That's what makes money, and while it's fine that Nintendo has a more family focused approach as a company, the lack of those mature games on the Wii U is part of the reason why they have been suffering this generation.

Claiming that every PS4 and Xbox One exclusive is complete trash seems very harsh, but that's your opinion and you're entitled too it. I guess you're also entitled to claim Wii U games are "stellar" before they are even released, but it seems very hypocritical.

Hm, will probably grab Miku. Haven't bought a 3DS game since getting my JP New 3DS.

@SteedLaw Good for you, but I own a Wii U, and I could list tons of games that the system will never get.

Shall I start with Fallout 4? Mortal Kombat X? How about a racing game like Forza?

I understand your gaming needs a different from mine(I'm a single male and I'm splitting the cost with my brother) but I could name off tons of games that the Wii U is not getting along.

Where are the racing games(not Kart based ones)? Or the tradtional 2D or 3D fighting games? Western RPGs? FPS? Sports Games? Wrestling Games? More niche titles like games based on Dragon Ball or Naruto?

Is it getting Star Wars Battlefront?

Don't take this the wrong way, I love my Wii U. I think it has a great selection of games, but many games I want to play are missing from it. That's why I'm hoping to score one of the Xbox One deals this holiday season.

To play the games that aren't on the Wii U.

I know you have your reasons, but I think its harsh to judge the Xbox One and PS4 as garbage systems that have bad games or are missing genres when the Wii U has that issue as well.

Tastes differ, and while I can understand you might not like the lineup of the PS4 and Xbox One, I can say that nothing on the Wii U this holiday season really intests me. I don't want to play an Animal Crossing party game, I already have Mario Tennis on my 3DS, and while Fatal Frame looks cool, its not my cup of tea when it comes to horror games.

Xenoblade also looks nice, but between it and Fallout, I would rather have Fallout 4 to be honest.

If Zelda U was coming out, I might be more interested, but the Wii U's lineup this holiday season is rather weak.

Again, its a matter of differing tastes. You might like the lineup on the Wii U this holiday season and it might even be good for a new Wii U owner. But I've had my Wii U for over a year, I have pretty much all the games that I want to own for that system.

At this point, the Xbox One offers tons of games that I want to play going into next year.

One other thing I want to say. You brought up the fact that the PS4 and Xbox One don't have games that appeal to average nsumers, but yet, the PS4 is the top selling home console of this generation at over 30 million units sold, while the Xbox One is at 18 million at last count.

The Wii U just barely broke the 10 million sales mark and barely surpassed the Dreamcast's lifetime sales(a system widely considered a failure) and if rumors are true, will be replaced next year with another home console.

So, don't take this the wrong way, but the average consumer has spoken in favor of the PS4 and to a lesser degree the Xbox One. Not bashing the Wii U, but those are the facts if we look at sales numbers.

$20 for Mario 64 DS.... Huh?

The splatoon + smash bundle is a no brainer.

If I didnt had a wii u already, I would def go the extra mile to get that bundle.

I think it's interesting that both X1 and PS4 are listed for $349 w/ $50 off for $299, but the Wii U just says $279, not $299 w/ $20 off. Mejier does say $299 w/ $50 off though.

Would have been nice if Nintod got ahead of some of the ads and announced a price cut to $279, or the bundles. I sitll think $299 is too much, even w/ Spaltoon adn SSBU, when PS4 adn X1 are $299 w/ games as well, but at least $279 would be a price cut that the retailers could advertise.

Nintneod minute finally got around to doing an AC:aF today, maybe there will be a Direct next week to talk about thei rholiday plans? Has to be next week though.Either announce it Monday for Wednesday or Wednesday for Friday. If they have it Friday maybe they can announce an AC:aF demo ready to DL when it's over. Would still need an amiibo to play it, but maybe they could explain that clearly in the video that you only need 1 amiibo to play w/ 4 people so people will go out and buy 1 amiibo to test the DL out. And we need more XCX excietment. And Mario Tennis amiibo explanation.

Next week is kind of now or never.

@Xenocity You're working overtime today, Nintendo or Nintendo Life should put you on the payroll.

@Caryslan This is my main problem with the Wii U. They are games I want to play, but they will never come...

Though I got a PC that is capable of running most of those games (especially Fallout 4), so I suppose it's alrght.

@rjejr "Next week is kind of now or never. " My guess is that Nintendo's going to go with never.

@Gridatttack Well, I'm opting for an Xbox One mostly because of the exclusives, but also because I have never been a PC gamer. The only two PC games I've ever played for any length of time is Simcity 3000 and Simtower.

That, and I've read that certain games like Batman: Arkham Knight and Mortal Kombat X have some issues with the PC versions.

With NX at the horizon, who's going to buy Wii U or 3DS now? The fact that NX is a hybrid will diminished both the sales of the home console and portable. Nintendo should've kept their mouth shut until last minute before launch.

Kinda messed up the fact the most eye catching thing for me is the pre-owned Nintendo DS Lite ... might have to pick that up and get Zero Mission off eBay so I can actually play the game, here in the states. I remember DS played GBA games, gotta check and make sure the DS Lite does as well.

@kevin74 "My guess is that Nintendo's going to go with never."

Probably a safe bet. But NoA did release a Nintendo Minute video today about AC:aF and tweeted about it, so my hope is Reggie is finally coming down off of the mountain to try and save Christmas in the nick of time.

@Caryslan The Xbox One is still garbage. I ain't afraid to say it

@Caryslan Games might have problems, but its faster getting an update on PC that say, console. Also, the mods. Things like Skyrim benefit greatly, as well as the fallout games, with either unofficial bug patches or new content.

I'm honestly not interested in the other consoles, because most games get released on PC and I have some friends who either own the other console if I ever want to play an exclusive, which in fact, I can't think of any that interests me.

Though, If I had to choose, I would go for a PS4. I think the Xbone doesn't convinces me, as the only good exclusives I can think of is Halo and rare replay(Which I already have access to those 30 games by other means)

@Nintendian Where are you getting your information regarding the NX? Nothing's been confirmed by Nintendo yet. There's no need to jump to conclusions.

Anyway, the Wii U deal is fantastic. If I didn't have one already, I'd be interested in Gamestop's offer. I already have a N3DSXL, and I'm not interested in any of the games that are on sale, so none of this interests me much. The snowglobe and ornaments look cool, though.

A lot of console scrapping going on in the comments, I notice. Ultimately the best combination is a Wii U and a half decent gaming PC. Unless you're desperate to play Uncharted or Halo you've the best of all worlds.

@Gridatttack Forza and Sunset Overdrive were the exclusives that got me to pull the trigger. I'm waiting for the PS4 to be similarly attractive before I pick one up.
@LztheQuack That's far from true to me.

@Vineleaf

Sunset Overdrive and Forza Horizon 2 also helped sway me with my Xbox One back in August 2014, along with Ryse, Titanfall, Dead Rising 3, and the (then) upcoming Halo Master Chief Collection. Now it also has Gears Of War and Halo 5 to keep me busy in terms of exclusives. The only thing that swayed me to cave and get my PS4 in August this year was the price; GAME had an offer of £280 with The Order (which interested me a lot in terms of exclusives, despite its reviews, and I loved it), God Of War 3 Remastered and a blu ray film, all brand new. And even then I only got it because I knew I would only pay just over £50 for it because of the amount of Reward Points and vouchers I had accumulated; otherwise I would still be waiting for another 3 exclusive titles that interest me before I got one. Nothing against the PS4 whatsoever, but it is easily my least played console (at the moment). Back to Xbox One though, I actually just completed Sunset Overdrive last week finally and DAMN it's good. Favourite Xbox One game at the moment. Seems like it belongs on a Sega or Nintendo console lol.

@GuruOfGreatness @Vineleaf I was in the minority in believing Microsoft had the best E3 presentation at E3 2014, but it was due to that and a well timed crystal white Xbox One with Sunset Overdrive that I ended up getting my Xbox One that year. It's an amazing game; it's not what I would claim as the best game on the system, but it's certainly a key exclusive that I recommend whenever anyone talks about the Xbox One. The Xbox One has been a great purchase, even if I don't play it as much as my Wii U, and next year looks to have quite a few games I'm interested in for the system.

As for the PS4, I did sort of get one, but only as a birthday present for my older brother (his PS3 broke and he had moved house, I couldn't let him go that long without a video game system to play). When it comes to the PS4, I've yet to be given reasons to get one myself; the three third party series I do enjoy currently are all going to be available on my Xbox One (Dead or Alive, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, and BlazBlue). I really don't like the PS4 controller, and the closest thing to exclusives the PS4 has tempting to me are both PS Vita ports (Tearaway Unfolded and Gravity Rush Remastered)... oh, and it's getting a new Ratchet and Clank game. As it currently stands, I doubt I'll own a PS4 myself, I'll just get the few games I want and go over to my brother's house to play.

It urks me how much they advert Splatoon, especially with how much they advertise their "New weapons and maps" thing when it's so minor that it doesn't help at all. I and many of my friends are probably the few who think Splatoon was a ripoff and in no way worth your time. But I guess ignorance is bliss for some people.

I am mostly shocked there is not going to be a price cut for Wii U going into Black Friday. I really anticipated a Hail Mary play by Nintendo to make a hefty reduction especially with competitors prices being so close and the weak slate of games coming out. The Ps4 and XboxOne have major games and awesome bundles on the way that are honestly more desirable.

This could mean the standalone release of the smaller New Nintendo 3DS in North America (I think in black and one other color i don't know yet, I would like red). The Animal Crossing bundle price is now $199.00 on Amazon. (was $219.99)

http://amzn.to/1XWjMtn

My 3ds xl is slowly dying, so I may go for a deal on the new one. Button came off a year ago, lol, but I like it better. I need a new copy of pokemon white. My 10 yr old grandson loves Link and I get him a new ornament every year, so that's a go. I see my Xmas prezzies for me all taken care of.

That's a nice thing about getting old: you get to buy yourself what you really want for Xmas!

@ethan2226

Yeah, here's hoping!

Does this mean we wont be able to get the smash/splatoon bundle here in the states?

Stupid question, i misread. I am curious though, what is meijer?

@Bluezero2x meijer is a large retail chain similar to a Walmart. They are mostly in the Midwest and they started in Grand Rapids in the great state of Michigan. I have one a quarter mile from my house so I know where I'll be.

I see, thank you for the reply mattchew! I live in chicago, so im looking that up now as well.

@Caryslan I appreciate your comment but (from my perspective) it really only serves to further prove my point. The Xbox is a great console for single adult gamers who love to play first person shooter games, sports games, and M-rated titles by themselves or online only. It is an absolute trash system for anyone else especially in the family oriented and local multiplayer gaming crowd.

Single Male Gamer vs. Parent Gamer and Lawyer (with 4 young gamer kids) — my point is there is a difference.

You said Fallout 4 over Xenoblade. I say you are comparing apples to steaks. Both are futuristic RPGs, yes. But one is a very mature rated M. The other is "rating pending" but is anticipated to be a very mild T or a mild E10. Can you see how big of a difference this is for my family's gaming? One is a game that I can and will be able to play with my kids. The other is one that I wouldn't even allow in my home. One is looking to be everything my kids and I would want and more. The other is absolutely worthless.

You said Mortal Kombat X. Again, a very mature rated title. Compared to Super Smash Bros Wii U, this (again) is really no comparison. One is trash to me, the other is a 9.8 IGN rated masterpiece of a multiplayer fighting title that is family appropriate.

You said Forza. Again, almost trash. Forza allows for what, two local co-op split screen? How is that at all comparable to Mario Kart 8 (9 rating on IGN) that allows up to 8 players for me and my kids and their friends? Also, ALL racing games I hold are better on the Wii U thanks to the Wii U steering wheel and motion controls. Don't believe me, then try playing Need for Speed Most wanted on the Xbox and then with the motion controls on the Wii. Totally different game and much better experience on the Wii U.

You say you understand my needs but I don't think you do. The XBONE is a WORTHLESS system for me and gamers like me. The Wii U has plenty of racing games that are kid friendly and HIGHLY acclaimed. Mario Kart 8 is a 9 on IGN and racing games really don't get higher than that. Need for Speed Most Wanted, Sonic All Stars Racing, and Rodea are all good racing games that are just as good as if not better than Forza, especially for kids and families.

Traditional 2d or 3d fighting games? Super Smash is rated on IGN as a 9.8 masterpiece. Injustice: Gods Among Us, is also not a bad T-rated title. After playing the new splatoon, I hold is a better couch co-op fighting experience than anything on the XBONE for kids and parents alike. Honestly, I think you need to take a closer look at Wii U exclusives.

No, the Wii U is not getting battlefront. But Battlefront (again) is a fairly aggressive t-rated title and is largelyh online only play. I would much rather have Splatoon or the new Star Fox.

Don't take this the wrong way either. After all, I am not exactly a Nintendo fan until just recently. The last Nintendo console I owned was the original NES. (I was always a Sega and a Playstation fan.) But the point remains that there is little to any reason for me to own at XBOX ONE. Really a worthless system for me. For single gamers like yourself who enjoy FPS and M-rated titles, then I think it was made for you.

As far as the sales facts are concerned, you should know that the Wii U has picked up tremendous steam last quarter and actually outsold the XBOX ONE last month.

Please do not take offense as well. (Because none was taken on my end.) My point in writing this was to maybe help others know why they should grab a Wii U and NOT an XBOX to avoid falling in the same trap I did. To be clear, the XBOX is great if you like to solo play and online only games. It is great if you like T and M rated FPS. It is a TERRIBLE choice if you like couch co-op. It is a TERRIBLE choice if you have young gamers under the age of 12 in your home. It is a TERRIBLE choice if you like platforming — especially in multiplayer. It is TERRIBLE choice if you like adventure titles, but for either personal, religious or family reasons, don't play M-rated titles. It is a TERRIBLE choice if you like E, E10, and T-rated only gaming.

Personally, I predict that last month's sales trends will continue. PS4 will remain in a healthy lead, but the gap between the Wii U and the other consoles will continue to shorten. The PS4 and the XBONE just don't offer much of anything to gamers like me. As increasingly more quality exclusives are released for the Wii U (Xenoblade, Zelda, Star Fox, Fire Emblem) I anticipate this will continue to be the case. My only point in saying this is that family-gamers and couch co-op gamers beware, there is presently NOTHING on either the PS4 or the XBOX one for you.

@SteedLaw A question. Have you tried any of these console or games you're talking about? The reason i'm asking cause i seen this comment so many times from Nintendo fans,it just makes me wonder are you following the herd? The herd that talks trash about every other console that isn't made by Nintendo?

Anyone else feel like this is going to be an announcement of Inlkings as playable characters in Smash......? Seems like a great way for them to get even more money out of Black Friday....

@TwilightAngel As I posted, I am 37 year old father of three. I have not owned a Nintendo console since the original NES. (I was a fan of Sega and then the first two playstation consoles.) But, I have been a console gamer long since many here were probably born.

Don't mean to sound like a fanboy (since I have never really been a fan of Nintendo until very recently), but as a long-time family-friendly gamer and now father of 4 young kids who LOVE gaming with their Dad and other friends on the couch, I am SUPER disappointed in both the PS4 and the XBOX ONE this generation. Not following the herd and really far from a Nintendo fan in general.

As far as playing the games is concerned, several of our friends and our kids friends have Wii Us (literally everyone in the neighborhood) and; yes, I have played these titles. Went over to a party recently at a friend's house and played his Wii U with his and our kids. Couldn't believe how much better these games were than the top-rated "games" I had for my XBOX ONE.

Stand by what I said. I DARE you to find me a decent multiplayer platform game on the XBOX other than Rayman Legends, which interestingly enough is also on the Wii U. Fighting games? Super Smash is probably the funnest thing I have played in years. That, and the new Pokken Tournament is looking amazing (definitely will buy for my 6 year old and 8 year old who love Pokemon already). Adventure and RPG? Child of Light looks no different on the Xbox/PS4 than on the Wii U. I played a little Wind Waker HD and thought it was great. The new Zelda screens take my breath away. Racing? Yup, it is way better with the Wii motion control and steering remote. Almost bought a PS4 solely for Driveclub until I recognized that it has NO LOCAL MULTIPLAYER TO SPEAK OF! Tell me how Driveclub is somehow better than Mario Kart 8, which I ended up playing until midnight the other night.

I readily admit I am an old dude and maybe my idea of gaming is just way too outdated; but when I was a kid the whole point of gaming was to have a blast with your family, friends and girlfriends. Am I missing something? Isn't that what gaming is?

In all seriousness (and maybe I am just a really old man — (which I am ), but who buys a RACING game that is solely single player and online only?? Where is the fun in that?

I guess what I am saying is this: if you were a parent gamer with 4 young gamer kids, you would be pretty darn disappointed in the new XBOX and PS4 as well. When PS4 purposefully scraps the new Jak & Daxter half way through development in favor of yet another m-rated horror title, then you really have no choice but to be very disappointed in this choice. When Xbox gets Smite as an exclusive, but decides to just make it solo or online play only (no local co-op) you really have no choice but to be very disappointed. (Note: it is not like PS4 and XBOX haven't had the chance either. We are now over two years into this next gen — and still NOTHING. Heck, even Kingdom Hearts III still has a "TBD release date.")

From my part and for my gaming needs and those of my family, Nintendo is the only console this gen that deserves my money. If selling my Xbox and buying a Wii U makes me a Nintendo "fan," well so be it because they are by FAR the only ones who deserve it. Like dereq said, Nintendo has something for everyone. To a middle-aged long-time family-friendly gamer and family man, I couldn't agree more with dereq. Hence that is where my money will be going this gen. To others who may be in the similar boat I was in, buyer beware when it comes to anything but Nintendo this gen.

To each his own.

Cheers.

@SteedLaw
Sooooooooo many amazingly fun games for couch co-op that you can play with kids and/or adults...

Besides the obvious first party stuff, look into:

Tank! Tank! Tank! (stupid fun)
Sportsball
Starwhal
Trine/Trine 2
Chariot
Wii Party U
Art of Balance (GREAT multiplayer co-op and competitive)

Nice bundle

Did anyone else read the caption really really quickly and get excited that the Inklings were going to be in Smash?

No......well I did, and then I was disappointed. But hey, this is great news for those who don't own a Wii U yet. Start saving, you have a couple weeks.

SO with the games being preinstalled, (sneaky) does this mean you lose the game forever if you erase it, it gets corrupted or whatever else happens? Surely you can download it from a cloud or something.