So I finally pulled the trigger and got a Wii U. After missing the Mario Kart Bundle back in May I knew I was going to jump on the next decent one that came along. The New Super Mario Bros. U option wasn't really doing it for me, but SM3DW and Nintendoland included for $300? That's a deal to get behind. I would have definitely liked a free game to download though, like they included with the Mario Kart deal. Times not as desperate for the Wii U it would seem.
Naturally it comes with all the bells and whistles of a new Wii U console - console itself (duh), fancy new tablet controller or "GamePad", Sensor bar for games that require the Wii controllers, and all the doo-dads and accessories (cables, chargers, stands, warranty and Club Nintendo miscellanea). It was a pleasant surprise to find physical copies of Super Mario 3D World and Nintendoland in the box. Download codes seemed like the only possibility. Why not, really? Save some money on the packaging of the two games. But Nintendo decided to do us a solid so good on them.
The console and controller both work very well out of the package and feel quality made. Not so impressive was the software updating that was necessary before it could be used. It took nearly an hour and a half to download all the updates and play some video games. It makes sense that two years of updates would take some time, however.
If you have been holding out on getting Wii U, and it seems like a lot of people are finally coming around, this may be the bundle to finally jump on. If you hesitated back in May, I'd suggest going for this one before they run out too. Or if you really wish to wait, word has it there will be a Smash bundle in December.
Almost forgot to mention, they're giving a $25 gift card at Target if you buy the bundle. So. chop chop.
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