Wii Black Bundles Best Deals
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Wii Black Console with New Super Mario Brothers Wii and Music CD
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Sale Price: $147.95 |
Nintendo released this black Wii bundle with the New Super Bros along with black Wii controller and nunchuck last October. Now that holiday promotions are over, the price remains around $150 or so for this console bundle. Included with the console is a CD of music from Mario Galaxy, but we're not sure why they didn't also throw in the Mario Galaxy game!
This Wii black console is also "newly configured" which means it is NOT compatible with GameCube games or accessories, as the first Wii consoles were. There are probably few buyers today who are still using GameCube games, although these games are still available used from many game retailers and online. (GameCube was the prior game console from Nintendo and used games are running about $10.)
There is another black Wii for sale that includes Wii Sports Resort, and that is priced a little higher, probably because the games are more popular with a larger audience. Wii Sports Resort appeals to many non-gamers while New Super Mario Bros appeals to kids and others who love the traditional challenge of getting Mario through the obstacle courses. Even though it's cartoonish, New Super Mario Bros is not by any means a game for young kids, it can be very challenging. (There are probably still adults who played Super Mario Bros on the old Nintendo NES system as kids - the update is a lot of fun and really brings back memories for older gamers!)
You can still find discounts though, as you can see Amazon has a discounted price for the basic black Wii bundle. You will likely see prices hovering in the $175-195 range for the black Wii, but if you are willing to buy used or refurbished Wii consoles, you can check sites like eBay or the Amazon Marketplace for sellers of used systems.
Black Wii
Wii enthusiasts were happy that Nintendo finally released a black Wii console, although it was a few years after the original console in white came out. Getting another console for a vacation house or for a college dorm room is not unusual, but there are some gamers who didn't think the white one was "cool" enough. Nintendo mainly appeals to a family audience, so the white color wasn't originally a drawback. Now that they are trying to compete however with PlayStation and Xbox consoles, the Wii had to come out with a black model to blend in with traditional gaming systems. In addition, many consumer electronics are black, and having the game console stick out like a sore thumb doesn't work for some people.
The black Wii hasn't been on the market long enough to find many refurbished models, but it's worth a look, as you can save $20-$50 on these models. There many also be discounts on black Wii consoles if you check used models, as people upgrade when buying new systems. Right now there aren't bundles available in black that include more than one controller or game, but you can purchase black Wii accessories separately at all major retailers. You can also go the other direction and buy a bundle that includes more games and controllers for a higher price, but you'll still pay less than if you bought everything separately.
Along with the black Wii bundles, you can also still find the red Wii for sale, as well as a limited edition blue Wii console, released late in 2011. The original white Wii console bundle is also available of course, and prices are probably best for the console in white, if you are buying on price alone. Right now, Nintendo is planning the release of its upcoming console upgrade, the new Wii U, which it remains to be seen whether that will be available in colors other than white when released later in 2012.
Wii Bundles For Christmas 2011
Right now for the holidays, there are sales everywhere of Nintendo Wii console hardware, as well as games. The best Wii bundles for Christmas 2011 are any one of several choices.
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Wii Black Console with New Super Mario Brothers Wii and Music CD
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Sale Price: $147.95 |
Right now Nintendo is also packaging a black Wii bundle with Super Mario Bros and a music CD, for under $150 at Amazon. this is the newest version of a Wii bundle deal, and the packaging is impressive.
The basic Wii bundle is the white or black console, with matching Remote Plus motion sensitive controllers plus nunchuk. You also get a game, in which case you can choose from Wii bundles with Mario Kart The or Wii bundles with Wii Sports Resort. Mario Kart is fun for young kids and adults (but it's a little cartoonish) and Wii Sports Resort can be played by all ages, but might appeal to older kids, teens and adults a little more than Mario Kart.
There's a special edition of a red Wii console! It's got a red console, red controller and nunchuk and comes with New Super Mario Bros, which is a remake of a huge game for Nintendo fans. As a special edition, this red Wii bundle is a little pricier than the others.
Finally there are bundles that include the Wii Fit balance board and Wii console together in one package, along with Wii Fit Plus, the updated fitness game. This bundle often includes accessories as well, for exercise, such as a yoga mat, balance blocks and more.
Now the rumors are out there that Nintendo is releasing a new Wii console next year, in 2012, called the Wii U. Nintendo can't be expecting that everyone who bought the existing Wii will upgrade (although the Wii U looks awesome), especially in this economy, and given that sales of all game consoles have slowed across the board. Still, for the fall and winter of 2011, before the new console comes out, prices for the Wii console are dropping and some of the best Wii console deals ever are out there right now.
The Wii is sold primarily as part of a "bundle" which really just means it includes a game. Some retailers will let you add additional games and controllers as part of a package price. But the base Wii system (which you see displayed to the right) will include the console itself, a Remote Plus controller (with new, fine-tuned motion support), a nun chuck in matching color, and a game. Prices for the bundle will depend on the game included, and whether there are multiple controllers.
There are several types of Wii bundles for sale today. These come in both black and white, and there are some limited edition sets in red. One bundle includes the game Mario Kart for Wii. This involves the favorite Nintendo cartoon characters - Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Donkey and Diddy Kong, Bowser and more - racing each other through variety of colorful locations. The bundle includes a wheel accessory to hold your controller like a steering wheel.
Another bundle includes Wii Sport - the original Wii game - and Wii Sports Resort (an update of Wii Sports to use the RemotePlus controller). These bundles are slightly more expensive. Wii Sports has multiple games for up to four players, and Wii Sport Resort expanded the game you can play and added some to take advantage of its new controller technology, such as sky diving and sword fighting. You can also find some bundles which have only Wii Sports Resort.
Shop around for great prices right now. Stores will be getting rid of inventory in advance of the new system, but luckily, today's Wii games will play on the new Wii U. So get started playing today!
Wii Bundles
Wii Console with Mario Kart Wii Bundle - White
Sale Price: $169.76
