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
Wii Console with Mario Kart Wii Bundle - White
Sale Price: $169.76
