Find out which retailers have the best deals at the moment for both games and hardware.
As we’re sure you’re aware, the Wii U launches in our Great Southern Land this November 30th. No doubt you’ve decided what console SKU you want (Basic or Premium), you’ve seen the list of launch titles… Now comes the troubling task of searching for the best place to pre-order your next gateway to a new gaming world. Luckily, we’ve got you covered.
We’ve compiled the following list of deals that benefit you, the consumer. By the end of this article (hopefully) you’ll have planned out everywhere you want to be hitting up to have the best Wii U launch possible.
First, let’s find the best place to nab a Wii U system. As it stands right now, all retailers listed below are advertising $348 for the Basic (white, 8GB) package, and $428 for the Premium (black, 32GB), despite a respective $350 and $430 RRP. Lets have a look what’s in each pack first and then the prices.
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With similar prices across the board, it’s time to bring out the side notes. JB Hi-Fi is offering the best value per pre-order, with every purchase also getting a Wii U “starter pack.” These packs contain a GamePad silicon cover, a GamePad stylus and two screen protectors. On the other hand, for those looking to get into the New Console Launch Experience of Fantasicalness™ may want to consider going to EB Games instead, given a midnight launch is much more likely.
Big W are usually the cheapest, even if it is only for a couple days. This time around, they’re good but not the best. For the Basic Set you have $338 and for the Premium it’s $418.
Looks like Big W have come through after all, online and in store the Premium Wii U console will be $358! All you have to do is follow that link just there before, use this code XMASEDM20 and you’ll get that price. This price only applies online but you should still be able to pick it up for $378 in store.
It’s the week of the Wii U launch and JB Hi-Fi have now added their Wii U launch deals and pricings to their website. JB Hi-Fi on Friday will be selling the Basic Wii U set for $299, matching that or K-Mart. The Premium Set will set you back $399 if you fancy yourself some Nintendo Land and extras.
In addition to this when you do purchase a Wii U from JB Hi-Fi you can pick from the following 10 games for $40, the selection isn’t the best of the best but there’s still some good games in there.
Target have now revealed their deal and it’s a Premium Wii U Set + Just Dance 4 for $429. So if you’re going to buy Just Dance 4 anyway, you might want to pick it up from Target. It could save you potentially up to $69.
K-Mart has now thrown their hat into the ring with a really great deal on Wii U systems. You’ll looking at $299 for the Basic Wii U Set and $379 for the Wii U Premium Set. According to a post on OzBargain, K-Mart usually don’t do pre-orders but for the Wii U they are and they can be done at the stores service desk for a $40 deposit. This is likely to the be the best price you see on a Wii U for a while. It’s essentially the same as the US pricing.
In addtion: K-Mart will also have a selection of games for $59 and $69, we’ve updated the table below with their pricing.
Big W has got a code on their website that offers $40 off when you spend $300 or more off your first purchase online. What’s more than $300? A Wii U of course.
Enter the code XMASEDM40 on their online store and you’ll be able to get a Wii U Premium Set for $388 and a Basic Set for $308.
Then of course you have to wait for it to be delivered but it’s not a bad deal.
Note: no announcements have been made by any retailers regarding midnight launches. We’ll keep you updated when word hits the wind.
There’s a load of Wii U games out for launch, finding them for cheap is going to be really easy with our guide below. Keep in mind that stores update their prices almost daily and these might not be the latest. We’ll update as soon as we can but you’ll have to check yourself.
We’ll be adding more stores to the list as soon as they start listing them all.
*Prices were correct as of November 25th. If there’s changes let us know!
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