What the Nintendo Wii U Console System Will Cost You

With 30 days to go before Nintendo’s latest console, the Wii U, is released, the console’s pricing information is out.

Two launch packs are confirmed: the Wii U Basic Pack and the Wii U Premium Pack. And the Wii U has the strongest line-up of launch titles in Nintendo’s history, according to the company.

All the prices given here are the recommended retail price. But retailers can choose their own prices, so these launch packs may be more expensive, depending on where you buy them!

The Wii U Basic Pack, consisting of a Wii U console with 8GB internal storage and the GamePad Controller, both in white, will cost you – at least – R3,999.

The Premium Pack contains a black Wii U console – with 32GB internal storage and the GamePad controller, plus Nintendo Land, which should retail for R4,599.

For survival horror fans, the Wii U exclusive launch title, ZombiU has its own ZombiU Wii U Premium Pack, featuring a black Wii U console, plus both a GamePad and a Pro Controller. It will cost around R4,999.

All Wii U peripherals will be available too, in case you need extra controllers or accessories. And for those of you who already own a Wii, there’s no need to rush out to replace your peripherals: the Wii Remote Plus Controller and the Nunchuk are both compatible with the new console. If you don’t own these controllers, Nintendo is offering a Wii Remote Plus Additional Set for around R899.

So far, the only titles that have recommended retail prices are Super Mario Bros. U (about R599) and Nintendo Land (about R499). Other launch titles have been announced, but no prices as yet:

Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Darksiders 2
Assassin’s Creed III
LEGO City: Undercover
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
FIFA 13
ZombiU
Batman: Arkham City
Mass Effect 3
BAYONETTA 2
The Wonderful 101
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Ninja Gaiden 3