Wii U Price
When the Wii U launched back in 2012 it came in two different SKUs. You had the basic 8 GB console for $300 and a deluxe version that came with a 32 GB console, a game, and other goodies for $350. Even those these were competitive prices with older 7th Generation consoles at similar price points they just weren’t able to bring in the buyers. It took some time but eventually the Wii U Basic Set was scrapped and the Deluxe Set was reduced to $300, making it even more appealing.
Even with the competition toying with prices in order to generate sales, the Nintendo Wii U still remains the cheapest of the generation 8 consoles. Both the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One sit at a hefty $100 more than the price of a Wii U. Add this to the fact that Nintendo is finally providing a steady stream of high quality and highly anticipated titles and it can be argued that it is well-worth the price of admission.
Gaming is far from a cheap hobby if you want to do more than play on your phone. Even if you purchase only during sales, hardware can break the bank of many people. Getting in at a low cost is always a good thing, and doing so without sacrificing memorable experiences is even better.
