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Wii U Console + Mario Kart 8 + Skylanders + Free DL Game $279 @ EB GAMES 31/5

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Wii U Console + Mario Kart 8 + Skylanders + Free DL Game $279 @ EB GAMES 31/5
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4892 on 22/05/2014 - 18:21 ebgames.com.au (5032 clicks)
Last edited 01/06/2014 - 19:56 by 1 other user

UPDATE 2: Now available online. Please note that this deal doesn't specifically say Nintendo Land is included. If you want to be sure try your local store.

UPDATE: Some people are reporting that their receipt shows "WU SKY/SF CONS" and others have been able to take the Skylanders Bundle console home early. (Benefits of the Skylanders Bundle are Nintendo Land being included as well as the Gold Exclusive Wash Buckler figure. YMMV but it can't hurt asking for the bundle/taking it home early).

Wii U 8 GB Console + Mario Kart 8 + Skylanders Swap Force Starter Pack + 1 of 10 downloadable games when you register Mario Kart 8. (You will most likely need an external HD for the free downloadable game, please keep this in mind)

All for $279! Saw this in store at EB, an excellent deal if you don't have a Wii U yet.

Register Mario Kart 8 by July 31st and pick one of these 10 games for free to download:

  • Zelda - Windwaker HD
  • New super mario bros U
  • Wii party U
  • Pikmin 3
  • Wonderful 101
  • Sonic and Mario Olympics
  • Sonic Lost world
  • Nintendo Land
  • Monster Hunter
  • Game and Wario

T&C's for the MK8 Free game promo here: http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/mk8_bonus/

Note you may need an ext HD to download the free game depending on size.

Also available is a Premium Pack for $429, here is a quick comparison between the 2 offers.

Basic
White 8GB Console
Mario Kart 8
Skylanders Swap Force Starter Pack (3 Figures, Portal & Game)
1 of 10 Digital Titles to redeem with MK8 (External HD may be required)
$279

Note, you can buy a cheap Sensor bar for around $5-$10

Premium
Black 32GB Console
Mario Kart 8
Nintendo Land
1 of 10 Digital Titles to redeem with MK8
Sensor Bar
Charge Cradle
Console Stand
Network Premium (Points collected for digital purchases) http://www.nintendo.com.au/support/index.php?action=help&hel…
$429

Gaming Bundle Game Console Nintendo Skylanders Swap Force Video Game Wii U Game

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  • [Deactivated] on 22/05/2014 - 18:23
    +4

    Great priced bundle.

      • SavatteDodo on 22/05/2014 - 19:24
        +2

        Did you not buy all of them yet Mr Broden?

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/136095

        • King Steuart on 22/05/2014 - 19:52

          I don't get it. Posts are deleted in that link.

        • Folly on 22/05/2014 - 20:27
          +2

          It was a very un-Ozbargainly incident that escalated quickly. There's a comment further down that summarizes what happened.

        • Rookie117 on 22/05/2014 - 20:29
          +3

          Yeah he called me at home & threatened me via my Gumtree ad, didn't work out for him when he found out my brother works as a cop near him

    • bargdebarg on 22/05/2014 - 18:51

      Hey bud where's my cake?

  • itsfree on 22/05/2014 - 18:24

    Bargain!

  • Mikeologos on 22/05/2014 - 18:28
    +6

    Wow, this is an absolute steal considering Mario kart 8 is a new release upwards of $60

  • ScruffTheJanitor on 22/05/2014 - 18:35
    -1

    Any idea when the deal starts?
    Also ty for the heads up.

    • jv on 22/05/2014 - 18:53
      +2

      It says from 31/5 according to the description above.

      • ScruffTheJanitor on 22/05/2014 - 18:56
        +1

        Ah, I see it now. Ty.

      • montorola on 22/05/2014 - 19:35

        It's late night shopping today, I was gonna go out until I read this lol

  • TRENT86 on 22/05/2014 - 18:43

    Nice find OP!

  • hambuger on 22/05/2014 - 18:46
    +1

    Nice! Time to get me a WiiU. Finally!

    • FrankMcFuzz on 23/05/2014 - 09:04
      +2

      Get Wonderful 101! GET WONDERFUL 101!

  • MrZ on 22/05/2014 - 18:52

    Does registering Mario Kart mean that you can't sell it?

    • PoxyRadical on 22/05/2014 - 19:10
      +2

      No, it does not mean that at all.

    • jackthefrost on 22/05/2014 - 20:20

      It just means the unfortunate soul you selling it to can't reclaim bonus for himself.

  • britta on 22/05/2014 - 18:58
    -1

    Damn you Nintendo…..why must you tempt me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I just dont know about jumping on now when this system is still digging its own grave.

    SOMEONE CONVINCE ME!

    • Toaster on 22/05/2014 - 19:17
      +2

      MK8 + free game…and games like DK, and whenever the new Zelda comes out…bought it yet? :p

      • King Steuart on 22/05/2014 - 19:53
        -6

        New Zelda will be on Wii U and new Nintendo console.. like Twilight Princess.

        That said, the Wii U version will probably be worth more in 2020.

        • FrankMcFuzz on 23/05/2014 - 09:16
          -2

          There is not going to be a new Nintendo console, don't kid yourself.

    • VeganJerky on 23/05/2014 - 08:29
      +4

      Any nintendo system is worth it just for Mario Kart.

    • leemako on 23/05/2014 - 09:32

      Mario kart is getting 10/10 reviews. I only buy a console based on exclusive games and this one is tempting. Plus I'm sure it has other uses.

  • squaredonut on 22/05/2014 - 19:00

    Damn this deal is really good. Also, Premium pack does NOT contain nintendo land, unless the store explicitly bundles it.

    EDIT, shit I just saw the side of that picture, it does explicitly say that, damn good deal then.

    • rbenko123 on 22/05/2014 - 19:07
      -1

      Clearly says Basic bundle is $279.

      Once would suggest the price for the premium is $329. The only thing missing from the picture is the 3 :)

  • Stanvx on 22/05/2014 - 19:03

    Can we preorder?

    • 4892 on 22/05/2014 - 19:40

      Sure can :)

      • Aids on 22/05/2014 - 20:14

        How?

        • jackthefrost on 22/05/2014 - 20:21
          +7
          1. Walk into your local store
          2. Talk to a live person
          3. Preorder
          4. Smile and wait
        • [Deactivated] on 22/05/2014 - 20:29

          Can you email the 'live person' when you're in store instead?

        • scud70 on 23/05/2014 - 08:43

          No but you can twitter or facebook them when there.

  • bleugh on 22/05/2014 - 19:06
    -3

    D'oh! Just bougt a wii for $25 from the salvos. If only I'd have waited ;-)

  • Anthonycarver on 22/05/2014 - 19:07

    Sorry, what exactly is in the wii u premium pack?

    • Toaster on 22/05/2014 - 19:16

      Comes with Nintendoland, a bit bigger HDD inside, the Wii bar, and some shiny stands…I think that's all…

    • TRENT86 on 22/05/2014 - 19:22

      It says Super Mario bros U, Luigi U, Nintendoland, Mariokart 8.

      • Anthonycarver on 22/05/2014 - 19:30
        +1

        For an extra $150, sounds like it might me worth it…

        • ironplus on 23/05/2014 - 02:41

          not sure if srs

        • VeganJerky on 23/05/2014 - 08:33
          -2

          Super Mario bros U, Luigi U and Nintendoland have been bundled with so many systems, pick them up on ebay for $10 or something.

        • [Deactivated] on 23/05/2014 - 09:36

          Where?

        • HomeAlone on 23/05/2014 - 10:09

          @andysa

          Looking at past sales on eBay you certainly can't pick them up for that cheap.

          NintendoLand $20+
          Luigi U $35+
          Super Mario Bros U $35+
          Super Mario Bros U & Luigi U bundle 60+

      • montorola on 22/05/2014 - 19:34

        All blockbuster games… Tempted.. Alot

        Plus another downloadable one with mario kart 8

      • TRENT86 on 22/05/2014 - 19:54

        So basically you will get 5 games with the Wii U premium

        • RI4V4N on 22/05/2014 - 23:14

          Well luigi u is DLC for mario bros u.

  • Hiphopopotamus on 22/05/2014 - 19:24

    so add $11 for mk8 instead of nintendoland (bigw), good deal.

    • ScruffTheJanitor on 22/05/2014 - 19:40

      Plus your extra free game you get for registering.

  • neonlight on 22/05/2014 - 19:41

    Very good I knew it's worth waiting

  • [Deactivated] on 22/05/2014 - 19:50

    Get Monster Hunter now for $36, Pikmin 3 from the downloadable game, Mario Kart and Skylanders and the Console for $315.

  • Aids on 22/05/2014 - 19:53

    Can anybody provide a link for preorder? All I can find is the premium $429 deal……?

    • TRENT86 on 22/05/2014 - 19:57

      Maybe it's in store only

  • ankor on 22/05/2014 - 19:54
    +1

    Omfg I am so tempted.. Why must budgeting be so painful. :/

    • jackthefrost on 22/05/2014 - 20:54
      +3

      Because it's more painful down the line without a budget.

  • 9674784 on 22/05/2014 - 19:57
    +2

    If they took out Skylanders and made it a bit cheaper I'd bite :P

    • TRENT86 on 22/05/2014 - 20:01
      +1

      Yeah I don't know what is with the skylanders bundles, I have no interest in that game at all, maybe if I was 10

      • [Deactivated] on 22/05/2014 - 20:03

        I'm almost 26 and me and my wife are playing through Skylanders. It's actually pretty decent. (on ps4 but I assume Wii would be the same)

        • Gehirn on 22/05/2014 - 21:53

          Agreed, it's a good platformer that can be reasonably hard at times and has skill trees for the characters. Only because it is targeted at children because of the collectibles doesn't mean it is a kids game.

    • WeiKaiLe on 22/05/2014 - 20:02

      Yeah me too, going through the effort of selling skylanders is a a bit of a pain.

      • 4892 on 22/05/2014 - 20:04

        You could trade the Skylanders Pack back to get some money off the lot if you don't want to try sell it. It won't be much but it will be something.

        • squaredonut on 22/05/2014 - 20:16
          +1

          Probably $10… EB are ass hats when it comes to trading in something even new. I was asking some time about two games they gave bundled, and the trade in value of each was $10, even though each game was like $50 on their shelves, like wtf.

    • FrankMcFuzz on 23/05/2014 - 09:19

      You can always trade it in for $20-$30. making the deal $250 for 2 games, and you can pick up MH3U and Nintendoland for a combined $56, making the console $306 for 4 games.

  • jackthefrost on 22/05/2014 - 20:01

    Need clarification for the Premium bundle, is it Luigi U AND NSMB or just one of the two? Can be dealbreaker there.

    • WeiKaiLe on 22/05/2014 - 20:04

      Other premium bundles seem to include both such as this one:
      https://www.bigw.com.au/entertainment/video-games-consoles/w…

    • [Deactivated] on 22/05/2014 - 20:06
      +1

      NSMB + Luigi come on the same disc.

      Got a prem bundle from eb the other day with NSMB, Luigi U, Smurfs and Kids Just dance or something.

    • 4892 on 22/05/2014 - 20:08

      When in store I asked about the Premium bundle and I was told it was the NSMB/Luigi U bundle with Nintendo Land & Mario Kart thrown in separately.
      They were unsure if the Skylanders Game was the actual "Bundle" or just the Starter Pack thrown in. If by some chance it is the bundle then that is even better. But as they couldn't confirm I didn't include that in the deal.
      Hopefully these show up online soon.

  • Stanvx on 22/05/2014 - 20:13
    +1

    Just picked up the basic bundle!!
    They gave me the skylander console with Nintendo land to take home now and I just come in once Mario kart is released to pick that up!
    Thanks you OP!

    • WeiKaiLe on 22/05/2014 - 20:26

      wow so the basic comes with nintendo land as well? That makes it more appealing!

    • jackthefrost on 22/05/2014 - 20:26

      I think you got lucky. The poster never say you get Nintendo Land with the Basic bundle.

      Wii U 8gb Skylanders Swap Force Basic Console Pack should look like

      http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/game/wii-u/wii-u-8gb-skylande…

      • 4892 on 22/05/2014 - 20:31

        Edit: What jackthefrost said :)

        In the Basic Bundle you don't get Nintendo Land. The proper Skylanders Bundle you do (as well as the gold colour shift Washbuckler).

        I tried to get it today but was told I could only pre-order and pick up on the 31st. I do hope it is the Skylanders proper bundle as you do get Nintendo Land with that but won't know for sure until the release date or if EB updates their website.

        • grab_ur_freebies on 22/05/2014 - 21:22

          Judging from the EB poster it looks like separately boxed Wii-U Basic + SL pack (ie. not the bundle) + MK8. So from this I'm guessing no Nintendoland included unless at their discretion (varies store to store). Will check at my local.

        • gibspmuh on 22/05/2014 - 22:22

          When they had the last Wii U Basic sale over Easter they also neglected to mention NintendoLand then but it was included in the box. I guess we'll see soon enough.

      • Stanvx on 22/05/2014 - 20:35

        Ha, yes very lucky!, although the guy behind the counter discussed it with his manager and that's what he was told to do.

        • jackthefrost on 22/05/2014 - 20:41
          +2

          I think some of us might be interested in your receipt. (so we can get the same deal) :)

        • Stanvx on 22/05/2014 - 21:58
          +2

          Here it is, sorry its not the entire thing… paranoid about it since its my preorder of MK8 :-P

          http://i58.tinypic.com/jqgfas.jpg

    • montorola on 22/05/2014 - 20:48

      I thought the deal didn't start until 31st May?

      • jackthefrost on 22/05/2014 - 20:53
        +1

        The only thing not ready for pickup is Mario Kart 8. I'm glad there are staff reasonable and flexible enough to let people have the console first. Just mark it off properly on the receipt.

    • grab_ur_freebies on 22/05/2014 - 21:35

      They gave me the skylander console with Nintendo land

      Please clarify? You received the SL bundle or separately boxed Wii-U + SL?

      I just come in once Mario kart is released to pick that up

      So its printed or written on the receipt that you can pick it up?
      Just making sure in case EB try to pretend that you already received it (even though its not out yet…).

      • Stanvx on 22/05/2014 - 22:04

        SL Bundle… Only unfortunate thing is since I'm not interested in the game I can't sell it with the box.

        Yeh it's written as a preorder, I'll be in first thing Saturday to pick up the game so they wouldn't be able to tell me I already picked it up anyway! :-)

        • grab_ur_freebies on 22/05/2014 - 22:17

          Thanks. Looked at your receipt & it shows it scanned in at $348 which is the current price of the SL bundle on the EB website. I'm now fairly sure they are just discounting the bundle & not the 2 items separately.

          Going to pop down & grab one when I have time.

  • bxpressiv on 22/05/2014 - 20:24

    Thanks for posting. I was bummed out this morning when I saw the Skylanders bundle at Big W go from $268 to $348. I hope I can get a console tomorrow!

  • j2009 on 22/05/2014 - 20:27
    +1

    I am interested in getting the premium one as i dont like the skylander. Is it worth it to get the premium one with the two extra game? I am thinking of claiming zelda as free game.

    • TRENT86 on 22/05/2014 - 20:43
      +1

      Yeah it's what im holding off for too is the premium, plus I will need the extra space , I'm gonna wait till next weeks catalogues so I can see which retailer like target or big w will have the best price on premium.

    • Donatello on 22/05/2014 - 21:47

      I'm in the same boat. I'd pull the trigger on this but I'm just hoping the Target/Big W Toy Sales might have better bundles. Worst case, buy a Wii U at Christmas for me. :/

      • KLoNe on 22/05/2014 - 22:32
        +1

        Don't get the free game with MK8 if you register after the end of July, so you're pretty much losing out on $50 right there.

        • RI4V4N on 22/05/2014 - 23:15
          +1

          Or 70-80 if you buy the ones that are never lower (locally anyway), like wonderful 101 or zelda.

  • lukeloop on 22/05/2014 - 20:44
    +1

    Just so you know, if you download mario kart original from e-shop for $10.80 you get $10.80 credit. I am also considering downloading mario kart 8 as I know it will get thrashed and don't want to risk damage to the disc reader etc, also it may avoid any potential loading time issues. I know it will be cheaper to get at Big W for what I remember $68. There is also going to be another update soon making loading times 20 seconds faster for the Wii U.
    Probably will hardly ever play original mario kart but it ends up being free in a way.

    TL/DR get mario kart original from e-shop for $10.80 get $10.80 credit. Use this to get mario kart 8 and avoid disc scratches/potential loading issues.

  • grab_ur_freebies on 22/05/2014 - 21:12

    Awesome! Comes to $220 after selling SL stuff.

  • denpol85 on 22/05/2014 - 21:26

    Wow, a great time to pick up a Wii U if you're still sitting on the fence!

  • RocketSwitch on 22/05/2014 - 22:01

    BARGAIN!!! Just in time for MK8!!!

  • Plasma on 22/05/2014 - 22:04

    Damn…thought I struck gold when I grabbed the last Skylander bundle at Big W for $268, the day before the price went up.

  • TRENT86 on 22/05/2014 - 22:32

    I spoke to Target and they are reviewing it. Will be interesting to see what they do if anything

  • unity1 on 22/05/2014 - 22:47

    Nothing beats this previous deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/117642

    • wtfnodeal on 23/05/2014 - 00:26

      That was awesome but this great too. For $100 more you get the basic Wii U plus 3 games (skylander, nintendo land and mario kart 8) and a free download.

      • unity1 on 23/05/2014 - 00:55

        No Nintendo Land in the basic package. See rep comment below.

  • AssociatedHasquarl @ EB Games Australia on 22/05/2014 - 22:49
    +2

    There is a lot of misinformation going on in this post, so I will try to clarify the two deals to the best of my knowledge.

    Basic Bundle: Basic 8GB console, Skylanders Swapforce game, Mario Kart 8 and one of the 10 digital games listed in the main post.
    Note - The digital download game is not listed on our display box because it requires an external HDD to be attached to the Wii U (sold separately).

    Premium Bundle: Premium 32GB console with Mario Kart 8 packed in, Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros U.
    Note - New Super Mario Bros U is the free digital game that comes with Mario Kart 8. It is interchangeable with any of the other 9 games listed in the original post.
    Double note - This bundle does NOT comes with New Super Luigi U.

    I'll clarify these details tomorrow morning when I'm in at work, but I thought I'd get in quickly before some of you make choices that aren't correct.

    Also, if you're going to get Mario Kart 8 and/or Smash Bros, the Wii U Pro Controllers are $57 at the moment. I'd highly recommend using them over the Wii Remote + Nunchuck combo.

    • steveau on 22/05/2014 - 22:57
      +3

      Thanks for the clarification.

      "New Super Mario Bros U is the free digital game that comes with Mario Kart 8." - Seems a little misleading and over complicated to advertise it this way. Why not simply have the same 1 of 10 digital games explanation as per the Basic combo? Makes it intentionally seem like you're getting an extra New Super Mario Bros U game when you upgrade to the Premium combo.

      • 4892 on 22/05/2014 - 23:09
        +4

        Updated the deal to make it more obvious that you may need an external HD for the free game and I have taken off NSMBU/Luigi U from the premium bundle as per the reps comments.

        Thanks guys, still an amazing deal.

        • TRENT86 on 22/05/2014 - 23:22

          You've done well on this deal keeping it up to date:)

      • Godric on 23/05/2014 - 19:17

        Do you need a nintendo specific external hard drive to download or does any work?
        Cheers

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