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Nintendo Wii U Basic Skylanders Console Bundle $178 In Store @ Target

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Nintendo Wii U Basic Skylanders Console Bundle $178 In Store @ Target
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4892 on 25/06/2014 - 03:08 catalogues.target.com.au (3098 clicks)
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Wii U 8 GB Console + Nintendo Land + Skylanders Swap Force Starter Pack $178 In Store (Sold out online but will update if it comes back)

Please note, the link to the Catalogue is still showing $189 but it is indeed $178

This would be ideal for those who can't find stock at Kmart($179) or don't need the extra figures at BIG W ($198 with 3 extra figures)

Comes with:

Wii U 8GB Basic Console
Nintendo Land
Skylanders Swap Force
3x Figures including the exclusive Gold Wash Buckler
Portal Of Power

Also all Skylanders Figures & Multipacks 50% OFF

Overview of the Premium over the Basic
* 32GB of storage vs 8GB
* Mario Kart 8 + Free Digital D/L bundled
* Comes with Sensor bar (for Wii Games)
* Charge Cradle
* Console Stand
* Gamepad Stand
* Network Premium which gives you eshop $ when buying digital games (expires end of December 2014)
* It's Black

Overview of the Basic over the Premium
* You save around $200!
* Nintendo Land & Skylanders Bundled
* Gamepad Cradle & Stand can be purchased for $9 but not really required
* Sensor Bar can be purchased for around $9
* 8GB can be expanded by using an External HD. 32GB isn't that much either so if you are buying either console for Digital you would want to invest in a HD either way.
* It's White

(Based on the Skylanders Basic Bundle vs the Mario Kart 8 Premium Bundle)

Gaming Game Console Nintendo Skylanders

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  • viki8702 on 25/06/2014 - 05:33
    +8

    Use "WELCOME" for extra $10off, so you get same price as kmart have.

    • squaredonut on 25/06/2014 - 06:32
      +1

      Looks like in store price only?

    • 4892 on 25/06/2014 - 19:25

      Hi Viki,

      Is the welcome code still active for games? Do you need to sign up to anything?
      If it is I will add it to the deal :)
      Thank you

  • andysa on 25/06/2014 - 06:48

    Good deal for those that can't get into a store, starts tomorrow though, you might want to update that.

  • Kaboda on 25/06/2014 - 07:03

    Thanks for the description.

  • Zenith on 25/06/2014 - 07:20

    I really hope I don't miss out on this one. I'll be going into the store the minute it opens so hopefully that way I'll be able to get one with no trouble at all.

  • lplau on 25/06/2014 - 07:59

    Just a heads up that there could be very limited stock. went to Ringwood target Lau night and they only had less then 5 on hand

  • FrankMcFuzz on 25/06/2014 - 08:38
    -2

    Obligatory FrankMcFuzz comment on a Wii-U bundle.

  • dmjon12 on 25/06/2014 - 09:04
    +2

    Does anyone know if this is online as well as in store ? (as the big-W deal last week was in store only)

  • lostn on 25/06/2014 - 10:13

    Is this the same console bundle (and box) as the $269 Sylanders + MK8 pack? Just minus MK8 of course, which was not part of the box but just a separate game case.

    Target told me that the bundle was being discontinued and would not be restocked again. If it's the same (green box) then they lied to me.

    • zelda707 on 25/06/2014 - 10:28

      yes, it should be the same

    • Smigit on 25/06/2014 - 11:29

      Have you confirmed that your store will be restocking?

      As it is, I'm not sure I'd count on 2/3 of the staff at Target to have any real idea what is happening with inventory.

    • McFly on 25/06/2014 - 13:47
      +4

      they lied to me.

      As long as it wasn't through song. I hate it when people do that.

  • 1994tvmoviez on 25/06/2014 - 10:33
    +2

    A whole heap of these at Kmart Wynnum in Brisbane for $179. Like a WHOLE heap.

    • FrankMcFuzz on 25/06/2014 - 10:56
      -8

      The difference is that you don't get Nintendoland in the Kmart one as far as I know, which is valued at more than $10.

      • zelda707 on 25/06/2014 - 10:58
        +1

        the kmart one also includes nintendo land

    • ozyack on 25/06/2014 - 15:28

      Thanks mate I got one thanks to you. There were 2 left at the time in the glass cabinet, I don't know if there is any other stock at the back.

  • Overtime2000 on 25/06/2014 - 11:21
    +2

    so what is the sensor bar used for? Its not a requirement?

    • Smigit on 25/06/2014 - 11:30

      A Wii Remote if you want to use that. Not necessary if you only plan to use the included controller.

      • lostn on 25/06/2014 - 12:46

        How does the Wii U handle local multiplayer since only one tablet is supported? Do the rest use wiimotes?

        • samfisher5986 on 25/06/2014 - 13:20
          -2

          You can have two tablets.

        • FrankMcFuzz on 25/06/2014 - 13:31

          Classic controllers can also be used. The wii-u handles local multiplayer very well, I have played around 40 hours of splitscreen Mariokart online. As always, Nintendo puts couch gaming first.

          (Actually the splitscreen business on Mariokart is weird; they don't let you change it to horizontal splitscreen, or toggle the gamepad user to use the whole gamepad screen. But that's only in Mariokart)

          And, as far as I can tell, the Wii-U has an internal sensor for the Wii Motion Plus. I was using the Wii+ controller that came with the console successfully before I even set up the sensor. It's spooky. Like a ghost :O

        • McFly on 25/06/2014 - 13:52
          +2

          You can have two tablets.

          See your doctor if pain persists.

        • Elijha on 25/06/2014 - 14:09

          they have said that but you can officially buy a second tablet controller right? and I don't know any games that have said they can use both.

        • lostn on 25/06/2014 - 14:37

          You can have two tablets.

          That's not currently supported. The second one won't sync.

          They have to patch it in later, but right now no games support it anyway.

        • samfisher5986 on 25/06/2014 - 14:39

          Are you sure? It didn't say anything online about it.

          Perhaps you can use the second tablet but the screen part doesn't work?

        • lplau on 26/06/2014 - 12:22

          Nintendo has hinted that they will add support later.

          But then they recently hinted that they will NEVER add support. lol.

        • Elijha on 27/06/2014 - 23:22

          perhaps because buying another tablet controller will cost as much as these $200 bundles - or close to.

        • lostn on 28/06/2014 - 00:40

          Such a shame, because there was potential there. Imagine multiplayer games on the couch where you all have some secret info that the other players can't see.

          Perhaps the top screen is the map, or the only shared info, while everyone else plays on the tablet screen.

          I don't think it should cost $200 for another game pad. $100 would be fair. It's got a screen but it's not HD, it has no processor. All the processing (the expensive stuff) is done on the Wii U. All the tablet does is stream it. That should save a lot of the costs. The touch screen is also single touch only. You can't compare its price to tablet prices one for one because tablets have CPU/GPU/RAM/Storage.

        • Elijha on 29/06/2014 - 22:00

          yeah .. but the thing is they still want the RRP of their other controllers to be about $60 .. and these have a lot more componentry, screen some sort of controller board/os, nfc reader, bigger battery (though shorter life) etc. They would have to consider how they price this compared to both the consol price and the other controllers.

        • lplau on 29/06/2014 - 23:11

          Its stated online that many thing they won't do it is because the Wii U doesn't have enough processing power.

          Only way they can do it is decrease the FPS which will then free up some processing power to handle another controller's screen.

          The Controller itself doesn't do any processing, its just displaying the info that the system sends it.

  • mooreshady on 25/06/2014 - 11:31
    +1

    To be honest, cheaper than 269+mario kart bundle last time.

    189 skylander & nintendoland.

    269 skylander & nintendoland & mario kart 8.

    that's $80 for mario kart 8? you can get it for $58 (at least somewhere less than $80) at BigW!

    • zelda707 on 25/06/2014 - 12:23

      All the recent sylanders bundles are cheaper ($178,$189 and $198)

    • lostn on 25/06/2014 - 12:47

      Which places have it for $58 at the moment? Big W has it for $58 but that's online only, and Layby only. It's not in stock. Lay by has a $2 admin fee, and $5 shipping.

      Target has it for $69 but had plenty of copies. I thought about buying it in advance to secure a copy, but I don't even know for sure I can secure a Wii U tomorrow, so I held off.

      Those people who already have MK8, is the download code printed on a piece of cardboard inside the case?

      • FrankMcFuzz on 25/06/2014 - 13:17

        Are you sure it's online only? I bought it for 58 in store at Big W (actually 52 after the 10% discount) Maybe that sale ended. Anyway, EB still price matches, my local store is leniant enough to match when Big W has no copies.

        The Mariokart 8 Free Game Promotion is actually on the NintendoClub card that comes with it. And not the Mariokart 8 introduction and instruction sheet. This took me 28 minutes to figure out.

        • lostn on 25/06/2014 - 14:35

          Is that card inside the box or separate?

        • FrankMcFuzz on 25/06/2014 - 14:43

          The card is in the box, normally hidden at the back of all the other stuff you get with a Nintendo game.

        • lostn on 26/06/2014 - 08:56

          Is it a small Club Nintendo card with 2 folds on it? Big W left the card inside the game case and anyone could have easily stolen it..

        • zelda707 on 26/06/2014 - 08:56

          Yes

      • zelda707 on 25/06/2014 - 13:48

        i got it price matched at EB for $58

  • MrZ on 25/06/2014 - 13:21

    Does this include the free game download?

    • FrankMcFuzz on 25/06/2014 - 13:25
      +4

      The free game download is with Mariokart.

      This doesn't include Mariokart.

      No.

  • c0balt on 25/06/2014 - 14:04

    "3x Figures including the exclusive Gold Wash Buckler"

    Exclusive? Maybe exclusive to the OZB community ;)

  • montorola on 25/06/2014 - 14:05

    For those of you sitting on the fence - now would be a great time to buy, moreso because the free game promotion with Mario Kart 8 is ending end of July.

  • Grimr on 25/06/2014 - 14:28

    Just FYI at the moment you cannot use two of the "tablets". The system only supports one (and ofcourse no games support it), there was an article about it recently, Nintendo saying it is not a current focus to get it working. Still in the ozbargain spirit, it should not be about can I use it, but rather daaaaaaannnng I got it for a great price.

  • DrKazanovaKK on 25/06/2014 - 15:28
    +1

    Harvey Norman have the "recommended" external hard drive on sale at the moment: STBV2000300

    http://www.harveynorman.com.au/seagate-expansion-2tb-externa…

    $97

    http://www.nintendo.com.au/support/index.php?action=help&hel…

  • grab_ur_freebies on 25/06/2014 - 17:50

    One of the cheaper prices (w/o using giftcards) if you are going to buy one, do it now.

  • qube on 25/06/2014 - 17:57

    If anyone knows of any stock in any Vic stores lemme know thx

  • glados on 25/06/2014 - 19:59
    +1

    Went to JB Hi Fi in Brisbane, got the last one. They had it for $189. So straight after, I go to EB and flog off the Skylanders shit straight from the box. They gave me $18 credit, which I used towards a $58 Big W price matched Mario Kart with download. So $229 for the Wii U basic, Nintendoland, Super Mario Wii U and Mario Kart 8 STRONK

  • 4892 on 26/06/2014 - 00:04
    +1

    Deal online now! Updated to $168 with WELCOME coupon or $178 in store! We just beat the DSE special + great extras

    • TimmyShooterB on 26/06/2014 - 00:05
      +1

      Can confirm. Just completed checkout, $168. Now to play the waiting game

  • bmedia on 26/06/2014 - 00:04

    Sold out :-/

  • RSM on 26/06/2014 - 00:07

    Yep I got one as well. Didn't last long though it seems but hopefully some can still get in store!

    $168.00 :) very happy

    • fookos on 26/06/2014 - 00:14
      +3

      I think you and Timmy got the only two in stock! Well done to you both :)

  • fookos on 26/06/2014 - 00:07

    Added to cart on the ipad successfully but was showing in cart as 299. Went to pc and sold out! Bugger!

  • 4892 on 26/06/2014 - 00:08

    Damn that was quick! Updating now.

  • jv hi fi on 26/06/2014 - 00:13

    lol it looks like only 2 people got it, wow no stock.

  • grab_ur_freebies on 26/06/2014 - 00:22

    Doh! 17mins too late…

    • fookos on 26/06/2014 - 00:23
      +1

      Don't fret - if you hadn't purchased by 12:03am you were already too late!

  • Splashtash on 26/06/2014 - 00:46

    i just bought the wii u bundle at my local 24/7 open kmart :) and also priced matched mario kart for $58, btw the card inside~ what does itlook like ? is it the points card?

    • montorola on 26/06/2014 - 00:50

      Scan it up with the pin no clearly showing and I'll tell ya what it does 2mins later :P

    • charisma on 26/06/2014 - 01:25

      where is the 24h kmart is that?

    • Pigsy3 on 26/06/2014 - 23:11

      It's the red nintendo club card inside, you get it with all the games

  • Splashtash on 26/06/2014 - 00:55

    hey is mario kart 8 supposed to come with a booklet? or just important info sheet and a mini quick guide poster?

    • 4892 on 26/06/2014 - 01:34
      +1

      Just the info sheet and Mini quick guide.

      The points card is Red and says "club nintendo" on it.

      Congrats on the Wii U purchase :)

  • Zenith on 26/06/2014 - 08:14

    I managed to get it with MK8 for $235 all up. Was the first person in the store and looks like they MAY have only had one, could be more out back though. (Bathurst, NSW) Such a good deal, thanks OP :D

    • duncthepunkk on 26/06/2014 - 12:42

      Just picked one up at Midday and YES there are more out the back :)

  • triv on 26/06/2014 - 08:54

    I went in yesterday and spoke to a guy at the entertainment counter he said they had 3. When I went in this morning he said he put them up online early this morning but he kept one aisde because he knew I'd be back first thing for it. So lucky! I got MK8 too. so $235. Really happy. Thanks OP.

  • hessels92 on 26/06/2014 - 09:39

    Chermside in Brisbane

    Kmart has stock at $179
    Target has stock at $189

    Aspley kmart sold.out

  • ArmitageShanks on 26/06/2014 - 09:47

    Got mine today Melbourne City, got there at 8:10 and there were already 8 sold

  • fookos on 26/06/2014 - 10:13

    Anyone used both black and white controller pads and care to comment on use - I tend to prefer black bezels around screens - reflects less light etc.

    Apparently the white version is the preferred seller in Japan and they're phasing the black Wii U out there!

    I missed out overnight and in meetings most of the day so the unit I may have gotten today I bequeath to someone else from the OZB community!

    Enjoy :)

    • lostn on 26/06/2014 - 11:07

      Reflectiveness depends how polished and glossy the surface is, not the colour. I think it's less noticible reflecting off the white.

  • charisma on 26/06/2014 - 11:30

    Plenty of stock at Target Northland VIC,
    Just Bought 1.

    Thank OP.

  • mookie3three on 26/06/2014 - 11:56

    Target Melbourne CBD are out. Big W didn't pick up the phone.

  • shinpathy on 26/06/2014 - 12:44

    w00t just got one on hold and going to pick up soon :D

  • KiwiTheGreat on 26/06/2014 - 13:15

    Just got one at Caroline Springs Target and they still have 5 left. Also bought a Wii U Protect + Play Case from the bargain bin for $2 and a Skylanders Swapforce triple pack for half price at $14.50. This is around 12:40 pm.

    While I was there to choose the triple pack figurings there were multiple phone calls asking then to hold the Wii U bundle, but the staff refuse to do so saying it is too low of quantity to hold the item. So be quick if you want one and if near Deer Park/Sunshine/Caroline Springs area.

    • lgacb08 on 26/06/2014 - 16:03

      no stock at 4:03pm

  • zelda707 on 26/06/2014 - 13:23

    For everyone who picked up Mario kart as well remember to join the tournament

  • smoothymcmellow on 26/06/2014 - 13:45
    +1

    As a heads up guys, I just got Melbourne CBD JB Hifi to price match at $179 super easy, good alternative as target is sold out

    • natsumezoku on 26/06/2014 - 21:10

      Thanks for letting me/us know.

      Went to kmart first thing in the morning. Found out they sold them all yesterday before the sale started for the sale price. Went home bummed and checked JB's website and didn't see the product so assumed they didn't have it.

      Then saw your comment, called up JB, went and bought it and got Mario kart priced matched while I was there too. Would have missed it otherwise.

  • aussman on 26/06/2014 - 14:32

    got to southland target at 8am was only one there. Picked up the one and only console

    • montorola on 26/06/2014 - 14:40

      Makes the deal even more sweeter hey!

    • fookos on 26/06/2014 - 15:31

      Couldn't have been the only one give mine was secured there four or five hours later, but well done for getting one.

    • phor8 on 27/06/2014 - 11:42

      i just went there to get one a couple of hours ago, and indeed none left :(
      disappointing that they all stock barely any to begin with…

      • fookos on 27/06/2014 - 14:18
        +1

        Sorry to hear that. They had stock for at least half of yesterday, but must have sold out by end of day. I'm sure they moved a lot of stock in that time.

        Note too that these stores would generally have a limited quantity of any console in stock per store based on the average movement of units. It’s just that at these prices the units move more quickly as the demand peaks. I didn’t even have a Wii U purchase on the cards until this deal popped up – converts latent Nintendo fans into owners of their little console!

  • awesomejeevs on 26/06/2014 - 14:59

    No more stock left in Glebe or Bondi Junction, NSW.

    Grabbed the last one from Bondi just 2 hours back.

  • lostn on 27/06/2014 - 01:03

    How do I join club nintendo? I got a little square red card which has a QR code and a code underneath it, but that is not the PIN# required to register. Where is the PIN#?

    • ozyack on 27/06/2014 - 01:12

      Check the last page of that little red card.

      • lostn on 27/06/2014 - 01:26

        It's just one square sheet. There is no fold. It has front and back only.

        • ozyack on 27/06/2014 - 01:30

          It was supposed to be 3 folded pages. Does it look like it has been torn apart on the edge? They might have nicked the page with the code. The whole lot of cards were missing from the games at the first Target I visited today. Thieves.

        • ozyack on 27/06/2014 - 01:36

          This is what it should look like.

          http://tinypic.com/r/dylro0/8

        • lostn on 27/06/2014 - 01:41

          I have one of those inside the Nintendo Land case. But are you supposed to get one for the Wii U console itself?

          What if you bought a console that didn't have Nintendo Land? Would you still be able to register and join the club?

        • zelda707 on 27/06/2014 - 09:59

          the console itself doesn't come with a club nintendo card, only the games

        • lplau on 27/06/2014 - 10:28

          The console itself does come with a club nintendo card. It comes along with the Nintend Land Game.

          If I remember correctly. When you attempt to register the Nintendo Land Game, it mentions it is a Console Bundle.

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