Should i buy a wiiu and is game stops web site reliable for buying a wiiu

[tkhn23]

Ya I'm broke but should I buy a wiiu from game stops website and

 

[Hayato213]

Try ebay, mercari, facebook marketplace etc.

 

[tkhn23]

OK but gamestop was cheap

 

[Ricken]

OK but gamestop was cheap

It is your call. I view them like Razer; they're cool if you don't have any issues.

 

[MSearles]

OK but gamestop was cheap

How cheap are we talking? I find these sold around me for $80-$100. I bought mine for $100, paired it with an external hard drive for $50.

 

[tkhn23]

From the 50 to 200 $ range

 

[Ryab]

From the 50 to 200 $ range

The main downside to GameStop's consoles is their "refurbishment" process. Rather known for not really cleaning things up much and literally sanding down the outside of the console.

 

[tkhn23]

Oh ok

 

[Hayato213]

It is like buying something not knowing exactly the condition you are getting, when you buy from other marketplace you get to see the condition of the items.

 

[MSearles]

A used Wii U isn't any cheaper than a used v1 Nintendo Switch IMO. They're just easier to find. You'll still have to purchase a storage option for storing games, such as a flash drive or an external hard drive. You'll still have to purchase joycons to be able to play Wii games. At any rate, a v1 Nintendo Switch might even be more affordable than a Wii U.

 

[pigy33]

It really depends on what you have already, if you have a Wii and a Switch then tbh you’re not missing out on much from the WiiU library. If you don’t have a Wii then I would say it’s good because you basically get a Wii U, Wii, and GameCube all in one console using Teconmoon to install any of these consoles games as Wii U channels.

As someone who plays Nintendo consoles pretty much exclusively for local pvp multiplayer Wii U library isn’t bad it’s just not that big, especially considering all the games they copied over to the Switch. The best your probably missing out on is Wii Sports Resort which is an upgraded Wii Sports with the new motion controls plus which makes for the most immersive Nintendo Tennis yet and imo is better than Wii/Switch Sports tennis. Also Mario Party 10 has a really unique board type games where you use the Gamepad and amiibos interacting with it along with a decent party mode similar to Mario Party 9 and some great extras games. Also utilizing the Gamepad is useful for Wii U Party, Nintendo Land, Zombie U, Black Ops 2, 007 Legends (5 Player), Splatoons (can split screen between Gamepad and TV).

 

[V10lator]

A used Wii U isn't any cheaper than a used v1 Nintendo Switch

I payed 30 € for one Wii U, 50 € for another. Both where with gamepad, all cables needed, sensorbar and so on. In other words: All that's needed where with them. Also they where in great conditions (no scratches, gamepad batteries almost like new. Hell, one of theme even had protection stickers still on it). Also there where no shipping costs whatsoever. The 30 € one even had a game in the disc drive.

Now when I look for Nintendo Switch I see them starting at 100 € but that's without cables, without joycons and so on and in bad condition. So where to get a Nintendo Switch with all accesoires needed and in good condition for max 50 € (inkl shipping) ?

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Ya I'm broke but should I buy a wiiu from game stops website and

Yes, if you don't have (and can't afford) a Switch.
If you have a Switch, almost the entire Wii U library is on there and Wii/GC games are better in Dolphin anyway.

 

[tkhn23]

Well I want a wiiu for retro gaming like n64 gba ps1gc and way more with moding

Post automatically merged: Oct 11, 2023

And ya I have a switch

 

[mrmagicm]

I have all systems exept one (the Switch)....and WIIU is a MUST because the best for playing wii and wiiu games, the gamepad makes it the one of the BEST for retrogaming more precisely ALL Atari (2600,5200,7800) DOS, INTELLIVISION, C64, NES, GB, GBC, GBA, NEC PC-88 and 98 SNES, NEOGEO, PS1, NEC, MSX...concerning N64 none is very good yet.
It's AMIGA is AMAZING!! best interface ever for that system EVEN better than UAE concerning interface......
Too bad the amstrad emulator wiituka is imperfect in interface and there is no FM-TOWN emulator.
The Wiiu stops to DS , PSP and PS2 emulation (a bit too slow but for the first two it depends)

 

[WalterSlovotsky]

I have always wanted one. If anyone has a system that isn't beat all to hell, I am ready to buy.

 

[SylverReZ]

Yes, if you don't have (and can't afford) a Switch.
If you have a Switch, almost the entire Wii U library is on there and Wii/GC games are better in Dolphin anyway.

The Wii U is a great powerful system. It has nearly all of the exact same games that got ported over to the Switch, and can be modded super easily without needing to buy a specific hardware revision and modchip it. Do be careful that the e-MMCs can die and will have to be replaced with a Wii U NAND-AID or recovered using a Raspberry Pi.

 

[Hayato213]

The Wii U is a great powerful system. It has nearly all of the exact same games that got ported over to the Switch, and can be modded super easily without needing to buy a specific hardware revision and modchip it. Do be careful that the e-MMCs can die and will have to be replaced with a Wii U NAND-AID or recovered using a Raspberry Pi.

Just watch out for SK Hynix EMMC, Toshiba and Samsung are fine.

 

[SylverReZ]

Just watch out for SK Hynix EMMC, Toshiba and Samsung are fine.

I always knew that Hynix chips would be the culprit of the problem. Perhaps the 3DS will be the same too? Frankly, I don't think so. Most units consists of either a Toshiba or Samsung e-MMC iirc.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Ya I'm broke but should I buy a wiiu from game stops website and

Also, you probably shouldn't buy it from GameStop. They don't tend to have the best deals on used stuff.
At the very least check that you're not getting ripped off before buying (you can compare with eBay sold listings)