However, those who are interested in the game but haven't picked up the system can instead go with the new 'Mario Kart 8' system bundle. When 'Mario Kart 8' releases on May 30, Wii U owners can pick it up physically or via the Nintendo eShop, as with any big new title.
That need for promotion is what makes the 1-2 punch Nintendo unleashed today so compelling. While making a great game is a large part of the battle - and something Nintendo excels at - marketing and promotion in this age are almost as important. As one of the two titles the video game giant is counting on to spur the Wii U on in the face of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, MK8 needs to be a major success. The company is already discussing a more unified platform infrastructure between its console and portable systems in the next generation, and it has recently talked about expanding its focus beyond video games and into general wellness products.The importance of 'Mario Kart 8' to Nintendo can not be overstated. Nintendo has been unable to reverse what seems to be a software and sales death spiral for the Wii U since last year, when its US sales saw a rare year-over-year decrease during its second holiday season on the market. U that has been included with Deluxe Wii U systems since last October, but it's about $20 to $30 cheaper than buying the additional controller hardware separately. The new bundle does not include the copy of New Super Mario Bros. The bundle includes a 32GB Deluxe Wii U system, a copy of Mario Kart 8, a red Wii Remote Plus controller, and a Wii Wheel controller holder for a suggested price of $330. Nintendo also announced a new Wii U hardware bundle to accompany the game's May 30 launch. U, Pikmin 3, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, or Wii Party U. Consumers who buy the game and register a copy online before July 31 will be able to download one of four Wii U titles: New Super Mario Bros. It's been quite a while since there were any Wii U retail games worth buying (November's Super Mario 3D World, for those counting), but Nintendo seems determined to get people back into the buying mood with a special offer alongside next month's release of Mario Kart 8.
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