In a press update issued during the weekend, Target told the press that the Nintendo Wii U did exceptionally well for this period.
While the exact numbers weren’t released in the press release, Target did mention that they saw a 35% increase for in-store pickup orders this year compared to 2014. If that’s anything to go by, then that means that Nintendo might see the Wii U finally taking off.
Target.com Press Release
I have come to believe that the Smash Splat Deluxe Set Wii U bundle is the culprit for the Wii U’s success this year during Black Friday. The evidence can be found across various online stores where the bundle is constantly listed as a “Best Seller,” such as Walmart’s online page.
The bundle - having sold at only $249.99 during Black Friday ($279.99 in Canada) - is a complete steal compared to any previous Wii U bundle in existence. The Smash Splat Deluxe Set, which included two infinitely replayable popular games leaves no contest for other bundles that usually include one game for $299.00. Hopefully, when we get the solid numbers we’ll be able to find out just how well Nintendo’s Wii U actually sold.
What do you guys think? Did you pick up a Smash Splat bundle? Were they sold out before you showed up? Do you think Nintendo should keep pushing out this bundle a while longer? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!
