Nintendo Wii Retail: Stand Alone Console or Bundled?

With the craze of the Wii, very few people buy just the gaming system console by itself but rather an actual Nintendo Wii retail bundle. Now some people look at the price tag of a retail bundle and say that it costs too much, but when you price out the extra accessories that you will need as well as some games, the Nintendo Wii retail bundles you see end up actually being a great buy.

What is in a Typical Bundle?

Not all Nintendo Wii retail bundles are created equal so you might want to shop around a bit for one that best suits your gaming interests. For sure, the actual Wii gaming console comes with one controller. But exactly how many people plan to play alone or wait patiently to take turns? Your best bet is to find a retail bundle which contains at least two controllers as well as a few games that appeal to your general interests.

One of the most popular Nintendo Wii retail bundles includes the gaming console, two controllers and two nunchucks, in addition to a Mario game bundle. Mario is a popular character for children as well as adult so a bundle with a few Mario games is a surefire winner in most households.

You may be in an older household which does not favor Mario very much but you will still find Nintendo Wii retail bundles that would suit your gaming tastes. Some people are fans of war games and while the Wii has a family reputation, it can still be pleasing to the adult gamer as well. For these adult gamers, you are likely to find a popular war game or some other type of "shoot'em up" fare that is bundled not only with the gaming console but two controllers and even a new accessory called the Zapper which allows for more precise shooting.

Why Store Retailers Like the Bundles

There is a reason why you see primarily Nintendo Wii retail bundles rather than the gaming system console alone. Store retailers only make a few dollars on each system and so they try to increase their profits a bit by creating these gaming bundles. Often, they will choose lower priced Wii games and bundle it with an extra controller and the gaming system, and charge a few dollars more than what the entire bundle would cost if you bought each piece separately. They do this in the hopes of capitalizing on your lack of desire to shop piece and piece and thereby increase their margins more per store.

While the Nintendo Wii retail bundles may be padded a bit expense-wise, there are still some great deals to be had. The drawback is that you will have to shop around a bit longer at both brick and mortar and web only stores to find the right bundle at the right price.