Wii U Premium Pack (Mario Kart 8 & Super Smash Bros. for Wii U)

Description

The Wii U Premium Pack includes the black 32 GB console, the Wii U GamePad with its 6.2‑inch resistive touchscreen, and a number of accessories such as the GamePad cradle, stand, and sensor bar. The console hardware is powered by the Espresso tri‑core IBM PowerPC CPU at 1.24 GHz and the Latte AMD Radeon‑based GPU at 550 MHz, supported by 2 GB of DDR3 RAM. Storage is provided by 32 GB of internal flash memory, expandable via SDHC cards and external USB drives. Video output reaches 1080p through HDMI, with compatibility for legacy Wii AV cables, while connectivity includes built‑in 802.11b/g/n Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and four USB 2.0 ports. The system supports Wii U Pro Controllers, Wii Remotes, and other Wii accessories, maintaining backward compatibility with Wii software and peripherals.

This bundle was distinguished by the inclusion of Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, two flagship titles that showcased the console’s strengths. Mario Kart 8 introduced anti‑gravity racing mechanics and online competition, while Super Smash Bros. for Wii U expanded the fighting roster to one of the largest in the series and supported up to eight players locally. Together, they highlighted the console’s focus on multiplayer experiences and its ability to deliver high‑definition versions of Nintendo’s most popular franchises. Both games came digitally e.g. no disc were included. Mario Kart came pre-installed, attached to the hardware ID, while Smash Bros. had a download code, which required you to setup a Nintendo account.

The Premium Pack offered strong value by combining the console with two of its most acclaimed titles. Reviewers noted that the bundle helped define the Wii U’s identity around social and competitive play, even as the console itself struggled to attract broad third‑party support. It was one of the most appealing ways to own the Wii U, pairing the definitive hardware model with games that remain central to the system’s legacy.