If they changed the design of the console this could have been a really cool bundle.

Cool. People thought that the 8-bit Mario Amiibo would get Extremely rare but it doesn't seem to be the case since it's sold both with and without the Wii U and probably will get an only Amiibo release

That's good.. it'd be a really bad idea not to bundle this, which they chose to do with Smash U for some reason..

I love how they promote the crazy side of SMM, having two Bowsers in top of small enemies and the giant Blooper, that boxart is so hype.

Yeah, it makes it seem like they traded holiday sales for profit in 2014. Maybe they thought Smash itself would help move the system and now they're realizing the significance of bundling.

And I hope NOA doesn't pull off a best buy exclusive bundle like they did with Splatoon :-/. Mario Kart 8 bundle was amazing for sales, why haven't they continue it with others?

About Smash U, Nintendo always have great sales in holiday season, so they wanted people to buy separate console and to buy game and Smash Bros. U was released just before holiday.

Bundle is nice BUT WHY STILL NO CONSOLE COLOUR CHANGE!!!!??? They should have dotted the console with 8-bit images.

https://ebgames.com.au/wiiu-202880-Nintendo-Wii-U-Super-Mario-Maker-Console-Wii-U
My country's EB lists the price already and while it is subject to change it is bad that it is no longer as cheap as the Splatoon bundle.

Nintendo please understand that a slightly cheaper price point helps to move bundles.

I think because bad sale and high price of console they want change anything on console to end of Wii U production, that would make them only costs and nothing really wouldnt change.

This looks awesome!! I'm hoping this bundle will come to the U.S.!! It may help Wii U sales!!

Fantastic, but I was really hoping it would be coupled with a price drop and with the included Amiibo that doesn't seem likely now. Maybe a bundle sans the Amiibo for $250 in NA?