Soundwave on 21 August 2013
If you like Nintendo console games and really need to be able to play them, but also need third party software to fill out your gaming diet ... you're kinda screwed honestly. You have to spend near $1000 on hardware (included associated extraneous accessories/controllers) each hardware cycle if you are going to buy both the Wii U now and then have to get a PS4 or XB1 as well without waiting too long.
That's just how it is.
If you're budget conscious, I'd recommend simply waiting for price cuts. To the OP, that's your best bet. Either that or be on the look out for clearance deals like the $199.99 Wii U Basic that Wal-Mart had going. Or (gulp) maybe try buying a used console.
