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Well, since third party is not an issue for you, and you seem generally interested in the games that Nintendo has to offer, I think purchasing the Wii U would be wise. You mentioned earlier that you liked the NES and SNES Zelda games; well you can buy those on the eShop via the Virtual Console. Also, there are some great games on there already like Pikmin 3, Super Mario 3D World, and The Wonderful 101. The first two are great multiplayer games (Pikmin 3 also has a great single player mode as well) and The Wonderful 101 can be hit or miss, but I personally loved the game (it makes full use of the Wii U GamePad and is really funny, well written, and has possibly one of my favorite game SDTK). there are also a bunch of great games on the way that I think you and your girlfriend could enjoy together or that you could play by yourself (examples include DK, MK8, X, SSB4, Bayonetta 2, Yarn Yoshi, and that Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem game). Also, I think we're going to see at least two more unannounced Wii U games released this year from Nintendo, but i don't know from what franchise. But seriously the console is great and is really enjoyable, I think you'll like it and the offerings from Nintendo (and a few 3rd parties) definitely justifies the purchase.

P.S. I left a bunch of other great games out like New Super Mario Bros. U (and the DLC), Wind Waker HD, and Rayman: Legends