How is it possible that the X1 and PS4 are already basically the same price as a Wii U?

[Aquietguy]

Eddie_Raja said:
Two things:

1) Economy of scale: With how few Wii U's are selling they aren't getting the most efficient pricing.

2) The stupid tablet: It drives up the price $50-$80

How is it stupid? I doubt it still cost that much. The best estimates three years ago was $50.