The Last Wii U Sale: A Tale of Triumph
GameTopic Presents a Hilariously Surprising Sales Fact Only a Single Wii U Found Its Forever Home in September!
In September, only one lonely Wii U found a new home.
Picture this: a desolate landscape, the remnants of a bygone era. The once-mighty Wii U, a console overshadowed by its successor, the Switch, languishing in the depths of gaming history. But amidst this sorrow, a flicker of hope emerges.
In a stunning revelation, industry analyst Mat Piscatella reveals that a single Wii U was sold in the U.S. in September. Yes, you read that right. One unit. It’s like finding a needle in a haystack, or spotting a unicorn in your backyard. It’s that rare.
[Link to tweet: “https://twitter.com/MatPiscatella/status/1712864880624296048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”]
Now, you might be wondering, didn’t Nintendo buy back all the Wii U stock when it ceased production? Well, Piscatella has a witty response for that: “So you never lost your keys or misplaced a sock?” Oh, Mat, you truly are a master of cheeky comebacks.
But let’s not forget the lucky owner of this last Wii U. They now possess a treasure trove of exclusive games that can’t be found on the Switch. We’re talking about gaming gems like “The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD,” and “Nintendo Land.” It’s like having a secret stash of golden mushrooms.
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However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows for the Wii U. The console bids farewell to beloved features like the Miiverse (RIP, dear friend) and the eShop, which Nintendo sent to the virtual retirement home earlier this year. And with online servers scheduled to shut down in 2024, the Wii U’s virtual afterlife is imminent.
But fear not, fellow gamers! Even though the original Splatoon can no longer be enjoyed online, there are still ways to squeeze some fun out of the Wii U. It may have fallen behind the PS4 and Xbox One back in the day, but it’s not completely forgotten. After all, who could resist the charm of that unique tablet controller and the wonders of Mario Maker?
So here’s to you, lucky Wii U owner in the U.S.! You hold a piece of gaming history in your hands. And to truly complete this nostalgic experience, don’t forget to snag a copy of NES Remix. It’s a must-play.
Kat Bailey, GameTopic’s News Director and Nintendo Voice Chat co-host, is here to deliver the inside scoop. Got a tip? Slide into her DMs at @the_katbot.
Final Thoughts
Who would have thought that in this age of cutting-edge gaming, a lone Wii U would find its forever home? It’s a tale of triumph for a console that faced adversity and ultimately came out on top (well, kind of).
So, dear readers, what are your thoughts on this last Wii U sale? Do you still have a special place in your heart for this underappreciated gem? Share your nostalgia-filled stories in the comments below!
