Wii U - positively surprised in every respect

First, I want to say that I have not ordered this package from Amazon but bought at Media Markt. Therefore, no "Verified Purchase".

But now to the article. I bought this package because I found it in connection with Mario Kart 8 as the most promising.

1. The console
The console and the cables are very carefully with all kinds of "plastic" security foil and plastic bags packed. There was nothing to complain about - just that it may be a bit much packaging material is, however, bothers me personally.
The console and the "Tablet" -Controller (more on that later) do a very sophisticated look and are processed top to my mind. Both are in black piano lacquer finish - what vll not like each because of Fingerbadrücke.. The console itself is surprisingly heavy.

2. "Tablet Controller"
The actual "heart" of the WiiU is in my eyes the special controller - which presents itself here as a kind of tablet. There are the usual controls such as a directional pad, analog sticks, standard buttons, shoulder buttons, etc ...
In addition there is a large screen in the middle of serving as a kind of input device and which can be used in the Games in different ways. The "controller" makes a very good impression, is not too heavy and fall is good despite the size in hand. With my hands I have no problem to reach all the buttons and even after several hours of gameplay is not tired my hands. That was actually my biggest fear with before buying.

3. Other Accessories
Otherwise, in the package an HDMI cable, power supply and a stand for the controller and include a charging station for the controller. The sensor bar is of course not forgotten. But this is initially not mandatory because the "Tablet Controller" completely do without this. The radio transmission between WiiU and Controller works absolutely independent and perfect.

4. Start the console
For the first time you have to bring a bit of time because the console demanded some settings and also the first update is carried out directly. This was with me, however, possible completely without Internet access. So the update seems already to be stored locally on the disk. Nevertheless, you have to plan for the initial setup, depending on level of knowledge about 1 1/2 hours. I was very surprised how easy the work with the tablet is. In principle, TV and tablet supplement wonderful and the stylus is a targeted control on Tablet guaranteed. There is also no delay between display on the TV and the tablet can be seen.

5. The game Mario Kart 8 (General)
First, perhaps the most important thing: The game is not as a separate CD in the box with it pre-installed on the console (!). Thus, inserting a disk is not necessary to play this. However, it should be noted that this memory is lost. In the end, you still have about 20GB free space after the initial setup of WiiU. An extension with SD cards, however, is no problem. If an Internet connection is present leads the game during the first start of an update. Personally, I must'm glad that Nintendo has finally arrived in the "online world" and also works with patches and updates say. I will not go into detail now closer to the game but it's just how to make a Mario Kart expected. I would argue that you can currently find on any console better Funracer.

An important remark still: There are for Mario Kart 8 now already 2 DLC's (8 each) with which one can again expand the scale of the game. More information can be but to accessed directly in the game.

Conclusion:
For me personally, it was the right purchase. I am absolutely satisfied and have my fun with the console. I can identify with this console much better than with any other of the current generation - and yes, I'm a hardcore gamer but I can also live on the PC. For friends, party and family, there is simply nothing better than this gem.