I do too.  The only problem is that I am having difficulty convincing my wife.

I hear ya loud and clear Philip. Every time I mention a new system I get the evil eye.

Wives, can't live with 'em, can't trade 'em for a Wii U. :)

It is all my fault though.  Had I not gotten a PS4 last year, she would have been on board for getting a Wii U.  Now I need to wait, and wait, and wait.  

My wife was the driving force behind getting our Wii U 

goddamn those are sweet.  Those hats rule!

I'd like a green and gold steering wheel and for Link to be a playable character. Toon Link probably.

The first thing I said was "Oh Wow!"

I have to decide between this and the Zelda version.

Team Mario of Course lol!! Yea I cant even think about a Wii U especially since I got til next tax time to convince the wife for a ps4 which trust me will require alot of begging lol!!

I feel your pain. 

What I want to know is... is that an additional green or red gamepad or is it just a shell covering the black one?

If there had been a Pikmin 3 version, I would already have one. As it is, I'm interested, but not enough to bite. Mario Kart is not quite my favorite bait.

I have a confession. I despise Mario Kart. It annoys me. However, that bundle looks awesome.

Other than Crash Team Racing, the two recent Sonic kart racers and to a lesser extent Little Big Planet Karting, Mario Kart is the only kind of racing I enjoy.

My wife who gave up gaming years ago got right back into Mario Kart Wii when it came out and I have fond memories of playing Mario Kart 64 with her and the kids.

Im surprised they added a steering wheel option for this game. I was sure they'd utilize the gampad as a steering wheel, but now I'm not sure. 

You can pick the control option of your choice. Here's a quote:

"Mario Kart 8 supports a range of control schemes including the Wii U Pro Controller, the Wii Wheel, the Wii U GamePad, and Wiimote and Nunchuk. The game can also be played in off-TV mode using the GamePad."

That's a pretty cool preorder, and if it was available in the US, I would seriously think about getting a WiiU. Of course my first problem would be getting a Mario or Luigi.

I'd be on Team Luigi. 

Actually if I could, I'd be on Team Toad and have a mushroom hat and red and white polka dotten Wii U controller.

No wait, I'd be on Team Kirby and have a PINK Wii U!  Yeah!

Awesome. I'm with Snee—I want those hats!

I want dat!!!!

I'd be Team Luigi even if i'm a big fan of Mario.

Urgh. That reminds me - I need to pick up the NSMBU bundle before it becomes discontinued. 300 smackers if just a bit too much!

#NoWaluigiNoBuy

I'm kidding. Partially.

LOL.

I'd probably get the Luigi-themed one, hopefully it'll be announced for more regions (and I'll have enough cash for it).

I choose you, Team Jacob!

O_o

No wait!