Author Topic: Wii U Console, GamePad Repair Costs Revealed (Read 3845 times)

NWR_DrewMG · « **on:** December 05, 2012, 11:43:54 AM »

Do you want your hardware repaired out of warranty? Here's your invoice.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/32717

The Wii U repair costs have been revealed to be $175 for the console itself, and $85 for the GamePad, according to Nintendo World Report staff members who have had their systems in for repair. The $175 cost for the Wii U Console was specific to the Deluxe model.

Since the GamePad is not for sale at retail at this time, aside from being bundled with the console itself, one can only speculate what the price will be to customers. The $85 component cost being printed (and then reversed due to warranty) on repair invoices point to a retail price starting at $99 and then going upwards from there.

Obviously, All Wii U systems are under warranty for at least a year unless an owner breaks that warranty. These costs will be more meaningful as the system ages past its first year.

Caliban · « **Reply #1 on:** December 05, 2012, 12:28:53 PM »

So these were physical repairs? To what extent does the warranty cover?

KITT 10K · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2012, 04:06:10 PM »

If it works like insurance does for a cell phone then physical damage to the screen, (such as a crack on it), will void it I think.

Kytim89 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2012, 04:22:51 PM »

People are actually selling the Gamepad by itself for about $200 to $220 dollars.

Adrock · « **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2012, 05:21:15 PM »

Unless some freak accident happens, I should be okay as far as repairs go since I take really good care of my consoles, controllers, and games. I wish Nintendo would sell the Wii U GamePad AC adapter in stores as I can't keep an eye on those all the time, especially when I'm into a game. I love my cats, but they can be such sluts sometimes. In a bind, it would be comforting to know I could just pick up a new 1st party AC adapter at Walmart in the dead of night.

Mop it up · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2012, 06:42:10 PM »

Those prices are pretty high. Ideally, they should be priced based on the repair being done, there is no way that simply replacing the disc drive costs Nintendo $175. That's the price of a full-on system replacement.

Shaymin · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2012, 07:26:17 PM »

Quote from: Caliban on December 05, 2012, 12:28:53 PM

So these were physical repairs? To what extent does the warranty cover?

The repairs were for a bad video card and a non-responsive trigger button, respectively.

UncleBob · « **Reply #7 on:** December 05, 2012, 07:31:48 PM »

I wonder if one tried really hard if they could order a second game pad direct from Nintendo...

EasyCure · « **Reply #8 on:** December 05, 2012, 07:36:33 PM »

Quote from: UncleBob on December 05, 2012, 07:31:48 PM

I wonder if one tried really hard if they could order a second game pad direct from Nintendo...

Tell us how that goes..

Shaymin · « **Reply #9 on:** December 05, 2012, 08:10:42 PM »

If someone who got their Gamepad stolen can't order one, no amount of UncleBobery will get you a second gamepad. (Source)

EasyCure · « **Reply #10 on:** December 05, 2012, 08:49:57 PM »

Unclebobery should be a thing.

UncleBob · « **Reply #11 on:** December 05, 2012, 08:51:45 PM »

Oh, it is.

Just ask your mom.

EasyCure · « **Reply #12 on:** December 05, 2012, 09:37:20 PM »

That was premature ejaculation. And I thought we were never to speak of it again.

UncleBob · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2012, 09:54:49 PM »

EasyCure · « **Reply #14 on:** December 05, 2012, 10:33:21 PM »

I'm glad you've learned to laugh about it. I told you it was nothing to be ashamed of. It's a problem 4 out of 5 regular forum goers have.

UncleBob · « **Reply #15 on:** December 05, 2012, 10:43:38 PM »

4 out of 5 forum goers experience premature ejaculation with your mother?

She told me I was special.

Sarail · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2012, 09:37:50 AM »

Tuesday night was GREAT.

Caliban · « **Reply #17 on:** December 07, 2012, 02:51:39 PM »

Quote from: Shaymin on December 05, 2012, 07:26:17 PM

Quote from: Caliban on December 05, 2012, 12:28:53 PM
So these were physical repairs? To what extent does the warranty cover?

The repairs were for a bad video card and a non-responsive trigger button, respectively.

Ok the video card cost I can understand, but that much just for a button?! Shame on you Nintendo.

EasyCure · « **Reply #18 on:** December 07, 2012, 07:06:35 PM »

Quote from: UncleBob on December 05, 2012, 10:43:38 PM

4 out of 5 forum goers experience premature ejaculation with your mother?

She told me I was special.

you're not. how do you think i got the stats?

Shaymin · « **Reply #19 on:** December 07, 2012, 07:07:44 PM »

Quote from: Caliban on December 07, 2012, 02:51:39 PM

Ok the video card cost I can understand, but that much just for a button?! Shame on you Nintendo.

They replaced the whole GamePad since it'd be faster than repairing and it's under warranty (so Zach didn't actually *pay* $85).

UncleBob · « **Reply #20 on:** December 08, 2012, 02:33:22 AM »

Quote from: EasyCure on December 07, 2012, 07:06:35 PM

Quote from: UncleBob on December 05, 2012, 10:43:38 PM
4 out of 5 forum goers experience premature ejaculation with your mother?

She told me I was special.

you're not. how do you think i got the stats?

I find it slightly more concerning that you discuss these stats with your mother. So, fellow forum goer, are you in the 20% or the 80%?

Caliban · « **Reply #21 on:** December 08, 2012, 05:23:13 AM »

Quote from: Shaymin on December 07, 2012, 07:07:44 PM

Quote from: Caliban on December 07, 2012, 02:51:39 PM
Ok the video card cost I can understand, but that much just for a button?! Shame on you Nintendo.

They replaced the whole GamePad since it'd be faster than repairing and it's under warranty (so Zach didn't actually *pay* $85).

Oh. Well that's a relief. I was convinced there that Nintendo had stepped onto Sony's path.

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