Beyond the fact that the Basic bundle seems to be being pulled from shelves, I'm still a little uncertain about what this portends. Is it just that the Basic bundle wasn't shifting enough units, or is it that there will be no need for a Basic bundle any longer because Nintendo intend to drop the price of the Deluxe?
As I've said before, If ever I decided to purchase a Wii U it was always my intent to get the Basics bundle because the reduced price point is more important to me that than the additions that the Deluxe package offers. If, however, Nintendo were able to find a way to offer the Deluxe at a similar price point to that of the Basic, perhaps inflating that price again with a pack in game, then I think that would be pretty enticing.