Wii U Basic Recall Rumoured
US retailer GameStop has issued a recall order to all of its stores, asking them to return all Wii U basic packs, that’s the white 8GB model, to their distribution centre, according to information provided to Kotaku.
The source of the rumour says that GameStop has contacted stores with the following message;
Nintendo Wii U Basic Recall – Two Week Preparation On Tuesday, 6/18, all stories will need to return all new/unopened Wii U Basic (020359). .. Stores that have 10 or more in stock will receive shipping cartons from the [distribution centre]. .. All other stores will need to save shipping cartons for this recall.
So what could this mean? Is Nintendo phasing out the White Wii U bundle? After launch it was obvious that the black 32GB model was by far the more popular, with it selling out in most regions. Could Nintendo be looking to recondition the units for resale?
What is more likely in our opinion is that GameStop is simply planning to sell off the 8GB Wii U’s as soon as possible, possibly thinking that there will be high demand for the 32GB version following E3. By getting hold of all of its Wii U Basic stockholding, it can sell all of the units off, possibly at a knock down price online, or via outlet vendors such as eBay.
Needless to say, we will probably find out more at E3 next week, so keep it tuned to GodisaGeek.
