I pity all the people who buy the Basic in the sale just to get out cheap. Even at this price point the Basic Bundle is pretty bad in terms of comparative value. Really think Nintendo need to scrap the Basic altogether and get a White Deluxe out as well (Yes, I'm aware Japan is doing such a thing). And once they get that out, the price could be dropped to a more affordable, universal $300 price point.
Though I guess this has little to do with the topic... To keep from getting too far astray: Anyone looking into purchasing a Wii U on sale, don't get the Basic. Unless, for some nonsensical reason, you want to rip yourself off in value just to have a White system.