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Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)

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  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I'm Daisy....

    I swear to god, I could have wrapped that controller around Dino and Retr0's neck only they were using Wavebirds.....


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,841 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    You leave Daisy alone, she's the best troll character ever.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    You leave Daisy alone, she's the best troll character ever.

    I'd go with Daisy, but I'd be thinking of Peach....
    Ah forget it,
    This is insane, an insane conversation
    She'll never leave Mario and we know it!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,284 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    853138.gif

    I've a bad habit of calling London "Nodnol"


  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,135 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    I wonder if split screen online works with the custom tournaments you can set up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,068 ✭✭✭Tipsy McSwagger


    Can you guys please shut up about the WiiU & MK8


















































    Because I am really tempted to get the bundle:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,284 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Do eet!

    To quote the ad for Super Mario Bros 3
    "Mario! Mario! Mario! Mario!"
    :)

    And you know you want it or you wouldn't be coming in here and tempting yourself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,014 ✭✭✭✭Corholio


    I liked DD but the double characters, like Damo said, was an uneventful addition considering the game was named after that mechanic.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Mario Kart 7 was/is pretty great, must play some more to get the mojo back over the next week, everything else gaming will be on hold for a while after that!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,284 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Is it a good idea for them to release it on a long weekend? Means we have no excuse to stop playing before Tuesday. :)


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Sadly I'm on duty on Saturday and Bank Holiday monday, so I'll be squeezing in as much time with it as I can on Friday and Sunday!
    Gods bless my day on/day off shift!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,284 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy




  • Registered Users Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭wampyrus77


    Littlewood is only a sale price at Now €59.00 for mario kart 8 normal edition in 2week or after the sale is over it back to €67 i say

    limited edition is sold out everywhere in ireland,


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Pox, I had a hope I might be able to snaffle a limited edition one on the morning, just pay the extra.
    Bugger


  • Registered Users Posts: 236 ✭✭SmurfX


    Anyone know what price gamestop are stocking the MK Wii U bundle at? Nothing on their website as per usual.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭wampyrus77


    nothing listed on wiiu mario kart bundles but i say it more like €299.99 like the legend of the zelda wind waker hd and new super mario bros u edition


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    I see it's €59.99 on eShop. I've SMK bought so -€7.99. I've almost 500 Premium points (never heard of them til today). So If I buy NES Remix 2 I'll get a €5 eShop voucher. Might just do that there now so :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭wampyrus77


    Nwfc is gone I've just try it on mario kart wii and it doesn't work online anymore pals

    just reminder its only wii and ds games not 3ds and wiiu ones


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭SouthTippBass


    SmurfX wrote: »
    Anyone know what price gamestop are stocking the MK Wii U bundle at? Nothing on their website as per usual.

    I asked them two weeks ago in Clonmel and they said they wouldn't be.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,496 ✭✭✭wayne040576


    brianon wrote: »
    I see it's €59.99 on eShop. I've SMK bought so -€7.99. I've almost 500 Premium points (never heard of them til today). So If I buy NES Remix 2 I'll get a €5 eShop voucher. Might just do that there now so :)


    You can get a download version from Game. It's the same price as the Physical copy on Amazon and cheaper than the eshop.

    http://www.game.co.uk/en/mario-kart-8-299301?categoryIdentifier=683236&catGroupId=


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    You can get a download version from Game. It's the same price as the Physical copy on Amazon and cheaper than the eshop.

    http://www.game.co.uk/en/mario-kart-8-299301?categoryIdentifier=683236&catGroupId=

    Could save 2€ versus eShop directly but would I still get 400 premium points ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭wampyrus77


    You can get a download version from Game. It's the same price as the Physical copy on Amazon and cheaper than the eshop.

    only if its normal editon you save about €5-€10 from amazon = €47.97 Euro + €5 for delivery = €52.97 for mario kart 8

    but ltd edition mario kart 8 is £54.00 , €72.00 + €5= €77 including delivery from amazon

    its cheaper to get ltd edition mario kart 8 from gamestop, smyths, littlewoods, argos and tescos then amazon, you save more then €10 those stores then amazon


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,496 ✭✭✭wayne040576


    wampyrus77 wrote: »
    You can get a download version from Game. It's the same price as the Physical copy on Amazon and cheaper than the eshop.

    only if its normal editon you save about €5-€10 from amazon = €47.97 Euro + €5 for delivery = €52.97 for mario kart 8

    but ltd edition mario kart 8 is £54.00 , €72.00 + €5= €77 including delivery from amazon

    its cheaper to get ltd edition mario kart 8 from gamestop, smyths, littlewoods, argos and tescos then amazon, you save more then €10 those stores then amazon

    I'd rather get the download version. No stupid plastic shell to take up space and cheaper overall.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭wampyrus77


    well the download version is only cheaper if you go for smk offer eshop, the standard price from 3shop is €59.99 which is ssame price for games store in ireland normal edition unless you get it from smyths = €54.99, and i rather get a disc copy just i need the space for storage


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I was in GS in Clarehall and, it seems, there is zero interest in Mario Kart 8 from the great unwashed :(
    In fact, one staff member said that someone came in to buy a new console and when they asked to buy a Wii U they staff member actually asked "why?" but, happily, the customer bought it anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,496 ✭✭✭wayne040576


    wampyrus77 wrote: »
    well the download version is only cheaper if you go for smk offer eshop, the standard price from 3shop is €59.99 which is ssame price for games store in ireland normal edition unless you get it from smyths = €54.99, and i rather get a disc copy just i need the space for storage

    As I said above, you can get the download version from the game website for 39 sterling (49 euro). Same price as the Amazon physical copy. They sent me the download code on Sunday.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭wampyrus77


    As I said above, you can get the download version from the game website for 39 sterling (49 euro). Same price as the Amazon physical copy. They sent me the download code on Sunday.

    there always a £3 tax for delivery when order anything from amazon even the ones that say free delivery


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,496 ✭✭✭wayne040576


    wampyrus77 wrote: »
    there always a £3 tax for delivery when order anything from amazon even the ones that say free delivery

    It's a download code from Game. No delivery charge. :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    wampyrus77 wrote: »
    there always a £3 tax for delivery when order anything from amazon even the ones that say free delivery

    No, there isn't. If it says free delivery, and you choose the free delivery option, then it's free. There's no delivery tax.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭wampyrus77


    No, there isn't. If it says free delivery, and you choose the free delivery option, then it's free. There's no delivery tax.

    even checkout tax of £3 still isnt free delivery for me


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  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,135 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    Game do not guarantee launch day delivery via post or digital delivery, FYI. I had to email them about this and promptly cancelled my order.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭wampyrus77


    Game do not guarantee launch day delivery via post or digital delivery, FYI. I had to email them about this and promptly cancelled my order.

    did they give your money back when they cancelled it


  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,135 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    wampyrus77 wrote: »
    did they give your money back when they cancelled it

    So far no. They are extremely slow on the refund. I cancelled it 9 days ago.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I was in GS in Clarehall and, it seems, there is zero interest in Mario Kart 8 from the great unwashed :(
    In fact, one staff member said that someone came in to buy a new console and when they asked to buy a Wii U they staff member actually asked "why?" but, happily, the customer bought it anyway.



    Oh you're so cool, just shut and take my money - that's what I would have said if it was me.

    and if I was the sellers boss I'd be telling them to shut up and take the sale.

    Yeez, the attitude of some people working in retail sales, idiots.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,841 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    I've had more pleasant wiiu experiences in GameStop, from the girl in my local one telling me she was also cancelling her ps4 preorder to get a wiiu as well to the guys in Drogheda telling me that I made a good choice with Pikmin 3 because it was far and away their favourite game of the year. Better than last of us.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,496 ✭✭✭wayne040576


    Game do not guarantee launch day delivery via post or digital delivery, FYI. I had to email them about this and promptly cancelled my order.

    I already have my code. They sent it on Sunday.


  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,135 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    Well that's a bummer. Oh well. Getting a hard copy tomorrow regardless


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,067 ✭✭✭Gunmonkey


    OwaynOTT wrote: »
    Oh you're so cool, just shut and take my money - that's what I would have said if it was me.

    and if I was the sellers boss I'd be telling them to shut up and take the sale.

    Yeez, the attitude of some people working in retail sales, idiots.

    The boss would probably have given him the thumbs up, try to shift the person to buying a Xbox One or such for a greater profit. Plus, more up sales from the next-gens with PS+/MSGold for playing online, and the WiiU box usually has a packed in game, some of the XBone/PS4 dont.


    On topic, thought i would be a smarmy arse and ordered a Pro Controller and a Wii Classic (MK8 supports them or so I heard, plus Xenoblade and Last Story to get to) from CEX. Package arrived today, no sign of the Pro and its been marked off the invoice by marker, still been charged full price though :mad: Lovely start to the day.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,445 ✭✭✭WeleaseWoderick


    I pre-ordered from Amazon but it is now showing an estimated delivery date of Tuesday or Wednesday next week.

    I had assumed that they would ship out for release date so might cancel the order now.

    Want to get the physical disk so is Smyth's my best option to get the game tomorrow?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,284 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    I'll be heading down to Smyths at lunchtime tomorrow to get my copy. Not because I want to rush and get it. Just no it'll be busier to get downtown after work. :)


  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,135 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    Anyone check any stores today if they're selling early. According to the MK Facebook page a few people in UK have managed to get copies early in Gamestop and Game


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    Isn't there some club you join in smyths and they give 10% off new releases? Probably costs to join though.

    Also argos are doing a €5 voucher when you spend €50 at the moment and I presume they will be carrying some stock.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,485 ✭✭✭✭Banjo


    they closed that club down last year. Or maybe this year. It's definitely gone, anyway. Shame, it made them a very compelling option for launch day titles.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭LiamKK1982


    Don't forget to register the game on club nintendo to get the free game, you can choose 1 of 10 free games.
    http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Campaigns/Mario-Kart-8-Bonus-Game-Promotion/Mario-Kart-8-Bonus-Game-Promotion-879238.html


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭saucyleopard


    Is the new nintendo worth getting though? I have a Wii gathering dust while my kids play an Xbox. Is it another waste of cash? By the way I'm a big Mario lover.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    Is the new nintendo worth getting though? I have a Wii gathering dust while my kids play an Xbox. Is it another waste of cash? By the way I'm a big Mario lover.

    It's worth it for the 3 mario games plus donkey kong and mario kart alone.


  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,135 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    And Zelda. And personally Wii U version of COD is the best of the consoles. It makes great use of the Gamepad.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,841 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    And everyone forgets Pikmin 3 which is a very strong contender for the game of 2013.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    And Zelda. And personally Wii U version of COD is the best of the consoles. It makes great use of the Gamepad.

    Which COD? Because I have BLOPs2 and I hate it!
    Perhaps it's Ghosts you're talking about?


  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,135 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Which COD? Because I have BLOPs2 and I hate it!
    Perhaps it's Ghosts you're talking about?

    I have Blops II on Wii U and PC, and played it on 360. Wii U is the best of the lot. It's a decent game, but each to their own I suppose.


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