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spookmaster · 23-02-2017 10:21PM

I picked up Bayonetta 2 in Argos Athlone today, it was a tenner. 4 copies left, I asked the lady behind the counter.

Pac1Man · 23-02-2017 10:28PM

spookmaster wrote: »

I picked up Bayonetta 2 in Argos Athlone today, it was a tenner. 4 copies left, I asked the lady behind the counter.

Great game but jesus the young lad in it is annoying!

spookmaster · 23-02-2017 10:29PM

Pac1Man wrote: »

Great game but jesus the young lad in it is annoying!

I'll listen to a hundred young lads for that sweet, sweet price.

spookmaster · 23-02-2017 10:49PM

spookmaster wrote: »

I picked up Bayonetta 2 in Argos Athlone today, it was a tenner. 4 copies left, I asked the lady behind the counter.

Actually lads I'm heading back there tomorrow and I'm going to pick those four copies up and flog them on eBay for a hefty profit. I'll be leaving first thing in the morning so if you want to get in there first you should probably let me know early. Cheers lads.

24-02-2017 09:11AM

spookmaster wrote: »

I picked up Bayonetta 2 in Argos Athlone today, it was a tenner. 4 copies left, I asked the lady behind the counter.

Strange... currently €26 on their site.

RobbingBandit · 24-02-2017 09:21AM

Wii U with Mario Kart and Splatoon €200 in Smyths, need to be €50 cheaper me thinks.

Star Lord · 24-02-2017 09:27AM

With both games, that's probably one of the better prices I've seen recently.

Andrew76 · 24-02-2017 09:28AM

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Wii U with Mario Kart and Splatoon €200 in Smyths, need to be €50 cheaper me thinks.

You'd imagine it will go cheaper again once the Switch launches, try clear out the last of their stock.

24-02-2017 10:43AM

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Wii U with Mario Kart and Splatoon €200 in Smyths, need to be €50 cheaper me thinks.

Brilliant price. Seems to be sold out in all stores though.

WeleaseWoderick · 24-02-2017 10:48AM

Have started back playing a lot of Mario Kart 8 online recently.

I had forgotten how addictive it is!

Getting the Switch next week but really don't know whether I'll get the rerelease of Mario Kart when it comes out or not.

Looking back at the Wii U, I think the only games that I really want to get to finish out my collection are Captain Toad and Kirby & the Rainbow Paintbrush.

spookmaster · 24-02-2017 11:22AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Strange... currently €26 on their site.

Went back up in price I'd say due to demand. I just picked up the remaining copies, reserved them last night on the website. 40 bob for the lot. I'll flog them for 40 each on adverts, winner winner chicken dinner. I love a bargain me.

Tom Mann Centuria · 24-02-2017 11:23AM

spookmaster wrote: »

Went back up in price I'd say due to demand. I just picked up the remaining copies, reserved them last night on the website. 40 bob for the lot. I'll flog them for 40 each on adverts, winner winner chicken dinner. I love a bargain me.

Who's going to buy it for 40 euro?

spookmaster · 24-02-2017 11:25AM

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Who's going to buy it for 40 euro?

It'll definitely increase in value mate. Wii U exclusive and all that.

spookmaster · 24-02-2017 11:28AM

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Who's going to buy it for 40 euro?

Also, it's going for 59 dollars on Amazon at the minute mate. Having checked Currency Converter, that's 54 euro. So I'll make a nifty little profit, more than my projected figure. Cushty.

spookmaster · 24-02-2017 11:32AM

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Wii U with Mario Kart and Splatoon €200 in Smyths, need to be €50 cheaper me thinks.

That's a great price mate. I can see why they call you the Robbing Bandit.

sligeach · 24-02-2017 11:33AM

spookmaster wrote: »

Went back up in price I'd say due to demand. I just picked up the remaining copies, reserved them last night on the website. 40 bob for the lot. I'll flog them for 40 each on adverts, winner winner chicken dinner. I love a bargain me.

Don't think you'll get €40 each. Not a fan of people doing this to exploit people either. It's no different than what people were/ have been doing with the NES Classic Mini. If it was the double pack Collector's Edition then you'd have a chance.

spookmaster · 24-02-2017 11:35AM

sligeach wrote: »

Don't think you'll get €40 each. Not a fan of people doing this to exploit people either. It's no different than what people were/ have been doing with the NES Classic Mini. If it was the double pack Collector's Edition then you'd have a chance.

Amazon are charging 59 dollars. Does that mean that one of the largest, most financially respected companies in the world are exploiting people? Don't think so guy.

Banjo · 24-02-2017 11:36AM

That's quality profiteering right there, and the bonus pot stirring? Cashback! Good luck with that, as the Chinese fishermen say "may you catch crabs the size of buses".

So, since the Wii U is winding down and we're probably looking at the last decent opportunity to pick up any titles we're missing before they become a niche collectors item, what are people seeing as the essential titles?

More specifically, since I don't have Captain Toad, Kirby's Rainbow Ride, Paper Mario or the 2nd Darksiders game that's really the first one, am I missing out on essential stuff?

Edit : To play more-so than to collect, but I guess just stress play/collect as your reason if you're differently inclined than I.

spookmaster · 24-02-2017 11:39AM

Banjo wrote: »

More specifically, since I don't have Captain Toad, Kirby's Rainbow Ride, Paper Mario or the 2nd Darksiders game that's really the first one, am I missing out on essential stuff?

Bayonetta 2.

CiDeRmAn · 24-02-2017 11:47AM

Profiteering on the item is not on really, or certainly telling everyone your intent to do it.
Saw a lot of folk get shafted when Metroid Trilogy became available in Tesco, some went in, bought the lot and sold it for profit, users here couldn't get one and, while not illegal by any stretch, it is mean, particularly when that person proudly shares their exploits on here.

CastorTroy · 24-02-2017 12:01PM

Yeah, then there are those who claim to get them to stop other scalpers getting them. If it wasn't for scalpers, people who actually want these things could get them at a decent price. Just have to look at the ticket situation in this country for that as well.

budgemook · 24-02-2017 12:12PM

No point replying to a lad boasting about it.

Probably made up anyways

Banjo · 24-02-2017 12:16PM

spookmaster wrote: »

Bayonetta 2.

I'm not missing out on that. I picked up 24 copies of it for €9.99 apiece in Argoses in and around Dublin, fashioned a make-shift mattress from them and now sleep on them every night. Like the game itself, the experience is both uncomfortable and immensely enjoyable.

Star Lord · 24-02-2017 12:18PM

CheckArgos shows a different story anyway:

http://checkargos.com/product/2453758

Lowest price being €16.99 between the 15th and 21st, and €25.99 since.
Could have gone on clearance locally of course.

Warning issued over boasting of profiteering/goading users.

spookmaster · 24-02-2017 01:34PM

Banjo wrote: »

I'm not missing out on that. I picked up 24 copies of it for €9.99 apiece in Argoses in and around Dublin, fashioned a make-shift mattress from them and now sleep on them every night. Like the game itself, the experience is both uncomfortable and immensely enjoyable.

Now THAT'S profiteering. Mods, sort this guy out please. This is trolling.

Star Lord · 24-02-2017 01:36PM

No, it's not, it's joking based on your post. Not sure how sleeping on top of 24 copies would be profiteering anyway...

sligeach · 24-02-2017 01:40PM

Banjo wrote: »

So, since the Wii U is winding down and we're probably looking at the last decent opportunity to pick up any titles we're missing before they become a niche collectors item, what are people seeing as the essential titles?

More specifically, since I don't have Captain Toad, Kirby's Rainbow Ride, Paper Mario or the 2nd Darksiders game that's really the first one, am I missing out on essential stuff?

Edit : To play more-so than to collect, but I guess just stress play/collect as your reason if you're differently inclined than I.

Do you have Yoshi's Woolly World? If not, it's a must have.

Deano7788 · 24-02-2017 01:51PM

sligeach wrote: »

Do you have Yoshi's Woolly World? If not, it's a must have.

And would also probably be more comfortable to sleep on.

CiDeRmAn · 24-02-2017 01:53PM

You could make a nice throw from Kirby's Epic Yarn!

Banjo · 24-02-2017 01:55PM

Spookmaster wrote:

Now THAT'S profiteering.

No, it's not - they're clearly for personal use. You're going to fail that Custom's Official exam if you don't stop the hijinks and hit the books. But it was clearly goading, so I apologise for any personal distress the image of me writhing around on top of Bayonetta may have caused you. Or me, it's in my head now. Welcome back, lunch!

Star Lord wrote:

No, it's not, it's joking based on your post. Not sure how sleeping on top of 24 copies would be profiteering anyway...

I'm flattered you think I could have €240 in my possession at any one time, no it was a loan from a mysterious but malevolent benefactor and what he's making me do on those game boxes is definitely profiteering from his point of view. It's giving me a new understanding of Feminism though, so I guess silver linings...

Sligeach wrote:

Do you have Yoshi's Woolly World? If not, it's a must have.

Yes I do. It's gorgeous and great fun but it just never pulled me in.

Personally I'd lean towards MK8, Bayonetta 2, SM3DW, Pikmin 3, Hyrule Warriors, Lego Marvel Superheroes, Guacamelée, Black Flag and Arkham City as my highlights. Not necessarily the best games but they held my attention the longest and/or were the best family-fun local multiplayer. My view is skewed heavily by a lack of other platforms for multiplatform titles and a need for Off-TV play for personal use.

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