Nintendo games/consoles bargain alert thread

Suckit · 26-08-2019 12:56am

SMC92Ian wrote: »

Probably be charged at collection.

I hope not. I'll probably ring them tomorrow to ask.

Exclamation Marc · 26-08-2019 1:09am

Suckit wrote: »

I swapped two games - both were Monster Hunter Ultimate Generations.

The first day, I wasn't charged anything for Astral Chain and he gave me a receipt and credited the card he gave me.

Today I was charged €10 for Links Awakening.

So I am not sure which one was wrong.
Did the first guy forget to charge me, or will I get charged again for the 2nd trade?

The €10 one sounds like the correct charge as the deal is 'Trade in for a new game for €10' which applies irrespective of the value of the new game.

tbahh · 26-08-2019 1:24am

I was told by the salesperson that if I had bought a game that cost €70, then i would have paid an extra tenner.

Anyway, it seems there is a general lack of misinformation from Gamestop regarding this promotion, i.e., whether it was still active, how much needs to be paid when picking up the games, etc..

Even if I have to pay an extra €10 for each game, I'm still thrilled with the bargain I got.

Suckit · 26-08-2019 1:35am

I was also told Breath of the Wild 2 was on the list, but is not out until next year so I didn't go for that. I asked could I change my mind later and I was told yes. I am unsure whether or not to get Luigi's Mansion instead of Links awakening.

Corholio · 26-08-2019 12:40pm

Travis Strikes Back - £16.85 at Base.

https://www.base.com/buy/product/travis-strikes-again-no-more-heroes-nintendo-switch/dgc-tsans.htm

Doodah7 · 29-08-2019 8:42pm

Mario + Rabbids Donkey Kong DLC is reduced to €11.99 on the eStore. Handy for those that just have the base game.

nedd · 30-08-2019 10:31am

Ubisoft Sale:

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/08/ubisoft_slashes_the_price_of_16_games_in_switch_eshop_sale

Banjo · 30-08-2019 12:02pm

tbahh wrote: »

I was told by the salesperson that if I had bought a game that cost €70, then i would have paid an extra tenner.

Anyway, it seems there is a general lack of misinformation from Gamestop regarding this promotion, i.e., whether it was still active, how much needs to be paid when picking up the games, etc..

Even if I have to pay an extra €10 for each game, I'm still thrilled with the bargain I got.

Basically the trade is in worth the (cost of the game) - €10
The trick is to order a PS4 game for €70 so you get €60 credit instead of a Switch game (which gives you 60-10=50 credit)
Then you change your mind and move the credit to a Switch game for €60

I know this now.
I'm €10 down

Off to Dundrum now for my Astral Chain!

CiDeRmAn · 30-08-2019 12:23pm

Just collected mine from GS in Swords, here's hoping it is as awesome as it seems, or it'll be back to Netflix with a side order of Picross for me!

sniper_samurai · 30-08-2019 12:29pm

Have the CE ordered. Won't be able to pick up my copy until tomorrow though.

Traded a copy of Little Dragon Cafe I bought for €20 in Argos against it, just another €30 to pay off.

sniper_samurai · 30-08-2019 12:40pm

Shopto are doing a free 3 month Nintendo online membership with selected Nintendo titles.

For example a digital copy of Three Houses and a 3 month Nintendo sub for £40(~€44.50).

https://www.shopto.net/en/ndo10002925-fire-emblem-three-houses-switch-download-p113603/?utm_source=ShopTo+customers&utm_campaign=81fcffb2cd-3+Month+Memberships+for+FREE%21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5d3c73f9af-81fcffb2cd-113580109&mc_cid=81fcffb2cd&mc_eid=8a571dda3c

Full list
https://www.shopto.net/en/switch-deals/

Suckit · 30-08-2019 4:23pm

I have Astral Chain to collect today too, but I don't think I will make it back in time this evening, is it possible to collect it tomorrow does anyone know?
I remeber he said it will only be held for XX amount of time, but I can't remember if he said 12, 24 or 48 hours..

Banjo · 30-08-2019 4:37pm

Gamestop said 48 hours to me yesterday. You didn't say what shop. I think Smyths is 48 hours too.

Suckit · 30-08-2019 4:39pm

Banjo wrote: »

Gamestop said 48 hours to me yesterday. You didn't say what shop. I think Smyths is 48 hours too.

Thanks, the one in Swords Pavilions I ordered Astral Chain from, I ordered Links Awakening in Drogheda, but not sure when that is out.

I do not even have the receipt with me so I can't check that. But I was going to change to Luigis Haunted Mansion (Guy in shop said I could), as it seems a better deal if Astral Chain is £40 on amazon.
But would like to get it too..

Ohh.... the heartache of which game to play

sniper_samurai · 30-08-2019 4:46pm

Banjo wrote: »

Gamestop said 48 hours to me yesterday. You didn't say what shop. I think Smyths is 48 hours too.

Hold is supposed to be 48 hours for level 1 & 2 card holders and 72 hours for level 3+.

Banjo · 30-08-2019 4:49pm

Well lah dee dah. They don't tell us level 1s that.

sniper_samurai · 30-08-2019 4:54pm

Banjo wrote: »

Well lah dee dah. They don't tell us level 1s that.

All you need really, not worth paying for level 3 especially now GameStop have gutted Game Informer. All well and good if you spent enough to get there for free though.

SMC92Ian · 30-08-2019 5:41pm

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Hold is supposed to be 48 hours for level 1 & 2 card holders and 72 hours for level 3+.

If it's paid for they can't sell it to someone else.

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