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Nintendo games/consoles even more bargain alerts thread

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    #542
    chonix
    Registered Users Posts: 428 ✭✭chonix


    gerfmurphy wrote: »
    quick update, I rang nintendo uk store and ordered the new bundle deal, said the code didnt work and they gave me a new one, (very nice of them), got 10% off 2 games case and console bundle
    Did you order via normal post or parcel motel/address pal?


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    #543
    gerfmurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 546 ✭✭✭gerfmurphy


    i had it sent to my brother in london, just incase it was delayed. he is leaving Christmas eve, so the best chance of it making it home.
    Parcel motel may add a few days if it got tight for delivery time


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    #544
    Gyan84
    Registered Users Posts: 1,229 ✭✭✭Gyan84


    Any deal on the Labo sets ? I bought the vehicle kit for 15 pounds on Amazon during black Friday but An Post sent it back to them for some reason.

    Never had that happen before but they refunded me anyway


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    #545
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Gyan84 wrote: »
    Any deal on the Labo sets ? I bought the vehicle kit for 15 pounds on Amazon during black Friday but An Post sent it back to them for some reason.

    Never had that happen before but they refunded me anyway
    I have seen that one in smyths in Germany for €9.90
    https://www.smythstoys.com/de/de-de/multimedia/nintendo/nintendo-switch/nintendo-switch-spiele/nintendo-switch-nintendo-labo-toy-con-03-fahrzeug-set/p/169080

    That was enough to convince me to hold off the €34.99 here
    https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/nintendo-gaming/nintendo-labo/nintendo-labo-toy-con-03-vehicle-kit/p/169080


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    #546
    chonix
    Registered Users Posts: 428 ✭✭chonix


    gerfmurphy wrote: »
    quick update, I rang nintendo uk store and ordered the new bundle deal, said the code didnt work and they gave me a new one, (very nice of them), got 10% off 2 games case and console bundle
    Oh man, you're really lucky. It got OOS now..... damn


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    #547
    sligeach
    Registered Users Posts: 16,498 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    sligeach wrote: »
    I see Smyths in the UK for the past few days have been selling the black and lime Nintendo 2 DS XL Mario Kart pack for £95. It's a click and collect offer only in the UK.

    https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/video-games-and-tablets/nintendo-gaming/nintendo-3ds-2ds-ds/3ds-and-2ds-consoles/new-nintendo-2ds-xl-console-black-and-lime-mario-kart-pack/p/168137

    Yet it remains at €160 here in Ireland. What gives? Someone was praising them here a few days ago, I find they're generally alright, though not always great. They don't always give a like for like price taking into account the exchange rate. £95 works out at €111. That would be a significant saving. Argos have the same bundle reduced to €110, but I can't see it in stock anywhere.

    It's not a bargain, and maybe nothing will come of it just yet. But I contacted Smyths about the above 2DS XL and asked them how come they were charging €160 when it was the equivalent of €110 on their UK site, they apologised for, paraphrasing "any disappointment caused and hoped to have some promotions to benefit ROI customers in the near future." If you search for the black and lime Nintendo 2DS XL on Smyths you won't find it, it's temporarily been removed from the site but it still exists as I saved the link from a few days ago.

    https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/nintendo-gaming/nintendo-3ds-2ds-ds/3ds-and-2ds-consoles/new-nintendo-2ds-xl-console-black-and-lime-mario-kart-pack/p/168137

    The thing is there's no price and it won't let you add it to your basket. They may be getting ready to reduce it here in Ireland. So heads up for those interested to keep an eye open.


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    #548
    super_furry
    Registered Users Posts: 27,322 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    sligeach wrote: »
    It's not a bargain, and maybe nothing will come of it just yet. But I contacted Smyths about the above 2DS XL and asked them how come they were charging €160 when it was the equivalent of €110 on their UK site, they apologised for, paraphrasing "any disappointment caused and hoped to have some promotions to benefit ROI customers in the near future." If you search for the black and lime Nintendo 2DS XL on Smyths you won't find it, it's temporarily been removed from the site but it still exists as I saved the link from a few days ago.

    https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/nintendo-gaming/nintendo-3ds-2ds-ds/3ds-and-2ds-consoles/new-nintendo-2ds-xl-console-black-and-lime-mario-kart-pack/p/168137

    The thing is there's no price and it won't let you add it to your basket. They may be getting ready to reduce it here in Ireland. So heads up for those interested to keep an eye open.

    Fair play sligeach. It's back now and down to €109.99


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    #549
    safetyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭safetyboy


    Rew wrote: »
    Mortal Kombat 11 is ~€20 in Argos, Bomberman R is ~€20 as well.

    https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8861557/Trail/searchtext%3EMORTAL+SWITCH.htm

    I'm getting €36?


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    #550
    snowstreams
    Registered Users Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭snowstreams


    I wonder is there any equivalent parcel motel service from Germany.
    Either way I reckon the vehicle labo kit will come down to 15-20€ in Ireland in the new year.


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    #551
    morritty
    Registered Users Posts: 888 ✭✭✭morritty


    snowstreams wrote: »
    I wonder is there any equivalent parcel motel service from Germany.
    Either way I reckon the vehicle labo kit will come down to 15-20€ in Ireland in the new year.
    I haven't tried it, but mailboxde.com seems to do that service and i think the cheapest is 8 euro to ireland


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    #552
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    There is also mygermany and eurosender too. But I find mailboxde.com excellent for most things. They also offer consolidation service and they seem to be the cheapest by far.


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    #553
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,100 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Mortal kombat gone back up in Argos to €36.99


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    #554
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,100 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    HEY YOU GUYS

    FREE GAMES ALERT

    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/nintendo-switch-10-free-games-over-xmas-at-nintendo-eshop-3360304


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    #555
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,910 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    RobbingBandit wrote: »
    HEY YOU GUYS

    FREE GAMES ALERT

    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/nintendo-switch-10-free-games-over-xmas-at-nintendo-eshop-3360304

    Came to post this. Have my thanks.


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    #556
    SMC92Ian
    Registered Users Posts: 2,015 ✭✭✭SMC92Ian


    RobbingBandit wrote: »
    HEY YOU GUYS

    FREE GAMES ALERT

    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/nintendo-switch-10-free-games-over-xmas-at-nintendo-eshop-3360304

    The state. No wonder they're free. :rolleyes:


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    #557
    Tom Mann Centuria
    Registered Users Posts: 10,956 ✭✭✭✭Tom Mann Centuria


    RobbingBandit wrote: »
    HEY YOU GUYS

    FREE GAMES ALERT

    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/nintendo-switch-10-free-games-over-xmas-at-nintendo-eshop-3360304

    Ideal way of a parent with limited funds (after shelling out for a new switch) putting a few games on it for their youngster, to give them something to play Christmas day. Even if that's the only time they play them. Cheers.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



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    #558
    mrcheez
    Registered Users Posts: 13,657 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Any of them worth the download? :)

    Also does this work for Irish accs?


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    #559
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,100 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    I got the first two just now download colouring book first as that's free then Robonauts becomes free, the next one after goes free on December 15

    There seems to be the same deal on the American eshop but more games for those with a US account check it out.


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    #560
    Fysh
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 11,023 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fysh


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Any of them worth the download? :)

    Also does this work for Irish accs?

    I've tried the demo of Robonauts and it's not bad - certainly it'd be worth a punt for free, I reckon.


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    #561
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Earthlock looks good, and is €4.99 at the minute or €4 in South Africa.
    https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/EARTHLOCK-1347569.html

    Neon Switch (2019 version) is €285 + €13 shipping from Spain.
    Use code PREGALO5 to drop the price to €270 + shipping (€283 delivered).
    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/143368119898/
      1. Open the
    ebay.es website and click Regístrate to create a new account
    2. In your account settings - select Addresses from the left menu and add your Registration Address (use a Spanish address). Note that you can use your Irish phone number
    3. Now change your primary Delivery Address (use your valid Irish address)
    4. Find items from sellers that post to Ireland
    5. Enter a Spanish discount code at the checkout


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    #562
    Grumpypants
    Registered Users Posts: 7,792 ✭✭✭Grumpypants


    Link for free Coloring Book game to kick off the chain of free games.

    https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Coloring-Book-1470537.html


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    #563
    barneyrub
    Registered Users Posts: 393 ✭✭barneyrub


    Anyway of downloading these when the switch isn't set up yet?


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    #564
    Grassey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Grassey


    barneyrub wrote:
    Anyway of downloading these when the switch isn't set up yet?


    Log in with your Nintendo account and 'purchase'


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    #565
    .red.
    Registered Users Posts: 3,345 ✭✭✭.red.


    barneyrub wrote: »
    Anyway of downloading these when the switch isn't set up yet?

    Off topic but I bought a switch last week for a santa present. Turned it on to make sure it worked and it had an update that took 25 mins, I went to fiddle around with it today and it had another update that took 10 mins.
    I'm gonna check it again a few days before Christmas just in case. Last thing you'd want is updates Christmas morning when the servers are busy and the kid just wants to play it.

    Heard of a horror story a few years back of a girl I know, her son got a playstation or Xbox(can't remember which) that took 21 hours to update from Christmas morning as they only had 2mb broadband.


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    #566
    Treppen
    Registered Users Posts: 4,586 ✭✭✭Treppen


    Luigi's mansion is a bit cheaper in currys.ie than others at €49


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    #567
    snowstreams
    Registered Users Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭snowstreams


    barneyrub wrote: »
    Anyway of downloading these when the switch isn't set up yet?

    You have to have a game downloaded before the free game shows up.
    I tried purchasing the colouring book for my sons santa gift. But robonauts didn't show up for free until I logged into the switch and downloaded the colouring book.
    As red said above, it's good to log on beforehand and update the software.
    The packaging fits back together very nicely anyway so the kids won't suspect a thing!


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    #568
    sweetie
    Registered Users Posts: 9,791 ✭✭✭sweetie


    .red. wrote: »
    Off topic but I bought a switch last week for a santa present. Turned it on to make sure it worked and it had an update that took 25 mins, I went to fiddle around with it today and it had another update that took 10 mins.
    I'm gonna check it again a few days before Christmas just in case. Last thing you'd want is updates Christmas morning when the servers are busy and the kid just wants to play it.

    Heard of a horror story a few years back of a girl I know, her son got a playstation or Xbox(can't remember which) that took 21 hours to update from Christmas morning as they only had 2mb broadband.

    it's not always necessary to update the system before playing a game on it. I've been playing Yook laylee impossible lair recently and have been delaying the update.


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    #569
    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,474 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    I'd say it's the firmware update. The console was probably on v7.0 or v8.0 out of the box.
    The first update brought it to v9.0 and there was an update on December 4th for v9.1.


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    #570
    xckjoo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,356 ✭✭✭xckjoo


    Treppen wrote: »
    Luigi's mansion is a bit cheaper in currys.ie than others at €49
    Not a huge bargain, but I grabbed a Switch Lite + Luigi's Mansion in Smyths for about €260 (site seems to be down at the moment so can't check). Switch Lite is €230 on its own.


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    #571
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,100 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Stores often offer discounts for console bundles however Luigi being a first party game is quite cheap in a shop for €49.99 so the game is a bargain


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