Nintendo games/consoles even more bargain alerts thread

Banjo · 05-02-2020 01:15PM

Ryath wrote: »

Nearly bought it in argos the other day but the reviews that it ran very poorly put me of. Apparently it's been patched? Only other experience of Assassins Creed is Black Flag on the Wii U. Worth a punt for €15?

I have to say I went from ACIII to BF on the WiiU and in terms of the story and entertainment value I would not want to go the other way. ACIII makes a much bigger deal of the nonsense present-day sci fi messiah bull**** (which, if it's your first game in the series, is both unengaging and completely nonsensical), and puts a lot of artificial barriers in your way when you're trying to explore so you don't leave the "story" area. It's a fun game when it works but they're both fun games and Black Flag is by far the better in my opinion. If you're more of a Bear Wrestler than a Ship-to-Ship/Ship-to-Shore combat or Whale-hunter type, by all means give III a spin though.

baldshin · 05-02-2020 08:02PM

All my games from the Gamestop 4 for E20 deal have arrived, I'd say about a third had no sleeves but it's ok, got some great bargains!

Tom Mann Centuria · 05-02-2020 08:28PM

On the Gamestop deal, I ordered Kirby rainbow curse, Hyrule Warriors, Pokken Tournament and Batman Arkham for wii u, and only batman came with their sleeve, so pretty pleased with that for a fiver each.

SMC92Ian · 05-02-2020 09:57PM

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

On the Gamestop deal, I ordered Kirby rainbow curse, Hyrule Warriors, Pokken Tournament and Batman Arkham for wii u, and only batman came with their sleeve, so pretty pleased with that for a fiver each.

Wait even disc games aren't coming in real cases? WTF who is trading in just discs.

mrcheez · 05-02-2020 09:59PM

SMC92Ian wrote: »

Wait even disc games aren't coming in real cases? WTF who is trading in just discs.

I think they are in cases, but the paper sleeve is a printed white sheet with lettering rather than the official.

I'm assuming scangers just robbed the originals.

CiDeRmAn · 05-02-2020 10:08PM

Pre-owned stuff can be poorly stored and damaged.
They might also be part of a system trade in and not worth taking home.
At least this way they go to a good home, instead of the skip

nintendoo · 05-02-2020 11:13PM

Yep, or people just don't look after their stuff or the kids or the dog destroys them. Got Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze from CEX used and the sleeve is in bits. Was seriously thinking of returning it and getting it again new in that Amazon de offer recently. It's a terrible first world problem

Suckit · 05-02-2020 11:20PM

I was at the recyle centre today in Swords (I think it's Swords, it is beside the sea/inlet).
And in one of the skips for random stuff that didn't have it's own section, there was a load of nintendo game boxes that possibly had the cartridges/discs in them. There was DS games and I think Gamecube games. I was tempted to jump the fence to check them as I guess they may have been worth money. I didn't have the balls to.

Nicetrustedcup · 06-02-2020 08:55AM

Only 2 of my 4 games showed up so far,

One just says Pokemon on the white sleeve,

Not impressed at all I know it was only 5 euros I would reather they tell me that it has no sleeve then crossing my fingers it might come with one.

But as I said in a few posts back GameStop are the worst for buying online from, you just don’t know what your going to get ha

Grumpypants · 06-02-2020 03:12PM

Suckit wrote: »

I was at the recyle centre today in Swords (I think it's Swords, it is beside the sea/inlet).
And in one of the skips for random stuff that didn't have it's own section, there was a load of nintendo game boxes that possibly had the cartridges/discs in them. There was DS games and I think Gamecube games. I was tempted to jump the fence to check them as I guess they may have been worth money. I didn't have the balls to.

That kills me. I’d love all that stuff and others just dump it. Prob mums cleaning attics.

CiDeRmAn · 06-02-2020 03:44PM

Suckit wrote: »

I was at the recyle centre today in Swords (I think it's Swords, it is beside the sea/inlet).
And in one of the skips for random stuff that didn't have it's own section, there was a load of nintendo game boxes that possibly had the cartridges/discs in them. There was DS games and I think Gamecube games. I was tempted to jump the fence to check them as I guess they may have been worth money. I didn't have the balls to.

I once had friends who owned Gamesworld, as it was in the day, and then they stayed with the company after it transitioned into Gamestop.
So, I used to call in to say hello every now and then, when I was asked did I want to have a look through a pile of stuff before going into a skip.
It was all assorted Xbox stuff, nothing with a cover though, just CD slip cases.
It was quite a haul, tbh, must have gone home with twenty games for free.

nintendoo · 06-02-2020 04:01PM

Sad ... I had a SNES + some games ; a Megadrive + some games and a N64 + some games and I can't remember whatever happened to them.

In my defence ... they were "just" PAL versions.

... cries ...

CiDeRmAn · 06-02-2020 05:16PM

You know, someone is going to "report" these posts for not being about bargains, any second now....

sligeach · 06-02-2020 05:28PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

You know, someone is going to "report" these posts for not being about bargains, any second now....

Before they do, I have to say I don't know where all my N64 stuff is. I thought it was up in the attic, like others here, but when it was cleared out, it wasn't there. So much stuff, the console with its expansion pak, the controllers, the rumble pak, and all the games. Good God, so many quality games. Super Mario 64, OOT, Majora's Mask, Perfect Dark, Resident Evil 2, and many more besides. I lost Rogue Squadron when I lent it to my younger brother's friend. Well, actually the little $h1t lost it. I still have some of the cardboard boxes of the games in pristine condition, but no games.

Corholio · 06-02-2020 05:37PM

Toki Retrollector Edition - 365games.co.uk

£20.29 (use code FEB10 to get that price) + post to Ireland is £1.99

https://www.365games.co.uk/nintendo-switch-games/toki-retrollector-collectors-edition-nintendo-switch-game?awc=5778_1581006844_ea5521048b6615b0377ac964564043b9&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate

Aokay · 06-02-2020 08:14PM

Received all my used 3DS games (Smash Bros 3DS, Mario Maker, Mario 3D Land, WarioWare) from that GameStop promotion in staggered deliveries. Pleasantly surprised to have sleeves for all of them. Only really wanted Wario Ware so the rest I'll probably sell to CEX essentially getting the game for free.
Wasn't sure about CEX's policy about sleeves missing but I don't need to worry about that now!

CiDeRmAn · 06-02-2020 08:23PM

sligeach wrote: »

Before they do, I have to say I don't know where all my N64 stuff is. I thought it was up in the attic, like others here, but when it was cleared out, it wasn't there. So much stuff, the console with its expansion pak, the controllers, the rumble pak, and all the games. Good God, so many quality games. Super Mario 64, OOT, Majora's Mask, Perfect Dark, Resident Evil 2, and many more besides. I lost Rogue Squadron when I lent it to my younger brother's friend. Well, actually the little $h1t lost it. I still have some of the cardboard boxes of the games in pristine condition, but no games.

In fairness, the N64 is the one console of all my collection that has benefited from moving to NTSC, the games often have poor frame rates as the developers over-stretched the hardware, Nintendo included.
The PAL games show this up terribly but, move to NTSC, and everything gets better.
Less letterboxing, smoother faster frame rates.
Waverace 64 is the best example of a turgid mess on PAL and just a whole new game on NTSC

skerry · 06-02-2020 08:25PM

Is that Gamestop offer over. I clicked the banner on the home page last night and something like 350 games showed up. Put 4 in the basket but no discount was applied. Only had a quick look though so might have missed something

Ryath · 06-02-2020 08:45PM

skerry wrote: »

Is that Gamestop offer over. I clicked the banner on the home page last night and something like 350 games showed up. Put 4 in the basket but no discount was applied. Only had a quick look though so might have missed something

Still working for me. Try this link You have to ad them on this page not individually to cart. Unfortunately no way to filter them.

xckjoo · 07-02-2020 10:23AM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

In fairness, the N64 is the one console of all my collection that has benefited from moving to NTSC, the games often have poor frame rates as the developers over-stretched the hardware, Nintendo included.
The PAL games show this up terribly but, move to NTSC, and everything gets better.
Less letterboxing, smoother faster frame rates.
Waverace 64 is the best example of a turgid mess on PAL and just a whole new game on NTSC

I always wondered why Waverace got such good reviews on the N64 but I found it a disjointed mess to play! I thought my eyes just didn't work right

07-02-2020 01:50PM

Saw this on HUKD:
Hori Split Pad Pro ~ £33 - Amazon

and I noticed this myself:
128GB Nintendo Switch Micro SD - £18 - Amazon

CiDeRmAn · 07-02-2020 06:12PM

And there we have it folks.

If you or anyone you know has been affected by crappy PAL framerates on N64 games, please create a more appropriate thread, as this one is for bargains. (Yes, I know I started it!)

RobbingBandit · 07-02-2020 06:45PM

Mr mmmm mod meanys are posting crazy talk instead of bargains please pwetty pwease kill em all

jj880 · 11-02-2020 10:38AM

Grumpypants wrote: »

Ubi sale. Assasins Creed 3 for under €15. Also Mario and Rabbids and Stick of Truth for similar money.

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Search/Search-299117.html?f=147394-4554-2488-11772

went looking for Mario + Rabbids and got the Gold edition on offer for 25 euro. Includes:

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Season Pass Bundle which includes:
>> Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle – Donkey Kong Adventure
>> Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle – Pixel Pack
>> Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle – Ultra Challenge Pack

Got it for my son who's 10 but the difficulty ramps up pretty quick so Im playin it with him now after the first world. A really great strategy game.

Mr E · 11-02-2020 12:32PM

Sale inbound... starting Thursday.

https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1227185572449595393

RobbingBandit · 11-02-2020 01:15PM

Damn I just bought the fire emblem dlc last night really hope that doesn't get a reduction now

fixXxer · 11-02-2020 01:26PM

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Damn I just bought the fire emblem dlc last night really hope that doesn't get a reduction now

Any good? Almost done with my Golden Deer play through.

RobbingBandit · 11-02-2020 01:28PM

I've been in the sauna and feeding the cats and dogs all morning both funny additions

nintendoo · 11-02-2020 02:25PM

RobbingBandit wrote: »

I've been in the sauna and feeding the cats and dogs all morning both funny additions

The bargain alerts thread is meandering.

Where are the bargains ?
Are you listening Nintendo ?! Where are the bargains !?

CiDeRmAn · 11-02-2020 02:52PM

nintendoo wrote: »

The bargain alerts thread is meandering.
Where are the bargains ?
Are you listening Nintendo ?! Where are the bargains !?

I am looking for any excuse to buy DQ on the Switch, a deep discount and I'll pull the trigger

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