Nintendo games/consoles even more bargain alerts thread

Mr E · 16-03-2020 02:10PM

Yeah I never got Mexico to work. Shame, some really good deals there too.

Gyan84 · 16-03-2020 02:49PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Bugger, Ni No Kuni is in Japanese language only!

Does Layton's Mystery Journey have English ?

super_furry · 16-03-2020 02:52PM

Currently downloading Animal Crossing after buying the key from CDKey for €46. Great price and you get 300 coins - so €3 back.

CiDeRmAn · 16-03-2020 09:18PM

Gyan84 wrote: »

Does Layton's Mystery Journey have English ?

Nope

Not sure what's going on
Any Japanese release that also has a English language equivalent would be playable in our local lingo, but not these two Level 5 releases for some reason...
Bugger...

skerry · 16-03-2020 10:03PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Nope
Not sure what's going on
Any Japanese release that also has a English language equivalent would be playable in our local lingo, but not these two Level 5 releases for some reason...
Bugger...

Presume you've checked the eshop for downloadable language packs?

xckjoo · 17-03-2020 12:46AM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Just picked up the Trine collection in Smyth's of Swords for €15.
They've also got Super Monkey Ball for €20

Trine doesn't seem to be on the website at all now. Guess it's in store only now

CiDeRmAn · 17-03-2020 09:00AM

xckjoo wrote: »

Trine doesn't seem to be on the website at all now. Guess it's in store only now

It wasn't on the site before I called in either.
It was in a cabinet built into the counter

nintendoo · 17-03-2020 09:46AM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

It wasn't on the site before I called in either.
It was in a cabinet built into the counter

Really retro !

RobbingBandit · 17-03-2020 09:59AM

I got Trine in blanch on Friday night still be there today they also had Hollow Knight at €30 not on site I thought it was a might expensive.

xckjoo · 17-03-2020 01:30PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

It wasn't on the site before I called in either.
It was in a cabinet built into the counter

Cheers. Games look intriguing but not sure it's worth trekking across town dodging coronavirus on the off chance they have it in my local Smyth's

safetyboy · 17-03-2020 03:00PM

eshop is down in full cabin fever fuuuu

mrcheez · 17-03-2020 03:03PM

safetyboy wrote: »

eshop is down in full cabin fever fuuuu

translation? :pac:

Mr E · 17-03-2020 03:31PM

First 3 words are enough to get the message across.

RobbingBandit · 17-03-2020 04:18PM

Down in Japan about 5 hours now apparently just seen on Nintendo everything

DavyD_83 · 18-03-2020 11:59AM

The lockdown might be the perfect excuse to get a console again.
As I'm one of the lucky ones who just gets to do my computer based job from home (although that is prob the case for a lot of Boardsie Nyerds

), I'm at home 24/7 for the foreseeable future with wife, and 3 & 5 yr old.

So, assuming online shops still exist and are open, where is the best place to pick up a Switch these days?

Are the kids too small to get any use out of a Switch?
if not, any game recommendations for their age?

And, would I be as well off getting a Switch Lite at this point, or is the full Switch still worthwhile? I seem to see a lot of problems with joy cons etc...

SMC92Ian · 18-03-2020 12:28PM

DavyD_83 wrote: »

The lockdown might be the perfect excuse to get a console again.
As I'm one of the lucky ones who just gets to do my computer based job from home (although that is prob the case for a lot of Boardsie Nyerds ), I'm at home 24/7 for the foreseeable future with wife, and 3 & 5 yr old.

So, assuming online shops still exist and are open, where is the best place to pick up a Switch these days?

Are the kids too small to get any use out of a Switch?
if not, any game recommendations for their age?

And, would I be as well off getting a Switch Lite at this point, or is the full Switch still worthwhile? I seem to see a lot of problems with joy cons etc...

Argos or Smyths, and Switch Light isn't a console, only handheld.

mrcheez · 18-03-2020 02:45PM

SMC92Ian wrote: »

Argos or Smyths, and Switch Light isn't a console, only handheld.

To clarify: the Switch Lite is as much a console as a full Switch, but just can't be plugged into a TV.

It's great if you want something portable, but as you are looking for something for the house a full Switch is probably more suitable.

nintendoo · 18-03-2020 03:17PM

DavyD_83 wrote: »

The lockdown might be the perfect excuse to get a console again.
As I'm one of the lucky ones who just gets to do my computer based job from home (although that is prob the case for a lot of Boardsie Nyerds ), I'm at home 24/7 for the foreseeable future with wife, and 3 & 5 yr old.

So, assuming online shops still exist and are open, where is the best place to pick up a Switch these days?

Are the kids too small to get any use out of a Switch?
if not, any game recommendations for their age?

And, would I be as well off getting a Switch Lite at this point, or is the full Switch still worthwhile? I seem to see a lot of problems with joy cons etc...

Full normal switch - you can get 1st/2nd/3rd party controllers for it ; connect to TV ; play couch co-op games ; ... Some of the games deserve to be played on a big TV plus Mario Kart et al would be tiny with 2/3/4 player on a switch lite...

The problem you will have with a 3 and a 5 year old is keeping them away from the Switch :-)

(edit)
But loads of brilliant games for everyone on Switch/Nintendo platforms. Mario Kart 8 DX is an ideal choice - local multiplayer and automatic steering modes (etc). Also they can have a lot of fun playing/watching/helping with e.g. Mario Odysssey et al.

SMC92Ian · 18-03-2020 03:43PM

mrcheez wrote: »

To clarify: the Switch Lite is as much a console as a full Switch, but just can't be plugged into a TV.

It's great if you want something portable, but as you are looking for something for the house a full Switch is probably more suitable.

It's not a console if it can't be plugged into the TV imo.

mrcheez · 18-03-2020 04:03PM

SMC92Ian wrote: »

It's not a console if it can't be plugged into the TV imo.

It's a console regardless of whether it can be used on a large screen or not... same with all other handheld consoles, but I just wanted to make sure the other poster didn't think it was a severely under-powered machine compared to the original Switch.

It's a full Switch, but just slightly smaller screen and can't be plugged into the TV, and can't change the joycons or play games that require joycons to be removed (though you can connect a separate set of joycons if you really want).

Grumpypants · 18-03-2020 04:07PM

Handheld console. Clue is in the name.

5 is a good age. I'm playing Kirby with my 4 year old. She can fly and eat enemies and doesn't do much else, but we laugh so much it is worth every minute.

SMC92Ian · 18-03-2020 04:20PM

mrcheez wrote: »

It's a console regardless of whether it can be used on a large screen or not... same with all other handheld consoles, but I just wanted to make sure the other poster didn't think it was a severely under-powered machine compared to the original Switch.

It's a full Switch, but just slightly smaller screen and can't be plugged into the TV, and can't change the joycons or play games that require joycons to be removed (though you can connect a separate set of joycons if you really want).

All that says it's not a home console. The guy should just get an Xbox One and Gamepass, a third of the price and a lot of games for him and the kids.

nintendoo · 18-03-2020 04:30PM

SMC92Ian wrote: »

All that says it's not a home console. The guy should just get an Xbox One and Gamepass, a third of the price and a lot of games for him and the kids.

Hmmm - Speaking as a parent ... Nintendo has kids/family/couch games nailed though. And they appeal to all ages and sexes. Xbox, PS seem to be very adult , male oriented ... at least the AAA games.

SMC92Ian · 18-03-2020 04:35PM

nintendoo wrote: »

Hmmm - Speaking as a parent ... Nintendo has kids/family/couch games nailed though. And they appeal to all ages and sexes. Xbox, PS seem to be very adult , male oriented ... at least the AAA games.

Every single console has kids nailed down now, Gamepass is %50 kids games but yes Nintendo is more for kids I agree, it's just his kids aren't gonna know if they're playing as Yoshi or Bubsy, they'll just care if it's fun and there are so much choice on any console nowadays.

sligeach · 18-03-2020 04:49PM

SMC92Ian wrote: »

It's not a console if it can't be plugged into the TV imo.

I'd even contend that it's not primarily a console even if can plug into a TV. And the Switch Lite is a handheld, not a console.

sweetie · 18-03-2020 04:52PM

SMC92Ian wrote: »

Every single console has kids nailed down now, Gamepass is %50 kids games but yes Nintendo is more for kids I agree, it's just his kids aren't gonna know if they're playing as Yoshi or Bubsy, they'll just care if it's fun and there are so much choice on any console nowadays.

Gamepass with a cheap xbox is a no brainer. Could get three years of free games for about 120e. Switch is great but add a cheap Wii u or 3ds and he has most of the good kiddie games covered.

sligeach · 18-03-2020 04:58PM

DavyD_83 wrote: »

The lockdown might be the perfect excuse to get a console again.
As I'm one of the lucky ones who just gets to do my computer based job from home (although that is prob the case for a lot of Boardsie Nyerds ), I'm at home 24/7 for the foreseeable future with wife, and 3 & 5 yr old.

So, assuming online shops still exist and are open, where is the best place to pick up a Switch these days?

Are the kids too small to get any use out of a Switch?
if not, any game recommendations for their age?

And, would I be as well off getting a Switch Lite at this point, or is the full Switch still worthwhile? I seem to see a lot of problems with joy cons etc...

You'd be better off getting the full Switch, particularly given the age of your kids. I wouldn't want them holding a Switch, too expensive a risk should they drop it. It's too early to tell if the Joy-Con drift has been completely fixed on the Lite. Whereas you can replace them on the full Switch.

Corholio · 18-03-2020 05:03PM

Switch is a console. Switch lite is a handheld console.

Gamepass is great value, definitely a great option if only ever playing at home and don't want specific Nintendo games.

Octopath Traveler 50% off on eShop - £24.99.

Snake Pass - 70% off on eshop - £4.79

sligeach · 18-03-2020 06:11PM

https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1240298394427568128

https://twitter.com/WayForward/status/1240322303780626435

DavyD_83 · 18-03-2020 06:33PM

Thanks all. Sounds like full switch then.
Not really interested in getting an x-box to be honest.
I've a wii which never got much use to get rid of at the moment. Have it upn on adverts, bit looking like I might actually get better return bringing it to CEX or the likes, maybe to trade against a switch or some games.
I'll give it some more thought; I'll be killed if I spend €300+ at the moment

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