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    #92
    Anonymagician
    Registered Users Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭Anonymagician


    Atlas_IRL wrote: »
    Ah they have the full range now

    Surprised to see they also have the Animal Crossing console in stock!

    My order from last night shipped today with An Post so that’s a quick turnaround too which I wasn’t expecting.


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    #93
    nintendoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 482 ✭✭nintendoo


    Switchmas in May :)


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    #94
    tdow
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭tdow


    With the switches shopping, where is the best place to get games at the moment?

    The PRICE8 code at currys eBay shop doesn't seem to be working any longer


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    #95
    spix
    Registered Users Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    tdow wrote: »
    With the switches shopping, where is the best place to get games at the moment?

    The PRICE8 code at currys eBay shop doesn't seem to be working any longer

    To use the code you have to register a new account on ebay.co.uk and use a uk shipping address. You can use it twice and still works for another few days


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    #96
    tdow
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭tdow


    spix wrote: »
    To use the code you have to register a new account on ebay.co.uk and use a uk shipping address. You can use it twice and still works for another few days

    Thank you.

    Was able to pick up a couple of games with the code after setting up a new account


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    #97
    Anonymagician
    Registered Users Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭Anonymagician


    GameStop switch arrived this morning after ordering Tuesday night. Just in time for a birthday tomorrow so happy days!


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    #98
    spix
    Registered Users Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    Anonymagician wrote: »
    GameStop switch arrived this morning after ordering Tuesday night. Just in time for a birthday tomorrow so happy days!


    Pity their game prices are so high so will have the console before any games. For example can save 35 euro getting zelda and mario kart on currys uk ebay store instead. The pro controller is only 55 vs 80 at gamestop. My games from there were sent yesterday due for delivery 23rd, all in 1 parcel so just a single parcel motel fee.


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    #99
    Anonymagician
    Registered Users Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭Anonymagician


    spix wrote: »
    Pity their game prices are so high so will have the console before any games. For example can save 35 euro getting zelda and mario kart on currys uk ebay store instead. The pro controller is only 55 vs 80 at gamestop. My games from there were sent yesterday due for delivery 23rd, all in 1 parcel so just a single parcel motel fee.

    Same here - got the switch from them but click and collecting games from Curry’s physical store today because of the price hike GS seem to have. Saving €25 on the Crash and Spyro trilogies and would’ve been more if I had the time to go through eBay. Ridiculous from GameStop - probably selling a lot of switches and no add ons!

    Also a bit surprised they charged a €3.50 delivery fee on a €330 purchase...


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    #100
    safetyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭safetyboy


    spix wrote: »
    Pity their game prices are so high so will have the console before any games. For example can save 35 euro getting zelda and mario kart on currys uk ebay store instead. The pro controller is only 55 vs 80 at gamestop. My games from there were sent yesterday due for delivery 23rd, all in 1 parcel so just a single parcel motel fee.

    There is always this option over the pro controller https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32850861099.html I've ordered mine but they have yet to arrive.


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    #101
    coffee_cake
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭coffee_cake


    spix wrote: »
    Pity their game prices are so high so will have the console before any games. For example can save 35 euro getting zelda and mario kart on currys uk ebay store instead. The pro controller is only 55 vs 80 at gamestop. My games from there were sent yesterday due for delivery 23rd, all in 1 parcel so just a single parcel motel fee.

    I was surprised how expensive the games were on the nintendo estore. I was looking for zelda and pokemon. I might try this out


    edit: ordered now, they had a 5% off offer on pokemon which stacked with the PRICE8 code so that's on the way now. 39 euro vs something mental like 70+ on the nintendo shop!


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    #102
    A Neurotic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,779 ✭✭✭A Neurotic


    Available for pre-order on Smyth's, expected in stock 15th of June.


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    #103
    ShamoBuc
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,312 CMod ✭✭✭✭ShamoBuc


    A Neurotic wrote: »
    Available for pre-order on Smyth's, expected in stock 15th of June.

    Thanks for the update, ordered one for the daughter- her junior cert results were so good :)


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    #104
    instanel
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭instanel


    Are the chances of finding one on Symths/Argos website better earlier in the morning, or can they go up at any time of the day?


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    #105
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,076 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/nintendo-gaming/nintendo-switch/nintendo-switch-consoles/nintendo-switch-neon-red-blue-with-improved-battery-life/p/182022

    Switch on Smyths site now to preorder due in next week


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    #106
    tedpan
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭tedpan


    RobbingBandit wrote:
    Switch on Smyths site now to preorder due in next week


    Pre-orders stopped last night as far as I know. I doubt Smyths will take anymore until the stock arrives, that's what happened last time anyway.


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    #107
    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    You can still preorder for collection in store.


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    #108
    coffee to go
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭coffee to go


    On a whim on Friday morning I had a goo on the Argos website and was able to reserve one in Naas for collection on Saturday. Didn’t believe I would actually be able to collect but there it was when I went in. Also comes with a free case as their current special offer.

    Not sure if they’re just coming in in dribs and drabs to other stores, but I thought I’d mention it here in case it’s maybe just worth keeping an eye on each day.


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    #109
    coffee to go
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭coffee to go


    In stock on Amazon UK as of 8pm this evening if anyone’s on the hunt (Amazon Direct £299)

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-10002200-Switch-Grey/dp/B07W6HNZNW/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=nintendo+switch&qid=1591729739&sr=8-6


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    #110
    safetyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭safetyboy


    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=113698861&postcount=2056

    Sligo has found some good deals


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    #111
    sligeach
    Registered Users Posts: 15,990 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue / Neon Red Joy-Con Controllers is available to pre-order on the Nintendo UK Store for £279.99. Due to dispatch on 16th June.

    https://store.nintendo.co.uk/nintendo-switch-console/nintendo-switch-with-neon-blue-neon-red-joy-con-controllers/12245286.html

    There's also a few bundles available, but there's no savings in buying them.

    Edit: I had a look just now and they're all gone.


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    #112
    Teena20
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Teena20


    sligeach wrote: »
    Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue / Neon Red Joy-Con Controllers is available to pre-order on the Nintendo UK Store for £279.99. Due to dispatch on 16th June.

    https://store.nintendo.co.uk/nintendo-switch-console/nintendo-switch-with-neon-blue-neon-red-joy-con-controllers/12245286.html

    There's also a few bundles available, but there's no savings in buying them.

    Edit: I had a look just now and they're all gone.

    Got one today click and collect (the one you quote above ) in Smyths In Blanch... few others have them in stock too but seem to be selling fast


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    #113
    ShamoBuc
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,312 CMod ✭✭✭✭ShamoBuc


    Ordered for Click and Collect in Smyths Maylor Street Cork on 4/06 and collected today.


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    #114
    sligeach
    Registered Users Posts: 15,990 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    Nintendo Switch Console - Neon with improved battery is available to buy or pre-order in Argos. If they don’t have it in stock, you should be able to collect it in the next couple of days.

    https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2077921/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CVideo+games%7C14419738/c_2/3%7C19780877%7CNintendo+Switch%7C50000328/c_3/4%7Ccat_50000328%7CNintendo+Switch+consoles%7C50000329.htm


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    #115
    CptMackey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,783 ✭✭✭CptMackey


    Just picked up one in Smyth's kinsale road on click and collect. 14 in stock when I checked


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    #116
    smokingman
    Registered Users Posts: 3,737 ✭✭✭smokingman


    Anyone know any bricks and mortar I can get a lite? Son broke his and need one quick....


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    #117
    tedpan
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭tedpan


    smokingman wrote:
    Anyone know any bricks and mortar I can get a lite? Son broke his and need one quick....


    Currys. The site is showing 'collect from store' is available


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    #118
    Donutz
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Donutz


    Does anybody know if the 2ds and 3ds are discontinued? Thought I'd pick one up for my daughter but doesn't seem to be any stock in bricks and mortar shops. Smyths dont even have them on their website anymore.


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    #119
    nintendoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 482 ✭✭nintendoo


    Donutz wrote: »
    Does anybody know if the 2ds and 3ds are discontinued? Thought I'd pick one up for my daughter but doesn't seem to be any stock in bricks and mortar shops. Smyths dont even have them on their website anymore.

    3DS will be very expensive now ...

    Try amazon uk, it, es, fr, de for a 2DS XL. Or Argos ?

    They are probably in short supply due to them being end of line and also the pandemic.
    Also expensive now probably.

    Checking - yep - expensive ... nearing Switch Lite territory for 2DS XL. Crazy.

    There is CEX. I see 2DS for < 100 quid second hand.

    Checking 'cause I'm bored in work ...

    Amazon Spain have a new pink 2 DS with Tomodachi Life for 107 euro + delivery.
    https://www.amazon.es/Nintendo-2DS-Consola-Tomodachi-Preinstalado/dp/B00O57WHPA/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=nintendo+ds2&qid=1593519056&sr=8-3
    Good price and a great game. My daughter loves that game.


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    #120
    sligeach
    Registered Users Posts: 15,990 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    I posted links in the run-up to Christmas for the 2DS XL. Smyths were selling them for €110 with a digital copy of Mario Kart 7. I was tempted to buy one myself, but I remember saying had it been €99.99, I would have bought it, it was that mental barrier with the price. I kind of wish I had bought one now. I'm sure things will settle down again in a few months, though that might have been as good as it gets.


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    #121
    nintendoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 482 ✭✭nintendoo


    sligeach wrote: »
    I posted links in the run-up to Christmas for the 2DS XL. Smyths were selling them for €110 with a digital copy of Mario Kart 7. I was tempted to buy one myself, but I remember saying had it been €99.99, I would have bought it, it was that mental barrier with the price. I kind of wish I had bought one now. I'm sure things will settle down again in a few months, though that might have been as good as it gets.

    Ah, it would drive you crazy if you let it.

    I see CEX selling the unboxed Pikachu 2DS XL for 35 quid less than the boxed one.

    I have some duplicate Nintendo hardware that I fell for or "as a backup". I think the "as a backup" option is good for the hard to emulate stuff like the Wii U or xDS line ( with dual screens and novel controllers ).

    I've decided I'm not going to become a collector. :)


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