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Nintendo games/consoles even more bargain alerts thread

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    #62
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,528 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Defunct is only 99c on the Eshop right now, just downloading as we speak


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    #63
    mrcheez
    Registered Users Posts: 13,620 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Defunct is only 99c on the Eshop right now, just downloading as we speak

    any good?


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    #64
    Mr E
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    Reviews are positive, but it's very short.


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    #65
    mrcheez
    Registered Users Posts: 13,620 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Mr E wrote: »
    Reviews are positive, but it's very short.

    Probably worth a punt at the price. I can use up my Gold coins.


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    #66
    Mr.Fantastic
    Registered Users Posts: 732 ✭✭✭Mr.Fantastic


    I saw wargroove is only 9 or so euro on the e shop sale?

    Anyone get this? Any good ? enjoyed into the breach , felt it was perfect for the switch.


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    #67
    rejkin
    Registered Users Posts: 890 ✭✭✭rejkin


    If you liked the play style of advanced wars or fire emblem then you'll enjoy it. Great turn based strategy game


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    #68
    Mr.Fantastic
    Registered Users Posts: 732 ✭✭✭Mr.Fantastic


    rejkin wrote: »
    If you liked the play style of advanced wars or fire emblem then you'll enjoy it. Great turn based strategy game

    Loved advance wars as a kid and looking forward to getting Fire emblem three houses at some stage.


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    #69
    CiDeRmAn
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    mrcheez wrote: »
    any good?

    It's like a 3D Tiny Wings, crossed with a 3D platformer.... and a dash of Portal


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    #70
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,138 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    It's like a 3D Tiny Wings, crossed with a 3D platformer.... and a dash of Portal

    Looks like sonic the hedgehog to me.


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    #71
    mrcheez
    Registered Users Posts: 13,620 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    It's like a 3D Tiny Wings, crossed with a 3D platformer.... and a dash of Portal

    Bought it...and Celeste

    Good times ahead...I've bought 6 Switch games already and have only owned it for 3 days... I can see where this is going.


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    #72
    CiDeRmAn
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    Be in no doubt, Celeste is incredibly good


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    #73
    rusdeol77
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭rusdeol77


    Does anyone have any advice on what the best price I can expect to get a new Switch for between now and Christmas? My 10 year old is looking for one and I don't know much about them, so just looking around at prices now. Best price I can see right now is 305, but I'm wondering if there might be any offers on for black Friday or something like that? Or if it's better to buy it as a bundle with a game or two. Also, are there any extra accessories I should by buying with it, or is everything he might need included in the box? Thanks in advance.


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    #74
    Craig Thoughtless Vapidity
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Craig Thoughtless Vapidity


    €305? Best price I can see for the Switch Lite on its own is €229:

    https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/search/?text=switch+lite

    Bound to be some juicy deals for Black Friday. Extras needed for it would probably be a micro SD and a subscription to the Switch online service. I'm in the same boat as you as I'm looking for a good deal on a Switch Lite and Link's Awakening and I don't know too much about Nintendo stuff. Hopefully there will be a few more replies....


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    #75
    rusdeol77
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭rusdeol77


    Deleted User wrote: »
    €305? Best price I can see for the Switch Lite on its own is €229:

    https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/search/?text=switch+lite

    Bound to be some juicy deals for Black Friday. Extras needed for it would probably be a micro SD and a subscription to the Switch online service. I'm in the same boat as you as I'm looking for a good deal on a Switch Lite and Link's Awakening and I don't know too much about Nintendo stuff. Hopefully there will be a few more replies....

    Thanks, sorry should have said it's the standard Switch I'm looking at, not the Lite version. Have the SD card on my list, as well as a screen protector. Just wasn't sure if I need to get anything else, as there seem to be all sorts of things available on Smyths website! Hopefully there will be some bargains to be had on Black Friday.


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    #76
    Craig Thoughtless Vapidity
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Craig Thoughtless Vapidity


    Ah right...well you probably know this but just in case I should tell you there's the version that came out a couple of years ago and a new improved version with better battery life for example.

    May I ask where you are seeing it for €305 please?


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    #77
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    sugarman wrote: »
    I spotted the new version for €292 on Amazon France earlier, not bad if you dont mind using a converter on the charger / already own one.
    I find amazon France and Italy, sometimes Germany much cheaper.

    Amazon Italy just had it on sale for €265 last week. Maybe hold out a little while. There may be more flash reductions before the next big sale.
    There is a store in France selling 30 units in each store for €149 on 14th October. But good luck trying to get that unless you know somebody near a less popular store, or are over there yourself.
    I bought my first switch for €249 from amazon France + €15 delivery. Used a 2pin to 3 pin plug converter until I traded it last week.
    They are also available on sale for cheap from eglobalcentral, but personally I wouldn't buy from there, just my personal choice.


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    #78
    Craig Thoughtless Vapidity
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Craig Thoughtless Vapidity


    Guys what about the Switch Lite? I mainly want it at the moment for Link's Awakening so is Smyths at €265 for the Switch and game the best deal around?


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    #79
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Guys what about the Switch Lite? I mainly want it at the moment for Link's Awakening so is Smyths at €265 for the Switch and game the best deal around?
    Roughly €10 cheaper from amazon, but quicker in smyths maybe.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07V5JJHK4
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legend-Zelda-Awakening-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B07QZFLVM7/


    Thought I saw mention of Currys doing a deal, but not sure. Could be back on this thread.


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    #80
    Mickeroo
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    Suckit wrote: »
    Roughly €10 cheaper from amazon, but quicker in smyths maybe.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07V5JJHK4
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legend-Zelda-Awakening-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B07QZFLVM7/


    Thought I saw mention of Currys doing a deal, but not sure. Could be back on this thread.

    Currys uk have them for £219 with Link's Awakening.


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    #81
    Craig Thoughtless Vapidity
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Craig Thoughtless Vapidity


    Do Tesco Ireland sell Switch stuff?

    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/nintendo-switch-lite-console-free-game-i-store-at-tesco-3304243
    Mickeroo wrote: »
    Currys uk have them for £219 with Link's Awakening.

    Yeah but I think after factoring in Parcel Motel costs you're only saving about a tenner for all the hassle. They were at £199 on release day but I missed it.


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    #82
    conormario
    Closed Accounts Posts: 241 ✭✭conormario


    Untitled Goose Game on sale for 14.99 euro (25% off) until end of today AFAIK.
    Just got it.
    (edit)
    Love it and I've just got to the title credits.
    Now ... have to get back to work ....


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    #83
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,798 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Guys what about the Switch Lite? I mainly want it at the moment for Link's Awakening so is Smyths at €265 for the Switch and game the best deal around?

    If your near the Border check Tesco.

    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/nintendo-switch-lite-console-free-game-i-store-at-tesco-3304243

    Edit: scroll down before you post TitianGerm :pac:


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    #84
    mrcheez
    Registered Users Posts: 13,620 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    TitianGerm wrote: »
    If your near the Border check Tesco.

    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/nintendo-switch-lite-console-free-game-i-store-at-tesco-3304243

    Edit: scroll down before you post TitianGerm :pac:

    tip... go for yellow, it's gorgeous. Blends perfectly with the black highlights and really makes screen content pop


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    #85
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,798 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    mrcheez wrote: »
    tip... go for yellow, it's gorgeous. Blends perfectly with the black highlights and really makes screen content pop

    I upgraded my Switch to the updated one in the €30 GameStop deal. Battery is so much better. But for a younger person or someone who doesn't want to play on the TV then the Lite makes more sense.


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    #86
    mrcheez
    Registered Users Posts: 13,620 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    TitianGerm wrote: »
    I upgraded my Switch to the updated one in the €30 GameStop deal. Battery is so much better. But for a younger person or someone who doesn't want to play on the TV then the Lite makes more sense.

    it's the portability and entry price that attracted me to it. It fits so perfectly into my jacket inside pocket that I forget it's there. Powerful gaming on the go, just perfect solid piece of kit


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    #87
    Mr.Fantastic
    Registered Users Posts: 732 ✭✭✭Mr.Fantastic


    Mr.Fantastic wrote: »
    Loved advance wars as a kid and looking forward to getting Fire emblem three houses at some stage.

    Got wargroove in the end , it's great ! Love the animation style, intially thought the protagonist was a guy though , from the cover art haha


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    #88
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus €29.97 delivered (€24.51 + shipping)
    https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B07D9X6PZG/


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    #89
    conormario
    Closed Accounts Posts: 241 ✭✭conormario


    Nice switch price tracker ...
    https://www.dekudeals.com/


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    #90
    Grassey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Grassey


    Like the updates to dekudeals since last time I looked a few months back, the current price compared to lowest ever price is nice. Pity it doesn't have the price ranking per region like eshop-prices.com to aid region hopping comparison.


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    #91
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,528 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I got Candleman on the Japanese eShop for just over a euro less than the local price, a lovely looking game.
    As it's pretty simple to get the hang of I'm hoping that my game averse spouse will give it a go!


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