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Nintendo games/consoles even more bargain alerts thread

tbahh · 2019-09-01 02:55:24

I managed to get the 2 games for €80ish instead of €99. It does take a (small) bit of work, but when done, you'll have saved €20 as well as having around £6-10 to spend on the eshop. 1) On this website, you're able to get Nintendo eshop cards to the value of £30 at €27.29: https://bit.ly/32it0HH When you buy 3 of them, it…

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#92 06-10-2019 11:10am

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CiDeRmAn wrote: »

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!

I'm late to the party on this, but is buying from non-EU stores simple?

On my PS4 I have US and UK accounts and just use either Revolut or Amazon gift cards..is it the same idea here?

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#93 06-10-2019 12:03pm

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CiDeRmAn wrote: »

As it's pretty simple to get the hang of I'm hoping that my game averse spouse will give it a go!

I bet she'd like Untitled Goose Game!

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#94 06-10-2019 12:12pm

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Grassey wrote: »

Pity it doesn't have the price ranking per region like eshop-prices.com to aid region hopping comparison.

I emailed the developer and requested this feature. The site does say to email feature requests.

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#95 08-10-2019 10:08am

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Overwatch is down to £20 on CD Keys.

https://www.cdkeys.com/nintendo/switch/overwatch-legendary-edition-switch-cd-key

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#96 08-10-2019 12:21pm

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Luigi's Mansion 3 Physical or Digital copy £39.85 at Shopto.

Physical copy comes with exclusive glow in the dark keyring and sticker sheet.

https://www.shopto.net/en/swlu02-luigi-s-mansion-3-p62219/

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#97 08-10-2019 11:14pm

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Sushi Striker for 3DS - €2.50 in CEX (add €1.50 if ordering via post)

Bargain for a very fun puzzle game. Got no marketing when it was out but it is a gem imo.

https://ie.webuy.com/product-detail?id=045496477219&categoryName=3ds-games&superCatName=gaming&title=sushi-striker-the-way-of-sushido

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#98 10-10-2019 4:06pm

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Dandara is on sale for €4.49 has anybody played it? It looks like it could be good fun. (€3.50 in South Africa).
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/dandara-switch/

I bought Warplanes: WW2 Dogfight from South Arica for €3.89 the other day. I think it's a good game, but I haven't played any of those type of games before.
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/warplanes-ww2-dogfight-switch/

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#99 10-10-2019 4:28pm

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Suckit wrote: »

Dandara is on sale for €4.49 has anybody played it? It looks like it could be good fun. (€3.50 in South Africa).
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/dandara-switch/

I bought Warplanes: WW2 Dogfight from South Arica for €3.89 the other day. I think it's a good game, but I haven't played any of those type of games before.
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/warplanes-ww2-dogfight-switch/

Played Dandara. It's fine, but I didn't get engrossed enough to finish it. It's an interesting mechanic, and it's worth a go at that price.

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#100 10-10-2019 4:43pm

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Suckit wrote: »

Dandara is on sale for €4.49 has anybody played it? It looks like it could be good fun. (€3.50 in South Africa).

Why does it matter what price it is in South Africa?

I'd asked before regarding buying from non-EU and got no answer so I assume it can't be done?

Or maybe someone can be kind enough to tell me how to go about it

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#101 10-10-2019 4:45pm

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mrcheez wrote: »

Why does it matter what price it is in South Africa?

I'd asked before regarding buying from non-EU and got no answer so I assume it can't be done?

Or maybe someone can be kind enough to tell me how to go about it

It can be done. I've never done it myself but there's a link in the new owner's guide sticky: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057822362

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#102 10-10-2019 4:57pm

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Yeah thanks mrcheez since I'm new to the Switch I wanted to ask this also. So basically you need to set up separate accounts (with unique email addresses) for each region's eShop and then add them to the Switch? Y'know I don't want to sound like a big time charlie but I have a PS4 and couldn't be arsed with all the region stuff for that as well. I just stick to the Irish store. More expensive but life's simpler.

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#103 10-10-2019 5:35pm

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VanZan wrote: »

Yeah thanks mrcheez since I'm new to the Switch I wanted to ask this also. So basically you need to set up separate accounts (with unique email addresses) for each region's eShop and then add them to the Switch? Y'know I don't want to sound like a big time charlie but I have a PS4 and couldn't be arsed with all the region stuff for that as well. I just stick to the Irish store. More expensive but life's simpler.

You can just change the country on your profile either

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#104 10-10-2019 5:39pm

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VanZan wrote: »

Yeah thanks mrcheez since I'm new to the Switch I wanted to ask this also. So basically you need to set up separate accounts (with unique email addresses) for each region's eShop and then add them to the Switch? Y'know I don't want to sound like a big time charlie but I have a PS4 and couldn't be arsed with all the region stuff for that as well. I just stick to the Irish store. More expensive but life's simpler.

One account is fine, just change country in settings on a browser. You lose your gold coins and any credit on your account though.

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#105 10-10-2019 6:28pm

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Mother of God. And no risk of being banned?

Another use for my Revolut card I guess.

I have UK and US accounts on my PS4 but it is arguably 'harder' to get credit for that as you need to either get setup with Revolut or buy credit on Amazon.

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#106 10-10-2019 6:32pm

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mrcheez wrote:

I'd asked before regarding buying from non-EU and got no answer so I assume it can't be done?

RSA is EU dontcha know!

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#107 10-10-2019 6:37pm

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Grassey wrote: »

RSA is EU dontcha know!

Thought they had a SoothEfrexit

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#108 11-10-2019 9:35pm

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Picked up a few games before the sale ends:

Anodyne - €0.99
Rogue Aces - €1.99
Pang Adventures - €3.99

I'm hoping Pang plays similar to the version on the Amiga I last played, thought it was decent fun back then.

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#109 12-10-2019 2:02am

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Andrew76 wrote: »

Picked up a few games before the sale ends:

Anodyne - €0.99
Rogue Aces - €1.99
Pang Adventures - €3.99

I'm hoping Pang plays similar to the version on the Amiga I last played, thought it was decent fun back then.

I loved super pang in my old chipper, but I've never got into it as much on mame or anything else again.

I bought Rogue Aces after you pointed it out. Second Warplane game I bought this week. It looks fun and I got a few more gold coins for buying it.

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#110 13-10-2019 8:51pm

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Reminder: eshop sale over today.

Gonna get virtua racing 'cause it looks fantastic on switch 60fps. And is the best version available according to DF: https://youtu.be/uEbmTfSxt9Q

And it's less than a fiver!

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#111 13-10-2019 8:56pm

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I'm not sure if this suit this thread, but I'm putting it in the 'even more' category... :P
https://www.iwantoneofthose.com/clothing/nintendo/offer.list

Pick a Christmas sweatshirt, then scroll down and pick a christmas T-shirt, enter code NINTENDO at the checkout and get free delivery.
Christmas Sweatshirt and T-Shirt delivered for €28.99

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#112 14-10-2019 12:00pm

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Suckit wrote: »

I'm not sure if this suit this thread, but I'm putting it in the 'even more' category... :P
https://www.iwantoneofthose.com/clothing/nintendo/offer.list

Pick a Christmas sweatshirt, then scroll down and pick a christmas T-shirt, enter code NINTENDO at the checkout and get free delivery.
Christmas Sweatshirt and T-Shirt delivered for €28.99

Delivery showing as £1 for me

Still good deal though!

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#113 14-10-2019 12:44pm

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Suckit wrote: »

I'm not sure if this suit this thread, but I'm putting it in the 'even more' category... :P
https://www.iwantoneofthose.com/clothing/nintendo/offer.list

Pick a Christmas sweatshirt, then scroll down and pick a christmas T-shirt, enter code NINTENDO at the checkout and get free delivery.
Christmas Sweatshirt and T-Shirt delivered for €28.99

Weirdly, changing the currency to Euro and keeping the region as UK has one of the jumpers already €10 off, which happens to be the one I want (https://www.iwantoneofthose.com/clothing/nintendo-super-mario-mario-ho-ho-ho-it-s-a-me-grey-christmas-sweatshirt/11556100.html)

Applying the code though doesn't net you a free t-shirt, but instead discounts €7.49, basically bringing the price of the jumper up.

I opted to just order the jumper alone in this case. Code still gets you the €1 shipping, so €19.99 for it 👍

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#114 14-10-2019 1:44pm

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That's weird. I tried it again with a random t-shirt and sweater an still works for me.

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#115 14-10-2019 2:24pm

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Suckit wrote: »

That's weird. I tried it again with a random t-shirt and sweater an still works for me.

Sorry, perhaps I could've been clearer. It's only an issue with that one jumper with the existing €10 discount. Others totally discount a full t-shirt amount.

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#116 14-10-2019 2:34pm

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Payment got messed up on my order so the tshirt was charged, but not the sweatshirt which I'd have to pay for separately.

Actually worked out well since I was having second thoughts on the sweatshirt, but liked the tshirt, and it ended up being a tshirt for €10 delivered after I cancelled the sweatshirt part. Happy out.

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#117 14-10-2019 4:01pm

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The Witcher 3 for Switch on TheGameCollection eBay outlet, using 20% off code, for £37.48.

Code is: POPULAR20 and is valid until 17 October.

Picked it up myself at that price.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Witcher-III-Complete-Edition-Switch-PRE-ORDER-RELEASED-15-10-2019-NEW/383210672820?epid=2305458528&hash=item593922d2b4:g:tv4AAOSwS21dih9J

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#118 14-10-2019 4:17pm

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Corholio wrote: »

The Witcher 3 for Switch on TheGameCollection eBay outlet, using 20% off code, for £37.48.

only to UK address though?

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#119 14-10-2019 4:36pm

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Tried to buy that, code won't work and they want £5.50 for delivery. I have a bunch to play anyway so I think I'll leave this a few weeks and see if it will come down closer to €40.

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#120 15-10-2019 12:48pm

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Corholio wrote: »

Luigi's Mansion 3 Physical or Digital copy £39.85 at Shopto.

Physical copy comes with exclusive glow in the dark keyring and sticker sheet.

https://www.shopto.net/en/swlu02-luigi-s-mansion-3-p62219/

Luigi's Mansion 3 physical copy can be picked up at Smyths for €49.99 along with the keyring if you use Click&Collect as your choice on how you want to purchase the game.

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games,Pokemon Sword and Shield also can be got for €49.99 with the Click&Collect option,amongst others.

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#121 15-10-2019 12:49pm

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DeepDiscount (US online store) are having a sale at the minute. They accept Paypal etc.

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 - $8 (€7.25)
Scribblenauts Showdown - $10 (€9.08)
MXGP 3: The Official Motocross Videogame - $12 (€10.90)
Voez - $15.44 (€14.02)

$7.98 (€7.25) for one game delivered
$9.97 (€9.07) for two games delivered

$5.98 (€5.43) for one game delivered to UK (PW/AP/PM/PC)
$7.97 (€7.24) for two games delivered to UK

Our VAT absolute limit is €26 in Ireland (as negligible amounts (below €6) aren't collected).
TRICKRTREAT15 code doesn't apply to Video Games.

The book of unwritten tales + Scribblenauts = €25.40 delivered
Everything else, would have to be ordered individually (I think) to ensure no vat collection at your door.
I didnt look too hard (just pricespy) but a quick price coparison here:
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 - €30
Scribblenauts Showdown - €25
MXGP 3: The Official Motocross Videogame - €22
Voez (Japanese Import) - €46

Edited - When choosing shipping to UK, Tax is already added at checkout, so it may work out cheaper to buy 3 or 4 games and pay €3.95 for Parcel Wizard/Motel/Connect or Address Pal.

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