Nintendo games/consoles even more bargain alerts thread

10-10-2019 4:57pm

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.

ThunbergsAreGo · 10-10-2019 5:35pm

Deleted User 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

sweetie · 10-10-2019 5:39pm

[Deleted User] 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.

mrcheez · 10-10-2019 6:28pm

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.

Grassey · 10-10-2019 6:32pm

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!

mrcheez · 10-10-2019 6:37pm

Grassey wrote: »

RSA is EU dontcha know!

Thought they had a SoothEfrexit

Andrew76 · 11-10-2019 9:35pm

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.

Suckit · 12-10-2019 2:02am

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.

conormario · 13-10-2019 8:51pm

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!

Suckit · 13-10-2019 8:56pm

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

mrcheez · 14-10-2019 12:00pm

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!

Popple3 · 14-10-2019 12:44pm

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 👍

Suckit · 14-10-2019 1:44pm

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

Popple3 · 14-10-2019 2:24pm

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.

mrcheez · 14-10-2019 2:34pm

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.

Corholio · 14-10-2019 4:01pm

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

Grassey · 14-10-2019 4:17pm

Corholio wrote: »

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

only to UK address though?

Grumpypants · 14-10-2019 4:36pm

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.

Bret Hart · 15-10-2019 12:48pm

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.

Suckit · 15-10-2019 12:49pm

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.

nedd · 15-10-2019 3:21pm

I'm looking to get a Micro SD card. 400GB's maybe. Any recommendations? Looking at Amazon and SanDisk Ultra is £52.
Thanks

15-10-2019 3:31pm

Don't think you'll do better than that mate. The Integral 512GB is £58.....

chrislad · 15-10-2019 3:52pm

sugarman wrote: »

Maybe hold off until Black Friday in 4/5 weeks time? Memory cards and SSDs etc.. always pop up on offer.

That 400gb is the cheapest its ever been. I can't see it going too much lower. I'd bite the bullet now, unless you want to wait on the 512gb one.

RobbingBandit · 15-10-2019 7:21pm

Black Friday deals may go very different with any import tax or what ever An Post are thinking up they're rogering people buying funko Pop vinyl from non EU sources this past year so think ahead on any potential bargain plans.

manual_man · 16-10-2019 3:40am

sandisk 128gb is also £14.49 on offer excellent price if that will suffice for some people (games you've finished playing can always be archived to save space on the Switch)

chrislad · 16-10-2019 9:21am

Anyone who got Overwatch from CDKeys, did you get the 3 months Nintendo Online? I only got one code, and it seems like the "physical" release comes with two codes, one for the game, and one for the online sub. I contacted CDKeys who advised that the 3 months was included in the code, and while I saw the picture of the Nintendo Online sub in the game icon when activating, I definitely didn't get the 3 months.

morritty · 16-10-2019 9:30am

chrislad wrote: »

Anyone who got Overwatch from CDKeys, did you get the 3 months Nintendo Online? I only got one code, and it seems like the "physical" release comes with two codes, one for the game, and one for the online sub. I contacted CDKeys who advised that the 3 months was included in the code, and while I saw the picture of the Nintendo Online sub in the game icon when activating, I definitely didn't get the 3 months.

I did, my renewal hasn't changed

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 16-10-2019 10:07am

Wasn't sure which thread to ask in, what's the best place to get eshop gift card for Switch? Wanted to give one to my bestie in the Netherlands as a birthday gift

chrislad · 16-10-2019 10:29am

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy wrote: »

Wasn't sure which thread to ask in, what's the best place to get eshop gift card for Switch? Wanted to give one to my bestie in the Netherlands as a birthday gift

eShop cards are different from region to region. It may be that because we both use euro, that the Irish card will work in Holland, but it may be better to check what accounts your friend has.

Personally, I have an Irish (Debit Card), South African (Debit Card), Russian (Debit Card), US (buy eshop cards from the likes of pcgamesupply), Mexican (again, buying eshop cards), and Japan (using PayPal with my Irish debit card)

He could have similar.

Mr E · 16-10-2019 10:34am

Where do you buy Mexican eshop cards, Chris?

mrcheez · 16-10-2019 11:16am

chrislad wrote: »

eShop cards are different from region to region. It may be that because we both use euro, that the Irish card will work in Holland, but it may be better to check what accounts your friend has.

Personally, I have an Irish (Debit Card), South African (Debit Card), Russian (Debit Card), US (buy eshop cards from the likes of pcgamesupply), Mexican (again, buying eshop cards), and Japan (using PayPal with my Irish debit card)

He could have similar.

When you say you have an Irish / South African / Russian ... what do you mean? Accounts?

Is that a better approach than changing the region, and easy to setup?

chrislad · 16-10-2019 12:24pm

Mr E wrote: »

Where do you buy Mexican eshop cards, Chris?

Only got it from here once, but used seagm

chrislad · 16-10-2019 12:25pm

mrcheez wrote: »

When you say you have an Irish / South African / Russian ... what do you mean? Accounts?

Is that a better approach than changing the region, and easy to setup?

Yes, multiple accounts with their own email address.

I find it easier than changing region, as I don’t lose balances. I play all games on my main Irish account and never had a issue.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 16-10-2019 1:34pm

They have a Dutch and Irish account, just dunno where to actually get either digitally. I only used to buy stuff for my Vita since I set it to US.

Didn't know you could change region without making new accounts for each one either

Grumpypants · 16-10-2019 3:28pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

Grabbed Bastion, Transistor and Hollow Knight.

Picked up Bastion and Transistor too. Only got around to starting BAstion last night. What a great little game. The narrating as you do stuff is brilliant. For €2.50 i'm delighted with it.

Red Silurian · 16-10-2019 9:25pm

Free demo of Mario and Sonic at the Olympic games for anybody with a Japanese eshop account

Suckit · 16-10-2019 11:30pm

Looks like Amazon are matching currys uk price for the Switch Lite + Link's Awakening @ £219
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07X6ZFLLD/

Mr E · 20-10-2019 8:44pm

How do we jump on the Colombian bandwagon?

I was pricing Return of the Obra Dinn....

CiDeRmAn · 20-10-2019 9:46pm

Mr E wrote: »

How do we jump on the Colombian bandwagon?
I was pricing Return of the Obra Dinn....

I bought it last night from the SA store, pretty happy with the price.
It's a lovely game

Suckit · 20-10-2019 9:59pm

Mr E wrote: »

How do we jump on the Colombian bandwagon?
I was pricing Return of the Obra Dinn....

Set account to Colombia and buy the game here?
I am guessing.

It looks like it works.

https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/41959#s2q3

The Colombia store - https://store.nintendo.co/

I used this for the address - https://www.fakeaddressgenerator.com/All_countries/address/country/Colombia
and a random number between 5-10 digits for the citizens number and got to the credt card payment. I guess Revolut or similar card would work? But I used fake info so I didn't try with any card, I may go back and try it another time.

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Mr E · 20-10-2019 10:28pm

$6,400 - yikes. Their currency value is really in the toilet, isn't it?

Fysh · 21-10-2019 8:32am

Mr E wrote: »

$6,400 - yikes. Their currency value is really in the toilet, isn't it?

It's not as bad as that - the peso seems to be like the lire or the Spanish peseta were before the Euro came in, ie routinely counted in thousands. So your base unit for comparison to €1 is $1000, not $1.

Doesn't help that they use the dollar sign for their currency, though...

CiDeRmAn · 21-10-2019 9:21am

CastorTroy · 21-10-2019 10:52am

I looked on German Amazon and looks like can get Ring Fit Adventure for €63.83 including p&p, according to the final screen before purchase

Mr.Fantastic · 21-10-2019 10:58am

Suckit wrote: »

Set account to Colombia and buy the game here?
I am guessing.

It looks like it works.

https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/41959#s2q3

The Colombia store - https://store.nintendo.co/

I used this for the address - https://www.fakeaddressgenerator.com/All_countries/address/country/Colombia
and a random number between 5-10 digits for the citizens number and got to the credt card payment. I guess Revolut or similar card would work? But I used fake info so I didn't try with any card, I may go back and try it another time.

This looks interesting, do you buy via a web browser and then put the code in your switch?

Or do you create another account same way as other regions ?

Suckit · 21-10-2019 12:01pm

Mr.Fantastic wrote: »

This looks interesting, do you buy via a web browser and then put the code in your switch?

Or do you create another account same way as other regions ?

I think you have to buy in browser.

When I was reading through yesterday, I got the impression (I could be mistaken), that they don't sell prepaid nintendo cards in Colombia (and a few other South American Countries), and use a limited eshop to purchase the code. Then use the code in the console.

Mr.Fantastic · 21-10-2019 12:22pm

Suckit wrote: »

I think you have to buy in browser.

When I was reading through yesterday, I got the impression (I could be mistaken), that they don't sell prepaid nintendo cards in Colombia (and a few other South American Countries), and use a limited eshop to purchase the code. Then use the code in the console.

Thats the way I read it too, but would there be a danger the game would only be in Espanol?

Suckit · 21-10-2019 12:38pm

Mr.Fantastic wrote: »

Thats the way I read it too, but would there be a danger the game would only be in Espanol?

I doubt it. But not 100%.

I thought they all or most come with a choice of languages.

I am going to try it later with a revolut card.

Suckit · 21-10-2019 1:45pm

Tried it there. No luck with Revolut.

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But....
I have never used the virtual card feature in Revolut.
Maybe that would work.

sweetie · 21-10-2019 1:50pm

For Mexico eShop I set up a Mexican PayPal account linked to my AIB debit card. Wouldn't work with my Revolut.

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