3DS XL

Kinski

jaydoxx wrote: »

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/358496/blog/blog-hmv-advertises-a-fake-3ds-with-2-circle-pads/

It's probably safest to not listen to anything HMV are saying regarding the 3DSXL:pac:

Wtf? Why would anyone do that??? (But I do like how they were so precise about the size of the screen - "82% larger" rather than "Twice as big!" - even when making a dodgy photoshop with fake features.)

Banjo

wampyrus77 wrote: »

Buy 3ds xl in hmv for €209.99

then purchase the kingdom hearts 3ds in SMYTHs for €35.99 if u have a smyths card plus when u joins smyths membership theres €5 fee to join but u get a smyths membership card and €5 smyths store voucher, smyths membership card give u €10 off any new release games or €2.50 off non new release games

As per Cloud, it's 10% off new release games during their first week of release usually, so that would be €5 off most DS/3DS/Wii games and the guts of €20 off Guitar Hero World Tour back in the day

Official Blurb :
Benefits

• All registered cards get up to 10% off selected new releases in the first 7 days after release
• 2.5% off selected titles at any time
• We will update you on new releases and special offers via email or SMS

Taken directly off the application form, which I happened to have in my bag, with a spare card attached to it. Didn't know they charged for these cards now. I've never used this one so if anyone wants it and is willing to go to all sorts of awkward lengths to get it, be my guest.

Worth noting, you can't use your 10% off and the free €5 voucher you get for joining at the same time unless they've changed their Ts and Cs recently.

Edit: I've been doing a lot of pro-Smyths posting recently. Has my ghost been hacked? Damn this cheap open-source cyberbrain.

cloud493

Well they let me use my loyalty card when I bought unit 13 at the same time, but otherwise I believe you have to wait a week. And symths are really good. Better than gamestop anyway.

ussjtrunks

ya smyths almost always have sealed stock and there prices are competitive to hmv at least with the loyalty card, with HMV and most Gamestop stores selling gutted games at new prices I usually buy games in Smyths or Amazon

DARK-KNIGHT

Will smyths be cheaper for console if u have a loyalty card?

thought 3ds was out next friday its next saturday weird doesnt all games console release on a friday

anyone seen any cases for 3ds xl i havent seen any on amazon either surely ill need one ha ha

Star Lord

Deleted User wrote: »

anyone seen any cases for 3ds xl i havent seen any on amazon either surely ill need one ha ha

Probably need one of these...

wampyrus77

cloud493 wrote: »

That's why I said 10%. 10% of 40 quid is 4 quid. So, 35.99.

the games said the price normal €44.99, our price with smyths membership card €35.99

some where price normal price €49.99, our price with smyths membership card €39.99

cloud493

The symths loyalty card discount off new games in 10%. Fact. .

wampyrus77

cloud493 wrote: »

The smyths ths loyalty card discount off new games in 10%. Fact. .

€44.99 = €35.99 is not 10%

RobbingBandit

:(:(:(:( I'm a sad panda.

http://www.toys.ie/Search2/Shop_Product_List.aspx?Profile=Euro&query=nintendo%203%20ds%20xl

Star Lord

RobbingBandit wrote: »

:(:(:(:( I'm a sad panda.

http://www.toys.ie/Search2/Shop_Product_List.aspx?Profile=Euro&query=nintendo%203%20ds%20xl

Your name would apply better to them...

cloud493

Hardly surprising :rolleyes:

Seems like the best choice is between HMV and gamestop then.

RobbingBandit

The price may go down again or they may have a good bundle deal, still considering HMV will be doing the console for €209.99 and the charger for €10 you get both and €5 change versus Smyths €224.99 for only the console. Vote with your feet guys,screw Smyths and their BS prices.

wampyrus77

RobbingBandit wrote: »

The price may go down again or they may have a good bundle deal, still considering HMV will be doing the console for €209.99 and the charger for €10 you get both and €5 change versus Smyths €224.99 for only the console. Vote with your feet guys,screw Smyths and their BS prices.

i got charger for 3ds in €6.99 in HMV, it wasnt official nintendo 3ds charger but it still works,

i have sonic generations for 3ds to trade it with my 3ds in gamestop already 10 euro hope there cheapest gonna get star fox 64 give that series a shot

the 3ds xl out on saturday not friday ? weird

cloud493

Game in the UK are releasing on Friday apparently.

DARK-KNIGHT

Hmv seem worst value for trade in!!!

70 for your 3ds and console is 210 so 140 euro in hmv to trade for a 3ds

cloud493

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Hmv seem worst value for trade in!!!

70 for your 3ds and console is 210 so 140 euro in hmv to trade for a 3ds

Far as I know, the 3DS trade in value is 91 in HMV.

DARK-KNIGHT

Rang today hmv in Naas and that's what I was told!! Cloud do u know different or something mate??

DARK-KNIGHT

Sorry newbridge I meant

cloud493

Far as I'm aware, for a 3DS in reasonable condition, you should get 91. It still sells pre owned for 140 like.

DARK-KNIGHT

really unsure what colour to get the xl in!!! what colours are u guys picking up

cloud493

Red and black :cool:(thats the colour right, not red and silver)

DARK-KNIGHT

cloud493 wrote: »

Red and black :cool:(thats the colour right, not red and silver)

Yeah red and black or black and blue I can't decide

DARK-KNIGHT

Don't like look of grey silver and black

cloud493

Anyone else super excited for this? Love my 3DS

megaten

Still not sure if I'm going to get one. I'm leaning towards yes though. Mainly since my 3DS is one of the ones where the bottom screen presses against the top screen and the ds 1:1 mode looks like playing on an actual ds. The shops trade in deals seem fairly crap though.

wampyrus77

as soon 3ds xl comes out there new comers out there in the ranks

cloud493

It just so happens, I'mma gonna be in belfast on the 28th so I will take advantage of Game/Gamestations excellent deal.

RobbingBandit

cloud493 wrote: »

It just so happens, I'mma gonna be in belfast on the 28th so I will take advantage of Game/Gamestations excellent deal.

No gamestation in Belfast, only on the mainland.

DARK-KNIGHT

What was the game or gamestation deal??

cloud493

Ah well, there's Game with the same deal. Trade in your old 3DS and get the 3DS XL + charger for 80 pounds

DARK-KNIGHT

cloud493 wrote: »

Ah well, there's Game with the same deal. Trade in your old 3DS and get the 3DS XL + charger for 80 pounds

That's bout 100 euro isn't it??

cloud493

Just about, yeah.

maddymcmaddser

So has anyone pre-ordered this for tomorrow/Saturday?

What deal is the best?

cloud493

The best deal seems to be from GameStop. Crap otherwise.

DARK-KNIGHT

Hmv offering 71 euro for a 3ds the robbing bastards!!!

Kinski

Deals seem crap; sticking with what I got.

Btw, have people seen the latest US sales figures? 3DS is struggling, but the DS is still selling very well. Weird.

maddymcmaddser

Cheers, does anyone know exactly what the plan is for the account transfer? Will they do it in-store when you buy it?

Nollog

maddymcmaddser wrote: »

Cheers, does anyone know exactly what the plan is for the account transfer? Will they do it in-store when you buy it?

Make sure you ask them.
You need to be holding both in your hands to transfer your eshop account.

Kinski wrote: »

Btw, have people seen the latest US sales figures? 3DS is struggling, but the DS is still selling very well. Weird.

NoA isn't doing a very good job of it.
DS sales in Japan have dropped off to around PSP/V numbers.

cloud493

More examples of nintendos brilliant online service /3

pauld

message from home, my preordered 3ds xl from gamestop ( for the young lad)has arrived, need to get home quickly!

Got an email last night to say it had shipped, was not expecting it till Saturday

Star Lord

cloud493 wrote: »

It just so happens, I'mma gonna be in belfast on the 28th so I will take advantage of Game/Gamestations excellent deal.

You'd wanna be sure Game in Belfast is still open, I know the one in Derry shut up shop too, leaving only HMV and the likes of CEX for games, and CEX are all second hand stuff!

cloud493

According to their website, there's still two. Shouldn't be too hard to find.

CastorTroy

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

You'd wanna be sure Game in Belfast is still open, I know the one in Derry shut up shop too, leaving only HMV and the likes of CEX for games, and CEX are all second hand stuff!

When did that happen in Derry? It was open when I was there this time last month

Ol' Donie

Kinski wrote: »

Deals seem crap; sticking with what I got.

Yeah, checked gamestop earlier and was told €129 plus my 3ds. I just cant justify it. I did have a shot of one and it was magic. I wont go over €100. Also have been holding out on resi revelations and want to play it with the other thumbstick. Anyone any advice on whether or not i should worry about that? Does it make a lot of difference to the gameplay?

RobbingBandit

I will have a Silver 3 DSXL for sale on Adverts on Saturday, got one/getting one as a 30th birthday present and I am getting a Blue one myself. May swap it for a 3DS with games.