Mario Kart 8 Blue Shell Pre-Order Bundle

wampyrus77

and no mention of bullet bill t shirt, but uk version include the bullet bill t shirt, blue shell, and you order with gamestop you get bullet bill t shirt, blue shell with mario kart 8 game for limited edition

Allyall

I think the t-shirt only comes with the nintendo store version

The t-shirt itself seems to be quite pricey - http://www.8ball.co.uk/nintendo-t-shirt-bullet-dude?gclid=CLjL-KTy9L0CFQGJ2wodoQcA3g
But it can be bought on ebay slightly cheaper.

wampyrus77

why did gamestop store in henry street mentioned they getting tshirt bullet bill with mario kart 8 and blue shell for limited edition

Allyall

wampyrus77 wrote: »

why did gamestop store in henry street mentioned they getting tshirt bullet bill with mario kart 8 and blue shell for limited edition

Maybe they are. I thought it was only the nintendo store with that version.

Gamestop have the Limited edition version marked as the same price as the normal version although the limited edition says OOS.

wampyrus77

Allyall wrote: »

Maybe they are. I thought it was only the nintendo store with that version.

Gamestop have the Limited edition version marked as the same price as the normal version although the limited edition says OOS.

i preordered my Limited edition version mario kart 8 with gamestop last week in Henry street and ive deposit to prove it

Banjo

The free Wheel is a Game exclusive, same as the Bullet Bill t-shirt is a Ninty online store exclusive.

And Gamestop sell PC MMOs who's servers have shut down. And overcharge for pretty much everything.

I'm not saying they're scabby lying bastards, but.... well....

Having said that, the Wheel and T-Shirt may be UK exclusives, freeing Gamestop up to do whatever they like over here.

Edit : Any one see the Mario and Luigi themed MarioKart 8 Wheels and Controller skins on the Ninty Store? Wonder if they'll throw one of those wheels in with the pre-orders or put them on the stars catalogue? They're available seperately on the site for £11.99 - http://store.nintendo.co.uk/wii-u-accessories/wii-u-mario-wheel-red/10944310.html and http://store.nintendo.co.uk/wii-u-accessories/wii-u-luigi-wheel-green/10944312.html for the wheels and http://s3.thcdn.com/productimg/0/180/180/13/10944313-1397722926-196191.jpg and http://store.nintendo.co.uk/wii-u-accessories/wii-u-gamepad-protector-mario/10944311.html for the skins (£17.99)

Corholio

2 bundles announced for the UK

shreddedloops

Corholio wrote: »

2 bundles announced for the UK

No team Yoshi?

Star Lord

Team Toad 4evr!!!

wampyrus77

Corholio wrote: »

2 bundles announced for the UK

its shame only for uk and they only with you planing get a wiiu aswell get mario kart 8, but they will increase sales and make Nintendo win console wars

Nollog

wampyrus77 wrote: »

its shame only for uk and they only with you planing get a wiiu aswell get mario kart 8, but they will increase sales and make Nintendo win console wars

o.o

Also, probably like the 3dworld bundle from thehut's nintendo store, buying everything separately will probably be about the same price.

RobbingBandit

I would imagine those Wheels there will be on Club Nintendos star catalogue soon enough for a shed load of stars though.

wampyrus77

http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Direct/Latest-Nintendo-Direct/Nintendo-Direct-698557.html?at=mail&mailname=Hype_Mail_WiiU_MarioKart8_B

mario kart 8 nintendo direct

Len_007

Love the way the Nintendo HQ is just some bland office block on the corner somewhere

GrezzC

Just to dive in here, Hello all by the way - the best place to be slapping down a preorder seems to be Smyths with the blue shell edition aye?

brianon

GrezzC wrote: »

Just to dive in here, Hello all by the way - the best place to be slapping down a preorder seems to be Smyths with the blue shell edition aye?

Wondering this myself. Do Smyths take deposits/preorders ?

Star Lord

Yeah, but don't bother going in to do so though, just do it online. I found out that if you go in to try to pre-order, they simply put your number into the website reservation thing... >_<

brianon

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

Yeah, but don't bother going in to do so though, just do it online. I found out that if you go in to try to pre-order, they simply put your number into the website reservation thing... >_<

Thanks. Anyone know anywhere I could still pre-order the blue shell edition and still get it release day ?

Star Lord

You may still be able to do that with Smyths, just do the pre-order thing on their website, and they reserve you a copy in the location that you want to get it from.

brianon

Can't pre-order the shell bundle on the smyths website Only the regular version.

LandonRicketts

Took a gamble and preordered from the limited edition from Amazon. Could not pre-order from the smyths website so not taking any chances. However if it is there at my local smyths on the day i'll pick it up and return the Amazon one.

Allyall

brianon wrote: »

Can't pre-order the shell bundle on the smyths website Only the regular version.

The Blue Shell Version seems to be sold out everywhere else. Or most places anyway.

In Stock?
Amazon UK
GAME

Out Of Stock
Nintendo Online Store
Smyths (Unknown Status)
Gamestop
Littlewoods (I wouldn't have used them even if they did have it)

Not sure about
TheGameCollection
GraingerGames

Steelbook Alternative (Without shell ) from
Amazon.DE

wampyrus77

Allyall wrote: »

The Blue Shell Version seems to be sold out everywhere else. Or most places anyway.

In Stock?



Littlewoods (I wouldn't have used them even if they did have it)

littlewoods is waste of time its too expensive for games it might be about €80 - €90 for mario kart wiiu

since all wii u games there are more expensive up to €20 more then smyths or gamestop or argos

brianon

I just noticed if you buy Super Mario Kart on the WiiU eShop you get €7.99 off Mario Kart 8 on eShop. Anyone go for that option ?

I'm considering it.

druss

brianon wrote: »

I just noticed if you buy Super Mario Kart on the WiiU eShop you get €7.99 off Mario Kart 8 on eShop. Anyone go for that option ?

I'm considering it.

I bought Super Mario Kart already, so yeah I think I will.

Against:

• It kind of goes against my normal thing of having all the games in physical format.
• I'll obviously be getting another full game as a free download also, so the hard drive is filling up.
• It'll still probably be a bit more expensive than a physical copy.
• No blue shell, no t-shirt, no key ring.

For:

• I wont have to get up and change the disk to fire this one up.
• It'll be a hidden purchase. The string of Wii U parcels arriving has impacted on domestic harmony. (Even if I get to the post first, the toddler finds the obviously new game later and waves it dramatically around the place).
• Oh, and it's protected from toddler damage.
• I can get it day one.

brianon

druss wrote: »

I bought Super Mario Kart already, so yeah I think I will.

Against:

• It kind of goes against my normal thing of having all the games in physical format.
• I'll obviously be getting another full game as a free download also, so the hard drive is filling up.
• It'll still probably be a bit more expensive than a physical copy.
• No blue shell, no t-shirt, no key ring.

For:

• I wont have to get up and change the disk to fire this one up.
• It'll be a hidden purchase. The string of Wii U parcels arriving has impacted on domestic harmony. (Even if I get to the post first, the toddler finds the obviously new game later and waves it dramatically around the place).
• Oh, and it's protected from toddler damage.
• I can get it day one.

Almost my thoughts EXACTLY. If you buy MK8 from the eShop do you still get the free game ?

Not having to swap discs would be great BUT would love to own it physically. ofc ... I can always pick up a physical MK8 copy anytime I want down the road. Not blue shell etc... does suck though.

Still torn but I think I might go digital.

druss

brianon wrote: »

If you buy MK8 from the eShop do you still get the free game ?

You sure do!

http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Campaigns/Mario-Kart-8-Bonus-Game-Promotion/Terms-Conditions/Terms-Conditions-879237.html

".You must have registered the Club Nintendo PIN code for the game Mario Kart 8 for Wii U in Club Nintendo at www.club-nintendo.com between May 30th 2014, 10:00 (UK time) and July 31st 2014, 23:59 (UK time).

You can find the Club Nintendo PIN code:
•Inside the packaging of Mario Kart 8 software (including software which is part of the Mario Kart 8 Premium Pack – Special Edition Wii U hardware bundle);
•On-screen on Wii U:
•After purchasing the downloadable version of Mario Kart 8 from Nintendo eShop, or;
•After the redemption of a download code for the downloadable version of Mario Kart 8.
•Also in the receipt within “Menu”, then “Account Activity” in Nintendo eShop on the Wii U console, after downloading software from Nintendo eShop.
"

shreddedloops

brianon wrote: »

I just noticed if you buy Super Mario Kart on the WiiU eShop you get €7.99 off Mario Kart 8 on eShop. Anyone go for that option ?

I'm considering it.

I've been considering it too. Of all games, Mario Kart makes the most sense to have instantly playable. Also, the free Super Mario Kart is a nice plus.

However, there's an odd sadness about not having the new Mario Kart in a box

Allyall

All the bundles available online at nintendo (Blue Shell Gone). I didn't realise that the Mario/Luigi Gamepad protectors were available to buy separately..

Mario Kart 8 Purchases available

druss

I said:

druss wrote: »

• It'll be a hidden purchase. The string of Wii U parcels arriving has impacted on domestic harmony. (Even if I get to the post first, the toddler finds the obviously new game later and waves it dramatically around the place).

And you did this to me. :mad::D

Allyall wrote: »

All the bundles available online at nintendo (Blue Shell Gone). I didn't realise that the Mario/Luigi Gamepad protectors were available to buy separately..

Mario Kart 8 Purchases available

And they have a vastly overpriced t-shirt too....

Banjo

OK, stop me if this is mental

Buy MK8 on eShop
Register, receive free game.
Buy MK8 on disc
Take disk out of box, put into generic box, sell it on second hand (Private Sale for €35ish for just the disk, €15 for the stars?) and mitigate the cost that you've just paid for the box.
And if it makes you feel better, copy the download and your save onto a memory key that will fit in that box - Job done!

CastorTroy

Just thinking about my Smyths preorder. Since all they do is enter the number on their site, are you guaranteed a copy of the limited edition and could they change the price?

Allyall

druss wrote: »

I said:
And you did this to me. :mad::D
And they have a vastly overpriced t-shirt too....

#

Sorry

Banjo wrote: »

OK, stop me if this is mental

Buy MK8 on eShop
Register, receive free game.
Buy MK8 on disc
Take disk out of box, put into generic box, sell it on second hand (Private Sale for €35ish for just the disk, €15 for the stars?) and mitigate the cost that you've just paid for the box.
And if it makes you feel better, copy the download and your save onto a memory key that will fit in that box - Job done!

Seems like a lot of work to me.. Two MK8, sell one and get the two free games?

Banjo

This was a method to buy the eShop game but still have the box on your shelf while minimizing your costs. For this guy.

shreddedloops wrote: »

However, there's an odd sadness about not having the new Mario Kart in a box

Not to get 2 free games. Don't be absurd!

wampyrus77

Mario Kart on the Wii is out now in smyths as nintendo select game

Hellrazer

wampyrus77 wrote: »

Mario Kart on the Wii is out now in smyths as nintendo select game

Expensive though @ 29.99.

Ill stick to my "ahem" version for free!!!

smokingman

Voice in my head says "get a physical copy" but ordered a 32gig stick for my WiiU last night just in case this might be the first full game I download. Worst case scenario, I have lots o room for my other eshop games.

brianon

smokingman wrote: »

Voice in my head says "get a physical copy" but ordered a 32gig stick for my WiiU last night just in case this might be the first full game I download. Worst case scenario, I have lots o room for my other eshop games.

Purchased Super Mario Kart on eShop so I guess I'm going to go digital for MK8.

smokingman

brianon wrote: »

Purchased Super Mario Kart on eShop so I guess I'm going to go digital for MK8.

Bought that even before I knew about the mk8 discount, fool that I am for that game already had it on the Wii so only cost me 1.49 too.

wampyrus77

dont ghost data, from Mario kart 8, wifi play and Mario kart 8 tv, mario kart 8 game data, they cost storage 2, so physical game makes more sense and practicing on mario kart wii with wheel controller helps you to perform stunts which increase your speed, i pretty sure going a lot players out across the world going masters at the wheel, so you better practice mario kart wii, mario kart 8 tournaments

nitromaster

Definitely going for digital. Had Super Mario Kart on Wii (for free via that referral promo :cool:) so will upgrade that and get a discount on Mario Kart 8. Coupled with getting €10 off eshop cards with that tesco promotion a month ago accepting Aldi vouchers, plus the Digital Deluxe Promo it's a no brainer for me :P

AND i get a free extra game too? Gonna start running out of room soon I think :pac:

Banjo

The only thing with going digital is that I have limited plug sockets by the telly, so plugging in the HDD (I've heard that bus powered drives have a tendency to slowly murder your Wii / Wii U) means juggling plugs before and after the play session. That means getting out of my chair. What's the point of having a remote for turning on the WiiU??? God damn it!

Being installed on the ext. HDD is the reason Monster Hunter and W101 don't get played much, not sure I want to condemn MarioKart to that.

nitromaster

Banjo wrote: »

The only thing with going digital is that I have limited plug sockets by the telly, so plugging in the HDD (I've heard that bus powered drives have a tendency to slowly murder your Wii / Wii U) means juggling plugs before and after the play session. That means getting out of my chair. What's the point of having a remote for turning on the WiiU??? God damn it!

Being installed on the ext. HDD is the reason Monster Hunter and W101 don't get played much, not sure I want to condemn MarioKart to that.

I'm tempted to get a cheap USB stick, which aren't recommend but work fine apparently - they just may or may die quickly due to the amount of read/write requests :pac: I didn't hear that "bus powered drives have a tendency to slowly murder your Wii / Wii" thing though, you sure they didn't mean the drive? Receiving power non-stop while the console is in standby might damage the drive but shouldn't affect the console...

Have you already filled the internal? Or are you using a basic? Think I'll manage yet but might get a 16/32GB stick and just juggle content between that and the internal when needed, so whatever I'm currently playing is on the console.

Banjo

Assassin's Creed 3 is 21GB - Many USB sticks gave up their free space as lifeboats when that went on special on the eShop.... I could move it I guess, but that would take ages and involve plugging the hard drive in

The bus powered thing was mentioned a lot with the Wii and a number of the "3rd party hard drive solutions" (don't ask and we wont get into trouble ) available for it. The power supplied on the USB ports was barely up to spec, with many bus powered drives requiring a Y dongle to use 2 ports for power. A number of users reported that prolonged use often led to graphical corruption, tearing etc. which, conjecturally, was attributed to the power drain caused by the drive effectively leaving the console with insufficient juice for itself. It had also been referenced as a contributing factor to Wii failure, but again there was no concrete evidence that I've seen (not that I'm massively into the scene or anything, but I did a bit of reading before I dabbled). Given the WiiU has the same bus power restrictions as the Wii, I'm superstitious about putting too much load on it unnecessarily.

CastorTroy

Banjo wrote: »

The only thing with going digital is that I have limited plug sockets by the telly, so plugging in the HDD (I've heard that bus powered drives have a tendency to slowly murder your Wii / Wii U) means juggling plugs before and after the play session. That means getting out of my chair. What's the point of having a remote for turning on the WiiU??? God damn it!

Being installed on the ext. HDD is the reason Monster Hunter and W101 don't get played much, not sure I want to condemn MarioKart to that.

But how will you get the game into the console? I suppose you could have really great aim and throw it from your chair into the slot

wampyrus77

tesco are actually get wiiu games that shocker and mario kart wiiu

Banjo

CastorTroy wrote: »

But how will you get the game into the console? I suppose you could have really great aim and throw it from your chair into the slot

"Hey kids! Who wants to watch Wreck-It Ralph? Put this in the DVD player! No the black DVD player! Oh no, the TV is broke (fiddles with the TV controls on gamepad)... go tidy your room or something, Daddy needs to do his exercises, which involve staring at this black plastic rectangle and twisting it around for a few hours while muttering 'son of a beeswax!' every few minutes. No, don't come over here and look at the rectangle, you wouldn't like it... it makes you smell like sprouts. GET OUT!"

Or I could just leave the disk in the drive. But I prefer the manipulative borderline slave labour approach. That's why we have kids in the first place, right?

GrezzC

CastorTroy wrote: »

But how will you get the game into the console? I suppose you could have really great aim and throw it from your chair into the slot

Weapon potential?

brianon

wampyrus77 wrote: »

tesco are actually get wiiu games that shocker and mario kart wiiu

The what now ?

Banjo

If you don't speak Wampy
a) Go read the 3DS streetpass thread. All of it. Up to speed now? Good!
b) Translation :
Tesco are to start stocking Wii U games
I was gobsmacked!
They are also getting in the Mariokart Wii U Bundle
I have opted not to quote a source for this, I don't need one. I am the Wamp!