More Gaming Bargains (not Freebies)

tok9 · 30-11-2014 1:26am

You could still play it on an Irish account though. You'd just have to download it using a UK account is all and set it as the primary account on the PS4 along with your usual account.

01-12-2014 10:16am

Shadow of Mordor (Steam code) going fairly cheap on Amazon US

http://www.amazon.com/Middle-Earth-Shadow-Mordor-Pc/dp/B00GMFKYGW

vlad2009 · 01-12-2014 1:09pm

Anyone know what the shipping rates are like on games from amazon US?

01-12-2014 1:18pm

vlad2009 wrote: »

Anyone know what the shipping rates are like on games from amazon US?

If you dummy up an order you will see (don't confirm the purchase)

Mind though that the above was for a digital download

sweetie · 01-12-2014 1:31pm

vlad2009 wrote: »

Anyone know what the shipping rates are like on games from amazon US?

steam codes are on your amazon account, no delivery needed.

vlad2009 · 01-12-2014 1:53pm

I'm looking to get metro redux on the cheap, I would like a digital copy but it seems the Amazon one is a physical copy

edit: keep forgetting to mention its for xbox 1

sniper_samurai · 01-12-2014 3:33pm

vlad2009 wrote: »

I'm looking to get metro redux on the cheap, I would like a digital copy but it seems the Amazon one is a physical copy

edit: keep forgetting to mention its for xbox 1

http://www.zavvi.com/xbox-one-games/metro-redux/10962542.html
There you are, €26.85 including shipping. Their shipping is a bit slow but they usually have good prices.

Edit: On a digital copy you won't get a better price than what is currently available on the US store unless it pops up on deal of the week. That is one of the problems with a closed system as you are stuck with the prices on the Marketplace for digital content.

Shabaz50 · 01-12-2014 8:06pm

Does anyone know where I can find the cheapest 3DS XL?
Harvey Norman's have it for 197.99 but no games come with it.
http://www.harveynorman.ie/gaming/nintendo-ds/nintendo-3ds-xl-black-and-silver-console.html

sniper_samurai · 01-12-2014 8:12pm

Shabaz50 wrote: »

Does anyone know where I can find the cheapest 3DS XL?
Harvey Norman's have it for 197.99 but no games come with it.
http://www.harveynorman.ie/gaming/nintendo-ds/nintendo-3ds-xl-black-and-silver-console.html

Unless its a Christmas present, I wouldn't buy a 3DS at the moment.

There are new models being released early next year with a second analogue stick, two extra buttons, a bit more processing power, a better screen and an NFC reader for Amiibo compatibility.

Shabaz50 · 01-12-2014 8:15pm

Yea it is a Christmas present and early next year seems like a bad time to release a new model.

Nollog · 02-12-2014 1:02pm

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Unless its a Christmas present, I wouldn't buy a 3DS at the moment.

There are new models being released early next year with a second analogue stick, two extra buttons, a bit more processing power, a better screen and an NFC reader for Amiibo compatibility.

And a whole new subset of games, one confirmed is the Xenoblade port from wii to it.
Rumours of a new zelda too, super early in development.

sniper_samurai · 02-12-2014 1:16pm

Shabaz50 wrote: »

Yea it is a Christmas present and early next year seems like a bad time to release a new model.

Agreed, bit mad that the new model is only available this year in Japan and Australia. Would pick up an Aus model(100% identical to the EU model inc eShop access) only the shipping is expensive then having customs on top of it.

abbir · 02-12-2014 2:35pm

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Agreed, bit mad that the new model is only available this year in Japan and Australia. Would pick up an Aus model(100% identical to the EU model inc eShop access) only the shipping is expensive then having customs on top of it.

Maybe 365games.co.uk will ship one to Parcelmotel? No customs that way.

sniper_samurai · 02-12-2014 3:18pm

abbir wrote: »

Maybe 365games.co.uk will ship one to Parcelmotel? No customs that way.

Yeah, go here. Its around €220 for the new model XL from them. You can get it before Christmas for the present and its the same price as the old model here.

http://www.365games.co.uk/search/new+3ds/sort-relevance

GEO147 · 03-12-2014 3:08pm

Lads, could anyone tell me where to get a Blue Wireless PS3 controller?

MiskyBoyy · 03-12-2014 3:35pm

€399.99 for a PS4 with FIFA 15, The Crew & The Last Of Us in Argos. Pretty good price if you ask me!

marko93 · 04-12-2014 12:16am

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Yeah, go here. Its around €220 for the new model XL from them. You can get it before Christmas for the present and its the same price as the old model here.

http://www.365games.co.uk/search/new+3ds/sort-relevance

Is there any drawbacks to getting this one?

sniper_samurai · 04-12-2014 12:25am

marko93 wrote: »

Is there any drawbacks to getting this one?

Shouldn't be, its the Aus model and is compatible with the EU eShop and cartridges. Don't forget to get a charger if getting an XL as it isn't included.

AlmightyCushion · 04-12-2014 12:27am

marko93 wrote: »

Is there any drawbacks to getting this one?

Seeing as it is brand new I doubt those cards that you need for piracy and home brew would work. Apart from that the new one is definitely the way to go. I doubt it will be too long before all the better games just support the new 3DS.

marko93 · 04-12-2014 1:29am

Thanks lads, already have an XL(which I plan to sell) just eying up an early present to myself

Nollog · 04-12-2014 12:10pm

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Seeing as it is brand new I doubt those cards that you need for piracy and home brew would work. Apart from that the new one is definitely the way to go. I doubt it will be too long before all the better games just support the new 3DS.

cubic ninja and derivatives will work until they patch it.
new 3ds' didn't ship with any new update, yet.

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Shouldn't be, its the Aus model and is compatible with the EU eShop and cartridges. Don't forget to get a charger if getting an XL as it isn't included.

is it really possible to go on the eu eshop (irish) from the australian 3ds'?

sniper_samurai · 04-12-2014 2:34pm

/\/ollog wrote: »

cubic ninja and derivatives will work until they patch it.
new 3ds' didn't ship with any new update, yet.

is it really possible to go on the eu eshop (irish) from the australian 3ds'?

Yes, just set your region to an EU country when setting it up and you will have access to the appropriate eShop.

Australians and New Zealanders do this themselves to get cheaper eShop games, or games that haven't been released in Australia.

sweetie · 04-12-2014 3:18pm

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Yes, just set your region to an EU country when setting it up and you will have access to the appropriate eShop.

Australians and New Zealanders do this themselves to get cheaper eShop games, or games that haven't been released in Australia.

presume this is eligible for the smash/pokemon free game promotion?

sniper_samurai · 04-12-2014 3:23pm

sweetie wrote: »

presume this is eligible for the smash/pokemon free game promotion?

Don't know if the AUS models come with an EU Club Nintendo card ehich would be required for that promotion.

Nollog · 04-12-2014 5:48pm

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Yes, just set your region to an EU country when setting it up and you will have access to the appropriate eShop.

Australians and New Zealanders do this themselves to get cheaper eShop games, or games that haven't been released in Australia.

Oh wow, I assumed NoAus would've realised that and only have region options like New Zealand and Aus.
If I had some free money I'd def. go for one.

abbir · 04-12-2014 6:01pm

sweetie wrote: »

presume this is eligible for the smash/pokemon free game promotion?

It's not. Different Club Nintendo in Australia and I don't think the New 3DS comes with a registration code.

CastorTroy · 06-12-2014 1:52am

With the Game Awards on tonight, Steam are doing a sale with nominated titles
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/2014vgas/

Offer ends 8 December so maybe hold off and they might get cheaper if they win. Not sure if that will be the case though.