I have a 3DS/DS - general discussion.

CiDeRmAn · 23-03-2016 9:35pm

Probably not as bad as some SNES games I've gotten at the Sunday market, some of them were definitely in need of de-lousing before use.

sheep? · 23-03-2016 9:53pm

Actually, I just realised this is probably the best place to ask a specific question:

While I got the 3ds games off of CEX, I have yet to get an actual device to play them on.

So, is the XL version worth it? It's about €220 on Amazon, I'd imagine that's the cheapest I'm going to get new?

TrustedApple · 23-03-2016 10:31pm

sheep? wrote: »

Actually, I just realised this is probably the best place to ask a specific question:

While I got the 3ds games off of CEX, I have yet to get an actual device to play them on.

So, is the XL version worth it? It's about €220 on Amazon, I'd imagine that's the cheapest I'm going to get new?

Have a look on Amazon DE for a warehouse deal i picked up my new 3DS XL for €130 posted they said the box was marked it was but the 3DS was like new it was basically a return someone didnt wont.

Xenji · 23-03-2016 10:47pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Probably not as bad as some SNES games I've gotten at the Sunday market, some of them were definitely in need of de-lousing before use.

Found a 22 year old box of smarties and some sticks of juicy fruits when I opened a Mega Drive box I got from a bootsale before.

sheep? · 23-03-2016 11:08pm

TrustedApple wrote: »

Have a look on Amazon DE for a warehouse deal i picked up my new 3DS XL for €130 posted they said the box was marked it was but the 3DS was like new it was basically a return someone didnt wont.

Jaypors, bang on. Even the new ones are cheaper than the UK ones, cheers mate!

MilesMorales1 · 24-03-2016 10:48am

https://www.gamestop.ie/Nintendo%203DS/Games/57854/fire-emblem-fates-special-edition

Finally up, dat price though.

Allyall · 24-03-2016 11:01am

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

https://www.gamestop.ie/Nintendo%203DS/Games/57854/fire-emblem-fates-special-edition

Finally up, dat price though.

Nice to see Gamestop matching prices across the EU - https://www.gamestop.it/3DS/Games/98092/fire-emblem-fates-special-edition

€20 cheaper after shipping (could probably add other items to bring overall price down)

bkrangle · 24-03-2016 11:01am

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

https://www.gamestop.ie/Nintendo%203DS/Games/57854/fire-emblem-fates-special-edition

Finally up, dat price though.

ordered........anyone know what gamestop are like for cancellations?

Really want the game but don't particularly want to give gamestop my business, would happily order elsewhere at a lower price!

Mr E · 24-03-2016 11:22am

Allyall wrote: »

Nice to see Gamestop matching prices across the EU - https://www.gamestop.it/3DS/Games/98092/fire-emblem-fates-special-edition

Wow.

coffee to go · 24-03-2016 12:18pm

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

I actually just ordered a DS game from cex, came and the case was all horrid, and the actual sleeve was all ripped and torn. Gutted I was.

I online ordered Kirby Superstar Ultra DS from CEX before Christmas as a Santa present. It was €20-ish, while the R.A.G.E. wanted €60!

Anyway, game arrived, box and manual in perfect nick, but the game wouldn't play. Further inspection revealed astonishing amounts of gunk on the cart contacts (so I assume CEX don't test them).

Was mildly gutted, but with some light cleaning of the contacts with a cocktail stick I was able to resurrect it and Christmas was saved! :pac:

bkrangle · 24-03-2016 12:32pm

Mr E wrote: »

Wow.

Cheaper again in German gamestop

https://www.gamestop.de/3DS/Games/36327/fire-emblem-fates-special-edition

UK getting shafted like us

https://www.gamestop.co.uk/Nintendo%203DS/Games/56319/fire-emblem-fates-special-edition

MilesMorales1 · 24-03-2016 1:35pm

Gamestop must be a franchise thing, right? Hence our getting screwed on that price.

I think we should moan loudly as possible, frankly. Even if we get no reduction, they'll know we're cross.

CiDeRmAn · 24-03-2016 2:42pm

coffee to go wrote: »

I online ordered Kirby Superstar Ultra DS from CEX before Christmas as a Santa present. It was €20-ish, while the R.A.G.E. wanted €60!

Anyway, game arrived, box and manual in perfect nick, but the game wouldn't play. Further inspection revealed astonishing amounts of gunk on the cart contacts (so I assume CEX don't test them).

Was mildly gutted, but with some light cleaning of the contacts with a cocktail stick I was able to resurrect it and Christmas was saved! :pac:

Make sure to wash yourself afterwards... You never know where that gunk came from!

sheep? · 24-03-2016 3:38pm

Man, I posted that thing about CEX a little in jest, but now I'm thinking of hiring a temporary biohazard cleanroom before they get here. :eek:

MilesMorales1 · 24-03-2016 3:52pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Make sure to wash yourself afterwards... You never know where that gunk came from!

Need to stop reading this thread with a plate of food with me, puts me right off.

TrustedApple · 24-03-2016 4:04pm

Then the smell in CEX why does it allway's have a bad smell of BO ?. Then the stores allway's look so dirty

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Gamestop is the same in there older stores they should really get things to make the store smell clean

Xenji · 24-03-2016 4:22pm

TrustedApple wrote: »

Then the smell in CEX why does it allway's have a bad smell of BO ?. Then the stores allway's look so dirty .

Gamestop is the same in there older stores they should really get things to make the store smell clean

They are usually full of 12-15 year old boys who need their money for Monster and games, not for an auld can of Lynx Atlantis.

CiDeRmAn · 24-03-2016 5:07pm

I find it's often the stereotypical hairy lads with their belongings in a tesco bag that carry with them the odour of showers not taken.
Teenage boys typically have a similar smell but made more complex by the addition of layers of Lynx bodyspray, applied over the armpit grime every morning.

CiDeRmAn · 24-03-2016 5:10pm

TrustedApple wrote: »

Then the smell in CEX why does it allway's have a bad smell of BO ?. Then the stores allway's look so dirty .

Gamestop is the same in there older stores they should really get things to make the store smell clean

I worked in Gamestop back when it was Gamesworld, on my offduty days, and it was great craic, and the Gamestop shops that were less shiny and corporate tended to be the fun ones to hang out in.
Now there's a lot of fellas spouting about loyalty clubs and whatever game the Sony or Ubi rep has told them to sell, though there is still a few cracking shops, the one in Balbriggan comes to mind.
But back in the day it was vacuuming and polishing in the mornings, getting it all ship shape, and having the work experience minions continue to dust throughout the day, wasn't a speck of dust left in the place!

pasta-solo · 24-03-2016 6:35pm

pasta-solo wrote: »

GameStop are taking preorders as of this morning!

Aaaaannd... they're gone.

Pac1Man · 24-03-2016 7:18pm

Re. Fire Emblem Limited Edition, what am I missing? The two standalone physical base games are €90 and Revelation is €20(?) to download.

Are people drooling over the LE for the privilege of having the three games on one cart and an art book, along with paying an extra €10 to do so?

I can fully understand the LE at the €80 price point but €120?

Allyall · 24-03-2016 7:27pm

Up on Amazon France €89.99 - http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01AK3VGS6/

johnf26 · 24-03-2016 7:49pm

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

https://www.gamestop.ie/Nintendo%203DS/Games/57854/fire-emblem-fates-special-edition

Finally up, dat price though.

I was in there this evening and was told that today was the only/last day to pre order it that they weren't taking any more pre orders after that.

bkrangle · 24-03-2016 7:53pm

Allyall wrote: »

Up on Amazon France €89.99 - http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01AK3VGS6/

gone already it seems

MilesMorales1 · 24-03-2016 7:53pm

Pac1Man wrote: »

Re. Fire Emblem Limited Edition, what am I missing? The two standalone physical base games are €90 and Revelation is €20(?) to download.

Are people drooling over the LE for the privilege of having the three games on one cart and an art book, along with paying an extra €10 to do so?

I can fully understand the LE at the €80 price point but €120?

They're not €45 on the high street, gamestop has them for 70 each. Add in 20 for the extra campaign, the steel book, and the poster or whatever it is, and its alright.

Still a rip off, but.

Xenji · 24-03-2016 7:59pm

Anyone who pays Gamestop €70 for a 3DS game needs their head checked, you can easily get them for €35-€40 online or go the digital route and get all three games for €80.

Corholio · 24-03-2016 8:05pm

Allyall wrote: »

Up on Amazon France €89.99 - http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01AK3VGS6/

Thanks for that, got it pre-ordered before they were all gone.

ShadowHearth · 24-03-2016 8:10pm

Xenji wrote: »

Anyone who pays Gamestop €70 for a 3DS game needs their head checked, you can easily get them for €35-€40 online or go the digital route and get all three games for €80.

Good chance argos will have it? Bastards have it though only on launch day, so you never know the price.
Next stop smyths?

MilesMorales1 · 24-03-2016 8:41pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Good chance argos will have it? Bastards have it though only on launch day, so you never know the price.
Next stop smyths?

Argos didn't stock the last fire emblem, neither did symths.

Pac1Man · 24-03-2016 8:43pm

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

They're not €45 on the high street, gamestop has them for 70 each. Add in 20 for the extra campaign, the steel book, and the poster or whatever it is, and its alright.

Still a rip off, but.

Smyths has them listed for €45.

I have a 3DS/DS - general discussion.

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