Nintendo games/consoles even more bargain alerts thread

Eduard Khil

Eduard Khil wrote: »

Looks like Oddworld Strangers Wrath and Munch's Odyssey are getting a big discount they should both be €9.99 each by tomorrow on the eshop

This is reduced now on the eshop

RasTa

My Game Watch thing just shipped.

mrcheez

RasTa wrote: »

My Game Watch thing just shipped.

from where?

RasTa

mrcheez wrote: »

from where?

UK, ordered off the official site.

mrcheez

RasTa wrote: »

UK, ordered off the official site.

Ah, still awaiting 13th Nov for mine to be dispatched from Amazon UK

CiDeRmAn

Just got a shipping notice for my G&W... coming in via Parcel Motel so there will be a bit of delay, but I am looking forward to this one.
Pity they didn't stick SMB2 and especially SMB3 on there was well, SMB3 is amazing.

Eduard Khil

Pikmin 3 €49.99 in Smyths

https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/top-selling-video-games/pikmin-3-deluxe-nintendo-switch/p/192423

mrcheez

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Just got a shipping notice for my G&W... coming in via Parcel Motel so there will be a bit of delay, but I am looking forward to this one.
Pity they didn't stick SMB2 and especially SMB3 on there was well, SMB3 is amazing.

I'm crossing my fingers for some sort of hakchi for this.

If I can get Batman on it I'm more than satisfied!

CiDeRmAn

mrcheez wrote: »

I'm crossing my fingers for some sort of hakchi for this.

If I can get Batman on it I'm more than satisfied!

Looking at the atypical menu structure I'm not holding out too much hope.



Then again, every mini console so far has been successfully been hacked and new games added.
If there is a way, they will find it!

ERG89

Have it on other systems so don't know the quality of the switch port but Abzu is €2 on the eshop for the next week

Rhyme

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Looking at the atypical menu structure I'm not holding out too much hope.

Then again, every mini console so far has been successfully been hacked and new games added.
If there is a way, they will find it!

There is probably a port somewhere inside for testing purposes, that'll be the way in.

Fysh

ERG89 wrote: »

Have it on other systems so don't know the quality of the switch port but Abzu is €2 on the eshop for the next week

I keep meaning to look at this, I adore Abzu on Steam and if it runs at all well on Switch I'm happy to double-dip. Metacritic looks pretty good - 80 on reviews, 7.8 user score. The video here suggests the graphics hold up well, so I may take a punt on it over the weekend, I could do with an excuse to play something relaxing...

WhenPigsCry

Aldi look to have a great deal on its website in the UK for Black Friday, Switch for £230, which is about €256.

Don't know if they'll have a deal here, but could be worth trying to order through Parcel Motel if you're in the market for one this Xmas.

https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/black-friday/aldi-black-friday-sale-nintendo-switch-airpods-b1721643.html

Edit: The Mirror reported it but the page they linked to on Aldi's site is missing, so maybe take this as tbc
https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/shopping-deals/aldi-announce-black-friday-deals-22995070

Eduard Khil

Lidl had the digital Xbox one last year for £99 In the UK don't think there were any here

mrcheez

Just got notification that the G&W has shipped from Amazon... arriving tomorrow :eek:!

Exclamation Marc

mrcheez wrote: »

Just got notification that the G&W has shipped from Amazon... arriving tomorrow :eek:!

Yep. Amazon have beefed up their next day delivery for Ireland. Have received a few things in the last two weeks that were delivered the day after order.

mrcheez

They appear to be in stock on Smyths website too for 1-3 day delivery... slim chance you might get it tomorrow if you order tonight?

deadl0ck

mrcheez wrote: »

Just got notification that the G&W has shipped from Amazon... arriving tomorrow :eek:!

Nothing from Amazon on mine

dan786

Not sure if mentioned but Aldi UK are selling switch for £229 for Black Friday - could have similar deals here. Its the lowest they have gone to since release.

barryribs

If their stock is similar to their specials for the last year it'll work out at about 1 for every three stores.

deadl0ck

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

Yep. Amazon have beefed up their next day delivery for Ireland. Have received a few things in the last two weeks that were delivered the day after order.

I'm seeing the opposite - I'm prime and I ordered stuff in the last couple of weeks and it's about 5 days before they are even shipped.....

And still no shipping notice for my Mario 35 Handheld

mrcheez

deadl0ck wrote: »

I'm seeing the opposite - I'm prime and I ordered stuff in the last couple of weeks and it's about 5 days before they are even shipped.....

And still no shipping notice for my Mario 35 Handheld

Weird.. it might be because I'm on a business account?

GrumPy

dan786 wrote: »

Not sure if mentioned but Aldi UK are selling switch for £229 for Black Friday - could have similar deals here. Its the lowest they have gone to since release.

Five or so posts up: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=115270121&postcount=2456
I'm skeptical it will make it to our shores, but worth keeping an eye.

I'm raging I didn't pull the trigger when Prime Day had the switch and ring fit adventure for £315GBP. Monitoring closely over the coming weeks...

super_furry

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PJYWH39/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_zDMRFbX3DQVYY

£15.99 for the retail version of Bloodstained.

gerrybbadd

super_furry wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PJYWH39/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_zDMRFbX3DQVYYNi

£15.99 for the retail version of Bloodstained.

Nice one, grabbed that!

chrislad

deadl0ck wrote: »

I'm seeing the opposite - I'm prime and I ordered stuff in the last couple of weeks and it's about 5 days before they are even shipped.....

And still no shipping notice for my Mario 35 Handheld

I'm the same. I'm back to non-prime shipping times. I have a package ordered on 27h October, shipped 1st, due 4th, still hasn't arrived.

I have 3 orders that were placed in the last week, nothing has shipped. All were 'prime' items.

I know we're in a difficult time, and I'm not annoyed over it, I'm just saying that I too am experienced considerable delays for my Irish post, yet if I use Parcel Motel, it's normally delivered next day.

Mr.Fantastic

gerrybbadd wrote: »

Nice one, grabbed that!

Same its been on sale a few times on PSN but feel like it would be perfect for the switch, does anyone know did the fix the performance issues with the switch version?

mrcheez

G&W arrived... the box is fricking tiny! About the size of a large phone

chrislad

Mr.Fantastic wrote: »

Same its been on sale a few times on PSN but feel like it would be perfect for the switch, does anyone know did the fix the performance issues with the switch version?

From what I had read, it seems to have improved dramatically. I had a tenner voucher so I said I'd take a punt. I'll just return it if it's not great, but I do love me a good Metroidvania, and I've not really had a good one since Ori and Hollow Knight, and I was very disappointed in the launch of this with the issues.

mrcheez

mrcheez wrote: »

G&W arrived... the box is fricking tiny! About the size of a large phone

Charging away now, but had a quick blast and it's surprisingly playable with these big ol' mitts of mine, considering the size of the thing. Feels fine in the hand and controls/buttons work nicely.

Screen is gorgeous with lots of brightness and no screen tearing.

Sound is also very good.

The clock is handy, though I just wish it had a built-in stand like the original Super Mario G&W.
Hopefully a 3rd party case/screen protector arrives on the market that can be converted into a stand.


Looking forward to the inevitable Zelda release next year

super_furry

Mr.Fantastic wrote: »

Same its been on sale a few times on PSN but feel like it would be perfect for the switch, does anyone know did the fix the performance issues with the switch version?

Yep a couple of big patches really sorted it out and it runs really well on the Switch now.

Suckit

ABZÛ is on sale for €1.99 or €1.42 in South Africa
This War of Mine: Complete Edition is €9.99 or €6.52 in Russia
Tennis Open 2020 is €0.99 or €0.81 in Russia

mrcheez

Super Mario 3d All-Stars £39.99

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08HF8KKT6

Thinking of going for that.. good deal yeah?

tbahh

mrcheez wrote: »

Super Mario 3d All-Stars £39.99

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08HF8KKT6

Thinking of going for that.. good deal yeah?

I'd say it would work out €45ish conversion wise. It's 48.39 at the moment in Argos if you want it faster!

GrumPy

tbahh wrote: »

I'd say it would work out €45ish conversion wise. It's 48.39 at the moment in Argos if you want it faster!

Is the game good though? GF loves Mario, hasn't played it since SNES days. We are getting a Switch for Christmas, and I'm trying to decide what game to get her!

mrcheez

GrumPy wrote: »

Is the game good though? GF loves Mario, hasn't played it since SNES days. We are getting a Switch for Christmas, and I'm trying to decide what game to get her!

yeah I'd say that's ideal... 3 excellent Mario games.. what could go wrong... although you could also grab a Game & Watch Super Mario in Smyths

I have one and it's a real beauty... old NES Mario, but plays very well and looks great.

tbahh

GrumPy wrote: »

Is the game good though? GF loves Mario, hasn't played it since SNES days. We are getting a Switch for Christmas, and I'm trying to decide what game to get her!

If she hasn't played it since the SNES days, then it might be better looking at something like New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe since it would be more similar to NES/SNES Mario games.

Super Mario 3D All-Stars is... okay. There is a thread on here about it, where some heated debates have arisen, especially over the controls, camera and content.

I'd go for Super Mario Odyssey. It's the only Mario platformer game actually built for the Switch hardware - the ones above were created for previous Nintendo consoles. It looks great, even three years on and plenty of things to see and collect.

Fysh

GrumPy wrote: »

Is the game good though? GF loves Mario, hasn't played it since SNES days. We are getting a Switch for Christmas, and I'm trying to decide what game to get her!

Honestly, I am glad I bought 3D All-Stars because I liked the games first time around. If she hasn't played those games before, it's hard to say whether she'll love 64 and Sunshine or bounce right off them. She'll likely love Galaxy, but for the same money Odyssey seems a better bet IMO.

ERG89

GrumPy wrote: »

Is the game good though? GF loves Mario, hasn't played it since SNES days. We are getting a Switch for Christmas, and I'm trying to decide what game to get her!

Buy Mario Maker 2. Its the best Mario game on Switch imo

Hey_Listen

Odyssey for 3d mario, u deluxe for 2d mario, mario maker if you think you'd make your own levels, switch online for all the old mario 2d games. Super Mario 3d all stars for galaxy.

I'd start with Odyssey. The best Switch game bar breath of the wild. Prepare for a ridiculously good time.

CiDeRmAn

Mario Galaxy is still an astounding game, it's almost worth the price of the trilogy to have it.
While it's still great it would have ascended to Odyssey levels of greatness if it had of had a root and branch revision of it's camera and control scheme, but that's mostly the case with Sunshine and the other two are still a class act

Mr E

If you own Urban Flow or Paratopic, you can download a new game called S.N.I.P.E.R. - Hunter Scope for free (eshop price €14.99)

Hunter Scope is like a virtua cop arcade rails shooter.

I had Urban Flow, but I noticed Urban Flow is on sale now for about €4.50. It's a great puzzle game that has an 80% rating on Metacritic.
Paratopic is a decent horror game (also on sale), but it's only 30-60 minutes long.

Some trailers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJpX_OfssnA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9vhMOVAD28

GrumPy

Hey_Listen wrote: »

Odyssey for 3d mario, u deluxe for 2d mario, mario maker if you think you'd make your own levels, switch online for all the old mario 2d games. Super Mario 3d all stars for galaxy.

I'd start with Odyssey. The best Switch game bar breath of the wild. Prepare for a ridiculously good time.

I'll grab Odyssey so! Lots of recommendations for it.
Is this a good deal?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BMCXJFV/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

Doodah7

Gamestop have the 1.1 Switch for €299. In stock for online delivery.

Eduard Khil

Argos has a few interesting games reduced peek for me is Doraemon Story of Seasons can't see price think it's around €25

Aquos76

Doodah7 wrote: »

Gamestop have the 1.1 Switch for €299. In stock for online delivery.

Is this the newer one with the better battery? Ive been searching for the best deal for the switch console and so far this seems to be the best price.

bladespin

Aquos76 wrote: »

Is this the newer one with the better battery? Ive been searching for the best deal for the switch console and so far this seems to be the best price.

Same, really hoping there's some sort of BF deal going.

Aquos76

WhenPigsCry wrote: »

Aldi look to have a great deal on its website in the UK for Black Friday, Switch for £230, which is about €256.

Don't know if they'll have a deal here, but could be worth trying to order through Parcel Motel if you're in the market for one this Xmas.

https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/black-friday/aldi-black-friday-sale-nintendo-switch-airpods-b1721643.html

Edit: The Mirror reported it but the page they linked to on Aldi's site is missing, so maybe take this as tbc
https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/shopping-deals/aldi-announce-black-friday-deals-22995070

Aldi Ireland confirmed to me that they wont have these offers. Ive created an account with Aldi UK and it seems they only deliver to mainland UK so it will have to be addresspal rather than Parcelmotel for those looking to try and purchase

Doodah7

Aquos76 wrote: »

Is this the newer one with the better battery? Ive been searching for the best deal for the switch console and so far this seems to be the best price.

Apparently so:

https://www.gamestop.ie/Switch/Games/73274/nintendo-switch-1-1-red-blue-console

bladespin

Doodah7 wrote: »

Apparently so:

https://www.gamestop.ie/Switch/Games/73274/nintendo-switch-1-1-red-blue-console

Just pulled the trigger on that, don't think they'll be discounted much more, hope so but doubt it.