Nintendo games/consoles even more bargain alerts thread

apache · 06-07-2021 3:16pm

Doodah7 wrote: »

Why would you chuck them out in the first place? Did you even try the games? It seems to me you bought a Switch without doing any research on it first.

Well they were young kid's games. No interest.
If I see something I want I usually get it. And I wanted the Switch but you're right, it was bought on a whim. I may live to regret it.

Fysh · 06-07-2021 3:39pm

apache wrote: »

Well they were young kid's games. No interest.
If I see something I want I usually get it. And I wanted the Switch but you're right, it was bought on a whim. I may live to regret it.

Nintendo kit is like Apple kit in that it retains its value pretty well, so if you do decide it's not for you, you can probably make most of your outlay back by selling it on.

06-07-2021 4:55pm

apache wrote: »

Well they were young kid's games. No interest.
If I see something I want I usually get it. And I wanted the Switch but you're right, it was bought on a whim. I may live to regret it.

If you're thinking of getting rid, drop me a PM.

I actually came in here to ask where the best place is to pick up a new switch.

RocketRaccoon · 06-07-2021 6:46pm

apache wrote: »

Well they were young kid's games. No interest.
If I see something I want I usually get it. And I wanted the Switch but you're right, it was bought on a whim. I may live to regret it.

I'm 37 and have put ridiculous hours into animal crossing.

brevity · 06-07-2021 10:15pm

Use https://www.dekudeals.com/ to check for deals too

SMC92Ian · 07-07-2021 1:37am

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

I'm 37 and have put ridiculous hours into animal crossing.

Just because it's for children doesn't make it any less enjoyable for adults. I got the latest two Pokemon games last year and yes very very childish I can turn my brain to kid mode and play them.

machiavellianme · 15-07-2021 9:15pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117606835#Comment_117606835

I thought Animal crossing is an adult game? Half the tasks are aimed at adults.

CastorTroy · 16-07-2021 7:30am

Don't know if it's a bargain since showing as no stock at the moment, but argos has Skyward Sword at €47.99. Maybe it updates at 8 or 9

sniper_samurai · 16-07-2021 9:14am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117618201#Comment_117618201

They probably don't have stock, it updates at 5am. They either have all been reserved or they didn't receive stock.

I know GameStop have yet to receive a single copy from Nintendo and aren't expecting stock until next week.

Smyths have stock of the Zelda Joycons if anyone is still looking for them.

https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/nintendo-switch/nintendo-switch-accessories/joy-con-pair-the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-edition/p/198950

barryribs · 16-07-2021 9:34am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117618455#Comment_117618455

Some stores have it in stock, I had to reserve it at mine for collection tomorrow

CastorTroy · 16-07-2021 12:13pm

Was able to reserve it in my local argos

sue97 · 16-07-2021 12:47pm

Thanks, reserved for collection Saturday in my local store

CastorTroy · 16-07-2021 1:35pm

Reserving less than 24 hours after posting here that I wasn't planning on getting it seems about right for me. 🙄

Suckit · 17-07-2021 4:36pm

The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD + Steelbook and Keyring is €42.49 on shopto. I didn't go through the motions of buying it, so I don't know how much shipping is

https://www.shopto.net/en/swze06-the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-p1061216/

skerry · 17-07-2021 4:53pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117624595#Comment_117624595

Just checked, its 6.25 shipping. Good to know they ship to Ireland. A lot of the smaller outlets are only doing UK since Brexit. I've went from not bothered about this remaster to kind of interested. Enjoyed the original and looks like some decent improvements on the experience along with slightly shinier graphics.

blockfighter · 18-07-2021 10:49am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117624595#Comment_117624595

Will this price go up as a result of customs also or is that price baked in do you know? I'm assuming there will be an extra customs charge which will likely negate any major saving.

Suckit · 18-07-2021 12:55pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117626788#Comment_117626788

I think it will go up. I think they remove 20% VAT, and then Ireland adds 23% VAT to the total including shipping, but I don't know for sure.

I think it would total at €51.05 delivered if I have worked it out correctly.

https://www.shopto.net/en/legal/terms-conditions/

18. All our orders are shipped from the UK. Orders placed for shipment to countries outside UK will be charged without Tax and they may be subject to taxes, customs duties and other fees charged by the country of destination. Unfortunately we have no control over these charges and fees can vary from country to country. Please contact your local customs office if you require further information on any fees you may be liable to pay.

gouche · 18-07-2021 5:28pm

I think customs is supposed to be added at delivery. That said, I ordered THPS1&2 from Shopto and got it for about €42 with no additional customs charges.

Have Skyward Sword on the way from them as well so hoping that will be the same.

Grumpypants · 21-07-2021 4:36pm

Two Point Hospital is going to be having a free week. You can download it now and play from the 28th to 3rd.

If like me you have been eyeing it up it is prob enough time to scratch that itch without shelling out for it.

Wolverine359 · 22-07-2021 4:06pm

Skyward Sword arrived today with key ring and steelbook (which is really nice) from Shopto without any extra charges, so that was good. Anyone know if GameStop got the accompanying the delayed Zelda/Loftwing amiibo in stock? Ordered for in store pickup but I never hear anything from them.

skerry · 22-07-2021 7:24pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117647472#Comment_117647472

Good to know no charges. Just checked there and they seem too have raised their shipping charges. Was 5 euro something the other day, nearly 9 euro to ship a game to Ireland now. Pity

VelcroGhost · 22-07-2021 11:15pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117647472#Comment_117647472

I got my amiibo from Gamestop. They posted it out on Friday and I got it on Tuesday.

Wolverine359 · 23-07-2021 2:14pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117649375#Comment_117649375

Nice. Collected mine in-store this morning.

tbahh · 23-07-2021 9:02pm

Got my amiibo too. It had come up as 19.99 when I ordered online but was getting charged 29.99 in the end. Showed e-mail confirmation and then got the 19.99 price in the end. Now whether or not I'll open it, that's the question!

Wolverine359 · 23-07-2021 9:37pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117653842#Comment_117653842

Exactly what I did! The staff were sound and sorted it out and charged me the original price. Oh and just open it, life is short, enjoy it! :)

skerry · 25-07-2021 5:34pm

Children of Morta 60% off on Eshop down to €8.79. Tempted to pick it up even though I have it on Game Pass, I enjoy those type of games more on Switch

Tom Mann Centuria · 30-07-2021 10:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117659939#Comment_117659939

Not usually my kind of game, but really enjoying Children of Morta, especially playing co-op with my son. Well worth the money. Cheers.

skerry · 30-07-2021 11:59pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117685094#Comment_117685094

Its a great little game. I had only dabbled on Game Pass, didn't even get past the first boss. Picked it up on Switch and making decent progress now. Supposed to be good co-op alright. I like how the story unfolds at a decent cadence and runs dont ever feel wasted. You always seem to be making some progress.

Nicetrustedcup · 31-07-2021 10:56am

Picked up darksiders 2 the other day from Amazon for like 13.50 delivered, I think the price might have went up since then

enjoyed darksiders genesis on the switch the top down action rpg so can’t wait to try the open world Zelda lite one.

something different anyway

sniper_samurai · 31-07-2021 12:50pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117686104#Comment_117686104

Darksiders 2 is more Prince of Persia than Zelda, the first one is a competent Zelda clone though.

skerry · 03-08-2021 4:24pm

Few decent Atlus JRPGs on sale in the 3DS Eshop. Both Etrian Odysssy Untold games, Persona Labyrinth, Stella Glow, Devil Survivor 2 and a couple more at €4.99 each.

CiDeRmAn · 04-08-2021 7:50pm

I'd love all of those but it's the physical copies I'd be after!

skerry · 04-08-2021 8:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117706788#Comment_117706788

Pay handsomely for physical though. A few copies of Soul hackers and Devil Survivor 2 popped up earlier on a UK site but they were 50-60 quid each. Although they go for twice that on Ebay

Mr E · 05-08-2021 4:16pm

Burnout Paradise is €8.99 on the eshop at the moment (about €7.90 for the South Africans if you are prone to traveling).

Suckit · 18-08-2021 12:05pm

MediaMarkt in Germany are doing a 3 for €111. I think Amazon.de usually run a similar campaign around the same time, might be worth looking out for. But for anyone that is thinking about this one, there is a €10 discount with code from the Newsletter and that will likely be the shipping fee (in or around) using mailboxde.com, as I don't think Mediamarkt ship to Ireland. So the original offer should be possible to get delivered to here for the same or similar price.

https://www.mediamarkt.de/de/campaign/nintendo_aktion

EDIT -

Same exact offer available through Saturn. Same discount with code from the newsletter works too.

https://www.saturn.de/de/campaign/nintendo_aktion

Grumpypants · 18-08-2021 5:08pm

This War of Mine: Complete Edition £2.37 from the Russian eshop or £3.59 from UK. This is a great game and really suits the Switch. Have played it on PC and Switch and it is still as heartbreaking.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/this-war-of-mine-complete-edition-ps237-at-russian-eshop-3779876

mrcheez · 18-08-2021 10:25pm

Yeah I'm working my way through that at the moment. Tough game but enjoyable (and kinda depressing at the same time!!)

Suckit · 18-08-2021 10:27pm

Joy Cons Set Purple and Orange are on Amazon Spain for €53.59 + €5.24 shipping

https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07VGY2LWT?smid=A1AT7YVPFBWXBL&th=1

barryribs · 20-08-2021 10:04am

Not sure if it's been mentioned but Luigi's mansion 3 is down to 47 EUR in Argos

skerry · 20-08-2021 12:51pm

Monster Hunter Stories 2 is down to 49.99 in Smyths. Slightly cheaper in Argos at 46.99 but handy for folks like myself who don't live near an Argos. Really enjoying the demo and looks like loads of content in the main game.

Aokay · 20-08-2021 2:19pm

After playing the new Warioware demo on the eshop I think I might get the full game. Anyone know of anywhere selling the game for cheap? I don't mind if I have to wait until after release to receive it. If I can get it cheaper than the €50 that Smyths and GameStop are asking for it I'll be happy.

mrcheez · 20-08-2021 3:18pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117780700#Comment_117780700

This is one of the few games I'd consider pre-ordering.. just to get the nifty bag and keyring (or stickers??)

Would love that keyring 😁

WeleaseWoderick · 20-08-2021 4:05pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117779411#Comment_117779411

Seems to be their standard price now for a lot of the big name Switch titles. Undercutting Smyths by a euro as a lot of theirs are now €47.99. Argos even have Skyward Sword HD and New Pokemon Snap for €47 too.

barryribs · 20-08-2021 4:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117781444#Comment_117781444

Jaysus, all the first party games are down to 47! See you later pay check

Tom Mann Centuria · 21-08-2021 5:56pm

Not in a sale, but the Switch version of Quake is fantastic and absolutely worth a tenner. I'd consider it a bargain, and one that hopefully with more content added in the future is only going to get better and better value.

mrcheez · 21-08-2021 9:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117785710#Comment_117785710

Can you rocket-jump? No sale if not...

gnf_ireland · 21-08-2021 9:53pm

I am looking to purchase a switch console for the kids for Christmas. When would be a good time to buy it, or is there limited scope for any sort of deals over the next few months ?

Even if there are no deals on the console, what has the pattern been around deals when included with games?

I think I know the answer to this already, but always good to ask the experts on here who track prices more frequently !

jj880 · 21-08-2021 10:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117786374#Comment_117786374

Rocket jump backwards over the lava to the quad power in E1M7 deathmatch. Ah the memories.

SuperBowserWorld · 22-08-2021 12:06am

Amazon Germany have 3 first party Switch games for about 115 delivered. Not a huge selection. But Nintendo "bargains" are a rare thing.

jj880 · 22-08-2021 12:12am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117786495#Comment_117786495

You are planning well ahead. Its only August. I would say follow this thread and keep an eye on smyths website. I have always got my bundles from them. If you are thinking of ordering any extras like cases order them now from aliexpress. Thats what i did. Will save you some euros. I ordered the switch only case and a larger case with velcro seperated compartments for extra joycons, controllers, chargers and the stand if your child wants to take everything to a friend's house. Look out for cheap deals on Amazon for a 128/256 gb sd card also. They are worth getting.

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