firehawk12
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Do unlocked iPhones you buy work on either Bell or Rogers? I can't remember if they're on different types of networks or not.
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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 2
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radiantdreamer
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Handled the S3, and while the screen is bigger, the 4S still feels better to me. :|
I'm still using a 3G, so my opinion on feeling is only "slightly" biased.
I did read the reviews of the S3, and it's all positive, which is why I am considering it.
I quite like Android's functionality. Very flexible. But a jailbroken iPhone functions well - especially with Glovepod. Not needing to look at the screen to change music while driving is one of the most important functions I need. Is there a similar music control feature (stock or purchasable or hack) similar to Glovepod for Android? If so, I'd buy that.
I asked on facebook and it seems my friends have heard through the grapevine how terrible Wind is. Seems like your girlfriend hits generally the same areas that I do (most Vancouverites probably do). So I'll probably pass on that plan.
It just seems so hassle-free though... I mean, calling 5 to 6 times to get what you want seems ridiculous. The "big 3" are getting too big. Their plans are confusing and annoying. Their sole purpose for ANY interaction with a customer is to retain them, either through a deceptive bait and switch promotion, or a confusing contract.
One CSR called me offering a "gift for being a loyal customer" - a $50 credit on my bill. The string attached was I get locked in for 24 months. But the CSR claimed that if I cancel the contract, I don't have to pay an ECF because I didn't lock in with a phone. Call me paranoid, but I have trouble trusting these people.
narcosis219
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It really sucks that you have to put in so much work to (maybe) get a good plan, but there really isn't anything you can do to change it other than vote with your wallet and go with a smaller company. Kind of brutal, but if you're lucky enough to get good reception at your usual spots, then it's kind of tough not to go with the Big 3 if you want half decent service.
radiantdreamer
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Yeah... the sad part is that once the smaller companies get enough supporting customers, they generally turn into those companies you originally left...
Are there other small companies that are at least better than Wind? I don't mind paying a tiny bit more if the coverage is better. :|
narcosis219
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Yeah... the sad part is that once the smaller companies get enough supporting customers, they generally turn into those companies you originally left...
Are there other small companies that are at least better than Wind? I don't mind paying a tiny bit more if the coverage is better. :|
Well, Mobilicity is the other "indie" company, but I hear their data rates are super bad. It's unlimited, but you get a cap of like 100 kb/s or something. Probably need to do more research on them.
Other than those two, you have your Koodo, Fido, Solo, and Virgin mobile brands which are just Telus, Rogers, and Bell in disguise. Those have the same quality of reception of their bigger owners, but they seem to be a bit cheaper and offer "Tabs" instead of contracts.
radiantdreamer
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I heard that the states gets hammered bad with cancellation fees and stuff too... seems like there's no escaping these obvious vampiric companies.
Those other "brands" just further shows the deceptions of these companies. :|
But you're right, they are cheaper for the same but better. I do like how Fido has their "Fido Dollars" thing, basically free money.
I'm no longer on a contract, so I can't actually view my old agreement anymore - I get the whole remarketed concept of a tab as opposed to a contract, but it's pretty much the same as a contract, just named differently, and possibly worse.
Has Ottawa passed that law yet to put a maximum cap on ECFs? Because that could change the whole dynamic of tabs vs contracts.
Not currently in stock, but Rayman Origins Vita is $14.99 at amazon.ca
Max Payne 3 at 29.83 at Wal-Mart again, free shipping:
PS3: http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/max-pay...&fromSearchBox=true&addFacet=SRCH:max+payne+3
360: http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/max-pay...yes&fromSearchBox=true&addFacet=SRCH:xbox+360
PS3: http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/max-pay...&fromSearchBox=true&addFacet=SRCH:max+payne+3
360: http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/max-pay...yes&fromSearchBox=true&addFacet=SRCH:xbox+360
Uh oh? Isn't Nintendo usually pretty anal about street dates? I worked at TRU, the instructions for the free Pokemon downloads cart is pretty strict. It says they will terminate any future events, etc if the cart is set up early or the cart is not returned.
Yes they are anal, but other major retailers (WalMart, Shoppers) have broken / occasionally keep breaking street dates and they still sell games. I wouldn't worry about Staple's future selling games.
I keep thinking they're going to stop with all their clearance sales, but some how they keep going. $19.97 Return to Dream Land too today.
Yeah that's true.
I keep thinking they're going to stop with all their clearance sales, but some how they keep going. $19.97 Return to Dream Land too today.
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Lone_Prodigy
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Best Staples deal for me was SSBB and Pokemon Platinum for $10 each.
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Double check to make sure it's got the right area code, it keeps defaulting to one that always gets the no inventory message for EVERY game I search for and not my home one for some reason
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Don't worry, you're not missing much.
Onion_Relish
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What you're asking for is never going to happen. Only two outcomes are possible:
1: companies all migrate to the cancellation fee being equal to the subsidy (telus has administrative cancellation fees, Bell is still term based) essentially a tab system
Or
2: companies stop offering heavy subsidies on phones, allowing you to cancel for 50 or 100 bucks but letting you pay 400-500 for the device.
Considering how much people complain about the price of their phone plans to me, something tells me they wouldn't be in a big rush to bug little Timmy a 4s while being 400 out of pocket.
Trade 1, Get NSMB 2
Trade 5, Get 3DS XL
Might just bite on the 3DS XL. I think I'll have enough qualifiers if they don't change the list too much.
Trade 5, Get 3DS XL
Might just bite on the 3DS XL. I think I'll have enough qualifiers if they don't change the list too much.
link to list?
pseudomyxoma
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Yeah I'd like to see the list as I can't find it on their website
The Elite
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http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/category/trade-in-games/27603.aspx?path=cb8953c32d74b1f39e3f640a2828c302en01
Click on the deal and the list will magically appear. It may change for next week though, but only slightly.
Qualifying list won't be up until late in the week, but you can look at the list of titles accepted in last weeks deals. http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/category/trade-in-games/27603.aspx
edit: Beaten by a Time Lord.
pseudomyxoma
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Thanks for posting, don't think I'll be finding five on that list that I will be able to use unfortunately
EXCLUDES MANITOBA LOCATIONS, WTF IS THIS GARBAGE! Brandon doesn't have those same shitty Winnipeg bylaws pretty sure we can do trade-ins there
Jrpgfanatic
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So on tuesday I went into Future Shop and asked the sales rep if they will take multiples of the same game for the 'trade #, get it free' deals and they said yes. Is this normal?
I ended up purchasing two copies of Batman Arkham City for $19.99 at the front cash, walked out to the car, opened them, and walked back into the store and traded them for Persona 4 Arena. Shady on my part? Maybe, but they should take better note of their own prices when making those trade lists.
I ended up purchasing two copies of Batman Arkham City for $19.99 at the front cash, walked out to the car, opened them, and walked back into the store and traded them for Persona 4 Arena. Shady on my part? Maybe, but they should take better note of their own prices when making those trade lists.
pseudomyxoma
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It says in the fine print that they don't take multiples of the same title regardless of platform
The Elite
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Manitoba... the new Quebec?
Jrpgfanatic
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Huh, I must have got a new rep then or something. Thanks for the clarification.
1593 games qualify to trade in to get a $40 game? That can't be right.
The Elite
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Not sure what you're seeing.
On mobile so maybe it's glitching.
I'll see if I can get an XL, but I'm pretty excited fro the NSMB, trade-1s are a really good deal usually.
I'm pretty sure they changed those bylaws in Winnipeg, too, now.
Chairman Yang
if he talks about books, you better damn well listen
I'm very interested any day after the 23rd...that's my moving date to Ottawa. Keep me updated, preferably with PMs!
I have no reason to head down to EB now then...I guess.
radiantdreamer
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lol unreleased titles like Ni no Kuni qualify.
Manager at my EB said warehouse got it late, they're expecting it in store tomorrow or Thursday.
Lone_Prodigy
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Click the banner and a drop-down list will appear.
There's no banner on the mobile redirected link. Just a list of hundreds of "Trade in Games. (used games) listed by system.
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Worked this time, thanks.
Lol @ Silent Hill HD Collection being on the list.
Alright...so we'll say sometime in between the 24th and the 30th?
Anything in mind? Restaurant? Billiards? There's a Barcraft going on at the Clocktower if you guys are interested in that (if all else fails, it's actually a really nice pub, with some great microbrews).
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