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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 3: Pining for the Good Old Days Edition
- Thread starter Firestorm
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How about trying to use FS store locator? Do the same with BB. If you find any stocks near your place, try to call or use the option "Reserve in store". That way you secure a copy of the game.
crimzonflame
Member
I got Xillia today in the mail today and I totally forgot I even preordered. For some reasons FS sent me the LE edition. I hope Im still only charged $39.99
doctorcdcs
Member
Well, the LE is supposed to be a pre-order incentive so you should have gotten it if you ordered the regular edition... it's an automatic upgrade
crimzonflame
Member
Thank you. You are a good person.
doctorcdcs
Member
Awesome!
Like an arcade stick?
Wait for a weekend with a major tournament for a Mad Catz discount code and get them from their website. The nearest weekend is the weekend of August 17th with Summer Jam VII. Cheapest way you will get a joystick and the best quality. The Soul Calibur stick will likely go down to $80 and is a great deal. Canadian Joysticks is your second best bet.
Yeah arcade stick, sorry. I'll pass the info along to her, thanks!
firehawk12
Subete no aware
The few times that I ordered from them, I didn't get hit with import fees. I don't know if that was just luck or standard policy though.
If it matters, you should know that Mad Catz has said their sticks will not work with next gen consoles.
Nah it won't matter, I doubt my friend would buy a PS4 for 5 years anyways lol. Thanks for the information though!
BigJonsson
Member
My sf4 te stick cost me around 200 bucks when it launched......and I still stuck at fighting games
It's awesome for turtles in time and other arcade games though
It's awesome for turtles in time and other arcade games though
Man, I beat the sf4 arcade machine at the local theatre a few weeks ago, and after the 20 minutes or so it took me to beat it (1 credit, yeeee), the forearm of the hand I was using for the buttons was killing me haha. I can see the appeal of having a stick, but my fuck, I guess I should start lifting some weights or something haha.
At least you got one, seems a lot of people got screwed over. I just missed out since I didn't decide to preorder until last week lol, so won't be getting the game until price drop now.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
The book doesn't come with all first print editions? I assume it's like everything else they put out.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
The books are literally wrapped with the game though. Unless that is something only FS/BB did for their own shipments.
The Elite
BOSS
Any thoughts on this laptop?
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/acer-acer-aspire-v7-15-6-ultrabook-gunmetal-intel-core-i5-3337u-24gb-ssd-500gb-hdd-12gb-windows-8-v7-581-6489/10254572.aspx?path=226359e5ff9e81e3595821eea0ca4579en02&SearchPageIndex=1
She doesn't need it for gaming and the screen resolution isn't an issue. It's in her price range and it seems like a good deal.
That's what FS/BB did. I picked it up from a mom & pop and it was loose.
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/acer-acer-aspire-v7-15-6-ultrabook-gunmetal-intel-core-i5-3337u-24gb-ssd-500gb-hdd-12gb-windows-8-v7-581-6489/10254572.aspx?path=226359e5ff9e81e3595821eea0ca4579en02&SearchPageIndex=1
She doesn't need it for gaming and the screen resolution isn't an issue. It's in her price range and it seems like a good deal.
That's what FS/BB did. I picked it up from a mom & pop and it was loose.
That seems pretty decent to me. You can google some reviews as well to be sure.
The Elite
BOSS
I tried and there isn't that much out there. Unless I'm googling the wrong thing. I went with the model number.
The laptop just came out in June.
If you're missing some of the games, Walmart should still have them on their site at $10 if you put in your ZIP code, go to a Best Buy or Future shop and you may get lucky as some will do it without calling.
And use the Walmart flyer at The Source (or Toys R Us!), they need that for the console. Thank god it's in the flyer.
Don't give up on the hunt guys!
Edit: Bookmark this post for easy access, here are the pages for all but Batman as you can't use your ZIP code for it:
NL:
http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/nintendo-land/10166676
AC3:
http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/assassins-creed-3-nintendo-wiiu/10146793
COD:
http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/call-of-duty-black-ops-ii-nintendo-wii-u/10170384
I was just at the Walmart in Waterloo near Ira Needles & University. No AssCreed or Black Ops II, but there were still 4 copies of Ninty Land.
Ooh the Xillia LE's "character booklet" thing is actually pretty nice. Small, but nice. And the pages are glossy!
Good to know! You're returning your CE right?
Damn, maybe this kind of laptop is low demand so not many people bought it. The hardware list seems ok to me, something I would consider if I was buying a cheapish laptop. You could always return if you don't like it I think.
Went to Walmart today and saw the Wii U games that dropped to $10 in most other locations were still $40-60 here. I asked the guy in games about it and he got the duty manager. They said the city sometimes gets a different flyer and they thought that was the deal.
I asked him if they'd price match other Walmart stores the way they price match other outlets, then laughed at the uncomfortable look he got and said not to worry about it.
I asked him if they'd price match other Walmart stores the way they price match other outlets, then laughed at the uncomfortable look he got and said not to worry about it.
You should have preordered it during E3 and got it for $33.33.
I cancelled my order since I got overwhelmed with how much crap I ordered for August.
In reality it worked out ok this month for me.
D
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I ordered a total of 9 (!) games during E3, and I still regularly think of more games I should've pre-ordered: Luigi U, Tearaway, Mario Kart, Yoshi Yarn...
Hero of Legend
Member
Canuck-GAF halp.
I'm TV hunting, and I'm trying to get the best one... AGAIN! XD
Credentials:
- Retains SD content as good as possible.
- Has vibrant colors and good gradient, I'm ogling the X-Reality PRO and Triluminous display demos, tell me there's something in that "ballpark" on smaller, cheaper displays by competitors? Since a lot fo the brand's tech tricks seem to be identical side by side...
- Around the $300 range, depending if I am able to attempt at future-proofing the damn thing.
I use the following consoles: Wii, Wii U, PS2.
Any store in Toronto that will serve me best? There's this HiFi store at Dufferin Mall that has TVs at cheaper prices and seems legitimately a good store, so that's another outlet. So other stores like FS, Best Buy, Walmart, etc. Don't want to risk stores like NOORI at Gerrard, since I've heard not so pleasant stories, from online reviews to in-person opinions. They do have a 1 year in-store warranty though.
I'm TV hunting, and I'm trying to get the best one... AGAIN! XD
Credentials:
- Retains SD content as good as possible.
- Has vibrant colors and good gradient, I'm ogling the X-Reality PRO and Triluminous display demos, tell me there's something in that "ballpark" on smaller, cheaper displays by competitors? Since a lot fo the brand's tech tricks seem to be identical side by side...
- Around the $300 range, depending if I am able to attempt at future-proofing the damn thing.
I use the following consoles: Wii, Wii U, PS2.
Any store in Toronto that will serve me best? There's this HiFi store at Dufferin Mall that has TVs at cheaper prices and seems legitimately a good store, so that's another outlet. So other stores like FS, Best Buy, Walmart, etc. Don't want to risk stores like NOORI at Gerrard, since I've heard not so pleasant stories, from online reviews to in-person opinions. They do have a 1 year in-store warranty though.
$300 isn't going to get you that great of a TV unless you're going used..
BigJonsson
Member
DX xbox 360 controller receiver arrived, took a few minutes to set up but it works pretty well
ipukespiders
Member
dammit y'all, why is the Vancouver-Age thread so dead
maybe someone can help me here:
Do you guys think it's worth visiting Sunshine Coast (for no more than an afternoon) if you're not really planning on any outdoorsy activities? Like, just for the scenic drive along the coast, the ferry ride and whatnot, and maybe spend a couple hours at and around Sechelt, for example. If so, is it better to take the car aboard the ferry, or leave it behind? Are there any buses which you can hop onto at Langdale?
Damn. For a second there I thought I might discover that I'm not the only one in Powell River that posts on gaf. So close. Retirement communities, yo!
Forever alone...
MrBambinoDent
Member
So I'm being hosed by my mail man, lost a total of three shipments over the last couple of weeks! a pair of glasses, PS3 headset and 2 WiiU games
I don't know what to do, I have to go through a stupid process with the shipper so that they could start a lost shipment trace with Canada post! Should I rent a mailbox or just hold all my mail at the post office or what? Seriously I'm clueless and Canada post don't give a shit about any of that!
I don't know what to do, I have to go through a stupid process with the shipper so that they could start a lost shipment trace with Canada post! Should I rent a mailbox or just hold all my mail at the post office or what? Seriously I'm clueless and Canada post don't give a shit about any of that!
Same. I also pre-ordered 9 game. I should had pre-ordered a lot since I can return the game just in case I don't want it. I hope SMT x FE will fall on Fall 2014
The Elite
BOSS
So I'm being hosed by my mail man, lost a total of three shipments over the last couple of weeks! a pair of glasses, PS3 headset and 2 WiiU games
I don't know what to do, I have to go through a stupid process with the shipper so that they could start a lost shipment trace with Canada post! Should I rent a mailbox or just hold all my mail at the post office or what? Seriously I'm clueless and Canada post don't give a shit about any of that!
I'd start holding all my mail at the post office. Sounds like you have an idiot of a post man who is delivering you stuff to the wrong address or your packages are being stolen.
I'm always afraid of this when I order online. Good luck to you. I'd have my mail held and go through the process you mentioned.So I'm being hosed by my mail man, lost a total of three shipments over the last couple of weeks! a pair of glasses, PS3 headset and 2 WiiU games
I don't know what to do, I have to go through a stupid process with the shipper so that they could start a lost shipment trace with Canada post! Should I rent a mailbox or just hold all my mail at the post office or what? Seriously I'm clueless and Canada post don't give a shit about any of that!
I set mine up yesterday, did you bother using the CD at all?
I read the reviews about setting it up, so I just downloaded the drivers and software online from Microsoft's site myself. Only thing I don't like is that there is no quick way to turn off the controller.
I always just eject the battery pack from the controller.