MrBambinoDent
Member
I see that FS Madden 25 next gen upgrade thing, do you guys know if you have to buy the current gen at FS to be able to do the upgrade?
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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 3: Pining for the Good Old Days Edition
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No idea, I think Amazon.ca is the only place that has implemented it.
EB Games has the new prices in effect, online and in store. Picked mine up yesterday.
I didn't see this mentioned before, but the 800 point pre-order for BB has been permanently discontinued and not just for the Gamescom deal.
CuthbertAllgoodz
Member
wow, I don't think I will ever buy a game there again. Oh well, bad call from them!
AlphaTwo00
Member
OK. Vita get!
So, cases, accessories, games? Best options?
I know this is like a "Vita recommend", but I'm crossing over for deals.
So, cases, accessories, games? Best options?
I know this is like a "Vita recommend", but I'm crossing over for deals.
opticalmace
Member
Any deals on a Vita memory card?
And no, the new MSRP prices don't count.
And no, the new MSRP prices don't count.
Only reason I bought from them tbh >__>
I just phoned the customer service hotline and the rep told me that it's impossible for her to add a gift card to a pre-existing order. When I told her I've done it myself multiple times in the past, she stated that "at this time" she is unable to do so.
I guess I'll call again and hope someone who isn't incompetent answers the phone.
Shalashaska161
Member
Playstation Plus is worth it. I think you get an extra 3 months if you sign up on the PSN store right now.
Well that sucks
dammit wish I had known this so I could've pre-ordered Miku. Sigh...
Thanks for the heads-up on that BB deal. There were a few things I wished I'd picked up during the E3 FS promo that I missed out on so I'll get those here (they were cheap so it's about the same savings) as well as some of the other stuff that catches my eye.
The backlog grows larger...
The backlog grows larger...
CuthbertAllgoodz
Member
Try the e-mail form from their website, worked as recently as a week ago for me.
The Elite
BOSS
I have had so much trouble with gift cards on Future Shop's website.
If you're adding multiple cards to a single order I would suggest adding them one at a time. Same for removing. If you try to do two or more the whole system goes crazy.
Such a clusterfuck.
How is their Twitter support?
WrenchNinja
Member
Hey 3DS Canada GAF, what are good and cheap sd cards suitable for the 3DS?
CuthbertAllgoodz
Member
Never tried, I always use the contact us section of their website and I usually get an answer within 1-3 hours.
So walmart has the Vita Instant Game Collection bundle that comes with the Free year of PS+.
http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/playsta...MOBpcFGGrLThYhShzjXvA&wmlspartner=CAqD7bLWUPI
It's the 3G/WiFi version. Earlier in the thread someone said DON'T get the 3G version. Why?
http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/playsta...MOBpcFGGrLThYhShzjXvA&wmlspartner=CAqD7bLWUPI
It's the 3G/WiFi version. Earlier in the thread someone said DON'T get the 3G version. Why?
Thanks!
I still gotta get a case for my new Vita. I think I'll just get the official hard case unless there's some glaring issues with it?
Trogdor1123
Member
Any flyers this week yet? Im hoping there is a sale on vita games to promote the new changes.
IllumiNate
Member
Guessing he meant not to purchase 3G access for it. But the 3G model itself is fine
My guess is one of the following two reasons:
1. Too many problems where their system wasn't awarding the points as witnessed in this thread.
2. System was awarding points on preorders when they shipped (also witnessed in this thread) instead of 35 days after shipment and people were abusing this by redeeming the certificates then returning the games.
You have PS+, you're set.
Miku was sold out already when I did my orders last night. :/
Check Shoppers Drug Mart, they may have 8GB memory cards for $15 which is how much 4GB is going for right now. You mileage may vary though.
They also have this Vita case for $10 but I'm not really digging it. The case has an opening all along the sides and is sealed at the top with a velcro flap, to prevent the Vita from sliding out of the case they have little hooks that snap onto the bottom where you would tie something like a wrist strap. It is a hard leather case that also functions as a stand, it'll keep both your screen and analog sticks protected but the sides are open and will be vulnerable to scratching if you throw it in a cluttered backpack.
For screen protectors I bought the official pack and for the most part they work well. I am horrible when it comes to applying screen protectors and they use the weird Hori thing where you have to pull all sorts of tabs to get the adhesive to expose. It comes with two which is good because the first one did not work even though I followed the instructions. The second one worked but I didn't apply it perfectly. The protectors themselves haven't dampened the image quality as far as I could tell but I do feel like I lost a slight amount of responsiveness of the screen. It still works great though, after the initial moments I haven't felt like the screen isn't responding. I should note that I was able to scratch the first protector I tried to apply when trying to push out bubbles, I used my fingernail and wasn't applying a significant amount of pressure.
CuthbertAllgoodz
Member
Hey guys! I often see questions about mobile phone on here and it is my turn to have one.
My wife and me are looking for the cheapest possible way to be able to talk to each other during her breaks or in case of emergency. I also want to be able to be reached for things like people canceling team works on the university campus and all that so I stop waiting like a dumb ass because I am the only one who did not receive the text message since I have no mobile.
We do not own any mobile phone at the moment. I guess a cheap shared family plan could work. I am also ok to consider pre-paid. I already own 3 services with Bell but I am only saving 4$ because of that, which is not such a big incentive to me. I am baffled by how expensive it all seems to be. In any case, I guess cancelling the home line could cut the cost.
Thanks for the help!
My wife and me are looking for the cheapest possible way to be able to talk to each other during her breaks or in case of emergency. I also want to be able to be reached for things like people canceling team works on the university campus and all that so I stop waiting like a dumb ass because I am the only one who did not receive the text message since I have no mobile.
We do not own any mobile phone at the moment. I guess a cheap shared family plan could work. I am also ok to consider pre-paid. I already own 3 services with Bell but I am only saving 4$ because of that, which is not such a big incentive to me. I am baffled by how expensive it all seems to be. In any case, I guess cancelling the home line could cut the cost.
Thanks for the help!
Mikey Jr.
Member
Jesus, I am never ordering from Monoprice ever again.
I asked here which site was the best to get cables, and someone said Monoprice even though its American. I know it takes a while, so I was ok with that for the savings. But this wait time is fucking terrible. I expected about 7 business days. But I am now going on the 12th.
I ordered an HDMI cable, and 2 other cables. Really small stuff. It was shipped on Aug 7th according to monoprice. It is now the 22nd and I still haven't gotten a damn thing. 11 business days and still no package? No joke, I have honestly gotten stuff faster from Hong Kong.
Is Canada Post really just that fucking terrible? Do you guys think the cables are gone?
I asked here which site was the best to get cables, and someone said Monoprice even though its American. I know it takes a while, so I was ok with that for the savings. But this wait time is fucking terrible. I expected about 7 business days. But I am now going on the 12th.
I ordered an HDMI cable, and 2 other cables. Really small stuff. It was shipped on Aug 7th according to monoprice. It is now the 22nd and I still haven't gotten a damn thing. 11 business days and still no package? No joke, I have honestly gotten stuff faster from Hong Kong.
Is Canada Post really just that fucking terrible? Do you guys think the cables are gone?
http://www.infinitecables.com/index.html
If you're in Toronto, just go here. I don't know how good they are with shipping though.
I ordered an HDMI cable from Monoprice after I bought a PS3.
Over a month passed and there was nothing. Then some weeks after that I get an email saying that the address I provided was incorrect and the package came back to them. The address was correct. I told them this and politely asked for a refund, they provided it no problem.
Funny thing was that while I waited for their order to come in I got fed up and ordered it from Amazon.ca for $3, it was also a US seller and the cable came to the same address without issues.
Just finished this game today (I've owned it for several months, I just never got to it) and its probably my second favorite game of the year, its well worth that price IMO.
Diomedes
Member
Ordered from them twice recently to Canada and had wildly different experiences. The first felt like forever, and arrived on the 15th business day. Had contacted them the day before and they were ready to process a refund, which was nice. The second time item arrived within a week.
canadian crowe
Member
Where is the best place to pre-order a PS4 now for release day? I ordered a couple from Amazon in June, but even with the fastest shipping option they will arrive on the 20th.
RaySpencer
Member
Ive only ordered from Monoprice 2 times, but Ive never had issues. Great website.
CuthbertAllgoodz
Member
Ok I am a mobile phone super noob! I have a Blackberry Pearl 8130 from a few years ago, contract with Telus has been broken and paid for years ago. The phone has no sim card slot.
Can I use this phone with another company? Can I only use it again if I go back to Telus?
Thanks for the help!
Can I use this phone with another company? Can I only use it again if I go back to Telus?
Thanks for the help!
Mikey Jr.
Member
How long has it taken for you to get your items?
It's not Canada Post, it's the US Postal Service. I have never ever had a problem shipping or getting packages within Canada but have had a few problems with USPS. They've lost stuff before. They also changed policy after 9/11 so getting packages to and from the US has become a real pain in the ass. Stuff will sit at some custom's office for a week. When sending a package to the States, there is a high probability it'll get ripped open for inspection. 15 business days is not uncommon now.
It'd only work on Telus, but I'm not even sure Telus is still activating phones that old. Might want to call them and find out.
chrominance
Member
I thought it was common knowledge that Monoprice is generally really slow when it comes to shipping to Canada. To me that was always the trade-off for getting everything cheap, which is why I usually order a bunch of cables at once under the assumption that even if I don't need them now, I might need them in the future. Which probably explains why I have a few HDMI and SATA cables lying around at all times.
Glorified G
Member
I hade the same issue. I ordered an extension cable and after 3 weeks it still didn't arrive. I emailed them asking them what's up. They told me it hasn't arrived the next day they'll send an replacement but luckily it did.
Yeah it takes while with Monoprice for some reason, just have to be patient.
RaySpencer
Member
I dont remember exactly, I just remember it not being an issue.