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Yick. Knowing UPS, I hope it's not a greater increase in fees.
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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 4: That $70s Show
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ﾉHamsterPackage
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Is this available in Vancouver? I'm sick of paying 150$+ to shaw.
If you click the link.... (Ontario only)
They already did a $10 off the last time. I doubt there will be another but of course I'm just assuming.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Absolutely not unless they have a $10 off preorders promo.
FS/BB sales are already nonexistent and MK8 is highly anticipated on top of being a Nintendo title.
Sounds like you have a huge package. You should probably give them a shout and look at downgrading if you're sick of the rate. Shaw and Telus are pretty comparable unfortunately.
HellBlazer
Member
Not a discount on Mario Kart per se, but if you happen to live in Quebec and don't have these other games already, Microplay gives 50% off Mario 3D World or Donkey Kong when you pre-order Mario Kart.
HamsterPackage
Member
If anyone is looking for a OG Vita in flawless condition PM me. It's around 4 months old and I can dig up the receipt for warranty purposes. I'll throw in a 4 gig memory card also.
Vancouver area.
Vancouver area.
From what I understand, they went proprietary for security reasons. I don't fault them for that. Just decrease the price, idiots.
WrenchNinja
Member
That seems really weird cause 3DS piracy isn't particularly big and Nintendo went with SD cards
Well obviously it wasn't JUST for security reasons, otherwise they wouldn't have been ripping everyone off to begin with
Accessories have huge profit margins and these cards were treated as such
Oh yeah, forgot to mention that a bunch of PC games at Target that were on clearance, went final clearance yesterday (70% off).
Includes titles like Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn for $8.99, Mass Effect Trilogy for $11.99, BioShock Infinite for $11.99 (obv. been cheaper digital), StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (can't remember if $8.99 or $11.99) and some other stuff... and lots of Sims 3 stuff..
Includes titles like Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn for $8.99, Mass Effect Trilogy for $11.99, BioShock Infinite for $11.99 (obv. been cheaper digital), StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (can't remember if $8.99 or $11.99) and some other stuff... and lots of Sims 3 stuff..
yeah if they actually manufacture these cards for pennies and then the fucking mark up, the dosh...
You just reminded me about this so I signed up. Seems really good so far, they seem to be missing some albums from some of my favourite artists, but I'm catching up on a lot of stuff I've missed over the last year or so.
That makes way more sense. Ah well, can't do anything about it. Sony gonna Sony.
Yeah, I've just bought it using that method. Worked perfectly. Thanks again.
Hey guys, I'm looking at internet again. (Sorry to bring this up)
Between Electronic Box, CIK Tel, VMedia and Start, does anyone have any experience with those internets?
I'm sort of looking when Rogers Internet is so damn expensive and my friends say DSL sucks for Toronto Downtown.
Between Electronic Box, CIK Tel, VMedia and Start, does anyone have any experience with those internets?
I'm sort of looking when Rogers Internet is so damn expensive and my friends say DSL sucks for Toronto Downtown.
Are you living in a condo? Sometimes there are building agreements where you get great rates. I'm on 35mbps/200GB for $45/month with Rogers and have since received follow-up offers for 35mbps/300GB. No contract, no additional fees.
Yeah I am now. Which provider?
chrominance
Member
How so? It's basically Rdio but with cloud storage and a $2/month discount if you sign up early. The cloud storage is nice if you don't keep your music on your phone, I guess. Unless there's something else I'm missing?
Signed up mostly to compare the experience and library with Rdio's. Rdio has a pretty good experience and a merely okay library so Google Play has some room to compete here, I think.
Not bad. Enticing actually. I'm tempted but I've got my OG and there's no real good reason for me to buy the new Vita.
The Interrobanger
Member
I'm using Start, in Hamilton though. They're awesome so far, but it's only been about 2 months.
$60/m for 50 down/10 up/300 gig cap
UberTag
Member
The new Vita is an improvement in every way over the original model.
I have no regrets about importing a white/lime system but I may have hedged had I known a $25 off promotion would be in play on launch week.
Phenomenal deal.
dream
Member
I like the cloud storage a lot, but honestly, I've never tried Rdio, and finding out that I could listen to albums on demand was a revelation to me.
Lone_Prodigy
Member
Crap, that's my breaking point. Guess I'll switch my 1000 over to JP account shenanigans and grab Japanese PS+ as well.
I'm also on Start. Been with them a year. Only issue I had was when Cogeco went and cut my cable because my neighbour cancelled their service, but that's not really Start's mistake. I'd recommend them.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I still don't know why you'd pick a 2000 over 1000 though. Are there some magic Vita powers in the new model that I don't see? lol
I don't need to try out the 2000 to know I'd be more comfortable with it than the OLED.
I hate my OLED :3
I dislike how the face buttons press, select and start buttons are tiny why did anyone approve of this and the system digs into my palms more than the OG 3DS did which was already horrendous.
I only put up with it cuz I'm a cheapass
MrBambinoDent
Member
Claimed improvements are better ergonomics and buttons, better battery life, slim and light, 1GB built in memory and micro USB instead of proprietary charging port!
I was this close to importing one of the Japanese cool colors but I'm still debating!
Edit: I hate the micro USB though, I love my charging dock and I'm not going to have two charging docks sitting beside each other!
chrominance
Member
One thing in Google Play's favor so far: the album I bought a few days ago is in Google's streaming library (independent of the cloud storage, I mean) while Rdio doesn't even recognize the artist.
Mostly battery and ergonomics for travel. I'd love to bring my Vita out more often, but the system just looks and feels too nice to toss in a bag and lug around.
The 1000's for at-home play, where I can really appreciate the visuals, the 2000's for in-transit play, when I just want something to keep me occupied for a few minutes.
MrBambinoDent
Member
I doubt anybody cares but FS still have some Xbone Day One Edition bundled with PvZ for $499!
oneils
Member
Not sure if anyone posted this but Futureshop has a sale for Sklanders Giants and Swapforce starter packs.
I picked them up for PS 3, from their online store.
Giants Starter Pack for 29.95
Swap Force Starter Pack for 39.99
I picked them up for PS 3, from their online store.
Giants Starter Pack for 29.95
Swap Force Starter Pack for 39.99
Aw man i wanted a day one. Should've checked FS before i ordered my Titanfall bundle on BB yesterday.
MrBambinoDent
Member
Then order another one and return to BB when they deliver!
I just got a barely used Day One console off Kijiji for like $350 including Titanfall, a second controller and Charge and Play kit!
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I guess I never had a problem with playing the 1000, although the only games I actually finished were GR (my fifth ever Platinum) and P4G... but that's gotta be like 100+ hours of play time. Maybe my hands are Vita 1000 shaped. lolI don't need to try out the 2000 to know I'd be more comfortable with it than the OLED.
I hate my OLED :3
I dislike how the face buttons press, select and start buttons are tiny why did anyone approve of this and the system digs into my palms more than the OG 3DS did which was already horrendous.
I only put up with it cuz I'm a cheapass
Ah yes, using a normal USB port for charging/data is nice.
I only bring the 3DS out because it seems designed for portable play (the clamshell protects the screen by itself), but I guess I can appreciate that.
Maybe I should check out the 2000 sometime, assuming the big box stores put it out for display to see if it actually feels better to hold for me.
sweetvar26
Member
Damn! That's one hell of a deal. I still am a little skeptical about buying consoles on Kijiji.
mohsinkhan
Member
Im with you, if I saw that good of a deal I would think something is up. And when I am spending $250+, I always get nervous with second hand electronics.
Really?
Services like Spotify have been around for four years or more and have been free for as long as that.
Enjoy Google Music (it's my provider of choice as I agree with the other poster that their library seems a little bigger than the competition).
MrBambinoDent
Member
Not really when you get the receipt with it in case you needed warranty and I've had for like 6 days now it's perfect. Also he only gave it to me for that price because the Xbone market is almost dead, brand new consoles for $400 were all over Kijiji when I was looking last week.
The guy was also switching to PS4 so he just wanted to get rid of it. I usually sell more than buy on Kijiji but this time I didn't wanna put more money in MS pocket lol