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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 5: Much Ado Aboot Shipping
- Thread starter Firestorm
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Game is EXCELLENT. Shamefully overlooked game.
RPG_Fanatic
Member
Ugh really. I pre-ordered and payed in full when it was $59.99, hopefully I don't pay more.
Never thought a would see a 3DS game at $64.99 regular edition.
From EB? I don't think they lock in prices...
When you pay in full they do.
RPG_Fanatic
Member
I've had it go both ways. It will probably depend on which personal/manager is working when i pick up the game.
DeathByBacklog
Member
Well I broke down and picked up Watch Dogs for the PS4 from Shoppers for $20. Figured I would wait until the very last minute of the sale and if it was still there, I'd pick it up. Twenty dollars is usually my magic price point. When a game hits that, there's no point in waiting for it to get cheaper.
CuthbertAllgoodz
Member
Same here... But I am so close to cancel the CE... It's so freaking expensive... I try hard to justify it and I am not sure that I can...
Is there currently an option for watching HBO shows as they air?
DeathByBacklog
Member
Well...I've watched some shows within a half hour of them finishing. Yeah sure I have to avoid the net for a whole hour or so so that things don't get spoiled. But I'd sooner do that then pay $70+ a month to big telecom. Why the hell should I pay for a channel that airs Honey Boo Boo (seriously...wtf).
In case you people missed it...
NEW DEAL
Wayforward 25th Anniversary sale (I included the Canadian prices)
PSN (3/10-3/17, North America):
– Mighty Flip Champs! DX (PSP, PS3, PSVita) – FREE for PS+
iOS (3/12/-3/19, Worldwide):
– Shantae: Risky’s Revenge, Full Version (iOS) – FREE
– Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down! (iOS) – 50% off$2.39 $1.19 CAD
Steam (3/12/-3/19, Worldwide):
– Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut (Steam) – 75% off$10.99 $2.64
Nintendo 3DS eShop (3/12/-3/19, North America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand):
– Mighty Switch Force! (3DS) – 75% off$5.99 $1.49
– Mighty Switch Force! 2 (3DS) – 75% off$7.00 $1.49
– Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (3DS) – 25% off$22.39 $16.79
Nintendo Wii U eShop (3/12/-3/19, North America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand):
– Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition (Wii U) – 75% off$9.99 $2.49
– Mighty Switch Force! 2 (Wii U) – 75% off$7.00 $1.49
– Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (Wii U) – 25% off$22.39 $16.79
NEW DEAL
Wayforward 25th Anniversary sale (I included the Canadian prices)
PSN (3/10-3/17, North America):
– Mighty Flip Champs! DX (PSP, PS3, PSVita) – FREE for PS+
iOS (3/12/-3/19, Worldwide):
– Shantae: Risky’s Revenge, Full Version (iOS) – FREE
– Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down! (iOS) – 50% off
Steam (3/12/-3/19, Worldwide):
– Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut (Steam) – 75% off
Nintendo 3DS eShop (3/12/-3/19, North America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand):
– Mighty Switch Force! (3DS) – 75% off
– Mighty Switch Force! 2 (3DS) – 75% off
– Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (3DS) – 25% off
Nintendo Wii U eShop (3/12/-3/19, North America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand):
– Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition (Wii U) – 75% off
– Mighty Switch Force! 2 (Wii U) – 75% off
– Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse (Wii U) – 25% off
Are you sure you want to admit this on GAF?
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Any good? It is totally good! One of the best stealth games from last gen which was criminally underlooked. Story mode is tense, coop is fun, and Spies vs Mercs was addictive (doubt there'll be a lot of people playing by now)
+ Its made by Ubisoft Toronto so we have to support the local talent.
I haven't played MSF2 yet because I was being cheap and used the Canadian markup as an excuse not to buy it (and let WF know that was the reason) but the first game is very good. MSF2 is exactly the same visually on the Wii U and 3DS while the first game got a graphical upgrade on the Wii U compared to the 3DS version.
In case you don't know: The console game is Shantae 3 which came out in October on the 3DS and Christmas day on the Wii U while the Steam game is Shantae 2 which first came out on the DSi in 2010 and just came out on Steam last Summer.
I know this is a gaming deals thread, but I just wanted to mention that there are a lot of good items that are pretty cheap left that are unmarked/priced because we don't have enough time to do it all.
For example, a 31" tower fan is just $15. I think there was 2 left after 3pm today. A smaller desk-sized black version is available for $12? But the white ones, which are now sold out, were actually $5.
Memory foam for the bed that is unscented, a full/double size one is $30. I unashamedly took it, since it was sitting there for months now.
We have some memory foam pillows that are $20, I think... Some down alternative ones are $15.
Garden hose nozzle sprays were like 50-70 cents each. They were put out Wednesday (we had tons) and are sold out now.
So yeah... The liquidation sale isn't a total bust for the lucky ones~.
WrenchNinja
Member
Oh they don't have the Wii U version available
Playing MSF2 on the 3DS for the first time and it's just as good as the first, plus it gets harder earlier on. Definitely recommended if you enjoyed the first, hell at $1.50, they're both recommended for anyone.
DeathByBacklog
Member
Admit that I watched something? Not exactly confessing illegal doings. I've also gone over to the houses of friends and family to watch cable, cable I myself am not paying for. Would that be illegal? I get what your saying though. And can see how someone might want to take it in a context that would imply something other then what it was.
it's good. Best modern day splinter cell after Chaos Theory imo.
J
Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
If my friend has a platinum edge card from EB Games, can I borrow it from him and get a discount on used games or do I have to show my ID?
As far as my experience goes, it should be okay. Trade-ins is where you'll need IDs, though.
I know this is totally unrelated but did anyone get their smash bros OST yet? Cause mine never shipped yet it looks like
No one in Canada has. We don't get priority when it comes to these things.
What's a good price for a 32GB Micro SD card? I bought one today for $25 (SanDisk Ultra Plus) at Future Shop. But I've never paid much attention to Micro SD card prices.
$20 on Amazon for Samsung 32 GB, free shipping. It's orange. You have to look for the username who offers free shipping.
What's a good price for a 32GB Micro SD card? I bought one today for $25 (SanDisk Ultra Plus) at Future Shop. But I've never paid much attention to Micro SD card prices.
Ya, it's a pretty good retail price. You can get a 64gb Ultra Plus at costco for like $40 but unless you want to go with an off brand or a slower speed card your probably not going to do much better.
NamikazeBurst
Member
What is the best website to get Xbox One controller sticks to replace my PS4 ones? My warranty just expired, and I also didn't know where my email receipt was, so I never contacted Sony.
DeathByBacklog
Member
And now I realize they sold me the PS3 version. Ugh. Back to shoppers tomorrow.
That reminds me: It seems W101 is OOS on Chapters. I got it from there earlier in the year so I guess that was the last of their stock they weren't going to replenish.
Yeah, it became pretty clear Canada's not really on the radar when they signed a content deal with Rogers to stream their original content here :\
So Shomi is techincally Amazon Prime Instant Video? Ugh.
iirc, yes
Lone_Prodigy
Member
I've seen one copy at Superstore but it's $60.
A general rule of thumb I use for microSD pricing is 2GB per dollar. At 64GB though speed is pretty important so it might be worth paying more.
NamikazeBurst
Member
Do you think this seller and item are good?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Replacement-Analog-Thumbstick-Thumb-Stick-for-Xbox-one-Controller-Black-/281358666790?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4182488c26
There is also this guy, but it is more expensive, has the exact same description, and has gotten more negative feedback in the past month.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Replacement-Analog-Thumbstick-Thumb-Stick-for-Xbox-one-Controller-Black-/251517330520?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8f99e458
Yeah either one is probably fine, especially consider they are both over 99% positive with like 50k reviews. Plus the amount of money you're spending is so low, I wouldn't think twice about it
Yes, I know about Amazon, thanks. That card was $22.60 and I figured it wasn't worth saving an extra couple of bucks, especially since I'd have to spend at least the difference (probably more) to qualify for free shipping anyway.
Yeah, I don't really need 64 GB for what I'm going to use this one for, anyway. (Basically just filling it with digital comics.)
NamikazeBurst
Member
Alright, thanks. I ordered one of them. The quality of the rubber cannot be any worse than my current analog sticks, that is for sure xD
My DS4 sticks just gave in too, might buy a pair also lol.
Yeah, they get discounts. We get 2X points for gift certs.
Though, they have to pay for theirs, we don't.