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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 5: Much Ado Aboot Shipping

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zeitgeist

Member
Lone_Prodigy said:
Deal

Various games on sale at The Source (in-store only):

Mario 3D Land $24.96: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Prod...&category=3ds-2ds-video-games&product=5813329
Mario Tennis $24.96: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Prod...&category=3ds-2ds-video-games&product=8003230
Mario Kart 7 $24.96: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Prod...&category=3ds-2ds-video-games&product=5813359
DKC Returns $24.96: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Prod...&category=3ds-2ds-video-games&product=8008956
NSMB 2 $24.96: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Prod...&category=3ds-2ds-video-games&product=8005118
Mario Golf $24.96: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Prod...&category=3ds-2ds-video-games&product=8020973
Link Between Worlds $29.96: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Prod...&category=3ds-2ds-video-games&product=8012227
Tomodachi Life $29.96: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Prod...&category=3ds-2ds-video-games&product=8021581
Layton Miracle Mask $29.96: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Prod...&category=3ds-2ds-video-games&product=8005819
Kirby Triple $29.96: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Prod...&category=3ds-2ds-video-games&product=8020974

Bayonetta 2 $49.96: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Prod...ne&category=wii-u-video-games&product=8028395
Mario 3D World $44.96: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Prod...ne&category=wii-u-video-games&product=8012234
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They also have Infamous Second Son for 9.96. In Store only though.
 
V

Ventara

Member
Can anyone here recommend me a good pair of closed headphones? My last one just got ruined and I need a new one ASAP. Has to be closed, with detachable cord (or with bluetooth for iPhone). Budget is $100.
 
The Elite

The Elite

BOSS
That used Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom is waiting for me at home. $19.99 from EB Games. Curious to see what the quality is like.
 
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Ondore

Member
Looking at the EB Games deal for a refurb PS3+2 games for $150, but it's online only.

Has anyone been able to use a Visa debit card on EB's website or should I make alternative arrangements?
 
R

Roto13

Member
Ondore said:
Looking at the EB Games deal for a refurb PS3+2 games for $150, but it's online only.

Has anyone been able to use a Visa debit card on EB's website or should I make alternative arrangements?
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I'm like 80% sure that's how I pre-ordered my Shulk amiibo online but that was a while ago.
 
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Deleted member 126221

Unconfirmed Member
Since my Sony Bravia died, I've been searching for a decent deal on a "dumb" (as in: not Smarth) 40' HDTV. I've been looking around for a while, but I'm still really not sure of what is quality and what isn't. My budget is around $400 (ideally less, but I don't know if that's possible), and the only things I need are decent image quality, 1080p and not too much input lag. Any suggestion? I saw very cheap sets from brands like RCA and Insignia, but I couldn't find any review... Guess I should avoid those, right?
 
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Tapejara

Member
If you're an EDGE member and want that Black Ops 3 minifridge, check your e-mail. EB's doing one of those early pre-order things.
Why did I pre-order this thing?

gaboumafou said:
Since my Sony Bravia died, I've been searching for a decent deal on a "dumb" (as in: not Smarth) 40' HDTV. I've been looking around for a while, but I'm still really not sure of what is quality and what isn't. My budget is around $400 (ideally less, but I don't know if that's possible), and the only things I need are decent image quality, 1080p and not too much input lag. Any suggestion? I saw very cheap sets from brands like RCA and Insignia, but I couldn't find any review... Guess I should avoid those, right?
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One of those is just a Best Buy brand, I think it's Insignia? I've gone Sony on my last two TVs (both Smart TVs though), and they're quite nice. Samsung seems like the brand most people go to, so I'd say start there.

Edit: Yeah, it was Isignia I'm thinking of. As jholmes said below, avoid those brands.
 
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Tapejara

Member
I don't even like the Zombies mode, so I'll probably end up cancelling it anyway. No way I can afford the fridge in addition to whatever games come out in November.
 
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jholmes

Member
soultron said:
Thanks for this! I just purchased. Gonna strap an external HDD onto it to make up for the storage shortage.

I will soon be a squid, then a kid, then a squid, etc.
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Solid pickup for $180. Any software come with it?

Also if you're getting Splatoon, is there a Toys R Us discount still active?

gaboumafou said:
Since my Sony Bravia died, I've been searching for a decent deal on a "dumb" (as in: not Smarth) 40' HDTV. I've been looking around for a while, but I'm still really not sure of what is quality and what isn't. My budget is around $400 (ideally less, but I don't know if that's possible), and the only things I need are decent image quality, 1080p and not too much input lag. Any suggestion? I saw very cheap sets from brands like RCA and Insignia, but I couldn't find any review... Guess I should avoid those, right?
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Definitely avoid the discount TVs. You just don't save enough given how cheap TVs are today and they can just up and break on you.

I spent about five seconds and found this LG 43" LED at Walmart for $400. I'm not necessarily recommending you go out and get it, but I am saying that at your price point there's no reason to save $25 to get a shitbox like an RCA. (I had an RCA die on me so I get a little hot under the collar about their crap TVs.)
 
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soultron

Banned
gabbo said:
God damn it. Would have been a great way to replace my stolen system (even if it'd need an external drive). Hopefully another deal like this comes up soon
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You in the GTA? I grabbed one, but hey, if you're trying to replace your stolen unit, I'd do you a favour and just sell you this one for the same price I got it for?

I don't want it that badly. I want to be a kid, then a squid, but that's about it.
 
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Sora_N

Member
Uhhh...my contract is coming up on Bell, the plans have basically gone to shit, they didn't even try to offer me anything good. They actually tried to make it sound like the shit they were offering me was good lol.

When is shit ever good?
 
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jholmes

Member
Sora_N said:
Uhhh...my contract is coming up on Bell, the plans have basically gone to shit, they didn't even try to offer me anything good. They actually tried to make it sound like the shit they were offering me was good lol.

When is shit ever good?
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Ditch Bell!

I was going to ditch Telus for Wind except my phone isn't compatible with Wind and I don't want any phones on the market right now, so I told Telus to make me an offer and they gave me a monthly discount for a year. If your carrier ain't at least doing that, find one that will.
 
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Sora_N

Member
jholmes said:
Ditch Bell!

I was going to ditch Telus for Wind except my phone isn't compatible with Wind and I don't want any phones on the market right now, so I told Telus to make me an offer and they gave me a monthly discount for a year. If your carrier ain't at least doing that, find one that will.
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Yeah I'm checking my options right now.
 
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catpurrcat

Member
Since we are talking Wii U, how much (in Toronto) would this go for?

-Basic bundle + 500 GB external hard drive
-pro controller
-2 wiimotes and 2 nunchucks (one wiimote is 3rd party)
-Mario kart 8
-Mario galaxy

And adult owned. Pretty sure I have the box too.

Was thinking of listing at $250-$350. Fair?
 
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AzureSkies

Member
catpurrcat said:
Since we are talking Wii U, how much (in Toronto) would this go for?

-Basic bundle + 500 GB external hard drive
-pro controller
-2 wiimotes and 2 nunchucks (one wiimote is 3rd party)
-Mario kart 8
-Mario galaxy

And adult owned. Pretty sure I have the box too.

Was thinking of listing at $250. Fair?
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that's a steal at $250
 
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Deleted member 126221

Unconfirmed Member
jholmes said:
Definitely avoid the discount TVs. You just don't save enough given how cheap TVs are today and they can just up and break on you.

I spent about five seconds and found this LG 43" LED at Walmart for $400. I'm not necessarily recommending you go out and get it, but I am saying that at your price point there's no reason to save $25 to get a shitbox like an RCA. (I had an RCA die on me so I get a little hot under the collar about their crap TVs.)
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Thanks! How about this Toshiba:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product...spx?path=563e598e5daebce4662200a4279348f9en02

Is it supposed to be quality? I can't really find any review of this particular model, but I guess Toshiba is a pretty good brand... right?
 
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Ventara

Member
catpurrcat said:
Since we are talking Wii U, how much (in Toronto) would this go for?

-Basic bundle + 500 GB external hard drive
-pro controller
-2 wiimotes and 2 nunchucks (one wiimote is 3rd party)
-Mario kart 8
-Mario galaxy

And adult owned. Pretty sure I have the box too.

Was thinking of listing at $250. Fair?
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Way more than fair. Don't go any lower. In fact, I'd start at $350. I haven't been keeping up with used WiiU prices, but I think that can go for $300.
 
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catpurrcat

Member
Ventara said:
Way more than fair. Don't go any lower. In fact, I'd start at $350. I haven't been keeping up with used WiiU prices, but I think that can go for $300.
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Thanks (and Cisce too) for the input, very helpful. I realized I also had New Mario Bros Wii too.

I'm probably going to avoid online classifieds and try GAF first or friends-of-friends first to minimize the hassle.
 
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soultron

Banned
catpurrcat said:
Since we are talking Wii U, how much (in Toronto) would this go for?

-Basic bundle + 500 GB external hard drive
-pro controller
-2 wiimotes and 2 nunchucks (one wiimote is 3rd party)
-Mario kart 8
-Mario galaxy

And adult owned. Pretty sure I have the box too.

Was thinking of listing at $250. Fair?
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If you had posted this before the $180 Basic Wii U refurb deal was posted, I totally would've taken it for 300-350. :)

Maybe PM the guy on this page who had his stolen? Perhaps he'd be interested in buying it from you?
 
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catpurrcat

Member
soultron said:
If you had posted this before the $180 Basic Wii U refurb deal was posted, I totally would've taken it for 300-350. :)

Maybe PM the guy on this page who had his stolen? Perhaps he'd be interested in buying it from you?
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Aww! And you're in Toronto too! Ah well, good suggestion though!
 
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MikeDip

God bless all my old friends/And god bless me too, why pretend?
catpurrcat said:
Since we are talking Wii U, how much (in Toronto) would this go for?

-Basic bundle + 500 GB external hard drive
-pro controller
-2 wiimotes and 2 nunchucks (one wiimote is 3rd party)
-Mario kart 8
-Mario galaxy

And adult owned. Pretty sure I have the box too.

Was thinking of listing at $250. Fair?
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Gah I am tempted. Stop tempting me. Wish I had the cash, good luck on your sale man.
 
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Deleted member 126221

Unconfirmed Member
reSpec Gaming said:
Oh RIP, I didn't realize Google did the "Did you mean...?" thing when I entered that model number, heh.
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I'm tempted to pull the trigger, but the lack of reviews is disappointing... Any opinions on Toshiba HDTVs in general?
 
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Mupod

Member
Heh, looked up Splatoon on Kijiji and it's like 500 pages of people trying to sell amiibos for a gorillion dollars more than retail. Zero copies of the actual game. Should just go with toysrus I guess.

I had lots of reasons for not preordering it via future shop last year but in hindsight I wish I had.
 
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Dazzler

Member
The video game section of Craigslist and Kijiji is infested with amiibo for sale

Convinced the majority of sales of them are just jerks looking to flip them for a profit
 
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