Yeah, fk that place (on Boxing Day at least). Long lines just to get into a bunch of stores. Crazy lineups to checkout. Went early and parking lots were all nearly full. Got out and people were parking wherever they please, boxing others in, etc. Uggghh!!
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Canadian Gaming Deals & Discussion 8: Don't Move Here For The Deals
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Yeah, fk that place (on Boxing Day at least). Long lines just to get into a bunch of stores. Crazy lineups to checkout. Went early and parking lots were all nearly full. Got out and people were parking wherever they please, boxing others in, etc. Uggghh!!
Yeah, this day is crazy. Yorkdale mall is expecting 120k visitors up from 70k last year. That's pretty crazy number.
Original Yo-Kai Watch on final clearance at Best Buy: $4.97 (website is sold out)
Lone_Prodigy
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Secret Santa's after Christmas are the best. Got my shopping done today.
Sealtest
Member
Been like that almost a week. Even if you somehow catch it online they'll cancel it.
I'm now on order #5 for a $9.97 shovel knight amiibo that keeps going back up on the website when they say they can't get anymore.
OrangeAtlas
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Retail-GAF question: I hear a lot of customers in store trying to request rainchecks and always get turned down. In what situation would a raincheck actually be applicable?
Also, do most customers just show up in the store and assume everything's on sale without actually checking? There are so many conversations like these:
Customer: Where are the PSVRs?
Employee: They're out of stock.
Customer: Oh. Can I get a raincheck on it?
Employee: It's not even on sale.
Also, do most customers just show up in the store and assume everything's on sale without actually checking? There are so many conversations like these:
Customer: Where are the PSVRs?
Employee: They're out of stock.
Customer: Oh. Can I get a raincheck on it?
Employee: It's not even on sale.
Where is Fire Emblem $25?
If it's on sale, sold out, excluding black friday / boxing day generally.
Also, yeah they go shopping during boxing day / black friday assuming there are deals everywhere... Because of that, it's much easier to sell them everything at full price.
OrangeAtlas
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Ahh ok, the drive would cost more than I would save to my nearest store with stock.
Thanks for responding though
Zombie James
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I was considering getting it but I upgraded my internet service just last month so re-downloading stuff isn't a problem anymore.
That's really my issue with this Boxing Day: nothing really jumped out at me as a necessity and the stuff I did want wasn't discounted enough that I felt like I had to pounce on the "deal". Like Arkham Knight for $20. That's on my list and it's discounted, but it was $10 or $12 tax-free on PSN last month. Why waste the cash when I can just wait it out? These retailers are content to sell stuff on Boxing Day just because it's Boxing Day, not because they have good deals. The event - if you can even call it that - is what sells.
I think people are picking up on that, though, and hopefully it's reflected in turnout and sales.
Regular 3DS has some framerate issues, but n3DS runs smoother than the WiiU version (although with obviously downgraded graphics). Like most Musou games, it features a huge amount of content and there's even some DLC if you manage to finish that.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
If you like the Musou/Dynasty Warriors games its basically like that but Zelda themed. I played it on Wii U and liked it but never beat it. Theres a lot of content and a lot of it can be mundane but that comes with the territory.
Pretty gimped on a regular 3DS. Improved performance on a new3DS so keep that in mind.
Thanks, and I hope it's fixed, at least it appears so. I'll see in the next few days.
How long after CES do Samsung/Sony release the TVs they announce? I remember last year Sony's lineup only actually released in June, right?
Because I still haven't gotten a TV yet and I was thinking if I might as well wait for the 2017 models, with CES being a week away.
My dad did well. Got me physical edition of Gravity Rush Remastered and it's the USA import. Makes up for the lame boxing day deals.
I now have to sort out my games in order of what to play for the rest of the break. Thinking of something like this:
The Last Guardian
Doom
Gravity Rush
Resident Evil 7 Demo
Order 1886
Until Dawn
FFXV
And if I really have time Metal Gear Solid V/ Pokémon Sun.
All dabbled with Overwatch. Any recommendations on an order change up? Open to suggestions.
I now have to sort out my games in order of what to play for the rest of the break. Thinking of something like this:
The Last Guardian
Doom
Gravity Rush
Resident Evil 7 Demo
Order 1886
Until Dawn
FFXV
And if I really have time Metal Gear Solid V/ Pokémon Sun.
All dabbled with Overwatch. Any recommendations on an order change up? Open to suggestions.
KingdomHeartsFan
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If you only have a regular 3DS I wouldn't touch the game. If you have a n3DS I can only recommend it if your okay with a short draw distance. Here's come footage comparing the different versions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p0pI018jQ0
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
What do you wanna play most? Go from there.
Personally Ive been blasting through The Last Guardian over the weekend.
Order 1886 is probably the shortest and worst so you might wanna get it out of the way.
I want to play TLG and GRR the most but I figured I could clear out some shorter games first. How long is GRR?
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
It has been decided. Phenomenal game and the pacing is superb, you won't wanna put it down when you start playing
Haha done deal! That was easy.
It's $24.95 at The Source, if you can find it in-store.
chrominance
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Ugh. I'm kinda sad about this because I ordered this from Amazon when it was $15, waited two months, then finally got a cancellation notice when they decided they couldn't actually get more stock.
AzureSkies
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CrimsonGun
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Hey guys found this PC on bestbuy's site. I don't know much about computers but from what I can tell from the specs it looks good.
I ordered it and am waiting for the shipment. I then later did research on it on a site called tekadvisor and the site is saying it's a good rig for video editing but not for triple A gaming (bf1 for example). I was a little startled because to me this pc looks really good and should be able to handle the game.
With that being said, can any of you guys take a look at the pc in this link and give me some advice? I want to play games like overwatch and BF1 on it.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product...553&path=459dd5ab8f9792ceeea044dbeff3f0a9en02
I ordered it and am waiting for the shipment. I then later did research on it on a site called tekadvisor and the site is saying it's a good rig for video editing but not for triple A gaming (bf1 for example). I was a little startled because to me this pc looks really good and should be able to handle the game.
With that being said, can any of you guys take a look at the pc in this link and give me some advice? I want to play games like overwatch and BF1 on it.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product...553&path=459dd5ab8f9792ceeea044dbeff3f0a9en02
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
That has a laptop graphics card? GTX950M
Do some research and build your own PC at ca.pcpartpicker.com
CrimsonGun
Member
Nope, I don't see an M anywhere. Unless you're implying it's a laptop gpu but they're not disclosing it?
it says 950M in the description but just 950 in the specs.
CrimsonGun
Member
Wow, thanks for pointing that out. I just went straight to the specs without reading the description. I'll talk to bestbuy tomorrow and see if they can clarify. If it is a mobile card (didn't even know you can do that lol) I'll cancel my order.
CrimsonGun
Member
I checked on the ASUS website and they offer the model with both kinds of chips. Maybe they have a custom build that has a mobile gpu in a desktop? Or it could be a simple typo on their part. I'm starting to lean towards it being a Mobile chip because the math didn't add up to me when I ordered it. Felt it was too good of a deal.
Messed up how they screw up such an important detail. It's a sold out product. I'm sure I am not the only one who thought it was a 950 and not a 950m.
We'll see tomorrow. I'll update you guys.
CrimsonGun
Member
That's also a dead giveaway right? That's a little low for a 950 it seems.
N° 2048
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CrimsonGun
Member
I get that but it felt like a good deal...until it wasn't.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
I posted this in the Toronto thread but don't want anyone here to miss it either since I think it's only up for the rest of today:
AlphaTwo00
Member
Trying to decide whether I should jump on the Surface Pro 4 deal now, or the Dell Inspiron, OR wait 3 months when I really need a laptop. Thoughts or suggestions?
Zombie James
Banned
The Deluxe Edition of Watch Dogs 2 is $49.49 on PSN right now. Cheaper than any deal for the game you'd get on Boxing Day (regular edition for $50) and it's tax-free.
Which Inspiron?
If you need tablet function/pen then get the SP4.
If you decide to wait new laptops should come out in early 2017 which should bring down the cost of the older models.
AlphaTwo00
Member
Was looking at this: https://www.microsoftstore.com/stor...nature-Edition-2-in-1-PC/productID.5082141700
I was thinking that obviously waiting longer will drive prices down, but I don't recall if there was anything in the next 3 months that was going to drive laptop prices down.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Come on, guys. Not everyone has the time to research PC parts. If you're starting with zero knowledge (for example), that's a LOT to learn. Nothing wrong with paying more for a pre-built.
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