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[DJ_Lae]

I was thinking $2000 with taxes. I only have a 1080p monitor so as long as I can play a game like Doom (2016) or Witcher 3 at max, with 1080p/60fps I'm good. I don't even know if that's doable with Canadian prices.

But I plan on buying/building a PC perhaps next year. Right now I'm saving for school stuff. Hopefully next year things get cheaper

$2k will get you a pretty fantastic PC for that price. I'm currently picking up parts very similar to what Rbk put together, although I went overboard on the cooler and case and ended up dropping down to a 1070 instead of 1080 (which is overkill even for 144fps 1080p). You could fairly easily drop down to $2,000 by going with a cheaper case, CPU cooler, and motherboard (and possibly a smaller SSD or hard drive depending on the sale prices).

But in a year's time you'll be able to build something even better - I would assume, at least. Right now PC parts seem to be on the pricey side.

 

[Firestorm]

I was thinking $2000 with taxes. I only have a 1080p monitor so as long as I can play a game like Doom (2016) or Witcher 3 at max, with 1080p/60fps I'm good. I don't even know if that's doable with Canadian prices.

But I plan on buying/building a PC perhaps next year. Right now I'm saving for school stuff. Hopefully next year things get cheaper

Of the build you saw, you can grab a GTX 1070 instead of 1080, a less expensive motherboard, and if you aren't doing video editing you can grab an i5 instead of i7 and save quite a bit on the build you were linked. $2000 is doable.

 

[Killer Queen]

So I'm thinking of grabbing an LG 43" 4k HDR TV, will probably end up being $900 with tax, would this be a worthy lasting investment? I got my first 1080p a year ago but I already kinda feel like I'm being left behind by gaming and pretty soon everything else. I don't see another consumer resolution bump happening for another 6-7 years at least, would I be correct in assuming so?

 

[The Elite]

I am guessing/hoping that Switch orders will start immediately at 10am the next day at EB. Seems like they are ready to go judging by their website.

 

[HamsterPackage]

I am guessing/hoping that Switch orders will start immediately at 10am the next day at EB. Seems like they are ready to go judging by their website.

Does ebgames charge your card at time of shipment or right away?

 

[Lexxism]

Does ebgames charge your card at time of shipment or right away?

Pretty much all or maybe most store charge only when they ship the order

 

[HamsterPackage]

Pretty much all or maybe most store charge only when they ship the order

That's probably true, but Amazon will charge right away if you have enough in your gift card balance for the purchase.

 

[The Elite]

Does ebgames charge your card at time of shipment or right away?

Online when they ship.

In store they will take a $50 deposit.

That's probably true, but Amazon will charge right away if you have enough in your gift card balance for the purchase.

Amazon will hold that amount from your card I imagine.

 

[killroy87]

So I'm thinking of grabbing an LG 43" 4k HDR TV, will probably end up being $900 with tax, would this be a worthy lasting investment? I got my first 1080p a year ago but I already kinda feel like I'm being left behind by gaming and pretty soon everything else. I don't see another consumer resolution bump happening for another 6-7 years at least, would I be correct in assuming so?

If you only got your first 1080p a year ago, I have to assume that these kinds of things aren't truly important to you. With that in mind, I'd wait a couple years until HDR implementation is better, cheaper, and more standardized. 4K HDR isn't priced strictly for enthusiasts anymore, but the quality still isn't foolproof.

 

[CaptainSmirnov]

Anyone know if Costco sells the Vizio P series in store or if it's only online?

 

[Xenoflare]

R.I.P (if the rumors are true)

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00KXEYVU8/

Feeling a bit burned, Though it's not the only reason why I got a 1S but it's definitely one of the deciding factors.

I probably should have waited for the PS4 slim.

 

[catpurrcat]

Anyone know if Costco sells the Vizio P series in store or if it's only online?

Online only. I've seen various M and D series in store though.

Shipping is fast, have no concern. Less than a week after ordering.

 

[CaptainSmirnov]

Online only. I've seen various M and D series in store though.

Shipping is fast, have no concern. Less than a week after ordering.

Great, you've saved me a trip in the snow, thanks!

 

[Riptwo]

The increasingly loud Switch hype makes me miss Tsilon and their discounts even more. I don't think I would have bought a Wii U anywhere near launch if it wasn't for their promo! F5ing for hours to pay high Canadian prices is gonna hurt.

 

[Bronetta]

The increasingly loud Switch hype makes me miss Tsilon and their discounts even more. I don't think I would have bought a Wii U anywhere near launch if it wasn't for their promo! F5ing for hours to pay high Canadian prices is gonna hurt.

I miss Futureshop in general, they used to have good deals all the time.

I got the ZombiU bundle from them (Wii U Deluxe with Pro controller, ZombiU and Nintendoland) for $330 back in March 2013.

The console STILL retails for $330 snd thats without the Pro controller.

 

[jcutner]

The increasingly loud Switch hype makes me miss Tsilon and their discounts even more. I don't think I would have bought a Wii U anywhere near launch if it wasn't for their promo! F5ing for hours to pay high Canadian prices is gonna hurt.

Oh Tsilon. RIP. Better times for us Canadians.

 

[Anth0ny]

$39 pre-orders during E3 week was the golden age of Canadian deals. RIP in peace.

 

[Lexxism]

$39 pre-orders during E3 week was the golden age of Canadian deals. RIP in peace.

Thank you future shop!

 

[doctorcdcs]

$39 pre-orders during E3 week was the golden age of Canadian deals. RIP in peace.

/salute

 

[Cynar]

Online when they ship.

In store they will take a $50 deposit.



Amazon will hold that amount from your card I imagine.

Credit card is charged only once shipped. Gift card is used immediately.

 

[Lone_Prodigy]

Ebay counterfeit item question.

I recently bought a MTG Card from a seller who sells "altered" ( by altered I mean painted ) cards and I found out the card I got was a fake. What kind of proof do I need to provide to Ebay for them to look into this?

The person has now started putting a disclaimer on his new ads saying he paints fake cards but the original listing never said this. Isn't this against the rules of ebay?

File an "item not as described" claim. eBay will likely rule in your favour.

The increasingly loud Switch hype makes me miss Tsilon and their discounts even more. I don't think I would have bought a Wii U anywhere near launch if it wasn't for their promo! F5ing for hours to pay high Canadian prices is gonna hurt.

A week ago I randomly brought up Tsilon with someone and it made me look through my old emails (I couldn't remember what I got with their Free Game February promotion). So much DLC and coupons from them. Good times.

(The free game was ME3 CE. Not technically free since they only covered $60, but for $20 it was a pretty solid deal.)

 

[snack]

Looking to get a usb snes controller for my diy retropie system. Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[TheGamingBox]

Looking to get a usb snes controller for my diy retropie system. Any suggestions? Thanks!

if you have snes controllers you can use this

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002IXZ5DE/

it should work from the customer questions and answers

 

[SickBoy]

Wow, I was going to say I got this one: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B002B9XB0E/

But now the only ones available are from Amazon sellers at $30-ish? Yikes.

(FWIW, I got mine from an Amazon seller called "Traders Japan" — one of those third parties that's fulfilled by Amazon... and I paid $16, I think).

 

[Sealtest]

File an "item not as described" claim. eBay will likely rule in your favour.

Don't I need some sort of proof though? I asked my local LGS who confirmed it was a fake but I dont know how I can relay that to Ebay.

Edit - Upon looking at the sellers page all of his new postings have been taken down. I don't know by him or by Ebay.

 

[kennah]

Don't I need some sort of proof though? I asked my local LGS who confirmed it was a fake but I dont know how I can relay that to Ebay.

Edit - Upon looking at the sellers page all of his new postings have been taken down. I don't know by him or by Ebay.

I'm sure a letter from the LGS would be fine. But they'll probably just take you on your word.

 

[Renewed]

If anyone's interested, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Limited Edition is up on Best Buy.

lol

 

[Xaero Gravity]

Lol. A friend of mine is freaking out because Amazon still doesn't have an estimated delivery date on DQVIII. So glad I stopped dealing with them.

 

[ReddishGUI]

Lol. A friend of mine is freaking out because Amazon still doesn't have an estimated delivery date on DQVIII. So glad I stopped dealing with them.

I don't have one either...

 

[killroy87]

Lol. A friend of mine is freaking out because Amazon still doesn't have an estimated delivery date on DQVIII. So glad I stopped dealing with them.

I don't have one either...

I don't think I've ever once paid attention to the estimated deliver date. I still always get the games on the day of, or day after release.

I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[doctorcdcs]

If anyone's interested, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Limited Edition is up on Best Buy.

lol

only 13 left? holy shit why are these going so fast? it can't be for that pin..


wait what am i saying. of course it is.

 

[zroid]

If anyone's interested, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Limited Edition is up on Best Buy.

lol

By the time I finish reading its title Best Buy will have already shipped the game to me

 

[Bronetta]

By the time I finish reading its title Best Buy will have already shipped the game to me

Ayyy

 

[krae_man]

only 13 left? holy shit why are these going so fast? it can't be for that pin..


wait what am i saying. of course it is.

I'm still mad I don't have the Pin for 2.5. The game got stolen out of my mailbox and my replacement was from the second print run and contained no pin.

 

[ReddishGUI]

By the time I finish reading its title Best Buy will have already shipped the game to me

Don't forget to read the names of the games in the compilation...

 

[The Bad Guy]

My new monitor was suppose to be delivery by Purolator today and was out for delivery since 7:25am. Half an hour ago i see a Purolator truck drive by my house, and then 15 mins after that my tracking information updated to Delayed in Transit.

Did the delivery guy just forget about my package and then realized he missed it and said screw it?

Haha i finally understand all the shipping talk in this thread.

 

[Firestorm]

$39 pre-orders during E3 week was the golden age of Canadian deals. RIP in peace.

I miss Trade 3 using $10 games at EB and Buy 2 for $40 at Rogers Plus within a month of release. RIP in pieces

 

[leeman]

Watch Dogs 2 is down to $49.96 @ Amazon.ca again:

https://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01GRBE4F2/022748-20/

 

[Dazzler]

Watch Dogs 2 is down to $49.96 @ Amazon.ca again:

https://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01GRBE4F2/022748-20/

waiting for this to go lower, which it will soon

 

[UberTag]

waiting for this to go lower, which it will soon

It's Ubisoft. We'll be in the $29-39 range no later than March.

 

[DeathByBacklog]

Watch Dogs 2 is down to $49.96 @ Amazon.ca again:

https://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01GRBE4F2/022748-20/

New years resolution. Purchase no games unless...

1) They're $30 or less and...

2) Are remasters, or Complete Editions.

 

[Herlihy Boy]

So, it looks like RFD just found out they were hacked back in 2013 and had cleartext passwords. Just a heads up if you've got an account over there.

Link to the Facebook post announcing the breach - https://goo.gl/wYhV70

 

[Seik]

$39 pre-orders during E3 week was the golden age of Canadian deals. RIP in peace.

I miss that era dearly.

 

[SickBoy]

So, it looks like RFD just found out they were hacked back in 2013 and had cleartext passwords. Just a heads up if you've got an account over there.

Link to the Facebook post announcing the breach - https://goo.gl/wYhV70

Wow.

Fortunately, the password I use there is unique and really the only info that it uses is one of my spam email addresses. It's great that no personal information was taken, but hopefully people secure their accounts quickly... because anyone whose name/pass details remain unchanged risks losing whatever other information is linked with their account.

 

[leeman]

The Pokemon Go Plus is back in stock @ BestBuy.ca

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product...spx?path=b77ec697ca65c9695178b4af17d70889en02

 

[pervasive]

Anyone know of any stores in Vaughan or Toronto, around King Station or something, that are selling the New 3DS, the regular or XL version doesn't matter. I can't find any and I missed the Black Friday sale so I'm having trouble finding it.

 

[FN-2187]

$39 pre-orders during E3 week was the golden age of Canadian deals. RIP in peace.

"Zelda (Wii U)" is my last one.

 

[etta]

How do you use the online services for a Best Buy credit card? I just got mine in the mail with no instructions whether to use it on the Best Buy website or Desjardins.
Is it the AccesD thing that I have to register for?

 

[Bronetta]

How do you use the online services for a Best Buy credit card? I just got mine in the mail with no instructions whether to use it on the Best Buy website or Desjardins.
Is it the AccesD thing that I have to register for?

Best Buy cant even run a functional website and you got a credit card with them?

...lol

 

[etta]

Best Buy cant even run a functional website and you got a credit card with them?

...lol

Pretty much only for the financing options, not to use as a regular credit card.