TheGamingBox
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just having zelda at launch makes it better than ps4/xbone, wiiu, 360 and ps3
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Canadian Gaming Deals & Discussion 8: Don't Move Here For The Deals
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just having zelda at launch makes it better than ps4/xbone, wiiu, 360 and ps3
I was in a similar situation where I pre-ordered Persona 5 and Mass Effect during E3 2016, before I signed up for Prime.
While they wouldn't stack discounts (20% off E3 deal + 20% off Prime discount) they DID however update the shipping to be free same day.
Try asking a customer service rep!
You can try a local microplay
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
Based on my experience if they ship it Thursday you'll get it on Friday rather than the day they actually shipped.
If you still want to try and snag a BestBuy preorder, this post by JRBechard in the thread was clutch; worked for me!
catpurrcat
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On that note, if this is anyone's first console preordered and lining up for, 70 people x 3 minutes per transaction = 210 minutes / 2 cashiers = 105 minutes waiting if at the back of the line.
So either go early for midnight launch, or go the next day, if you don't want to wait.
(Not happy memories of the DS Lite launch...and recent NES classic where it took 30 mins to cash out 6 people)
catpurrcat
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Thanks! Was wondering why my pre-ordered controller said the same thing.
If they ship it via their own courier, they would ship it the day before, so it arrives on launch day.
Sealtest
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Middle Earth Shadows of War up for preorder on amazon.
The big bundle is $399 but discounted to $319 with prime.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06WWR8ZTZ/
The big bundle is $399 but discounted to $319 with prime.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06WWR8ZTZ/
mullet2000
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Said eff it and canceled my Breath of the Wild SE on Amazon, so look out for it.
Not worth the risk of getting a switch with no Zelda on Friday.
Not worth the risk of getting a switch with no Zelda on Friday.
ReddishGUI
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Holy Shit lol...
A $400 CE sequel to one of the most overrated piece of garbage ever released(IMO).
I did the same. Plus with how much I'm spending on the system with games and accessories, it's hard to justify.
The Elite
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I guess these things sell because I keep seeing them.
Quintin DM
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Thought the CE statue looked kind of cool but not a fucking chance at that price.
BigJonsson
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Holy crap, who buys these things?
Edit - Called Best Buy to add gift cards to my Switch order, I guess this is really happening
So correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems that it is literally impossible to get a launch day copy of Zelda from Amazon. I pre-ordered it weeks ago, and even after they changed the shipping to priority shipping, the estimated delivery date is "Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - Wednesday, March 8, 2017 by 8:00pm"
This is with a Prime membership. I only ordered there for the discount, but I'm confused as hell as to why this game wouldn't qualify for release day delivery. Lucky I have Horizon to play while I wait, but this still sucks. You are forced to either wait for a cheaper copy, or pay full price at local retail to get it day 1. Prime is there so you don't have to make that decision (or so I thought).
This is with a Prime membership. I only ordered there for the discount, but I'm confused as hell as to why this game wouldn't qualify for release day delivery. Lucky I have Horizon to play while I wait, but this still sucks. You are forced to either wait for a cheaper copy, or pay full price at local retail to get it day 1. Prime is there so you don't have to make that decision (or so I thought).
The Elite
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This might be the most expensive I have seen but the price on some of these deluxe editions has been ridiculous for some time now. Do people have space for all these statues?
Fix-It Felix. Jr.
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First the movie collection with the wooden shelf, and now this. LOTR is really gouging their fans lately.
BigJonsson
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I like to buy the odd Funko now and then, lots of people in this thread are fanatic about Amiibos but those are all pretty cheap, these super deluxe ultra collectors edition bonanza bundles aren't cheap and seemingly every game is getting one for some reason
essenn, which city/ebgames you have a preorder for? Pm me if you don't want to post here.
blue_phazon
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Which version?
I ordered a WiiU version during E3 and I still don't have a delivery estimate.
My wife has Prime and is going to contact customer support about the ship date for Zelda, which she ordered on her account. I'll update in this thread as soon as I know more.
Jesus!!!!
I have a $45 BB Zelda wii u pre-order and I have off to play it this Friday (and Monday) to play it.
If it doesn't look like BB will deliver (they could be too busy with Switch and stuff or I don't know to post my wii u copy in time). I'll just go and do the good ol' buy in store and get refund in store when I receive mailed in copy.
I assume it's going to be safe to go in store after they've run out of Switch consoles.
If it doesn't look like BB will deliver (they could be too busy with Switch and stuff or I don't know to post my wii u copy in time). I'll just go and do the good ol' buy in store and get refund in store when I receive mailed in copy.
I assume it's going to be safe to go in store after they've run out of Switch consoles.
I think the last time I lined up for a console launch was the 3DS at Best Buy Markville
It was hilarious because there were like 15 people waiting at the front entrance, but the store associates were completely oblivious. What happened was they opened the mall entrance before the front entrance so by the time we were let in there were already a bunch of people milling about the store. :lol
And once they opened our doors people just burst in and scattered. I was 2nd in line but because I didn't want to run I ended up near the back of the line inside the store. -_-
didn't matter a whole lot ultimately
It was hilarious because there were like 15 people waiting at the front entrance, but the store associates were completely oblivious. What happened was they opened the mall entrance before the front entrance so by the time we were let in there were already a bunch of people milling about the store. :lol
And once they opened our doors people just burst in and scattered. I was 2nd in line but because I didn't want to run I ended up near the back of the line inside the store. -_-
didn't matter a whole lot ultimately
!!! Ballers only edition.
Which version?
I ordered a WiiU version during E3 and I still don't have a delivery estimate.
Switch.
Good luck to her. I've contacted them 3 times with no resolution. She may want to go directly to a manager/supervisor.
It appears to me that some games simply don't qualify for prime shipping, which includes release day delivery. No idea why, or how they decide which games, but I got Horizon today (a day before release) so it's clearly not my postal code, as some of the geniuses there are claiming.
We are getting a lot of mixed responses from CSR's from amazon.
From reddit :
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/5wb7ir/megathread_order_status_and_shipments/dead1tx/
From reddit :
Funny, I just called them and the guy I spoke to guaranteed that I would receive mine on Friday
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/5wb7ir/megathread_order_status_and_shipments/dead1tx/
TunaMarshmallow
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For now, I'm thinking (assuming? hoping? praying?) that the wacky delivery dates for all Switch-related items don't mean much. Everything I've ordered for Switch (the system, 1-2 Switch, Zelda, Hori products, etc.) have delivery dates ranging from March 7 to March 10. I'm hoping that by Wednesday, things will start to change.
In general, I find Amazon.ca's delivery estimates to be all over the map. There are plenty of times I order something, it gives me a fixed date, and then the thing arrives earlier by numerous days. I'm not entirely banking on release-day delivery, but I doubt we'll be waiting a full week.
Dragonslayer_023
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Guess who I believe? The one saying we wont get it.
TunaMarshmallow
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None of them have any idea what they're talking about. Zero.
Amazon CS is great if you want to get a refund, a replacement shipment, or make a complaint. But if you want information, you might as well ask your cat. They've got no fucking clue.
BigJonsson
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You'll get it or you won't, just play some NES classic in the meantime....
Just get the travel case (mesh) 14.99. The stuff on the starter kit are garbage anyway.
mullet2000
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My advice to all of you is to sit back, enjoy your week, and stop sweating about whether your Switch/Zelda is going to ship in time to get in Friday.
You could spend no time at all contacting Amazon about it this week, or 15 hours over four days doing it. It's not going to change whether it ships or not Thursday evening.
For real. You're stressing yourselves out way too much. I'm excited for Zelda too, but worrying about it for four days straight isn't going to change the odds of me getting it on Friday.
You could spend no time at all contacting Amazon about it this week, or 15 hours over four days doing it. It's not going to change whether it ships or not Thursday evening.
For real. You're stressing yourselves out way too much. I'm excited for Zelda too, but worrying about it for four days straight isn't going to change the odds of me getting it on Friday.
Sniffynose
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I can't believe it's almost Switchmas!!!
Horizon comes out tonight but all I can think about is wrecking my family in Bomberman and playing Zelda in bed lol
Horizon comes out tonight but all I can think about is wrecking my family in Bomberman and playing Zelda in bed lol
It's like pressing the elevator button or the crossing signal button numerous times. lol
That's basically Amazon Canada in a nutshell.
I'm in no hurry because horizon and zelda.. but anyone has any movement on their Torment Tides amazon order? Mine says it'll ship on Friday.
Oh I'll be playing Zelda in bed too!
Oh I'll be playing Zelda in bed too!
On my Wii U gamepad!
Big Chungus
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I understand your concern!
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