bubaglobalj
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Ratchet & Clank is $29.96 on Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00Z9LUDX4/
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Canadian Gaming Deals & Discussion 8: Don't Move Here For The Deals
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Captain_Wreckus
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bit off-topic but anyone else took today - friday off from work because of NHL trade deadline day & the switch hopefully coming later this week?
DeathByBacklog
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ReddishGUI
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Lol if someone who orders at 3AM Friday gets it before the rest of us...
Seriously, I have Horizon, FFXV, MGSV and Overwatch if need be. And that doesn't include me trying to finish my last 3 wii U games and 3ds ganes.
Bestbuy. I full expect it to deliver Friday, miss me cause I'll be at school and I'll pick it up Saturday. Or Monday. Whatever works for them! I'll just be annoyed if my stuff from BB comes at different times (3 orders). I don't want to just stare at a zelda game box.
Wish they put where amazon announced the same day shipping.
Pretty much this, it's BB PS4 all over again for me
The shipping talk makes it really hard to actually see the deals. Maybe that conversation would be better as a community thread?
DeathByBacklog
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Oh they will. There's been some really screwy things happening with Amazon's shipping. More so then the norm. Horizon is a very good example. I've had it pre-ordered since 2015. Hasn't shipped yet due to stock issues. Yet a friend ordered it last week. Received it Monday.
Yeah, I was looking at it, decided to sleep on it, went back the next day and it was up $2 haha. I ended up pulling the trigger on it - took four business days for Amazon prime two-day shipping, though. A+, blessed Maritimes.
It's a pretty slick unit. First portable power bank I've purchased. Smaller than I expected, but heavier than I would have expected for the size I guess.
I took today off for the deadline as I have every day for the past twelve years. Best news of the day is Jay and Dan coming back to TSN. I didn't bother taking Friday or Monday off, because, well, Maritimes. I would be surprised if I got my Switch/games/amiibo/accessories before next Wednesday tbqh.
The RavPower stuff reviews pretty well. I went with the Anker based on word-of-mouth from friends, though I don't think you could go wrong with either vendor.
Or this 47.99 https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B019IEPGAC/
It doesn't come with usb-c to usb-c cable tho.
My 2015 preorder never shipped as well. I preordered another copy last Wednesday and it came in Monday.Oh they will. There's been some really screwy things happening with Amazon's shipping. More so then the norm. Horizon is a very good example. I've had it pre-ordered since 2015. Hasn't shipped yet due to stock issues. Yet a friend ordered it last week. Received it Monday.
So ya, dunno what's going on over there.
UberTag
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I nabbed the Anker PowerCore+ 20100 from Amazon roughly a week ago. Snapped one up primarily for when I need to keep my phone charged during film festival season but I went for the USB-C model to keep the Switch charged as well. I've heard nothing but good things about them.
Heh... looks like I have some company...
March of the Crabs
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Anyone recommend a good, long USB-C cable to use for the docked Switch? I fear the one that comes with it is way too short.
I bought USB c cables from Google store for my phone, got it the next day regular shipping
March of the Crabs
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6ft is actually the exact length I need so that Amazon one would be perfect, but I'll snoop around on Google as well. Thanks guys!
UltimaWeapon
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I have this one. I use it with my Nexus 6P. Absolutely love it. It was a godsend during FanExpo.
civilstrife
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Out of curiosity why do you need a USB C cable for a docked Switch?
blue_phazon
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I sure hope they mean USB-C to HDMI, cause isn't that the cable that connects the dock to the TV?
EDIT: I am the dumbs
TheGamingBox
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no, the dock has a hdmi port
blue_phazon
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Wait nvm yeah that makes sense. But then what is the cable for lol
civilstrife
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No, the dock connects to the TV via HDMI
FearMyWrench
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To power the dock / system. I figure they think they need a longer cable than the include one, maybe they're planning to put their dock farther from their TV.
civilstrife
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Ah. Never noticed that the AC adapter for the dock was USB-C too.
But of course that makes sense as the adapter has to be able to be used in portable mode too.
HubbaBubba
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Kinda dumb they don't include a way to charge it, if you take it with you for hand held gaming, unless you disconnect the cord from the dock and take it with you
I can just use my phone charging adapter, i am hoping the Google pixel one works with the switch. Else I would need to buy a cheap one just for the switch
HubbaBubba
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Will be interesting to see how it charges using other adapters.
And the Nintendo branded AC adapted is $40!!!! That's seems expensive.
I hate you lol, I pulled the trigger. Checked the price history on camelcamelcamel and it's a pretty good price. It will still be usefull in the summer when I'm going on a motorcycle trip.
NYR
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Nintendo is being ruthless with accessories this go around, really chasing margin.
Based on that stolen Switch from a retailers warehouse, I would bet that Amazon and all the retailers out there already have the Switch's in their warehouses and just won't ship it until Thursday at the earliest.
TheCowboyPoet
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Just spoke with an Amazon rep who assured me that Breath of the Wild will definitely be here by Friday.
I still don't feel confidant.
bubaglobalj
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Is Unravel worth it for $4.99? EA Sale on PSN right now.
ReddishGUI
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Lone_Prodigy
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This thread is going to be as bad as that time everyone stayed up all night for the Rosalina Amiibo.
It is if you are not sick of puzzle platformers with a unique art style.
It is definitely quality but I have personally played enough of those games at this point.
The Elite
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Does EB actually provide a link on their website to early openings? I know we have a link on GAF to their website but I don't actually see where they advertise it on their site.
If you have a decent PC and haven't done the Origin Access free trial yet, you can get it with that. I thought the game was just alright. Amazing to look at, but otherwise not very interesting.
The Elite
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Yeah, but I don't see where they provide that link on their site. Seems odd. Not a big deal.
They have added more stores for early opening. Not my store though.
Best Buy Switch order (placed Jan 13th) is still "In Progress", Zelda & Pro Controller on Amazon say it isn't arriving until next week.
I'm used to Amazon saying it'll be late but getting it on time, but I'm not very experienced with Best Buy. If they aren't shipping any Switch units out of their Ontario distribution centre, I probably won't be getting it Friday
I'm used to Amazon saying it'll be late but getting it on time, but I'm not very experienced with Best Buy. If they aren't shipping any Switch units out of their Ontario distribution centre, I probably won't be getting it Friday
bubaglobalj
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I'm on a PS4.
It's on the midnight and early opening at the bottom right
It defaults at the midnight store list but the early opening list is at the bottom bar.
The Elite
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lol. Thanks. I keep missing it. I am used to the strip they had at the top.
Finn Wolfhand is going to be at the flaship store in Toronto for the midnight launch. Surprised he's allowed to stay up that late.
Is this for Wii U or Switch?
I heard from a preview somewhere that the Switch will charge over USB but it may not get enough power to charge while in use. But you can charge it using a basic USB port when it's in standby or off, probably. Maybe a proper USB-C powered source will allow it to charge even while in use though.
March of the Crabs
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As others have said, it turns out the console charges using USB-C as well but the included one seems super short. I'll need to be plugging my Switch into an outlet that's pretty far away from the TV when docked, so a longer one is needed
Definitely going to wait and see until I have it in my hands though. Maybe it's longer than it looks in pictures. Have we gotten any official numbers? I've heard the HDMI cord is short as well.
That's what I've read as well. Standard USB adaptors will slowly charge it, but not enough to play while charging.
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