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[eyesradar]

OT: Was you who ordered this tablet holder @ Amazon?

I did. I use it at bedside when I feel like to use my Pro controller. I don't use it all the time but I think it's something nice to have for your Switch or whatever big screen mobile device you have.

It can only grip the Switch sideways tho. Sometimes I kinda worried about the grip being to tight that it might bend the Switch. But I guess I was overthinking. Mine is still fine.

 

[Megasoum]

Has there been any deals on the XB1 Elite Controller yet since release?

 

[oreomunsta]

Aww yeeaah, got my neon yellow joy cons in the mail.

They look pretty sweet :3

 

[Lexxism]

I did. I use it at bedside when I feel like to use my Pro controller. I don't use it all the time but I think it's something nice to have for your Switch or whatever big screen mobile device you have.

It can only grip the Switch sideways tho. Sometimes I kinda worried about the grip being to tight that it might bend the Switch. But I guess I was overthinking. Mine is still fine.

Can you even fit the Switch with joycons on it? Or I guess I have to remove? The holder is perfect for my desk when I'm in front of my PC.

 

[MercuryLS3]

So i got an email from Bestbuy telling me that they're going to still send me a switch (and charge me for it) within the next 3 weeks. I actually do want a switch, so I'm kinda glad. Still, $450 is more than i can afford right now so I might just sell it.

This is the email i got:

Thanks for ordering the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle. We're experiencing some inventory issues which will cause a delay in the arrival of your Nintendo Switch. We sincerely apologize and want you to know our team is working hard to make sure your Nintendo Switch is on its way to you as soon as possible (this may take up to three weeks, depending on your location).

When your Nintendo Switch is ready to ship we'll charge your original method of payment and send you an eReceipt. Shortly after that you'll receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information. If we're unable to charge your original method of payment, we'll contact you for an updated method of payment.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call us at 1-866-237-8289. Again, we apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for being a Best Buy customer.

The Best Buy team

 

[Kyolux]

So i got an email from Bestbuy telling me that they're going to still send me a switch (and charge me for it) within the next 3 weeks. I actually do want a switch, so I'm kinda glad. Still, $450 is more than i can afford right now so I might just sell it.

This is the email i got:

Hhmmm.. good to know. I'll be calling for sure tomorrow.

 

[eyesradar]

Can you even fit the Switch with joycons on it? Or I guess I have to remove? The holder is perfect for my desk when I'm in front of my PC.

I never tried but I don't think you can. When I play my Switch in front of my PC I prefer to use my second monitor tho

 

[MercuryLS3]

Hhmmm.. good to know. I'll be calling for sure tomorrow.

I sent them an email yesterday being like, where is my switch and that's the email they sent me.

 

[Kyolux]

I sent them an email yesterday being like, where is my switch and that's the email they sent me.

I received it too actually.

 

[MercuryLS3]

I received it too actually.

Nice! I'm watching videos on Zelda...i really shouldn't, it's tempting me to keep it. And then there's ARMS and Splatoon 2 coming soon.

 

[Kyolux]

Nice! I'm watching videos on Zelda...i really shouldn't, it's tempting me to keep it. And then there's ARMS and Splatoon 2 coming soon.

Already went through zelda on wii u so not really tempted to keep it at full price.

 

[doctorcdcs]

I ended up using my e-certificate to get a new headset that I badly needed on the cheap. Thanks Best Buy!

 

[Jashobeam]

I just need a switch before Mario Odyssey comes out, hopefully Nintendo ships tons more when Splatoon 2 releases.

 

[Iced]

I just need a switch before Mario Odyssey comes out, hopefully Nintendo ships tons more when Splatoon 2 releases.

I would count on it. Not sure about Arms, but there was a bit push of systems when Mario Kart 8 Deluxe came out.

 

[NYR]

I just need a switch before Mario Odyssey comes out, hopefully Nintendo ships tons more when Splatoon 2 releases.

You'll have no problem getting one by October. Scalpers are selling for less than $50 mark up when you add in tax now in my area (399 + tax + $50), usually a sign people are confident they can get them in stores now and that scalers are out of luck.

 

[kevin1025]

I would count on it. Not sure about Arms, but there was a bit push of systems when Mario Kart 8 Deluxe came out.

Yep, every month they look to push out a bunch of stock with their big monthly game. Mario is going to be their biggest yet, so I imagine that will see the most stock at once out of them all.

 

[iphys]

I'm waiting on Puyo Puyo Tetris. Played the demo with my wife and she then got me eShop cards for Father's Day. But until it's a bit cheaper, the demo offers all the Tetris fun we really need.

I wouldn't wait too long for a sale for Puyo Puyo Tetris. Tetris games have a habit of disappearing from the eShop due to licensing agreements, so buy while you can.

 

[Iced]

I wouldn't wait too long for a sale for Puyo Puyo Tetris. Tetris games have a habit of disappearing from the eShop due to licensing agreements, so buy while you can.

Oh what the hell would you know about i---

Nevermind.

 

[No_Style]

Has there been any deals on the XB1 Elite Controller yet since release?

$167.96 ($22 off) @ Amazon.ca right now. I believe it's the lowest I've seen.

 

[zephervack]

Any deals on PS4 Pro, finally got a 4k TV and im starving for content, I cant find anything but 499 which is insane.

 

[No_Style]

Any deals on PS4 Pro, finally got a 4k TV and im starving for content, I cant find anything but 499 which is insane.

Nope. Saw a promo with a bundle once and another "deal" like $5 off @ Amazon.ca but that's it. Maybe the fact that $399 USD = $528.224 CAD is the reason why we haven't seen any discounts? Also premium item? Maybe?

 

[zroid]

So I took my mom to Shoppers to buy milk (20% off for Seniors on Thursdays), and while we were at the checkout I saw a copy of ARMS on the wall.

started thinking to myself whether I wanted it, 'cause I could get 20% discount ($63.99) and then redeem 38k points for $60 off. by the time we got back to the car, I asked her to come back inside so I could buy a video game.

as you can imagine that didn't go over well :lol

but she relented and yay I got ARMS

 

[G17]

Nope. Saw a promo with a bundle once and another "deal" like $5 off @ Amazon.ca but that's it. Maybe the fact that $399 USD = $528.224 CAD is the reason why we haven't seen any discounts? Also premium item? Maybe?

Seems like it.

Jumped on the 4K train late. Would love it if there was a trade in promo for the Pro to bring it down to $299

 

[catpurrcat]

Any deals on PS4 Pro, finally got a 4k TV and im starving for content, I cant find anything but 499 which is insane.

If you can find one at Shoppers, time it with 20x points event. Could probably net $75 off. Be aware though that RFDers stake out the SDM locations with game consoles at 11:59pm before the start of the 20x day.

 

[Qwyjibo]

So I took my mom to Shoppers to buy milk (20% off for Seniors on Thursdays), and while we were at the checkout I saw a copy of ARMS on the wall.

started thinking to myself whether I wanted it, 'cause I could get 20% discount ($63.99) and then redeem 38k points for $60 off. by the time we got back to the car, I asked her to come back inside so I could buy a video game.

as you can imagine that didn't go over well :lol

but she relented and yay I got ARMS

Good job. Never hesitate when it comes to Shoppers and seeing something video game related there. Optimum points are the best.

 

[bubaglobalj]

Was this deal replicated anywhere in Canada?

 

[catpurrcat]

Was this deal replicated anywhere in Canada?

Nope, but it is only $8 shipping

 

[Haines]

Was this deal replicated anywhere in Canada?

Is that the same thing samsung just added to its tvs

 

[Sealtest]

wow I'm quite shocked, both my EB and Amazon Link amiibos shipped before best buy even charged me

 

[Ventara]

This is related to the Steam sale, but I wanted to share it here as well since I think it's pretty good and Steam Bundle deals are often overlooked.

Price will scale if you have any of them, I think. It's basically a 46% bundle discount on top of the currently discounted prices, which averages to about 68% total discount if you don't have any of them.

 

[Kyolux]

Part of me is tempted to keep that Switch now. But I don't feel like I really need it as there's not too many exclusives announced that are that interesting to me. Also, if Nintendo sees this as a portable, they'll likely release a revision sooner than later.

hmmm..

edit: I know it's not the most popular opinion, but I feel like Wii U first year line up was much more interesting. :/

 

[Ondore]

Oh what the hell would you know about i---

Nevermind.

I've played iphys in Tetris. There were no survivors.

 

[Ventara]

Part of me is tempted to keep that Switch now. But I don't feel like I really need it as there's not too many exclusives announced that are that interesting to me. Also, if Nintendo sees this as a portable, they'll likely release a revision sooner than later.

hmmm..

edit: I know it's not the most popular opinion, but I feel like Wii U first year line up was much more interesting. :/

What was in the first year again? All I remember was New Super Mario U, Pikmin 3 and Wonderful 101. I think Wind Waker port released first year, too.

 

[Kyolux]

What was in the first year again? All I remember was New Super Mario U, Pikmin 3 and Wonderful 101. I think Wind Waker port released first year, too.

Nintendo Land, Wii Party U too. Both were a lot of fun with friends.

I guess Switch has Mario Odyssey, Mario + rabbids going for it as far as exclusive are concerned. I don't see anything else though worthwhile.

Not interested in Xenoblade.

 

[kevin1025]

Does the Best Buy Reward Zone money certificate things work on gift cards (ie. Steam wallet)?

 

[killroy87]

What was in the first year again? All I remember was New Super Mario U, Pikmin 3 and Wonderful 101. I think Wind Waker port released first year, too.

Wind Waker was much later. Saying Wii U's first year was better is crazy, but to each their own.

 

[Fularu]

Wind Waker was much later. Saying Wii U's first year was better is crazy, but to each their own.

Windwaker was 10 months past launch

 

[Kyolux]

Wind Waker was much later. Saying Wii U's first year was better is crazy, but to each their own.

So far all the good games for Switch were available at the same time or before on Wii U or elsewhere.

Edit: Also I probably am a little bit crazy.

 

[True Fire]

Any deals on PS4 Pro, finally got a 4k TV and im starving for content, I cant find anything but 499 which is insane.

This isn't helpful at all, but I recommend playing Horizon on a 4K TV. It was the first Pro game that really took my breath away.

 

[Fularu]

Was this deal replicated anywhere in Canada?

I bought one from Amazon.ca for 25$ a few months back. Expect them to go on sale again soon enougj. They're not really popular (link or controller)

 

[leeman]

Switch's first year line-up looks pretty darn good to me, this is first party only and already it's stellar.

 

[LastOne2100]

Switch's first year line-up looks pretty darn good to me, this is first party only and already it's stellar.

Not sure Rabbids counts as first party, but yeah, looking good. Odyssey + BOTW + Xenoblade 2 + Splatoon 2 + Arms itself is a great lineup. If the third parties hop on, the future is bright.

 

[Kyolux]

Switch's first year line-up looks pretty darn good to me, this is first party only and already it's stellar.

Like I said, it's my opinion and it's certainly not the popular one.

Also Mario 3D world was technically in the first year too. A week or two before the first anniversary. edit: Nevermind, it was 3 days after.

 

[eyesradar]

Switch's first year line-up looks pretty darn good to me, this is first party only and already it's stellar.

Dream line-up. Plus all these 3rd party support including FIFA and MHXX. Then you'll also have Metroid SR and Pokémon USUM on 3DS. Nintendo is doing some really impressive work this year.

 

[Kiro]

Dream line-up. Plus all these 3rd party support including FIFA and MHXX. Then you'll also have Metroid SR and Pokémon USUM on 3DS. Nintendo is doing some really impressive work this year.

Forgot to mention Rocket League with crossplay!

 

[NYR]

1st party is great but that isn't happening in 2018. They need 3rd party support for 2018 and beyond.

 

[leeman]

Twilight princess Link amiibo is back up at EBGames

https://www.ebgames.ca/Toys-Collectibles/Games/730734/amiibo-link-twilight-princess

 

[a916]

Switch's first year line-up looks pretty darn good to me, this is first party only and already it's stellar.

I can only speak for myself... but there's only one upcoming title that appeals to me on that chart. I've never been able to get into Fire Emblem and Xenoblade looks interesting, but I still have Persona to knock off my backlog.

 

[keakster]

Twilight princess Link amiibo is back up at EBGames

https://www.ebgames.ca/Toys-Collectibles/Games/730734/amiibo-link-twilight-princess

Didn't manage to get this in first go 'round and just doing my nightly GAF check and what timing ..... it was meant to be.

 

[chrono01]

I keep making my hourly check-in here, waiting for those Canadian Metroid Samus Returns CE pre-orders to become available.

Any day now...right?

...Right?

*tumbleweed passes by*