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Canadian Gaming Deals & Discussion 9: Looking for a Switch in Deals
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Oh yeah there was that too :lol
Hero of Legend
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Walmart last month...
This is one of the reasons I feel Nintendo was far more careful about NES Classic and Switch shipments.
I installed the Orzly screen protector yesterday. It's great.
Spigen, AmFilm and Orzly protector. All of these are available at Amazon afaik.
catpurrcat
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Nope they're fine. Now it's an additional 8%. Had to cancel and reorder.
FYI: The new PSN flash sale is up...
I'm sure it's not strictly true, but it feels like 90% o what goes on offer on sales like this are just a selection of the usual suspects...
I'm not sure what games I actually want, but I've been sitting on a chunk of PSN (and XBL) credit for a while and I'm really interested when these sales happen... but haven't really found much at all.
I'm sure it's not strictly true, but it feels like 90% o what goes on offer on sales like this are just a selection of the usual suspects...
I'm not sure what games I actually want, but I've been sitting on a chunk of PSN (and XBL) credit for a while and I'm really interested when these sales happen... but haven't really found much at all.
I think discontinuing the NES Classic to free up resources for Switch production seems the more likely explanation? NES Classic is a one time purchase. They need Switch in more people's hands asap to keep momentum going and create an install base for more game and accessory sales. Maybe they'll bring back the NES Classic after? Otherwise it's absolute insanity to stop making a system you haven been able to keep in stock for 6 months
catpurrcat
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Worth it for just UC2
What kind of resources would they be freeing up, though?
- They still have a big cash pile AFAIK, so it shouldn't be financial (and as you mention, why would they not want to continue offering the Classic if they're selling out regularly?)
- It's not like there's some Nintendo-owned factory somewhere running at capacity (and even if there was, that shouldn't be a limiting factor... maybe capacity at electronics manufacturers like Foxconn is just that tight?)
- I guess maybe ramping up Switch production could put some pressure on them from a logistics standpoint?
One suggestion I've read is that maybe they're discontinuing it with the intent to bring it "back by popular demand" this coming holiday... after they've revised it slightly to remove that USB connector people have been using to load it up with hundreds of games. That's my current favourite conspiracy theory.
Any way you slice it, it's kinda baffling.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
It was a holiday initiative to drive up hardware revenue when the WiiU was dead and 3DS hard to find.
It sucks that it spent most of its time out of stock but it was never a long term product. I always saw it as a limited time holiday thing to increase hardware revenue.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
I dont know about Best Buy but if you call Nintendo they'll repair it for free.
Lone_Prodigy
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Don't look up the new on eBay.
I agree that they'll likely release it again, but remove the hacking exploit. Then again piracy sunk the PSP but hasn't really affected 3ds sales, so what do I know.
I agree that they'll likely release it again, but remove the hacking exploit. Then again piracy sunk the PSP but hasn't really affected 3ds sales, so what do I know.
Yeah, I think that's actually a better solution, because who knows if it's still a lottery with the stock that's available at retail.
I exchanged my iffy Joycons on the first weekend and was lucky to get a good second set, but if Nintendo had been repairing them then, I likely would have gone that route.
TheCowboyPoet
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Finally decided I wanted a Switch. I missed Walmart and The Source by 10 minutes each yesterday. Called every Shoppers Drug Mart and Best Buy near me, no luck. Any advice? I guess I just need to get lucky.
Not in stock anywhere online at the moment, but it has been restocking fairly steadily, so you probably won't have to wait all that long
Amazon.ca is matching the Walmart.ca sale on Horizon Zero Dawn, $59.96
https://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00ZQC1OZC/022748-20/
https://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00ZQC1OZC/022748-20/
Nothing yet... Most info we have is that BestBuy is "looking into it"
Alright. Thanks for looking out.
I'd probably only do that if it was after the return period so I can get the controllers back as soon as possible. But yeah, my grey controllers have an issue too so I need to send those to Nintendo while the neon ones I keep with me.
Deal?
Ravpower USB C power bank - 20100mah
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01IVO53D0/
$55.99 with charger - which is a good price - but if you read in the charger, there's a coupon code (KS5JPQE4) you can use to get a discount from it's old price - $85.99
Long story short, if you use that code, it's $42 bucks, shipped, taxes in, which is a fantastic price for a USB C power bank that can be used with the Switch, MacBooks, etc.
Ravpower USB C power bank - 20100mah
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01IVO53D0/
$55.99 with charger - which is a good price - but if you read in the charger, there's a coupon code (KS5JPQE4) you can use to get a discount from it's old price - $85.99
Long story short, if you use that code, it's $42 bucks, shipped, taxes in, which is a fantastic price for a USB C power bank that can be used with the Switch, MacBooks, etc.
AtlantiC_CodeX
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I'm interested in getting, how fast is it's free shipping?
EDIT:
this thing is a great value for what's with it
and it charges to full in 5.5 hrs!
anyone tried this brand before in terms of quality?
Ravpower and Anker are great for batteries.
I don't know if there's still guidelines about carrying it on a plane, last time I looked, there was an mAH limit and that it had to be carry on.
edit - oh, after reading baconcow's reply, I guess it isn't much of a deal. Personally, I don't have a switch, but just from experience with both brands for charging other stuff and for travel.
I don't know if there's still guidelines about carrying it on a plane, last time I looked, there was an mAH limit and that it had to be carry on.
edit - oh, after reading baconcow's reply, I guess it isn't much of a deal. Personally, I don't have a switch, but just from experience with both brands for charging other stuff and for travel.
Not that great of a deal, if you want it for the Switch. Also, I would look at Benson's list to see if that included wall charger is any good. The wall charger included in their newer 28600 powerbank one wasn't approved and they pulled it. The newer 28600 newer one does, however, now come with a USB-C to USB-C cable. It also is one of the few powerbanks to include power delivery (PD), able to charge the Switch at up to 15V/2A (30W) using USB-C PD. The one you listed charges the Switch at up to 5V/3A (15W). So, for $24 more (edit: not including coupon code), you get 20100 to 28600 and USB-C to USB-C PD.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01LRW4DUC/
This is also the one tested by Digital Foundry. It hasn't been also tested on Reddit and charges the Switch faster than the 20100 non-PD one. While $42 is not bad, that powerbank does not include the newer USB-C PD technology and has a lower capacity.
Edit: Been researching these and Anker powerbanks, a lot, and have come to the conclusion that this is the best choice for the Switch, right now. Going to be picking it up, soon. May leave a future post, with impressions. You do need a proper wall charger for it, but it is important to get one approved by Benson. Note: The Switch USB-C AC adapter does charge the powerbank, but at 5V/3A and doesn't appear to include PD. in other words, this powerbank should theoretically charge the Switch faster than it's own AC charger.
AtlantiC_CodeX, there are a lot of impressions for RAVPower (and Anker) on Reddit, and people speak quite high of them.
Any recommendation for a decent wall charger to go with the said power bank?
My current go-to switch charger is this Anker 18w charger with a powerline+ usb A to C cable.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B016LO4UTA/
Wondering if there is a better and slimmer choice out there since this one fits a little bit tight (sliiiiightly too thick) in my Zelda SE switch pouch.
My current go-to switch charger is this Anker 18w charger with a powerline+ usb A to C cable.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B016LO4UTA/
Wondering if there is a better and slimmer choice out there since this one fits a little bit tight (sliiiiightly too thick) in my Zelda SE switch pouch.
Parapraxis
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Anybody here use gameaccess.ca? Is it safe, convenient and worth the price?
I have this power bank and I definitely like the quality. I think 60% to 100% took like an hour?Plus, it charges the Switch whenever I'm playing. So, that's a plus. It's quite big though
I've been trying to decide on a charger myself, original I planned to buy the Aukey 30000 but had to wait a bit after getting the Switch and by the time I went to order they were sold out, bah.
I managed to get this one before it sold out. Thing's super durable and rugged, but really huge and heavy. Love it though!
160 Wh, which should convert to about 32000 mAh. And that'd only be allowed to be hand carried.
http://www.catsa.gc.ca/guidelines-batteries
Had an issue now where my right grey JoyCon wouldn't connect to my Switch in handheld mode, leaving me stuck with one separate style JoyCon and one handheld style JoyCon. I think I'm gonna return both together and see what Nintendo can sort out.
In the meantime, $30 Titanfall for me.
Edit: Wait what Bayonetta is on Steam? Where the hell have I been?
In the meantime, $30 Titanfall for me.
Edit: Wait what Bayonetta is on Steam? Where the hell have I been?
Kagero
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Overwatch PC collectors edition for 93.98. Only posting because it's actually a really nice CE. The statue alone is worth that price. It also comes with a nice art book.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B017L187X2/
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B017L187X2/
bubaglobalj
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Any recommendation for a decent wall charger to go with the said power bank?
My current go-to switch charger is this Anker 18w charger with a powerline+ usb A to C cable.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B016LO4UTA/
Wondering if there is a better and slimmer choice out there since this one fits a little bit tight (sliiiiightly too thick) in my Zelda SE switch pouch.
I also want to know this. I want to use my Pro Controller cable, but I need a charger too.
Some people in this thread said they had luck getting Amazon to stop using a courier, is there a trick or does it only work for their own courier?
I've asked them 3 times now to stop using Purolator. I just let a package from them return to sender (because it's out in the middle of god damn nowhere and only open 9-5) and what do they do? Send me the replacement using Purolator of course. (sorry for shipping rant)
I've asked them 3 times now to stop using Purolator. I just let a package from them return to sender (because it's out in the middle of god damn nowhere and only open 9-5) and what do they do? Send me the replacement using Purolator of course. (sorry for shipping rant)
firehawk12
Subete no aware
You used to be able to put a fake PO Box number to force Canada Post, but that was a while ago.
And they're gone.
catpurrcat
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You never know. Take a look what Nintendo posted about the Famicom mini also ceasing production.
http://www.polygon.com/2017/4/13/15293030/nes-classic-edition-discontinued
Yeah. Never heard of them.
The internet tells me they're bad.
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