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Canadian Gaming Deals & Discussion 9: Looking for a Switch in Deals
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KingdomHeartsFan
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I think your confusing a patch with Zelda's mandatory install on the Wii U which is downloaded off the disc. The game is not "broken on disc."
ComputerBlue
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Imagine what breaking up with a person like this would be like?
joeygreco1985
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Just wanted to share, EB games is carrying some printed NES box arts in a faux-wood frame for 20 bucks a pop. I think they're pretty sharp!
I would love the Zelda one. Which location did you find this at? Never seen anything like these at my local stores in Toronto.
That's really awesome. Do you remember any of the other box arts they have?
ShadowgeistX
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joeygreco1985
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I bought these two in Burlington at the Dundas and Appleby location. I've also seen them in Whitby at the EB near my brother's house.
Only saw Zelda and SMB
The Official Nintendo Switch Carrying Case & Screen Protector is back in stock @ BestBuy.ca
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product...-and-screen-protector-hacapssaa/10567362.aspx
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product...-and-screen-protector-hacapssaa/10567362.aspx
Wow, terrible....light theme.
Thanks man, bookmarked.
Awesome. I'll check my nearest one and see if they have them, I'm really interested in that Zelda one!
Lone_Prodigy
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Anyone in the Vancouver area want a Switch at cost? PM me.
Conscience Falls
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Has Shoppers been stocking the Switch? I see accessories and a few games but never even a price tag for the console.
I swing by one every day around the same time so I figure it'll probably be my best bet in finding one.
I swing by one every day around the same time so I figure it'll probably be my best bet in finding one.
cryptosporidium
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Grabbed one, but delivery estimate is April 6th =/
Did you ever consider asking the people who work there?
AzureSkies
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I purchased mine at a shoppers the day after launch. Some stores don't have the inventory on display and you need to ask if they have it in stock.
FearMyWrench
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Animal Crossing: New Leaf amiibo Card Giveaway
Okay, this is a bit self promotional, but basically skim of it is that I run a small Animal Crossing fansite and am hosting a giveaway with Animal Crossing amiibo card prizes provided from Nintendo of Canada. We're giving away fifty amiibo card packs, one each to fifty people. All you have to do is head over to the site and leave a short comment about your favourite feature in the recent update for New Leaf. Quite honestly, it's a pretty small site and it's only open to Canada, so you have a pretty damn good chance of winning one!
http://animalcrossingworld.com/2017...new-leaf-welcome-amiibo-amiibo-card-giveaway/
Again, apologies for what is technically an ad of sorts, but I thought it'd be worth sharing here because ~~FREE STUFF~~ and it's only for Canadians!
Thanks.
Okay, this is a bit self promotional, but basically skim of it is that I run a small Animal Crossing fansite and am hosting a giveaway with Animal Crossing amiibo card prizes provided from Nintendo of Canada. We're giving away fifty amiibo card packs, one each to fifty people. All you have to do is head over to the site and leave a short comment about your favourite feature in the recent update for New Leaf. Quite honestly, it's a pretty small site and it's only open to Canada, so you have a pretty damn good chance of winning one!
http://animalcrossingworld.com/2017...new-leaf-welcome-amiibo-amiibo-card-giveaway/
Again, apologies for what is technically an ad of sorts, but I thought it'd be worth sharing here because ~~FREE STUFF~~ and it's only for Canadians!
Thanks.
Has anyone received their Switch from Best Buy's stock on Friday? Here's how mine arrived:
Note the red flap on the right, which is supposed to be tucked into the box like the one on the left. It also shows significant wear, as if someone had tried unsuccessfully to close the box up after having opened it. This was the $479.99 Zelda bundle, by the way. I think I'm just going to return it because I have a feeling it's been opened and returned (possibly March 3 stock?)
Ugh.
Note the red flap on the right, which is supposed to be tucked into the box like the one on the left. It also shows significant wear, as if someone had tried unsuccessfully to close the box up after having opened it. This was the $479.99 Zelda bundle, by the way. I think I'm just going to return it because I have a feeling it's been opened and returned (possibly March 3 stock?)
Ugh.
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
Has anyone received their Switch from Best Buy's stock on Friday? Here's how mine arrived:
Note the red flap on the right, which is supposed to be tucked into the box like the one on the left. It also shows significant wear, as if someone had tried to unsuccessfully to close the box up after having opened it. This was the $479.99 Zelda bundle, by the way. I think I'm just going to return it because I have a feeling it's been opened and returned (possibly March 3 stock?)
Ugh.
Well as long as there are no scratches or sign of use, why does it matter.
Because I don't want to pay $479.99 for opened product which was possibly used, and possibly has something wrong with it.
But was it actually used? Have you opened it and looked? Rather than coming to GAF to complain first maybe try opening it to see what the condition is?
I don't know, and I have no way to know due to how Nintendo packages the system. I've seen unboxing videos and absolutely nothing is sealed.
And I didn't come here to complain. I posted to see if anyone else had similar experiences with Best Buy, and to inform those who did buy their console on Friday to be on the lookout.
Well, the packaging I got from EB was sealed. There's a tape on it.
Really? I wonder if EB themselves put tape on it, because I've never seen that.
chrominance
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The Switch I ordered from Best Buy last week came without tape on the outside of the box as well, it just opens up. I haven't unpacked it yet, but the tablet and joycons are in bags, at least.
P.S. For anyone who missed out on $29.99 Dragon Quest Builders at Best Buy, Amazon.ca has also dropped their price!
...to $54.99. Sigh.
P.S. For anyone who missed out on $29.99 Dragon Quest Builders at Best Buy, Amazon.ca has also dropped their price!
...to $54.99. Sigh.
They all come like this, Nintendo doesn't put stickers on the side of boxes anymore for whatever reason\
Edit: I see this in context now
The launch day switch I bought was not sealed I was first one in the store to get it too so no way it was returned. First piece of electronics I have ever bought that came in an unsealed box. I was also quite surprised the switch unit didn't have that peel off plastic surface protection. The packaging was quite poor, the 40 dollar Sennheiser I bought for the switch had better packaging...
There was no tape on mine, got it from Amazon on launch
That box you got just looks like it got thrown around in transit and the flap caught onto something IMO
mullet2000
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Amazon dropped the ball again, on Kingdom Hearts 1.5+2.5. It still hasn't shipped.
It's pretty crazy how bad they are now. The last time something shipped on time was like two months ago. I'm a paying Prime member and everything.
It's pretty crazy how bad they are now. The last time something shipped on time was like two months ago. I'm a paying Prime member and everything.
added_time
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They are back in stock. I bought one just now.
catpurrcat
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At my location they put the seal on in front of me. A store specific seal I guess.
Yeah, that could be it. I don't know what it would have gotten caught on, but it's possible, I suppose.
Edit: I just opened the box and now that I've seen the rest of the red flap, I'm not sure how that could have happened in transit.
Has anyone received their Switch from Best Buy's stock on Friday? Here's how mine arrived:
Note the red flap on the right, which is supposed to be tucked into the box like the one on the left. It also shows significant wear, as if someone had tried unsuccessfully to close the box up after having opened it. This was the $479.99 Zelda bundle, by the way. I think I'm just going to return it because I have a feeling it's been opened and returned (possibly March 3 stock?)
Ugh.
They don't come sealed as everyone except the ebgames purchased guy was saying. Mine was a launch unit and the outside sleeve can just slide off.
ReddishGUI
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Mine is surprisingly out for delivery.
They screwed up with mario sports though but I don't care that much.
I was actually surprised myself when I saw the tape on it. I usually don't see one anymore when I buy one.
The Main Event
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Yeah there is no tape. Could've been there to protect themselves from scammy returns.
When I got mine the inside was a little dusty, felt like someone opened it. Turns out Switch's packaging isn't the best in the world.
idk man, like if you want to send it back and can wait on playing Zelda go for it but that sounds crazy to me, unless there are clear smudges on the console and stuff
SuperPoncho
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Yeah they never put them out here in Winnipeg...I missed out and not one has got any restock
Has anyone received their Switch from Best Buy's stock on Friday? Here's how mine arrived:
Note the red flap on the right, which is supposed to be tucked into the box like the one on the left. It also shows significant wear, as if someone had tried unsuccessfully to close the box up after having opened it. This was the $479.99 Zelda bundle, by the way. I think I'm just going to return it because I have a feeling it's been opened and returned (possibly March 3 stock?)
Ugh.
Update on this. I called Nintendo support and she informed me that the Switch was registered at 15:56 on March 19. I told her that the box appeared to be opened. She told me I should definitely return it. So there ya go.
If anyone else wants to check they can call Nintendo at 1-800-255-3700. I simply needed to provide the system serial number.
Damn, that sucks. Finally got your hands on a Switch and it turns out to be a used and returned unit. :\
I'm not sure if this is an isolated incident or if Best Buy was releasing old returned stock back into the wild on Friday, but regardless I think it's a good idea for anyone who got one from them to call Nintendo and check (if it's something that would concern them). I'm not really sure how they operate as far as returned merchandise goes, but I assumed things like this would go back on the floor with a slight discount. Perhaps someone with more knowledge on this could educate me though. I'm really curious!
Just keep checking. Hopefully once April hits they'll have more. Those sweet points will be yours along with the system. Mmm!
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