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Club Nintendo (NA): Register FEA + SMT4 by 8/31, get $30 eShop credit
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SpaceBridge
Member
I got my credit. Don't know what to get. Code of Princess is very tempting at $20.
So, here's a potentially sticky question. I actually don't have a 3DS as of yet. If the October Pokemon bundle rumors end up being true, I may wait until then to get one. I got SMTIV because of the first print run LE. A friend of mine let me play FE:A, and it seemed fun. I also happen to have a gift card from GS that has a little over $10 left on it. I'm thinking of going ahead and getting FE:A for this credit, since with the $30 it would essentially pay for itself anyway.
But since I have neither a 3DS or a Wii U, what happens with the credit from Club Nintendo? Does it simply sit there until I get a 3DS or Wii U and sync it up with my Club Nintendo account? Is there a time limit that the credit will sit there for before expiring? Anyone happen to know?
But since I have neither a 3DS or a Wii U, what happens with the credit from Club Nintendo? Does it simply sit there until I get a 3DS or Wii U and sync it up with my Club Nintendo account? Is there a time limit that the credit will sit there for before expiring? Anyone happen to know?
I seriously doubt it would expire, though I can't say for sure. You don't need a 3DS to get the code, you can just wait until you have one to redeem it.
The Elite
BOSS
I swear I read somewhere that an unused $30 code expires December 31st.
The answer to that question is in the OP, I think.
There are three deadlines by which you must abide. The first one is August 31st. You must register both SMT4 and FEA by Aug 31. The second deadline is September 30th. You must claim your $30 code by Sept. 30 from Club Nintendo. The final deadline is December 31st. You must redeem your $30 credit by December 31, on either a Wii U or 3DS.
Once your $30 is redeemed, it will never expire.
Ah, I see. I was thinking that this was all done via registering, didn't realize there was a code step in-between. My bad for not checking the OP. Seems I'll have until December 31st then, that's fine, I'll definitely have a 3DS, and probably a Wii U, by that point. Thanks Zeer. Looks like I'll go ahead and pick up FE:A
Oh, I didn't even know that and I have the credit on my 3DS already. Guess that's what I get for not reading the fine print! Unless there's a decent sale, I'll just grab Pokemon.
Yup, Dec 31 is the key. Happy to help!
Rapscallion
Member
I had an issue with mine. I had accidentally registered one game on my brother's account, and then one of my recently created family account, so the system didn't recognize that both games had been registered by me(although both registered to our overall account). I emailed Nintendo about the issue and initially they said they weren't going to be able to do anything for me, but then they called me back hours later and told me they would do make me the exception.
Pretty happy with Club Nintendo's customer support. Waiting for Pikmin to use my code on.
Pretty happy with Club Nintendo's customer support. Waiting for Pikmin to use my code on.
Colonel Mustard
Banned
Everyone should look in to buying Chain Blaster with their newfound eShop wealth. It's fantastic!
Colonel Mustard
Banned
Give it time. The final bracket of stages is awesome.
Will keep going then, thanks!
Can I do some sort of "real mercs" mode, or do I have to choose from the 5 brackets of stages? (the gameplay feels weird to me so I haven't even played past about half or the 3rd group of stages)
SolarKnight
Member
I have a question. I'm from Mexico and I'm planning to make a CN account using my uncle's address, BUT, I had already bought FE digitally on the Mexican eshop. Is this still going to work or could there be problems?
Problems, sad to say.
I don't know how much games cost on the Mexican eShop generally, but you may be better served in the future buying your stuff from the Canadian eShop. You'll get Club Nintendo and you'll get to participate in a lot more promotions and stuff too, probably.
SolarKnight
Member
Well, but could it still be possible for me to participate on this? And would there be much trouble if I keep changing regions? If I use my uncle's adress I can actually get the physical prizes, but then I wouldn't be able to buy anything on the eshop easily :/
Yeah I don't think there's any loophole for you unfortunately. If you bought the game from the Mexican shop, that's pretty much all there is to say. 
That's why people suggest non-US folks with a North American 3DS buy everything from the Canadian shop. It accepts foreign payment methods, and still qualifies for Club Nintendo like US and the majority of other sales, promotions, etc.
Maybe some kind soul will spare you a Fire Emblem registration code, or sell you one for cheap.
That's why people suggest non-US folks with a North American 3DS buy everything from the Canadian shop. It accepts foreign payment methods, and still qualifies for Club Nintendo like US and the majority of other sales, promotions, etc.
Maybe some kind soul will spare you a Fire Emblem registration code, or sell you one for cheap.
SolarKnight
Member
Well, a guy last page DID mention getting it after registering LM2, which I also have. Hmm...
properpropaganda
Member
So I've decided to spend my credits on either Donkey Kong or Mario 3d, probably leaning towards Mario. But I wanted to ask what you guys thought is the better game
Assuming you mean DKC Returns...
I've played the Super Mario 3D Land and the Wii DKCR. Both are fun games, but I'd probably side with SM3DL, simply because you could always pick up the Wii DKCR later, getting a better looking version of the game in the process...
we.are.the.armada
Member
Got it!
Wait it's coming so soon?
I thought it was still a while away...
Retailer exclusive colors for plushies?!
WHY NATSUME
From what I heard, as long as the copy you got is NA version(with club nintendo pin) then you will be able to join the promo.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Funds don't expire right?
As long as your store is US and your copies are US, it works (as mine did).
As long as your store is US and your copies are US, it works (as mine did).
Black Door
Banned
Has Ninty said anything about Pokemon XY having digital releases? I'll probably spend my 30 on that if they do
Brawly Likes to Brawl
Member
There's no way Poekmon won't come out digitally.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
It's pretty much confirmed.
This.
My main issue is whether the "2 SD Card" trick will work. If so I'll go digital. Else, I'd just spend the 30 bucks for the Mii games.
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
After much much hassle, I finally got my copy of SMT IV. Now I claimed by code but haven't redeemed it yet. So here's my question: is this credit restricted to the store in which I redeem it? I would like to spend it on the US eShop if possible, but I have a Canadian Club Nintendo account.
QuiteWhittle
Member
I know Florida doesn't.
yeah it is restricted. I think if you change your profile address to some generic US address before claiming your code, they will send you a US code.
Ok, I'll change to that one then. Thank you so much!
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Oh well. If anyone here wants to trade his/her US code for a Canadian one please PM me. When do these codes expire btw?
I was excited to get this credit until i actually got it. Can't decide on Luigi's Mansion or Dream Team. Having never played the GC Luigi Mansion or previous Mario/Luigi RPGs it makes this decision even harder.
Although hearing nothing but praise for Luigi's Mansion and mostly mixed/disappointing things for Dream Team i am leaning more towards Luigi's Mansion.
Although hearing nothing but praise for Luigi's Mansion and mostly mixed/disappointing things for Dream Team i am leaning more towards Luigi's Mansion.
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EDIT: actually wait, I just remembered there was ANOTHER guy who wanted a Canadian code but got a US code. viciouskillersquirrel
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
^^^ Thank you!
Grimm Fandango
Member
For those of us who just got the new 3DS XL (me), Newegg has a combo of these games for $80, a savings of $10. My total with shipping is $83.56.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/lyc75qx
I think this is the best deal out there for both games, no?
http://preview.tinyurl.com/lyc75qx
I think this is the best deal out there for both games, no?
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
My haul ended up being:
Thank you based Atlus and NoA for an awesome promo!
- Kokuga
- Shantae
- We Have Arrived DLC for Theatrhythm
- Crashmo
Thank you based Atlus and NoA for an awesome promo!
I will probably never get around beating any of them. :S
GayForMaster
Banned
Please don't tell me I have to redeem them through that to-do list thing? I individually redeemed fire emblem and did the product survey for it, I hope I didn't screw myself.
Edit: NVM, just redeemed my $30.
Edit: NVM, just redeemed my $30.
Thanks for the reminder. I remember downloaded games taking at least a few hours, if not an entire day for them to show up as registered on my account. Will I still get the credits if that happens?