Baloonatic
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Yeah, hopefully. Got an order at GAME but would like to get another UK backup so I can cancel the amazon.de order.
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European special edition of Metroid: Samus Returns fully revealed
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Yeah, hopefully. Got an order at GAME but would like to get another UK backup so I can cancel the amazon.de order.
Dunnymeister
Member
Goddamnit, missed out!? So it's Nintendo UK Store or bust... and I'll probably be asleep when it hits.
Shows as still available, though I doubt that they have that much stock at GAME.
Dunnymeister
Member
Shows as available but throws you back to the cart once you enter your card info and confirm the transaction. Tried quite a few times now...
angelic
Banned
try with paypal or check your card details, I think its still available myself, their website is just shit.
Dunnymeister
Member
Just tried again with Paypal, no go. Their website is shit, the product page and checkout don't seem to verify stock levels.
Still reassures me a bit, thanks. Weird they don't include a registered option though.
angelic
Banned
sorry man, was worth a shot anyway.
speaking of bullshit, I have 80 quid credit with them I cant use on Metroid or the Amiibos, because they're pre orders. No one has ever given me a good reason why you cant use credit on pre orders, its ridiculous.
3D > HD
Also 3DS was probably way cheaper to make with lower quality assets.
Dunnymeister
Member
I'll vouch for them too. Ordered from them multiple times to Perth, WA. Never had an issue.
Well that's even better! Cheers. Now I just hope the order isn't canceled.
Eolz
Member
Is that the real Charles Martinet replying? Lol!
Link_enfant
Member
I've read that Amazon Italy doesn't ship to France, is that true? Or does that only concern SNES Mini?
I guess I'm fine as my Metroid LE has been validated but I hope it won't be cancelled when it releases
I guess I'm fine as my Metroid LE has been validated but I hope it won't be cancelled when it releases
Leatherface
Member
I am really bitter this isn't coming to my Switch. >:|
Astral Dog
Member
Stallion Dan
Member
Not really, had them mail me the regular copy and refund the price difference of the LE, plus an extra £5 refunded and a 'sorry' email the day it due to arrive.
Stallion Dan
Member
GAME? I think was some trick like spending it on something in stock then cancelling immediately, it gets refunded to reward card or something, which can be used on pre orders.
Google the exact thing before trying, I may be getting it wrong.
Edit http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=243171921
Conrad Link
Member
Ugh missed my last (places that send overseas) chance, the one night I wasn't checking. >_< Ah well I don't really like GAME, my last order never even showed up.
F**k you again for not stocking this Nintendo Australia. :| Seriously.
F**k you again for not stocking this Nintendo Australia. :| Seriously.
GetDigitized
Member
Yup that's the easiest way to do it. You can/could use it instore as well, 2-3 years ago at least.
The reasons I can think of why they do this is A) It makes you buy stock they already have, storage costs them money & cash is better for them than you using your trade in credit. IF you're going to pre-order anyway , cash is better for them. B) It makes you go into store even if you don't buy anything else there's a chance. People will also trade in to save themselves a trip and having people in the store also has effects on people passing the store.
All the reasons are bullshit for us as consumers but more cash+less storage costs and increasing footraffic instores are the main reasons i can think of. They would probably get more pre-orders if they allowed trade in credit, but the benefits of not obviously outweight the negatives for them.They've had two redesigns in like 4 years and haven't put the feature in, so it's intentional.
So much this. I was fast asleep when GAME went up too.
There's always Youshop and the Nintendo UK store?
Ditto.
Both Amiibo available at bol.com!!!!!!!
Samus:
https://www.bol.com/nl/p/amiibo-metroid-samus-eur/9200000079765506/
Metroid:
https://www.bol.com/nl/p/amiibo-metroid-metroid/9200000079765508/
Samus:
https://www.bol.com/nl/p/amiibo-metroid-samus-eur/9200000079765506/
Metroid:
https://www.bol.com/nl/p/amiibo-metroid-metroid/9200000079765508/
Thanks for adding the links, couldn't find them through the search.
angelic
Banned
Yeah GAME, it drives me mad but im not risking my pre order now. My local store will refund and immediately re-sell using your credit once its out, but that involves going there. Got my order anyway and the amiibos, all that matters.
Nintendo UK store doesn't ship overseas.
-shadow-
Member
I tryuly want that Metroid amiibo, but I promised to myself I'd never shell out more than 15 for even a single one anymore:
Boy Wander
Member
Ordered from Game earlier today. Dropped 60 on the LE and another 15 on the Metroid Amiibo because it looks kinda cool.
angelic
Banned
You're 11 hours too late im afraid.
Dunnymeister
Member
Hopefully they at least ship within Europe, I'm planning on using Shipito's European warehouse.
No, the Nintendo UK store is UK only, and there's no overseas equivalent. I've wished I could get their stuff shipped to mainland Europe plenty of times in the past.
Dunnymeister
Member
Siiiiiiigh... time to find a Plan C then.No, the Nintendo UK store is UK only, and there's no overseas equivalent. I've wished I could get their stuff shipped to mainland Europe plenty of times in the past.
Nope, best waiting for it to show up on Nintendo UK. I got a pre-order in at GAME but I don't trust them...they did deliver my NES Classic tho...
No Problem.
Geen Probleem
That's why i edited them in after a few mins i found them when i googled Metroid Amiibo on mobile and used the shopping search Link google offers.
Mario Odyssey Amiibo are also up btw on Bol if anyone is interested in those.
I tryuly want that Metroid amiibo, but I promised to myself I'd never shell out more than 15 for even a single one anymore:
I don't mind it i really want that Samus and Metroid one badly otherwise i might miss them and no way i would pay scalpers 30+ ever again (missed the OoT Link, Zelda BotW and Sheik amiibo and nearly bought those at scalpers price but just decided to hell with it i have a couple of other Zelda and Link amiibo anyway already).
I think some retailers just know wich will be rare these days and charge a few bucks/pounds/euro's extra since the Mario Odyssey and Splatoon 2 amiibo are cheaper.
Ugh, I know the reputation of GAME. I'll be refreshing Nintendo uk then, thanks for the heads up.
That's what Youshop is for.
Unfortunately I'm not aware of any Australian equivalent that doesn't charge exorbitant fees.
Ashler
Member
Its not available for pre-order yet.