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Nintendo switch UK price £279.99
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Waluigilicious
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In that case they really should make the neon more readily available since its the only way to get those joycons. GAME telling me their next shipment is grey only is stupid.
StarPlatinumTheWorld
Member
This is how I feel but some people are really bothered by it lol.
Waluigilicious
Member
It doesn't. It doesn't matter at all if all you want is two grey one blue and one red joy con. It's just that some people are unaware they are switched, both employers didn't know, my siblings didn't know and a friend of mine who has the switch didn't know. So the only way it would matter is if you would have made a different purchase had you knew you could actually go all red or all blue, or if you were to buy 5th and 6th joycons you'd have to repeat colours you already have giving you less options to customise. Basically unless Nintendo releases the Neon Switch colours separately you can never buy them, but if that doesn't bother you then of course it doesn't matter! I like all my controllers to be different colours so it's just a personal thing. I've got multi coloured wiimotes and nunchuks and N64 controllers etc.
Edit: The way I see it at the moment is that one console option is like a limited edition compared to the other, but that's just my opinion.
Waluigilicious
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If you don't see left and right joycons as different colours (I do because they lead to different customisations both on the Switch itself and on the joycon grip) then the best option for you will be to buy the Neon Switch and then one grey joycon separately.
Diablohead
Member
I think after the splatoon test fire weekend I will get in contact with nintendo about my left joycon, it's not bad but it's also not good, somewhere inbetween and it's kicked in a few times when only a few feet away from the device, right joycon is perfect.
Have a neon console and an extra set of grey
Now you've made me want to buy the separate neon, had no idea until you said, but looking at the boxes you are right
Waluigilicious
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You see, had you originally bought the grey you would have missed out. That was my point
Europe does have the least amount of flexibility with the joy cons for some reason.
In Japan you can get all 3 colours individually, all 3 colours in double packs and the reverse neon set that's available here.
In the US you can get grey individually, all 3 colours in double packs and the reverse neon set available here.
In Europe you can get grey individually, a double pack of grey or the reverse neon set. I guess we'll get the rest going forward, more choice is good in my opinion.
In Japan you can get all 3 colours individually, all 3 colours in double packs and the reverse neon set that's available here.
In the US you can get grey individually, all 3 colours in double packs and the reverse neon set available here.
In Europe you can get grey individually, a double pack of grey or the reverse neon set. I guess we'll get the rest going forward, more choice is good in my opinion.
Why do CEX have so many in stock? I checked out of curiosity, they have 2-4+ in each store within 20 miles.
Are they buying themselves to sell on at a profit? are they new / unopened? They buy for the retail price of £280 so who is trading them in to CEX for £0 profit? Surely no one is trading them in already at such a volume?
Seems odd to me they have so many. If you had buyers remorse you could ebay it for more than they pay.
Are they buying themselves to sell on at a profit? are they new / unopened? They buy for the retail price of £280 so who is trading them in to CEX for £0 profit? Surely no one is trading them in already at such a volume?
Seems odd to me they have so many. If you had buyers remorse you could ebay it for more than they pay.
They were giving more than £280 before.
Waluigilicious
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Yes. My girlfriend used to work at CEX and I can confirm they do this. They do it for major video game releases too. If a game comes out and is say around 42 in Argos, CEX will magically have multiple sealed copies of that game (being sold as second hand of course because they are a second hand shop) for around 48.
They've basically become a shop that has guaranteed stock but for a price. I suppose it's good for people that money is no object? It's scummy for sure though.
Do keep in mind though as the poster above stated, they are also known to actually offer more than the market value of an item. Also people do trade in for other reasons (stolen goods).
Diablohead
Member
The other day CEX were offering £300 for a neon switch boxed, just checked and they still are.
Waluigilicious
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So if I one was tempted, they may have "new" (unopened) stock? And they offer a return policy I assume? Since it's the law and all...
Getting exasperated with Nintendo's planned scarcity, I bet all the new batches due next week are already pre sold.
Go for it, I know that usually with consoles they remove the "guts" and therefore they would have at least touched the insides at least once but you might get lucky. If not you can still ask them and say can you please give me one that's in the best condition (which in this case will be brand new).
If not I definitely do suggest pre ordering somewhere. Like I said I went to GAME and they said they will be receiving only the grey console next week and only for pre orders. I ended up pre ordering the neon console from Nintendo.
Waluigilicious
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The manager of the store pockets twenty quid by buying and selling the switch (they are able to get cash instead of credit) and the store pockets the remaining 50 which is their store anyway. Win win.
Live in Glasgow at the mo. No shops selling them as far as I know. Did call up a local gaming shop that I won't name.
They had 1 in stock, it came with a Pro controller and 1, 2 Switch ( I guess there was no negotiating ) and had a £450 asking price.
Yeah.
Gunna wait for Amazon.
They had 1 in stock, it came with a Pro controller and 1, 2 Switch ( I guess there was no negotiating ) and had a £450 asking price.
Yeah.
Gunna wait for Amazon.
You can get an all red set from the US, Japan or Australia now if you don't mind importing.
I hope Europe gets the option sooner or later but who knows with Nintendo.
gingerbeardman
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In Service
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Where is the official Nintendo Car Mount?
I mean, really. I'm on holiday at Easter and I need to keep the kids quiet.
I mean, really. I'm on holiday at Easter and I need to keep the kids quiet.
smashballTaz
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They neon one is in stock on the official UK Nintendo Store!
https://m.store.nintendo.co.uk/nint...n-neon-blue-joy-con-controllers/11396090.html
https://m.store.nintendo.co.uk/nint...n-neon-blue-joy-con-controllers/11396090.html
Looked like half an hour after your post and they're still awaiting the next stock pick? That was quick.
Waluigilicious
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No.
Are you sure? I pre ordered from them yesterday and have no confirmation yet.
Bananajama
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Most disappointed my local GAME does not sell Switch Accessories
Shelf space is minimal
Ah well - online purchasing it is then
Shelf space is minimal
Ah well - online purchasing it is then
frankie_baby
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Lately I've been seeing pretty much blanket advertising for Zelda and ocassional ads for mario kart
Was just in GAME Wardour St. and they had a Neon on the back.
Keyser Soze
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eShop updated with the Little Inferno, World of Goo, and Human Resource Machine just now
edit - and NeoGeo Turf Masters
edit - and NeoGeo Turf Masters
Mr.Fletcher
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Well, as we all feared, my copy of Zelda came today but my Switch remains lost in the ether.
Happy Thursday everyone.
Happy Thursday everyone.
BumblebeeCody
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Nah. It's all gone. Though keep checking Toys R Us and Argos.
gingerbeardman
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It's not out.
I tried many 7" tablet mounts and only some of them of small enough to fit the Switch.
I ended up buying two mounts, one branded "isynergy" for £8.99 from a Shell petrol station and a second branded "iKit" or "Kit" for £14.99 from Argos (which I will be returning)
Both have exactly the same headrest clamp. The difference is in part that grips the tablet (Switch) which is slightly more compact on the one from the petrol station. Let me know if photos would help.
Argos also do one that fits between the seats from one headrest to another, but I didn't need that.
I'd have much rather bought the official Nintendo one though.
| Praxis |
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Cross posting from the travel case thread as this applies more to UK Switch owners.
My Orzly case came today and for the price it's really nice. It's plain, tough with plenty of room for accessories and the cutouts in the bottom give ample clearance for the triggers. The elastic straps keep the Switch in place as well. Really pleased with it.
My Orzly case came today and for the price it's really nice. It's plain, tough with plenty of room for accessories and the cutouts in the bottom give ample clearance for the triggers. The elastic straps keep the Switch in place as well. Really pleased with it.
Waluigilicious
Member
IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!!
The Switch is now available to reserve at Argos and to pick up in 2-4 days in a LOT of stores!!
The Switch is now available to reserve at Argos and to pick up in 2-4 days in a LOT of stores!!
The_Hitcher89
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Is this only in-store?
Nothing in Berkshire
Ordered one from Smyths but would much, much prefer to get one from Argos
edit: ffs, they will be getting the Neons in 4 days where I live, but I can't use my discount card since you have to pay online because they expect to sell out so quickly. Might as well keep my Smyths order in that case, since I'd prefer the grey one anyway
Waluigilicious
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Is this only in-store?
Nothing in Berkshire
Ordered one from Smyths but would much, much prefer to get one from Argos
edit: ffs, they will be getting the Neons in 4 days where I live, but I can't use my discount card since you have to pay online because they expect to sell out so quickly. Might as well keep my Smyths order in that case, since I'd prefer the grey one anyway
Yeah, in store to pick up in over 500 branches
Edit: Yeah it's Neon only atm but if you're that desperate for the grey joycons you can always buy those separately and keep the neon ones as they can't be bought separately in the UK (reverse only) or you could easily sell them
That's pretty much the same case I got here in the US except the exterior of mine is grey instead of black.
But yeah it's a great carrying case for the Switch.
Jwebster24
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Thanks for this, I might order one with the 15% off code I got with the screen protectors.
Saiyan-Rox
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Has anyone elses switch stopped charging to 100%? Mine seems to stop charging at 78/79% and won't go any further than that...It was okay when i first got it but now it's doing this.
Problem is i have my account and my US one on it i obviously don't want to switch it in store cause I'll loose my save data but what will happen to my accounts if i had to do it that way? Can I sign back in to both of them? Or should I send it to nintendo directly?
Problem is i have my account and my US one on it i obviously don't want to switch it in store cause I'll loose my save data but what will happen to my accounts if i had to do it that way? Can I sign back in to both of them? Or should I send it to nintendo directly?
gingerbeardman
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Try a full power off and switch on. Hold power button for 12 seconds.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Tried that with no luck.
Rang Nintendo and they suggested trying a full battery cycle first but sent me a repair label anyway in case it didn't work.
Is there anything I need to do with my account at all like the wii U like de registering it? I don't want them screwing me over as all my games are digital and I made a US one for binding of isaac.
I've been charging the console with it's own AC adaptor also expect for one time I used a different one but it worked fine from what I saw :S
I just seen this link now:
https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/social/questions/detail/qid/49034/~/brand-new-switch-battery-issues!!!/session/L3F2LzEvdGltZS8xNDkwMzU5NTgwL3NpZC9mVUolN0U1ZGdVV2txMHpQQ204QlFwN0U0Q2dJX19kX1NZWGoxdENVOTkwVGRQaWdVRUpiX1RRQjlLJTdFYXBleVJEU0RFQkEwdXd6MWY3XyU3RUlIYXFoXzRVaU1KVzZNVmxBWmFsZlZURzlfdkZHRTJyZlVSMU1tUEF2WnclMjElMjE=
Have you seen tried playing it further even when it's at 1%?
I noticed when I got in yesterday and got my Switch (Which had been on charge the night before and during the day, so definitely should have been at 100%), it was at 97% when I turned it on.
So getting a little concerned... Hopefully a software issue...
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Looks like the battery cycle worked it's now charged to 100% again....odd
EDIT: okay so i just turned it back on (i turned it straight off when i charged it to 100%) and it's showing 78% again so somethings up.
EDIT: okay so i just turned it back on (i turned it straight off when i charged it to 100%) and it's showing 78% again so somethings up.