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[zroid]

Just got my Nintendo case here in Toronto, Canada. The Mario/Pikmin ones look fantastic. Best case yet.

same here, just got it. I love the Bowser/Koopalings one. Using that as the outside cover, and I'm using the blue side of the Pikmin cover on the inside.

 

[EvilMario]

Just had my t-shirt delivered in Toronto as well. So many Toronto people in here and the Canadian deals thread that never visit the OT.

 

[Jomjom]

Remember when Club Nintendo VC games showed up near the beginning of the month? I remember...

I also remember when CN had good physical rewards. Seems like so long ago...

 

[-Horizon-]

I remember when things were cheaper.

 

[tebunker]

I hate when I am filling out a survey and I am pretty damn sure I have clicked everything and I miss one little thing. Annoying.

 

[tesqui]

I wonder if that mario hat will be worth anything some day

 

[NintenDOMG]

NoA took MLK Day off? Oh well, see you tomorrow for the disappointment.

I'll be here, as always... I know, this is sad.

 

[SMgamer83]

Sigh

 

[i-Jest]

Fingers crossed for super metroid or yoshi's island.

 

[kennah]

Fuck it, if there is nothing good tomorrow I'm burning all my points on a case

 

[MarkusRJR]

So what do we think will happen now that Club Nintendo EU is going to be discontinued?

Also, apparently only one of my 3DS game cases (ordered two) shipped to me. I ordered both on the first day they were available, should I shoot out an email or just wait?

 

[Fuzzy]

So what do we think will happen now that Club Nintendo EU is going to be discontinued?

With CN ending in Europe and Japan I think we'll get the same announcement for NA once NoA wakes up in the morning. It explains why MM doesn't have an ITB.

 

[AzureSkies]

I really hope getting plat this year will mean something. Because I reached it in December.

 

[Elija2]

I hope they put up Urban Champion as a reward before the service shuts down, for old time's sake. :')

 

[Fuzzy]

NoA confirms Club Nintendo is ending.

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After more than six years of delivering fun Nintendo-themed rewards to its members, Club Nintendo is preparing to shut down. Nintendo’s loyalty-rewards program rewarded members with a variety of items, such as downloadable games, Nintendo posters or character figures in exchange for Coins that members earned by registering products or completing surveys. Club Nintendo members in the United States and Canada can earn additional Coins through the end of March, and can redeem those Coins through the end of June. Nintendo of America will be announcing a new customer loyalty program at a later date.

“We thank all Club Nintendo members for their dedication to Nintendo games and their ongoing love for our systems and characters”

“We thank all Club Nintendo members for their dedication to Nintendo games and their ongoing love for our systems and characters,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “We want to make this time of transition as easy as possible for our loyal Club Nintendo members, so we are going to add dozens of new rewards and downloadable games to help members clear out their Coin balances.”

Nintendo will add a number of physical reward options for members in February. Members will also be able to choose from a lineup of many downloadable games. As a gift to Club Nintendo members, the Flipnote Studio 3D software will be available to download for free in February. This software will allow users to create unique three-dimensional animations and to exchange their creations via local wireless with others who also own Flipnote Studio 3D. Users who uploaded creations to Flipnote Hatena will be able to download their personal animations from the Nintendo DSi Library menu in Flipnote Studio 3D software. Flipnote Studio 3D will be available to Club Nintendo members until June 30. The ability to create a new Club Nintendo account will end on March 31. All users who register to Club Nintendo before registration closes will be eligible to receive Flipnote Studio 3D.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...ue-Club-Nintendo-Rewards-Program#.VL4PKi7p-PM

 

[NamikazeBurst]

When they describe Flipnote Studio 3D, they do not mention online sharing. Could they have removed it for the localized release?

 

[The Broken Ska Record]

Oh damn. And I had tons of Club Nintendo codes I hadn't used yet.

 

[DarkLegion]

When they describe Flipnote Studio 3D, they do not mention online sharing. Could they have removed it for the localized release?

I hope this isn't true. This was a fantastic feature in the DSi version.

 

[Ventara]

NoA confirms Club Nintendo is ending.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...ue-Club-Nintendo-Rewards-Program#.VL4PKi7p-PM

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Holy crap! This sucks! Fuck!

Seriously, though, damn. For all the flak that CN got for not having good rewards, I really liked the stuff I got, which includes cases, a gold nunchuck and soundtracks. I really will miss CN, and I hope it's replacement is equally awesome. Gonna redeem all my codes tomorrow and see what I can get.

Nintendo will add a number of physical reward options for members in February.

Might wait for this, though I fear they'll run out quickly or they'll be overpriced.

 

[Thoraxes]

I have about 2k in code redemptions I didn't use on Club Nintendo yet from games I was saving...

So bring it on. Gonna work tonight redeeming everything.

 

[Hatchtag]

Fuck. Does this mean n3DS XL won't have a club nintendo code? That'd suck major ass.

 

[Fuzzy]

Fuck. Does this mean n3DS XL won't have a club nintendo code? That'd suck major ass.

It didn't in Japan.

 

[NamikazeBurst]

I have about 2k in code redemptions I didn't use on Club Nintendo yet from games I was saving...

So bring it on. Gonna work tonight redeeming everything.

I am the same, although probably closer to 1.5k. Unless there was a promotion on a game (Mario Kart 8), I haven't really registered any Wii U titles since launch.

 

[MegaByte]

Fuck. Does this mean n3DS XL won't have a club nintendo code? That'd suck major ass.

Nope. I thought mine wouldn't register because it wasn't officially out yet, but it looks like it's because of this.

 

[Rootbeer]

Anyone else anticipating the replacement they are planning for Club Nintendo to be a downgrade

The evercheapening nature of all things, sigh. Anything to save money.

 

[Thoraxes]

I am the same, although probably closer to 1.5k. Unless there was a promotion on a game (Mario Kart 8), I haven't really registered any Wii U titles since launch.

Same here. Only for promos did I redeem, then I did just enough to make Platinum with as little as possible.

 

[Fuzzy]

Club Nintendo program discontinuation schedule

1/20/2015
Products released after this date are not eligible for registration with Club Nintendo
3/31/2015
Last day to earn Coins, register products with Club Nintendo, and sign up for new Club Nintendo membership
6/30/2015
Last day to redeem Coins or access you account on the Club Nintendo website. Club Nintendo program shuts down at 11:59pm PT on 6/30/2015.

Your Account and Coin Balance

The information in your Club Nintendo account will not be transferred to the new loyalty program. We are adding multiple items to our reward catalog, so please be sure to redeem your Coins before the deadline on June 30, 2015. Unused Coins will be deleted as of July 1, 2015.
2015 Elite Status

In order to reach Elite Status, you must earn 300 Coins (for Gold Status) or 600 Coins (for Platinum Status) between July 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015. Members who reach Elite Status will be able to choose a downloadable game from a wide selection of Nintendo 3DS and Wii U titles. Your free Elite Status gift will be available between April 1 and April 30, 2015. A list of the Elite Status 2015 gifts will be posted here once announced.


FAQs about Club Nintendo program discontinuation

How long can I keep earning Coins?
The last day to register products with Club Nintendo, take surveys, or earn Coins is March 31, 2015. Surveys in your To-Do list will be deleted after March 31, 2015, so please be sure to register products or take surveys by that date. Please note that products released after January 20, 2015 cannot be registered at Club Nintendo, and will not be eligible for surveys or Coins.

But I have Club Nintendo PIN # that is valid past March 31, 2015.
Products cannot be registered after March 31, 2015, regardless of the expiration date written on the PIN card.

Will the games I download still be registered with Club Nintendo?
Club Nintendo-eligible games that you download will continue to be registered to your account automatically until March 31, 2015 if your Nintendo eShop account is linked to your Club Nintendo account. After that date, games will no longer be registered with Club Nintendo. To find out which games you can register, please see Eligible Products. Click here to learn how to link your Nintendo eShop account to your Club Nintendo account.

When is the last day to join Club Nintendo?
You can join Club Nintendo until March 31, 2015.

When is the last day to redeem Coins on Club Nintendo?
The last day to redeem your Coins is June 30, 2015. Any unused Coins will be deleted on July 1, 2015. We are offering a large number of digital games, and select physical rewards, so we are sure you can find something you like. Limited quantities are available for the physical rewards, so please be sure to check out our Get Games & Rewards page for each item’s availability.

What happens to my Coins if I don’t use them all?
Any unused Coins in your Club Nintendo account will be deleted on July 1, 2015.

When is the last day to get the download code for the digital games I chose?
The last day to access your Club Nintendo account is June 30, 2015, so please be sure to get your 16-digit download code(s) for any games you’ve received before that date.

Will the download code ever expire?
Yes, all download codes redeemed from Club Nintendo will expire on July 31, 2015, so please be sure to download your game from the Nintendo eShop before that date.

Do I need to cancel my membership?
No, your account will automatically be cancelled on July 1, 2015, so there is no need for you to cancel your account.

http://club2.nintendo.com/program-notice/

 

[Hatchtag]

It didn't in Japan.

Nope. I thought mine wouldn't register because it wasn't officially out yet, but it looks like it's because of this.

Well that's 200 CN codes less I'm expecting.

 

[Thoraxes]

http://club2.nintendo.com/program-notice/

Ah, was just about to post that too.

 

[Mudron]

 

[cacildo]

If i understand it correctly they're going out with a bang, so everybody with a lot of coins will be able to get new stuff until june

 

[Fuzzy]

If i understand it correctly they're going out with a bang, so everybody with a lot of coins will be able to get new stuff until june

I expect all the good physical rewards to be sold out within 20-minutes. :lol

 

[Popstar]

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[Hatchtag]

Not sure if posted but the digital games refresh is up. It'll be available through June, so looks like its the last. So wait to see what the physical rewards will be before getting them.
Wii U:
Super Mario Bros 2
Excitebike
Wii:
Super Metroid
Super Punch Out
3DS:
Super Mario Land
Donkey Kong (GB)
Wario Land 2
The Legend of Zelda

 

[SystemUser]

I wonder why they killed it. I wonder if it was because of code scamming.


As someone who lost points to it guess I am glad that they are ditching the codes that could be easily faked.

If i understand it correctly they're going out with a bang, so everybody with a lot of coins will be able to get new stuff until june

I expect all the good physical rewards to be sold out within 20-minutes. :lol

We are adding multiple items to our reward catalog, so please be sure to redeem your Coins before the deadline on June 30, 2015. Unused Coins will be deleted as of July 1, 2015.

We are adding multiple items to our reward catalog, so please be sure to redeem your Coins before the deadline on June 30, 2015. Unused Coins will be deleted as of July 1, 2015.

Fuzzy I side with Cacildo on this. I think the good stuff is too come. They are taking down Club Nintendo because it was compromised due to their own negligence. I think NoA is finally going to put some good stuff out. I want to see what they add. I don't even have platnum points though so I doubt I will be able to get the good stuff.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

NA site back up with discontinuation notice. And...

This... Can't be it can it? From the press release it sounded like we'd get a catalog to choose from.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

This... Can't be it can it? From the press release it sounded like we'd get a catalog to choose from.

A bunch more is coming in February, both digital games and physical rewards.

 

[Fuzzy]

This... Can't be it can it? From the press release it sounded like we'd get a catalog to choose from.

It's not February yet.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Ah, my mistake. I swear I've seen that exact same rewards layout a few months ago.

I'll be hanging onto my coins until February for a blowout then.

 

[QuixoticNeutral]

Here's a thought: if you already have Platinum this year, and you know you are sitting on 300-600 points of unused codes, it's probably a good idea to start a second CN account to grab an extra Gold/Platinum reward (likely comparable to last year's selection of eShop exclusives and a few retail games). Unless you are counting on the appearance of an extremely costly physical reward, that is, and really need to bank coins on a single account. But we'll know in February, won't we?

 

[DDayton]

I guess I have time for one last CN spreadsheet update, then...

Unless I keep it going to track sales and the like.

 

[Fuzzy]

Fuzzy I side with Cacildo on this. I think the good stuff is too come. They are taking down Club Nintendo because it was compromised due to their own negligence. I think NoA is finally going to put some good stuff out. I want to see what they add. I don't even have platnum points though so I doubt I will be able to get the good stuff.

I'm saying when they do update the site with the new physical rewards the good ones will sell out almost instantaneously because people will have no reason not to spend all their coins. There will be no "I'll save my coins because there might be something better later" because there won't be. Thinking that any good physical rewards will still be available on June 30th is foolish.

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

Hopefully they'll put up something semi nice in February so I can put these final 800 coins to use, then.

 

[WinterDemons]

I have so many games I need to open up and redeem the codes.

 

[Sparrowhawk]

CN ending is pretty depressing, since they released some cool stuff in the past, but it's just been on the decline. Hopefully the new program will be better. I just feel like we'll never get any good physical rewards again. :\

 

[Thoraxes]

Ah damn, rip website.

I still have these many games to go through and double-check for codes and if/when I registered them.

 

[SystemUser]

Here's a thought: if you already have Platinum this year, and you know you are sitting on 300-600 points of unused codes, it's probably a good idea to start a second CN account to grab an extra Gold/Platinum reward (likely comparable to last year's selection of eShop exclusives and a few retail games). Unless you are counting on the appearance of an extremely costly physical reward, that is, and really need to bank coins on a single account. But we'll know in February, won't we?

How useful would a game on second NNID be though? It seems like it would be too much trouble to swap your NNID every time you want to play that one game. If it was playstation or xbox you could just sign into a different account. You have to wipe the device every time you switch NNID.

 

[Fuzzy]

How useful would a game on second NNID be though? It seems like it would be too much trouble to swap your NNID every time you want to play that one game. If it was playstation or xbox you could just sign into a different account. You have to wipe the device every time you switch NNID.

You're given a code to enter on the eShop to redeem digital games. Those codes can be used on any account. It's why you had people selling/trading last year's Gold/Platinum reward codes.

 

[SystemUser]

I'm saying when they do update the site with the new physical rewards the good ones will sell out almost instantaneously because people will have no reason not to spend all their coins. There will be no "I'll save my coins because there might be something better later" because there won't be. Thinking that any good physical rewards will still be available on June 30th is foolish.

Yeah, I guess you are right. They do mention that the physical items are limited. I only have a few points. I was eyeing the 18 cart case the other day, but I think I am going to let it ride and wait for the first physical update. I saw one of those cases for sale on Craigslist the other day and it is probably still there. I like the case because it is functional, instead of just being so sort of decoration or tchotchke (although I would get any Waluigi item available not matter how useless).

You're given a code to enter on the eShop to redeem digital games. Those codes can be used on any account. It's why you had people selling/trading last year's Gold/Platinum reward codes.

Okay. That makes more sense. Some of the wording on the website made it sound like the game was just added to you NNID or something.

 

[Conor_Fool]

Well this sucks :/

EDIT: By the way, can I link a second Wii U to my Club Nintendo account? I have a family account set up, would I need to use one of those accounts?