Honestly, the vast majority of the time Amazon is pretty good for me. The percentage of the time where my shipments are egregiously late is incredibly small. My biggest beef remains that they are using these couriers that come at super weird hours, and I can't even be that angry because there just isn't as much of an infrastructure for same/next day deliveries in Canada as there are in the US. So if Canadian Prime wants to offer same day deliveries (which I appreciate), they kind of have to work with what they got.
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Canadian Gaming Deals & Discussion 8: Don't Move Here For The Deals
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DeathByBacklog
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<--- Trade In Noob
So my son and I will be in Winnipeg this weekend and he may take advantage of some of these trades. Question though...are credit tied to whichever store you trade your game to? Since we're not from Winnipeg, placing pre-orders at a store or having credit there, is of little use if we can easily get back there. Can we have the credit placed on a gift card and use it online?
So my son and I will be in Winnipeg this weekend and he may take advantage of some of these trades. Question though...are credit tied to whichever store you trade your game to? Since we're not from Winnipeg, placing pre-orders at a store or having credit there, is of little use if we can easily get back there. Can we have the credit placed on a gift card and use it online?
You'll only be able to take advantage of the 2X credit deal if you preorder at the same time, which means you're tied to that store. You can trade in and get the credit on a gift card, but you won't get double credit.
I thought we can bring games over later? I do have a physical pre-order secured from EB tho.
I don't know what you're asking.
ReddishGUI
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That can't be right?
Edit: missed "owing" so I thought that they only gave you $81.99 credits for the whole thing...
Well, ask yourself; will I use my WiiU in the future? The WiiU is a great system, and can act as a Wii and Gamecube player as well, if you don't have those systems, or just want to reduce clutter under your TV. Just considering it's exclusive library, it has a decent amount of games that are unlikely to be ported, such as Wonderful 101 and Bayonetta 2. But at the end of the day, if you're not gonna use it, might as well trade it in. The value that EB is giving for the games is great, and $150 is okay for the system (not as good as the $180 USD in the US, though).
ReddishGUI
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I think so.
I guess you are right and it is telling that I haven't turned it on in months as well.. I should finish windwaker but I don't think I would finish it before the trade in promo is over. Haha.
Not really what you're asking for, but if you have some games to trade, you can take advantage of the Switch promos at EB and then move the credit to Yakuza 0. I think I might do this for Gravity Rush 2 and Nier: Automata.
HubbaBubba
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it's a balmy -6 here today.
ReddishGUI
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Alright, thanks. I'll go in today when I get off then!
Did the same, but because Yakuza 0, Nier, Horizon, Zelda and Torment.
mullet2000
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I don't think they'll let you do that. You can trade promo credit freely between Switch stuff, but not to non Switch stuff.
Jasper Avenue
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Anyone trade in a 500gb Xbox One S towards a Switch yet? How much did it get you?
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Fuck. Too many games. Christmas 2017 is going to be a boxing day bonanza for me!!
Really? There were a few guys a few pages back saying you can. Haven't tried it myself, though.
I guess Amazon gives you one free 30-day trial a year? It's telling me I have one, at least. I'd rather save that for E3.
I've really got an itch for Yakuza 0, though. Nioh I can wait on especially since they're talking about a season pass already. I'm thinking I'll dedicate February to my Wii U backlog because for some reason everything in the world has to release in that March-April window.
I've really got an itch for Yakuza 0, though. Nioh I can wait on especially since they're talking about a season pass already. I'm thinking I'll dedicate February to my Wii U backlog because for some reason everything in the world has to release in that March-April window.
The bonus is only for new 3ds xl and wiiu. Don't waste it. Or just wait if they will have a trade in with xb1 and ps4 console if you are really interested on selling it.
If you are thinking of using the 20% off, forget about it. You must be a prime member when the item ship to keep the 20% off.
I see some talk of "too many games"... Definitely realized on the weekend that the Switch release date kind of gums up my game release schedule, too. I had Horizon: Zero Dawn preordered already, as well as Ghost Recon because it was $50 last E3. Release dates for those are Feb. 28 and March 7.
With the Switch on March 3, that's a lot of stuff.
lol
With the Switch on March 3, that's a lot of stuff.
lol
Well, shit. But they might keep the E3 preorder deals right? Yeah, probably not...
Jasper Avenue
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Ahh yes, no bonus for the other consoles. Hopefully that gets added later. I wouldn't mind unloading my One S for a PS4 Pro or a Switch.
As a fellow Winnipegger I remember Manitoba having really shitty trade-in law's. Console hardware being traded in must go towards hardware, games must go towards games. Plus most stores only allow one console trade in max. Not sure if these laws will affect you or not.
They might do a 30% with prime and 20% for non-prime
The Main Event
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My trade haul for today (after promo):
RE: Revelaitons 3DS: 10$
Super Smash 3DS: 26
Sonic: Lost World Wii U: 12
Splatoon: 56
Mario Kart 8: 50
Hyrule Warriors Wii U: 48
NFS: Most Wanted Wii U: 10
Total 212.00
Other trade-ins that I kept:
Splinter Cell Blacklist Wii U: 2$
Ninja Gaiden 3 U >1$
The Order PS4: 2
RE Revelaitons 2 PS4: 5
Borderlands Collection PS4: 5
RE: Revelaitons 3DS: 10$
Super Smash 3DS: 26
Sonic: Lost World Wii U: 12
Splatoon: 56
Mario Kart 8: 50
Hyrule Warriors Wii U: 48
NFS: Most Wanted Wii U: 10
Total 212.00
Other trade-ins that I kept:
Splinter Cell Blacklist Wii U: 2$
Ninja Gaiden 3 U >1$
The Order PS4: 2
RE Revelaitons 2 PS4: 5
Borderlands Collection PS4: 5
Maximus.
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Hyrule Warriors 3DS
Triforce heroes
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3DS
Titanfall 2 PS4
FF15 PS4
I got about $200 in credit. Sucks I couldn't use some of it towards a console.
March of the Crabs
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Got $140 in credit from like 6 old games (including Rayman Legends and Lego City which I will just buy on Switch) and snagged the Red/Blue joycons and charging grip. Might switch it to the Pro Controller later or maybe a game. Can this x2 accessory credit be moved to a game later? Complete EB newbie here.
mullet2000
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Yes they'll let you move it to other Switch stuff if you want.
CrazyShady
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is EB still taking in-store pre-orders?
Or do they accept all pre-orders and just delay when you get your Switch as they receive inventory?
I'd love to jump on that trade-in deal, alas I have no pre-order.
Or do they accept all pre-orders and just delay when you get your Switch as they receive inventory?
I'd love to jump on that trade-in deal, alas I have no pre-order.
They aren't taking any more pre-orders. First come first serve after preorders are fulfilled.
CrazyShady
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Damn. Figured that was the case. Probably better that I don't get it right away and work on the backlog...
YMMV. Try calling your local store and see if they still have any allotment on switch pre-orders.
doctorcdcs
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If you order online you most likely have to cancel through customer service. You can always just go to the store on the day of pick up and immediately return it once you get it.
chrominance
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mohsinkhan
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Has anyone seen the pro switch controller for pre order?
Yeah you need to contact the store you directed the pick up to
Only on Amazon.de, there is a thread for it Where, oh where, is the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller?
Captain_Wreckus
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HubbaBubba
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Games can go towards anything now and can trade in multiples now. Not sure about consoles/controllers. Last time I tried to trade in some infinity figures, they had to go towards other figures and only one towards one.
I remember having to drive to Selkirk to trade in games towards a vita when it came out.
SuperPoncho
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So anyone think amazon will get any additional pre orders. Specifically red/blue switch sku
Captain_Wreckus
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Very hard to say. Love to say yea they will, but since this is Nintendo, chances are slim.
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