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[Grimsen]

News for people who live in Quebec, apparently due to the law 101 (the one for French packaging and/or content) Nintendo won't be able to sell the Mini-Snes Classic here. As for the rest of Canada, it shouldn't be much of a problem.

Sounds like bullshit. I checked an unboxing video on Youtube, and it has French and Spanish text on the box, like the NES classic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMUihDY43MI&t=5s

 

[krae_man]

Fire alarms are being tested at 2pm today at work.
Sounds like as good a time as any for SNES Classics preorders to start.

 

[Deleted member 126221]

News for people who live in Quebec, apparently due to the law 101 (the one for French packaging and/or content) Nintendo won't be able to sell the Mini-Snes Classic here. As for the rest of Canada, it shouldn't be much of a problem.

Source?

I feel like I repeated this dozens of times already, but that's not how the law works. They cannot put those english-packaging-only games on the "show floor", but they can still be sold/bought. Most brick-and-mortar stores won't carry them for this reason, but it has zero impact on online orders... except for Best Buy's ridiculous website.

 

[r3n4ud]

News for people who live in Quebec, apparently due to the law 101 (the one for French packaging and/or content) Nintendo won't be able to sell the Mini-Snes Classic here. As for the rest of Canada, it shouldn't be much of a problem.

Ya ... no.

 

[JSR_Cube]

Someone posted on nowinstock that they called EB and Quebec won't get it because two of the games don't have French language support.

Take that for what you will.

 

[ReddishGUI]

Someone posted on nowinstock that they called EB and Quebec won't get it because two of the games don't have French language support.

Take that for what you will.

Someone posted the exact same thing on reddit.

 

[The Elite]

Someone posted on nowinstock that they called EB and Quebec won't get it because two of the games don't have French language support.

Take that for what you will.

Saw this posted on Best Buy's forum as well.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Someone posted on nowinstock that they called EB and Quebec won't get it because two of the games don't have French language support.

Take that for what you will.

Honestly? Sounds like a lot of FUD from folks that don't want others buying. I'll wait for the official word.

 

[bananafactory]

So we think Canada orders are going up today?

I'm stuck in meetings most of the day but if I think they're gonna go live can duck out every hour or 2 to check

Was hoping the BB or EB Twitter accounts would say something but it's all quiet so far

 

[F4r0_Atak]

Why would this affect the SNES Classic but not the NES Classic?

Also, EBGames won't care, IIRC.

Because apparently, some of the games on the console are not available in french. Also, for your information, there were a bunch of games that EB Games weren't able to get due to the law 101. It won't be the first time I see this... I work at one.

You've read that instantly removed message on reddit?

What message?

Source? That would mean avoid best buy I guess.

Would need a source on this. Nintendo products never have that problem.

Today on "Tails from my ass"

Sounds like bullshit. I checked an unboxing video on Youtube, and it has French and Spanish text on the box, like the NES classic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMUihDY43MI&t=5s

Source?

I feel like I repeated this dozens of times already, but that's not how the law works. They cannot put those english-packaging-only games on the "show floor", but they can still be sold/bought. Most brick-and-mortar stores won't carry them for this reason, but it has zero impact on online orders... except for Best Buy's ridiculous website.

Ya ... no.

Source? A conference call an EB Games I usually go to received. I never saw a single Nintendo item that had that problem before... it would be a first. Apparently, the problem with the availability of the system may not be due its packaging, but due to the fact that some of the games included can't be played in French. As for the law, it is true that the law 101 mostly affects for "on-the-floor" items, hence why most brick-and-mortar stores don't carry certain games.

 

[krae_man]

Mobile notifications for EB and Bestbuy tweeting are set. Come on papa needs a SNES Classic.

 

[jokkir]

So we think Canada orders are going up today?

I'm stuck in meetings most of the day but if I think they're gonna go live can duck out every hour or 2 to check

Was hoping the BB or EB Twitter accounts would say something but it's all quiet so far

Considering the official Nintendo site says pre-order now, yeah, definitely up today

https://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/super-nes-classic

 

[c-murph]

Someone posted on nowinstock that they called EB and Quebec won't get it because two of the games don't have French language support.

Take that for what you will.

Someone posted the exact same thing on reddit.

Salty Canucks just trying to eliminate some of the competition.

 

[The Omega Man]

Someone posted on nowinstock that they called EB and Quebec won't get it because two of the games don't have French language support.

Take that for what you will.

I know how this employees don't now when pre-orders will be up but they DO know Quebec isn't getting any LOL

 

[F4r0_Atak]

Salty Canucks just trying to eliminate some of the competition.

Feel free to not believe me... but don't complain if Best Buy or EB Games won't open pre-orders for people living in Quebec. It's just the info this morning... :/

I know how this employees don't now when pre-orders will be up but they DO know Quebec isn't getting any LOL

EB Games in Quebec got a conference call before their opening this morning regarding this matter. If you don't want to believe it, feel free to do so, but if I were you I would have the link on Amazon.ca open until they make it available.

 

[doctorcdcs]

User on the discord channel just posted a screenshot of their reciept getting a preorder for the SNES classic in at their local EBgames. $112.99

 

[Joel_Dawson]

Just called the Barrie Eb Games for SNES classic and they give me the old 'I have nothing in my system yet for them.' And now we wait.

 

[F4r0_Atak]

User on the discord channel just posted a screenshot of their reciept getting a preorder for the SNES classic in at their local EBgames. $112.99

Where? in which province?

 

[ReddishGUI]

Yeah the Quebec thing is true...

So nothing in store for us and BB will most likely not ship over here.

 

[F4r0_Atak]

Yeah the Quebec thing is true...

LOL. See I told you guys. I wasn't lying about this. I love this place. No one wanted to believe me.

 

[BY2K]

There had to be games in the NES Classic that weren't in French. I refuse to believe that.

 

[The Omega Man]

Feel to not believe me... but don't complain if Best Buy or EB Games won't open pre-orders for people living in Quebec. It's just the info this morning... :/



EB Games in Quebec got a conference call before their opening this morning regarding this matter. If you don't want to believe it, feel free to do so, but if I were you I would have the link on Amazon.ca open until they make it available.

Yeah the Quebec thing is true...

So we Quebec residents get to play this game in extra hard mode? because regular hard mode was too easy for us.
Bring it on then.

 

[ReddishGUI]

There had to be games in the NES Classic that weren't in French. I refuse to believe that.

AFAIK only alttp was in french back then.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

User on the discord channel just posted a screenshot of their reciept getting a preorder for the SNES classic in at their local EBgames. $112.99

Is it true we can now order at EB store, or is it based on each location?

 

[doctorcdcs]

Where? in which province?

no idea. I would imagine its on the east coast

 

[Grimsen]

It's not a law, but an agreement reached between the Office de la langue Francaise and the Entertainment Software association of Canada.

Sources:

http://blogues.radio-canada.ca/triplex/2012/07/04/la-place-du-francais-dans-les-jeux-video-au-quebec/
http://www.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/francisation/consommateurs/secteur/jeux_video/details_entente.pdf

The games would have to be offered in French if they are available in French somewhere else in the world.

It's unclear if these guidelines apply to the SNES classic, since those games predate the agreement.

 

[ReddishGUI]

It's not a law, but an agreement reached between the Office de la langue Francaise and the Entertainment Software association of Canada.

Sources:

http://blogues.radio-canada.ca/triplex/2012/07/04/la-place-du-francais-dans-les-jeux-video-au-quebec/
http://www.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/francisation/consommateurs/secteur/jeux_video/details_entente.pdf

The games would have to be offered in French if they are available in French somewhere else in the world.

It's unclear if these guidelines apply to the SNES classic, since those games predate the agreement.

Yet the NES Classic wasn't affected...

Kirby's Adventure was in french back then and Startropics maybe?

 

[doctorcdcs]

Is it true we can now order at EB store, or is it based on each location?

depends on the store. another person went to an eb in barrie ontario, and they were told it wasn't in their system yet.

 

[bananafactory]

Just called the Barrie Eb Games for SNES classic and they give me the old 'I have nothing in my system yet for them.' And now we wait.

How can it not be in their system if someone already preordered from another EB.

User on the discord channel just posted a screenshot of their reciept getting a preorder for the SNES classic in at their local EBgames. $112.99

 

[Grimsen]

Yet the NES Classic wasn't affected...

Kirby's Adventure was in french back then and Startropics maybe?

Since the NES wasn't affected, I think the SNES classic will be fine.

It'b interesting to know if the ESA considers these consoles and games as ''new'', or if they're exempt from those guidelines.

 

[F4r0_Atak]

It's not a law, but an agreement reached between the Office de la langue Francaise and the Entertainment Software association of Canada.

Sources:

http://blogues.radio-canada.ca/triplex/2012/07/04/la-place-du-francais-dans-les-jeux-video-au-quebec/
http://www.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/francisation/consommateurs/secteur/jeux_video/details_entente.pdf

The games would have to be offered in French if they are available in French somewhere else in the world.

It's unclear if these guidelines apply to the SNES classic, since those games predate the agreement.

That bold part I knew, it's what I tell my customers sometimes when they ask if certain games are in french. Some are the interface in French, some also have subtitles, while others French voice-overs. For now, it seems that despite the date the agreement was made on, some of those games seems to be affecting the availability of this system in Quebec. Although, I am pretty sure it's not just the agreement that affects the sale of certain games in Quebec. So to some extent, the law does affect them. If certain games don't have French packaging, EBs in Quebec usually don't sell them.

depends on the store. another person went to an eb in barrie ontario, and they were told it wasn't in their system yet.

Apparently... wait just a bit after noon.

 

[CRA5H]

Sounds like an EB employee doesn't understand how to follow guidelines. My guess is there's still an embargo and they are playing dumb until the official announcement.

 

[Joel_Dawson]

How can it not be in their system if someone already preordered from another EB.

That is what the lady said and they have always been honest with pre orders being open for amiibo and such. I think they're holding out for 1pm for this to go live.

 

[catpurrcat]

Could be like the Switch preorder, where some stores had in system but quantity unknown. My local EB had a handwritten list at the register to keep track of how many Switch preorders they had left. I assume overselling would be a no-no.

 

[F4r0_Atak]

Sounds like an EB employee doesn't understand how to follow guidelines. My guess is there's still an embargo and they are playing dumb until the official announcement.

Trust me when I say that a lot of EBs are understaffed and/or have employees who don't read their emails fully.

 

[bananafactory]

That is what the lady said and they have always been honest with pre orders being open for amiibo and such. I think they're holding out for 1pm for this to go live.

1 EST?

 

[Fuzzy]

1 EST?

It would be 1 EDT. Learn the difference.

 

[F4r0_Atak]

That is what the lady said and they have always been honest with pre orders being open for amiibo and such. I think they're holding out for 1pm for this to go live.

To which EB did you go?

 

[Joel_Dawson]

To which EB did you go?

EbGames at Mapleview and 400.

 

[F4r0_Atak]

It would be 1 EDT. Learn the difference.

Isn't the same thing though? wait... forget it... One is daylight ( for summer).

 

[bananafactory]

Isn't the same thing though?

I guess only if you're in a place that doesn't observe daylight savings

Sorry I'm mountain and was just trying to figure out when to check in. 2 hours from now then got it

 

[BigJonsson]

I'm away on vacation in Muskoka but it's raining bad all day so we're playing NES Classic, hopefully SNES goes up soon

 

[Grimsen]

That bold part I knew, it's what I tell my customers sometimes when they ask if certain games are in french. Some are the interface in French, some also have subtitles, while others French voice-overs. For now, it seems that despite the date the agreement was made on, some of those games seems to be affecting the availability of this system in Quebec. Although, I am pretty sure it's not just the agreement that affects the sale of certain games in Quebec. So to some extent, the law does affect them. If certain games don't have French packaging, EBs in Quebec usually don't sell them.

Yeah, but that's Federal. That's why you see bilingual packaging everywhere in the country.

Besides, we already know the packaging of the SNES classic is trilingual.

sauce:

http://www.bureaudelaconcurrence.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/fra/01248.html

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Spidey confirmed via EB Games email that stores will take preorder at 1pm.

 

[AtlasJQ]

Spidey confirmed via EB Games email that stores will take preorder at 1pm.

In-store only?

 

[Black Republican]

Spidey confirmed via EB Games email that stores will take preorder at 1pm.

i guess 1 per customer online and at stores?

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

In-store only?

1pm is in-store, yes. Online might be the same but no news yet.

 

[F4r0_Atak]

Yeah, but that's Federal. That's why you see bilingual packaging everywhere in the country.

Besides, we already know the packaging of the SNES classic is trilingual.

sauce:

http://www.bureaudelaconcurrence.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/fra/01248.html

Huh! I always thought this was a Provincial law... I always learn something new here.

 

[DeathByBacklog]

EB games servers are shit. I don't expect anything online. When the servers crash online, it also takes out their instore system.

Lucky are those who can get to an eb games.

 

[Fuzzy]

Isn't the same thing though? wait... forget it... One is daylight ( for summer).

I just like to fuck with people who don't know the difference.