No clue either. But maybe this is a way to make that sort of thing easier to do. I'm really betting on a unified service from what Iwata said back in January of last year about moving to NNIDs and moving away from a device based service to an account based one, and what better way to showcase this than Mario. It would make the feature more well known and that it can now be done globally.
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Club Nintendo discontinued worldwide, new program to follow
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No clue either. But maybe this is a way to make that sort of thing easier to do. I'm really betting on a unified service from what Iwata said back in January of last year about moving to NNIDs and moving away from a device based service to an account based one, and what better way to showcase this than Mario. It would make the feature more well known and that it can now be done globally.
Maybe they'll launch a worldwide uniform service. Always found it odd that some regions uses coins and another stars.
Also too bad about previous elite status not being carried over. Just deleting that is kinda radical, I bet a lot of fans are attached to their yearly elite status.
Also too bad about previous elite status not being carried over. Just deleting that is kinda radical, I bet a lot of fans are attached to their yearly elite status.
I don't think it was all bad. I managed to get some coloured wii-remote straps, a golden wii wheel, kid icarus trading cards and one of those snes style wii controllers.
Oh wow that's crazy, never thought I'd see CN go, but if it means a better account system in the long run them I'll all for it.
Too bad this is happening at an awkward time for me, all my codes are at my home and I won't be back home till March. Knowing Nintendo's stock lately everything will be sold out well before I get back. =/
Too bad this is happening at an awkward time for me, all my codes are at my home and I won't be back home till March. Knowing Nintendo's stock lately everything will be sold out well before I get back. =/
Conor_Fool
Banned
1,200 coins for NA. Hoping something cool will come but not banking on it. If there is something super cool it'll probably be like 1,500
I only registered 2 years ago.
Nowadays you spent around 1 or 2 EUR per 10 stars. So you spent around 3000 - 1500 EUR to get this amazing LE.
I spent between 2400 and 1200 EUR and got 3 Wii VC games.
friskykillface
Banned
Future RIP to club Nintendo
I'm gonna save my coins til February and if that's the last month for new physical rewards than I'll just buy digital stuff
I bet those Wii games will be platinum reward later this year
Can USA finally get the Mario kart trophies :/
I'm gonna save my coins til February and if that's the last month for new physical rewards than I'll just buy digital stuff
I bet those Wii games will be platinum reward later this year
Can USA finally get the Mario kart trophies :/
Beren the Empty-Handed
Member
For physical rewards I will ONLY accept a life-size model of Miyamoto.
Nothing else.
Nothing else.
Can't say I'm too upset to see the service go in the UK.
The website was always awful for me. Crashed all the time. Just logged in to see how many points I had. Tried to fill out a questionnaire for one of the digital games, clicked the button to submit, and it took me straight back to the first page of the questionnaire -__-
The website was always awful for me. Crashed all the time. Just logged in to see how many points I had. Tried to fill out a questionnaire for one of the digital games, clicked the button to submit, and it took me straight back to the first page of the questionnaire -__-
Interceptor
Banned
Sad times. I remember the early 90s when I got my Club Nintendo Magazine and my membership card. They even send me postcards at christmas!
Then we lost all this and got the digital thing. Never bothered with the stars too much but I got OoT for the gamecube plus master quest out of it.
And now its gone forever.
I guess it was only a matter of time. Too complicated and unnecessary with the NNID. I hope they replace it with something good.
Farewell.
Then we lost all this and got the digital thing. Never bothered with the stars too much but I got OoT for the gamecube plus master quest out of it.
And now its gone forever.
I guess it was only a matter of time. Too complicated and unnecessary with the NNID. I hope they replace it with something good.
Farewell.
Dreamcast2
Member
Seems like all Wii games can no longer be registered.
I would guess it's the same for original DS games too.
EDIT: I am completely incorrect! Skyward Sword just worked for me.
I would guess it's the same for original DS games too.
EDIT: I am completely incorrect! Skyward Sword just worked for me.
Jonneh3003
Banned
What about all those free game offers Club Nintendo had? Like register this game and get a download code for one of these...no more of them? :c I've made a lot of money on ebay selling those codes because I already have most first party 3DS games in physical form. Also wasn't Club Nintendo the work around for regaining the games on your account if you lose your system?
Azure Phoenix
Member
Well that's just great, I have about 8000 stars sitting unused because of how crummy the prize selection has been lately. They say there will be more, but with everyone cashing their stars out they sure won't last long enough.
Wii games still work fine, I just registered Go Vacation. Probably just an expired code you tried to use.
Seems like all Wii games can no longer be registered.
I would guess it's the same for original DS games too.
Wii games still work fine, I just registered Go Vacation. Probably just an expired code you tried to use.
Herb Alpert
Banned
I guess it will now be made through NNID.
Linkstrikesback
Member
They could still get around this, e.g. if you link a new nintendo handheld/console to your i.d. between certain dates, get a free game. Does stop you hoarding codes for it though, which sucks.
Everyone's cashing in their stars now, meaning the stuff they add in the next couple of months will be all ours...bwahahahaha
Okay, so now I'm up to 2500 stars.
The most interesting things on the Australian store seem to be:
- a Mario hat worth 2400 stars
- a Pikmin tote bag worth 2200 stars
- a white DS game wallet worth 1200 stars
...meh. :/ I'm going to wait a little longer before buying anything.
These are the rewards I've already earned:
- Golden Nunchuk
- Hanafuda playing cards
- Zelda 20th anniversary poster set
- Ocarina of Time soundtrack CD
- Super Smash Bros soundtrack CD
- Mewtwo download code
Not too shabby, I guess.
The most interesting things on the Australian store seem to be:
- a Mario hat worth 2400 stars
- a Pikmin tote bag worth 2200 stars
- a white DS game wallet worth 1200 stars
...meh. :/ I'm going to wait a little longer before buying anything.
These are the rewards I've already earned:
- Golden Nunchuk
- Hanafuda playing cards
- Zelda 20th anniversary poster set
- Ocarina of Time soundtrack CD
- Super Smash Bros soundtrack CD
- Mewtwo download code
Not too shabby, I guess.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
And I just got platinum status this year... God damn it
Not true. Just the other week I registered some Wii and DS games. Boom Street, Beat the Beat Rhythm Paradise and Pokemon Typing Adventures I specifically remember.Seems like all Wii games can no longer be registered.
I would guess it's the same for original DS games too.
That's EU anyway, dunno about US.
toythatkills
Member
It means a completely different thing.
Conrad Link
Member
I've got soooo many points, how am I gonna use them all? lol.
Why can't they just let me exchange for VC games or funds into my Nintendo wallet or something.
Why can't they just let me exchange for VC games or funds into my Nintendo wallet or something.
Interceptor
Banned
Whats the point in cutting an m and the essenetial e from it? ^^
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Not much of a loss imo club nintendo prices are shocking anyway. the product star value and value of things to buy is stupid.
J
Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Whatever the followup is, if there is one, will probably be announced at E3.
Samurai_Heart
Member
Hmmmm best do all the remaining surveys on my account and hope they put up some good stuff on the catalogue.
nibblemonkey
Neo Member
I remember being the first physical thing I brought from Club Nintendo was a DS game holder for 4000 stars, still use it today. I have 8000 stars sat on my account so I hope I can get something good
Or the Investor Meeting next week
WrenchNinja
Member
I'd feel bad but Club Nintendo has been shit for years now.
This is something Iwata mentioned in 2014:
"Until now it has been taken for granted that software is offered to users at the same price regardless of how many titles they purchase in a year, be it one, five or even ten titles. Based on our account system, if we can offer flexible price points to consumers who meet certain conditions, we can create a situation where these consumers can enjoy our software at cheaper price points when they purchase more. Here, we do not need to limit the condition to the number of software titles they purchase. Inviting friends to start playing a particular software title is also an example of a possible condition. If we can achieve such a sales mechanism, we can expect to increase the number of players per title, and the players will play our games with more friends."
Whether this has something to do with this new loyalty program or not is obviously anyone's guess.
"Until now it has been taken for granted that software is offered to users at the same price regardless of how many titles they purchase in a year, be it one, five or even ten titles. Based on our account system, if we can offer flexible price points to consumers who meet certain conditions, we can create a situation where these consumers can enjoy our software at cheaper price points when they purchase more. Here, we do not need to limit the condition to the number of software titles they purchase. Inviting friends to start playing a particular software title is also an example of a possible condition. If we can achieve such a sales mechanism, we can expect to increase the number of players per title, and the players will play our games with more friends."
Whether this has something to do with this new loyalty program or not is obviously anyone's guess.
What does this mean? If I buy a digital game after tomorrow, I will no longer earn any stars? If so, I'm buying Duck Hunt today, as I was planning on getting it next week...
toythatkills
Member
If you buy a digital game tomorrow you'll get coins. If you buy a digital game tomorrow which is released tomorrow, you won't.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
I manged to get that statue too! though it took a long long time and many money and the damn thing is now broken
Gold rubbing off and his sword snappedIt's happening globally, though. It's just the European one was the first announced