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https://www.theverge.com/good-deals...ario-kart-8-black-friday-deluxe-joy-con-games

Nintendo has announced its Black Friday deals, and chief among them is a $299.99 Switch console bundle that includes a free download code for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This deal will start on Thursday, November 28th, and will be available at several retailers. So far, we’ve seen it confirmed in Target’s Black Friday ad, but expect it to pop up at the other major players, like Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and more.

Getting a free game with the Switch is great, especially one that’s as good as Nintendo’s popular kart racer, but there’s some fine print with this deal that you may, or may not, care about. You’ll only get the free game with the HAC-001 version of the console, the original launch model that has been superseded by a new version with vastly superior battery life (a range from 4.5 to nine hours versus the original’s 2.5- to 6.5-hour claim, depending on the game).

 

[JORMBO]

That’s shitty they are still pushing out the old model. At my Target they always have the old ones displayed up front in the glass case with the new ones behind them. Most people probably don’t know better and end up with the old one.

 

[Raph64]

Makes sense, they probably want to sell out the remaining stock of the old model before starting to exclusively sell the revamped model only. Pretty clever move from their part

At least everyone from there on ( once the old model will be sold out and no longer manufactured ) will be guaranteed to buy in a model with a greater battery life without necessarily knowing it.

 

[iconmaster]

 

[Fermbiz]

So crummy battery life and analog drift for 300 bucks....

Can these systems be hacked?

 

[Collz69]

Sneaky old Nintendo, although most parents buying these for their kids won’t even care.

 

[ManaByte]

This is how they clear out stock of the old hardware.

 

[Birdo]

Black Friday is mostly just about selling old stock.

 

[PhilipDoesMatter]

Clever.

 

[jshackles]

So crummy battery life and analog drift for 300 bucks....

Can these systems be hacked?

Almost certainly not. These are old stock, but not THAT old.

 

[Vawn]

Black Friday is mostly just about selling old stock.

I don't have a problem with them trying to offload the old, inferior models, but I'd expect a little more of a price drop.

 

[RealGassy]

Whoa, what a shitty, shit deal.

Shitty battery-life OG Switch for 300$ with a thrown in download code (not even a physical copy). Yikes.

If it had two DL codes in it, I'd still be reluctant at 300 usd. (considering that you can get lite for 200)

 

[cireza]

 

[Jubenhimer]

That's kind of cheap. But I guess they want to get rid of all those HAC-001s. Wish they had better bundles this year though.

 

[Ten_Fold]

If you can get a $50 gift card along with the bundle then I think it’s a good deal. I’m waiting to see what Walmart final Black Friday ad.

 

[Memorabilia]

Are HAC-001s hackable?

 

[Collz69]

I’m looking to pick up a switch soon, I've been holding out in the hope that Nintendo realise a TV only console version of the switch (like vita TV)
This might be worthwhile if they do a similar deal in the UK, the battery life won’t matter as it would be permanently docked, I already have a pro controller & I suppose I could sell the joycons too.

 

[Moses85]

I can not find the deal here. For example. 9 month ago I bought a switch with a retail copy of Mario Kart for 249€ (including Tax)

Is this console so feaking expensive in the US?

 

[jshackles]

Are HAC-001s hackable?

Only if they were manufactured prior to August of 2018.

None of the Mario Kart bundles meet this criteria.

 

[Lupin3]

 

[Rean no Kiseki]

Cheap ass can't begin to descripe Nintendo, their """"" deals""""" are always shit.

 

[#Phonepunk#]

i fail to see the issue here. if you want a new model, you can buy it. if you want one with a pack in game, you can buy that for the same price, with slightly less battery life.

people are acting like the OG Switch model is some abomination LOL. it's pretty much the exact same system.

 

[Soltype]

Old model should be 50 off.

 

[LOLCats]

not all the deals are out, but I'm just a little surprised that the standard switch isn't getting a 50$ deal or more bundles at least for the holiday.

 

[SpartanN92]

i fail to see the issue here. if you want a new model, you can buy it. if you want one with a pack in game, you can buy that for the same price, with slightly less battery life.

people are acting like the OG Switch model is some abomination LOL. it's pretty much the exact same system.

NeoGAF

 

[Spukc]

So crummy battery life and analog drift for 300 bucks....

Can these systems be hacked?

NOPE hahahahaha

 

[Sp3eD]

I love the overreactions here

the original switches battery is fine. I barely if ever even get it to below 30%

they are giving a free game away here. It’s not that dire.

 

[jadedm17]

That’s shitty they are still pushing out the old model. At my Target they always have the old ones displayed up front in the glass case with the new ones behind them. Most people probably don’t know better and end up with the old one.

Should they throw them in a pit and set them on fire instead? Just take the loss?
The heck are they supposed to do? Its a fine and functional product, if you need the best then do the research. If not I think they'll be fine. Same as everyone buying last years tv models will be FINE.

 

[UltimaKilo]

I would have expected them to cut that price by $20-25 to make it more appealing. Mario Kart 8 is not enough

 

[jshackles]

I would have expected them to cut that price by $20-25 to make it more appealing. Mario Kart 8 is not enough

Best Buy is also throwing in a free screen protector! messenger_sunglasses

 

[Kdad]

It doesn't say "Quantity" (of battery time)

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

Good looking out, OP

 

[UltimaKilo]

Best Buy is also throwing in a free screen protector! messenger_sunglasses

I suppose that’s a bit better to swallow.