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£279.99 for a warmed-over Wii U. Sh!!!!!t
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Nintendo switch UK price £279.99
- Thread starter madmackem
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lensoftruth
Member
Thanks brexit
Placeholders, how do they work?
I think the US price of those is about 100 bucks, so yeah, that one might be legit...
Keyser Soze
Member
I use parcel wizard instead (as it delivers to door), but why suddenly in a console restricted when they never have before.
Coolsambob
Member
If I order a grey and neon on Amazon UK, what are my chances of both being cancelled?
Garrett Hawke
Member
should I cancel my grey pre order on amazon just in case? will they cancel one or both since i've ordered grey + coloured?
Cheers, changed to that one
It let me pre order the second one as well, but i used a different delivery address. I'll cancel the grey later
Do you know if the PS4 Pro was? I know they've had some weird shipping restrictions of games recently.
I'm personally waiting until we get confirmed dates, probably the week of launch.
Dee Dah Dave
Member
The hardware and value proposition is really underwhelming for the price. I've taken better stuff to the tip lmao.
Why am I not allowed?
Your in Ireland?
ClivePwned
Member
one per customer. I'll stick with the grey version.
MilkyJoe
Member
I've yet to see a £60 PS4 rrp
E_Darkness
Member
Oh no, I've preordered a neon one as well...
I don't think I even want this day one
Neon up at Amazon France:
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01N5OPMJW/
349,99 + 5 EUR shipping to Spain
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01N5OPMJW/
349,99 + 5 EUR shipping to Spain
peanutbutterlatte
Member
I'm really sick of Nintendo systems launching before online systems are ready. We didn't even have the eshop at launch for the 3DS. It looks so bad for them.
I don't believe it.
Keyser Soze
Member
No idea, but I bought many consoles (PS2 Slim onwards) from Amazon UK without Issues. Including Wii/Wii U and DS/3DS
Yeah, and I never felt bad about it until now.
E_Darkness
Member
Garrett Hawke
Member
that is DEFINITELY either a special edition or placeholder price. that is not happening, brexit or no.
There were a few at launch and Don Brandman Cricket and Diabllo 3 are still at that RRP. There's still a ton at £55 though like Battlefield 1 https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-gb/games/battlefield-1/cid=EP0006-CUSA02387_00-BATTLEFIELD01000
You don't believe they're charging standard game RRPs? You won't be paying this price in a store as always.
Coolsambob
Member
Thought so, but could they count this as separate as it won't be the same stock?
brain_stew
Member
£80 more than a PS4 or Xbone with a game. Nintendo couldn't be more disconnected from reality.
Pancakes R Us
Member
Anyone that's not desperate for Switch, just wait for a price drop. I suspect this price just isn't going to cut it outside of the initial launch rush. Too high for Nintendo hardware in the UK, sorry. And have you seen those game prices?
Anyone that does buy it at launch (I managed to pre-order on Amazon), please understand and wait for your ambassador games.
Anyone that does buy it at launch (I managed to pre-order on Amazon), please understand and wait for your ambassador games.
Keyser Soze
Member
I actually think I might preorder at my local Gamestop (which I have no been into in ages). I have a bit of credit I never used that is still valid.
I would have rathered Amazon UK, but not adding layer of extra delivery companies to try and get a item to me
I would have rathered Amazon UK, but not adding layer of extra delivery companies to try and get a item to me
No idea.
Man, it's like they think they can charge more because they are using carts instead of discs!
I'll just wait for the games to show up on my works website and get staff discount.
I would have been happy with my 3DS even without ambassador games, so I'm cool.
It's not going to be that price. I know it's been a late one for us to stay up, but we should be able to use our brains.
Garrett Hawke
Member
got a neon pre order in at game and amazon and cancelled both grey ones from game and amazon. also got that zelda pre order in case it turns out to be the special edition, like with twilight princess, that they've accidentally underpriced. if not will just cancel. 
here's hoping i get one at launch if i decide to stick w/ it. thanks everyone for posting links, and goodnight!
here's hoping i get one at launch if i decide to stick w/ it. thanks everyone for posting links, and goodnight!
E_Darkness
Member
But Brexit tho
Unless Amazon leaked the date when article 50 happens is before March 3rd
SomethingInTheSea
Member
Launch will be okay because of limited quantities but it's going to die in the UK at £280 when the base PS4 is ~£220 and comes with a game for £250. When you add in a game and a case it's going to be £350 going head to head with the PS4 Pro!
They'll have to bring it down or at least do bundles by Christmas for the same price or it's not going to compete new Mario or not.
They'll have to bring it down or at least do bundles by Christmas for the same price or it's not going to compete new Mario or not.
Garrett Hawke
Member
This. Mad price
Inflation Calculator:
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/...tion-calculator-value-money-changed-1900.html
SNES
Launch Price: £150
Year of Release: 1992
Today Equivalent Price: £290.54
N64
Launch Price: £250
Year of Release: 1997
Today Equivalent Price: £423.49
GCN
Launch Price: £130
Year of Release: 2002
Today Equivalent Price: £192.10
Wii
Launch Price: £180
Year of Release: 2006
Today Equivalent Price: £242.54
Wii U
Launch Price: £250
Year of Release: 2012
Today Equivalent Price: £272.84
Have you considered a job at a tabloid?
This price is insane. I mean, not as in I don't get the reasons. I get the reasons.
But that's a lot of money; and the fact that there's nothing at launch means I'm not hype enough to not be sensible.
Just gunna get Zelda on WiiU instead I think; and wait for the price to come down.
But that's a lot of money; and the fact that there's nothing at launch means I'm not hype enough to not be sensible.
Just gunna get Zelda on WiiU instead I think; and wait for the price to come down.
Pancakes R Us
Member
Yep. This system has no chance at this price. Just what is Nintendo smoking?
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Amazon UK, £69.99
I seriously expect these prices to drop a little before release. Surely.
I seriously expect these prices to drop a little before release. Surely.
