Gold coins have been used for deeper discounts on digital software, as well as the occasional game. I'm not sure what to expect in the Switch era, but the fact that they're giving points away even with physical copies (paltry as the total is) will hopefully mean a broader program all around.
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My Nintendo: Switch retail games will give (a few) gold points
- Thread starter Shiggy
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Gold coins have been used for deeper discounts on digital software, as well as the occasional game. I'm not sure what to expect in the Switch era, but the fact that they're giving points away even with physical copies (paltry as the total is) will hopefully mean a broader program all around.
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If each card can only be registered once...why do these not get the same amount of points as eShop purchases? I mean, I expected no points at all so this is great, but such a huge reduction is surprising to me. I guess Nintendo really wants to push people towards buying digitally?
EDIT: Is that table in the OP based on the games are currently announced or is that suggesting there won't be any retail games less than $35?
Ah, this makes sense now.
EDIT: Is that table in the OP based on the games are currently announced or is that suggesting there won't be any retail games less than $35?
When you buy digitally for $60, Nintendo gets $60 for a Nintendo game or $18 for third-party, less the cost of hosting a few gigabytes.
When you buy retail for $60, Nintendo gets around $30 for a Nintendo game less the cost of manufacturing and shipping the cart, or around $10 for third-party.
So nah, they're worried about doubling their actual income per game.
Ah, this makes sense now.
Diddy Kong
Banned
My Nintendo is so shit.
Oh, my mistake. Just people going to GameStop and getting every code under the sun? Is that what they're worried about here?
When you buy digitally for $60, Nintendo gets $60 for a Nintendo game or $18 for third-party, less the cost of hosting a few gigabytes.
When you buy retail for $60, Nintendo gets around $30 for a Nintendo game less the cost of manufacturing and shipping the cart, or around $10 for third-party.
So nah, they're worried about doubling their actual income per game.
If each card can only be registered once...why do these not get the same amount of points as eShop purchases? I mean, I expected no points at all so this is great, but such a huge reduction is surprising to me. I guess Nintendo really wants to push people towards buying digitally?
EDIT: Is that table in the OP based on the games are currently announced or is that suggesting there won't be any retail games less than $35?
Ah, this makes sense now.
We already know that Has-Been Heroes is $20 at retail, though given the OP's residency in Europe, I'm not sure how its release is being handled there.
frankie_baby
Member
I was hoping they'd get a couple of switch discounts up on my nintendo but looking unlikely now
If each card can only be registered once...why do these not get the same amount of points as eShop purchases? I mean, I expected no points at all so this is great, but such a huge reduction is surprising to me. I guess Nintendo really wants to push people towards buying digitally?
EDIT: Is that table in the OP based on the games are currently announced or is that suggesting there won't be any retail games less than $35?
Ah, this makes sense now.
They simply don't give any points then.
I was hoping they'd get a couple of switch discounts up on my nintendo but looking unlikely now
They do have a "Switch rewards" section on the site, though it's currently marked as "coming soon" underneath that header.
ScientificPizza
Banned
It sucks it's only for physical. The option is still there on Fast RMX, but it says for physical only but there isn't a physical version
It sucks it's only for physical. The option is still there on Fast RMX, but it says for physical only but there isn't a physical version
Digital software doesn't need to worry about it, since it'll already give you credit on your My Nintendo account once the transaction is complete. Amusingly, Fast RMX will give you more gold coins than a physical copy of BotW.
ScientificPizza
Banned
Oh, I didn't know thatDigital software doesn't need to worry about it, since it'll already give you credit on your My Nintendo account once the transaction is complete. Amusingly, Fast RMX will give you more gold coins than a physical copy of BotW.
Oh, I didn't know that
As long as your Nintendo Account is tied to My Nintendo, any purchase on the eShop is automatically tracked and credited with the appropriate amount of gold coins. You don't even need to visit the website to verify the transaction, like you do with the missions for platinum coins.
Crimson_Echidna
Banned
My Nintendo is so shit.
Seriously. Considering how many videos about Nintendo Jim Sterling has made lately, I'm surprised he hasn't gone in on how shit My Nintendo has been.
ScientificPizza
Banned
Oh, okay, that's cool. I don't think they surface any of that stuff on the Switch anywhere tho, so I was confusedAs long as your Nintendo Account is tied to My Nintendo, any purchase on the eShop is automatically tracked and credited with the appropriate amount of gold coins. You don't even need to visit the website to verify the transaction, like you do with the missions for platinum coins.
Seriously. Considering how many videos about Nintendo Jim Sterling has made lately, I'm surprised he hasn't gone in on how shit My Nintendo has been.
There's really not much to criticize it for. It's a totally free service that's largely used for unlocking stuff inside of the mobile games, with a dash of coupons for console and handheld games on the side for those that buy digitally. The worst thing I could say about it is that its exclusive content is largely boring and that you can't "game" the system since the coupons are applied to your eShop account directly for when you eventually make the purchase.
frankie_baby
Member
They do have a "Switch rewards" section on the site, though it's currently marked as "coming soon" underneath that header.
Suppose they might update it at lunchtime, got 190 gold and like 1000 platinum i want rid of
Does this mean every cartridge has its own unique ID now? That would be quite a boon against potential piracy in the future.
Just like the 3DS cards.
Suppose they might update it at lunchtime, got 190 gold and like 1000 platinum i want rid of
They've done a midnight update with the Zelda guide. I'd be surprised if they added more later today.
mapachealocado
Member
Physical getting less coins than digital sucks. But then again, this:
I only use My Nintendo to get 3DS themes and Super Mario Run decorations :/
When the rewards are 30% off a game you already have from 5 years ago, who even cares HOW many gold points are given out?
I only use My Nintendo to get 3DS themes and Super Mario Run decorations :/
frankie_baby
Member
I can't remember but do the Gold coins expire?
12 months
frankie_baby
Member
Wondering how regions fit in this cartridge verification thingy. Buying a JP card, having the Switch read it would then apply the points to say, a US My Nintendo account?
I very much doubt it would
When you consider that physical games also get the option to resell (which digital doesn't) so someone could buy a new game, play it, get the points, and resell it but keep the points, it makes more sense. Also I'd assume prices are as MSRP and that just won't account for individual retail sale prices, so as long as you buy it within 2 years from release you can get the full amount of retail points.What? Dude, that difference in points sucks.
By comparison, Nintendo also takes less of a cut from retail so it makes less sense for them to add reimbursements for retail sales when they get less there.
Seems like a clever solution.
I could have seen maybe giving platinum coins instead of gold if it had at least been a decent amount. You're going to have to buy so many retail games to earn enough gold coins for anything before they expire, it's a joke. They probably wasted more money on the technology to implement this system than it's even worth.
ShadowFox08
Member
Agreed. It evens out when digital copies are usually significantly cheaper.. Especially when it comes to preorders from sites like bestbuy and amazon.It's not much but it's better than nothing since retail games are almost always much cheaper.
Yep in Europe retail games are cheaper than digital games WITH my Nintendo discounts