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Nintendo Announces Back-To-School Deals, Offers Some of the Biggest Hits for sub-$20
- Thread starter maxcriden
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No, there are IPS regular
Has anybody found the online link for Wal-Mart? I'd like to check availability before I drive down. I called up the only one near me and they said they won't get it in for two weeks (possible, I suppose), and when I asked what they did have in stock, the lady said "3DS and 2DS," then just hung up on me.
Supa Necta
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I walked in at 7:30 and explained the situation (system was street dated for today). A manager scrounged around in the back and found them. Washed away that Target salt.
I ended up getting mine from Walmart at midnight, essentially without issue.
I stopped by on Wednesday to ask if they knew of any they were getting? Only to find 3 of them already setting on the shelf. I tried to buy one then, but the register wouldn't let the transaction go through -- so they ended up putting one back for me to buy once they were able to sell them.
It does seem like most places are only getting 2-3 each, the Walmart I went to & the two Target stores I called gave me the same number.
I stopped by on Wednesday to ask if they knew of any they were getting? Only to find 3 of them already setting on the shelf. I tried to buy one then, but the register wouldn't let the transaction go through -- so they ended up putting one back for me to buy once they were able to sell them.
It does seem like most places are only getting 2-3 each, the Walmart I went to & the two Target stores I called gave me the same number.
About noon ET, give or take a couple of minutes.
MaverickHunterX
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Don't trust the online locator (same deal goes for the DC steelbooks).
Give them a call. All the stores here got 2 each
FinaruDensetsu
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I hope some are dual ips like the pokemon regular new 3ds.
Solid SOAP
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Do you have friends you can gather on a regular basis? If so, 3D World. If not, Wind Waker HD is the easy choice.
Dr_LucienSanchez
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What is Nintendo of America's strategy in terms of the normal New 3DS in the US? Like, why only allocate at most 4 systems to every Target (and probably Walmart)?
FinaruDensetsu
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sixteen-bit
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Dr_LucienSanchez
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5 is probably the highest a store got. I live in NYC and most Targets seemingly got 2, with some getting 4.
It's just really puzzling, especially since it seems that it's much more widely available in Canada.
NOLA_Gaffer
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Sweet.
RobFox64tm
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Got my N3DS early this morning at Wal-Mart. They had to go into the back to get them, but they had like six or so. I don't think mine has an IPS screen, but I don't play my 3DS from a side angle, so I won't lose any sleep over it.
Yeah, I saw Wind Waker, Tomodachi Life and Luigis Mansion at $19.99 yesterday. They had very little stock left though.
FinaruDensetsu
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Disappointed to hear there is still a screen lottery. I was hoping all of these would be ips.
Supa Necta
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Yep, mine is non IPS too. Sad, but looks like these will be tough to find so slim chance of swapping.
The screen lottery is really annoying. Here is what a dual IPS small N3ds looks like. You and I have very little chance of getting one like this, but we all pay the same prices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R2Uwyzn9Ok
"Nintendo 3ds screen bullshit" - shows the difference between TN & IPS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BLTFCTk-QU
Basically Nintendo wants the same amount of money for every 3ds, but doesn't give the same quality of hardware with each one. In comparison, afaik Sony does with the Vita (2 different types, but you know for sure which type you're getting, no lottery).
"Nintendo 3ds screen bullshit" - shows the difference between TN & IPS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BLTFCTk-QU
Basically Nintendo wants the same amount of money for every 3ds, but doesn't give the same quality of hardware with each one. In comparison, afaik Sony does with the Vita (2 different types, but you know for sure which type you're getting, no lottery).
FinaruDensetsu
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Saw a theory that models with ym2010 and before are dual ips. I got ym2016 just now and got dual tn. Serial number btw.
Pancakes R Us
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There is no strategy. We're lucky they even decided to release the smaller system in some capacity. NoA has been a joke for a good few years now.
Really? This is big news. About damn time.
Is this shown on the box?
Fourth Storm
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Wow, I saw the SM3DL new 3DS on Walmart shelves a good week ago. Had no idea they broke street date.
NOLA_Gaffer
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It's why I'm buying one as a spare. Who knows when or if we'll ever see the N3DS in the states again?
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Deleted member 1235
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it's 0% misleading. 19.99 is < 20 100% of the time!
FinaruDensetsu
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Yup side of the box
NOLA_Gaffer
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Though that $59.99 price point does include NSLU, so it's already kinda-sorta gotten a price drop.
..oh? It does?
FinaruDensetsu
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For mine i meant yw7016. I think i might be dyslexic.
NOLA_Gaffer
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Yeah, $59.99 gets you a NSMBU + NSLU pack at retail these days.
So technically NSMBU got a price cut to $40 from $60 and NSLU got a price cut to $20 from $30. (Retail Price, not DLC Price)
Yeah, N3DS XL is normally $200 but now and then has been on sale for $175.
At $150, this N3DS Mario 3D Land bundle is the cheapest the smaller version has been, by far. Also the first time a faceplate I personally like is included (the Mario Maker one with the pixel art characters on yellow).
Are both the faceplates glossy finish or matte? Eventually I want to get some of the matte finish ones as well.
Yeah, $59.99 gets you a NSMBU + NSLU pack at retail these days.
So technically NSMBU got a price cut to $40 from $60 and NSLU got a price cut to $20 from $30. (Retail Price, not DLC Price)
Well, looks like I have egg on my face.
Cindi Mayweather
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Okay so I had a New 3ds Mario 3d Land edition ordered at a local target. It says it's ready for pick up? I thought it wasn't out until Sept 9? What gives?
NOLA_Gaffer
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It's all good. It was a sneaky inclusion if you weren't paying attention and you could argue that the game is still $60 I guess.
No, today 8/26 is official release date.
Cindi Mayweather
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Lol crazy. Any pics of it?
NOLA_Gaffer
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Leaving work in a bit to nab mine. Now I need to debate if I want to keep the entire package sealed or remove the cover plates for use.
Yours is ips?
