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I'm in for Wind Waker. kind of glad I didn't buy it yet.
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Nintendo : buy Mario Kart 8 on the eShop or retail, get a free game
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This is better than a sale
Well then, what are you talking about? The PS3 and 360 had that price standard. Were you...unaware of that? I understand sticking to sales, but did you honestly not even know the standard price of console games...?
I suppose that's true.
I've been wanting to try the Wind Waker remake for the gameplay changes even though I prefer the flat shading of the original release. I couldn't justify paying $50 for it so I guess this is as good an excuse as any.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
I came to the same conclusion.
Doctorhales92
Neo Member
I checked the price of Mario kart 7 on amazon. Lo and behold after 3 years it is still £30 ($50). I know this is the cost because of its value but as a handheld game it is just crazy to spend £30 on each game.
Pokemon Black and white are also £30, so are many other first party (or second party) games (the few worth buying). Ive had the same problem with the DS but this is a bit more annoying. Kills a console in your eyes
Pokemon Black and white are also £30, so are many other first party (or second party) games (the few worth buying). Ive had the same problem with the DS but this is a bit more annoying. Kills a console in your eyes
prag16
Banned
Get this trolling outta here. Why did you even click on this thread?
PotionBleue
Member
The UK website says Users in Australia, please check the Nintendo Australia website in the coming days for more information so I guess there will be a similar offer for Australia/New Zealand, with maybe different games.
olimpia84
Member
Such an awesome day for Mario Kart news, the game looks amazing and I'm laughing at the fools that said the Wii U was another PS360.
Win situation for me, I'm getting the game at 20% through Best Buy + 10% gas card + 2x rewards points + free game from the eShop
I just wish the selection for NA was a little bit better but I won't complain much since this is free
Win situation for me, I'm getting the game at 20% through Best Buy + 10% gas card + 2x rewards points + free game from the eShop
I just wish the selection for NA was a little bit better but I won't complain much since this is free
KillerIsJed
Member
This is me.
NervousXtian
Thought Emoji Movie was good. Take that as you will.
How come EU get's so many more games.. suckage...
I own all 4 of those offered in the US. I mean free game is free game, but half the Euro list I don't own.
I own all 4 of those offered in the US. I mean free game is free game, but half the Euro list I don't own.
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Dont know if I will get Monster Hunter or game and Wario.
Is Game and Wario any good? I loved older wario ware games, but this always seemed a little on the thin side of content.
Is Game and Wario any good? I loved older wario ware games, but this always seemed a little on the thin side of content.
LurkerPrime
Member
What an incredible offer. It makes me wish I were in Europe.
W101 I WANT YOUU
W101 I WANT YOUU
PotionBleue
Member
This is me.
Just sell your download code or trade it for a game you don't own. It will work on any Wii U that is of the same region as yours (Europe, America, or Australia/NZ)
Considering this is a thread you chose to visit and post in, you obviously have no idea how to spend your free time wisely.
Fidelis Hodie
Infidelis Cras
Indeed.
prag16
Banned
I'm selling my Pikmin 3 disc and keeping the code. It's still almost full price new, so I think I'll get a decent price for it. It's another option.
This is me.
yup
They love you!
Solid SOAP
Member
They need to give people reasons to buy a Wii U.
SmackCrackleNPop
Member
Pretty sweet deal. I sold my physical Pikmin and wouldn't mind getting it again in digital form.
Dr. Black Jack
Member
So after the $12 off from GCU, the $10 prepaid card for preordering, the $5 gift certificate I have and the $20ish I'll get from selling my download code, MK8 will end up costing me $13ish dollars from Best Buy on launch day.
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Benzychenz
Member
Seeing as I have a basic I'm going to have to buy and format a hard drive for the Wii U to download Wind Waker aren't I?
That sort of defeats the point of a free game lol
Are any of them incredibly small files? like <500mb? Maybe Game & Wario?
That sort of defeats the point of a free game lol
Are any of them incredibly small files? like <500mb? Maybe Game & Wario?
This is one of those things that's good enough not to ask questions about it. Just enjoy the free stuff, man.
This is me.
Same. I don't want Wii U Party or whatever. In fact, who does?
olimpia84
Member
I do! It's the only game from the list that I don't have and I wasn't willing to pay the MSRP for it. Free sounds like a very good price for me
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Wii Party U sells for $50 and includes a Wii Remote. Not sure how a digital code for just the game is comparable to NSMBU or Pikmin 3 which sell standalone for $60 or even Wind Waker HD which is $50.
I'm thinking I'll sell/trade my physical copy of Pikmin 3 towards the Wii Party U + Wiimote bundle and get Pikmin 3 from the promo.
I'm thinking I'll sell/trade my physical copy of Pikmin 3 towards the Wii Party U + Wiimote bundle and get Pikmin 3 from the promo.
Agent Unknown
Member
I was really excited about the free game promo because I saw an uncaptioned pic on Twitter for the ten games but didn't know until watching the NA Direct that it's only for Europe. As always Reggie and NOA continue to treat their loyal customers like garbage. Good thing I don't own Pikmin 3 yet otherwise the promo would be completely worthless to me. And here I was at work earlier today all hyped thinking I'd be able to choose between Pikmin 3, MHU or Sonic as my top alternate picks, ugh.
Must've zeroed on in "free game" and failed to read literally any other word first.
Wait, you can actually do that? I thought (speaking as a Canadian) we are only offered Wii Party U, Pikmin 3, The Wind Waker HD, & NSMBU as our freebie?
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
Welp, I guess I'm going to preorder the bundle. No reason to hold out on a WiiU now
"One game can change everything"
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Good thing Pikmin 3 is the best game out of the selection.
Great deal, but I either own all the games or am not that interested in the few that I dont (Sonic, Sonic Olympics, Wii Party).
People should get W101 though if they dont already have it.
You're a fool.
People should get W101 though if they dont already have it.
You're a fool.
Speedwagon
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Yabuki turned off voice chat in Mario Kart races. True artists of their time.
How is that even remotely considered "garbage?" 4 games is plenty generous. You're only getting one either way, so it's not a big difference. If you already have those games, or don't have interest in them, then sell the code on CAG.
secretanchitman
Member
Nice promotion. Already have Wind Waker HD via the Zelda Wii U bundle, NSMBU, and I could care less about Pikmin 3. Wii Party U it is!
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
I wouldn't exactly call 4 games generous seeing as the European promo has 10 games. Must be a third-party thing since the NA selection is only Nintendo games.
Foolish man!
Clockwork5
Member
Finally gonna play nsmbu!
The games being offered have lost sales momentum so they aren't really costing themselves potential sales, plus giving away digital costs them very little. They sell more consoles and Mario Karts and get their marketing data right away, we get a free game. Everybody's happy! Well, more people than usual on the internet, anyways.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
On the other hand, people picking up Wii Us for MK8 (and there will be a lot of those... relatively speaking) might have bought those games to expand their collection.
Here I thought the FE:A + SMT4 = $30 eshop credit promo was amazing last year.
Steve Youngblood
Member
The Wii U is selling so well that Nintendo feels inclined to share the wealth.
But, simply, at this point, they need to sell systems, not games. There is so much inventory that needs clearing.
Steve Youngblood
Member
I've bolded the portions that tell us why this doesn't give any meaningful pause as to the validity of this strategy.
Forgottonone
Member
Forgottonone
Member
meeeeeee so much fun