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Nintendo : buy Mario Kart 8 on the eShop or retail, get a free game
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Myoclonic Jerk
Member
Yup. Got them all.. So the code is in the box? Shall I post it here?
Bamboo Boy
Neo Member
I would like it if you don't mind
EDIT: The code is in the box, it's in a flyer with the Club Nintendo logo.
Burning Justice
the superior princess
Now that we're in a new Club Nintendo year, I'm going to redeem Pikmin 3 finally. Can't wait.
woo and indeed hoo
Banned
Are you sure that the code wasn't registered to your system but the download borked? This has happened to me more than once. Just to be on the safe side I suggest you go into the eShop, click the Mii in the top left corner [Menu} and then scroll down to 'Your Downloads' and then 'Titles You've Downloaded'. If it registered to your system but didn't download then it will be listed here so all will be well as it's tied to your account. It will give you the option to download it there too.
Sorry if this is all irrelevant but thought I'd mention it just in case. Good luck!
Nostremitus
Member
Nabbed Pikmin 3. I already had NSMBU and WW.
+1 for the free game counting as full price for the Digital Deluxe promotion.
+1 for the free game counting as full price for the Digital Deluxe promotion.
Woah, seriously?
DaSorcerer7
Member
yup, was surprised as well.
KojiKnight
Member
Yep, so it's like getting a free $5 eshop card on top of getting a free game if you own a deluxe wii U.
Nostremitus
Member
Yeah, was pleasantly surprised I had three $5 vouchers after buying MK8 and DLing Pikmin 3.
Are you sure that the code wasn't registered to your system but the download borked? This has happened to me more than once. Just to be on the safe side I suggest you go into the eShop, click the Mii in the top left corner [Menu} and then scroll down to 'Your Downloads' and then 'Titles You've Downloaded'. If it registered to your system but didn't download then it will be listed here so all will be well as it's tied to your account. It will give you the option to download it there too.
Sorry if this is all irrelevant but thought I'd mention it just in case. Good luck!
It's the actual 'pin' on the card you get with the game that you enter on the Club Nintendo site that's been used. All I can assume is that someone has written it down or something whilst in the shop (assuming an employee) and then used it, but not actually taking the physical card.
I'm going to go back today and see if the store can fix this up.
spindashing
Banned
Picked New Super Mario Bros. U.
Best decision ever. What a game.
Best decision ever. What a game.
spyroflame0487
Member
Got Super Mahrio because I bought Pikmin/Wind Waker before I heard about the promo lol.
Out of curiosity, to those who recently downloaded, are you still getting the $5 bonus in the deluxe digital promo? I just now registered but I think it takes a day for it to show up...I need that extra dosh for shovel knight
Out of curiosity, to those who recently downloaded, are you still getting the $5 bonus in the deluxe digital promo? I just now registered but I think it takes a day for it to show up...I need that extra dosh for shovel knight
Yes, you do.
Also, to anyone getting multiple free games, don't register one digital and one physical copy on the same account.
Killer Yakuza B
Member
Why do you say this? Please elaborate and don't let us hanging.
As I understand it, Club Nintendo recognizes the digital and download versions of a game as two different products with their own coins to give.
Starwolf_UK
Member
I'm guessing they mean physical+digital Mario Kart which will not get you 2 entries into the promo (as the account has already entered the promo and an account can only enter once).
You see here in Europe they uses to have the codes visible on the slip but codes being used happened too much so the codes were covered in foil. They used to also have this tear off strip if scratching off the foil with a coin was too difficult but the problem was the strip was badly designed and you usually ripped the paper as well as the foil making the pin unreadable.
Wait, there is nothing covering the code in America?
You see here in Europe they uses to have the codes visible on the slip but codes being used happened too much so the codes were covered in foil. They used to also have this tear off strip if scratching off the foil with a coin was too difficult but the problem was the strip was badly designed and you usually ripped the paper as well as the foil making the pin unreadable.
As Starworlf said, one Club Nintendo account can only enter the promotion once... doesn't matter if you manage to register 12 copies of Mario Kart 8. So the digital/physical trick won't work.
Killer Yakuza B
Member
Oh, that makes much more sense. eggwolio didn't mention MK8 in his post, I thought he was talking about any game. Thanks for clarifying!
I'm pretty sure I read on Nintendo's own FAQ that registering MK8 on a family account DOES get you another free game. Is that right? That's what people who manage to get another code should do, I guess.
Isn't the family account just for the US, though?
Sorry I wasn't more clear.
You can register multiple copies from different members on the family account, however it doesn't appear that you can get two free games on one account, even if one is digital and the other is physical. I'll be emailing Nintendo to see if there's anything I can do.
I registered my Mario Kart 8 yesterday on CN because I had already been Platinum status. I got Pikmin as my free game and have downloaded it. I thought the free game qualified for the Deluxe Digital Promotion program. I logged onto my DDP account this morning and my Pikmin 2 purchase hasn't shown up yet. Does it normally take a long time before it shows up?
Usually takes around 24 hours
I enjoyed Pikmin 3 better than 1 & 2. If you get the ~$9 DLC items, there is a large amount of great coop content.
woo and indeed hoo
Banned
Oh. I'm sorry I misunderstood the issue. That's really shitty
. I have no good suggestion as to how to proceed but I'll keep all my fingers crossed for you .Burning Justice
the superior princess
I played Pikmin 1 on GameCube briefly about 10 years ago, and couldn't really get into it. But I'm really, really liking Pikmin 3.
Well, let me tell you about my little drama.
I bought the mario kart bundle, registered and linked accounts, both as usa but didn't receive my free game. Sent an email to their support. A week later they replied asking for proof that the bundle was purchased in the usa.
Honestly i don't have a receipt and i don't live in the usa. I know i'm not eligible to get the free game but still think it's pretty shitty nintendo is making all this trouble.
One of the reasons i got a mario kart bundle was the free game.
I'm so pissed i haven't used my wii u for over a week and i really regret buying it.
Anyway, i don't know how it works for you europeans but i wish you better luck.
Yes since you only need to register the MK8 copy via Club Nintendo.
Burning Justice
the superior princess
As long as your Wii U arrives by September 30th, yes. You don't need a Wii U to register MK8, but you do need one to redeem the download code they give you, and the download code expires September 30th. Assuming you've already ordered the Wii U, though, that shouldn't be a problem.
This is in Australia, but yes, there is nothing covering the code. It's just a three fold little card with the code on the back.
Anyway, no luck at the store, ended up buying a code off UK ebay, activating it on a new UK account, then using the game download code on my Aus NNID. It worked so well I went and bought another three codes. Pikmin3, WWHD, W101, and NSMB all for AU$12-$18 each. Happy camper.
Starwolf_UK
Member
Interesting. On the 3DS AUS download codes didn't work in EUR and vice-versa. Guess that doesn't apply to the Wii U.
CarlieCaplin
Member
Yep, picked this one aswell. Actually, I'm enjoying it more than SM3DW.
It's a nice challenge!
freakzilla3000
Junior Member
As everyone has said this is one fantastic deal. I went with the Zelda (special edition from Gamestop as well) and Pikmin 3 combo (I traded in my physical copy of Pikmin 3).
Melhisedek
Member
Guys will this work if I buy Mario Kart 8 bundle? And what is this digital deluxe promo? Anything for EU or US only?
Nostremitus
Member
Yes, register MK8 with Club Nintendo, they'll let you choose your free game then give you a download code for it.
Wait, does the bundle come with a download code? If so, pair your Wii U ID with your Club Nintendo account before downloading MK8 just to be safe.
Regarding the digital deluxe promotion:
https://p.nintendo.net/deluxe/
I'm not sure what regions, I'm in NA...
Melhisedek
Member
No idea tbh, just ordered the bundle, I hope it goes well
Melhisedek
Member
So no free game for me damn ;(
Burning Justice
the superior princess
You definitely do get a free game from registering the bundle. Just link your Club Nintendo account to your NNID on your Wii U once you get it.
Mr.Gingerlicious
Member
In regards to this, I actually didn't really do my research.
I pre-ordered a digital DL copy of Mario Kart 8 (From Game.uk) and couldn't register it to my Aus account
(I didn't know that PAL REGION only applies to physical games according to Nintendo). So naturally I contact the supplier of the code and they gave me a 'too bad, contact Nintendo' answer. I ended up just buying a digital copy from the Aus eShop. BUT I still have a digital code for the UK of Mario Kart 8, and I'm not sure what to do with it. I would love to sell it to someone cheap, just to get some money back :/
I'm the same. I have New Mario, Zelda, Wonderful 101 and Pikmin3. I was planning on getting Wii Party U and Game and Wario (bought 2 copies of Mario kart 8).
but now I'm thinking of just getting Wii Party U and trying to trade the other code for Skylanders swap force (there was a really cheap bundle in NZ/ Australia so shouldn't be to hard to find people who would rather have mario/ zelda or pikmin)
I'm not sure I'd play either Wii Party U or Game and Wario for more than 5mins...at least Wii U party could be a fun party/ board game for an evening.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Does the free game count as "digital purchase" for the deluxe promotion?
Also, it's my first (or rather, brother's) time getting a Wii U and haven't made an eShop purchase there. Should I use the free game code for that or should I use the Club Nintendo freebee (like say Paper Mario)?
Also, it's my first (or rather, brother's) time getting a Wii U and haven't made an eShop purchase there. Should I use the free game code for that or should I use the Club Nintendo freebee (like say Paper Mario)?