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[Jotamide]

I've waited forever for a Wii U Pro Controller sale. And now that it's happened I feel like $40 is too much after getting a DS4 and an Xbone controller for sub $30. I think I'll wait some more.

 

[firehawk12]

Amazon matched the buy 2 get 1 free blu-ray tv series deal at some point. Most of the stuff for the X-files was out of stock but still let you order so hopefully they ship everything. I think they will.

It's about $100 for the entire 9 seasons of the X-Files on Blu-ray.

Crazy.

Hrm, I guess it's over?

 

[killroy87]

Anyone snag that killah Simpsons deal? Seasons 1-17 + 20 for $120. INCREDIBLE deal

 

[catpurrcat]

I've waited forever for a Wii U Pro Controller sale. And now that it's happened I feel like $40 is too much after getting a DS4 and an Xbone controller for sub $30. I think I'll wait some more.

It's the first Nintendo console since virtual boy to genuinely flop, with little consumer interest, and with very little prospect of future demand. Clear outs must be coming soon as NX approaches. This is going to be dreamcast 2.0...one day we'll wake up to a 50% price drop on all things U and never hear about it again (outside of GAF)

 

[Later Alligator]

missed out on bayonetta and tropical freeze! oh well

 

[Reich]

Showing at $64.99. Why order it?

Was 50$ off.

 

[dancrane212]

Hrm, I guess it's over?

Just did it. Discount only showed up at final checkout and had to be done in orders of three - discount didn't stack.

 

[stn]

FYI, Wolfenstein: The New Order and the Old Blood expansion are both $15 each at Amazon. Just ordered.

 

[LordAmused]

I know this is the Canadian Deals Thread, but since everybody here seems to have a fascination for shipping stories and issues, here's the situation: I ordered some books on Amazon. As I am a member of Prime, I usually am able to recieve my items pretty quickly.

Now, I want to recieve my items before January if possible. The standard shipping gives me an estimate date between Dec. 31st and Jan 4th while the express shipping says January 4th only...

Can anybody tell me what's going on with Amazon shipping?

 

[chrominance]

I know this is the Canadian Deals Thread, but since everybody here seems to have a fascination for shipping stories and issues, here's the situation: I ordered some books on Amazon. As I am a member of Prime, I usually am able to recieve my items pretty quickly.

Now, I want to recieve my items before January if possible. The standard shipping gives me an estimate date between Dec. 31st and Jan 4th while the express shipping says January 4th only...

Can anybody tell me what's going on with Amazon shipping?

Probably a combination of there only being three shipping days next week (assuming Canada Post takes Monday off for Boxing Day comp) and Amazon shipping out more than usual because of Boxing Day sales.

 

[Mimosa97]

FYI, Wolfenstein: The New Order and the Old Blood expansion are both $15 each at Amazon. Just ordered.

They are 9 and 5 dollars respectively on the PSN

 

[firehawk12]

Had to order the X-files seasons in three separate orders of 3, but it still works.

Apparently season 8 is fucked up, so hopefully they get fixed versions by the time they get them back in stock.

 

[Fate_Shirou]

Amazon has some games for 50% off
Ordered One Piece Pirate Warriors 3 PS4, and Legend of Zelda Link Between Worlds - Nintendo 3DS

 

[Cynar]

I know this is the Canadian Deals Thread, but since everybody here seems to have a fascination for shipping stories and issues, here's the situation: I ordered some books on Amazon. As I am a member of Prime, I usually am able to recieve my items pretty quickly.

Now, I want to recieve my items before January if possible. The standard shipping gives me an estimate date between Dec. 31st and Jan 4th while the express shipping says January 4th only...

Can anybody tell me what's going on with Amazon shipping?

Just a rough week for shipping things like usual. You might get it on the 31st but I wouldn't expect it until the new year.

 

[KarmaCow]

It's the first Nintendo console since virtual boy to genuinely flop, with little consumer interest, and with very little prospect of future demand. Clear outs must be coming soon as NX approaches. This is going to be dreamcast 2.0...one day we'll wake up to a 50% price drop on all things U and never hear about it again (outside of GAF)

Beyond not knowing when this will come I'm worried about Pro controllers being rare as Nintendo probably has switched over production to NX stuff.

 

[Qwyjibo]

Amazon is the best.

I don't even care about X-Files season 8 disc encoding issues at this price. Grabbed seasons 7, 8 and 9 for $34.

 

[DeathByBacklog]

They give you a prepaid shipping label and then subtract the price of return shipping from your refund

I've never had that happen. Ever.

 

[DeathByBacklog]

I suppose the best PS4 deal might be the $370 from Chapters if you get the extra 10% off with VISA Checkout?

There was one listed at $350 yesterday. Not sure where. Check back in the thread.

FYI, Wolfenstein: The New Order and the Old Blood expansion are both $15 each at Amazon. Just ordered.

Even cheaper on PSN's Flash sale.

 

[Captain_Wreckus]

Merry Christmas everyone.

Well, first Boxing day purchase (early that is). Monster Hunter 4 ultimate for 3DS on the eshop for only 25 bucks (give or take a buck or 2).

 

[chrominance]

There was one listed at $350 yesterday. Not sure where. Check back in the thread.



Even cheaper on PSN's Flash sale.

Walmart has the PS4 Nathan Drake Collection bundle for $350 (no TLOU Remastered like the other $370 bundles though).

 

[User 479360]

Wow. Best Buy is sold out of X-Files Season 1 online, so I'm sure all of the others are sold out too. I guess I'll have to go to the store early tomorrow morning and try to buy them all.

Amazon is the best.

I don't even care about X-Files season 8 disc encoding issues at this price. Grabbed seasons 7, 8 and 9 for $34.

Encoding issue?

 

[ohlawd]

thanks, chrom. lol. I got shit to do so I'll buy the book later

Merry Christmas everyone.

Well, first Boxing day purchase (early that is). Monster Hunter 4 ultimate for 3DS on the eshop for only 25 bucks (give or take a buck or 2).

$24 and it's the best 2015 game you guys won't even buy >_>

 

[Luigi87]

Merry Christmas everyone.

Well, first Boxing day purchase (early that is). Monster Hunter 4 ultimate for 3DS on the eshop for only 25 bucks (give or take a buck or 2).

Good choice. MH4U is locked as my GotY. It is just so much from from the game aspect.

 

[Qwyjibo]

Encoding issue?

Lots of people on blu-ray.com forums noticed that episodes on the season 8 discs are too dark on some blu-ray players. Someone confirmed it was an encoding issue with the discs. Apparently they emailed FOX and are getting replacement discs sent out. No confirmation if they will replace sets already in stores though.

So it all still works but if you're a stickler for detail and image quality, season 8 might irk you a bit.

 

[Magnus]

I've waited forever for a Wii U Pro Controller sale. And now that it's happened I feel like $40 is too much after getting a DS4 and an Xbone controller for sub $30. I think I'll wait some more.

Woah. Where did you get a DS4 and XB1 controller that cheap?

And yeah, $40 still feels like too much for a Pro controller. I'll wait some more.

 

[No_Style]

I don't believe I've ever seen the Wii U Pro Controller go on sale outside of 10% off accessories sale @ BestBuy. Nintendo's accessories rarely go on sale these days. The last time the Wii Remote Plus was on sale? Target's Boxing Day sale in 2014.

Someone mentioned it was like seeing a unicorn and I have to agree.

 

[Ventara]

Woah. Where did you get a DS4 and XB1 controller that cheap?

And yeah, $40 still feels like too much for a Pro controller. I'll wait some more.

Best Buy and Microsoft screw-up. BB had the white PS4 controller for $25 for a bit, and Microsoft accidentally included the X1 controller with the $30 PC adapter .

 

[TheGamingBox]

so to anyone who has preordered gravity rush remastered off psn, and are using the theme

does the theme makes the ps4 menu lag?

 

[SumptuousLemur]

Is the Disney Infinity Force Awakens playset on sale for Boxing Day anywhere?

I have only seen the single figures for $10 each at Wal Mart so far.

 

[Luigi87]

I don't believe I've ever seen the Wii U Pro Controller go on sale outside of 10% off accessories sale @ BestBuy. Nintendo's accessories rarely go on sale these days. The last time the Wii Remote Plus was on sale? Target's Boxing Day sale in 2014.

Someone mentioned it was like seeing a unicorn and I have to agree.

Back when Target was around, twice it went 50% off (unadvertised).

As for Wii Remote Plus... that's kind of depressing.

 

[enzo_gt]

Need for Speed Regular is $32 and Deluxe is $36 on PSN right now until the 28th as a part of the flash sale.

 

[Saprol]

Have you checked out Canada Post Flex Delivery? Started earlier this year.

https://www.canadapost.ca/web/en/pages/fd/default.page?ecid=murl|pdn|lh|297

This is nice to have. I tried this on Black Friday and mistakenly picked a post office near my home instead of near work. Later realized once the delivery was made, I had to rush there before closing time or wait until Saturday.

 

[firehawk12]

Back when Target was around, twice it went 50% off (unadvertised).

As for Wii Remote Plus... that's kind of depressing.

THat's if you were lucky enough to find one in stock.

I think I just gave up and used one of those shoppers drug mart coupons. lol

 

[chrominance]

Apparently my Wii U Pro Controller came from the Source last year for $30, I don't remember whether it was a coupon or a price glitch or an actual discount but yeah. It's the only reason I haven't bothered to buy a controller today, since I don't think I need two of them.

 

[Anth0ny]

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/r.html?C=3...GKDQQPM4J3YA&ref_=pe_2270140_160014310_pe_ecg

Crucial BX200 SSDs on sale at Amazon. 240gig for $70, 480 for $150 and 960 for $370. Today only.

shiiiiiiiiiiiit those prices look amazing. I'm in the market for a SSD.

Is Crucial a good brand? Should I do 240gb or 480gb?

 

[The Main Event]

shiiiiiiiiiiiit those prices look amazing. I'm in the market for a SSD.

Is Crucial a good brand? Should I do 240gb or 480gb?

Have a 500GB BX100 from them installed on a 2009 MacBook Pro. Works flawlessly. Also make sure to install Trim Enabler if you're on OS X.

 

[Endy MacK]

Apparently my Wii U Pro Controller came from the Source last year for $30, I don't remember whether it was a coupon or a price glitch or an actual discount but yeah. It's the only reason I haven't bothered to buy a controller today, since I don't think I need two of them.

I got one Sep last year for $29.99. It was not a glitch or coupon; it was just a discount (maybe clearance?).

Edit: from the source.

 

[Captain_Wreckus]

Need for Speed Regular is $32 and Deluxe is $36 on PSN right now until the 28th as a part of the flash sale.

I know but with the AI comeback or rubber banding in the game. I don't think i'll pick it up. Tempting though.

 

[No_Style]

shiiiiiiiiiiiit those prices look amazing. I'm in the market for a SSD.

Is Crucial a good brand? Should I do 240gb or 480gb?

The BX200s aren't great according to Anandtech.

But if performance isn't high of your list then maybe it's okay?

I got one Sep last year for $29.99. It was not a glitch or coupon; it was just a discount (maybe clearance?).

Edit: from the source.

Likely clearance.

 

[kennah]

The BX200s aren't great according to Anandtech.

But if performance isn't high of your list then maybe it's okay?



Likely clearance.

Still going to be significantly faster than any hard drive. And unless you're doing major high volume data transfers you'd never notice a practical difference

 

[No_Style]

Still going to be significantly faster than any hard drive. And unless you're doing major high volume data transfers you'd never notice a practical difference

If that's the benchmark, then yeah: it's a huge upgrade over HDDs. If you're in the market for something with a better balance of price/performance it's not too hot. It's a shame they didn't reproduce the BX100's price/performance ratio.

 

[Anth0ny]

The BX200s aren't great according to Anandtech.

But if performance isn't high of your list then maybe it's okay?

I just want to play some games and do regular every day PC stuff. This would be my first SSD and I'm a complete noob at these things. Will my computer boot up super fast and games load super quickly if I install them onto this thing? If yes, then I think I'm good I'm definitely not doing any high volume data transfers. I think.

 

[firehawk12]

I just want to play some games and do regular every day PC stuff. This would be my first SSD and I'm a complete noob at these things. Will my computer boot up super fast and games load super quickly if I install them onto this thing? If yes, then I think I'm good I'm definitely not doing any high volume data transfers. I think.

Yeah, I think for normal use it's fine.

 

[N° 2048]

Performance aside, SSD is less likely to fail due to lack of moving parts. I think.

 

[Anth0ny]

Yeah, I think for normal use it's fine.

Sounds good, I think I'm gonna grab it.

I can always get a bigger and faster one in the future. Maybe when a 1TB SSD is somewhat affordable

 

[No_Style]

I just want to play some games and do regular every day PC stuff. This would be my first SSD and I'm a complete noob at these things. Will my computer boot up super fast and games load super quickly if I install them onto this thing? If yes, then I think I'm good I'm definitely not doing any high volume data transfers. I think.

It's fine. It's a great price for your first SSD!

I'm just coming from the perspective of a long time SSD owner who's looking for the next upgrade. I forget that not everyone has embraced the solid state bliss.

 

[Sajjaja]

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/r.html?C=3...GKDQQPM4J3YA&ref_=pe_2270140_160014310_pe_ecg

Crucial BX200 SSDs on sale at Amazon. 240gig for $70, 480 for $150 and 960 for $370. Today only.

You can put this in a desktop right? I'm also a SSD noob and only know it's faster and more reliable than HDDs. Do I need any special brackets to install it?

 

[kennah]

You can put this in a desktop right? I'm also a SSD noob and only know it's faster and more reliable than HDDs. Do I need any special brackets to install it?

two sided tape or velcro. SSDs can go anywhere.

 

[KarmaCow]

You can put this in a desktop right? I'm also a SSD noob and only know it's faster and more reliable than HDDs. Do I need any special brackets to install it?

I have mine pretty much just sitting free in the drive bay. If you're not moving your case around often, it shouldn't matter since there are no moving parts.

 

[firehawk12]

Performance aside, SSD is less likely to fail due to lack of moving parts. I think.

My understanding is that they have a limited number of writes and will inevitably fail. But I have no idea how many writes that is.

Sounds good, I think I'm gonna grab it.

I can always get a bigger and faster one in the future. Maybe when a 1TB SSD is somewhat affordable

It's been years and I don't know if prices have significantly gone down. lol