Might be rewarded... Shaw bought wind and is going to LTE it.
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Might be rewarded... Shaw bought wind and is going to LTE it.
I don't know what the print run will be like, but seeing as how Bandai Namco is taking a chance on this one, I think the retail release will be somewhat small. I myself am contemplating if I should keep my preorder for Nitroplus Blazterz or cancel and chance it going on sale for a later purchase. These are games few people are looking forward to; I don't know If we can take our time and wait for a price drop, not knowing what stock levels will be like initially.
If it's not something you need to play day one, and/or money is a little tight, then wait it out.
chrominance
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If you're just looking for cheap prices, then cool. If you're looking to avoid the Big Three, I have bad news for you:
There are vanishingly few independent cell providers these days. Even Wind arguably won't count once Shaw completes the purchase, though Shaw is a smaller telecom player and might be counted on to not completely suck I hope I hope I hope.
shadow2810
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All we can hope is some random 20% off preorder from amazon.
I'm quite well aware of Public Mobile being under Telus. One of the reason why I went to Public Mobile because I can get Telus' coverage (LTE) + competitive price. It also has benefits like loyalty, autopay etc. There's also a small company like Public Mobile which is under Rogers, Cityfone/Zoomer. You can get a 1GB plan for $36 which my dad has. This will likely change in the future but I'm quite happy with what I pay. My days of paying over $70 is over and looking for market with below $40.
so bought tbh
Lone_Prodigy
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Oh there's a Fire Emblem n3DS XL too. No game. Probably $260 to match the Hyrule one.
So... $360 for both games and the XL.
So... $360 for both games and the XL.
well, obviously
shadow2810
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Wondering how much I can sell my Majora XL for. So tempted to replace it with the FE XL.
Wow I can only imagine how annoying that'd be, glad to hear they addressed it in future sticks.
Same thing with my measly 5$ gamer zone rewards, expired in December before I could even use it.
I must've ordered 40+ games the last two years, what a terrible rewards system lol.
I think I may bite the bullet on the digital Gravity Rush Remastered as it doesn't look like it is coming to Canada physically and it is still at $29 on the Playstation store. This exchange rate is killing me already! Even if I get it elsewhere it is gong to cost me an arm and a leg.
I'd buy it if I knew the system has an IPS screen. it looks way nicer even though the blacks are crushed
I just emailed amazon.ca, they said they are confident that they will get physical copy of gravity rush. Just waiting for more info. Probably price confirmation.
Morgenstern
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Sometimes they'll calculate the appropriate duties and taxes for an item before it actually arrives at the local depot.
Just use those on eshop/psn/xbl money cards
My wallet will hate me for preordering and staying committed.
Possible solution : Don't buy it!
But I'll still have to buy it to go with my Bravely Default CE... That was the best Final Fantasy game since IX.
Thanks.
I'm on the fench too btw, just hope amazon.ca is right. If it turns out to be 35, I would still get the physical copy. Anymore I would rather preorder it on psn since you get a nice looking theme with it. Let hope there won't be any price hike between now and when it comes out.
Which error? I purchased a copy on backorder for $4.97 and I was kind of hoping that I'll get the game, not that I'm actually expecting to. They haven't emailed me yet.
MrNineties
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Any word on additional options to order the Pokémon new3DS? Amazon is unavailable and EB keeps telling me they have no listing yet when I visit the store.
Exist2Inspire02
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Thanks for doing that Gitaroo. I was actually about to do the same but I figured I'd check here first.
It's funny you say that because I contacted their customer service yesterday... and they told me the opposite. I even showed them the product page on their american website, and even there, they said to wait a few weeks to see if they will open pre-orders and/or sell it directly through them.
p.s. I am too waiting for a confirmation on the physical release of Gravity Rush Remastered in Canada... :/
Yeah, I had a look and busted out laughing. Metroid and Zelda U are messing with the estimate so I'm just gonna wait and see. Need it here by Tuesday for my brother's birthday...
I dont think, in the history of E3 sales, that bug has ever actually come to pass. You're fine
Big Chungus
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Found a copy of Bravely Default for $15 at Best Buy.
Hope it's a good game!
Hope it's a good game!
when you reach that point everyone hates, keep the following in mind:
you don't have to do what it is you think you have to do. for serious.
CuthbertAllgoodz
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Um... Makes me want to start the game now!
MissDeviling
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Bit of a long shot and I'm not sure if this belongs in the BST thread (I'd rather buy from within Canada) but is anyone selling a FE Fates SE? Still salty I missed every opportunity we got.
:O
Maybe I should start the game back up again. Though it's been so long I feel like I've forgotten everything.
Oh wow I didn't notice the Fates n3DSXL (lol) and the BS:EL SE (guuhhh). Probably won't be able to afford the special edition ahaha...
lol that's what I did the first time.
I think I'll be able to help you depending on if EB Games and amazon get me my orders. If I do end up with both, I'll see what I can do to get it to you at cost+shipping or pickup if you happen to live near Toronto.
lol that's what I did the first time.
I think I'll be able to help you depending on if EB Games and amazon get me my orders. If I do end up with both, I'll see what I can do to get it to you at cost+shipping or pickup if you happen to live near Toronto.
that ain't no solution bruh
I don't think so. Seems most people got one only.
I'll be happy if I can get the XL. Tbh.
MissDeviling
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Hey, thanks. I do live near Toronto, working near the downtown core, so please let me know if you get an extra copy!
How much trouble would i have trying to resell my Pokemon n3DS for the same as what i paid for it?
I'm not sure if i want to keep it yet, as I'm worried it may come with the new firmware and I'd like to be able to downgrade it so i can install custom firmware.
Does Amazon take returns on opened electronics? I'd hate to cancel it and then not be able to get it if it does end up on an older firmware.
I'm not sure if i want to keep it yet, as I'm worried it may come with the new firmware and I'd like to be able to downgrade it so i can install custom firmware.
Does Amazon take returns on opened electronics? I'd hate to cancel it and then not be able to get it if it does end up on an older firmware.
Quoted for truth here. The part the everyone hates can be plowed through in a couple hours if you need to... And the payoff is worth it, with a great final boss and ending.
Yeah, with release date this close, finger cross and hope they will have it by then.
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I already have a N3DSXL, but those Pokemon ones are tempting. I kind of want to buy another one because of my OCD, because I have to be showered and have washed my hands before I'm able to use my 3DS and I only keep it in my room. If I bought another, I could have one clean one and one that I can take wherever.
Mine was sent to me, but I'm still paranoid about it. It'd be much easier for me if I got a second one, but it's a lot of money for that peace of mind. If I was to review a long game, I wouldn't need to worry about being clean and could play it anytime, so I will likely bite the bullet and keep the Pokemon one pristine.
I want all three of the Pokemon games, to be honest, but will likely just end up getting Blue. I beat Red, and probably Yellow, as a kid. I don't know if I want a Pokemon decal, though.
Mine was sent to me, but I'm still paranoid about it. It'd be much easier for me if I got a second one, but it's a lot of money for that peace of mind. If I was to review a long game, I wouldn't need to worry about being clean and could play it anytime, so I will likely bite the bullet and keep the Pokemon one pristine.
I want all three of the Pokemon games, to be honest, but will likely just end up getting Blue. I beat Red, and probably Yellow, as a kid. I don't know if I want a Pokemon decal, though.
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In the wake of the falling dollar, it's been my safe haven for deals.
Recent purchases:
iPad mini 3 32gb = $220
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I've seen ps4 ad Xbox one consoles sell for $220-40 fairly regularly. They have other tech too.
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In the wake of the falling dollar, it's been my safe haven for deals.
Recent purchases:
iPad mini 3 32gb = $220
Apple TV 4th gen 32gb = $120
Early 2015 MacBook Pro 13" = $1000
All items are either demos or open box, but generally pristine condition.
I've seen ps4 ad Xbox one consoles sell for $220-40 fairly regularly. They have other tech too.
If anyone is interested in an invite, shoot me a PM with an email address and I'll get ya in.
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