Amazon Warehouse Deals Thread XIII

[DealSeeker2U]

Amazon has some great warehouse deals, and most of their used games are in like new condition (condition listed can be acceptable, good, very good, like new, or new). Please post specific deals you find via Warehouse deals in this thread. Check latest posts for the newest deals, or click the link below.

Links:

Amazon Warehouse Deals Storefront - I usually go here just to check out things.

"Just Arrived" Video Games
**There is no guarantee how long these will be in stock, so if you see something, better grab it fast**

Link To Items By Price:

$0-$24 Deals
$25-$49 Deals
$50-$99 Deals
$100-$199 Deals
$200-$499 Deals


Browse Games by Console:

Current Gen:

Wii U

PS4

Xbox One

PS Vita

Nintendo 3DS

Last Gen:

Sony PSP

Xbox 360

Wii

PS3


F.A.Q's

What is Amazon Warehouse Deals?

Spoiler

From Amazon: Get deep discounts on open-box, like-new, refurbished, or used products that are in good condition but do not meet Amazon.com's rigorous standards as "new".

Warehouse Deals is part of amazon that has open box, new but with damaged packaging product aka "dinger" and trade ins in generally like new condition. They are considered 3rd party by affiliation and as such the "Amazon Warehouse Deals" distinction but are still part of Amazon.

What is AmazonSmile?

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From Amazon: AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support.

For more information follow the link below:

About AmazonSmile

Is the Amazon Warehouse Deals return policy the same as Amazon's return policy?

Spoiler

Yes! All purchases are eligible for Amazon customer service and 30 day return policy.

I'm using the games sort by console link, and the games will not sort by price properly. What is wrong?

Spoiler

You aren't doing anything wrong, the sort by price feature on Amazon is broken during restocks and or when pricing algorithm goes haywire. During those times, prices don't adjust and assimilate with the current inventory quickly enough to show the sorting as such

I'm waiting for a ps4, xb1, 360, ps3, 3ds, or PS Vita to pop up.. What time do they usually appear?

Spoiler

They can show up any time, the best way to find it is have the item tabbed on your browser, and download an auto refresh app and frequently check it, and or set alerts... Sometimes they will not pop up on amazon warehouse deals storefront, you will need to check the "used" section of the item

Why did all the prices of games randomly jump up?

Spoiler

Games on warehouse deals generally go on a cycle. They will get extremely low, great deals.. Then they will jump back up and restart the cycle of falling in price again.

I have a gaming credit and/or an Amazon gift card. Can both of these be applied to Warehouse Deals orders?

Spoiler

Gift cards can be applied to orders made on warehouse deals, however video game credit is only good for items shipped and sold by "amazon.com", warehouse deals does not count as this.

What was Penny Deals?

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In early September of 2011, tons of newer release, more expensive games popped up for 1 penny each. Many CAG members placed orders, expecting them to get cancelled. Some were cancelled, however many CAGS got a large amount of games for a penny each. There has been no confirmation what exactly happened and why these games were sold for a penny.

What is this "glitch deals" that I keep hearing about in this thread?

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On August 7th, 2014, AWD glitched out similar to how it did around penny deals, except lot of stuff went for cheap instead for a penny. The pricing algorithm went haywire and in the process lot of stuff went for cheap across the AWD spectrum from games to iphones to tablets and everything else in between. The "glitch deal" lasted for maybe a couple of hours and fellow CAGs that were around during that time made out like a bandit. Below is the timeline leading up to the night and the deals that went down on that night.

August 5th - 12:20 pm post 8532

Ryse $7.14

August 5th - 2:35 pm post 8541

PlayStation 3 80GB Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Bundle (A) $44.10
PS3 Little Big Planet 2 Special Edition (A) $2.78
Doom 3 BFG Edition (G) $2.67

Shadow Hearts (A) $7.xx

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (G) $14.12

Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion (G) $5.47 (LN) $6.15

Call of Duty: Ghost Hardened Edition $7.64
Halo 4 Limited Edition (A) $7.07
Marvel Ultimate Alliance Gold Edition (G) $19.19
Max Payne 3 (A) $1.30

August 6th - 12:06 am Post 8628

PS3 500 GB Assassin's Creed III Bundle (G) $99.69

Battlefield 4 (A) $3.98

August 7th - 3:18 am Post 8709 (The Epic Night)

Borderlands Loot Chest G for sub $30

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Limited Edition $13-(LN) $15

COD: Ghosts Prestige (VG) $10

Tomb Raider $8

ACIII 500GB PS3 (LN) $111.88
80Gb Motorstorm bundle $90-$105
80GB Metal Gear Solid 4 (G) $46.43
PS3 320gb Uncharted Bundle $38.64

FFXIII-2 CE G $19.80
Socom 4 Full Deployment $17.66
God of War III Ultimate (A) 14.28 (LN) $15.XX
AC Brotherhood CE $12
Batman Arkham Origins CE (G) $10.53
Borderlands 2 Deluxe Valut Hunter Edition $9.xx
Max Payne 3 Special Edition $9-10
Tron CE $8.XX
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (Limited Edition) (G) $7.20-$7.66
DC Online CE (Batman Statue) $6.xx
Tomb Raider CE $6
Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion 5th Anniversary Edition G $5.06
Lord of the Rings War in the North CE $3
Tony Hawk Ride $3

Dark Souls II Black Armor Edition (A) $16.44
Disney Infinity $7
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations (Limited) (LN) $6.55
Cross Edge $5.92-$6.66
God of War Ascension (LN) $5.90
Metro Last Light Limited (LN) $5.51
DJ Hero $5
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 A $3.96
Cabela's African Adventures (LN) $3.67
Yaiba Ninja Gaiden Z LN $3.48
Marvel Vs Capcom 3 (LN) $3.02
Heavenly Sword (A) $3.xx
Dynasty Warriors 6 $2.87
Dead Space (LN) $2.60
Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning $2.55
Tomb Raider $2.19 $2.53
Madden 25 $2.xx
Dead Island $2.XX
Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest $1.56
Mass Effect 2 (A) 1.23 (LN) 1.48
Infamous $1.XX
Aliens $1.XX

Shadow Hearts (G) $8.24
Samurai Western $3.40
Gungrave (G) $3
Xenosaga $2.38
Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland $2.38
Capcom Fighting Evolution $2.07
Maximo vs Army of Zin $1.94
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny $1.14
Warriors of Might and Magic $.95
Silent Scope 3 $0.89

Grand Theft Auto: Collector's Edition (G) $3.49

Legend of Mana $7-$8.47

Star Ocean: The Second Story $6.XX-$7.69

Marvel Vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes (G) 12.09

The Legend of Dragoon 5.38

Parasite Eve 2 (A) $5.19 (LN) $6.23

Parasite Eve $4.61-$X.XX

Metal Gear Solid $3.90

Wild Arms 2 $3.75-$4.00

Resident Evil 2 $3.62-$4.62

Evil Zone $1.86

Monopoly $0.83

PSP bundles for $24
Warriors of The Lost Empire 1.90

ZombiU LN $6.98
Assassin Creed IV Black Flag VG $3.02 (LN) $3.19
Mass Effect 3 (LN) 2.77
Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition (LN) $2.25
Need for Speed $2
Fifa 13 $2
Scribblenauts Unlimited $2

Metroid Prime Trilogy $10-15

Pokemon Colosseum (LN) $20.83
Pikmin $6.17-$7.40
Resident Evil 0 $2.23-$2.38

Nintendo DS Electric Blue and Animal Crossing Wild World Bundle $12
Tecmo bowl kick off (LN) $2.65
Rayman (LN) $0.97

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance $8

COD: Ghosts Prestige (VG) $42
Forza 5 LE $9-$10
Forza day one $7.xx (LN) $8.xx
Ryse Day One $7.77
Tomb Raider Defenitive Edition Art Book Packaging $6.91
Tomb Raider $6 - $10+

Xbox 360 Resident Evil 5 Elite Red Console $70-$80
250GB Holiday Bundle $20
Consoles $20-$23
xbox360 Arcade Edition $12 (LN) $14
Kinect Sensor with Adventures (Refurbished) $7.77-$8.26

BioShock Infinite: Ultimate Songbird Edition $60-(LN) $71.34
MK9 Tournament Edition $25
BlOps 2 Care Package $20
Game of Thrones Art Book Bundle (LN) $11.94
Bioshock Infinite Premium $9
Payday 2 CE $9.xx
Borderlands 2 Deluxe G $8.72
Forza Horizon Limited Edition $8
Alan Wake CE $8.xx (LN) $9.77
Batman Arkham origins Collectors Edition $7.90
CoD: MW3 Hardened Edition (LN) $6.35
Max Payne 3 Special Edition $6.xx-$7.xx $8.17
Splinter Cell Conviction CE LN $6.03
Street Fighter 4 Collector's Edition (G) $6.70-8
Resident Evil 6 Archives (A) $5.92
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition (A) $5.30:
Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack LN $5.09
COD: Black Ops Hardened Edition $4.xx
Deus Ex Human Rev Augmented Ed. $4.xx
Defiance Collector Edition $4.xx (LN) $5.55
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion CE (LN) $3.97
Absolution Professional Edition $3.xx
Perfect Dark Zero LE $1.xx (LN) $1.20

Bioshock Infinite $6
onechanbara: Bikini Squad (LN) $4.50 $4.79
Battlefield 4 $4.xx
Spec Ops: The Line LN $3.92
EDF 2017 $3.08
Batman Arkham City (LN) $2.85
Little League World Series 2010 $2.82
Madden 25 $2.79-$3.44
The Last Remnant $2.72
Gears of War: Judgment (A) 2.47
XCOM EU (LN) $2.15
Left 4 Dead $2.xx
Aliens: Colonial Marines $2
Rage 360 (LN) $1.92
DoA5 $1.88
Defiance (LN) $1.80
Battlefield 3 LE $1.72
Assassin's Creed 2 (LN) $1.50
Prince of Persia LN $1.32
Kinect Sports Season 2 $1.xx
Dead or Alive 5 $1.xx

Panzer Dragoon Orta (LN) $9
Call of Cthulhu (LN) $9

Halo 2 Limited Edition $5-$6
Star Wars KOTOR 2 (LN) $4.76
Monopoly Party $0.90

Marvel Vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes $5.77

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition (VG Black 32GB $214.55 | VG White 32GB $261.87)
Apple iPad (3rd gen 16GB Verizon 4G White) LN 166.72
Dell Venue 8 Pro $126
Nexus 7 (2013) 32GB VG $114.84
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 White 7in LN $74+
Iphone 4s 64gb @ $74
Lenovo Ideapad (VG) $38.67
10" Dell Windows 8 tab $38
Samsung Galaxy Tab (AT&T) $15-$20
16gb iphone 3 $10
HTC Droid Eris Phone (Verizon Wireless, Phone Only, No Service) (G) $5.26

What states does Amazon charge sales tax?

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Items sold by Amazon.com LLC, or its subsidiaries, and shipped to destinations in the following states are subject to tax:

Arizona
California
Connecticut

Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky

Maryland

Massachusetts
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin

Note: No sales tax is charged when purchasing gift cards; however, purchases paid for with gift cards may be subject to tax.

What do you mean by a "dinger"?

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Dinger = Item is new but the packaging is damaged in some way or form.

These are speculative guesses at best going by descritption of any given item and also taking into account the length of time an item has been out since its release. Shorter the span of time from release of a game or console, better the chance of scoring a new item with damaged packaging aka "dinger".

What condition are products from Warehouse Deals generally in?

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First and foremost all games from AWD are considered used unless specified as new. Usually, games are re-shrinked wrap and depending on condition they can be perfect / brand new, brand new with damaged packaging aka "dinger" to just a game in a generic case. AWD has 5 condition criteria for their listings and they are:

New: Just like it sounds. A brand-new, unused, unopened video game in perfect condition in its original packaging and with all original packaging materials included.

Like New: An apparently unopened video game in perfect condition (although it may be out of its original wrapping). The box and item are pristine, with no signs of wear. Suitable for presenting as a gift. Activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Product may not include downloadable content.

Very Good: A well-cared-for video game that has been played but remains in great condition. The game and its original packaging are complete and slightly worn, but unmarked and undamaged. Activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Product may not include downloadable content.

Good: The video game shows wear from consistent use, but remains in good condition. There may be clear external signs of wear and damage to the original packaging or instructions, but the game plays perfectly. The video game may have identification markings from its owner. Activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Product may not include downloadable content.

Acceptable: The video game is fairly worn, but it continues to work perfectly. The box and instructions may be missing or damaged. The video game may have identification markings from its owner. Sellers are required to note whether the box or instructions are missing in the condition notes field for the item. Activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Product may not include downloadable content.

Any game I have personally ever bought in good or above condition has been in near mint condition. Acceptable ones have been a gamble. Getting DLC with games has also been a gamble and since AWD games are considered used, don't expect unused DLC even though there will be occassions where they may come unused. In regards to DLC, ymmv. Conditon wise, some people have reported that games were scratched with stickers on the insert. Consoles are also usually reported in like new or new condition with box damage. Rarely, a console may be missing a key component such as a power brick. Games listed in "acceptable" condition likely have very beaten up cases, or are missing cases and inserts, and are in not so great condition, but generally have a working game disc. Consoles listed in "acceptable" conditon can be either new in damaged packaging and or a pure gamble in what conditon they will truly be in along with what is included in the box depending on the time frame from release of the console.

Here is an example of a like new handheld (PS Vita) - Thanks Slixshot
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JoNLqd0lqk[/youtube]

Previous Threads:

I:http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256610
II:http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7717783#post7717783
III:http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=291329 - The penny deals craziness
IV:http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=303172
V:http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313299
VI:http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=325923
VII:http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/307758-amazon-warehouse-deals-thread-vii/
VIII: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/318906-amazon-warehouse-deals-thread-viii/
IX: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/322143-amazon-warehouse-deals-thread-ix/
X:http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/326957-amazon-warehouse-deals-thread-x/
XI:http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/328789-amazon-warehouse-deals-thread-xi/

XII:http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/329928-amazon-warehouse-deals-thread-xii/

Lastly, credit for creating and maintaining previous threads and a huge thanks to the one and only "The AWD Guy" poker360. :bow:

 

[amusedtoe]

I was hoping to find something for $175 or less. Nintendo Store is my 2nd option

I think the cheapest the system has been with any regularity was about $210 (don't recall if there err any dips below that though). I believe it's also been a couple months since we've really seen it that low.

 

[whoknows]

I was hoping to find something for $175 or less. Nintendo Store is my 2nd option

It's really not worth it to get it from elsewhere to save a few dollars. At least from Nintendo you know it'll be in amazing condition and it comes with a warranty.

 

[AndyD33]

I think the cheapest the system has been with any regularity was about $210 (don't recall if there err any dips below that though). I believe it's also been a couple months since we've really seen it that low.

$180 if you can find a Zelda bundle at Kmart. (maybe less by now)

And it worked with the 40k bonus SYWR points with purchase of any WiiU system several weeks ago.

Got it and MK8 for $185 OOP. (had a $10 off $50 SYWR coupon to take care of tax)

 

[amusedtoe]

$180 if you can find a Zelda bundle at Kmart. (maybe less by now)

And it worked with the 40k bonus SYWR points with purchase of any WiiU system several weeks ago.

Got it and MK8 for $185 OOP. (had a $10 off $50 SYWR coupon to take care of tax)

Meant on AWD but good luck to anyone looking for those bundles still.

 

[plus1zero]

Including going 3rd party and dropping their console business.

REKT

 

[ThatOneGuyWho]

Including going 3rd party and dropping their console business.

It's funny, I just got a WiiU the other day and was skeptical about it. After actually playing it instead of judging it from the outside, I have to say that Nintendo is the most innovated when it comes to hardware. The gamepad features in games (gyrosensor, blowing into the mic, motion controls; which are amazingly accurate, dual screen action between the TV and pad, etc.) is on another level. It's mainly the gamepad that makes the console innovated.

Anyways, Nintendo going out of business would leave the market in a stale place imo. Sometimes I want my more griddy games but sometimes I want a colorful happy game (not that other platforms don't have it).

Side: The colors in Super Mario 3D World are beautiful! That's one thing Nintendo does that few others do and that's using many colors within a game world and shades. It's a small thing that the programmer in me notices but that alone is something few other games do.

Anyways, try to actually own a WiiU before judging it. I felt somewhat the same way but after playing / owning a WiiU and 3DS, it's clear to me that Nintendo offers a lot of difference in the gaming world that it would be bleak without them.

 

[Olengie]

Nintendo has enough money to survive a lot of things.

 

[J Rokk]

Do you guys think getting a refurbished Wii U from the Nintendo store would be the best bet or wait for a (possible) Cyber Monday etc deal being a better option?

Been wanting to snag one but I don't want to pay over 200 possibly 225 for one.

Thanks for any input.

 

[whoknows]

Yes

 

[amusedtoe]

Do you guys think getting a refurbished Wii U from the Nintendo store would be the best bet or wait for a (possible) Cyber Monday etc deal being a better option?

Been wanting to snag one but I don't want to pay over 200 possibly 225 for one.

Thanks for any input.

Cyber Monday is garbage but I do think there will be a very good deal on the system somewhere during that weekend.

 

[J Rokk]

Cyber Monday is garbage but I do think there will be a very good deal on the system somewhere during that weekend.

That's what I was thinking as well.

I might wait, as I would rather have a new one (bundle preferably) but the 200 price point is looking good to me.

 

[TheGeonaut]

13 of these Swap Force triple packs available starting at $6.06, I bagged one a couple days ago at $5.70:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00F2WNMGU/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-1&condition=used

 

[Electroplasm]

Looking for a Wii U Bundle, hoping to pay around $200 or less. Let me know if you find anything

me thinks there are going to be some crazy wii u deals black friday. it's desperation time for nintendo...could be the best console deal since the ass creed white vita bundle a few years ago

 

[DealSeeker2U]

Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi Limited Edition (A) $16.56 (G) $17.67 (VG) $18.77 (LN) $19.87

 

[sovereignNX-73811]

Finally had time to look at my copy of Lunar CE. Not bad at all. CD and cards are still wrapped.

 

[billyrox]

Just got my Dualshock.  Great condition for 9 bucks!

 

[ritchardf]

It's funny, I just got a WiiU the other day and was skeptical about it. After actually playing it instead of judging it from the outside, I have to say that Nintendo is the most innovated when it comes to hardware. The gamepad features in games (gyrosensor, blowing into the mic, motion controls; which are amazingly accurate, dual screen action between the TV and pad, etc.) is on another level. It's mainly the gamepad that makes the console innovated.

Anyways, Nintendo going out of business would leave the market in a stale place imo. Sometimes I want my more griddy games but sometimes I want a colorful happy game (not that other platforms don't have it).

Side: The colors in Super Mario 3D World are beautiful! That's one thing Nintendo does that few others do and that's using many colors within a game world and shades. It's a small thing that the programmer in me notices but that alone is something few other games do.

Anyways, try to actually own a WiiU before judging it. I felt somewhat the same way but after playing / owning a WiiU and 3DS, it's clear to me that Nintendo offers a lot of difference in the gaming world that it would be bleak without them.

i own it, so here is my judgement, there is a difference between innovation and gimmicks. seriously, blowing into the mic, wtf, id hate to see where that leads to in the future. also its not really new, since the DS also had that feature. the only useful thing is the dual screen which has already been bested with the vita on sony and smartglass for xbox.

 

[neb9]

i own it, so here is my judgement, there is a difference between innovation and gimmicks. seriously, blowing into the mic, wtf, id hate to see where that leads to in the future. also its not really new, since the DS also had that feature. the only useful thing is the dual screen which has already been bested with the vita on sony and smartglass for xbox.

But the Vita + PS4 isn't really dual screen play. It's remote play. And it's $600 compared to $300 for the Wii U.

 

[ThatOneGuyWho]

i own it, so here is my judgement, there is a difference between innovation and gimmicks. seriously, blowing into the mic, wtf, id hate to see where that leads to in the future. also its not really new, since the DS also had that feature. the only useful thing is the dual screen which has already been bested with the vita on sony and smartglass for xbox.

It really depends on how you view the tech. The WiiU doesn't actually see (through the camera) that you are blowing. The mic hears you blowing and that is how it reacts. In Super Mario 3D World, if you blow into the mic you''ll get coins and hidden secrets in the world. Using it to move the platforms is great too.

I admit, at first it seemed out there until I was actually using it than it made sense and was innovated. But its really how each individual person views it.

And you obviously don't own a Vita or a WiiU if you think the Vita is doing dual screen (which it isnt, Remote Play is not dual screen gameplay) better than the WiiU. The WiiU is seemless and actually uses each screen independently from each other. Not just mirroring games but using each screen as it's own gameplay mechanic.

Yoshis Fruit Cart in Nintendo Land is a great example. The fruit is on the TV but not on the gamepad. You have to move Yoshi on the gamepad by drawing where he goes to get the fruit. You use the patterns on both screens to direct where Yoshi goes. In later levels the gamepad gets fewer resources to know where to go.

That right there is innovated in how we play games. I'm loving it right now and wish there were more games (puzzle) that do it. Hopefully Nintendo Land can show what we'll see in Mario Party WiiU.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4UKq3bNPK4

 

[FlyingMonkey9]

I wish vita remote play was like wii u. Even a few feet from my router and pa4 there's too much input lag

 

[amusedtoe]

I wish vita remote play was like wii u. Even a few feet from my router and pa4 there's too much input lag

See I wish WiiU was like Vita remote play. I want to be able to take the gamepad to bed with me but I got more than 8-10 feet from the system and it loses all signal.

 

[Equistina]

See I wish WiiU was like Vita remote play. I want to be able to take the gamepad to bed with me but I got more than 8-10 feet from the system and it loses all signal.

Really?

I can play on the pad from my bedroom no issue :0

 

[ThatOneGuyWho]

See I wish WiiU was like Vita remote play. I want to be able to take the gamepad to bed with me but I got more than 8-10 feet from the system and it loses all signal.

Are you sure? I can take my gamepad outside and still play it.

 

[4thHorseman]

I can echo Eldritch. I have far better remote play with my vita than my Wii U. Doesnt even lag, it flat out wont play when i go into my bedroom (about 10 ft away)

 

[ThatOneGuyWho]

Weird, sounds like you guys have some interference. Which could be something bluetooth, usb wireless adapter, microwave, etc. But no, dual screen action on the WiiU for me is seamless and greatly accurate. 

 

[ChuckInKC]

Weird, sounds like you guys have some interference. Which could be something bluetooth, usb wireless adapter, microwave, etc. But no, dual screen action on the WiiU for me is seamless and greatly accurate.

Ditto. I play Mario Kart on it and never miss a beat. Actually prefer it to the TV screen.

 

[ritchardf]

It really depends on how you view the tech. The WiiU doesn't actually see (through the camera) that you are blowing. The mic hears you blowing and that is how it reacts. In Super Mario 3D World, if you blow into the mic you''ll get coins and hidden secrets in the world. Using it to move the platforms is great too.

I admit, at first it seemed out there until I was actually using it than it made sense and was innovated. But its really how each individual person views it.

And you obviously don't own a Vita or a WiiU if you think the Vita is doing dual screen (which it isnt, Remote Play is not dual screen gameplay) better than the WiiU. The WiiU is seemless and actually uses each screen independently from each other. Not just mirroring games but using each screen as it's own gameplay mechanic.

Yoshis Fruit Cart in Nintendo Land is a great example. The fruit is on the TV but not on the gamepad. You have to move Yoshi on the gamepad by drawing where he goes to get the fruit. You use the patterns on both screens to direct where Yoshi goes. In later levels the gamepad gets fewer resources to know where to go.

That right there is innovated in how we play games. I'm loving it right now and wish there were more games (puzzle) that do it. Hopefully Nintendo Land can show what we'll see in Mario Party WiiU.

ok, so you have had a different experience, since ive had no interest in nintendoland or will i have any in mario party. if something is only utilized in party games, its a gimmick. id love to see this better implemented, its just not being done. ive heard some good ideas with the division, even controlling a drone with a tablet. but right now its mostly the same, an option to play the game off the tv, that is how i compare it until something that interests me comes around. just my opinion, im sure its a great feature for couch multiplayer games, i just dont play those.

 

[whoknows]

Wii U gamepad range is about 10 feet for me as well.

And there is no interference. 

 

[ThatOneGuyWho]

ok, so you have had a different experience, since ive had no interest in nintendoland or will i have any in mario party. if something is only utilized in party games, its a gimmick. id love to see this better implemented, its just not being done. ive heard some good ideas with the division, even controlling a drone with a tablet. but right now its mostly the same, an option to play the game off the tv, that is how i compare it until something that interests me comes around. just my opinion, im sure its a great feature for couch multiplayer games, i just dont play those.

Do you hear yourself? The mechanics are used in other games, not just party games which there is only 1 party game on the WiiU; Nintendo Land. Pikman 3 uses drawing on the map to move to different locations, 3D World uses the blowing mechanic to move platforms as well as find coins, Mario Kart 8 can use the gyrosensor to control cars. Many other games use these features and luckily not as a selling point but as small touches to games. Notice how all these features are used in single player (apart from Mario KArt 8 which can be used for both).

You should really look what other games are doing with it. All the games I've played use it as a independent device for games, not as a mirrored screen.

But yeah, just opinions. I own and played multitude of games so far and now see how much these additions to the gamepad do extend what we can do in games far beyond what the Vita does by just mirroring the screen.

 

[RBK]

If I can get a Wii U for $150 or less, I'm jumping on it ASAP.

Perfect compliment system.

 

[whoknows]

I can't think of a Wii U game I've played where I thought the gimmicky features of the gamepad improved the game. It's always been the opposite.

Seeing a map on it is nice though.

 

[Olengie]

Nice. My Command and Conquer 3 arrived and it's pretty minty. Only played Kane's Wrath and Red Alert 3. Time to play it. 

 

[ThatOneGuyWho]

I can't think of a Wii U game I've played where I thought the gimmicky features of the gamepad improved the game. It's always been the opposite.

Seeing a map on it is nice though.

I didn't say it improved the game, I'm saying the features added that I've played added something new and exciting to these games. When I was talking about the map, in Pikman 3 you can draw on the map and it moves your characters there. You can than look around the playing field to monitor your Pikman and change what they do based on where they are. All the while your character is moving to the base (though you can move him elsewhere).

But I know I can't tell people the WiiU is great b/c of the hate behind it (thinking it's last gen, little 3rd party support, lack of games though it's still new), which I can't blame them for. Once you (not you whoknows) own one and play a good amount of games, you'll see. Hopefully not playing it w/ some premade hatred.

 

[HitmanPham]

Blowing into mic best feature since kinect

 

[lakers714]

Blowing into mic best feature since kinect

Thats the only blowing he going to get

 

[ElMexiMerican]

I've never purchased anything through AWD before, so I was just wondering if anyone knew if there was a difference between a product being marked as LN without any description, and one being marked as LN with a description saying that the packaging may be damaged? 

EDIT: Nvm, apparently they were just new listings so it took a minute for the descriptions to appear.

 

[arsenalcrazy8]

PS3 Saints Row 3 CE (the one with headphones) 7.xx

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005CGOG8E/ref=sr_1_87_olp?s=merchant&ie=UTF8&qid=1410129284&sr=1-87&keywords=collectors&condition=used

 

[ElMexiMerican]

Also, while not related to gaming, AWD just got a huge amount of Pebble watch's in for anyone interested.

Pebble (Black): G-90.59 VG-96.25 LN-101.91 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00BKEQBI0/ref=olp_prime_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used&shipPromoFilter=1

Pebble (Red): VG-99.84 LN-102.04

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00EULMBZC/ref=olp_prime_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used&shipPromoFilter=1

Pebble (White): VG-135.13 LN-138.10

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00KX828DG/ref=olp_prime_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used&shipPromoFilter=1

 

[kickrockz713]

PS3 Saints Row 3 CE (the one with headphones) 7.xx

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005CGOG8E/ref=sr_1_87_olp?s=merchant&ie=UTF8&qid=1410129284&sr=1-87&keywords=collectors&condition=used

Thanks grabbed a vg one that sounded like a dinger

 

[ThatOneGuyWho]

Thats the only blowing he going to get

I'll give you that :lol:

 

[DesertLeo]

Grabbed an acceptable SR3, why not

 

[HitmanPham]

whoops

 

[HitmanPham]

I'll give you that :lol:

Lol as a skinny dude with k pop link and a pokemon avatar I bet you are reeeel popular with the ladies XD... and no not the ones you drug and invite to your 4chan party van.

 

[kickrockz713]

Lol as a skinny dude with k pop link and a pokemon avatar I bet you are reeeel popular with the ladies XD... and no not the ones you drug and invite to your 4chan party van.

Well shit,

 

[DaShaka]

what's the good disk drive to have in an original 360? Have a few and am giving a few away but want to keep the one that hopefully won't RROD for a while....

 

[dreamer131313]

what's the good disk drive to have in an original 360? Have a few and am giving a few away but want to keep the one that hopefully won't RROD for a while....

jasper

 

[RBK]

Where are the deals?

Majority of the stuff I'm looking at can be found for lower prices on the regular Amazon site from third-party sellers.

 

[ThatOneGuyWho]

Lol as a skinny dude with k pop link and a pokemon avatar I bet you are reeeel popular with the ladies XD... and no not the ones you drug and invite to your 4chan party van.

What are you on about?

If you're going to (attempt) to insult me at least have a reason instead of pulling at the air. No better than me saying that you'll never get w/ Chloe as she wouldn't want someone who actually says "lulgasms" and actually proclaims themselves as a system hater. I mean, aren't you a bit old for fanwars.

And why do you assume I'm skinny? But you are right, I am popular w/ a lady. My girlfriend. But I'm sure that's a foreign word for you.

 

[amusedtoe]

jasper

That's chipset and is the desirable one. They also used different types of disc drives at various points an there was one that was preferable because it wasn't like a jet engine. Couldn't tell you about that off the top of my head though.

 

[DaShaka]

That's chipset and is the desirable one. They also used different types of disc drives at various points an there was one that was preferable because it wasn't like a jet engine. Couldn't tell you about that off the top of my head though.

Ah, also good to know thanks, I'll look it up.