Club Nintendo Deals ~ New Games Up (11/17-12/14)

[MrNinjaSquirrel]

Any info for missing or inaccurate additions is very much appreciated; a big thanks to all that have contributed!
 

  
 
Current Promos
N/A

E-Shop Game Rewards
Spend coins to receive a download code redeemable through the Wii Virtual Console or 3DS E-Shop.
Current batch for November 17th-December 14th:

• Pilot Wings - 200
• Vegas Stakes - 200
• Clu Clu Land - 200
• Picturebook: Pop-Up Pursuit - 250
• Tokyo Crash Mobs- 200
•  Kirby's Pinball Land - 150
•  Metroid II: Return of Samus - 150
•  Starship Defense - 200

[customspoiler="What to do if you lose your code"]
If you lost the email you can still retrieve the code.
 
Go to your Club Nintendo account page and open the "Order Inquiries" tab. Find the order number for your download
Finally, go to this page: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/lookup/orders/lookupSupportOrder.do and fill in the form (choose "part", not "repair").
 
-Info courtesy of Teeg
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Past E-Shop and Virtual Console Games
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[customspoiler="October 2014"]
 Wrecking Crew - 200
 Kirby's Dream Course - 200
 Zoda's Revenge - 200
 Maboshi's Arcade - 200
 Kersploosh - 150
 Brain Age Express Math - 200
 3D Classics - Kid Icarus - 200
 Donkey Kong - 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="September 2014"]
Mario Bros. (Wii U) - 200
Super Punch-Out!! - 250
NES Play Action Football - 200
Super Mario Bros. - 200
The Legend of Zelda - 200
Touch Solitaire - 150
Art Style: PiCTOBiTS - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="August 2014"]
 Super Mario Bros 2 - 200
 Excitebike - 200
 /    Star Fox 64 - 250
 /    Vegas Stakes  - 250
 Baseball - 150
 Puzzle League Express - 200
 Mario Golf - 200
 Dr. Mario™ Express - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="July 2014"]
 Kid Icarus 3D Classic - 200
 Metal Torrent - 200
 Donkey Kong Jr. - 200
 /    Paper Mario - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="June 2014"]
 Electroplankton Rec-Rec - 150
 Kirby's Dreamland - 150
 Kirby's Adventure - 200
 /   Mario Party 2 - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="May 2014"]
 Super Metroid - 200
 /   Mario Kart 64 - 250
 Kirby's Adventure 3D classics - 200
 Brain Age: Arts & Letters - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="April 2014"]
 Trajectile - 200
 Art Academy: First Semester - 200
 Super Mario World - 200
 /   Mario Golf - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="March 2014"]
 Kid Icarus of Myths and Monsters - 150
 Number Battle - 200
 Yoshi - 200
 /   Bonsai Barber - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="February 2014"]
 Donkey Kong Jr. - 150
 Art Style: PiCTOBiTS - 150
 Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream - 200
 Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="January 2014"]
 Game & Watch: Cement Factory - 100
 Spin Six - 150
 F-Zero  (Wii U version) - 200
 1080 Snowboarding (Wii Version) - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="December 2013"]
 Super Mario 2 Lost Levels - 150
 Balloon Fight - 200
 Mario's Picross - 100
 Starship Defense - 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="November 2013"]
 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past ~ 150
 Art Style: Cubello ~ 150
 Metroid ~ 150 
 Dillon's Rolling Western ~ 200[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="October 2013"]
 Touch Solitaire ~ 100
 The Legend of Zelda ~ 150
 ThruSpace ~ 150
 Mario Kart (SNES) ~ 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="September 2013"]
 Art Academy: First Semester ~ 150
 Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again ~ 150
 Pilotwings ~ 150
 Zoda's Revenge: Star Tropics II ~ 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="August 2013"]
 Mario Golf ~ 150
 Brain Age Express: Sudoku ~ 150
 Wario's Woods ~ 150
 NES Play Action Football ~ 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="July 2013"]
Aura-Aura Climber ~ 100
Donkey Kong (Gameboy) ~ 100
Super Punch Out!! ~ 150
Star Fox 64 ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="June 2013"]
Metroid II: Return of Samus ~ 150
Link 'n' Launch ~ 150
Super Mario Bros. 3 ~ 150
F-Zero X ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="May 2013"]
3D Classics: Excitebike ~ 150
Art Style: Aquia ~ 100
Maboshi's Arcade ~ 150
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="April 2013"]
Kirby's Pinball Land ~ 150
3D Classics: Urban Champion ~ 150
Super Metroid ~ 150
Super Mario 64 ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="March 2013"]
Super Punch Out! ~ 150
Mario Tennis 64 ~ 150
Starship Defense ~ 150
Kid Icarus 3D Classic ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="February 2013"]
Kirby Super Star ~150
Paper Mario 64 ~ 200
Metal Torrent ~ 150
Birds and Beans ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="January 2013"]
Snowpack Park ~ 150
Mario Kart 64 ~ 200
Tetris ~ 150
Punch Out!! featuring Mr. Dream ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="December 2012"]
Mario Party 2 ~ 150
1080 ~ 150
3D Classics TwinBee ~150
Metroid II ~ 150
Brain Age Express: Sudoku ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="November 2012"]
ThruSpace ~ 150
Art Style Rotozoa ~ 100
Touch Solitaire ~ 100
Mario's Picross ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="October 2012"]
Super Punch Out!! ~ 150
Dr. Mario Online Rx ~ 100
Pro-Putt Domo ~ 100
3D Classics: Urban Champion ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="September 2012"]
Pop Up Pursuit ~ 150
Super Smash Bros. (N64) ~ 200
Bird and Beans ~ 100
Art Academy: First Semester ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="August 2012"]
Play Action Football ~ 100
Fluidity ~ 150
Tennis ~ 150
3D Classics: Excitebike ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="July 2012"]
Bonsai Barber ~ 150
Mario Tennis ~ 150
Golf ~ 150
Starship Defense ~ 150
Electroplankton ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="June 2012"]
Maboshi's Arcade ~ 150
Kirby Super Star ~ 150
Brain Age Express: Sudoku ~ 150
Donkey Kong Mayhem (100 levels) ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="May 2012"]
Eco Shooter: Plant 530 ~ 200
Snowpack Park ~ 150
3D Classics: Urban Champion ~ 150
ArtStyle: Pictobits ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="April 2012"]
Excitebike World Rally ~ 200
You, Me, and the Cubes ~ 200
Metal Torrent ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="March 2012"]
Art Style: Cubello ~ 100
Radar Mission ~ 100
Mario's Picross ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="February 2012"]
Mario Party 2 ~ 150
Art Academy First Semester ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="January 2012"]
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask ~ 150
Dr. Mario Online ~ 100
Dr. Mario Express ~ 150
Kirby's Dreamland (Gameboy) ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="December 2011"]
Fluidity ~ 150
Super Mario Kart ~ 100
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Minis March Again ~ 150
3D Classics: Xevious ~ 100[/customspoiler][/customspoiler]
 
Intend to Buy Surveys
Receive +10 bonus coins when you register these games in future.
Hello Kitty & Sanrio Friends, Racing - expires Nov 4
Sonic Boom -  expires Nov 4
Tetris Ultimate -  expires Nov 4
Disney Planes, Fire & Rescue - expires Oct 28

Winx Club, Saving Alfea - expires Oct 21
Bayonetta 2 - expires Oct 17
Fantasy Life - expires Oct 17

Pokémon Art Academy -  expires Oct 17
Harvest Moon, The Lost Valley - expires Oct 14



New Release Surveys
Receive +10 bonus coins by filling out these bonus surveys within four weeks of a game's launch.
Super Smash Bros. - expires Nov 2
Hyrule Warriors - expires Oct 26
Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit! - expires Oct 16
THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL - expires Oct 16

Gold and Platinum Rewards
Reward are announced after the Club Nintendo year ends on June 30th for those that reach Gold or Platinum status.
 
2014 Platinum Rewards

• Game & Wario
• NES Remix
• EarthBound
• Dr. Luigi
• Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
• Fluidity: Spin Cycle
• Dillon's Rolling Western
• Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move

2014 Gold Rewards

• Ice Climber
• Kid Icarus
• Super Mario Bros. 
• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
• Donkey Kong 3
• Wario Land 2
• Metroid
• Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

Gold Rewards
[customspoiler="Previous Years"]

• 2013 - Nintendo Calender OR Free Downloadable Game. Options included:Super Smash Bros. (Wii Virtual Console)
• Warioware D.I.Y. Showcase (WiiWare)
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (3DS Virtual Console)
• Super Mario Land (3DS Virtual Console)
• Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword (3DS E-Shop)

[*]2012- Nintendo Calender OR Free Downloadable Game. Options included:

• Super Mario Kart
• Metroid II: Return of Samus
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again
• The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

[*]2009-2011 - Nintendo Calender
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Platinum Rewards
[customspoiler="Previous Years"]

• 2013 - Choice of one of the following:Three Poster Set (Zelda, Luigi, and Pikmin)
• Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask OST

[*]2012 - Club Nintendo Poster Set OR Platinum Playing Cards
[*]2011 - Mario & Friends Pin Badge Collection
[*]​2010 - Club Nintendo Figurine (Came in "?" Block Box)
[*]2009 - Doc Louis's Punch-Out!! OR Club Nintendo Mario Plush Hat
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[customspoiler=Basic FAQ]
-Basic Info/Overview
For those that don't know Club Nintendo is Nintendo's loyalty program of sorts. When you buy a Nintendo Console/Handheld, or a Nintendo published game, you get a pin that you can enter online to earn points. These points can then be redeemed for games, accesories, and collectable items. If you earn enough points in a Club year (300 for gold and 600 for platinum, which each have their own reward), you also receive a free bonus only available to a select few. You can read the full list of eligible titles, as well as their point value, here.

-How do I get coins for digital purchases?
In order to earn coins on any digital games you purchase on Wii/WiiU/3DS/DSi, you will first need to link you Club Nintendo account to your system. Instruction for doing so can be found here.

-Can I play the Wii games on my Wii-U?
Yes, but as of now, only in Wii mode. Native Wii U support might be added later on, but will most likely require the typical $1-$1.50 fee to transfer over.

-How do I play Wii games on Wii U
You will need to enter Wii mode on your Wii U. Instructions on doing so can be found http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wiiu/en_na/features_wii_menu.jsp?menu=wii_shop&submenu=wup-wiishop-ht-redeem-code"]here[/url].

- If I don't spend coins for the entire year long period, do they carry over?
Yes, you can keep your coins past the Club Nintendo year they are redeemed in. However they only count toward gold or platinum status for the Nintendo year (june 31st-july 1st) they are redeemed in. After two years old points do expire, so make sure to spend them before then. You can check Coin balance information while, logged in, at the top of the page.

- Is there a list of previous rewards for people who accumulated a lot of coins? Similar to Square Enix's Ultimate Tier?
The extra rewards for Club Nintendo are for those that accumulate enough points to hit Gold or Platinum status (300 and 600 points, respectively). If you reach the required number of points in a year, Nintendo will automatically send you your reward, with no cost to you or your points.

- Does the list of eligible games update as the games come out or on some sort of schedule?
The list will be updated before the game comes out, do to things like Pre-Purchase bonus points. Any game you can buy, should already be on the list and able to redeem.

- When do they typically announce the prizes for Gold and Platinum?
Generally at the end of a Club Nintendo year, but don't expect it anytime soon. Usually it will take at least several months for them to ship it out.

- Is there anyway to enter multiple copies of the same game or device?
They have an option in the settings to make your account a family account, which means it can have sub-accounts that allows you to register multiple copies of games. The coins from all the sub-accounts all end up in the same main account coin collection.

- How does the site show what balance of coins you have to spend versus your total towards Gold/Platinum?
At the top right of the screen you can see the coin counter. The big number is your total coin amount, and the bar underneath is your progress to gold or platinum status. The number needed to advance is displayed directly above said bar. Redeeming your coins does not affect this counter, as it is only reset at the end of the year.

- How can I tell if a code is valid without redeeming it?
If you want to check if a code has already been registered, without registering it yourself, all you need to do is try entering the code while you are logged out. It will tell you the name of the game, as well as how many points it is worth, without activating it.[/customspoiler]

Let me know if I missed anything or if something breaks!

 

[CAGkrazy]

Last year was my 1st year joining club nintendo and i did reach platinum. dissappointed on the reward. I chose the cards. Now im contemplating if i want to aim for platinum this year or just stay gold. They should give those that reach platinum the gold reward plus something else or a better reward like that figurine before.

 

[Jon7]

[quote name='Chrono Gear']Can't decide if I should register my XL or wait and use it for next year. I really want Kid Icarus but I already platted this year and my coin supply is usually pretty tight. [/QUOTE]

Unless you're going to use the XL code for the free game promotion going on right now, you should probably just save it for next years platinum. Kid Icarus is only a couple of dollars anyway.

 

[Devil May Cry]

Thanks for clearing things up guys. Looks like I might be able to get to Platinum if the rate I'm getting coins at continues. Got a couple questions again if someone doesn't mind.

- When do they typically announce the prizes for Gold and Platinum?
- Is there anyway to enter multiple copies of the same game or device?
- How does the site show what balance of coins you have to spend versus your total towards Gold/Platinum?

 

[smokeyjoey8]

[quote name='Devil May Cry']Thanks for clearing things up guys. Looks like I might be able to get to Platinum if the rate I'm getting coins at continues. Got a couple questions again if someone doesn't mind.

- When do they typically announce the prizes for Gold and Platinum?
- Is there anyway to enter multiple copies of the same game or device?
- How does the site show what balance of coins you have to spend versus your total towards Gold/Platinum?[/QUOTE]

They announce the prize usually at the end of the club nintendo year. So, like, the week of July 1. You'll usually receive that award around December. At least that is how long it usually took me to get mine.

They have an option in the settings to make your account a family account, which means it can have sub-accounts that allows you to register multiple copies of games. The coins from all the sub-accounts all end up in the same main account coin collection.

I'm not sure what your third question means. There's only one coin balance and its the one you see at the top of the club nintendo page. If you're asking if, say, you have 600 coins (platinum status), and you spend 300, does that drop you to gold, then no. Once you reach gold or platinum, you've reached that for the year. You can spend all your coins and you'll still be gold or platinum until the club nintendo year ends, and you'll get your reward.

 

[z3razerviper]

[quote name='MrNinjaSquirrel']I've never had any coins expire, so I assumed they were valid forever. Sorry for the misinformation, I'll make sure to double check my answers from now on([/QUOTE]
They used to last forever but nintendo changed the rules a yearnor two ago

 

[mitch079]

There's a great thread in the Nintendo section to discuss the ins and outs of Club Nintendo. http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324119

 

[MrNinjaSquirrel]

[quote name='smokeyjoey8']They announce the prize usually at the end of the club nintendo year. So, like, the week of July 1. You'll usually receive that award around December. At least that is how long it usually took me to get mine.

They have an option in the settings to make your account a family account, which means it can have sub-accounts that allows you to register multiple copies of games. The coins from all the sub-accounts all end up in the same main account coin collection.

I'm not sure what your third question means. There's only one coin balance and its the one you see at the top of the club nintendo page. If you're asking if, say, you have 600 coins (platinum status), and you spend 300, does that drop you to gold, then no. Once you reach gold or platinum, you've reached that for the year. You can spend all your coins and you'll still be gold or platinum until the club nintendo year ends, and you'll get your reward.[/QUOTE]

Added these answers to the OP, hope you don't mind

[quote name='mitch079']There's a great thread in the Nintendo section to discuss the ins and outs of Club Nintendo. http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324119[/QUOTE]

yes, this has been pointed out to me. It's become apparent though that many CAGs don't regularly visit the sub forums, and as such might miss some of the deals offered. So this is more an extension than a replacement of that thread, for those that want it

 

[JKSonic]

I really doubt it will be Luigi related because 2011 was Zelda and there was nothing Zelda related. I don't think they've ever done anything to go with an anniversary/year.

They DEFINITELY need to step it up after last year though. I'm still in disbelief anybody at Nintendo actually the cards were a good enough idea to make them the "top" gift. Sure "a lot" of people may play cards but it's still a pretty niche hobby and even so if I did play cards I couldn't imagine using a collector's set like that with my friends. Yes they were well built and yes they looked cool, but they were still cards. Now a Nintendo CARD-GAME would have at least been a little cooler.

 

[Spuratis]

They should give away a collectors editon wii / wii U remote or something to customize your 3DS/XL.. All the platinum prizes mentioned here just seem so lame. I'd rather just pick a game from the Gold Line up.. I'm 120 points from platinum and really debating on whether or not to use the games I have to get there. Even if they had a game or a couple games exclusive to platinum only people I would do it.. not really interested in anything physical unless it will actually be worth collecting. All these other prizes are on ebay for $20.

 

[admiralvic]

[quote name='JKSonic']I really doubt it will be Luigi related because 2011 was Zelda and there was nothing Zelda related. I don't think they've ever done anything to go with an anniversary/year.

They DEFINITELY need to step it up after last year though. I'm still in disbelief anybody at Nintendo actually the cards were a good enough idea to make them the "top" gift. Sure "a lot" of people may play cards but it's still a pretty niche hobby and even so if I did play cards I couldn't imagine using a collector's set like that with my friends. Yes they were well built and yes they looked cool, but they were still cards. Now a Nintendo CARD-GAME would have at least been a little cooler.[/QUOTE]

2012 was Kirby and they did the circular cards, medal and a few other things we didn't get. However, it didn't get top tier freebie.

The pin / button collection in Japan was in honor of Mario's 25th anniversary. The main difference was that 1 pin said happy 25th. They also had a handkerchief set, not that it matters.

As I've explained SEVERAL times, I think the crappy prizes last year were due to the number of people that hit platinum status last year. It honestly wasn't that hard (compared to the usual rate), since you had the Ambassador program.

3DS - 160
20 free games - 200 (360 or gold)
excitebike / pokemon - 20 (380)
linking your system to club nintendo - like 40 (420)

So really all you needed was 180 coins and you could platinum. Since most people who bought a 3DS wanted Nintendo titles, there was Super Mario 3D Land (like 50 or 470), Zelda (like 50 or 520) and plenty of other games to get you the remaining 80 points.

 

[MrNinjaSquirrel]

if anyone hasn't watched the trailer for Grill-Off with Ultra Hand! they should do so now.

Sometimes I really don't get what Nintendo is thinking

 

[Namurashi]

America usually gets the short end of the stick when it comes to prizes and such. So far NoE and NoJ have gotten better rewards, and rewards that we've got that have gotten upgrades.

Plastic case for their Mario Figurine

http://www.genkivideogames.com/imagesnew/supamarioguzuback.jpg

And NoE got some pretty cool Mario Kart trophies.

http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/231234-Mario Kart Trophies.jpg

I blame Reggie. :[

 

[MrNinjaSquirrel]

[quote name='Namurashi']America usually gets the short end of the stick when it comes to prizes and such. So far NoE and NoJ have gotten better rewards, and rewards that we've got that have gotten upgrades.

Plastic case for their Mario Figurine

http://www.genkivideogames.com/imagesnew/supamarioguzuback.jpg

And NoE got some pretty cool Mario Kart trophies.

http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/231234-Mario Kart Trophies.jpg

I blame Reggie. :[[/QUOTE]

 

[Wompdevil]

[quote name='admiralvic']2012 was Kirby and they did the circular cards, medal...[/QUOTE]

We actually did get the medal, the thing was it was sold out within an hour or so. I managed to snag one luckily, but I think that was the only Kirby reward they had on Club Nintendo.

 

[QiG]

Awesome deal, never registered the XL I traded the original 3DS in for last year and ended up getting the free game. Thanks op!

Finally had enough points to order the Classic Super Mario T-Shirt

 

[admiralvic]

[quote name='Wompdevil']We actually did get the medal, the thing was it was sold out within an hour or so. I managed to snag one luckily, but I think that was the only Kirby reward they had on Club Nintendo.[/QUOTE]

It sold out in like 9 hours... I know this sounds like semantics, but it wasn't anywhere near that popular. Please note, this figure comes AFTER it was posted on CAG, so it might have been a little longer than that. In either case, there was ample time. Also there were the circular cards I mentioned. They were raffled off to a few (forget the exact number) people that registered the Collection by a certain date.

 

[moothemagiccow]

I'd rather have a $10 eshop card than any prize they've ever had. I have enough knick knacks

 

[ZombiesWorld]

I've got a couple questions for you guys/gals.

1. Can you get both a Gold and Platinum rewards? Or is it just one or the other? (If I get Metroid 2 now will I not be able to get the poster set at platinum?)

2. Have they ever had any decent game sales in there featured game offers? Or is it always four not so great games for 150 coins each?

 

[admiralvic]

[quote name='ZombiesWorld']I've got a couple questions for you guys/gals.

1. Can you get both a Gold and Platinum rewards? Or is it just one or the other? (If I get Metroid 2 now will I not be able to get the poster set at platinum?)

2. Have they ever had any decent game sales in there featured game offers? Or is it always four not so great games for 150 coins each?[/QUOTE]

One or the other.

Some are awful, some are okay, some are good and once in a while they're amazing. Like I saw Smash Bros (N64) offered once.

 

[mitch079]

[quote name='MrNinjaSquirrel']
yes, this has been pointed out to me. It's become apparent though that many CAGs don't regularly visit the sub forums, and as such might miss some of the deals offered. So this is more an extension than a replacement of that thread, for those that want it[/QUOTE]

I don't know man, if this thread is supposed to be about any deals/specials with the rewards program, that's fine but to discuss the ins and outs of the club seems to make this thread redundant and not serve its intended purpose.

 

[admiralvic]

[quote name='mitch079']I don't know man, if this thread is supposed to be about any deals/specials with the rewards program, that's fine but to discuss the ins and outs of the club seems to make this thread redundant and not serve its intended purpose.[/QUOTE]

That can be said of several other threads, like the PSN deal thread.

 

[golfer]

[quote name='mitch079']I don't know man, if this thread is supposed to be about any deals/specials with the rewards program, that's fine but to discuss the ins and outs of the club seems to make this thread redundant and not serve its intended purpose.[/QUOTE]

Not only can this be said of many other threads but just look at the number of hits and replys this thread has gotten over the last week. It is educating people on club nintendo as well as giving existing information to members who havent been active for a while.

OT- I have washed my mario shirt a couple of times now (got it along with the pouch for a combined 500 coins when the 72 hour luigi sale was going on) and it definitely does run a little small. I am usually a medium in shirts but ordered a large based on eveyone elses opinion online and large was the way to go. (I even wear small with collared (mostly golf) shirts.) Also, last year was my first in CN and also my first hitting platinum, I chose the posters. I enjoy them but would much rather have something like the figurine they gave out in 2010. I am platinum again this year and hope no other games are good so I can save my remaining unredeemed points to try to hit platinum again next year.

 

[Alucard400]

I think points expire so you can't always hit platinum every year and get the platinum award yearly for not spending your points at all the whole time you're a club nintendo member.

 

[MrNinjaSquirrel]

[quote name='Alucard400']I think points expire so you can't always hit platinum every year and get the platinum award yearly for not spending your points at all the whole time you're a club nintendo member.[/QUOTE]

actually, the points toward gold/platinum reset at the end of the CN year, so even if they didn't expire people couldn't do that

 

[thisboywillbreak]

Already picked up LM2 and don't want to upgrade to an XL yet.
Can I just buy a registration code to get the free game?

I'm not sure how the bonus game redemption works.

 

[admiralvic]

[quote name='thisboywillbreak']Already picked up LM2 and don't want to upgrade to an XL yet.
Can I just buy a registration code to get the free game?

I'm not sure how the bonus game redemption works.[/QUOTE]

Yes, but you will be paying a premium premium.

 

[thisboywillbreak]

[quote name='admiralvic']Yes, but you will be paying a premium premium.[/QUOTE]

As in you don't like people buying codes?

 

[admiralvic]

[quote name='thisboywillbreak']As in you don't like people buying codes?[/QUOTE]

As in a lot of people know about the promo and will ask more for it (I recall people claiming in the Pikachu threads a LM2 / Pokemon code was FAIRLY priced at $10 dollars) and systems are worth more coins. You figure LM 2 is like 40 coins, where as a system is 160, so... yea, two premiums.

 

[thisboywillbreak]

[quote name='admiralvic']As in a lot of people know about the promo and will ask more for it (I recall people claiming in the Pikachu threads a LM2 / Pokemon code was FAIRLY priced at $10 dollars) and systems are worth more coins. You figure LM 2 is like 40 coins, where as a system is 160, so... yea, two premiums.[/QUOTE]

Ahh, I see what you mean.
Well thank you for the input!

 

[jl_rival]

If anyone can help me with my question, I would be grateful!
After making an nintendo club account, I went ahead and registered my Pikachu 3DS XL in order to get the free game(s), do I have to buy one of the two games; Pokemon Mystery Dungeon or Luigi Mansion: Dark's Moon in order to get the free game out of the five that you can choose? If so I thought all you had to do was registered the 3DS and you got Luigi Mansion: Dark's Moon & one of the free games out of the five!

 

[admiralvic]

[quote name='jl_rival']If anyone can help me with my question, I would be grateful!
After making an nintendo club account, I went ahead and registered my Pikachu 3DS XL in order to get the free game(s), do I have to buy one of the two games; Pokemon Mystery Dungeon or Luigi Mansion: Dark's Moon in order to get the free game out of the five that you can choose? If so I thought all you had to do was registered the 3DS and you got Luigi Mansion: Dark's Moon & one of the free games out of the five![/QUOTE]

You got to buy DM or Pokemon. If you got both, then I am sure CAG would have exploded from people trying to score from this deal.

 

[jl_rival]

[quote name='admiralvic']You got to buy DM or Pokemon. If you got both, then I am sure CAG would have exploded from people trying to score from this deal.[/QUOTE]

Thank you for answering my question, now time to buy Luigi's Mansion!

 

[CAiNiACprime]

[quote name='jl_rival']Thank you for answering my question, now time to buy Luigi's Mansion! [/QUOTE]

I highly recommend Layton as your free game of choice. The franchise is superb.

 

[MR_E]

[quote name='CAiNiACprime']I highly recommend Layton as your free game of choice. The franchise is superb.[/QUOTE]

I went with Mario just because, being the proprietary Mario title, it's less likely to drop in price from the $40 MSRP or hit clearance bins. Layton was just at $20 on newegg a few weeks ago...and Art Academy/Freaky Forms are already at the $20 mark. Seemed like the logical choice CAG-wise...hehe

 

[CAiNiACprime]

[quote name='MR_E']I went with Mario just because, being the proprietary Mario title, it's less likely to drop in price from the $40 MSRP or hit clearance bins. Layton was just at $20 on newegg a few weeks ago...and Art Academy/Freaky Forms are already at the $20 mark. Seemed like the logical choice CAG-wise...hehe[/QUOTE]

Can't dispute that, and I tend to agree, I've just gotten much more enjoyment/hours out of Layton than any Mario title except perhaps Mario 64.

 

[Teeheehee]

[quote name='CAiNiACprime']Can't dispute that, and I tend to agree, I've just gotten much more enjoyment/hours out of Layton than any Mario title except perhaps Mario 64.[/QUOTE]

If I didn't have OCD, I would have enjoyed Layton a lot more. With the consumable hint coins and permanently losing picarats for wrong answers, I was saving before every puzzle and reloading if I made a bad guess or calculation. I got burnt out from that at the 2nd game.

 

[UlysisAM]

Anyone know when the next round of games for coins will be shown today? 12PM EDT (9AM PDT)?

 

[Zonic505]

Tends to be around Noon EST, though sometimes might be an hour or so after that.

 

[Bumslie]

[quote name='Zonic505']Tends to be around Noon EST, though sometimes might be an hour or so after that.[/QUOTE]

Sweet hope they add some good 3DS games. Love these 150 coin downloads.

 

[Kolma]

Kinda hoping 3D Classics Xevious returns, it's the only 3D classics I am missing

 

[UlysisAM]

Would love to see Donkey Kong: Original Edition available.

 

[Kolma]

[quote name='UlysisAM']Would love to see Donkey Kong: Original Edition available.[/QUOTE]
That would upset me, I bought Art Academy digitally just so I could get DK:OE
My money would have instead gone to a physical Paper Mario (I like to keep retail games as retail)

 

[zinkpro45]

Just updated!

Super Mario 64
Super Metroid
Kirby's Pinball Land
Urban Champion

 

[Zonic505]

Games are up:

- Super Mario 64 (Wii, 200 coins)
- Super Metroid (Wii, 150 coins)
- Kirby's Pinball Land (3DS, 150 coins)
- 3D Classics: Urban Champion (3DS, 150 coins)

Can't go wrong with Super Mario 64. Super Metroid, if you have a Wii U, it'll be 30 cents from May 15th to June 13th. Kirby's Pinball Land is decent (I might get it out of nostalgia when I played it as a kid), though I've heard very "meh" reactions to Urban Champion, probably should save your coins.

 

[opterasis]

Since I only have a 3DS, boooo to this update. I'd be excited about Super Metroid if I had a Wii.

 

[QuarterRoy00]

I've been patiently waiting for Mario 64 to be an offering for coins. So a big huzzah to this update.

 

[Jon7]

[quote name='Zonic505']I've heard very "meh" reactions to Urban Champion, probably should save your coins.[/QUOTE]

Urban Champion is just awful...no one waste your coins on it please.

 

[MrNinjaSquirrel]

Updated the OP with the new games. Sorry for the delay, didn't noticed they'd changed over. Psyched about Super Metroid, as I'll finally get a chance to play it Weird that Super Mario 64 is 200 though, instead of 150

 

[Zonic505]

N64 games tend to be 200 coins while SNES and portable downloads (GB, DSiWare, 3DSware) are 150 or cheaper. I guess coin value is based on the original pricing of the games.

Ya know, now that I think about it, I think this is the 2nd time or so Urban Champions has been offered as a reward.....Still seemed like a weird choice to get a 3D Classics remake.

 

[stewie75]

was really hoping kirby 3D classic would be an option for 3DS. maybe next month.