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!

 

[io]

Sorry to distract from the controller, and, uh, Dexter's Lab talk, but just wanted to post a reminder that Dragon Quest IX codes expire today, July 11th. It will be interesting to see if Nintendo removes it from the eligibility list immediately.

 

[psunami]

Sweet Zombie Jebus is Kid Icarus hard.  I'm amazed that I was able to finish that game as a kid.  I played it for about 20 minutes last night and couldn't get past the first area.  Crazy.

 

[rcerboss]

I've had third party controllers in general before (frankly, I love my Megaman Gamecube Controller & my epic mickey chuks). My problem isn't exactly with those that are sold in stores, ones actually sold in credible places can be pretty good. I have my eye on the Disney infinity & COD wii motes in particular.

Mostly I was referring to the third party chucks on ebay that are crappy Chinese knockoffs. Their build quality is not as good, the control sticks will often either be too stiff or get stuck in one position, they'll stop working after a short amount of use, or they won't work properly to begin with.
However, the number 1 reason I wouldn't use a third party chuck from these sellers is: I've seen multiple cases of them frying perfectly working legitimate wii motes. Unfortunately, a good buddy of mine purchased both a wii mote & nunchuk from one of these sellers. Of course the wii mote died instantly, but the nunchuk survived long enough to kill his legitimate wii mote. He plugged it in, popped in a game & suddenly everything stopped working. Wii mote's been dead ever since. Had no problems prior to that.

I see, and yeah I don't just randomly buy off of ebay either so maybe that's why I've never had much trouble. I am not opposed to buying a new 3rd party controller on ebay but only after doing the research and having at least a couple people vouch for it's quality.

And I never got why people buy crap like a golden Wiimote like it's some sort of investment. You really think it's gonna be worth anything in 10 years (assuming WiiU isn't "current gen" anymore)? Yeah you'll see them priced on Amazon for a few hundred bucks, but how many of those do you really think sell? Even if it does sell, if you want to invest your money, there are so many better, more efficient ways to do it than buy crap, let it sit for a decade, then sell it for a couple hundred bucks of profit.

I have statues, busts, LE controllers, CE of games, various collectables, ect. and not a single one is kept in the box. I have a friend who owns an old shop that sells record/comics/games/ect and he'll be the first to tell you that buying comics/toys/statues/games/ect is one of the worst ways to spend your money from an investment standpoint, and at the end of it all you will be lucky to break even.

Sweet Zombie Jebus is Kid Icarus hard. I'm amazed that I was able to finish that game as a kid. I played it for about 20 minutes last night and couldn't get past the first area. Crazy.

Uh, I don't know what to tell you. I played all 3 Kid Icarus games around Xmas last year and found them all easy enough. The 3DS one was a bit trickier due to the controls but I didn't think any of them were bad.

 

[matrix9280]

Instead of bragging maybe you could offer tips to help people play better. If you're not part of the solution you're part of the problem.

 

[maximumzero]

Reading this thread. I can't believe how many people are actually using the special edition WiiMote for gaming. I currently just have the Zelda and Mario remote, but going to collect the rest. However I don't care about finding a matching nunchuck since none of these are ever going to get played with. I did get the Gold CN chuck & Gold classic but those aren't being used either.

What good is a Wii Remote if you're not going to use it?

 

[JamesJoyce]

Regarding the digital deluxe promotion, I was one point short of $5 after getting Zelda. Instead of wasting my coins on Donkey Kong Jr, I decided to purchase another MK8 code from the trading forum and got me Pikmin 3 as well. That registered as $59.99 in the DD promotion, and now I have $10 earned.

Pretty awesome that this works, I can highly recommend this if you are part of the DD promotion. Plus, with all the points I am now close to platinum for next year already.

 

[rcerboss]

Instead of bragging maybe you could offer tips to help people play better. If you're not part of the solution you're part of the problem.

I wasn't bragging, just saying the game wasn't that bad IMO. And it's a ing NES platformer/shooter, what tips do you want me to give? Be careful how you time your jumps and watch out for enemies?

This isn't Gamefaqs.....

 

[maximumzero]

Regarding the digital deluxe promotion, I was one point short of $5 after getting Zelda. Instead of wasting my coins on Donkey Kong Jr, I decided to purchase another MK8 code from the trading forum and got me Pikmin 3 as well. That registered as $59.99 in the DD promotion, and now I have $10 earned.

Pretty awesome that this works, I can highly recommend this if you are part of the DD promotion. Plus, with all the points I am now close to platinum for next year already.

Yep, it's pretty damn neat. A shame it'll only be around for another 5 months.

 

[matrix9280]

I wasn't bragging, just saying the game wasn't that bad IMO. And it's a ing NES platformer/shooter, what tips do you want me to give? Be careful how you time your jumps and watch out for enemies?

This isn't Gamefaqs.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7hvpjBz6K0

 

[soonersfan60]

I'm actually surprised there wasn't a better meme picture for that. This was literally the only one I could find.

There has to be a clever way to do a NRFB meme with Gamestop involved somehow... LOL

 

[Bobby's World]

Regarding the digital deluxe promotion, I was one point short of $5 after getting Zelda. Instead of wasting my coins on Donkey Kong Jr, I decided to purchase another MK8 code from the trading forum and got me Pikmin 3 as well. That registered as $59.99 in the DD promotion, and now I have $10 earned.
Pretty awesome that this works, I can highly recommend this if you are part of the DD promotion. Plus, with all the points I am now close to platinum for next year already.

Kind of old news...I received $20 from downloading all 4 games. Already platinum for 2015

 

[JamesJoyce]

Kind of old news...I received $20 from downloading all 4 games. Already platinum for 2015

Well, not everybody is reading this topic as religiously as you do, and with a lot of new WiiU owners due to MK8, myself included, I thought I'd bring it up. Never had heard about this promotion before I saw a thread on reddit, Nintendo does not promote it well.

 

[rcerboss]

Well, not everybody is reading this topic as religiously as you do, and with a lot of new WiiU owners due to MK8, myself included, I thought I'd bring it up. Never had heard about this promotion before I saw a thread on reddit, Nintendo does not promote it well.

Yeah I completely forgot about it. I almost never use the eshop but it seems I've built up around $50 in credit, I'm guessing from various promotions and codes I've gotten?

Anyways do I really have to register all of these in $5 increments, I mean surely there's a way to add them all together right? I think I have around $50 in codes, it's gonna be a pain in the ass if I have to do this 10 times.

 

[Bobby's World]

Well, not everybody is reading this topic as religiously as you do, and with a lot of new WiiU owners due to MK8, myself included, I thought I'd bring it up. Never had heard about this promotion before I saw a thread on reddit, Nintendo does not promote it well.

I don't follow this thread that much...I just happened to bump into your comment

 

[Bobby's World]

Yeah I completely forgot about it. I almost never use the eshop but it seems I've built up around $50 in credit, I'm guessing from various promotions and codes I've gotten?

Anyways do I really have to register all of these in $5 increments, I mean surely there's a way to add them all together right? I think I have around $50 in codes, it's gonna be a pain in the ass if I have to do this 10 times.

Wah wah free money is Soooooo hard 2 get wah

 

[ctclements]

I'm still waiting to hear the tips and tricks for Kid Icarus hahaha.

 

[rcerboss]

Wah wah free money is Soooooo hard 2 get wah

Yeah yeah I'm bitching about free stuff, so ingrateful, ect.

My point is, Nintendo is a tech-based company, so why is redeeming anything from them digitally so inconvienent? I remember it being a pain in the ass to download 20 ambassador games 1 at a time, but at least you could argue that was somehow a 3DS issue. There's no reason Nintendo can't lump all of your $5 vouchers together into a single voucher.

I suppose I will just redeem one a day... not like I need them all right now anyways.

I'm still waiting to hear the tips and tricks for Kid Icarus hahaha.

I don't know, I'm all tipped out. This looks helpful though, it includes some awesome cheats like jumping and moving.

 

[ctclements]

I don't know, I'm all tipped out. This looks helpful though, it includes some awesome cheats like jumping and moving.

The image is broken! I'll never know how to get through Kid Icarus now!

 

[rcerboss]

The image is broken! I'll never know how to get through Kid Icarus now!

rofl

http://www.flyingomelette.com/kidicarus/scans/manual-pgs11-12.jpg

Seriously though I really didn't think the game was that hard, I beat it pretty quickly. I dunno, maybe it's me, I just know I had a much harder time getting through games like Megaman(s), Contra, and Zelda. Zelda is practically unplayable without a guide, I don't know how in the hell I ever finished that thing but I remember despising it so much I avoided the series altogether until Minish Cap lol.

 

[admiralvic]

Instead of bragging maybe you could offer tips to help people play better. If you're not part of the solution you're part of the problem.

Well, not everybody is reading this topic as religiously as you do, and with a lot of new WiiU owners due to MK8, myself included, I thought I'd bring it up. Never had heard about this promotion before I saw a thread on reddit, Nintendo does not promote it well.

One thing I love about CAG is that you can do something "helpful" or you think is right and still get in an argument or have people call you out. Like what kind of killer tips are you really going to give for an NES game? Aim better, plan your jumps, read this easily googled guide for helpful items and one ups? In many ways I would consider that just as, if not more insulting, than simply saying "While I got no tips, I personally found them easy."

Same goes for James comment. I wouldn't say "thats old news" is necessarily an attack or something really negative, since Its been mentioned a lot on CAG. It was constantly mentioned in the Mario Kart 8 promo thread, it was mentioned in the Mario Kart 8 get all the digital games for more or less "free" threads OP, I touched on it when I referenced the thread a few pages back and thats just what I found... so it was definitely out there.

 

[JamesJoyce]

Well you might have noticed that a classic forum structure and all the unmoderated off-topic talk, in which I am now engaging as well, don't go together very well and make it very easy to miss crucial information. The only recipe against that is to bring it up again and again.

So, people, google for WiiU Digital Deluxe Promo if you bought the M&L WiiU. And the free MK8 games count as purchases at full retail price.

 

[botticus]

My point is, Nintendo is a tech-based company, so why is redeeming anything from them digitally so inconvienent? I remember it being a pain in the ass to download 20 ambassador games 1 at a time, but at least you could argue that was somehow a 3DS issue. There's no reason Nintendo can't lump all of your $5 vouchers together into a single voucher.

Because the codes are created as you earn them. Kinda like Best Buy Reward Zone. If you are set up for $5 increments, you can't tell them you just want one $10 certificate after you've earned two $5 ones. Since you like convenience so much, this is done so you don't have to walk through any additional steps when you just want to redeem a voucher.

I know there is a lot in life and Nintendo to complain about, but really, you'd have already redeemed the ten codes in the time it took you to write that response.

(Now what they should really do is just allow you to redeem via the web, without having to go to the eShop, since the accounts are connected on some level. Of course then you get into debates about whether it should be done automatically in case you want to give away a code)

 

[ctclements]

Well, after reading these tips I think I'm going to go ahead and pick up Kid Icarus.  I was worried it would be hard, but apparently all I need to do is jump and shoot a little bit better.  Thanks guys.

I swear I already have this on the 3DS, but I don't see it installed.  Maybe I'm thinking of my NES copy?

 

[rcerboss]

Because the codes are created as you earn them. Kinda like Best Buy Reward Zone. If you are set up for $5 increments, you can't tell them you just want one $10 certificate after you've earned two $5 ones. Since you like convenience so much, this is done so you don't have to walk through any additional steps when you just want to redeem a voucher.

I know there is a lot in life and Nintendo to complain about, but really, you'd have already redeemed the ten codes in the time it took you to write that response.

I didn't mean to make it sound like it was some massive problem that would make me boycott Nintendo or anything, it is certainly worth the effort to redeem these codes and I am glad I have them at all. I was just trying to call out these little frustrations that you'd think wouldn't be an issue for a company today, especially one like Nintendo. It's not like I can copy/paste these codes like I would with Best Buy either, I have to manually type each one into the system. Again, not a dealbreaker by any means, I just don't understand why they can't do something about that to simplify the process? Destructoid did a piece on it way back when, I can see if I can dig it up later.

And I thought you could combine Best Buy RZ certs? The only time I ever came close to spending the $500+ needed for that was when I bought my launch WiiU but I seem to recall getting a $10 cert for that? I don't know, that was so long ago lol.

Well, after reading these tips I think I'm going to go ahead and pick up Kid Icarus. I was worried it would be hard, but apparently all I need to do is jump and shoot a little bit better. Thanks guys.

I swear I already have this on the 3DS, but I don't see it installed. Maybe I'm thinking of my NES copy?

There is a 3D classics version on 3DS. I don't think it would be in the VC section of the eshop but I dunno.

 

[psunami]

Well, after reading these tips I think I'm going to go ahead and pick up Kid Icarus. I was worried it would be hard, but apparently all I need to do is jump and shoot a little bit better. Thanks guys.

Yeah, I wasn't really looking for tips or tricks either on the game, just lamenting the fact that my gaming skills seem to be degrading as the years go on.

I'll be giving it another go again this evening.

 

[ConkerFun]

Sorry to distract from the controller, and, uh, Dexter's Lab talk, but just wanted to post a reminder that Dragon Quest IX codes expire today, July 11th. It will be interesting to see if Nintendo removes it from the eligibility list immediately.

what really? i still have the code.

 

[rcerboss]

Yeah, I wasn't really looking for tips or tricks either on the game, just lamenting the fact that my gaming skills seem to be degrading as the years go on.

I'll be giving it another go again this evening.

Yeah and I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be part of the problem either, I always want to be part of the solution

 

[DetectiveConanA113]

Somewhat more on topic question:
Who has had luck redeeming CN codes from prior to 2010? I tried to redeem Rhythm Heaven a few days ago, the game registered but no points.

Well you might have noticed that a classic forum structure and all the unmoderated off-topic talk, in which I am now engaging as well, don't go together very well and make it very easy to miss crucial information. The only recipe against that is to bring it up again and again.

So, people, google for WiiU Digital Deluxe Promo if you bought the M&L WiiU. And the free MK8 games count as purchases at full retail price.

No offense meant, but if your problem is missing "crucial information" the actual solution would be to check the dedicated MK8 free download promotion thread. Where the DD promotion is mentioned every few posts.
At least, that is what I would do considering the thread is about all things to do with the free game download promotion.

 

[DetectiveConanA113]

Somewhat more on topic question:
Who has had luck redeeming CN codes from prior to 2010? I tried to redeem Rhythm Heaven a few days ago, the game registered but no points.

Well you might have noticed that a classic forum structure and all the unmoderated off-topic talk, in which I am now engaging as well, don't go together very well and make it very easy to miss crucial information. The only recipe against that is to bring it up again and again.

So, people, google for WiiU Digital Deluxe Promo if you bought the M&L WiiU. And the free MK8 games count as purchases at full retail price.

No offense meant, but if your problem is missing "crucial information" the actual solution would be to check the dedicated MK8 free download promotion thread. Where the DD promotion is mentioned every few posts.
At least, that is what I would do considering the thread is about all things to do with the free game download promotion.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for random helpful information, and I also think it's cool that the free game counts. I'm just pointing that out.

 

[admiralvic]

Somewhat more on topic question:
Who has had luck redeeming CN codes from prior to 2010? I tried to redeem Rhythm Heaven a few days ago, the game registered but no points.

I redeemed Twilight Princess, Wii Fit, Wii Fit Plus and Endless Ocean no problem.

Well you might have noticed that a classic forum structure and all the unmoderated off-topic talk, in which I am now engaging as well, don't go together very well and make it very easy to miss crucial information. The only recipe against that is to bring it up again and again.

So, people, google for WiiU Digital Deluxe Promo if you bought the M&L WiiU. And the free MK8 games count as purchases at full retail price.

And you might have noticed the Club Nintendo thread is like 9 fairly active site members talking about various things. If this thread was actually on-topic, it would be like 20 pages long, mostly be a few posts every month when new games are announced and random bumps for new prizes. Furthermore, the Digital DX stuff is probably better suited for the eShop deal thread or the pointless additional Mario Kart 8 promo thread. Again, nothing against you giving the information, but thats just how things go on CAG.

 

[GamerChris]

Somewhat more on topic question:
Who has had luck redeeming CN codes from prior to 2010? I tried to redeem Rhythm Heaven a few days ago, the game registered but no points.

I noticed Punch Out Wii didn't give me any points either.

 

[DetectiveConanA113]

Huh...weird selective point giving going on here. Glad I'm not the only one though. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[admiralvic]

Huh...weird selective point giving going on here. Glad I'm not the only one though. Thanks for the help guys.

I registered my games around 1 PM EST on July 1st, so it's entirely possible I simply lucked out and got them in before Nintendo put the changes into motion.

 

[ctclements]

Yeah, I wasn't really looking for tips or tricks either on the game, just lamenting the fact that my gaming skills seem to be degrading as the years go on.

I'll be giving it another go again this evening.

Do 3D classic games allow save states? That would obviously help out a lot. I have Excite Bike as a 3D classic, but haven't checked.

 

[Kirin Lemon]

I noticed Punch Out Wii didn't give me any points either.

The PINs for Punch Out (Wii) and Rhythm Heaven (DS) expired quite a while ago.

 

[io]

The PINs for Punch Out (Wii) and Rhythm Heaven (DS) expired quite a while ago.

Did these have expiration dates on them? So far I have not heard of non-expiration date codes expiring or being removed from eligibility by Nintendo. Note (for others since I know you know) this is different than games that were never eligible for coins to begin with (like Excite Truck and Battalion Wars 2).

I noticed the Selects version of Punch-Out is still on the list.

Hmmm... I still have a Punch-Out code (non-Selects version) and it does not have an expiration. So I guess they did quietly "retire" that one without telling anyone. That does not bode well for the rest of the older (pre-2010) codes.

 

[Friend of Sonic]

I kind of want Kid Icarus because I like the fact they improved some stuff but god I hated it so much on the NES

 

[slowdive21]

I would of posted this:
http://global3.memecdn.com/dexters-lab-never-remove-from-box_o_271834.jpg

Spoiler

Just in case no one watches Toy Hunter on the travel channel: that mork doll was limited in run (it was pulled from shelves pretty quickly) & was one of the only figures made in Robin Williams likeness to this day

I could have just have easily been that toy hunter guy. I could have definitely been one of the "thrift guys", but that's ok. One day my wealth of knowledge will be tapped by someone. Before he had his own show I used to laugh at his booth at the comic conventions because he had mostly best buy penny items.

I need to do some post play surveys now. Gotta get that plat!

 

[Kirin Lemon]

Did these have expiration dates on them? So far I have not heard of non-expiration date codes expiring or being removed from eligibility by Nintendo. Note (for others since I know you know) this is different than games that were never eligible for coins to begin with (like Excite Truck and Battalion Wars 2).

I noticed the Selects version of Punch-Out is still on the list.

Hmmm... I still have a Punch-Out code (non-Selects version) and it does not have an expiration. So I guess they did quietly "retire" that one without telling anyone. That does not bode well for the rest of the older (pre-2010) codes.

I believe those games were specifically mentioned in a statement from Club Nintendo about not being eligible for coins after a certain date.

 

[ctclements]

I kind of want Kid Icarus because I like the fact they improved some stuff but god I hated it so much on the NES

Do you know what they improved, other than graphics? I'm still debating using coins on this, I have all the ambassador games and haven't really played them, but something about Kid Icarus calls to me.

 

[io]

I believe those games were specifically mentioned in a statement from Club Nintendo about not being eligible for coins after a certain date.

Crap, well then I missed it. Are there any others?

 

[DetectiveConanA113]

Ah I see. That answers my question then. I know it wasn't on the eligible list, but I was able to register other games not on that list before (of course it was a few months ago so maybe something was changed).

I could have just have easily been that toy hunter guy. I could have definitely been one of the "thrift guys", but that's ok. One day my wealth of knowledge will be tapped by someone. Before he had his own show I used to laugh at his booth at the comic conventions because he had mostly best buy penny items.

Eh, I could care less about the guys in those shows. I just watch for the toy facts.
At least he's a semi decent guy in person.

 

[Cheapskate]

Here's the Kid Icarus tip you've been waiting for:

It becomes much easier once you realize the game literally teaches you how to play it wrong. Immediately you encounter seemingly infinitely respawning enemies, which cause you to think your best bet is to try and dodge them while plowing through the level.

But if you do this, you will fail, because you need every kill you can get in order to level up.

It's not at all obvious, but there's an XP/leveling system built into the game, and you want to kill as many enemies as you encounter. You'll discover that the enemies do not infinitely respawn after all, and you want to keep killing each set, not moving on until that set has stopped respawning.

I take donations of eShop download codes and coin codes, thank you. ;-)

 

[burritoman]

Here's the Kid Icarus tip you've been waiting for:

It becomes much easier once you realize the game literally teaches you how to play it wrong. Immediately you encounter seemingly infinitely respawning enemies, which cause you to think your best bet is to try and dodge them while plowing through the level.

But if you do this, you will fail, because you need every kill you can get in order to level up.

It's not at all obvious, but there's an XP/leveling system built into the game, and you want to kill as many enemies as you encounter. You'll discover that the enemies do not infinitely respawn after all, and you want to keep killing each set, not moving on until that set has stopped respawning.

I take donations of eShop download codes and coin codes, thank you. ;-)

No shit? I have hated this game for 30 years....might have to play it and test this method.

Thanks.

 

[ebucel]

Come on! where are the Details NOA? 

 

[Shadowmoses12]

did Japan and Europe announce their club nintendo gold/plat

 

[Sychophantom]

Nobody has announced yet, or it'd be blown up on the various news/scene sites with random people bitching.

Give it time. The bitching will come here soon enough.

 

[admiralvic]

Nobody has announced yet, or it'd be blown up on the various news/scene sites with random people bitching.

Give it time. The bitching will come here soon enough.

They should have done it today. My love for Captain Falcon / him being confirmed for SSB would offset any hate.

 

[RiceQuakes]

I say it will be tomorrow.

 

[Mixer236]

I wanna say it took 10- 14 days last year, so I'm thinking it should be any day now...  But yeah, I really thought it would hit(along with a new reward or two) today.