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!

 

[Big Poppa Pump]

That should work fine. There's a 32GB Samsung card on sale for $17 though: http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SAMSDSM32GC6

Sweet,I guess ill grab that one instead.Thanks.

 

[Wazzup4567]

I thought flash drives won't work with the wii u.......or at least for installing games. If they work then I'll for sure buy this sandisk

Im running Game and Wario and NSMBU from it. Its working at the moment, but Nintendo doesnt recommend them as flash memory as a limited number of read/writes

 

[amusedtoe]

Im running Game and Wario and NSMBU from it. Its working at the moment, but Nintendo doesnt recommend them as flash memory as a limited number of read/writes

Yeah but as cheap as flash drives are and continually getting cheaper and larger if you manage to kill one in 5-10 years it's not like a $150 SSD.

 

[Indiana Jones]

What are you platinum members redeeming for your reward? If you're getting it for Wii U, it kind of has to be Earthbound, doesn't it? I don't have a 3DS.

 

[amusedtoe]

What are you platinum members redeeming for your reward? If you're getting it for Wii U, it kind of has to be Earthbound, doesn't it? I don't have a 3DS.

I think most WiiU owners are leaning towards G&W because of the value discrepancy.

 

[admiralvic]

What are you platinum members redeeming for your reward? If you're getting it for Wii U, it kind of has to be Earthbound, doesn't it? I don't have a 3DS.

No and this sort of leads into one of the biggest problems with the rewards. While you might like Earthbound the best, depending on how you redeem digital games it might pay off more to get Game and Wario purely for the DDP points. Like if you get a game via MK 8, then thats up to 599 points or $5 and 99 points. Game and Wario would bump you up to 398 and you could easily get the remaining 102 points for about 400 CN coins (price of about 2 digital games) and that would put you at 1,000 points or $10 or free Earthbound. This is just one example and another way to look at it, though my advice is to go with whatever you like most, unless you can get another game for free with enough DDP.

 

[Indiana Jones]

But what's the value in a game that sucks? The thing is I'll never be platinum again. I just had a crap load of Wii games I never redeemed but did once I got the Wii U.

 

[amusedtoe]

No and this sort of leads into one of the biggest problems with the rewards. While you might like Earthbound the best, depending on how you redeem digital games it might pay off more to get Game and Wario purely for the DDP points. Like if you get a game via MK 8, then thats up to 599 points or $5 and 99 points. Game and Wario would bump you up to 398 and you could easily get the remaining 102 points for about 400 CN coins (price of about 2 digital games) and that would put you at 1,000 points or $10 or free Earthbound. This is just one example and another way to look at it, though my advice is to go with whatever you like most, unless you can get another game for free with enough DDP.

Exactly.

 

[plus1zero]

What are you platinum members redeeming for your reward? If you're getting it for Wii U, it kind of has to be Earthbound, doesn't it? I don't have a 3DS.

I think those with 3DS' got DKCR and wii u owners are doing G&W.

Because why get a $5 game when you can get one that goes for $30

 

[admiralvic]

But what's the value in a game that sucks? The thing is I'll never be platinum again. I just had a crap load of Wii games I never redeemed but did once I got the Wii U.

Thats more of a personal question than one I or anyone else here can answer. My post was simply explaining that it might be more advantageous* to get the most expensive game, simply because it's the most expensive game.

* stats of the two.

Game and Wario: Retail title, MSRP: $29.99, gives 299 (more than halfway to $5) DDP and 40 Club Nintendo coins.

Earthbound: Digital title, MSRP: $9.99, gives 99 DDP and like 10 - 20 Club Nintendo coins.

 

[Capocci 007]

That should work fine. There's a 32GB Samsung card on sale for $17 though: http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SAMSDSM32GC6

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Memory-Frustration-Free-Packaging--SDSDB-032G-AFFP/dp/B007JRB0RE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405578035&sr=1-1&keywords=3ds+xl+memory+card and one for $16.xx right from Amazon which is better if you have Prime

 

[io]

What are you platinum members redeeming for your reward? If you're getting it for Wii U, it kind of has to be Earthbound, doesn't it? I don't have a 3DS.

I think most WiiU owners are leaning towards G&W because of the value discrepancy.

No and this sort of leads into one of the biggest problems with the rewards. While you might like Earthbound the best, depending on how you redeem digital games it might pay off more to get Game and Wario purely for the DDP points. Like if you get a game via MK 8, then thats up to 599 points or $5 and 99 points. Game and Wario would bump you up to 398 and you could easily get the remaining 102 points for about 400 CN coins (price of about 2 digital games) and that would put you at 1,000 points or $10 or free Earthbound. This is just one example and another way to look at it, though my advice is to go with whatever you like most, unless you can get another game for free with enough DDP.

Or, you know, you bought Earthbound when it was first released on the VC because of all the hype it had on CAG (though you have yet to play it).

For me it is between Game & Wario, which I own on disc but never opened (my sealed copy is already up on eBay), DKCR which I probably wouldn't play but maybe my son would, or NES Remix. If you could buy a 3DS digital game and have it work across multiple devices like with iOS I'd probably get DKCR. But since I'd either have to lock it to my 3DS or my son's I'm kind of ruling that out. NES Remix is only a $15 game and I think has been on sale (or if not, probably will be) for $10. So that pretty much means Game & Wario by default. Since I ought to be able to get $20 after fees for my sealed copy, that pretty much means Nintendo is giving me $20 for a platinum reward. Meh - OK, I guess...

 

[amusedtoe]

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Memory-Frustration-Free-Packaging--SDSDB-032G-AFFP/dp/B007JRB0RE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405578035&sr=1-1&keywords=3ds+xl+memory+card and one for $16.xx right from Amazon which is better if you have Prime

Six of one. The Samsung card is a tad better (not that you'll see much if any difference performance wise), both have free shipping (if you're Prime), but the Sandisk will get to you quicker potentially (if you're Prime).

 

[Deserter Goose]

Seems like I'm in the minority when I say I finally bit the bullet and chose NES Remix. It looked the most interesting to me and it's normally $15, which is better than the one other game I would want to have (Wario Land II). Game & Wario would've given me the most coins, but I wanted something that was going to provide me with some lasting entertainment.

 

[jvang117]

Seems like I'm in the minority when I say I finally bit the bullet and chose NES Remix. It looked the most interesting to me and it's normally $15, which is better than the one other game I would want to have (Wario Land II). Game & Wario would've given me the most coins, but I wanted something that was going to provide me with some lasting entertainment.

You're not alone in that department haha. I've always meant to try NES Remix, but $15 was a tad too much for my liking. Free is more like it!

 

[Chinese_cuisine]

quick question. I redeemed Paper Mario from Club Nintendo but it gives me an error saying the distribution period has not started yet. Anybody running into the same problem?

 

[Billytwoshoes]

Thats more of a personal question than one I or anyone else here can answer. My post was simply explaining that it might be more advantageous* to get the most expensive game, simply because it's the most expensive game.

* stats of the two.

Game and Wario: Retail title, MSRP: $29.99, gives 299 (more than halfway to $5) DDP and 40 Club Nintendo coins.

Earthbound: Digital title, MSRP: $9.99, gives 99 DDP and like 10 - 20 Club Nintendo coins.

Gah I forgot about the CN coins, my brain argument may pull ahead since I may be lean this CN year for coins.

Then again maybe I should force myself to not remember that and just get the better game overall.

 

[utopianmachine]

Happy with this year's rewards. All my rewards for previous platinums are just sitting around boxed. Got me Donkey Kong Country Returns. Been wanting that one.

 

[admiralvic]

Gah I forgot about the CN coins, my brain argument may pull ahead since I may be lean this CN year for coins.

Then again maybe I should force myself to not remember that and just get the better game overall.

Oh come on, even if you got a gold prize it's at most a 30 coin loss. Thats so minor in the grand scheme and its not like you'll miss out on anything special.

 

[Billytwoshoes]

Oh come on, even if you got a gold prize it's at most a 30 coin loss. Thats so minor in the grand scheme and its not like you'll miss out on anything special.

The thing is I'm pretty much split down the middle between the two, so even the extra 40 coins (40 + 10 PPS I'm assuming, didn't see an initial registration for EB) can be a tipping point, especially if that means staving off opening up one more sealed game incase another monthly game tickles my fancy. I don't spend enough to be rolling in the coins anymore.

Plus I think my kids would get more into G&W at this age than Earthbound (which I tend to do more family gaming right now), though I've heard mixed results on here.

 

[The Lone Wanderer]

The rewards keep getting better every year!

 

[amusedtoe]

The thing is I'm pretty much split down the middle between the two, so even the extra 40 coins (40 + 10 PPS I'm assuming, didn't see an initial registration for EB) can be a tipping point, especially if that means staving off opening up one more sealed games incase another monthly game tickles my fancy. I don't spend enough to be rolling in the coins anymore.

Plus I think my kids would get more into G&W at this age than Earthbound (which I tend to do more famiily gaming right now), though I've heard mixed results on here.

If nothing else in looking at G&W as basically a $3 discount on Earthbound.

 

[Billytwoshoes]

If nothing else in looking at G&W as basically a $3 discount on Earthbound.

Yeah I factored that in already, but I like spending no money if possible for a game I know I'll play (just may take awhile to get around to it). At that point CN may even offer EB as a standard reward (maybe).

 

[admiralvic]

Yeah I factored that in already, but I like spending no money if possible for a game I know I'll play (just may take awhile to get around to it). At that point CN may even offer EB as a standard reward (maybe).

I also think EB will now be offered as a normal game. Hard to say if Nintendo will venture past the $10 range, but EB certainly meets every requirement we've seen so far.

 

[amusedtoe]

Yeah I mentioned that right after the list went up when I realized that all of the games from last year were monthlies. Then a handful of these games were monthlies already. If we were to get a sale on it like EU does this week I would gladly buy it still, I just can't see paying full price when I've held out this long.

 

[themortalplague]

Does anyone know if the codes expire? I don't have a wii u but want Nes remix. Can i get the get the download code and save it til i finally get a wii u or will it expire?

 

[Blaster man]

Seems like I'm in the minority when I say I finally bit the bullet and chose NES Remix. It looked the most interesting to me and it's normally $15, which is better than the one other game I would want to have (Wario Land II). Game & Wario would've given me the most coins, but I wanted something that was going to provide me with some lasting entertainment.

Maybe someone else that knows more can chime in but I thought I read (here) in the past that the Club Nintendo NES Remix contains less content than the one you buy from the eshop?

 

[zeb06]

Maybe someone else that knows more can chime in but I thought I read (here) in the past that the Club Nintendo NES Remix contains less content than the one you buy from the eshop?

Lol what...I dont think this is true at all, its the same game. Maybe I am wrong though but I dont see this being the case.

 

[soonersfan60]

You know what would have fixed most of the griping... Nintendo should have released some NEW games to Gold/Plat. members first instead of recycling old ones. You know, new VC releases that you could only get for 6 months if you are Gold/Plat. I'm sure people would have complained that they're not forever exclusive, but NONE of these are anyway. At least be up front, say that they'll be offered for sale or for coins later, but as Gold/Plat. you have a chance to get them first.

 

[wilflare]

hmm not sure what to spend my coins on
should I get that WiiU DK Jr game to get points for DDP?

 

[dmaul1114]

You know what would have fixed most of the griping... Nintendo should have released some NEW games to Gold/Plat. members first instead of recycling old ones. You know, new VC releases that you could only get for 6 months if you are Gold/Plat. I'm sure people would have complained that they're not forever exclusive, but NONE of these are anyway. At least be up front, say that they'll be offered for sale or for coins later, but as Gold/Plat. you have a chance to get them first.

That would be a nice thing. Wouldn't do much for me as I don't care about replaying old games. But would have pleased some of the bitching.

If they're going to have this type of reward system and want to minimize bitching they should:

-Offer some new VC games like you suggest, along with some old, popular ones
-Offer 2-3 full retail, current gen games
-Offer some physical rewards for the collector types

If they don't want to do that, scrap the whole program and just broaden the digital deluxe promo into a broader earned reward system as I others have suggested repeatedly. Give points for the codes in retail games just like you earn them for digital purchases now. There would be less bitching and it would get more of the retail only types trying some digital games since they're earning some for free just buy buying games. Maybe some of them start liking the convenience of digital games and buying more digitally. Which is a big win for Nintendo as that's more profit from not having to make and ship the physical game, and not losing sales down the road if that physical copy is resold, traded in and lent out.

 

[gatordeve86]

It's not free.

It isn't free... we all paid to get to platinum status. Unless you stole all your games. =)

sure it was free you paid for your games not the code (unless you bought them on ebay if you did sorry about your luck), it's an EXTRA they don't have to do.. Sony and M$ don't do that. Be grateful you got something

 

[Glass_Ghost_0]

sure it was free you paid for your games not the code (unless you bought them on ebay if you did sorry about your luck), it's an EXTRA they don't have to do.. Sony and M$ don't do that. Be grateful you got something

Yes they do....

 

[Glass_Ghost_0]

The rewards this year are bs

Someone could literally have used/own the games being offered in order to have reached Platinum status....

 

[flybrione]

I see that a lot of people are complaining about these free games but I think this is great step in the right direction. I do like the idea of getting free games but I also wish the selection was a little better. I'm probably going to get NES Remix or Dr. Luigi for Wii U.

I pose this question. Since they offer games for Gold and Platinum status wouldn't it be nice if you reached platinum status that you could choose one game from the Platinum selection and one from the Gold selection. Maybe this would make people happy? Can't please everyone.

 

[johnnypark]

Maybe someone else that knows more can chime in but I thought I read (here) in the past that the Club Nintendo NES Remix contains less content than the one you buy from the eshop?

you are probably thinking of NES Remix 2, which most reviews/people said was better in every way, with Remix 1 being more of a fun proof of concept. From what I've played of Remix 1, it's fun and makes mr want to buy Remix 2, but I'm glad I didn't pay $15 for the first one. Not bad for free though and it IS unique.

 

[Glass_Ghost_0]

I see that a lot of people are complaining about these free games but I think this is great step in the right direction. I do like the idea of getting free games but I also wish the selection was a little better. I'm probably going to get NES Remix or Dr. Luigi for Wii U.

I pose this question. Since they offer games for Gold and Platinum status wouldn't it be nice if you reached platinum status that you could choose one game from the Platinum selection and one from the Gold selection. Maybe this would make people happy? Can't please everyone.

How would it make people happy?

The selection is so limited and again, I'm sure there are plenty of people that used the games being offered to achieve Platinum status in the first place

4 games for the 3DS being offered, what if you're like me and only have a 3DS and have all the games already?

That's a major slap in the face.

Yes, the rewards program is just bonus, and yes "free is free" (I normally defend something like this)

But when the reward system is setup how CN is, this is just sad

 

[Robert5758]

Yea the value between the games isn't very fair. A better ideas would have been to chose chose two smaller eshop titles that add to $30 or less or one of the retail ones.

In any case, I'm happy with it, been wanting earthbound and dr. Luigi, not sure which to go with yet. DK is the better value but would much rather have physical for that.

 

[exharrison]

sure it was free you paid for your games not the code (unless you bought them on ebay if you did sorry about your luck), it's an EXTRA they don't have to do.. Sony and M$ don't do that. Be grateful you got something

Just because it isn't the reason why you bought it doesn't make it free. It isn't free if you have to buy something for it.

 

[dubldave]

Anybody else hopping CN is down because they forgot to add the "real" awards?  Or possibly the landslide of complaints is helping them re-think them?  

 

[trock3]

Club Nintendo has been undergoing maintenance for a day now. Do you guys think they are updating elite status rewards or coin rewards and just typical maintenance? 

 

[dmaul1114]

They probably just couldn't handle all the people downloading their rewards at the same time.

 

[Glass_Ghost_0]

The site is up for me

 

[MoCiWe]

The site is up for me

Same here

 

[YOUR BASE]

sure it was free you paid for your games not the code (unless you bought them on ebay if you did sorry about your luck), it's an EXTRA they don't have to do.. Sony and M$ don't do that. Be grateful you got something

I love how people have to damage control for a large corporation. No, these rewards are not free. Not only do I have to buy the games (One of the reasons I bought new was for the coins), but I also have to fill out surveys. Nintendo is paying me for time and information by offering these rewards. As for MS and Sony, why should I even care what they do? How does their lack of rewards program make this one any better?

 

[Deader2818]

Just don't do it then

 

[amusedtoe]

Club Nintendo has been undergoing maintenance for a day now. Do you guys think they are updating elite status rewards or coin rewards and just typical maintenance?

Try it in a different browser or clear your cache. On my main computer it won't work in Chrome but works fine everywhere else.

 

[YOUR BASE]

Just don't do it then

I'll sell my codes if they don't get their act together in the next year.

 

[admiralvic]

You know what would have fixed most of the griping... Nintendo should have released some NEW games to Gold/Plat. members first instead of recycling old ones. You know, new VC releases that you could only get for 6 months if you are Gold/Plat. I'm sure people would have complained that they're not forever exclusive, but NONE of these are anyway. At least be up front, say that they'll be offered for sale or for coins later, but as Gold/Plat. you have a chance to get them first.

I don't think that would fix anything. Most of the people complaining are either complaining because they want physical items or the difference in cost. Simply going "hey, heres a free copy of WarioWare Twisted 6 months before release!" isn't going to do anything. Especially since they probably aren't going to offer a new / unique eShop game like SNES Remix or something under the same conditions.

I see that a lot of people are complaining about these free games but I think this is great step in the right direction. I do like the idea of getting free games but I also wish the selection was a little better. I'm probably going to get NES Remix or Dr. Luigi for Wii U.

I pose this question. Since they offer games for Gold and Platinum status wouldn't it be nice if you reached platinum status that you could choose one game from the Platinum selection and one from the Gold selection. Maybe this would make people happy? Can't please everyone.

It would be nice, but it wouldn't make a difference in my book. In its current form, the elite prizes have a couple of core problems that make it fundamentally flawed.

• Difference in cost. One thing thats great about the gold offerings is that everything is everything is between $3.99 (this only being Mario Land 2) and $4.99. Then you have the platinum rewards, which are just a mess... Dillon / Mario & DK / Earthbound are $9.99, Fluidity is $10.99, NES Remix and Dr. Luigi are $14.99 and DK / Game & Wario are $29.99. Some people have an issue with Nintendo offering a games worth 2 - 3 times as much as other offerings, but putting them at the same cost.
• Some are past paid rewards and I am willing to bet most will be future paid rewards. Not only does this put increased risk on buying literally anything from Club Nintendo (ultimately wasting coins), it also decreases said games value. When I can look at something like Dillon and say no at 200 coins, it's not like I'm going to be that excited to get it for free.
• It's possible to own every game! One thing that sucks about PlayStation Plus and Games with Gold is getting a game you bought for free. You might not complain about it, but its simply something you don't typically want to see. The one saving grace for PlayStation Plus and GwG is that it's a continuous system where you can get up to 72 games a year and are bound to eventually find the value in the service. The same can't be said for the elite rewards. Many of the gold tier rewards are classics you've no doubt played and don't want to own for the gajillionth time, could upgrade to the Wii U version for a buck and some change or are just otherwise unappealing. The platinum rewards aren't much better, since the mass appeal games have a much higher chance of being purchased in the past (I already own a digital copy of DKCR3D) and the other ones are games I can flat out tell you I had no intent to purchase beyond "I had DDP cash." At least in the days of physical prizes they were unique and special to the program.
• Digital DX Program and coins. One thing that really sucks is the increased value of Wario versus other titles. Since Wario is a $29.99 game, it also gives 299 DDP and would leave you up to 201 points short of a $5 voucher (enough to get any of the gold offerings and then some) versus the < 150 points everything else offers. This also makes Wario / DK worth more coins (around 2 - 3x depending on if you filled out intend to buy. See people! This is why you fill out all of them and the digital ones... impossible to predict), so their overall value spreads beyond what you would play. Naturally this also makes the cheaper items harder to justify.
• etc

These are just some of the problems with the current offerings and ideally something that won't happen again.

 

[soonersfan60]

I also think there's no eShop credit because that WOULD actually cost Nintendo money. If you pick an Indie developer game and not one from Nintendo, they'd probably have to pay the cut to the developer.