I will definitely be trying to do this over the weekend. Going to go with the Xbox version and try returning the switch. I like the steel book enough though even if they charge me the 1499 for it I'll pay it.Would very much like to know the answer to this as well.
I just did the same as well. I called Best Buy and it was easy to get some money back.I got my copy through the mail yesterday. It is indeed a really nice case. Today I had them price match and was refunded a little under $8 with the Amazon link : https://www.amazon.com/Bloodstained-Ritual-Night-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B07NN68JPN/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=bloodstained&qid=1561571111&s=gateway&sprefix=bloodsta&sr=8-1
I will definitely be trying to do this over the weekend. Going to go with the Xbox version and try returning the switch. I like the steel book enough though even if they charge me the 1499 for it I'll pay it.
The metal case is a separate SKU and you should just be able to return the Switch version without any issue since that's the item you paid for.They'll charge you $14.99 for the case. There's no getting it for free.
It would be very weird if anyone got the case for free after returning/cancelling the Switch game - it doesn't matter that it's a separate SKU. They should be bundling it and returning one item from the bundle isn't going to give you a full refund. You should check and make sure you didn't get charged for the case. You should have. Best Buy has had some weird issues in the past (like that period where any cancelled movies would get shipped for free) so I won't say it's impossible, but it's not how it's supposed to work.The metal case is a separate SKU and you should just be able to return the Switch version without any issue since that's the item you paid for.
I lucked out when I cancelled my pre-order. Since they were separate items canceling the game didn't automatically cancel the 'FREE' metal case and I received it in the mail on Tuesday. Bought the game on PS4 at Wal-Mart over the weekend after hearing and seeing how bad the Switch port is. Was pretty happy to find out that the metal case is much better suited for the PS4 version too.
Thanks for the heads up as it looks like they charged me after the fact. The slip in the package had it listed as $0.00It would be very weird if anyone got the case for free after returning/cancelling the Switch game - it doesn't matter that it's a separate SKU. They should be bundling it and returning one item from the bundle isn't going to give you a full refund. You should check and make sure you didn't get charged for the case. You should have. Best Buy has had some weird issues in the past (like that period where any cancelled movies would get shipped for free) so I won't say it's impossible, but it's not how it's supposed to work.
I returned my copy earlier today. I had no issues returning it. Kept the case.Following up on if anyone was able to exchange/return and keep the metal case?
Check your payment method as you will likely see a separate $14.99 charge in the next few days.I returned my copy earlier today. I had no issues returning it. Kept the case.
Yep, thats what they do. And watch it when you order a preorder that has a free digital code of any kind that they say is a X.XX value. Those they will charge you that amount after the fact and refuse to refund you since it was digital even though the product page says nothing about it.Check your payment method as you will likely see a separate $14.99 charge in the next few days.
This made baby Jesus cry.The case is really nice, but I can’t justify keeping the switch version that runs so poorly, and can’t justify 15 for the case.
They both go back.
God this is my dilemma right now. The case is so nice but the switch version is so broken...The case is really nice, but I can’t justify keeping the switch version that runs so poorly, and can’t justify 15 for the case.
They both go back.
And this is probably the reason why it's only available with the Switch version. No other reason not to include it with the other platforms since it clearly can hold a disc.God this is my dilemma right now. The case is so nice but the switch version is so broken...
I didn't see any out on the shelves, but I was able to have an employee pull one from a cage and scan it for me. The case rings up at the $14.99 price, so I just bought it separately.Has anyone seen the case out on store shelves for purchase? I know they've done that in the past, at least I'm pretty sure my BB has. Thinking about swinging by tomorrow and seeing if I can get one.
Yes it does. The steel book reflects as $0.00.For those of you that purchased the Switch version did the receipt have the game and the steel case on it?
That’s what I thought I had read.Yes it does. The steel book reflects as $0.00.
That's what I think too. It's annoying but it might be enough to make me keep the Switch version. I'll hit up Best Buy tomorrow and see what I can do, but I'm not too hopeful.And this is probably the reason why it's only available with the Switch version. No other reason not to include it with the other platforms since it clearly can hold a disc.
Will have to see if my Best Buy has any, and if they'll let me purchase one. Thanks!I didn't see any out on the shelves, but I was able to have an employee pull one from a cage and scan it for me. The case rings up at the $14.99 price, so I just bought it separately.
I saw a dozen on the shelf at my local BB. Other steel books in the cage, but this one was on the shelf.Has anyone seen the case out on store shelves for purchase? I know they've done that in the past, at least I'm pretty sure my BB has. Thinking about swinging by tomorrow and seeing if I can get one.
While I adore the game I agree 100% that it doesn't feel like a game with a several million dollar budget and 5 years of development behind it. La-Mulana 2 is one of the highest quality Metroidvanias I've played and its KS made $266,000. that doesn't account for outside investments of course but I highly doubt some millionaire invested a modest fortune towards it.I saw a dozen on the shelf at my local BB. Other steel books in the cage, but this one was on the shelf.
Also, the PS4 version is itself pretty glitchy, so switch might be intolerable. One boss stopped attacking, fell through the floor on another boss. Numerous item drops into walls or just hang in mid air and can’t be collected. Also, one random crash just killed the game outright.
The game is enjoyable, but for five years developing, it sure doesn’t show it. I mean timespinner probably cost a fraction of this to make and isn’t this buggy.
Yeah I decided to keep the NSW version because I love the case so much. Price matched Amazon so I feel better about the price too. Hoping they patch the thing by the time I get around to playing it.Hit 2 different Best Buys over the weekend. Both of them had one case out on the shelves. One of them had the price / bar code sticker right on the case (ugh). Fortunately, the other had it in a plastic sleeve, with the sticker on the sleeve, instead of the case. Picked that one up. Nice case!
That case is going to be worth much more than $15 pretty soon.I’m so conflicted about this. Love the case... don’t want to keep the switch version. Don’t want to pay $15 for the case (cheapass, after all).
Same here. About halfway through the game on PS4 and loving it. Will likely never play the switch version at all. But yeah, that case is a thing of beauty.I am loving this game on PS4.
I picked up the Switch version and I think the metal case is beautiful. Been trying to decide what to do with the Switch game, think I'm going to return it and just pay for the case. Definitely worth it to me.
I’m about that far into it on the switch version as well. Handheld mode has a ton of slowdown, but it’s never been unplayable for me. I’ve had two crashes, one early in the game where I didn’t have a nearby save point. During the two headed dragon fight a glitch sent me down one level of the tower making the fight extremely easy. There are occasions where items get stuck in walls/floors. I find the iconography on the map incomprehensible, and have yet to find an in-game legend (why is there a purple diamond in an empty room? Why are there quest markers that seem to appear and disappear but seem unrelated to any current or unclaimed quest?)I am about half ways through now. It is a great game if you dont know what SOTN is or are looking for something really similar (sometimes it is just out right a copy). That being said, I am seeing what everyone is saying with the latency and some minor glitches. All around though, a game regardless of these issues.
i checked the last 2 or 3 days. metal case is gone online. none in stock around my area. the price was at $23.99 after GCU. now its back up to regular price.Best Buy recently started offering this case for free with PS4/XB1 versions as well as Switch.