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!

 

[Echocentricity]

Didn't know that the club nintendo games, offered points for the nintendo digital promotion.

I got balloon fight & I got another 5 dollar code,

Nes Remix is almost a must buy, Didn't even know it was coming out but man they remixed that shit right 

 

[admiralvic]

Jealousy is an ugly color on you.

We can't all be as refined as you, good sir.

Yup. Proved me wrong.

 

[specialist]

Yup. Proved me wrong.

You should hear the sidesplitters in the PSN thread. They're great.

 

[gthirst]

Didn't know that the club nintendo games, offered points for the nintendo digital promotion.

I got balloon fight & I got another 5 dollar code,

Nes Remix is almost a must buy, Didn't even know it was coming out but man they remixed that shit right

Wow, balloon fight counts? Guess I might just get it and put it towards NES Remix.

Cool, thanks!

 

[Echocentricity]

Wow, balloon fight counts? Guess I might just get it and put it towards NES Remix.

Cool, thanks!

Well it gives you like 49 points, I had exactly 1010 points earned haha, so it came through.

 

[banzaiwolfe]

My CD came in today, it was not damaged in transit.

 

[wilflare]

be careful read the club nintendo policy they can cancel your account if you take advantage of things (add more accounts than people you have they will know)

hmm I'm not trying to set up more accounts.
just wondering whether it's better to combine my brother's accounts under a Family account or leave his as a standalone

 

[Kenshindono]

quick question. I redeemed Link to the past a few weeks ago. I was gonna go enter it onto my Wii but before i did, I was wondering how their DRM works. Is it basically like the 3ds where its totally locked to 1 console only and you cant use it anywhere else? Or could i also play on another wii or a wii u if i get one later?

 

[amusedtoe]

quick question. I redeemed Link to the past a few weeks ago. I was gonna go enter it onto my Wii but before i did, I was wondering how their DRM works. Is it basically like the 3ds where its totally locked to 1 console only and you cant use it anywhere else? Or could i also play on another wii or a wii u if i get one later?

You can do a system transfer like the 3DS but otherwise it's tied to one console at a time. Once you get a WiiU you can transfer all the Wii stuff to it as well.

 

[Double O Slevin]

Got my CD yesterday, sadly it has 2 small cracks on the front of the case though.

 

[Double O Slevin]

*Double Post*

 

[Chrono Gear]

a little late in the game here but how long as the link between both worlds have been OOS for? finally got to up 420 coins and its sold out. shouldnt have procrastinated on the coins

Okay, I feel like I missed something here. Was there some Zelda item available that is already sold out? Are you talking about the posters (I just checked and saw those before I posted this)? Do people actually want posters? I'd NEVER spend my limited coins on posters. That seems beyond foolish. If you can get an image of the poster you could always print one out yourself.

Still waiting on my CD to arrive. I got the shipment confirmation, but it always takes at least a couple weeks to arrive after that.

 

[UlysisAM]

Dude is now 0 for 2 on his sarcasm "jokes." Good thing you're around to explain them to the rest of us.

I can always draw them out in crayon next time just so everyone "gets them".

 

[io]

a little late in the game here but how long as the link between both worlds have been OOS for? finally got to up 420 coins and its sold out. shouldnt have procrastinated on the coins

Okay, I feel like I missed something here. Was there some Zelda item available that is already sold out? Are you talking about the posters (I just checked and saw those before I posted this)? Do people actually want posters? I'd NEVER spend my limited coins on posters. That seems beyond foolish. If you can get an image of the poster you could always print one out yourself.

Yes, this - what are you guys talking about? "link between both worlds" makes me think they had the new 3DS game up there for a bit and it sold out quickly as I would expect. Tell me I didn't miss that.

 

[UlysisAM]

Yes, this - what are you guys talking about? "link between both worlds" makes me think they had the new 3DS game up there for a bit and it sold out quickly as I would expect. Tell me I didn't miss that.

No, it was a three poster set Nintendo had up on Club Nintendo about a month ago. Much like the 3DS XL charging cradles, they sold like gangbusters. They were very nice posters too.

 

[io]

No, it was a three poster set Nintendo had up on Club Nintendo about a month ago. Much like the 3DS XL charging cradles, they sold like gangbusters. They were very nice posters too.

Ah, OK, thanks. Yeah, posters I don't care about. I did want one of those XL charging cradles but I missed it by days - just forgot about it. I seem to be using my coins up for the games so that is probably just as well.

 

[UlysisAM]

Ah, OK, thanks. Yeah, posters I don't care about. I did want one of those XL charging cradles but I missed it by days - just forgot about it. I seem to be using my coins up for the games so that is probably just as well.

If you really want a charging cradle for your 3DS XL, Nintendo sells them on their site for $19 + shipping. It only comes in black, however.

I'm with you - I'd rather have the downloadable games than anything else. Still feel 200 coins for Balloon Fight is too expensive, however. If it was 150, I would have grabbed it as soon as it appeared.

 

[Romeo]

Ah, OK, thanks. Yeah, posters I don't care about. I did want one of those XL charging cradles but I missed it by days - just forgot about it. I seem to be using my coins up for the games so that is probably just as well.

I originally wanted it just because it was special and unique. But after thinking about it, at least to me, it's absolutely pointless. I never would 'dock' my 3DS overnight, and when it does need a charge, usually I'm in a gaming session and plug it in while I play, defeating the entire purpose of the dock.

 

[UlysisAM]

If anyone has a sealed copy of Kid Icarus: Uprising, I'm willing to trade my Majora's Mask soundtrack for it. Also will hear other offers via PM.

 

[Segagamer34]

Correct, and it's never been back in stock AFAIK.

yeah i talked to a nintendo rep he said likelyhood of it coming back is not very good

 

[Zeldafanatic15]

Still waiting for my CD. I was able to track it a few days ago per the Nintendo site, but now it can't find the order, so I'm a little worried. Hopefully it comes in the next couple of days.

 

[Romeo]

yeah i talked to a nintendo rep he said likelyhood of it coming back is not very good

It's happened to me a lot now. Same with the Kirby coin, don't offer shit if there's 2 in stock for 1,000,000 members.

 

[confoosious]

It's happened to me a lot now. Same with the Kirby coin, don't offer shit if there's 2 in stock for 1,000,000 members.

You mad? I got a Kirby coin and the fact that there's a very limited supply makes it cooler.

on another notes, my posters were destroyed.

 

[Drip]

I received my soundtrack crack-free, fortunately. It's a little surprising that Nintendo would just toss the thing into a cruddy bubble mailer. Anyone with a cracked soundtrack should definitely call up their customer support. I'd bet Nintendo would be willing to compensate in some fashion. 

 

[UncleBob]

You mad? I got a Kirby coin and the fact that there's a very limited supply makes it cooler.


on another notes, my posters were destroyed.

I'm okay with them having limited stock, I just wish they offered it in a better fashion. I was working with the Kirby Medal was released and it was gone before I knew anything about it. It would have been nice if, for something that limited, they had left it open for at least 24 hours, then randomly awarded winners from everyone who signed up (and had enough coins)...

 

[admiralvic]

It's happened to me a lot now. Same with the Kirby coin, don't offer shit if there's 2 in stock for 1,000,000 members.

WHOA NOW! Thats not fair. They FLAT OUT STATED the Kirby coin was LE 1,000. I am okay if they state it is a short term item, so I don't sit on my hands thinking "would I use the charger cradle?", "Why would I want a golden nunchuk?" "Is that Luigi statue really worth it? Will something better release?" I had the simple knowledge that it was now or never. Wish more short term items had an edition size, though I still wonder if it was 1,000 or actually 333/334.

 

[amusedtoe]

So I was playing a bit of the GB Donkey Kong game that was up on CN a couple months ago and I see why people were saying it's worthwhile.  Really not what I was expecting.  Same to say that it's the first time I ever beat that first iconic level of Donkey Kong.  I sucked at arcade games as a kid.

 

[Mixer236]

I received my soundtrack crack-free, fortunately. It's a little surprising that Nintendo would just toss the thing into a cruddy bubble mailer. Anyone with a cracked soundtrack should definitely call up their customer support. I'd bet Nintendo would be willing to compensate in some fashion.

I don't know why anyone expected them to ship any different, of course they're going to use the cheapest method available... What do you want them to do, wrap them in wool & ship them in a titanium box?

Order a CD from Amazon or eBay or wherever, 9 times out 10 it's going to arrive in a "cruddy bubble mailer". Just be glad they didn't ship them in their customary plastic bags.

 

[abbabaab]

Picked up my CD today, thankfully no cracks, but it looks like the paper insert got a little crease in it somehow >.<

 

[Romeo]

Anyone who received a damaged CD, have you contacted Nintendo yet and did they offer a replacement?

My CD arrived today with the back of it smashed.

 

[bajingo]

I'm about to hit platiunum status for the first and most likely last time ever. It looks like theyre counting it towards 2014, when does nintendo usually release a list of the rewards for gold/plat. members for the year? sometime early jan. I would imagine?

 

[whodoneit]

I'm about to hit platiunum status for the first and most likely last time ever. It looks like theyre counting it towards 2014, when does nintendo usually release a list of the rewards for gold/plat. members for the year? sometime early jan. I would imagine?

I believe its around july.

 

[Zeldafanatic15]

Their year starts and ends around June/July. If I remember they announce their rewards sometime after that. Got my CD today undamaged. 

 

[abbabaab]

I'm about to hit platiunum status for the first and most likely last time ever. It looks like theyre counting it towards 2014, when does nintendo usually release a list of the rewards for gold/plat. members for the year? sometime early jan. I would imagine?

Not even close. July. Because that's when the CN year ends.

 

[Drip]

I don't know why anyone expected them to ship any different, of course they're going to use the cheapest method available... What do you want them to do, wrap them in wool &amp; ship them in a titanium box?

Order a CD from Amazon or eBay or wherever, 9 times out 10 it's going to arrive in a "cruddy bubble mailer". Just be glad they didn't ship them in their customary plastic bags.

True, I forgot that they normally ship items in those bags, so I guess the bubble mailer is a step-up. The ideal method would have been a cardboard box, but, like you said, it definitely wouldn't have been their cheapest option. You're definitely right on the eBay sellers. I always have to request a box for various purchases I make to ensure nothing arrives damaged.

I'm curious to see if they take any kind of action in response to the damaged CDs, since it seems to be fairly common among people receiving them.

 

[Romeo]

True, I forgot that they normally ship items in those bags, so I guess the bubble mailer is a step-up. The ideal method would have been a cardboard box, but, like you said, it definitely wouldn't have been their cheapest option. You're definitely right on the eBay sellers. I always have to request a box for various purchases I make to ensure nothing arrives damaged.

I'm curious to see if they take any kind of action in response to the damaged CDs, since it seems to be fairly common among people receiving them.

It's ridiculous how Nintendo shipped them, it's blatantly obvious most will be damaged. It's a thin plastic jewel case with no protection, it's extremely easy to crush and crack them. I'm surprised there aren't more complaints.

 

[Mixer236]

It's ridiculous how Nintendo shipped them, it's blatantly obvious most will be damaged. It's a thin plastic jewel case with no protection, it's extremely easy to crush and crack them. I'm surprised there aren't more complaints.

Calling it ridiculous is a bit far, it's just the way things like this are normally shipped.

The only reason people really care is b/c it's a bit of a collector's item. I do feel for you guys as you never want to receive something damaged, but unless you plan on reselling it's really not that big of a deal, the disc should be fine and you can just swap out the case.

Asking for a repleacement for every cracked case is just going to cost them even more money, and just gives them more of a reason to stop doing what they do entirely. I'm torn on this as I'm a collector myself and I get it, but I also think some of you are over reacting.

 

[Romeo]

Calling it ridiculous is a bit far, it's just the way things like this are normally shipped.

The only reason people really care is b/c it's a bit of a collector's item. I do feel for you guys as you never want to receive something damaged, but unless you plan on reselling it's really not that big of a deal, the disc should be fine and you can just swap out the case.

Asking for a repleacement for every cracked case is just going to cost them even more money, and just gives them more of a reason to stop doing what they do entirely. I'm torn on this as I'm a collector myself and I get it, but I also think some of you are over reacting.

I'm a man of morals and principles. If an item like this is unique, a one time only 'prize', it should not be shipped like every other generic item. Caution and care should be the priority.

 

[admiralvic]

It's ridiculous how Nintendo shipped them, it's blatantly obvious most will be damaged. It's a thin plastic jewel case with no protection, it's extremely easy to crush and crack them. I'm surprised there aren't more complaints.

How is it blatantly obvious most will be damaged? Yes, some will be damaged, but you could send the thing in a cardboard box wrapped with bubble wrap and it's still possible to get a damaged CD.

Calling it ridiculous is a bit far, it's just the way things like this are normally shipped.

The only reason people really care is b/c it's a bit of a collector's item. I do feel for you guys as you never want to receive something damaged, but unless you plan on reselling it's really not that big of a deal, the disc should be fine and you can just swap out the case.

Asking for a repleacement for every cracked case is just going to cost them even more money, and just gives them more of a reason to stop doing what they do entirely. I'm torn on this as I'm a collector myself and I get it, but I also think some of you are over reacting.

I like how everyone defends Club Nintendo's bullshit (the legitimate stuff, like crappy prizes, lack of prizes, poor website, etc) as it's a free program, but are willing to crucify Reggie for not shipping free prizes in a perfectly safe way.

Elite rewards are a "good will" gesture from Nintendo and don't really "correct" any of the problems with the program. They don't reduce liability (really only add to it), they don't cost you anything extra to obtain, they're typically worth more than the average prize (as they're limited in nature and less people will get one) and just cost Nintendo money. Yeah, it would be nice if they shipped them better, but that is the least of the problems with Club Nintnedo.

I'm a man of morals and principles. If an item like this is unique, a one time only 'prize', it should not be shipped like every other generic item. Caution and care should be the priority.

As others have noted, it comes in a bubble mailer, which is different than most of them. However, most items from CN are unique and many are one time only.

 

[Mixer236]

How is it blatantly obvious most will be damaged? Yes, some will be damaged, but you could send the thing in a cardboard box wrapped with bubble wrap and it's still possible to get a damaged CD.

I like how everyone defends Club Nintendo's bullshit (the legitimate stuff, like crappy prizes, lack of prizes, poor website, etc) as it's a free program, but are willing to crucify Reggie for not shipping free prizes in a perfectly safe way.

Elite rewards are a "good will" gesture from Nintendo and don't really "correct" any of the problems with the program. They don't reduce liability (really only add to it), they don't cost you anything extra to obtain, they're typically worth more than the average prize (as they're limited in nature and less people will get one) and just cost Nintendo money. Yeah, it would be nice if they shipped them better, but that is the least of the problems with Club Nintnedo.


As others have noted, it comes in a bubble mailer, which is different than most of them. However, most items from CN are unique and many are one time only.

Hah, that was going to be my exact retort to him.

Yes, CN is screwed up on many levels - but IMO shipping is one of the least of them and is probably the thing I'd want them to fix last.

 

[needler420]

Do the 3DS pouches on CN fit the XL. The one for 500 coins?

 

[Kirin Lemon]

Do the 3DS pouches on CN fit the XL. The one for 500 coins?

No.

 

[Segagamer34]

nintendo is awesome okay i cannot complain after they reinstated my account after it was obviously my fault best customer service ever and great rewards i cannot say nothing bad about them Sony and Microsoft cannot even compete

 

[MRW2276]

Anyone else end up with 2 rewards? No clue how or why, but got a Zelda CD on Friday and one came in again today.

 

[specialist]

Anyone else end up with 2 rewards? No clue how or why, but got a Zelda CD on Friday and one came in again today.

Prepare for the 'you're a bottom-feeding human being if you don't return it and pay for shipping' comments.

 

[needler420]

I got my Zelda Majora's Mask OST today. Mint condition no cracks.

I love the artwork on this soundtrack. I probably have like half a dozen or so soundtracks and box art wise this is my favorite. Probably music too since it is Zelda after all.

 

[UncleBob]

Prepare for the 'you're a bottom-feeding human being if you don't return it and pay for shipping' comments.

To be fair, he could just mark it "Return to Sender".

 

[specialist]

Do the 3DS pouches on CN fit the XL. The one for 500 coins?

No.

Edited: Just realized you're talking about the cap ones. My bad, yeah they won't fit.

 

[therealdanhill]

Pretty terrible of them to not offer 3DS XL pouches when EU got a Luigi one.

 

[ToxicTwistOfFate]

Got my CD in the mail today. No cracks at all it was in perfect condition.