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!

 

[amusedtoe]

Am I crazy? I see Bonsai Barber was 150 points in July 2012. I guess Nintendo eshop games go UP in value over time. I guess it's weird how XBLA and PSN traditionally reduce the price of digital games over the years.

They've been raising the prices on nearly everything. I'm actually shocked the little basket is only 700 and not 1000 since it was 700 last time.

 

[UlysisAM]

Got kid Icarus. I never played this but I heard its a sequel to the nes one and it looks like it plays the same.

It's easier, but just as good.

 

[admiralvic]

Am I crazy? I see Bonsai Barber was 150 points in July 2012. I guess Nintendo eshop games go UP in value over time. I guess it's weird how XBLA and PSN traditionally reduce the price of digital games over the years.

In the past year / year and a half Nintendo has been raising the price of everything. I believe it all started with the Pikmin 3 tote, which is practical the same as the 250 coin mushroom tote, but now costs 400. The most alarming change was probably the 3DS game case (same 250 to 400 upgrade), since it's one of the simpler / cheaper to make items on Club Nintendo.

It makes sense that Nintendo needs to raise the price, since 250 coins was a lot more 2 - 3 years ago, but with so few options I can understand disliking it.

They've been raising the prices on nearly everything. I'm actually shocked the little basket is only 700 and not 1000 since it was 700 last time.

I was shocked it was 700 in the first place. When I first saw it relisted I said to myself "no way that was originally 700 coins". Certainly makes me wonder if I should spend some of my coins now, since I have 600 or so expiring this year.

 

[Osirus313]

another month passes.....more garbage....

 

[Hammer.exe]

I can highly recommend the Super Mario basket. I got one when they first released, and it's actually very nice. Worth 700 coins I'd say.

I bought the Link Between World posters the other day, I have 500 coins left. I'm really tempted to buy the Animal Crossing 3DS pouch as they look really good. I'm just afraid with the recent stockings that they'll actually stock something I REALLY want (3DS charging cradle, mainly). Kinda tempted to cancel my LBW backorder too, but eh..

 

[utopianmachine]

While I am interested in Number Battle (and remember being interested when the game came out years ago), with Nintendo soon taking DSiware games offline, there isn't a lot of point in buying this. There is a story mode, but the online mode will soon be unplayable. I believe I'll pass on this.

 

[shivan128]

Got Kid Icarus, loved the first one. 

 

[slidecage]

 Number Battle - 200

very fun game and worth the cash...very short though

 

[mpaullin]

Bunch of nothing for me. I will advise against that Yoshi game. I paid 30 cents for it and felt ripped off. Very lame/barebones puzzle game. Really hoping for a restock on the 3DS game cases (either the big one or that one that comes with stylus' that they recently added to the "out of stock" section).

 

[defpally]

Bunch of nothing for me. I will advise against that Yoshi game. I paid 30 cents for it and felt ripped off. Very lame/barebones puzzle game. Reall hoping for a restock on the 3DS game cases (either the big one or that one that comes with stylus' that they recently added to the "out of stock" section).

No kidding, I also got it for 30 cent and it isn't worth that (but I was a big fan of their 30 cent, so I got ALL of them anyways). Most puzzle games can keep me occupied at least a little while, but this one ... nothing. Performance is terrible (even for an NES game) and the mechanics are just not very compelling. Skip it.

Kid Icarus sounds decent, but I have the 3D classic from a while back and never play it (I beat the original back in the day). I guess I'll keep hoarding points for now. Not every month is a winner, but most months at least one of them is something I want so I can't complain.

 

[Fatbot3]

Right after I order those posters they put up an accessory bag in  the store, bah! Anyway, I have my doubts but wanted to know if it was possible to create links of some sort in the Wii U menu to Wii VC games. It's not a huge deal but Its a bit of a pain to launch the Wii menu to get to those VC games. Is there any linking or shortcuts available?

 

[shivan128]

Bunch of nothing for me. I will advise against that Yoshi game. I paid 30 cents for it and felt ripped off. Very lame/barebones puzzle game. Really hoping for a restock on the 3DS game cases (either the big one or that one that comes with stylus' that they recently added to the "out of stock" section).

I second the Yoshi comment. This game really is not worth the $.30 I spent on it. But I did get some CN points out of it.

 

[flybrione]

I got Kid Icarus Myths and Monsters. Now I have a pretty decent gameboy virtual console library on my 3DS.

 

[ConkerFun]

Anyone know if there are more games coming to Wiiware and DSiware? I still have over 2000 of points for both systems each. If not, I'll find something to buy.

 

[BobbyTastic]

Myths and Monsters is like $4 right? I don't know, I don't think $4 is worth 150 coins for me (100 is a bit closer). I'm just glad I got Super Mario RPG instead of waiting for this month's load of crap.

250 coins for Bonsai Buddy is ridiculous. It's $10. The standard usually is $8 - $10 = 200 coins (see all the N64 VC releases).

Surprised they did an update in the middle of the night, hopefully next month they'll stick to the schedule.

And for those of you wondering, yes, Yoshi is as bad as everybody says. Got it on my 3DS with Ambassador status and it was terrible.

 

[MetalSlugger]

Decided to grab a pink 3DS bag to go with my Princess Peach case since the zipper always presses against my XL. Still holding out for the 18 game cases to come back.

 

[BruceButtcheeks]

[quote name="Hammer.exe" post="11600035" timestamp="1394523455"]I can highly recommend the Super Mario basket. I got one when they first released, and it's actually very nice. Worth 700 coins I'd say.

I bought the Link Between World posters the other day, I have 500 coins left. I'm really tempted to buy the Animal Crossing 3DS pouch as they look really good. I'm just afraid with the recent stockings that they'll actually stock something I REALLY want (3DS charging cradle, mainly). Kinda tempted to cancel my LBW backorder too, but eh..[/quote]Just curious, how would one go about canceling a backorder on CN?

 

[Sychophantom]

And for those of you wondering, yes, Yoshi is as bad as everybody says. Got it on my 3DS with Ambassador status and it was terrible.

I actually liked that game, but mostly because I remember having it on the original Game Boy and playing the hell out of it because I only had 3 games at the time.

 

[Hammer.exe]

Just curious, how would one go about canceling a backorder on CN?

You can usually contact their CS and have them do it. Just tell them straight up you don't want it anymore, backorder is taking too long and you'd rather buy something else, etc, whatever works. I've canceled one or two this way, but it's been a while.

 

[golfer]

The xl cradle among other things was taken off the currently unavailable section. That's not a good sign. (

 

[Teeg]

I actually liked that game, but mostly because I remember having it on the original Game Boy and playing the hell out of it because I only had 3 games at the time.

I'm also one that likes Yoshi. It's very simplistic, and I don't know what it is about it but it got its hooks in me. I looked at my Activity log on my 3DS and I've logged a shocking 26 and a half hours on it with the Avg play time of 53 minutes.

I've not touched the Wii U version that I got for $.30, so I definetly think it is better suited to a portable than a home console.

 

[Hammer.exe]

The xl cradle among other things was taken off the currently unavailable section. That's not a good sign. (

Came here to post this. The only thing left in "Currently unavailable" is the card case. Strange seeing as they just added G&W Ball to that section recently.

 

[Blaster man]

Came here to post this. The only thing left in "Currently unavailable" is the card case. Strange seeing as they just added G&W Ball to that section recently.

So they're either going to put that stuff back up or they're never going to make it available again.

 

[Olengie]

Kid Icarus for me. I need to spend these Coins that I have lying about. :lol:

 

[Osirus313]

The xl cradle among other things was taken off the currently unavailable section. That's not a good sign. (

Guess I'm going to have to buy the generic black version......no biggie.....I think that would look best with my zelda 3ds xl anyway

 

[Osirus313]

hey....do u guys sell club nintendo points?

 

[BobbyTastic]

hey....do u guys sell club nintendo points?

Try the trading section. I believe there's a thread dedicated to selling codes for coins.

 

[sp00ge]

hey....do u guys sell club nintendo points?

Try the trading section. I believe there's a thread dedicated to selling codes for coins.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/177121-nintendo-club-game-code-trading-and-selling/

 

[amusedtoe]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/177121-nintendo-club-game-code-trading-and-selling/

This is why kids these days are worthless, get everything handed to them.

 

[sp00ge]

This is why kids these days are worthless, get everything handed to them.

I'm feeling generous tonight for some reason. Usually I'd tell 'em to sod off and find it themselves...

 

[Osirus313]

This is why kids these days are worthless, get everything handed to them.

I'm pretty sure I'm older than you, clown

 

[amusedtoe]

I'm pretty sure I'm older than you, clown

And so polite when someone wasn't even referencing them.

 

[admiralvic]

I'm pretty sure I'm older than you, clown

HEY! Overreacting to comments not directed at them in inappropriate ways is my thing.

 

[BobbyTastic]

HEY! Overrating to comments not directed at them in inappropriate ways is my thing.

Apparently typos are your thing too.

(Sorry, I wanted to join in on the snark. Thanks for spoonfeeding him, sp00ge, I couldn't be bothered).

 

[DealSeeker4u]

Man talk about over priced new prizes, those pouches are cool for 300 coins, or both for 500, and that bag would be cool for 500, not 700. Oh well, looks like I'm saving my coins for something else. Has anyone got their Luigi Statue (US people!)?

 

[amusedtoe]

Man talk about over priced new prizes, those pouches are cool for 300 coins, or both for 500, and that bag would be cool for 500, not 700. Oh well, looks like I'm saving my coins for something else. Has anyone got their Luigi Statue (US people!)?

A whole bunch, yesterday I think.

 

[dreamer131313]

A whole bunch, yesterday I think.

It be great if we got something like this that Europe got years ago http://m.joystiq.com/2008/11/19/golden-zelda-statue-gallops-back-to-european-club-nintendo/ it seem Europe always get the best stuff not fair really

 

[admiralvic]

It be great if we got something like this that Europe got years ago http://m.joystiq.com/2008/11/19/golden-zelda-statue-gallops-back-to-european-club-nintendo/ it seem Europe always get the best stuff not fair really

Pretty sure Europe doesn't get elite rewards and I believe items cost a lot more because of the number of games that support CN.

 

[gettinmoney662]

(Thanks for spoonfeeding him sp00ge, I couldn't be bothered).

Gross.

 

[amusedtoe]

It be great if we got something like this that Europe got years ago http://m.joystiq.com/2008/11/19/golden-zelda-statue-gallops-back-to-european-club-nintendo/ it seem Europe always get the best stuff not fair really

To return to my old analogy Japan is Nintendo's mom so they'll always be loved and respected and receive nice things and be taken care of. Europe is Nintendo's sexy young mistress so they get showering with presents and lots of exciting things. Meanwhile America is Nintendo's wife. They feel obliged enough to stay with us and occasionally give us a shiny trinket to appease us but the passion's not there and they're just going through the motions.

 

[dreamer131313]

To return to my old analogy Japan is Nintendo's mom so they'll always be loved and respected and receive nice things and be taken care of. Europe is Nintendo's sexy young mistress so they get showering with presents and lots of exciting things. Meanwhile America is Nintendo's wife. They feel obliged enough to stay with us and occasionally give us a shiny trinket to appease us but the passion's not there and they're just going through the motions.

yea i know cause Europe is releasing a limited edition version of Mario kart 8 they announced it last week and it will probably never see the light of day over here

 

[amusedtoe]

yea i know cause Europe is releasing a limited edition version of Mario kart 8 they announced it last week and it will probably never see the light of day over here

There was the Link Between Worlds CE that we never got as well (though Canada which is like Europe's half Sister), the superior Wind Waker CE, and probably others I'm forgetting.

 

[B-Man]

Damn!

Ever since the start of this Club Nintendo year, I could swear that I should have had a year's worth of coins expiring, but the site always insisted that I didn't.  Now I check again and, sure enough, I all of the sudden have 600 coins expiring on June 30.  Now I'm starting to panic.  I don't want my 600 coins going to waste, but there's hardly anything decent available right now.  And there's no way of knowing what might come into and/or go out of stock by June 30.

I'm kicking myself over not getting Mario RPG when it was still available.  Now, even if another Virtual Console game that I might be interested in becomes available, like Super Metroid or Super Punch-Out, it will be the Wii U version and I don't have a Wii U.  They almost never have any decent 3DS games.  Mostly just DSiWare and VC games that I don't care about.

Does anyone have any opinions on the Luigi hat pouch?  I'm thinking of grabbing that before it goes out of stock.  It seems pretty cool and it would knock 500 coins off of my 600 expiring ones.

 

[BobbyTastic]

yea i know cause Europe is releasing a limited edition version of Mario kart 8 they announced it last week and it will probably never see the light of day over here

That's because Europe is Nintendo's weakest (major) region. It's mostly Sony territory (because region-free and all that jazz).

So Nintendo has to try extra hard to get sales there (hence all the promotions and stuff), unlike in 'Murrica. And Japan gets all the cool shit because its their home country, leaving us getting the raw deal when it comes to cool promos/special editions.

On the other hand, because its Nintendo's weakest (major) region, it tends to have issues getting software ports. So it's a double-edged sword.

Gross.

Of all the times to forget a comma.. (I use them pretty frequently.) Well played, I chuckled.

 

[Billytwoshoes]

I waffled on getting Bonsai Barber the first time it was available (for 150 coins IIRC), definitely not going to get it for 250 (though if it was 150 again I might of considered).  Fun fact that it was developed by one of the key team members that created Goldeneye for the N64, not that the tidbit would have any swaying power.

 

[breakfuss]

The xl cradle among other things was taken off the currently unavailable section. That's not a good sign. (

Yeah, I just logged in and noticed they're gone. Maybe it's a sign that they're being moved to available status, though? Checked ebay for prices and they're hovering around $30 shipped from Japan.

And most of you probably don't need a reminder, but eshop purchases have coin surveys also. I completely forgot so I had a few waiting for me. I'm rich, I tell you. Rich.

 

[IkedaTeramusa]

What the hell?!?  I didn't realize Jay knew there were threads outside of the PSN.

And yea, I got my Luigi statue the day before yesterday.  It's ok.  Labeled with the serial on the bottom.  Apparently they only made 5000 of these.

 

[Soma_Cruz]

Is Yoshi actually on the Wii U or is it in Wii mode only?

 

[UlysisAM]

Wii U only.

 

[mpaullin]

(Sorry, I wanted to join in on the snark. Thanks for spoonfeeding him, sp00ge, I couldn't be bothered).

Despite the proper placement of commas in this sentence, I still ended up with a terrible mental image.

I guess it's a good sign for a restock if the 3DS game case wasn't removed from the "unavailable" section. Or not. You never can tell what they are doing over there.