Board 8 > Is there any real chance of a Switch price drop or bundle before Smash releases?

(+) Yeah! (+)

Or should I just buy one now?
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There's a bundle right now. Switch + 1 game (I think it's between Zelda, Mario, Splatoon 2, and something else) for $329 at Best Buy.

There might also be something for Prime Day tomorrow.
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Nintendo ain't going to price drop shit, the Switch is selling like crazy.
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I'll be looking at it for Prime Day, but not getting my hopes up (even if there's a price drop there, it'll likely be like $40 off and will sell out instantly)
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Zachnorn posted...

There's a bundle right now. Switch + 1 game (I think it's between Zelda, Mario, Splatoon 2, and something else) for $329 at Best Buy.

The other one is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

no Kirby Star Allies :/
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There will be a Smash bundle, there won't be a price drop. Best bet is to hope a retailer sells a console + game bundle for a discount.
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swirIdude posted...

There will be a Smash bundle, there won't be a price drop. Best bet is to hope a retailer sells a console + game bundle for a discount.

There's almost no chance they DON'T do a bundle with a GCN
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Zachnorn posted...

There's a bundle right now. Switch + 1 game (I think it's between Zelda, Mario, Splatoon 2, and something else) for $329 at Best Buy.

There might also be something for Prime Day tomorrow.

Is this a limited time thing?
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VintageGin posted...

Zachnorn posted...

There's a bundle right now. Switch + 1 game (I think it's between Zelda, Mario, Splatoon 2, and something else) for $329 at Best Buy.

There might also be something for Prime Day tomorrow.

Is this a limited time thing?

yes
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Weakupedia posted...

VintageGin posted...

Zachnorn posted...

There's a bundle right now. Switch + 1 game (I think it's between Zelda, Mario, Splatoon 2, and something else) for $329 at Best Buy.

There might also be something for Prime Day tomorrow.

Is this a limited time thing?

yes

Is this deal still running? I don't see it on Best Buy's site
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It was only through Saturday.
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Damn it
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Eddv posted...

swirIdude posted...

There will be a Smash bundle, there won't be a price drop. Best bet is to hope a retailer sells a console + game bundle for a discount.

There's almost no chance they DON'T do a bundle with a GCN

They didn't do this for Smash 4 so I don't see why it's a guarantee they would do it for this one.

They did a game/controller/adapter bundle for Smash 4, but not a system bundle.
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Switch + 64 GB microSD card + $20 eShop card for $300 if you're an Amazon Prime member.
https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-Gray-Joy/dp/B07DB3JGQV
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Zachnorn posted...

Switch + 64 GB microSD card + $20 eShop card for $300 if you're an Amazon Prime member.
https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-Gray-Joy/dp/B07DB3JGQV

You won't do better than this before the year is out, I'm almost sure of it.
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Too slow and now it's gone.

Welp.
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I'm sure they'll do a full price bundle with Smash.
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VintageGin posted...

Too slow and now it's gone.

Welp.

More available!
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VintageGin posted...

Weakupedia posted...

VintageGin posted...

Zachnorn posted...

There's a bundle right now. Switch + 1 game (I think it's between Zelda, Mario, Splatoon 2, and something else) for $329 at Best Buy.

There might also be something for Prime Day tomorrow.

Is this a limited time thing?

yes

Is this deal still running? I don't see it on Best Buy's site

deal is also running for Walmart, with the same games
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Zachnorn posted...

Switch + 64 GB microSD card + $20 eShop card for $300 if you're an Amazon Prime member.
https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-Gray-Joy/dp/B07DB3JGQV

This deal is back up @VintageGin
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Ah, should've mentioned that I managed to grab one after they went up again the first time because weaku messaged me.

Regardless, thanks Zach, swirldude, and anyone else who put in the effort to help.
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You're welcome, enjoy your new Switch! Add me too: SW-0234-4878-6208
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Sure, will do!

By the way, what do people do for controllers? I was thinking about buying extra controllers for split screen, but the pro controller is $70...which seems insane to buy in multiples.
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VintageGin posted...

Sure, will do!

By the way, what do people do for controllers? I was thinking about buying extra controllers for split screen, but the pro controller is $70...which seems insane to buy in multiples.

one pro controller is probably good enough, maybe two if the other player is a stickler for comfort

be aware that the dpad on the pro is not super good, even after an apparent revision. you can open it up and do a relatively simple fix with scotch tape, but it's enough of a hassle that i haven't done it myself. otherwise it's frankly one of the most comfortable controllers out there. i feel like I've seen it on sale for about $55 relatively often. will keep you posted

if you're playing portable mode a lot, get a case to give the system more ergonomic bulk. the one i have is amazing and pretty easy to take on and off:
Mumba case for Nintendo Switch, [Heavy Duty] Slim Rubberized [Snap on] Hard Case Cover for Nintendo Switch 2017 release (Clear/Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077FFBTVJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jSeuBbJ6DHYAN

if you hate the left joycon pseudo dpad, this is also an option:
BASSTOP Translucent NS Joycon Handheld Controller Housing With D-Pad Button DIY Replacement Shell Case for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L/R) Without Electronics (Joycon D-Pad-Smoke Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076T3M8GV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3SeuBb6NGVXVE

if you're gonna buy an extra pair of joycons, don't pay full price. esp after the target bungle, you can probably find a pair for $50-60.
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Seriously? Scotch tape?

Jesus, there are a lot of accessories for this thing.
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ya

you don't really need any of it

but they're pretty nifty

and god the switch sucks to play in portable mode without a case around it. there are others that people like that have a more traditional grip for the joycons, etc
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