Nintendo Switch "Play Together" Sale. Donkey Kong TF £33.49, Diablo 3 EC £34.99, FIFA 19 £27.49 (more in description)

Steven_Best07/02/2019 10:01

I don’t understand why Diablo is so expensive on switch, it came out 7 y …I don’t understand why Diablo is so expensive on switch, it came out 7 years ago and that same edition is £15.99 on PSN right now.Read lessRead more

Are you new to the switch?

Would punch most people in the face for a Celeste discount

johnw8407/02/2019 11:06

How many switch players are actually paying these prices though? I've got …How many switch players are actually paying these prices though? I've got the handful of essentials - Mario odyssey, zelda, mario kart, etc.... but however much I would love to play the likes of Diablo on a portable console, I can't justify the price for that experience. I wonder how many people are in the same boat as me and might buy these games if they were comparatively priced with the other formats?Nonetheless, as mentioned, any discount on the switch is much appreciated, especially if you're after digital versions and it seems like there are a few good deals here.Read lessRead more

I've got about 20 physical Switch games and about 10 digital ones. I'm primarily a portable gamer though. I could download Diablo 3 for PS4 at £17 and never get round to playing it, or I can pay £35 for it on Switch and put 100 hours in. Everyone's cirmcustances are different though, so I totally understand where you're coming from.

Mr_Humpf07/02/2019 10:26

As someone that has gamed on Playstation and Nintendo for about 10 years, …As someone that has gamed on Playstation and Nintendo for about 10 years, I certainly know what you mean. The best answer I can give you is that Nintendo pricing works in a completely different way to Xbox and Playstation. A new game comes out on Playstation and In six months time it will be half the price. A new game comes out on Nintendo and six months later it's still the same price. Nintendo is in fact the only platform where I still re-order, because the chances are that it's the cheapest price the game will be for some time to come (if not ever). I've sold three year old Nintendo games and got most of my money back. That doesn't happen on any other platform. The discounts on these Nintendo sales is also poor when compared to Playstation. In the context of Nintendo sales though, this one looks fairly promising - Nintendo don't usually discount their flagship brands. In defence of Diablo 3 on Switch it is The Eternal Collection which was only released on Playstation in summer 2017 and on Switch in November last year. The usual selling price on PSN of the Eternal Collection is (apparently) over £50.Read lessRead more

Like of course their pricing is different, but it seems whenever the Diablo 3 price point is made no one seems to take into consideration the fact it has been completely developed to run on a handheld console? That takes a lot of work, the optimisation, tweaking everything to run smoothly and play great on the hardware both handheld and docked, it's not an easy task just to port games over (unless your name is Panic Button) and Blizzard have done it extremely well. I personally only paid £27.99 for a physical Diablo 3copy from a very deal a few months back which was definitely a steal.

Mr_Humpf07/02/2019 14:16

The promotion is now live if you go to the eShop on your Switch and hit …The promotion is now live if you go to the eShop on your Switch and hit "Current Offers". It's not up on the main website yet, so I can't link to it.Read lessRead more

Full list here: nintendoeverything.com/eur…ls/

Great price for Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze

Mr_Humpf07/02/2019 10:29

I've got a strong chin and I can take a beating.

Do the right thing, nintendo

dbizal07/02/2019 10:36

I don't know how you can justify being full digital on the Switch due to …I don't know how you can justify being full digital on the Switch due to the storage issue... Unless you are gonna spend quite a bit on a 1TB Memory stick lol. I have a 64GB stick and it lasted like a week lol. Also Digital sales are never as good as Physical... especially for Nintendo consoles.Read lessRead more

There was a 128GB SanDisk Ultra on here yesterday for under £19. Having owned a PS Vita for 5 years, that seems like an absolute bargain to me. But you're right, Nintendo never give anything away - that's why you've got to take these sales in the context of other Nintendo sales and not compare them to what's going on with other platforms.

Mr_Humpf07/02/2019 11:16

I've got about 20 physical Switch games and about 10 digital ones. I'm …I've got about 20 physical Switch games and about 10 digital ones. I'm primarily a portable gamer though. I could download Diablo 3 for PS4 at £17 and never get round to playing it, or I can pay £35 for it on Switch and put 100 hours in. Everyone's cirmcustances are different though, so I totally understand where you're coming from.Read lessRead more

Yeah, that's the thing and the switch is great for that. I spent many an hour playing through Zelda etc while the missus was watching something on the tv and we didn't have to be in separate rooms! It's great for that. I can imagine if you travel a lot it'd be amazing too.

I do the majority of my gaming on my PC, but I do like to sit back and chill sometimes. This is great for that, but the last game I played was bayonetta and the next will be Smash Brothers when I decide to shell out for it. In the mean time, I've pretty much done all I want to in the 5 games I own and can't justify the rest when they are available elsewhere for so much more reasonable prices. Yet again it pretty much means I'm buying only the console exclusives for a Nintendo console.

As a wee example - I've played skyrim on xbox 360, and PC through to completion (including VR). I'd still pick it up on switch to play again but not for over £30. £20 and I'd have picked it up ages ago.

MadonnaProject07/02/2019 13:16

You cannot argue with nintendo fan logic nor apple fan logic. I have 4 …You cannot argue with nintendo fan logic nor apple fan logic. I have 4 switches. One legit, and the other SX OSed. Some of the ganmes I play, man, if I'd have bought them I'd have felt like a total and complete mug. But nin and app fanboys don't have that level of self reflection/awareness.Read lessRead more

Yet another comment with no regard to the process and costs of porting a game to a handheld console.

Some good prices. Donkey Kong, Captain Toad, Horizon Chase Turbo, Crypt of the Necrodancer all worth it.

Thanks for the heads up, I see Towerfall is on sale and I know its 'play together' but I really hope Celeste in on sale. I don't know whether to trade DK in for £30 and get it digitally either.

Well played OP. You beat me to it. Definitely picking up Towerfall (not available Physical).

Captain toad looks a good price

Steven_Best07/02/2019 10:01

I don’t understand why Diablo is so expensive on switch, it came out 7 y …I don’t understand why Diablo is so expensive on switch, it came out 7 years ago and that same edition is £15.99 on PSN right now.Read lessRead more

As someone that has gamed on Playstation and Nintendo for about 10 years, I certainly know what you mean. The best answer I can give you is that Nintendo pricing works in a completely different way to Xbox and Playstation. A new game comes out on Playstation and In six months time it will be half the price. A new game comes out on Nintendo and six months later it's still the same price. Nintendo is in fact the only platform where I still re-order, because the chances are that it's the cheapest price the game will be for some time to come (if not ever). I've sold three year old Nintendo games and got most of my money back. That doesn't happen on any other platform. The discounts on these Nintendo sales is also poor when compared to Playstation. In the context of Nintendo sales though, this one looks fairly promising - Nintendo don't usually discount their flagship brands. In defence of Diablo 3 on Switch it is The Eternal Collection which was only released on Playstation in summer 2017 and on Switch in November last year. The usual selling price on PSN of the Eternal Collection is (apparently) over £50.

coopd107/02/2019 10:28

Would punch most people in the face for a Celeste discount

I've got a strong chin and I can take a beating.

dbizal07/02/2019 10:23

Not that great of a deal to be honest as Physical copies are either the …Not that great of a deal to be honest as Physical copies are either the same price or cheaper.Read lessRead more

Fair point. Lots of folks are digital only though. I'm the physical sort myself, but it's nice to have a few games digitaly for pick up and play greatness.

Mr_Humpf07/02/2019 10:41

There was a 128GB SanDisk Ultra on here yesterday for under £19. Having …There was a 128GB SanDisk Ultra on here yesterday for under £19. Having owned a PS Vita for 5 years, that seems like an absolute bargain to me. But you're right, Nintendo never give anything away - that's why you've got to take these sales in the context of other Nintendo sales and not compare them to what's going on with other platforms.Read lessRead more

I own a Vita also... Although I only really buy Physical copies of games I did end up hacking it so I could use a Micro SD to Vita Memory slot converter, which is incredible if you haven't already done it.

I don't compare these sales with what's going on with other platforms. I compare digital sales to physical and 90% of the time Physical is the better option.

dbizal5 m ago

I own a Vita also... Although I only really buy Physical copies of games I …I own a Vita also... Although I only really buy Physical copies of games I did end up hacking it so I could use a Micro SD to Vita Memory slot converter, which is incredible if you haven't already done it. I don't compare these sales with what's going on with other platforms. I compare digital sales to physical and 90% of the time Physical is the better option.Read lessRead more

I started off phyical with Vita but the sale prices on PSN were too tasty, so I sold all my physical games, imported two 32GB cards and didn't look back. I didn't know about that memory slot converter thing - although it's probably too late for me now! Apart from Indie games like Grist, Abzu, Hollow Knight and Stardew Valley, I'm physical myself on Switch.

Steven_Best07/02/2019 10:01

I don’t understand why Diablo is so expensive on switch, it came out 7 y …I don’t understand why Diablo is so expensive on switch, it came out 7 years ago and that same edition is £15.99 on PSN right now.Read lessRead more

Becasue:
1) It's a newer game on Switch (a year newer than the PS4 version) and they have to pay for the time and effort spent converting it somehow
2) Cartridge prices are more expensive and trading laws mean that digital can't undercut physical in most cases

3) There is very little similar on Switch so lack of competition and the unique format (handheld and tv) means they can get away with the price increase.

dbizal9 m ago

But only one can play at a time still right?

As far as I understand it, both can play at the same time but the non-primary console needs to have an active internet connection. Given most of my Switch usage happens in handheld mode on various forms of public transport, it's not really an option for me. Great way of saving money if you're mostly docked though

Another big factor in Switch physical prices is the cost of the cartridges themselves. They're much more expensive to manufacture than blu-rays, which in turn leads to much more conservative amounts being printed for any given game. Low supply keeps prices high

XP20007/02/2019 10:58

Switch gamers pay these prices so that is why they are charged said …Switch gamers pay these prices so that is why they are charged said prices, and why not, any bussines would be mad to not take advantage of such a market. Read lessRead more

How many switch players are actually paying these prices though? I've got the handful of essentials - Mario odyssey, zelda, mario kart, etc.... but however much I would love to play the likes of Diablo on a portable console, I can't justify the price for that experience. I wonder how many people are in the same boat as me and might buy these games if they were comparatively priced with the other formats?

Nonetheless, as mentioned, any discount on the switch is much appreciated, especially if you're after digital versions and it seems like there are a few good deals here.

Mr_Humpf07/02/2019 11:01

Diablo really does run sweetly on Switch - even with all hell breaking …Diablo really does run sweetly on Switch - even with all hell breaking loose it doesn't seem to shift from 60fps. I picked it up with an Ebay voucher for a similar price to you and then sold it for a profit to be able to afford Smash. Now I've got a bit more money, I'm now looking out for a deal on another copy! I'm quite tempted by the sale price above, but I think it's a physical buy for me.Read lessRead more

Exactly, at least you get it. It runs so so damn well, but I only ever hear (and see in this thread) that it's all Nintendo's fault and switch gamers paying full price is the reason, no one taking the porting into account

That was a worthy trade, Smash couldn't be missed. Nice on the profit too! It should be under £30 at some point soon, I'm definitely a physical game guy.

johnw8424 m ago

How many switch players are actually paying these prices though? I've got …How many switch players are actually paying these prices though? I've got the handful of essentials - Mario odyssey, zelda, mario kart, etc.... but however much I would love to play the likes of Diablo on a portable console, I can't justify the price for that experience. I wonder how many people are in the same boat as me and might buy these games if they were comparatively priced with the other formats?Nonetheless, as mentioned, any discount on the switch is much appreciated, especially if you're after digital versions and it seems like there are a few good deals here.Read lessRead more

You are preaching to the choir bud, i have a Wii U and have all the first party titles on the system, MK8 for instance still full of 12 players online matches with no issues, cost me £10 from CEX, and no paywall, so at present for me personally the switch is not needed in any capacity as the U works just fine and is free online, and i don't mobile game, and if i did i have a 2ds xl for some mK7 if it were ever needed, but its not because i don't mobile game...... but at present even if i did not have a U it is just too expensive in every aspect, i mean to play MK8 on a switch right now would cost you over £330, i mean i like Nintendo first party games, but not that much. lol
As a matter of fact if you wanted to play MK8 and were not bothered about mobile gaming then a £80 U and a £10 for MK8 from CEX will see you sorted. (edited)

Oh no, I just bought Odyssey thanks to the Amazon £5 off deal. My poor wallet!

deleted71662407/02/2019 12:01

Heat for the effort, OP but this isn't a great sale imo. I might pick up …Heat for the effort, OP but this isn't a great sale imo. I might pick up Guac 2 but everything else is a minimal discountRead lessRead more

Thanks for the heat anyway, ti's appreciated. Maybe they'll surprise us all later? If they put Bomberman R out for £20 I might give that another go. If you want these games and you're used to buying digital on Switch, there are some modest but worthwhile discounts here. For the rest of us, the next deal is just around the corner!

dbizal50 m ago

I play mainly on PC... but I still prefer Physical for consoles. It …I play mainly on PC... but I still prefer Physical for consoles. It literally takes 30 seconds to switch a cartridge out lol. For the sake of saving £5-10 here and there I would rather buy Physical and spend 30 seconds switching a cartridge lol.Read lessRead more

But you have to GET UP off the sofa

deleted71662407/02/2019 12:01

Heat for the effort, OP but this isn't a great sale imo. I might pick up …Heat for the effort, OP but this isn't a great sale imo. I might pick up Guac 2 but everything else is a minimal discountRead lessRead more

These are just highlights, full sale will be live at 2 PM

Mitch_s_s2 h, 25 m ago

What is the significance of "Play Together"? Is it game sharing or …What is the significance of "Play Together"? Is it game sharing or something?Read lessRead more

Uhhh... M. U. L. T. I. P. L. A. Y. E. R. ?? !

The promotion is now live if you go to the eShop on your Switch and hit "Current Offers". It's not up on the main website yet, so I can't link to it.

dbizal07/02/2019 14:33

All shovelware. Shame really...

Shame you are stupid if you think this

dbizal4 h, 27 m ago

I play mainly on PC... but I still prefer Physical for consoles. It …I play mainly on PC... but I still prefer Physical for consoles. It literally takes 30 seconds to switch a cartridge out lol. For the sake of saving £5-10 here and there I would rather buy Physical and spend 30 seconds switching a cartridge lol.Read lessRead more

You are doing the right thing there, Nintendo are at the back of the line when it comes to a bright consumer friendly digital future. lol

And this deal reminded me i was short a few U games, so i just grabbed DKTF, M3D and M Maker for £25, i traded in M Maker 3ds for the 2ds xl for £13 off the total, so i am getting close to a complete first party U collection, disc's are in immaculate condition.

dbizal3 h, 10 m ago

All shovelware. Shame really...

(Falls off chair laughing)

I saw this on Nintendo Everything this morning, but it's being reported across most of the fan sites. Starts at 2PM today and runs till the 21st Feb.

I don’t understand why Diablo is so expensive on switch, it came out 7 years ago and that same edition is £15.99 on PSN right now.

Not that great of a deal to be honest as Physical copies are either the same price or cheaper.

Mr_Humpf07/02/2019 10:34

Fair point. Lots of folks are digital only though. I'm the physical sort …Fair point. Lots of folks are digital only though. I'm the physical sort myself, but it's nice to have a few games digitaly for pick up and play greatness.Read lessRead more

I don't know how you can justify being full digital on the Switch due to the storage issue... Unless you are gonna spend quite a bit on a 1TB Memory stick lol.

I have a 64GB stick and it lasted like a week lol.

Also Digital sales are never as good as Physical... especially for Nintendo consoles.

I always thing first about splitting the price because of game sharing and then adding my gold coins.

My logic at the moment for me and my friend would pay £17.50 each for Diablo 3 eternal collection. Which makes it cheaper than ps4 physical. Then I'll add my £10 gold coins to make it cheaper but also to make it fair to bring in physical trade in.

Digital total atm £25 and got two copies
Physical ps4 one copy £30
Physical trade in £14 cash with £16 lost and no game.

So atm my friend pays £1.50 to keep his game more than physical and I pay £8.50 less and keep my game plus have a friend to play with

I could bring other factors like store credit but then I could counter in with cheaper eshop vouchers

Or you could argue this is a sales price and then I say trade in prices drop (edited)

stephen_hoult07/02/2019 10:52

I always thing first about splitting the price because of game sharing and …I always thing first about splitting the price because of game sharing and then adding my gold coins.At the moment me and my friend would pay £17.50 each for Diablo 3Read lessRead more

But only one can play at a time still right?

Steven_Best07/02/2019 10:01

I don’t understand why Diablo is so expensive on switch, it came out 7 y …I don’t understand why Diablo is so expensive on switch, it came out 7 years ago and that same edition is £15.99 on PSN right now.Read lessRead more

Switch gamers pay these prices so that is why they are charged said prices, and why not, any bussines would be mad to not take advantage of such a market.