Nintendo Switch thread

[TrueBeliever_jh]

it would be interesting if this device starts the trend of strangers gaming together during commute. Pokemon GO sorta did that and succeed in some degree (though that didn't last too long)




anyways, have you guys said/prepare your goodbye to your pre-switch world yet?

 

[guanguan]

Are you guys ready to shoot each other, milk some cow, and take care of baby?

 

[keith976]

Guys, just wondering since the Switch is region free, is it possible to buy the console from Japan? I have step-family living in Japan and they can help me ship one over.

It seems to be 29980 Yen over there = around $375 SGD + a little bit of shipping fee, perhaps around 410++? It's gonna be immensely cheaper than buying one here but I'm just worried if I can't play the games I buy here in SG or online play is fixed to Japanese serves... If anyone can help a brother out here

 

[guanguan]

Guys, just wondering since the Switch is region free, is it possible to buy the console from Japan? I have step-family living in Japan and they can help me ship one over.

It seems to be 29980 Yen over there = around $375 SGD + a little bit of shipping fee, perhaps around 410++? It's gonna be immensely cheaper than buying one here but I'm just worried if I can't play the games I buy here in SG or online play is fixed to Japanese serves... If anyone can help a brother out here

100% can. . Just that warrantly not covered locally.

 

[Spongebob79]

Guys, just wondering since the Switch is region free, is it possible to buy the console from Japan? I have step-family living in Japan and they can help me ship one over.

It seems to be 29980 Yen over there = around $375 SGD + a little bit of shipping fee, perhaps around 410++? It's gonna be immensely cheaper than buying one here but I'm just worried if I can't play the games I buy here in SG or online play is fixed to Japanese serves... If anyone can help a brother out here

Yes, is region free.

 

[keith976]

100% can. . Just that warrantly not covered locally.

So I just gotta be extra careful and not break it? Haha

 

[pegasus21]

Guys, just wondering since the Switch is region free, is it possible to buy the console from Japan? I have step-family living in Japan and they can help me ship one over.

It seems to be 29980 Yen over there = around $375 SGD + a little bit of shipping fee, perhaps around 410++? It's gonna be immensely cheaper than buying one here but I'm just worried if I can't play the games I buy here in SG or online play is fixed to Japanese serves... If anyone can help a brother out here

Remember to factor in local Japanese taxes of 8%. It'll be 32378 yen with tax + whatever your shipping is.

It might be cheaper to just buy from Amazon Japan and ship directly. Depending on the exchange rate they use, you won't need to pay for GST. A couple of us are getting it for 31568 yen shipping inclusive.

 

[Gametaku]

Guys, just wondering since the Switch is region free, is it possible to buy the console from Japan? I have step-family living in Japan and they can help me ship one over.

It seems to be 29980 Yen over there = around $375 SGD + a little bit of shipping fee, perhaps around 410++? It's gonna be immensely cheaper than buying one here but I'm just worried if I can't play the games I buy here in SG or online play is fixed to Japanese serves... If anyone can help a brother out here

Family ship to u sure kenna GST. $410 + 7 percent gst = $428. Cheapest Zelda costs $79 here if u preorder and $89 if u dont. $428 + $79/89 = $507/517. You can get the local bundle at just $5xx that comes with Zelda and 1-2 Switch few days ago.

 

[keith976]

Remember to factor in local Japanese taxes of 8%. It'll be 32378 yen with tax + whatever your shipping is.

It might be cheaper to just buy from Amazon Japan and ship directly. Depending on the exchange rate they use, you won't need to pay for GST. A couple of us are getting it for 31568 yen shipping inclusive.

31568 YEN? Where! The cheapest I can find on Amazon is 40k Yen

 

[Gametaku]

31568 YEN? Where! The cheapest I can find on Amazon is 40k Yen

Sold out. Sold and ship directly by Amazon. U have to be quick to preorder those.

 

[SaulGoodman]

finally couldnt resist it and preordered a set

 

[pegasus21]

31568 YEN? Where! The cheapest I can find on Amazon is 40k Yen

Scalpers. Yep just be patient and wait for Amazon to sell it again.

 

[keith976]

Scalpers. Yep just be patient and wait for Amazon to sell it again.

Will JP Amazon have the same deal again? I mean, the console is coming out in abouta weeks time

 

[pegasus21]

Will JP Amazon have the same deal again? I mean, the console is coming out in abouta weeks time

29,980 yen is the official RRP of the Switch. When it is back in stock by Amazon Japan, it will be at that price (or lower if there's a promotion).

 

[doki81]

finally couldnt resist it and preordered a set

PO from qoo10?...the $100 cart discount is gone

 

[tjhin]

Link's one way trip to Hyrule castle

 

[qwertified]

finally couldnt resist it and preordered a set

I did the exact opposite, finally cancelled my amazon PO. Lack of games i ok, lack of functions i ok, hardware failure that is a dealbreaker man. How can the joycons drop signal/lag randomly, thats basic functionality. PS3/XB360/PS4/XB1 all dun have such problem. Then i also dunno warranty got cover such problems or not. Sekali dun have.

Liddat force ppl to get pro controller, no thanks they need a much sharper knife to chop my carrot.

 

[lamecat]

Will JP Amazon have the same deal again? I mean, the console is coming out in abouta weeks time

I managed to po a set, but I think it will only arrived mid march due to sg customs. At the earliest maybe the 9th but that's really optimistic.

 

[Gametaku]

I managed to po a set, but I think it will only arrived mid march due to sg customs. At the earliest maybe the 9th but that's really optimistic.

ur estimated date so slow? Mine arriving 4-5th march. always bought stuff from jp amazon only need 1-2 days to arrive.

 

[lamecat]

I did the exact opposite, finally cancelled my amazon PO. Lack of games i ok, lack of functions i ok, hardware failure that is a dealbreaker man. How can the joycons drop signal/lag randomly, thats basic functionality. PS3/XB360/PS4/XB1 all dun have such problem. Then i also dunno warranty got cover such problems or not. Sekali dun have.

Liddat force ppl to get pro controller, no thanks they need a much sharper knife to chop my carrot.

I am taking the risk though, mainly because only US sets are reported to have the problem, european and jpn sets seems ok. Anyway mine is the grey set, worst come worst I get a coloured set of joy con.