Fitness Fanatics Are Now Paying Ridiculous Prices Online For Ring Fit Adventure

I managed to grab a UK copy through my sister travelling at the beginning of the year and I guess I couldn’t have gotten it at a “better” time... I bought it as suplementar exercise when my gym is closed in weekends and vacations, but I’ve been using it everyday now in quarantine

@graysoncharles At least this time its for the right reasons, unlike Cubic Ninja for the 3DS.

Nintendo shouldn't allow people to buy more than 1 with the supply being so constraint right now!!!

I'm glad I bought it at release when it was easy to get... My kids and I play this game a ton and the new rhythm section is really fun (and great exercise)

Stock is not a problem where I live. I've looked at its box every time I do groceries and I think it's finally time to pick it up today. I want to try the new rhythm mode.

Wow I am glad I got this back when it was easily bought.

@JayJ I'm also glad I bought it on release now that I'm stuck inside.

I’ll trade some hand sanitizer for it.

@leo13 Same. I got mine at release when I was visiting Japan last October. It's crazy seeing these reports of stock shortages.

They shouldn't be allowed to put prices up that high because it's taking advantage. I know Amazon and eBay stopped people from selling hand sanitizer at ridiculous prices and I think the same should be done for this and Switch consoles.

This is ridiculous. I was thinking about buying one myself - cause I think it's the perfect item for those kinds of time we're leaving in (aka "stay at home, etc").
Then I saw the prices.

Come on, Nintendo ! This is the NES mini all over again !

@Ryu_Niiyama I'll trade some toilet paper for it.

Just Why...? what's even the purpose of the price being so high?

What everyone seems to be forgetting is that all this talk of "buying it" at the moment means putting hundreds of people at risk in the supply chain of the online retailer. We shouldn't be buying non essential items online at the moment. I work in an online shop and our office, warehouse etc still has to remain open to supply the public with stupid things they don't need. Human lives are more important than retail consumerism

@Aozz101x just a natural result of high demand and low supply.

Guy buys £1000 Pokémon card, he's a Pokémon fan.
Someone wants to stay fit and buys an overpriced game, he's a fanatic. Nintendo Life truly is the The Sun of video game journalism.

@graysoncharles yeah it's weird huh? I mentioned that I had been playing the game whilst in lockdown to a friend who also owns a Switch and he had never heard of it 🤔

It's the greatest fitness game ever created, no wonder prices are so high.

EB Australia is taking preorders for a 15 May restock, though it could very well be available before then.

I really, really, really, really, really hope Nintendo reissues the Animal Crossing console as well. It was criminally, laughably scarce.

@wazlon lol you can't compare a beneficial health product like hand sanitizer to a luxury item like a video game. Don't be bitter because you didn't buy it before and because everyone wants it you want it now.

Gamers: "Nintendo's games are ripoffs and don't get discounted nearly enough!"
Also gamers: (see article)

@nhSnork lol

It's selling for over £200 on Lazada Thailand.

Selling for £200 in uk, thought about buying one at 90 a couple of weeks ago whilst in lockdown for my daughter but couldn't justify it. Tricky for Nintendo as their capacity to manufacture is diminished but they could make a fair bit of cash if they could get stock out there. I bust out the wii fit board in the mean time and shes loving the yoga.

I've never seen a better fitness tool (when built in motivation to continue and having fun while being challenged are considered as equally important factors, which they should. Nobody wants to be forced to follow some spartan training that you wouldn't wish upon your "enemies"). And given the current situation, it all makes sense that people want this sort of entertraining (I just made up that word, maybe if you're quick you can copyright it and make a bit of profit just before capitalism will finally fall).

I thought for sure that this would have been a complete flop, I have zero interest in this

Fitness Boxing is currently going for ~£80 on Amazon. Same thing!

@Ryu_Niiyama What? I heard hand sanitiser was going for upto $400 USD. You could get two Ring Fit Adventure’s for one sanitiser! 😜

@wazlon the market has dictated what it's worth. If I put one up at auction for 99 cents, it will soar to near $200 because that's what someone deems it worth. Supply and demand. If you think all prices should be capped, you're against capitalism. I guess that's a popular leftist theme today. And again, I'm not referring to items deemed necessary for health and sanitation in times of crisis.

I'd been trying to get my hands on this for months (before all of this happened), after hearing how people said it actually was a good workout. Looks like it might be a very long time before I get one now. People are crazy.
Also, watch out on Ebay. There are people selling (most likely knockoff) accessories with no game, for a huge markup as well.

Kicking myself for not getting it when amazon had em for 70 bucks. Thought they’d go down in price so I was waiting 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

I bought one, played for about a week, then got a new job shortly after which through my routine for a loop.

But now THAT routine has been thrown for a loop and I actually have time to play around with it now, so I suppose it's for the best.

Also good to know that when the Mad Max times come, I'll have something I can barter for fuel and spices.

I was able to get ahold of Ring Fit for the regular price of $79.99 at Amazon about 2 weeks ago. I set up in stock alerts for multiple retailers at Nowinstock.net.

Great game btw, and so happy to have it right now since we are stuck inside and the YMCA is closed

I'm glad I bought it on release day! At the time, the employees at my local gamestop were a bit nonplussed, they didn't even have it put out on display yet and I don't think they expected much demand for it. If only they had known. 😂

Price gouging should be illegal and price gougers should be tarred and feathered!

Even if I could fetch that price with my Used copy:
A. My conscience likes being able to sleep at night and,
B. That is far less valuable than the successful weight loss routine that I've created.

I don’t mind that someone buys multiple copies to resell, but I HATE when they show it off by stacking them in a pyramid. Saw this with the mini consoles too. Just show one, you don’t need to show them all. That is just rubbing it in.

And it isn’t worth those prices. For people without the game, follow along with a let’s play video.

I bought this game at release. I'm glad I did.

When I saw the original trailer I wasn't sold but than other actual gameplay videos appeared actually showing how the game was like and that really sold me on it.

@Ryu_Niiyama

Lmaoo Sounds like a fair trade.

I'll trade someone three bog rolls and a dozen eggs for a copy. UK only.

@SkullDragr

Please don't bring your silly @$$ political bull$#!t into the discussion bruh. The world is teetering from a pandemic & here you are with this left/right horse$#!t because you're so wrapped up in a tribal mindset. I'm pretty sure that you can find people on ALL ends of the spectrum who don't want to be price gouged and/or spend more than they have to. Not to mention that I am sure there's folks on the left & independents who could go on & on about some of what they deem right wing nonsense if everyone wants to throw in their 2 cents. Meh, probably better to block/mute this now & nip it in the bud! ✌

Nintendo fans (me included): "Man, revealing an ARMS character after both passes had already been bought... right after Byleth... how low could you sink? Fooling us like this is a new low."
Scalpers: "Hold my masks, sanitizers, beer and Ring Fit Adventure stock"

I hate scalpers in general, but the ones that post multiple in units in one photo are extra douchey.

@gameboy1975 need a tissue? Bruh?

@frogopus There's a robust main campaign that's a full on adventure. If you prefer that to doing the mini games or even prefer just doing the exercises than there are more things one can do.

I'd say the bulk of the game is actually the adventure mode and everything else is awesome extra bonus. The mini games, the rythm game, the custom modes, and jogging only option, etc.

In the end of the day the game still may not appeal to everyone it's very much a work out program first and foremost and you still have to do exercise that actually works your body out. So the game does have to be designed to function around that. That could still be a mood killer for some folks regardless.

Yeah, this is getting ridiculous. I've written to Nintendo Russia recently asking if we're gonna have it back in stock. And they were like "nope. no such plans."

Seems like importing is the only choice.

This is nuts! I've transitioned to running outside for my workout. There's a serenity in running in a city that feels abandoned.

@frogopus shrugs 100% of exercise is boring as to me. No karate class or weight lifting is going to numb my brain enough to keep me from realizing I'm just doing some boring repetitive thing while staring out and that my muscle burn like hell.

Game works for me because the rpg elements that appeal to me are elements in games I've always found rewarding. Unlocking items, new features, more moves, and more stats/stat tree. It does JUST enough for me to be like "Okay if I keep doing this I'll level up more, unlock another thing, and get to see another level/move, etc" The combat is basic but it does do enough later on to keep you on your toes where you may have to choose a particular move or solo/multi attack in the moment. Granted the combat is basic. It's no final fantasy FOR SURE. So that' valid. However as a casual title i doubt they were ever going to go that hard. It just floats at the edge.

Might be awesome to get DLC that provides a more hardcore rpg experience for advanced players. Hm...

Anyway the game is the only thing getting me moving lately so yea it works for some and not all. People already active are still probably gonna prefer going out or hitting the gym (hopefully not during the pandemic of course).

I knew I should have got it when I had the chance...

I got one on day 1. We don't play it as much as we should.

@SkullDragr taking advantage of someone is wrong no matter what your selling.

@jaymacx It's not taking advantage of anybody. Bidders determined the price it sold for. I started at 99 cents and they rose it to over $170.

You can say the same about everything when it comes down to it if you want to pick a fight. Why are video games $59.99? What right do they have to earn so much profit at our expense? They're taking advantage of our desire to play games. I don't agree with that statement, but you might. The market has determined $59.99 to be the price consumers will pay. Whether that is fair or not is determined by consumers. If sales heavily dip, prices will fall. If sales skyrocket, someone will test the waters at $69.99. Consumers dictate prices by what they will spend, that's it. It's not taking advantage of anybody. Don't ride that ridiculous line of "people need this because they're stuck in their homes". Ring Fit Adventure is very very very low on the "necessary supplies list" in times of crisis. It was my personal copy, I bought it day 1, rarely played and decided it was wise to list it since others wanted it far more than I did. Some may consider that I did someone a favor by offering it up, the buyer was more than excited to have won so he could play with his boy. Obviously, $170 to him isn't a bank breaker.

glad I bought it before it got sold out during December!

I'll get this... eventually. Absolutely not for these prices though.

Sorta disappointed that the difficulty level caps at 30, so I couldn't make it more difficult except adding arm and ankle weights. Was fun as it lasted and sold it for a nice little profit.

@Investor9872 Nintendo has no control over how many things people buy. Only the store can put those limits on their customers.

@SkullDragr LOL I'm getting a kick out of people that think selling this above retail price is taking advantage of people. Most likely just cause they cant get a copy themselves.

@wazlon Lol we are talking about a video game here. People can sell at whatever the heck they want to sell at. In what world should people be capped at how much they can sell there own stuff for? (other than emergency supplies during an emergency)

Theres a couple available at walmart up the street for 70 bucks. I dont think its all that hard to get if people just look.

@Bowser89 seriously. It's a video game. Life will go on without it. If the price is an issue for some, maybe take this time to enroll in some online classes, get an education instead of sitting inside and playing video games all day. A good paying job is the cure for not having enough money.

Scalpers take pride in this. It's like gambling, trying to get in and buy the new thing so they can sell it for absurd prices to make a buck. They love scamming people and gouging prices and consider it a success if they manage to rip off as many people as possible.

This is the lovely truth of unregulated capitalism. If you let people, they'll gouge prices endlessly.

@frogopus your ideas sound cool. Here's hoping for more dlc

This is sick... but not as sick as these PYTHONS THANKS TO RING FIT, YEAH!!!

They had it in stock at Game and Shopto this morning. I thought I'd caught the Game one but I ummed and ahhed too long and it went out of stock in my basket.

I bought my ring fit the moment I saw it advertised one TV a few months ago. Really glad I did