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Re: Sports Direct Buys 25.75 Percent Stake In Embattled UK Retail Chain GAME

alasdair91

I enjoy going in to GAME purely because it is the only dedicated gaming store throughout most of Scotland. However, I very rarely buy anything as their prices are criminal.

All the supermarkets and online sites are selling GTA V on Xbox One for around £24 - GAME are selling it pre-owned [!!!] for £28.99. Only reason I got it there is because I had a trade-in worth £24...

Re: Nintendo Switch Sales Surge Past A Million In Japan

alasdair91

Are people forgetting the Wii launched at Christmas time? Nintendo made sure they had enough stock for a bumper Xmas period, but after Xmas it was impossible to find anywhere in the world.

Switch launched in March. And Nintendo basically all but admitted it was a soft launch to prepare for Christmas 2017.

Re: Nintendo Apologizes for Switch Shortages, Promises an Increase in Production

alasdair91

@Joytendo22 I already own a Switch and accessories. Got basically all the games as well atm. The issue in Iceland is the cost - the Switch retails here for 50.000kr (£385) minimum. Games start at 5.500kr (£42). Accessories are ridiculously expensive. Even a 3DSXL costs 40.000kr (£307)!

On the other hand, you can get a PS4 with 2 games for about 35.000kr (£270)...

Re: Nintendo Apologizes for Switch Shortages, Promises an Increase in Production

alasdair91

In Reykjavik, Iceland you can find them everywhere. People in Iceland don't care about Nintendo. I've never seen a nation more obsessed with Sony!

I went into a store yesterday and there must have been at least 20 Switch consoles sitting (in both colours), Special Edition Zelda, accessories, cases etc.

They even have the NES Mini in stock here - and the accessories!