Canadian Gaming Deals & Discussion | OT2 | High on Shipping, Low on Deals

Tetrinski · Jul 7, 2019

catpurrcat said:
Fond memories of selling my N64 at cost like a year after launch, out of pure frustration for the ridiculous $89+ games and immediately buying a PS1 for $199 from the Sony store. $20 for NFL Gameday and later $30 for Wipeout XL, $30 for Suikoden. Now those were deals!

Looking back the PS1 was damned good value for money.

I feel the same way nowadays with the Switch. I want to get one when the new versions roll out, but seeing things like Skyrim $50, not to mention every Nintendo game, no matter how old, still at full price, makes me look at my One X+Gamepass combo under an even kinder light.

Tetrinski · Jul 7, 2019

By the way, I'm pretty sure nothing will come out of this but... Any current deals on Sekiro?

Donald Draper · Jul 7, 2019

Mikey Jr. said:
My theatre charges $15 per person. So when me and my brother go, it's like 34 bucks after tax.
We have gone less and less now. We would go every 2 weeks, now it's turned into once every 6 weeks.

Price hurts for sure, but also, I'm in no rush to see 99% of these movies. So usually there is a lot to watch on Netflix or me and my bro just rent from Google play.

I still go to the theatre every week but it's very pricey.

I like VIP and Dbox and those tickets are $20 and $25.

I wish they put Dbox seats in the AVX theatres. I'm paying $25 but cant get the better screen?

StevieP · Jul 7, 2019

Donald Draper said:
I still go to the theatre every week but it's very pricey.

I like VIP and Dbox and those tickets are $20 and $25.

I wish they out Dbox seats in the AVX theatres. I'm paying $25 but cant get the better screen?

They have some here in the east GTA

TheDestructiveSquirrel · Jul 7, 2019

Donald Draper said:
I still go to the theatre every week but it's very pricey.

I like VIP and Dbox and those tickets are $20 and $25.

I wish they put Dbox seats in the AVX theatres. I'm paying $25 but cant get the better screen?

They do in Toronto

Lexxism · Jul 7, 2019

Donald Draper said:
I still go to the theatre every week but it's very pricey.

I like VIP and Dbox and those tickets are $20 and $25.

I wish they put Dbox seats in the AVX theatres. I'm paying $25 but cant get the better screen?

Watch it on Tuesday. I think the VIP is like ~$15.

Donald Draper · Jul 7, 2019

Lexxism said:
Watch it on Tuesday. I think the VIP is like ~$15.

I cant stand how busy it is on Tuesdays. I'll pay the extra few bucks not to have to deal with annoying crowds. I usually go to matinees on the weekends.

Donald Draper · Jul 7, 2019

TheDestructiveSquirrel said:
They do in Toronto

Damn. I Live in the Frasey Valley area of BC.

catpurrcat · Jul 7, 2019

Tetrinski said:
I feel the same way nowadays with the Switch. I want to get one when the new versions roll out, but seeing things like Skyrim $50, not to mention every Nintendo game, no matter how old, still at full price, makes me look at my One X+Gamepass combo under an even kinder light.

Yeah this has kept many of my friends off the Switch, I totally get where you're coming from. Especially compared to PS4 Hits and Xbox gamepass.

Tetrinski said:
By the way, I'm pretty sure nothing will come out of this but... Any current deals on Sekiro?

I bought it recently during the deal at WM (which could be price matched elsewhere). I kind of regret it though as it could be had very easily on kijiji for $50 all in but whatever.

Amazon currently has it new for $69. Otherwise I'd say kijiji, max $50.

zombiejames · Jul 9, 2019

Anyone use Skip The Dishes?

https://promo.skipthedishes.com/xbox-ultimate-pass-giveaway/

Maximus · Jul 9, 2019

Donald Draper said:
I still go to the theatre every week but it's very pricey.

I like VIP and Dbox and those tickets are $20 and $25.

I wish they put Dbox seats in the AVX theatres. I'm paying $25 but cant get the better screen?

D-Box has consumed the best seats in the AVX theatres I go to.

firehawk12 · Jul 9, 2019

Maximus said:
D-Box has consumed the best seats in the AVX theatres I go to.

Don't they usually cram the D-Box seats in the back?

Maximus · Jul 9, 2019

firehawk12 said:
Don't they usually cram the D-Box seats in the back?

I guess it depends what seats you consider good. I like the top middle area, which is where they put D-Box.

Einreich · Jul 9, 2019

Any summer deal?

wBENDERw · Jul 9, 2019

Einreich said:
Any summer deal?

check out @Lbabinz he's throwing allot of deals

firehawk12 · Jul 9, 2019

Maximus said:
I guess it depends what seats you consider good. I like the top middle area, which is where they put D-Box.

Yeah, I like the middle - which is probably why they can get away with selling those as reserved seats in the Varsity theater.

Donald Draper · Jul 9, 2019

I enjoy coming in just before the movie starts and kicking out people that are in my D-Box seats

Deleted member 437 · Jul 9, 2019

zombiejames said:
Anyone use Skip The Dishes?

https://promo.skipthedishes.com/xbox-ultimate-pass-giveaway/

They are going to be giving this thing away in cereal boxes soon enough.

krae_man · Jul 9, 2019

Mikey Jr. said:
They are going to be giving this thing away in cereal boxes soon enough.

Chex Quest coming to Gamepass?

Deleted member 29660 · Jul 9, 2019

https://www.ebgames.ca/PC/Games/769454/cyberpunk-2077-collectors-edition-web-only

PC CE Cyberpunk 2077

Magnus · Jul 9, 2019

Technically a gaming deal, as CFL games... are in fact games!

We're drumming up ticket sales for the Argos at MLSE tomorrow, July 10 -- Argos Celebration Day! (you might see #ArgosDay on Twitter and other social platforms)

Use this link and my promo code to pick up tickets for three select games at great prices:
http://www.fevo.me/argosday
PROMO CODE: BUDDYJARJOURA

Full disclaimer: I am an MLSE employee, and this is a contest to drive sales, but damn if the deal isn't sweet, especially for the CNE tickets (free admission to the CNE with ticket purchase!)

TheDestructiveSquirrel · Jul 9, 2019

Tell your MLSE superiors that I'm slightly annoyed that Leafs ticket prices went up again, 173 dollars for 1 ticket in the purples is just insane, even for MLSE prices!

Fuzzy · Jul 9, 2019

Magnus said:
(you might see #ArgosDay on Twitter and other social platforms)

No I won't. Argos. 😆

etta · Jul 9, 2019

Anyone have any recommendations for any live music bars in downtown Toronto?

MegaManTrigger · Jul 9, 2019

Man, some of you guys were right a while ago. Amazon shipping has really gone downhill. Got slapped with the "we couldn't get into your door" despite the fact that they had my number. Didn't even bother to call me. Didn't realize there was carryover from crap Canada Post drivers. Not sure when I'm expected to get my stuff now.

So frustrating.

evrythngwastakn · Jul 9, 2019

So RX5700 XTs look to run around $520cdn whereas 2060 Supers seem to be $630+cdn. Am I misreading these or...? Seems like a no brainer unless ray tracing is needed no?

CloseTalker · Jul 9, 2019

evrythngwastakn said:
So RX5700 XTs look to run around $520cdn whereas 2060 Supers seem to be $630+cdn. Am I misreading these or...? Seems like a no brainer unless ray tracing is needed no?

I think you are misreading. The 2060 Super is $399 US, there's no way it jumps to $630 CAD. That might be the price of the 2070 Super, which is $499 US

EDIT: I looked, and yeah, that does seem to be the price points, you're right. There is a 2060 Super for $530, but they're mostly around $600. That's crazy.

My mistake!

Fairxchange · Jul 9, 2019

evrythngwastakn said:
So RX5700 XTs look to run around $520cdn whereas 2060 Supers seem to be $630+cdn. Am I misreading these or...? Seems like a no brainer unless ray tracing is needed no?

Yup, the 5700XT is a great card and AMD definitely hit the right price for it. It can trade blows with the 2070 and 2070 Super in many games and costs alot less to boot.

5700XT vs 2070 and 20070 Super

5700XT vs 2060 and 2060 Super

evrythngwastakn · Jul 9, 2019

It's nuts. I'm assuming the pricing will relax a bit once things settle but dang nVidia is really hosing us with the exchange :S Oh well, easier to stay with AMD for my update this fall I guess.

catpurrcat · Jul 9, 2019

MegaManTrigger said:
Man, some of you guys were right a while ago. Amazon shipping has really gone downhill. Got slapped with the "we couldn't get into your door" despite the fact that they had my number. Didn't even bother to call me. Didn't realize there was carryover from crap Canada Post drivers. Not sure when I'm expected to get my stuff now.

So frustrating.

Curious...what city are you in? They're my mvp in Toronto.

MegaManTrigger · Jul 9, 2019

catpurrcat said:
Curious...what city are you in? They're my mvp in Toronto.

Toronto, surprisingly lol.

stan_marsh · Jul 9, 2019

MegaManTrigger said:
Man, some of you guys were right a while ago. Amazon shipping has really gone downhill. Got slapped with the "we couldn't get into your door" despite the fact that they had my number. Didn't even bother to call me. Didn't realize there was carryover from crap Canada Post drivers. Not sure when I'm expected to get my stuff now.

So frustrating.

Fucking garbage, they throw packages. Had it happen downtown Toronto and Ajax.

Some of the laziest workers I've ever seen.

catpurrcat · Jul 9, 2019

MegaManTrigger said:
Toronto, surprisingly lol.

Oh wow sorry to hear that.

This year they are stellar for me (prime).
Saturday delivery.
Next day delivery for a really large and heavy item.
Replaced a damaged item with next day delivery.

If they expand to fresh food I'll never leave home lol.

wBENDERw · Jul 10, 2019

MegaManTrigger said:
Man, some of you guys were right a while ago. Amazon shipping has really gone downhill. Got slapped with the "we couldn't get into your door" despite the fact that they had my number. Didn't even bother to call me. Didn't realize there was carryover from crap Canada Post drivers. Not sure when I'm expected to get my stuff now.

So frustrating.

bummer man

but I've had bad experiences with non-game related orders through amazon fulfillment

they give up to easy

bloodyroarx · Jul 10, 2019

Anyone know do they charge tax on these Nintendo Switch voucher things?

Luigi87 · Jul 10, 2019

bloodyroarx said:
Anyone know do they charge tax on these Nintendo Switch voucher things?

They charge tax at the time of voucher purchase.

bloodyroarx · Jul 10, 2019

Thanks

chrominance · Jul 10, 2019

etta said:
Anyone have any recommendations for any live music bars in downtown Toronto?

There's a whole bunch, is there something specific you're looking for? Just looking to walk in and catch live music of any kind? Want to see touring bands or random locals?

Usual go-tos I know of include the Horseshoe, Lee's Palace, Velvet Underground, (most nights) the Phoenix, the Garrison, the Opera House, etc. Also you could just look at this list of tickets on sale to get a sense of popular venues in town. There are a lot of local venues not on that list that do mostly local bands, those I wouldn't know as much. If you're looking for jazz stuff, the Rex downtown always has someone playing (though I can't vouch for whether the Rex is actually good or not, feels a bit tourist-y). I know the Top of the Senator used to be a thing but I think that's gone now.

Fuzzy · Jul 10, 2019

stan_marsh said:
Fucking garbage, they throw packages. Had it happen downtown Toronto and Ajax.

Some of the laziest workers I've ever seen.

When Amazon treats their delivery people the same way they treat their warehouse staff (too many deliveries in not enough time) it's not surprising they toss shit because they have to hurry to the next stop to get all of them delivered. Traffic jams must kill them.

treble · Jul 10, 2019

etta said:
Anyone have any recommendations for any live music bars in downtown Toronto?

What kind of music?

Horseshoe is a classic spot for rock and up and coming acts, the Garrison is good for more underground or smaller acts, and The Rex is a well known jazz spot. Many, many others from there too, depending on what you're looking for.

Shaymin · Jul 10, 2019

Anybody got preorders open for Switch Mini yet?

Namaste · Jul 10, 2019

Shaymin said:
Anybody got preorders open for Switch Mini yet?

How much is it going to be? $250?

Derachi · Jul 10, 2019

Namaste said:
How much is it going to be? $250?

$260 I believe.

CloseTalker · Jul 10, 2019

Namaste said:
How much is it going to be? $250?

I'd say optimistic is $279, but I wouldn't be surprised if they went full $299. $249 would be a miracle

Edit $259 hey? Better than I thought, for sure! That's a pretty generous conversion

dietertong · Jul 10, 2019

$259.99

https://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/switch/lite/

weebro · Jul 10, 2019

CloseTalker said:
I'd say optimistic is $279, but I wouldn't be surprised if they went full $299. $249 would be a miracle

Edit $259 hey? Better than I thought, for sure! That's a pretty generous conversion

Its $260

https://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/switch/lite/

krae_man · Jul 10, 2019

I never play docked, so I'll probably exchange. It would not surprise me if EB did a "trade a OG switch, get a Switch Lite for Free" promo.

Arthois · Jul 10, 2019

30$ too expensive imo.

Fuzzy · Jul 10, 2019

krae_man said:
I never play docked, so I'll probably exchange. It would not surprise me if EB did a "trade a OG switch, get a Switch Lite for Free" promo.

That would be a hell of a lot worse than their last Switch trade-in promo where you got the equivalent of ~$350 when trading an old Switch towards a new Switch. lol

krae_man · Jul 10, 2019

Fuzzy said:
That would be a hell of a lot worse than their last Switch trade-in promo where you got the equivalent of ~$350 when trading an old Switch towards a new Switch. lol

Well having a trade in promo being "trade in your switch, get a switch lite and $90 cash" is probably asking too much.

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