Nintendo announces Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers (Buy 2 full price games for $99.99 / Exclusive for NSO users)

[Deleted member 1413]

I had purchased $200 in 10% discounted eShop cards from paypal's Offer.
So $200 for $180.

If I buy two vouchers using that credit, I can get 4 $60 games valued at $240 for just $180.
It's $60 in savings.

 

[Deleted member 925]

Not the biggest saving ever but it's something.

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People always complain you can never get Nintendo tittle on discount, so here's a way to get that discount. It's a savings that no one else is offering, hell this works great because I don't have Best Buy's program anymore and Amazon got rid of their preorder discount.

 

[Branson]

Weird. It would be nice if they would just do more sales like a normal company.

 

[massoluk]

In it for Mario Maker 2, and Astral Chain or Fire Emblem Three Houses

 

[MattD]

Saving any money on digital day one purchases sounds good to me. I'll probably only be able to buy one pair before the promotion ends though.

 

[2shd]

Is there any language on what happens if you don't redeem the voucher for the second game within one year? I'm not seeing any.
Surely you don't lose the extra $40 you paid initially completely? It would just go to eshop credit? Otherwise, that runs afoul of gift card laws and gets into class action territory.

 

[Phellps]

Weird. It would be nice if they would just do more sales like a normal company.

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They're effectively doing a permanent sale where any game on that list gets 30% off if you buy another game. That includes some pre-orders, as is the case of SMM2.
This on top of the regular sales they have on the eShop.

 

[J-Skee]

As of right now, my currently active GCU is still cheaper than this, but will definitely pick this soon so I can take advantage when that runs out later this year.

 

[BlakeofT]

Hopefully Animal Crossing and Pokemon Sword and Shield qualify. Will buy those with Mario Maker 2 in a heartbeat.

 

[neon/drifter]

I like this but if I bought it to find out Luigi's Mansion 3 or animal crossing weren't eligible I'd argue for a refund somehow.

 

[Champion]

A lot of struggle complaints in here.

 

[Tatsu91]

So i take it fire emblem and Astral chain are unable to be claimed yet? as i see no redeem voucher button on their page

 

[KoopaSwitch]

As of right now, my currently active GCU is still cheaper than this, but will definitely pick this soon so I can take advantage when that runs out later this year.

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Not when you factor in Tax (if applicable)

 

[J-Skee]

Not when you factor in Tax (if applicable)

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I'm taxed on digital goods in my state, so GCU is still cheaper.

 

[Maximus]

Damn that's pretty nifty. Too bad I'm not into buying digital games if I can get a physical copy.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

So i take it fire emblem and Astral chain are unable to be claimed yet? as i see no redeem voucher button on their page

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Not now, no.

 

[Vito]

No thanks.

A lot of Nintendo games go for 50 very regulary on Amazon.

 

[Panda Andino]

This is amazing in JP store, cus 9980 yen are 91-92 dollars!

 

[New Donker]

So this wouldn't work with the 70.00 Mario Maker, right?

 

[Ricelord]

sound like a bad deal to me.

 

[MasterChumly]

There are multiple games on the list that are $50standard. Do you get additional discount if you pick those?

 

[Deleted member 1413]

Ok, so I checked and you do indeed get MyNIntendo Gold coins when you buy the voucher meaning you get 5% off that purchase.
So if you buy it you'll actually save $25, spending $94.99 on a $120 value.

If you manage to find discounted eshop cards like a 10% card, you can save $35, spending $84.99 on a $120 value.
This is kind of crazy.

 

[Deleted member 925]

sound like a bad deal to me.

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How?

There's a discount. Lol Jesus some of you are so transparent.

 

[Zen Hero]

So it's basically $20 off if you were going to buy digital? And NSO itself is $20, right?

It seems like it pays for itself, assuming the use case applies to you.

 

[Ricelord]

How?

There's a discount. Lol Jesus some of you are so transparent.

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not much of an discount if the two games you want cost less then 50.

 

[Champion]

They wasted no time getting those emails out.

not much of an discount if the two games you want cost less then 50.

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I believe that's why they made the voucher good for 12 months. I imagine you'll find something you want to get within that timespan.

 

[Deleted member 1413]

not much of an discount if the two games you want cost less then 50.

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...Then don't get those?

 

[Overture]

not much of an discount if the two games you want cost less then 50.

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I mean, it's a discount for the eligible games. If the game that you want costs less than 50 then it's not discounted.


If Half-Life 2 is 50% off it's not much of a discount for the new God of War...

 

[Deleted member 925]

not much of an discount if the two games you want cost less then 50.

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Those games have been cheaper for quite a while, they're just added in here to boost the list. This shines because it lets you buy new games on the horizon which will mostly be $60.

It's a deal.

 

[Deleted member 9857]

definitely want Fire Emblem Three House so I guess I'll pick at least one pair of these up for that and maybe Marvel? I'm not terribly interested in Mario Maker just because I'm not creative in that way so I wouldn't be making my own levels or anything which to me would be the largest appeal

 

[kirbyfan407]

This seems indefinite, as it's a promotion only for NSO members and they are promoting more future titles compatible. You can purchase multiple vouchers. The only real restriction is you need to have a subscription and your voucher lasts a year after purchase.

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Yeah, you're right. Sorry, a typo in my post made my intended message unclear. I probably won't be buying digital Nintendo games when there's a physical SKU until Switch 2 is a thing, so I'm hoping Nintendo keeps this idea around for a few more years.

 

[MinusTydus]

not much of an discount if the two games you want cost less then 50.

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Why on Earth would anyone use this on two games that are under $50 each?

This is grade school level math. My God.

Also, you literally have to use at least one of the vouchers for a game that costs at least $59.99. So your premise doesn't even apply here.

 

[MetalBoi]

As someone who recently decided to go all-digital, this is an amazing thing. There are like six upcoming games I was already going to get on Switch this year, so this is perfect for me.

Nintendo really wants these digital sales.

 

[DVCY201]

I wonder how much it'll be in CAD

 

[banshee150]

I know its a good deal but i still dont want to pay $150CAD (after tax) for 2 games...

 

[sinonobu]

This actually seems like a great deal for Japan considering Astral Chain is like 8.6k yen there anyways.

 

[Deleted member 1413]

If you have Amazon prime/Twitch Prime, you can currently get 3 months of Nintendo Online for free right now.
In 12 days (June) you can get 6 months.

 

[OnanieBomb]

At first I thought lol fuck off but then I realized GCU expired and this might be the next best thing for day 1 purchases...

 

[BlueManifest]

So your actually getting each game for 47.50 when you factor in gold coins

 

[Maximus]

not much of an discount if the two games you want cost less then 50.

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Not much of a discount? That would mean it isn't a discount and you're losing money...that wouldn't even make sense.

 

[BlueManifest]

Let's say I buy the voucher to get Mario maker

Will I be able to save the second voucher to buy astral chain anytime I want to even after it releases or do I have to pre order it before it releases?

 

[Deleted member 28386]

Well that takes care of Mario Maker 2 and Astral Chain for me.

 

[ThatsMyTrunks]

I bought some discount GameStop gift cards from some gift card reseller sites, bought eShop credit with those gift cards, and threw 'em at these vouchers. Ultimately paid $92.36 for what I would have normally paid $120 for. I also get $5 in eShop credit in the form of coins.

I'm sure it'll work on Animal Crossing or something else that's $60 in the future that I'll want digitally.

Let's say I buy the voucher to get Mario maker

Will I be able to save the second voucher to buy astral chain anytime I want to even after it releases or do I have to pre order it before it releases?

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It works with games that are already out, so I imagine you're good.

 

[BlueManifest]

Damn that's pretty nifty. Too bad I'm not into buying digital games if I can get a physical copy.

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Edit: sorry wrong reply

 

[BlueManifest]

I'm taxed on digital goods in my state, so GCU is still cheaper.

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Are you factoring in the gold coins too?

 

[Thatguy]

So it only works on old games and Mario Maker? That seems like....a terrible deal. If I could use the vouchers on MM and AC or FE then it might be a deal. But you can find almost any old Nintendo game for under $40 if you have your eye on it.

 

[Mekanos]

So it only works on old games and Mario Maker? That seems like....a terrible deal. If I could use the vouchers on MM and AC or FE then it might be a deal. But you can find almost any old Nintendo game for under $40 if you have your eye on it.

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You didn't read the OP, did you?

 

[Aurica]

I guess I'll save money on Fire Emblem and Astral Chain, thanks! Especially since Japanese prices are normally terrible.

 

[MetalBoi]

So it only works on old games and Mario Maker? That seems like....a terrible deal. If I could use the vouchers on MM and AC or FE then it might be a deal. But you can find almost any old Nintendo game for under $40 if you have your eye on it.

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Nope. Works with some upcoming games as well. I just wonder if they'll have it for Pokémon Sword and Shield?

 

[Shoichi]

So it only works on old games and Mario Maker? That seems like....a terrible deal. If I could use the vouchers on MM and AC or FE then it might be a deal. But you can find almost any old Nintendo game for under $40 if you have your eye on it.

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The list will add on as the year goes on. All those games you mentioned will very likely be on the list. It's likely only listing games that have known release dates.