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New Nintendo 3DS XL Metallic Blue $99 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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Lightning deal. Available for prime members only for the first 30 minutes after which at 18:00 AEDT it'll become available to everyone else if there is anything left.


Note this doesn't come with an AC Adapter, so it might be worth picking one up for $5 from Amazon AU

Thanks Richard

Update 6:06pm: Item 100% Claimed. Please join the waiting list.

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This is part of Boxing Day Sales for 2018

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  • +8

    Note this doesn't come with an AC Adapter, so it might be worth picking one up for $5 from Amazon AU

    • +2

      Rather than getting the AC adapter, I highly recommend getting the usb charging cable instead (not an official product, but I've been using one bought from ebay and there hasn't been any issues)

  • -1

    Is this cheap?

    • +4

      dirtily

      • -1

        Do you reckon a new version could be out soon? I'm close to pulling the trigger…

        • +3

          buy now and ask questions later! This won't last.

        • +4

          new version of the 3ds? nope, this is the "new 3ds" version

        • The newer version is the New 2DS XL which is a downgrade as they removed 3D and it has an overall cheaper feel.

          • @Yuri Lowell: Now that BigN has determined the Switch is successful they might release a more portable one in '19 so they can finally retire the 3DS line.

            • @grab_ur_freebies: They really need to in my opinion. I own both 3DS and Switch and 3DS does fill a gap the Switch doesn't have. The Switch is too bulky and the battery life is too short to feel like a truly portable system to me. The 3DS is less than half the size and has nearly double the battery life.

              • +1

                @Yuri Lowell: I prefer the 3ds XL for its size and library. But switch is better for party games. Short battery life isn't good for portability.

                I got switch mainly for octopath

                3DS for pheonix Wright series

                Both are still needed.

                Good systems

        • +1

          The Switch is popular enough I that I don't see it happening.

          • +2

            @FabMan: I remember they said they didn't want to obsolete the NDS but the portability in the Switch has cannibalized the NDS sales. And that game publishers are leaning towards the Switch

            • @Blitzfx: Yeah, new games cost the same (roughly), but the newer Switch has the more powerful system for a little bit more in the initial outlay. Shame for Nintendo, all their systems can be easily hacked.

              • +1

                @FabMan: I hadn't thought about it until you mentioned cost, but they could bring people back if DS sales were this cheap, $100, compared to the $350 of the Switch. I remember a while back they used to be $250, and on super sale around $180. Didn't make a lot of sense like you said.

  • +1

    This hurts…

  • +15

    Cheers got it for my sons birthday in 8 months… I'll make sure it works in the mean time.

  • Already bought the black one for $99 lol

  • Thank you. finally got one.

  • +2

    Today I purchased 3 Nintendo Game boys :)

  • Managed to get one + the AC adapter, thanks OP.

  • Missed out last time so watched this like a hawk. CR, Amazon Prime & cash at the ready; Snagged 30mins early with Prime. Comes to $94.05 after CR.

  • Thanks Kamoi. I bought one for my brother. He's stoked.

    I skipped the cashback because I was on my phone and wanted to snap this up before stock ran out.

    Not disappointed. Good find.

    • The apps work really well so usually a safe bet.

  • +1

    got one. with shopback 10% too.

  • Cheers, missed out on the black one earlier

  • Wow….100% in a few minutes. Online sales is great.

  • missed out by 1 min! darn!

    • Join the waitlist. You might be offered one to purchase.

      • yep, it worked! cheers

    • woah - I was on the wait list, and now it said it's available again! woohoo!

  • doh forgot to use home address:

    Want it delivered by tomorrow, 27 Dec.? Order within 16 hrs and 36 mins and choose Residential Express Delivery (at home up to 9pm) at checkout.

    • is tat only for prime users?

      • not sure. im not but i can see that sentence

  • Sorry newbie question. Is the AC adapter of the previous 2DS, etc compatible with this 3DS XL?

    • +1

      yeah mate it will work fine from a 2ds or old 3ds

      • cheers mate.

    • I believe any AC adapter from DSi onwards will work as it's the same socket/plug. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

  • nice, got one on the wait list!

  • Man the games on these are so overpriced, especially compared to Switch games…

    • +1

      get second hands.. plenty and must be cheaper than second hand switch games

      • Any recommendations on where to buy? Just Ebay and Gumtree?

        • maybe ebgames? they sell and buy 2nd hand games, if not mistaken
          also facebook marketplace, or just ask neighbours with children if you can borrow :D

        • +1

          Considering the last $99 sale for the NN3DSXL was posted on Amazon on 13/12/18 I reckon wait until New Years for another flash sale.

          Link to that deal

          • +1

            @yojabbajabba: and lots discussion about modding it so please people go there to read first :D page 6

        • Oops - just realised you were asking for non-overpriced GAMES, and not the console.

    • -2

      Don't get them from retailers unless:

      1. They're on clearance
      2. They're rare single print titles (JRPGs from the likes of Atlus or NIS America are often this)
      3. They have a Nintendo Selects variant (which drops the price of both New and the Preowned title)
  • Duck me it happened again

  • The one day I don't look at OzBargain.

    Seriously. When you snooze, you really do lose.

    • +3

      you should say "The one day I don't look at OzBargain, the day I save $99"

      • +1

        No, it's a $99 investment!

        • I'm having buyers remorse.

          • +1

            @Trishool: munki and trishool can meet up.

          • @Trishool: Let me know if you decide to sell!

            • @Munki: Im double minded…..I could keep it and and do some hacking/home brew….or give it to my son as a birthday gift next year (not preferred), or just get rid of it….PM me on your location and price if you are interested, and I'll give it a think.

  • +1

    I quit video games cold turkey and it's made my life much more productive but this is really tempting me

    • This isn't the item to fall off the wagon to :).

    • +2

      I tried to quit masturbating, it ruined my life. Don’t do it

      • +2

        Can't beat a good wank, me old cocker.

    • +2

      Why quit? Surely you can enjoy some of the amazing titles without compromising your life.

      Grindy subscriptions like WoW and Destiny I'd steer clear

  • Was a 100% claimed but i browsed around a bit and came back and it was 99% claimed so i put it in the cart and checked out within 15min. Join the waiting list and keep browsing around then come back and refessh. If it shows up put immediately in the cart.

    For the charging i brough this usb cable from ebay and after using plugit20 voucher i paid $2.88 with free postage. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-Charger-Charging-Cable-for-N…

  • +1

    Thanks got 2 on waiting list

  • Just spotted this and already 100% claimed :/
    Hoping for another similar deal to come through !

    • Bad luck bro

  • I wonder how to be informed in the future about these deals, I am on Prime but I did not have any invitation or email from Amazon. Do you have to check the app every 30 minutes not to miss out?

    • +1

      They have the lightning deals advertised on the site generally at the start of the day for the rest of the day. Sometimes a lightning deal starts start at a certain time.

      You'd have to check the lightning or daily deals section manually every day, or ozbargain

  • Whoever gets their blue unit first please let us know what version software it is

    • Doesn't matter which version. Exploit works on latest.

      • but hardest on 11.9, right? i read something about using powerful pc to bruteforce code something like that

        • +1

          Did mine starting from scratch in about 20-30 mins following instructions meticulously.

          • @Munki: really? including the mining for friends code whatever it is (didnt read the guide in full) wow thats good

    • It was 11.9 when it arrived (purchased during the last sale)

    • 11.3

      • you got it already??? we all bought at the same time, right? so fast!!! location please?

        • Yes. Got it 1h ago. Adelaide

  • hmm got notification amazon ships separately my order (console and charger).
    and guess which one first? the charger!

    • haha that's unlucky man! But at least you'll be ready to charge it! :D

    • Same here, charger shipped separately
      Console and game still hasnt shipped ;(

    • actually amazon stuffed up. i got my ds today and charger on monday. what should i do? battery level is just one bar…
      stupid nintendo sell this without cable. i dont dare to mod it now afraid will dead in the middle

      btw, blue, ver 11.3.0-36E

  • 11.3.0-36E

  • damn.. found this just $4
    https://ebgames.com.au/3ds-205962-Play-Nintendo-3DS-AC-Adapt…

    if the item is already on transit, are we able to get it refunded by amazon?

    • In store only and very limited stock (3 stores in all of Australia)

    • That's third party charger

  • +2

    My order was either lost by the courier or never sent, as tracking shows it being lodged with Fastway with no additional update. So I contacted Amazon and while on chat they instructed me to place a new order and they would then adjust the price with a promo code making the final price only $79. Overall pleasantly surprised with the $20 discount didn't expect such great customer service.

    • so you had to pay for it again?

      also yep Amazon customer service is top notch

      • i guess no. they refunded 99 and he paid again 79

        • Correct refunded me the $99, got the email an hour ago.

    • Just got home to find two 3DS sitting on my doorstep, so paid $79 for two :)

      • best thing is to sell 1 to other ozb member for $79 :)

        ps. i have already.

        • My cousin has already claimed it as a belated Christmas gift :)

  • Got one with the 11.3.0-36E FW.

    Trying to get the right soundhax files but it only goes up to 5.x - 11.2

    Is this the right one to download?

    • Reading the comments in the earlier post that's the right one see here

      • awesome thanks for that :)

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