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Nintendo Switch Console OLED: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom Edition JP¥41065 (~A$453) Delivered @ Amazon JP

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Nintendo Switch Console OLED: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom Edition JP¥41065 (~A$453) Delivered @ Amazon JP
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Lcx6 on 08/05/2023 - 13:18 amazon.co.jp (3435 clicks)
Last edited 08/05/2023 - 13:25 by 1 other user

The deal should be there for a while. The console has already been released at the end of last month in Japan.

It seems Nintendo Switch console in Japan is always cheaper than in AU.

The console (the Zelda game is not included) costs ¥38,980 (~$430) + Amazon International Delivery ¥2085 (~$23) ~$453 delivered, which is about $100 cheaper than AU version. The shipment takes about 10 days.

It should come with a global 100-240v adapter (US type socket) according to a reddit post. Use a travel adapter easily fixes the issue. The console is also region free.

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  • xmagic on 08/05/2023 - 13:22
    +15

    The adapter is 100-240V wide voltage. Also there might be a warranty problem for imported models.

    It's unlikely these game-themed models are limited, so you should be able to wait for further discounts in the future, if not in a hurry.

    It also doesn't come with the game just in case you don't know.

    • surg3on on 08/05/2023 - 14:16
      +39

      the fact these dont come with their associated game is nuts to me.

      • TrafalgarSean on 08/05/2023 - 16:07
        +1

        Agreed. I don't see the point to be honest. Why not have the game included at a discount to encourage people to buy the console and game and then you have them in your system ecosystem.

        • Dragonarian on 08/05/2023 - 16:11
          +2

          I would imagine the vast majority of people buying this console will also be purchasing the game though. Including the game will just cut into their profits.

      • XVX on 08/05/2023 - 18:02
        +1

        Usual Nintendo greediness, couldn't expect any less from them.

        • shabaka on 08/05/2023 - 23:47
          +1

          oh, I thought Nintendo didn't really want my money? like everyone else

      • DS Dude on 08/05/2023 - 19:47
        +1

        Lately the limited editions release a couple of weeks before the game (both the Splatoon and Pokémon did), so then if you're transferring Consoles or setting up and downloading new firmware, you don't get stuck waiting for those before playing the game. For whatever reason Australia is getting on release date this time around.

        If they did come bundled in, I imagine the cost would just be the console and game combined, like Sony's last couple of bundles.

        Another good reason to not bundle them in is it gives the consumer/collectors a chance to grab the game either physically or digitally, rather than forcing one or the other.

        And in Zelda's case, there's a collectors edition. Guaranteed that a good amount of people picking up the console are also getting the TotK collector's edition as well, so no bundle means no double dipping there either.

    • Budju on 09/05/2023 - 00:46
      +7

      I can confirm this model will not have Nintendo Australia warranty. That combined with the Japanese plug issue means this is a horrible deal to 'save' $60 on the local console from Gamesman ebay.

  • VestMogen on 08/05/2023 - 13:24
    +6

    My Amazon account is not available in JP. To those who don’t know, it requires a new account in JP.

    • anxuanyu on 08/05/2023 - 17:33

      Yes, JP and China both need seperate account.

      But don't use Amazon JP, my credit card was cracked in JP Amazon and lost 200+AUD maybe 10 years ago, this amount is due to I locked next transaction, otherwise much bigger.

      Then I give up Amazon JP and never go back.

      • smpantsonfire on 09/05/2023 - 23:01

        Wow. You’re still holding on to that eh? Sorry!!

        In all seriousness, something that happened 10 years ago isn’t really a fair comparison on what would happen today.

      • Nom on 22/05/2023 - 10:30

        my credit card was cracked in JP Amazon and lost 200+AUD

        Credit card compromise is a normal part of online shopping. It happens every so often, it's no big deal, your bank will just remove the suspect transactions and replace your card - you're not out of pocket.

        Then you just move on with life until it inevitably happens again.

  • ThePasserby on 08/05/2023 - 13:33

    Wouldn't this console be zone locked to Japan?

    • GachiFish on 08/05/2023 - 13:35
      +4

      Got my switch in Japan no region locking.

    • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 13:40
      +6

      There is no region locking on any Nintendo Switch consoles or the games.

      Im flying out to Japan end of the Month so looking forward to see if Switch stuff is cheaper while im there.

      • silverrat23 on 08/05/2023 - 15:01
        +12
        • Prices vary wildly between stores.
        • Avoid Super Potato in Akihabara if you're a bargain hunter.
        • When you're at the register and the cashier asks a question, it's usually about wanting a bag (about $0.10).
        • Have a goal of what you want before heading in a store. It's over-whelming with the sheer quantity of stock combined with the small floor space, weirdly repetitive soundtrack and swathes of people all crammed into one.

        That said, did find Pokemon Sword for $20 so that was worth it.

        • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 15:24

          Im looking for the Zelda Breath of the wild with the DLC on the cart.

          On eBay it goes for $130-150 sealed so hoping to get it under $100.

          • silverrat23 on 08/05/2023 - 15:28
            +1

            @SpeedRunnerLink: Ooof, good luck.

            Might be handy to recognise the Japanese characters for the game, as you'll likely see the spines only on a shelf.

            Otherwise, it'll be held in a glass cabinet where all the valuable stuff are held.

          • xmagic on 08/05/2023 - 15:41
            +1

            @SpeedRunnerLink: You can try HK - they sell the "with DLC" version, too.

            Actually the only model that's region-locked (well, half region-locked) is China-exclusives which runs Tencent-hosted eShop. Those models can use international cartridges but have no access to global eShop, so games with DLC built into the cartridges are quite popular.

          • FirstWizard on 08/05/2023 - 17:26

            @SpeedRunnerLink: BoTW was $69 from Amazon, and DLC was $30 in the eStore. So if you don't mind the digital DLC, that might be cheaper?

            • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 20:24
              +2

              @FirstWizard: I'm a collector so i want to keep it on the cartridge.

              I already have the Aus copy and digital of the DLC.

          • luckydan on 09/05/2023 - 07:58
            +2

            @SpeedRunnerLink: In Japan it's called Zelda no Densetsu, The Kanji means legend. Just make sure you recongise them.

      • Questor on 09/05/2023 - 07:48
        +1

        New games are pretty much a similar price once currency conversion is taken into account. The places to go though are stores like Book off - ostensibly second hand stores, but most Japanese second hand games may as well be brand new. I picked up Kirby Forgotten land and Bayonetta 3 there for about $35 each a month or so ago.

      • tightandcheap on 11/05/2023 - 07:26
        +1

        Bring me back a copy of River City Girls 1+2 on Switch. 😃

    • skysailz on 08/05/2023 - 13:59
      +2

      when you set up the console, you set your region. all physical games are also region free (dlc must be from the same region as the game tho), and you can change the region of your account at any time. you just cant carry over any funds stored on your account, youll have to spend them before switching

      • alcadive on 08/05/2023 - 14:11

        You can also just set up a separate account per region instead of switching the region on one account.

        • xmagic on 08/05/2023 - 15:43
          +1

          I did that - I'm not happy TBH.

          If you can switch between regions, you should do that. When using multiple accounts for multiple regions, it's gonna be a pain if you use multiple consoles (like one at home and a Lite on the go). Also you'll have to go through multiple eShops and setups when buying a new console. It's pain the in the butt.

  • bobsmidie on 08/05/2023 - 13:36

    I don't think the hardware is locked I think it's locked to your switch account. Please feel free someone with more info to update this tho

    • node modules on 08/05/2023 - 13:42
      +2

      physical game cards are not locked. but your nintendo account is region-specific. this means JP eshop games can only be bought on a JP nintendo account. you may create more than one nintendo account on your switch, but your eshop games belong to the respective region's nintendo account. please correct if i'm wrong.

      • FireRunner on 08/05/2023 - 13:55

        There are a handful of physical games that won’t allow you to buy DLC if the cartridge doesn’t match your account region.
        So for example, if you bought a Luigi’s Mansion 3 from the US then you won’t be able to buy the DLC content with an AU account. You will still get base game updates though

  • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 13:46
    +6

    Special editions not even including the game are such a scam. Its more than the normal oled model and it doesn't even give a game code?

    • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 13:48
      +13

      Id rather this than what Sony does with their special editions where the console remains the same but you get a digital copy of the game.

    • reactor-au on 08/05/2023 - 13:48

      Sometimes special editions only include the game and the hardware is the standard version, not sure which is better

    • ihuntbargains on 08/05/2023 - 13:58
      +2

      It's not a scam… they state that you don't get the game.
      It would be a scam if they claimed you did and then didn't give you it.

      It's the same RRP as the normal OLEDs.

      So (profanity) sick and tired of the complaints.
      You're paying for a themed/cool looking version of the console. Not for the console+game.

      • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 14:11
        +3

        And actually the normal oled RRP is $539 and the special edition is $549. So it is actually more.

        The amount of people that go into bat for a billion dollar organisation is amazing. They don't care about you.The selling of special editions without games is part of the continued effort to absolutely rinse every cent from people that they can.

        We are now 6 years into the Switch life cycle. The console originally released for $470aud. Here we are 6 years later and an updated version special edition is selling for $550aud for just the console. They haven't ever dropped the price AND they can't throw in a digital code?

        • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 14:15
          -3

          Everything has increased in price.
          Daily necessities. housing, rent, utilities etc. electronics. Sony jacked up their prices on the console as well.

          • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 14:24
            +6

            @SpeedRunnerLink: Yes. But this console is 6 years old and the parts were already a bit outdated then.

            Theres no way inflation has outperformed the decreasing costs to buy these parts and manufacture

            • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 15:27

              @ScruffTheJanitor: If theres demand regardless of the age of the technology Nintendo will milk it.

              Look at apple charging high prices for SE edition phones with out dated technology.

              Makes no difference here and inflation has played a part in many industries.
              Doesn't matter about the age of the technology it still requires similar materials to manufacture it which has increased in costs.

              For example Building materials in construction have been using the same materials for decades but its increased in costs too.

              • cheng2008 on 08/05/2023 - 15:59
                +2

                @SpeedRunnerLink: The iPhone SE has the A15 chip, same as the latest iPhone 14. So that actually proves him right, why does Nintendo charge more for outdated tech when not even Apple does it? I wouldn't call it a scam but they're definitely milking it hard. And there's no way to compare tech which is constantly evolving and getting cheaper to building materials which don't really change over time.

        • Spendmore on 08/05/2023 - 14:17
          +1

          Special edition cars are generally just aesthetic options for a slight increase, this is no different.
          If people want it good on them.

          • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 14:22
            +3

            @Spendmore: In the past special edition consoles came with the games. This is a change that's happened.

            • Spendmore on 08/05/2023 - 14:33

              @ScruffTheJanitor: The NES came out with 2 controllers, consoles dont now its just one of the changes they make and there is nothing that can be done about it.
              Its a case of take it or leave it im afraid.

              • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 14:55
                +3

                @Spendmore: Turns out you can actually complain about changes that are anti consumer. You dont just have to accept them or even defend companies for doing them.

                Its only 'how it is' because they decided to do it. It doesnt have to be this it. It was a choice made by these companies.

                Also its not even just how it is. PS5 sells editions with a game for the same rrp as just the console.

                • Spendmore on 08/05/2023 - 15:01
                  -1

                  @ScruffTheJanitor: Complaining gets you nowhere, i bet you complained about the cost of petrol before but the petrol prices still go up.
                  How about manufacturers shrinking food products but charging the same price, the only option you have is to not buy the product.

                  • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 15:30
                    +4

                    @Spendmore: You can complain and not buy. You do BOTH.

                    In cases like petrol prices, you have no option not to buy. So yes you do complain. It beats just accepting it, doesnt it.

                    • Spendmore on 08/05/2023 - 15:47
                      +1

                      @ScruffTheJanitor: Sorry but if i want a TOTK themed switch there is no other option 😄.
                      Id rather accept it than go without, otherwise I would have nothing except absolute essentials.

            • luckydan on 09/05/2023 - 08:25
              +1

              @ScruffTheJanitor: And were more expensive because they included said game, but I suppose your goldfish memory did not recall this. You're comparing a $10 dollar difference to a $60-70 dollar difference.

        • ihuntbargains on 08/05/2023 - 14:22
          +2

          We are now 6 years into the Switch life cycle. The console originally released for $470aud. Here we are 6 years later and an updated version special edition is selling for $550aud for just the console.

          Oh no…$10 more ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

          The selling of special editions without games is part of the continued effort to absolutely rinse every cent from people that they can.

          Wow congrats on figuring out the entire point of a business.

          We are now 6 years into the Switch life cycle.

          1.5 years into the life of the oled.

          The console originally released for $470aud.

          The OLED isn't the original. Idk why you're using the non oled price to compare to an oled version.

          Here we are 6 years later and an updated version special edition is selling for $550aud for just the console.

          Again, the oled version released under 2 years ago.

          To add to all of this, you have the option to not buy it.
          It's insane how you have other options yet complain about a special edition one.

          Like if you want the game, go save the money buying a discounted or even 2nd hand OLED and then use the saved money to buy the game.

          • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 14:33
            +1

            @ihuntbargains: I Agree, its not that hard to get one at a discount or used if youre that desperate

            I own 7 special edition switch console and i dont pay RRP or get them brand new on release either.

            • ihuntbargains on 08/05/2023 - 16:30
              +2

              @SpeedRunnerLink: Yeah, I've owned a handful of SE switches.
              Got the Splatoon 3 and Pokemon Scarlet/Violet OLED editions for $370 each.

              Honestly, I would have paid RRP for the Zelda SE OLED…if the design on the joycons wasn't so ugly.

              • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 16:38
                +1

                @ihuntbargains: What I always do is get it preordered at EB Games and have a think about it when its released.

                I try to see if I can get a better deal and if so ill get it from the other place and cancel my EB order.

                But if it becomes very limited and sold out quickly, at least I placed an order for one if I really wanted it.

                But I've been slowly selling my Switch Consoles as im running out of space. Keeping only the rarer ones.

                • idonotknowwhy on 09/05/2023 - 07:29

                  @SpeedRunnerLink:

                  But I've been slowly selling my Switch Consoles as im running out of space. Keeping only the rarer ones.

                  If you've got launch-day or 2017 consoles, make sure you list them as "hackable without modchip" when you're selling them ;)

                  • SpeedRunnerLink on 09/05/2023 - 08:49

                    @idonotknowwhy: Oh im well aware of this. Sold them off at their peak prices.

                    But I enjoy collecting physical and rare games more than hacking console.

                    I've hacked my Wii U, 3DS gamecube etc. but still dont enjoy it as much as physically holding the original game in hand.

          • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 14:36
            +1

            @ihuntbargains: You said it was the same. Im just telling you that you're wrong. Thats it.

            The OLED internals are the same the original switch. Its still the same console, just an updated version. So yes, you do still compare prices. And anyway, the base console is still literally the same. So don't know what you're arguing against here,

            Don't act like this is anything normal. Its not. And even if you adjust for inflation its still very abnormal.
            https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/08/will-the-nintendo-swi…

            Oh sorry, I forgot that I can't have an opinion. I have to just purchase product and thank the billion dollar company for giving me the opportunity to give them money.

            All the other options are literally the same RRP as they launched is. Thats the point. The reason for complaining is that they have no price drops AND they are not including games with these. Thats double dipping on the greed.

          • PainToad on 08/05/2023 - 15:03
            +6

            @ihuntbargains:

            The OLED isn't the original. Idk why you're using the non oled price to compare to an oled version.

            Yeah. And Malibu Stacy with a new hat is totally different than the previous one!

        • DeToxin on 08/05/2023 - 14:27
          +2

          It's almost as if they're for profit… 🤣
          "Gosh dang businesses trying to make money and such"

          • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 14:40

            @DeToxin: Yeh lets all praise companies for trying to make as mush money as possible;e Thats super healthy, right?

            Thank you oil companies for digging up our resources for nothing and charging them back to us for inflated prices. Go you for making as much money as you can!

            Thank you Netflix for charging as more and removing household sharing! Go you for making as much money as you can!

            Thank you grocery stores for using supply change disruptions and inflation to raise prices well beyond the actually amount necessary to cover for those. Go you for making as much money as you can!

            Amazing how many people on here actually defend and cheer on the companies that are trying to (profanity) them over. Hope you're all at least getting paid for the effort you put in.

            • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 14:55
              +2

              @ScruffTheJanitor: Here we go, the OZB Karen has emerged.

              As people have mentioned no one is forcing you to buy it.

              • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 14:57
                +4

                @SpeedRunnerLink: Man that Karen insult sure has lost its meaning hasn't it. Now it just means person saying something I don't like.

                I'm not sure if Karen really applies for anti-capitalism ideas. But sure whatever makes it easier for you to not actually be critical of companies.

                • DeToxin on 08/05/2023 - 15:11

                  @ScruffTheJanitor: You're really comparing Nintendo charging a $10 premium for a console that has "special edition" artwork on it, to fossil fuel companies?
                  Alright buddy, maybe log off for the day..

                  • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 15:31
                    +1

                    @DeToxin: Nope. Not at all.

                    Clearly talking about the idea that you have to accept companies taking advantage of customers because their job is to make a profit.

                    Maybe time to log off if you didn't get that?

                    • DeToxin on 08/05/2023 - 15:36

                      @ScruffTheJanitor: Taking advantage?
                      No-one is forcing you to buy a special edition switch my friend.
                      Also, who are you to decide Nintendo shouldn't charge anything extra for printing some decals on the system?
                      If you asked a sole trader to design you a webpage, but instead of using their template you want it to be customised, do you expect to pay the same amount?
                      If you don't like it, don't buy it, it's really that simple.

                      • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 15:43
                        +1

                        @DeToxin: How often does a console or really any product tech product not have a single price drop in 6 years after its been released?

                        This is nothing about the $10 increase. This is 6 years later and its more than it originally released for.

                        • DeToxin on 08/05/2023 - 15:50
                          +3

                          @ScruffTheJanitor: October 2021 for the Oled model.
                          Not to mention it released in the middle of a pandemic where all component prices were going up in price.
                          You're asking for a discount on an unreleased (locally) special edition console.
                          You want a discount? You should have bought the Splatoon version when it was on sale: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/732589
                          Honestly, the comments section isn't meant to be your personal whinge thread and no-one wants to hear it.

                          • Wezt on 08/05/2023 - 17:02

                            @DeToxin: wow holy shit i missed that

                    • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 15:38

                      @ScruffTheJanitor: Nintendo isn't taking advantage.

                      They aren't forcing you to buy it.

                      And even then its the choice of the consumer to get it.

                      Save your energy and focus on the Australian government who has been wasting millions of dollars of tax payers money on useless projects and poor budget planning.

                • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 15:14

                  @ScruffTheJanitor: I'm not saying not to have an opinion. Nintendo has been doing this for many years now. You thing its going to change?

                  But this comment about the game not being included keeps being brought every time a special edition Console is mentioned. So it's not really an opinion anymore but a regular rant that becomes repetitive.
                  It if keeps being brought up again and again it just shows how rent free Nintendo is in your brain when you can use that energy to something more productive.

                  I think differently, I see people able to afford and buy it and ask myself why can't it and find a way to get it.

                  You think Apple is going to drop their prices for specs less to those of competitive phones?
                  You think the housing market is going to come down yet there is so many people still buying them?
                  You think the demand for Rolex watches is going to go down yet they are constantly having a wait list and increasing prices?

                  Thats the reality of the world now, if theres demand then the companies will milk it.

                  If its going to affect you that much than quit having materialistic desires if you can't afford it.

                  • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 15:39
                    +1

                    @SpeedRunnerLink: I've literally not made a comment about this before. Sorry I'm not in every thread. Turns out lots of people have this opinion. Does only one person get to express it and then its done? I've gotta go read through every post about switches ever made to make sure I don't repeat anything?

                    I bet many people before have responded with your argument. SO that is also a regular rant this receptive. So why do you post it? Its already been said.

                    How rent free nintendo is in my brain? lol. First Karen and now this. Literally throwing out sayings in context that makes no sense at all. Maybe go try to understand what these mean before trying to use them yourself. yikes.

                    You think differently, you see companies price gouging you and you go "well thats just my fault for not having enough money. Thank you company for price gouging me, ill go make some more money to give you. And I'm so clever that I'm actually PRIDEFUL about this".

                    Man your brain has been turned to mush by capitalism. Most people are bought into it, but they at least understand how they are being (profanity) over and how aware of companies trying to get every cent off them and try to resist when possible. You on the other hand actually have PRIDE about giving them more money. wowee. Thats actually so sad to see.

        • Dragonarian on 08/05/2023 - 16:16
          +3

          Not that guy but I get where they are coming from. So sick of going into these threads and finding comment after comment complaints. Like who are you complaining to? Nintendo don't care and they're obviously performing well enough.

          • ihuntbargains on 08/05/2023 - 16:28
            +2

            @Dragonarian:

            So sick of going into these threads and finding comment after comment complaints.
            Nintendo don't care and they're obviously performing well enough.

            Yeah, I don't get why people are complaining about the special editions.
            It's not like they're your only option when it comes to the consoles.

            • tightandcheap on 11/05/2023 - 07:46
              -1

              @ihuntbargains: Between the 2, I'd rather read customer complaints than volunteer PR white knighting. Just saiyin.

              • ihuntbargains on 11/05/2023 - 08:00
                +1

                @tightandcheap: 3 days late and a shit take. What a combo.
                I've probably had more switches than you and the weirdos crying combined.

                • tightandcheap on 11/05/2023 - 09:10

                  @ihuntbargains: Nintendo notices and thanks you for your service.

                  • ihuntbargains on 11/05/2023 - 09:31
                    +1

                    @tightandcheap: zzzzz pick an argument and stick with it.
                    Don't hop from one to the next.
                    I'm a customer, not PR white knighting. You just can't handle that some of us don't cry over special editions being at rrp (or slightly higher)

                    • tightandcheap on 11/05/2023 - 12:05

                      @ihuntbargains: Oh I didn't realize you were a customer. Usually don't see customers give a (profanity) and white knight for corporations. I genuinely thought you got paid for this service. I wouldn't think there was consumers that go full and do this for free.

                      I don't think I've ever seen a consumer jump to the defense of say Woolies with "don't like it dont buy from them stop complaining". Seems kinda dumb for a consumer to care when a business they have no financial stake in gets ragged on. But you do you, strong queen!

                      • ihuntbargains on 11/05/2023 - 12:12
                        +1

                        @tightandcheap: You're a (profanity) weird (profanity).

                        Getting sick of people repeatedly saying the same dumb whiny shit over and over isn't "White knighting".

                        Seek professional help loser.

                        • SpeedRunnerLink on 11/05/2023 - 13:36
                          +1

                          @ihuntbargains: I Swear every time a special edition console deal is posted.

                          There's always someone that has to whine it doesn't come with the game.

                          What are you a parrot? Everyone knows this already and Nintendo has been doing it since the new 3DS XL days.

                          Imagine this person in real life, nag nag nag nag nag nag nag.

                          Save that energy and get another job or learn to earn more money so you don't have to keep complaining everything is expensive.

                        • tightandcheap on 11/05/2023 - 15:41

                          @ihuntbargains: Lol oh no someone is sullying nintendos honor Jacob to the rescue. What a dumb (profanity). 🤣

      • Fuego on 08/05/2023 - 18:58

        It's a scam bro.

        • ihuntbargains on 08/05/2023 - 18:59
          +1

          Receiving the product you paid for is not a scam.

    • FireRunner on 08/05/2023 - 14:03

      I think the RRP is the same price for the normal and limited edition. Difference is that the normal ones are basically always discounted now.
      Unfortunately, buyers are willing to pay full RRP without the game. The business is looking to maximise profits so if the console will sell without the game then of course they’ll do that to earn more from the game selling separately
      I don’t like it either but it seems it’s the way things have worked out.

      • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 14:59
        -1

        There's so many things in this world that is over priced or under spec'd according to people for the money.

        I.e. Apple phones, luxury branded things, Sports cards. Housing market.

        But yet there are still people able to buy them.

        I'm not saying it's morally good but thats how the economy / market is these days. Complaining aint going to change anything. Better off focusing that energy to building your career or earn money.

        The Poor always complain and yet there is many opportunities out there to make money if you really wanted something.

        • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 15:03
          +4

          Actually complaining and not buying these things does actually change something. If sales reduce then they will stop raising prices.

          Your solution is to work harder so you can make more money to buy the same things? Jeez you're sucked right into capitalism eh?
          'Damn these companies keep raising the prices of everything! Well better suck it up and just work longer and harder so I can buy the same things for more money.'

          "The Poor always complain and yet there is many opportunities out there to make money if you really wanted something."

          Jesus Christ. Mate, saying things like that just show how out of touch you are. Like wtf.

          • PainToad on 08/05/2023 - 15:11
            +2

            @ScruffTheJanitor: Video game fanboys think owning their consoles is essential like food. No point trying to argue mate.

            • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 15:23

              @PainToad: Nothing about being a fanboy.

              Just funny how this issue keeps being brought up about a special edition console every time.

              Looks like Nintendo Lives rent free in your minds.

            • ihuntbargains on 08/05/2023 - 16:33
              +3

              @PainToad: Glad you brought up how they're not essential.
              So if you have an issue with the price point or whats offered, then you don't have to (profanity) buy it because it's not essential.

          • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 15:20
            +1

            @ScruffTheJanitor: Exactly you've said it yourself, this is capitalism and with social media rampant for the gaming industry its not going to change much especially for a popular title like Zelda.

            I'm not out of touch, I just know how the world works and dont waste my energy complaining about something I want and find a way to get it either cheaper or with minimal effort to get the money for it. Quit looking at the negatives and find positives.

            Anyways I'll leave you to it to complain some more.

          • styykez on 08/05/2023 - 15:34
            +2

            @ScruffTheJanitor: hey mate,

            Happy to buy your your video game console that you have made (please INCLUDE A GAME) for $10 AUD. Anything above $10 AUD would be an absolute capitalist scam.

            hope you can include free shipping too

            cheers

            PS if i find that you have profited from this transaction in anyway I will report you to ACCC

            (/s)

            • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 15:41
              +1

              @styykez: "Please Daddy Nintendo sell me a 6 year old console for the same price it was 6 years ago! Oh no please dont give me a game, I LOVE the fact that you don't. I want to give you every cent I have.

              I'm a consumer and yet I am arguing AGAINST me paying less or getting more because my brain is actual mush so that I defend the companies even though I am the consumer"

              • styykez on 08/05/2023 - 15:49

                @ScruffTheJanitor: i just think people have a right to earn money for their work

                no worries if you disagree - by all means please continue being angry at the world, doesn't bother me

                • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2023 - 15:58
                  +2

                  @styykez: Thank you for supporting the poor billion dollar corporations. Theres no way Nintendo could survive as a company by adding a digital game code in with the console. They will be broke and earn no money for their work.

                  Good on you for sticking up for the little guy! True hero.

                  • SpeedRunnerLink on 08/05/2023 - 16:32
                    +2

                    @ScruffTheJanitor: Geez you really have anger issues.

                    Not sure why you are getting so worked up over a special edition console.

                    I Was right, Nintendo does live rent free in your mind.

                    At the end of the day Nintendo is a business and not a charity, they are not essential product and they aren't forcing you to buy their product. So there is no obligation for you to buy it. If you really want one, you can get it on sale (if it does), get discounted gift cards to buy the console, or get it on the used market cheaper.

                    Just because someone sets an RRP doesn't mean you have to pay it, haven't you heard the term "Never pay retail"

                    I don't think Nintendo is the issue here, you really need to take a chill pill and relax.

  • gembel on 08/05/2023 - 13:56
    +1

    Amazon JP now can deliver to Australia again?

    • rhyme324 on 08/05/2023 - 14:01
      +2

      Depend on items, not everything.

  • OCD Completionist on 08/05/2023 - 14:01

    Given how Amazon package their items, mind you have never shopped on Amazon JP but I’d assume it’s the same to US and UK. I’d rather spend more here in Aus with local warranty and have a nice undamaged special edition box

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