Zera Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Oh right, one caveat, however. The game you get is digital, not physical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00TE Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Oh right, one caveat, however. The game you get is digital, not physical. That I know. I was considering buying off the eShop anyway. The only thing that really concerns me is if my system or something breaks, will I still be able to redownload the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarquin Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Unfortunately, Nintendo has a very crappy (that is, non-existent) accounts system - your eShop account is linked to your specific 3DS. You can do a system transfer to another 3DS, which will carry over your data and eShop account, but that's not much help if you lose it or it breaks suddenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 That I know. I was considering buying off the eShop anyway. The only thing that really concerns me is if my system or something breaks, will I still be able to redownload the game. if you connect your 3ds to a club nintendo account, you should be able to redownload it, but you won't get your saves. I'm not really sure how it works, though. If the game/saves are stored on the sd card, you might be able to get them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book of Ereshkigal Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) Club Nintendo only registers your games for points, it is not an account system where you can long in on a different console to redownload. Edited January 21, 2013 by L95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00TE Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) Aw. That's really lame. Ah well, thank you all very much for the information. It's something else to consider, but it makes having the cartridge seem that much better. But still, a new pretty looking system adorned in Fire Emblem stuff! :U Edited January 21, 2013 by B00TE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarquin Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) Just as an addendum - I have heard of a handful of people who've had their 3DS break calling Nintendo customer support and having them transfer their system over to a new 3DS. However, this only seems to apply to those with a Club Nintendo account linked to their old 3DS. Even in those cases, it's not a guarantee by any means. Also, it doesn't appear to be possible at all with a stolen 3DS. I don't know if this helps in any way. Personally, I would go with a cartridge if I had an option. Edited January 21, 2013 by Tarquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheels Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Videogamesplus think they'll be getting more in, and will tweet and reopen preorders then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00TE Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I don't know if this helps in any way. Personally, I would go with a cartridge if I had an option. Leaning that way now. Was hoping Nintendo would have something in place for this. Which is a damn shame really, it's a great looking version of the system. Oh well. ; -; Still, good to know and more to consider. Thank you very much :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Does anyone know if the bundle will be available at other retailers other than Gamestop yet? (preferably Walmart, Target, etc) I'm waiting to see if there will be an announcement for others, otherwise I'll just get it from Gamestop. I can't resist this 3DS. Maybe I'll get the physical copy as well for collection purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00TE Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Does anyone know if the bundle will be available at other retailers other than Gamestop yet? (preferably Walmart, Target, etc) I'm waiting to see if there will be an announcement for others, otherwise I'll just get it from Gamestop. I can't resist this 3DS. Maybe I'll get the physical copy as well for collection purposes. Just did a quick check, only saw that gamestop has it listed right now. Very odd, since usually if it's a gamestop exclusive, they would come right out and say so. In addition to gamestop's marketing/hyping it, etc. You may need to wait until the release date is closer. Or ask your local stores, though your answer might be the same thing. I've not had good experiences with my local stores, but if you know yours and how they've done things in the past, you may be better off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zera Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I just got an idea! 1. Buy FE: Awakening Bundle. 2. Separately buy physical copy of FE: Awakening. 3. Your friend just bought a new 3DS. (if not, convince them to) 4. System transfer. 5. Your friend now has a virtual copy of the game (you may or may not charge them for this) and you have a physical version AND a cool 3DS! Problem Solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLeafeon Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I just got an idea! 1. Buy FE: Awakening Bundle. 2. Separately buy physical copy of FE: Awakening. 3. Your friend just bought a new 3DS. (if not, convince them to) 4. System transfer. 5. Your friend now has a virtual copy of the game (you may or may not charge them for this) and you have a physical version AND a cool 3DS! Problem Solved! Awesome idea. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00TE Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I just got an idea! 1. Buy FE: Awakening Bundle. 2. Separately buy physical copy of FE: Awakening. 3. Your friend just bought a new 3DS. (if not, convince them to) 4. System transfer. 5. Your friend now has a virtual copy of the game (you may or may not charge them for this) and you have a physical version AND a cool 3DS! Problem Solved! I was actually considering something along these lines. My friend just bought used 3DS to play Zelda on, but I got him hooked on the FE demo. He got pretty angry when I mentioned the FE 3DS, since it would have been about $50 more for a new system and a game he now wants, in addition to being to late to getting a full refund for. And while charging them to offset the cost would help, not sure I could do it to a friend unless they insisted or bought the cartridge for me. Would feel weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Just did a quick check, only saw that gamestop has it listed right now. Very odd, since usually if it's a gamestop exclusive, they would come right out and say so. In addition to gamestop's marketing/hyping it, etc. You may need to wait until the release date is closer. Or ask your local stores, though your answer might be the same thing. I've not had good experiences with my local stores, but if you know yours and how they've done things in the past, you may be better off. The official website says Gamestop and participating retailers, with the Zelda 3DS bundle they went right out and said the exclusive stores. Closer to the release I'll check with everyone. The main reason being I don't have a Gamestop nearby at all, and I don't want to wait for shipping from ordering online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zera Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 In that case, give them the virtual copy for free. Out the kindness in your heart. There may be complications though, if he already has save files on his SD card. You may need to look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00TE Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The official website says Gamestop and participating retailers, with the Zelda 3DS bundle they went right out and said the exclusive stores. Closer to the release I'll check with everyone. The main reason being I don't have a Gamestop nearby at all, and I don't want to wait for shipping from ordering online. Oh, if that's the case, then yeah that'll be yer best bet. Hope you can find someone that has it stocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheels Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Videogameplus changed my order status to Preorder Processing, so looks like they're starting to getting shipping ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I pre-ordered the bundle. I wasn't going to. I was trying really hard not to - telling myself that I didn't need it and it's a waste of money. But then I was just sitting at my computer, and next thing I know, I was looking at a confirmation e-mail from gamestop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLeafeon Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I pre-ordered the bundle. I wasn't going to. I was trying really hard not to - telling myself that I didn't need it and it's a waste of money. But then I was just sitting at my computer, and next thing I know, I was looking at a confirmation e-mail from gamestop. So it preordered itself? XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeThiAnh Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Basically it was a temptation that was too great to resist for Dan. He's probably not going to regret it when it comes to his door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramy Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Wait, so the bundle got the artbook too? Well, shit... that means I don't really need to pre-order the physical copy from gamestop... wants cancel but too damn lazy to do so T___T Edited January 22, 2013 by Kramgnauh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Basically it was a temptation that was too great to resist for Dan. He's probably not going to regret it when it comes to his door. Exactly. I probably won't regret it when it arrives, but until then I definitely will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruity Insanity Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Exactly. I probably won't regret it when it arrives, but until then I definitely will. And then, after opening the box and wallowing in glory for a day or two, you'll realize that it's just another 3DS... just in a different color (and with a cool design). Regret starts then. :P I'd rather experience that regret (of spending $200 on a case-change) than not get the 3DS... Too bad I can't get it. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone2Ground Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 And then, after opening the box and wallowing in glory for a day or two, you'll realize that it's just another 3DS... just in a different color (and with a cool design). Regret starts then. :P I'd rather experience that regret (of spending $200 on a case-change) than not get the 3DS... Too bad I can't get it. :( And an additional 2gigs of memory, which is actually pretty vital if you're an EShop freak like I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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