Pre-Order Nintendo 3DS Console £199.85 [LIMITED TIME]

laptop80

robstersgirl wrote: »

so just like a normal ds then , so what's the point , no child will play a 3ds like a normal one would they ??

Not really, the 3DS is a lot more powerful and more advanced than the DS even without the 3D effect.

The system also has a PIN lock system so that parents can prevent kids from using the 3D effect if they want.

On the pricing side of things, Dixons now have it available for preorder for £199.

Aidy

Argos are currently £219.99 BUT are offering a free accessory kit 'worth' £20 as well as £60's of money off coupons although it doesn't say how these are made up -

Vouchers

• One voucher pack earned for each pre-order of the 3DS console or any 3DS console package in store or at www.argos.co.uk/3ds.
• Unless otherwise stated, vouchers can only be redeemed instore only and not at quick pay kiosks.
• Vouchers have stated validity dates and they cannot be redeemed retrospectively.
• Promoted items are stocked in the majority of Argos stores and are subject to availability.
• Vouchers are available on all pre orders placed up to 18/03/2011.
• All the vouchers are valid until 03/05/2011.
• Each voucher has a minimum spend value and can only be spent on video games software and accessories, as seen from page 1754 to 1792 of the Argos Spring Summer Catalogue 2011.
• If the product purchased with the voucher is refunded, the value of the voucher will reflect the price paid excluding the voucher.
• Voucher can not be used in conjunction with any other offer, including staff discount.

Plus you can pre-order certain 3D games at a reduced price:

£20 - Rayman 3D or Ghost Recon - Shadow Wars
£30 - PES 2011 3D, Nintendogs and Cats 3D or Street Fighter IV 3D

kaka72

robstersgirl wrote: »

so just like a normal ds then , so what's the point , no child will play a 3ds like a normal one would they ??

Hi just wondering if it's worth waiting to get a dsi for my son whose birthday is late March, was going to try and find a bargin soon. Not bothered about the 3d one. Any one know of the best deals?? Thanks:j

hungrymonkey

kaka72 wrote: »

Hi just wondering if it's worth waiting to get a dsi for my son whose birthday is late March, was going to try and find a bargin soon. Not bothered about the 3d one. Any one know of the best deals?? Thanks:j

As soon as the 3DS comes out the DSI will drop in price. It is probably worth the wait.

hungrymonkey

There is a competetion to win a 3DS here if you don't want to wait: http://www.pipeten.com/competition.html

laptop80

kaka72 wrote: »

Hi just wondering if it's worth waiting to get a dsi for my son whose birthday is late March, was going to try and find a bargin soon. Not bothered about the 3d one. Any one know of the best deals?? Thanks:j

If you want a DSi it's worth keeping an eye on Amazon each day - they are constantly moving their prices up and down. Recently I've seen the White DSi for as low as £89.99 on there but you'll have to keep em peeled and be ready to snap up the deal while it's there.

AMO

laptop80 wrote: »

If you want a DSi it's worth keeping an eye on Amazon each day - they are constantly moving their prices up and down. Recently I've seen the White DSi for as low as £89.99 on there but you'll have to keep em peeled and be ready to snap up the deal while it's there.

I think that with the DSi XL, its started to get more expensive. I ended up ordering a bundle from Amazon last night, but its not getting any cheaper.

The rise in VAT and the drop in value of the £ will have an effect on price. I think the 3DS was meant to launch @ £199 originally anyway.

However, I agree that the 3DS has more scope to drop in price. There will definately be more bundles out there for it closer to the time.

JABWootton

And it will go on sale in Japan for the equivalent of £149-99
Prices will drop here soon after relaunch.
The pre-order on the Wii was £199-99
When it came out it was £179-99
DS was £149-99 pre-order
When it came out it was £139-99
Anyone see what they do
Pre-order, get it on the day of release (Not Guaranteed) goes on sale the next day cheaper
The 3DS will be sold in shops after the release date for approx £150
Games are expensive too which you need to add in

Esoog

I wouldn't be giving a kid under 6 a games console anyway..seems a bit lazy/silly to me.

phague

Hello,

On Tesco Entertainment website's home page there is an advert saying 3DS is £200, with the listed code, plus double clubcard points.

There is also a 350 bonus Clubcard code kicking about, for when you spend over £35 at Tesco Entertainment.