Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

GameStop is currently taking pre-orders for a Smash Bros. amiibo bundle. It has both versions of Cloud and the standard versions of Bayonetta plus Corrin. The set is located here. By pre-ordering this package, you might be able to save on shipping.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 15 Comments

GameStop has opened pre-orders for all of the new amiibo announced yesterday. Reserve them here.

We should note that two amiibo are confirmed as GameStop exclusives. Cloud (Player 2) and Twilight Princess Link will only be sold at the retailer.

One last note: pre-orders for the Neon Yellow Joy-Con are also live on GameStop here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment

Cave Story+ can be pre-ordered at GameStop. If you reserve a copy at the retailer, you’ll be entitled to a free PVC keychain.

Customers will be provided with one of three keychains at random. Quote, Curly, and Balrog are the options.

You can pre-order Cave Story+ at GameStop here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 10 Comments

GameStop currently has the Zelda: Breath of the Wild Special Edition in stock on its website. You can try your luck by placing an order here. Note that it ships by April 5.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments

GameStop and Amazon are both running a few notable deals currently. The two retailers have discounted games as well as merchandise.

Below are the highlights:

Waluigi amiibo – $6.83 (was $12.99) – Amazon
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival – $9.97 (was $14.97) – GameStop
Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – $14.97 (was $19.99) – GameStop
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-Ring Set – $16.97 (was $29.99) – Amazon
Dragon Quest VII – $29.97 (was $39.99) – Amazon / GameStop

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 14 Comments

Xenoblade Chronicles X has been discounted over at GameStop. As of now, you can pick up a copy for only $29.97. We’re unsure when the sale ends, but it should be ongoing for the next few days.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 39 Comments

Switch isn’t the easiest thing to find at retail right now. Due to that as well as the strong response to Zelda: Breath of the Wild, pre-owned Wii U sales have been “reinvigorated,” according to GameStop senior director of merchandising Eric Bright.

Bright told GameRant that GameStop has been moving many pre-owned Wii U systems and new copies of Zelda. The situation overall “completely racked up the Wii U market.”

Bright said:

“With The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild coming out, we’re seeing great results in our pre-owned Wii U sales. We’re selling a lot of pre-owned Wii U consoles along with brand new Wii U copies of Zelda. Breath of the Wild has reinvigorated sales of the Wii U with Nintendo Switch being sold out at so many retailers. The Switch launching and Zelda launching completely racked up the Wii U market.”

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 57 Comments

GameStop has once again commented on the performance of Switch. Speaking with investors today, COO Tony Bartel spoke about how there is “incredibly strong” demand for the system.

On the software front, Switch is also doing well. Consumers appear to be buying lots of games, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild almost has a one-to-one attach rate.

Bartel said:

“The demand is incredibly strong for this. As soon as we get it into our stores, it’s out within hours. So we anticipate we’re going to be chasing supply this entire year.”

“The other thing is, every game that’s out there, to have over a five and a half attach rate to this, signifies that a lot of people are finding this a great platform and they’re picking up any games that they can. I mean, we have almost a one-to-one attach of Zelda.”

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Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in General Nintendo, News | 12 Comments

In the latest of several positive comments about the Switch, GameStop CEO Paul Raines spoke about the positive influence that the release of the Nintendo Switch had on GameStop, and its potential to recapture the wider audience that Nintendo had during the Wii era.

“Purchase intent for Switch and Scorpio is at PS4 levels or higher. Just a note on the Switch launch: We have had a very successful launch so far, with high attach rates of software, particularly Zelda and related addons. The Switch has provided a dramatic lift in traffic in-store, and has real potential to be Wii-like in its potential to expand the gaming category from core to broad audiences.”

It seems that GameStop is very pleased with the success of Nintendo’s newest console. While only time will tell if the Switch remains as successful as it is now, comments like these certainly paint an optimistic picture.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 12 Comments

Update 7: Bumped to the top again. Back up on Amazon Canada.

Update 6: Sold out on Amazon.

Update 5: Bumped to the top again. Live on Amazon here.

Update 4: Sold out on Amazon Canada.

Update 3: Bumped to the top. Now live on Amazon Canada (thanks Ynini).

Update 2 (3/22): Back in stock here.

Update: Now sold out. Was in stock for several hours at least!

Original (3/21): GameStop has now opened pre-orders for the Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Limited Edition. Secure your copy here. When other retailers open pre-orders, we’ll let you know.

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