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New 3DS $198, Old 3DS XL + An. Crsg $198, New XL + Charger + Paper Mario $248, Pokemon Ruby/Saphire $44 @ BIGW

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Available Friday 21/11 and valid through to December 3rd!

OLD 3DS XL Console Deal for 22/11 ONLY
$198 3DS XL Console + Animal Crossing 3DS Game

Available in Blue, White, Red, Silver, colours vary by store.

$44 Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire 3DS

$248 New 3DS XL Console (Black or Blue) + Official Charger + Paper Mario Sticker Star 3DS Game
(RRP of the Charger is $14.95, Paper Mario can be had for $29 and console is $249 RRP)

$198 New 3DS Console White (A Charger is required and is sold separately, RRP $219)

ALSO If Paper Mario is out of stock it is unlikely BIG W will offer a replacement based on users experience. It can't hurt to ask and some stores were able to substitute. If this changes I will be sure to update. YMMV

FYI Target has the New 3DS Console for $197 and the New 3DS XL for $229. Keep in mind that if you don't have a charger from a previous 3DS/2DS/DSi you will need to purchase one. Target also have Pokemon for $44. These deals are useful for those who wish to price match and don't have one or the other store in their area.

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$498 PS4 Grand Theft Auto V Console Bundle

$64 Grand Theft Auto V Xbox One / PS4

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  • gifox on 17/11/2014 - 00:00

    what is the regular price ?

    the price looks good compare to the price I bought my 3ds.

      • cheapy on 17/11/2014 - 01:43
        +11

        source on that? oh that's right, there is no ip address for your bum.

        • Ryugen on 17/11/2014 - 17:44

          @wtfnodeal:
          Lol, yeah I thought the same until I went to Pax….

          That new 3D screen makes the current one look like a beta build. That screen alone almost made me do the upgrade. Fully cranked I didn't feel my eyes bleed after 10mins of use and the increase in viewing angle is amazing. It's this generations DSi but a worthy upgrade to some people.

          Also your faster loading comment….wow please source because I'd be interested to see what forum you pulled that from.

    • 4892 on 17/11/2014 - 00:06

      New 3DS XL RRP $249, New 3DS RRP $219. Have updated the post.

      • happychild100 on 17/11/2014 - 00:35
        +1

        The charger is also $14.95

  • kngu32 on 17/11/2014 - 00:40

    Are we able to see the catalogue soon?

    Edit: Its alright just looked at the previous post. Source is here: https://www.topbargains.com.au/big-w-one-dale-sale-saturday-…

  • lgacb08 on 17/11/2014 - 01:21
    +14

    So nintendo has taken it to a new high, selling console without charger?

    • lostn on 17/11/2014 - 02:54
      +7

      Ick.. this sucks. Big time. It's basically a shifty way to reduce the sticker price by $20, or increase the true price, depending on how you look at it.

      They're assuming you already have a 3DS or 2DS and can reuse that charger. But seriously, how many people buying a New 3DS already have the old one? Or rather, how many 'old' 3DS owners are going to buy a New 3DS? There's going to be some, but I'd wager a large majority of New 3DS purchasers don't already own a 3DS. Most people are going to have to shell out the extra $20.

      They couldn't even include a USB charging cable?

      • Kanasuke on 17/11/2014 - 07:29
        +1

        And yet I still prefer this if it means I can save $15 by using a charger purchased from Ebay

        • Sage on 17/11/2014 - 10:04

          they're $15 RRP so you won't save $15 unless you get one for free.
          I wouldn't recommend getting a cheap chinese one, that's what I did and it stopped working.

      • tyler.durden on 17/11/2014 - 09:44

        is the port usb? can we use an iphone/ipad charger?

        is the cable a standard usb cable?

        • rukia on 17/11/2014 - 10:00

          no, its a special port just for dsi/2ds/3ds

        • tyler.durden on 17/11/2014 - 10:39

          @rukia:

          If it had been standard mini usb, then not have the charger
          I can still use other chargers or usb cable to pc

          but to make it propriety and than making it seem cheaper
          but then need to buy the charger separately..

          (which then will become the actual price once u add the charger cost)

          That is just F..King lame..

        • ExpressCoffee on 17/11/2014 - 10:59
          +7

          $1 3DS cable off eBay + your phone charger. Sorted :)

        • rukia on 17/11/2014 - 11:05
          +1

          Yep, that's what i did and it works fine. Took 3 weeks to get from china though.

        • tyler.durden on 17/11/2014 - 11:21
          -1

          @rukia:

          Haha

          buy console

          can't play it till 3 week later…

        • lostn on 17/11/2014 - 14:05

          @ExpressCoffee: Is the amps and voltage the same as official charger? Does it need to be?

        • lostn on 17/11/2014 - 14:06

          @tyler.durden: He can play off the initial charge.. just can't recharge it.

        • ExpressCoffee on 20/11/2014 - 09:18

          @lostn:

          You'll have to check your charger. The iPhone amperage and voltage is close but not exactly the same. Did a google search to see if it's 'safe' and results came up positive.

      • ilikeradiohead on 17/11/2014 - 13:20
        +1

        I've got a regular sized 3ds and was thinking about upgrading. Although I can't see many changes, so maybe I'll just wait for current gen XLs to go on clearance and get one of them. Someone told me that the 3D is improved? That's a feature I don't use anyway haha.

        • wtfnodeal on 17/11/2014 - 13:30

          Haha, exactly what a true OZB way. But keep in mind there will be some games exclusive for the new 3DS only.
          Have you compared the regular and XL side by side? I find out only the screen size is an upgrade but the resolution is a downgrade. Much like from original HD to XL SD. I have both the original and XL will wait for a real next gen handheld console from Nintendo and give this "new" a miss.

        • leonheart1 on 17/11/2014 - 13:46
          +1

          @wtfnodeal:
          Not resolution, the pixel density. But yes, it's pretty horrid for 3ds xl only having a PPI of 95. In comparison, the 3ds has 132 and even the 13 year old gameboy advance has 99.

          I'm still getting the xl for better battery though.

        • lostn on 17/11/2014 - 14:07

          I didn't use 3D in my 3DS because tilting it slightly (which you need to do for motion controls) broke the 3D effect.

          Now that you have much wider viewing angles, I might actually use it with the New 3ds..

        • ilikeradiohead on 20/11/2014 - 17:58

          @wtfnodeal: Haven't looked at them side by side. I'll make sure I see one in store before deciding. Cheers!

    • wtfnodeal on 17/11/2014 - 07:09
      +1

      I heard the EU 3DS never include a charger in the first place so i guess Nintendo won't think AU consumers find it unusual without a charger included like we never expect one from an iPod etc. yeah but like lostn said no USB cable included either is kindof funny.
      I wonder if in future we will be buying a new car without a battery or 4 wheels included when the car manufacturers expect us to use the 4 wheels and batteries from our old cars. Let's see how bad it can get.

      • tyler.durden on 17/11/2014 - 10:42
        -1

        Ipod port is propriety but they had included usb cable to charge on the pc..

        Nintendo,
        If the port was not propriety then I can use a standard mini usb cable, but since it is not,
        I will need to buy nintendo's official charger or a cheap ebay one (that can explode)

        This just a new low for nintendo

    • [Deactivated] on 17/11/2014 - 07:26

      That's pretty low.

    • Gehirn on 17/11/2014 - 09:50

      They sell consoles without a charger in other countries.

      • tyler.durden on 17/11/2014 - 10:43
        -7

        which one?

        Syria?
        Afghanistan

        • zelda707 on 17/11/2014 - 10:45

          Europe and Japan

        • tyler.durden on 17/11/2014 - 10:52

          @zelda707:

          and how much do they sell it for?

        • zelda707 on 17/11/2014 - 10:58

          @tyler.durden: why does it matter?…

          £6.99 from the Nintendo UK store

        • tyler.durden on 17/11/2014 - 11:02
          +1

          @zelda707:

          I mean the console prices

          maybe they get it cheaper which helps with the extra charger cost..

        • zelda707 on 17/11/2014 - 11:14

          @tyler.durden: the console seems to be more expensive, £154 from Amazon UK

        • tyler.durden on 17/11/2014 - 11:24
          -3

          @zelda707:

          at least in USA, they included the charger..
          and the prices probably cheaper too…

          if they did this dick move in USA
          they would be out of business…

          Their assumption that you have an existing charger from an older system is lame…
          My last console from them was an DS Lite, which I don't think is compatible..

          What if you want to gift this to someone who never had a console..

          With every new game console, they all use a similar AC charger
          ps3, ps2 e.g.
          But they still gave us an AC plug..

        • zennakamura on 17/11/2014 - 11:41

          sorry bro but that will be offensive to some of ozbargainers

        • diddy50 on 17/11/2014 - 12:37

          @tyler.durden:

          omg would you shut up already, you want a charge cable. We get it! then buy it already!

          No one is forcing you to buy the new console, plus you know you need the cable. whats the big deals?!

          Or how about you just buy the current console that has the cable included and will still play all the current games…problem solved!

        • wtfnodeal on 17/11/2014 - 12:56

          @diddy50: in OZB here every dollar and cent is a big deal. And please don't ask people to shut up.

        • daveted on 17/11/2014 - 14:48

          @diddy50
          don't worry about tyler.durden - he's all about anti-consumerism, and causing mayhem.

          either block him or shoot yourself in the cheek.

    • musicinbed69 on 17/11/2014 - 20:36
      -2

      I know it SEEMS bad, but everyone benefits from this.

      I'm sure nintendo did this to be more 'environmental' than evil. Saves packaging and potentially wasted things, I think the dsi charger works with this too so it's not just 3ds.

      You can actually pay just $3 and get a 3ds to usb cable delivered to you. http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_…

      It's really handy.

      • lostn on 18/11/2014 - 04:26
        +3

        They did it to cut costs for themselves. Don't kid yourself.

        Samsung, Apple, Sony, Microsoft, HTC, you name it. Whatever gadget you buy will come with its own charger. Doesn't matter if you already have one. If it's expected to be in the box as an essential item, it will be included.

        If Nintendo really wanted to be environmental, they would go digital only. But that would cost them sales won't it? At the end of the day, it's all about the bottom line.

        They get to charge you an extra $20 for an official one, unless you want to wait 3 weeks for an el cheapo chinese cable. And yes, they are charging you $20 to get the full package, not saving you $20 by not making you pay for it. When was the last time Nintendo released a product at a $220 RRP? People like 'nice' numbers like $149, $199, $249, etc.. $220 or $219 is a lot less common. That means its real RRP is more likely $199, but they get to charge you an extra $20 for the AC adapter.

  • Kugz on 17/11/2014 - 01:34
    +1

    Does anyone know if EB Games will match the offer they're doing on the New 3DS XL? I'm looking to pick one up on Friday when it comes out but I feel they might be hesitant to match it.

    • 4892 on 17/11/2014 - 03:29
      +1

      EB can be iffy about matching bundles, especially if it's one they are not offering. Can't hurt to ask. If not then they should be able to match just the XL console for $229 (Targets price).

    • rukia on 17/11/2014 - 09:19

      Just called my local and they won't match the bundle

    • Kirby102 on 17/11/2014 - 09:40
      +1

      Called my EB and several others and they said it's a company wide policy that they can't pricematch hardware, or in this case the consoles themselves.

      Who to believe.

      • rukia on 17/11/2014 - 09:43

        Lol. I was told they could match the individual console price. Just not bundles.

      • rith on 17/11/2014 - 10:26
        +1

        That's BS. They price matched JB when I bought the limited Pokemon 3DS XL when X and Y came out.

    • Rookie117 on 17/11/2014 - 09:47
      +15

      Just support & buy it from the places that are selling it cheaper like Big W & Target

      • Utopian on 17/11/2014 - 11:18
        +5

        ^ This

        Support the retailers shaking-up the prices.

      • silverrat23 on 17/11/2014 - 11:22
        +1

        B…b…but carrots!

        • rukia on 17/11/2014 - 11:31
          +3

          When you get to level 4 you realise how pointless the whole thing is unless you trade in lots. No real benefits at all except the 20% extra on trade ins but its still usually better to sell the games on ebay.

    • Donatello on 17/11/2014 - 13:14
      +3

      EB change their price matching policies depending on the day or weather or what they feel like.

      With the Target Mario Kart 8 Wii U Basic Bundle and JB Bayonetta 2 20% coupon discount, EB didn't want to budge.

      When I bought the MK8 Wii U and Bayonetta 2 from the other stores, I went back to the EB store and walked around the store with the cheaper goods and made sure I was in the sightline of the EB stooge who didn't want to price match.

  • Donatello on 17/11/2014 - 08:22
    +1

    +1

    Great price for this bundle. If you haven't yet picked up a 3DS, this is good deal for a new 3DS XL.

  • AXiS on 17/11/2014 - 11:10
    +1

    Does Big W do pre-orders, or do you have to just try your luck on release day?

  • suicine94 on 17/11/2014 - 13:39
    -2

    does this version come with the japanese internet adult content filter? in the japanese version you needed to pay 30cents to unlock the filter.

    another know if the australian version have the filter and if so how do I unlock it? im an adult and I want to browse adult content with my New 3DS.

    Thanks

    • MustResistPurchase on 17/11/2014 - 15:37
      +3

      Use your phone you animal.

      • suicine94 on 17/11/2014 - 16:13
        -2

        Phone leaves browzer history and my mum might check it…. she never checks my 3DS.

        Instead of judging me on something that we all secretly do here, how about help each other out and find out if the aus version of the 3DS has the adult filters and what is the process of unlocking it so we can all enjoy our 3DS to it's full functionaility

        • happychild100 on 17/11/2014 - 16:16

          Have you actually looked online yourself first? If you have and can't find anything then I guess you will have to wait until it's out here and find out. I didn't even know such thing existed on the 3ds personally.

          Edit: One quick google and I found the answer on vooks, so i'm guessing you didn't look. FWIW then, yes it will cost 50cents to unlock, although it didn't filter google images anyway.

        • Bigdaddy2204 on 17/11/2014 - 16:17
          +4

          If your worried about your mum finding out maybe you shouldn't be looking at it.

        • suicine94 on 17/11/2014 - 16:22
          -3

          @Bigdaddy2204:

          well the 3DS is a video game and the target audience is for gamers. why i asked this question is that i'm interested in the new Mortal Kombat X (which is rated R18) and I would like to read some news on the game and watch some trailers when i'm on the train. Thats why i'm concerned they are blocking gaming content on a games device. thats why I said we all do it (heaps of games are R18+ and i'm sure we all seen clips of these games)

          To be called an animal for looking at game trailers is a little harsh.

          My mum doesn't like ultra violent stuff thats why she doesn't like me looking at it even though i'm 18.

        • enidan on 17/11/2014 - 16:35
          +6

          @suicine94: You can't just erase browsing history or open up a private browser when using your phone or computer? Pretty sure you won't hurt your mum's feelings that bad if you just watch the trailer like a regular adult. Also you made it sound like you wanted to use your 3ds for real adult content, not for gaming.

        • FabMan on 18/11/2014 - 10:20
          +1

          @suicine94:

          On Android phones, run Chrome Browser and use new incognito tab as it has no browser history, no cookie store or search history. Your normal windows will keep its history as if you are viewing normal websites.

    • lostn on 18/11/2014 - 04:28

      You're an adult and your mum still checks your stuff? You need to tell her to treat you like an adult. You're old enough to view this stuff legally, so you shouldn't care if she finds out or have anything to hide from her.

      That said, there are better ways to view porn than on a 3DS (I assume that is the adult content you are referring to).

      • FabMan on 18/11/2014 - 10:21
        +1

        Porn on such a low res device would be terrible.

        'Is… Is that a man or woman's nipple? Can't tell…'

  • enidan on 17/11/2014 - 14:17

    Where does it say that these deals are only for a day?

    • 4892 on 17/11/2014 - 17:20
      +1

      The old 3DS XL + Animal Crossing deal is for one day only. The rest are available from 21/11 right through to 3/12

  • Assassin151 on 17/11/2014 - 15:37
    +11

    Can confirm BIG W doesn't do preorders and EB won't match the bundle.

    Seriously as much as I'd rather buy from EB (because you can hold stock) I won't be because they are so scummy. I used to work there 5 years ago, and we used to match bundles because it was fair and you keep the customer happy and you keep the sale. Now they don't give a damn.

    Support Big W and Target you should be ok with stock with at least one of the stores.

    Thanks for the post OP. I refunded my preorders with EB and the girl was crying whyyyy. and her manager was right next to her and I said well if he doesn't want to price match the bundle you won't get my business. Sorry.

  • XxDkoYxX on 17/11/2014 - 16:34

    Does anyone know if the Black version of the New 3DS (Small) will release in Australia? Or will it only be the white one? :/

  • 2real4u on 17/11/2014 - 19:34

    Thanks, any idea if BigW would let you swap paper mario for pokemon ORAS + price difference?

    • rukia on 17/11/2014 - 19:46

      Really doubt it

      • Clebby on 17/11/2014 - 20:31

        Any idea what they WOULD swap out for, if anything? Really not keen for Paper Mario, anything else would be decent though.

        • 2real4u on 17/11/2014 - 21:13
          +1

          yeah same :/

        • FrankMcFuzz on 18/11/2014 - 08:40

          Anything else would be decent though

          Oh okay, in that case, you case have Smurfs. >:(

        • wtfnodeal on 18/11/2014 - 10:18

          If the store runs out of paper mario then likely you can swap it with another game.

        • enidan on 21/11/2014 - 09:57

          @wtfnodeal:

          Nope they won't allow it. I tried and they said no as it shows as 1 cent in the bundle. Not sure if they can override that though, but the manager definitely said no. I got the one and only bundle as they only had 1 game, but heaps of consoles and adapters.

  • rukia on 19/11/2014 - 09:06
    +3

    If you are an everyday rewards member, keep an eye out for an email with a voucher for $5 off $50 or $10 off $90 at big w. No point posting a deal since it's a linked to your card.

    • 4892 on 21/11/2014 - 00:30

      Thanks Rukia, I got an email as well and have updated the deal.

    • EarlyBird on 21/11/2014 - 22:49

      I have 3 everyday rewards cards in my family but none of us has received this voucher. I wonder why.

  • catbarf on 21/11/2014 - 08:10

    Really low stock of paper mario for QV. They had only 3 initial stock

    • howieyo on 21/11/2014 - 08:23

      Wouldn't even sell just the xl and the charger to me for $248 lol :(

  • Vinagirl on 21/11/2014 - 08:29

    Not in Stock yet at Macquarie Big W :(

  • Nogad on 21/11/2014 - 09:25
    +2

    Yep pretty poor stock, just went to bankstown big w and they only had 1 paper Mario so they said only could do one bundle which was outrageous. The store attendant called the manager and she wouldn't budge she said no swapping for another game and the Ds will be sold at the original price. I don't usually like bashing but they would only price match one of my ds consoles with target until I made a scene(love making a scene). Anyways in the end they price matched the consoles after a lot of effort so I decided to leave the target catalogue at the front counter so everyone else in the line could price match them. Here in bankstown they definitely want to see the catalogue.

    • enidan on 21/11/2014 - 09:56

      Similar issue in Merrylands- only had one Paper Mario and couldn't trade or swap for anything else. Had a whole bunch of consoles though. You'd think if you're going to advertise a deal, there'd be enough stock, or at least have a few similar priced games to trade with. Paper Mario scanned at $58 and I asked if I could swap for a cheaper game and they said the game shows up as 1 cent in the bundle so no. It was worth being late for work for though.

    • Vinagirl on 21/11/2014 - 09:59

      Macquarie ended up giving us pokemon omgea ruby :)

      • enidan on 21/11/2014 - 10:18

        You lucky thing! I tried to trade it for a cheaper game and they still said no.

      • catbarf on 21/11/2014 - 10:41

        Can you supply your receipt to see if other people can try?

    • [Deactivated] on 21/11/2014 - 10:42
      +1

      Hey, I think I was the person standing in front of you at Big W this morning. Thanks for getting them to price match and leaving the catalogue, saved me a trip to Target to pick up the 3DS XL.

      They had 3 bundles total, but the people in front of me purchased 2 of them. Still though, pretty poor stock.

  • bern1992 on 21/11/2014 - 12:24

    I just picked up an XL bundle from Big W Wagga, there were at least 5 more copies of Paper Mario available, and plenty of chargers and consoles.

  • dlaso on 21/11/2014 - 15:44
    +2

    Target refused to price match ("Unless they offered the exact same bundle for a different price"), but I managed to snag one from Big W Cumberland Park, SA. They didn't have any Paper Mario in stock, but said it could be substituted for any game up to $60 in value. I included Smash Bros with the bundle, plus bought Omega Ruby for $44.

    Here's the receipt: http://i.imgur.com/BkIicWt.jpg. Great bundle, great price.

    • vinc on 21/11/2014 - 23:01

      Yep.. I've got the same things. Pretty happy with that.

      • Crazylok on 22/11/2014 - 01:25
        +1

        So jealous! I called them at 7 and they refused to do any substitution for the game. Getting Smash Bro for the bundle is a completely crazy deal!!

    • moto on 23/11/2014 - 11:37

      I also have the same modified bundle. (Sorry I couldn't help but copy the same deal you've got (-_-) ). Thank you dlaso for making my decision if I should buy a Nintendo New3DS XL. My receipt: http://i.imgur.com/ZVBBkDi.jpg . TY btw (^_________________^)

      • Crazylok on 23/11/2014 - 13:12

        That makes me even more jealous,I am going to show those receipts to big w and ask if they can do the bundle for me! !

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