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Dick Smith Pre-Orders for Nintendo 3DS with Bonus Game for $298, FIRST 200 ORDERS ONLY

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Dick Smith Pre-Orders for Nintendo 3DS with Bonus Game for $298, FIRST 200 ORDERS ONLY
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Lquanyeomans on 10/02/2011 - 08:52 dicksmith.com.au (3899 clicks)

From what I can see this deal started this morning on their website, but just on the gaming pages which is strange.

http://dicksmith.com.au/offer/3dspreorder

The 3DS comes in Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black. The 3 bonus games you get to choose from are Rayman 3D, Raving Rabids 3D, and Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars 3D. There also appears to be Free Delivery and they have the release date listed as the 31st March. I don't know how the first 200 works (it doesn't say) so I'm assuming if you want your choice of game/colour to get in really quick. Was black and Raving Rabids 3D for me!

This is my first post so don't flame me if I'm light on detail, not sure what I should be posting.

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  • c64 on 10/02/2011 - 08:58

    expensive little suckers aren't they? the games are also expensive.

  • CarbonTwelve on 10/02/2011 - 09:01
    +24

    Thanks, just placed my preorder (got black + ghost recon shadow wars). You can also use the coupon HIGH5 to get another 5% off. I figure you're not going to get much of a better deal than $283 for console + game delivered.

  • cyrax83 on 10/02/2011 - 09:16
    +2

    tempting… not a bad deal considering they will retail for $250 US in America.

    • SupeNintendoChalmers on 10/02/2011 - 09:17

      but 3DS is region locked…

      • cyrax83 on 10/02/2011 - 09:20
        +1

        Can still buy games from Amazon UK if you buy a AU 3DS.

        • pull the lever on 10/02/2011 - 14:29
          +1

          not entirely stupid, for example our blurays are locked to region B and so are those in the UK. Guess where it's cheaper to buy blurays from?

          Anyway a google search may have yielded results regarding 3DS region locking.

        • johnno07 on 11/02/2011 - 01:51

          I'm pretty sure Bliind was pointing out the fact that we can get the 3DS here almost as cheap as in the US has nothing to do with it being region locked.

  • Kaboda on 10/02/2011 - 09:21

    Very tempting !

  • cyrax83 on 10/02/2011 - 09:27

    black or aqua blue ???
    edit : blue it is ! with ghost recon !!

    THANKS OP !!

  • cittris on 10/02/2011 - 09:30

    i just ordered a blue on with raving rabbids!

    fkn good deal in my books!

    • cittris on 10/02/2011 - 09:36

      awww - i missed the coupon code :(

      still a good deal

  • Me88 on 10/02/2011 - 09:33
    +3

    Wow! awesome deal, just pre-ordered this for my boyfriend. Using staff discount and the code HIGH5 (thanks CarbonTwelve) I got it for $268.95. Yay!

    • cyrax83 on 10/02/2011 - 10:17

      ooh howd you get staff discount ?

      • Me88 on 10/02/2011 - 10:23
        +2

        I work at Woolworths :P

    • danjmlee on 10/02/2011 - 12:17

      how did you put in the staff code as well as the promotional high5 code? i can't see anywhere where u can input the staff code…

      • Me88 on 10/02/2011 - 12:19

        You put it in as your 'Everyday Rewards' card number

        • danjmlee on 10/02/2011 - 12:22
          -1

          Thanks.. does that mean you do not get the Qantas frequent flyer points?

    • Windows7forever on 11/02/2011 - 09:14

      haha, shrewd girl. very nice.

  • MexicanHat on 10/02/2011 - 10:21

    Did anyone just pre-order a few minutes ago? Dick Smith has rejected my order via paypal 5 times :(

    Yes I do have money in it lol.

    • smackus on 10/02/2011 - 10:33

      I've just ordered. So ok here.

  • robhung on 10/02/2011 - 10:36

    Managed to pre-order successfully paying via CC, and using HIGH5 as well (thanks Carbon!)

  • Super8Tab on 10/02/2011 - 10:45

    awesome deal, just in time for my lil brothers birthday too ! thanks ozbaragain

    • britta on 10/02/2011 - 11:08
      +1

      Hope your little bother isnt to little……fry his brain :-P

      • Super8Tab on 10/02/2011 - 11:58

        haha he's 8 :)

    • pilchard on 11/02/2011 - 21:24
      +1

      wish my bro would spend $286 on me!

  • BargainJunkie on 10/02/2011 - 11:04

    Is it limited to one per customer? I just ordered one for myself and another for my brother. I hope the orders go through

  • Tilduke on 10/02/2011 - 11:12

    Tempting, but I told myself I would wait for the lite version D=

  • Twisty on 10/02/2011 - 11:29

    What game is the best out of the 3? Ghost Recon looks kinda crap :(

  • cittris on 10/02/2011 - 11:34

    i went for raving rabbids

  • cyrax83 on 10/02/2011 - 11:35
    +1

    Can always swap games with friends. The hardest decision was black or blue. I went with blue though.

  • Psyphy on 10/02/2011 - 11:47

    What is Dick Smith's policy on cancellations? tried to find this info but no luck.

    • cittris on 10/02/2011 - 11:49
      +1

      I ordered two, and cancelled one.
      The guy i spoke was really helpful and cancelled one of my orders no problems

    • Twisty on 10/02/2011 - 11:50

      They are great, I cancelled a pre order and they just refunded my $$ no hassel at all.

      I went Blue & Raving Rabbids :) Looked the best

      • Super8Tab on 10/02/2011 - 11:57

        out of interest, why did you cancel ?

        • Twisty on 10/02/2011 - 12:22

          I didnt cancel this, I canceled a black wii once

  • Cluster on 10/02/2011 - 11:51
    +1

    Ordered. Significantly below Nintendo RRP is a pretty good price.

  • CarbonTwelve on 10/02/2011 - 12:00

    How in the world has this not sold 200 units already??

    • cyrax83 on 10/02/2011 - 12:01
      +3

      it probably has. Whirlpool has been ordering too.

      • Cluster on 10/02/2011 - 12:09

        My credit card has been charged $283 so the price is locked in. DSE should lock the offer when 200 units are reached.

      • Psyphy on 10/02/2011 - 12:30

        *exact comment as another user whoops

  • Jimmy B0bby on 10/02/2011 - 12:18

    Just ordered black, with Ghost recon. It must be well past 200 orders now. Im starting to think this 200 limit is a ploy to get people buying…
    edit- cheers carbontwelve! got the discount with HIGH5 :)

  • danjmlee on 10/02/2011 - 12:21

    Does anyone know how to put in the HIGH5 code AND the Staff discount code? Please explain…actually ignore this.. answer already provided above

  • PreSsieGuY on 10/02/2011 - 12:51

    Does dse charge ur account when u preorder or do they charge when they ship the item?

    • PreSsieGuY on 10/02/2011 - 12:58

      Ok nevermind. Just saw the above post. Getting cold feet now with the choice of game I selected. Should I hang to raving rabbids from ghost recon :P

  • ravstaa on 10/02/2011 - 12:52

    looks like they've hit the limit.

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 10/02/2011 - 12:59

    Just bought one - got black with Raving Rabbids.

    Thanks for the post - seems like a good deal…. Especially with HIGH5

  • shawn_low on 10/02/2011 - 13:03

    All gone I think!

    • Cluster on 10/02/2011 - 13:05

      I can still see the web page and add the item to a cart. Are you sure it's all gone?

  • RocketSwitch on 10/02/2011 - 13:09

    No, it's not gone.

    The only one that has SOLD OUT is: NDS 3DS Cosmos Black Console + 3DS Tom Clancys Ghost Recon Shadow Wars

    The rest are still available if you're quick!!

    • CarbonTwelve on 10/02/2011 - 13:29

      Blue is now sold out with rayman and raving rabids too. Kinda funny that - people going for the black one are going for the more serious of the games, blue going for the more cartoony platformer games.

      I'm guessing it was 200 of each one, so 1200 total…

  • SydStrand on 10/02/2011 - 13:26

    Shame, seems they've hit the limit.

    You guys got a great deal, I'll just have to wait for hopefully equally generous ones to prop up closer to release date.

  • joeydee on 10/02/2011 - 13:30

    wow… cheapest on the market

  • SydStrand on 10/02/2011 - 13:34

    Yeah, just refreshed. All 6 combos are gone. Even had one of them in my basket going to payment too.

    • CarbonTwelve on 10/02/2011 - 13:36

      Bl :( But yeah, seems all gone. Mod should add sold out tag.

  • skortum on 10/02/2011 - 14:05

    Massive positive for this post!
    I got black one with Rabbids
    Girlfriend the blue one with Rayman

    :)

  • Jasonsational on 10/02/2011 - 14:15

    I filled out the payment form and delivery and everything. Got to PayPal, filled it out. Clicked continue.
    It took me back to the Dick Smith page with a message saying "0 Items in your cart". No confirmation page or anything, and no confirmation email.

    They sold out AS I WAS BUYING IT :((

  • cittris on 10/02/2011 - 14:17

    Apparently EB Games will be matching any deals posted so probably worth giving them a call.

    i read this over on WP

  • Stryke on 10/02/2011 - 14:35

    When you try to preorder you now get "This product has been discontinued online". Seems they are all sold out :(

  • issh on 10/02/2011 - 14:35

    wow good price too bad its sold out ;)

  • JeffKennett on 10/02/2011 - 14:40
    +1

    http://www.bigw.com.au//Offer/Nintendo3DS?utm_source=bigw100…

    not quite as good, but I guess you get the extra pack as well.

    • Housecat on 10/02/2011 - 15:07

      lol that pack is worth 10 bucks tops

      • RocketSwitch on 10/02/2011 - 15:53

        Ha ha, it's $29.95 at Big W, but this deal was fantastic!

  • PurchaseAnxiety on 10/02/2011 - 15:31

    Good deal. I'm hoping Kmart will do something similar, as I've got a stash of gift vouchers from xmas, just waiting to be spent.

  • beralj on 10/02/2011 - 16:12

    DAMN IT! I could've got a staff discount as well! ARGH! Hope it comes back soon or something!!!

  • Ecstatic on 10/02/2011 - 16:28

    EB Games will be most unpleased with my preorder cancellation.

    Thanks for posting, saved me quite a bit.

  • Jasonsational on 10/02/2011 - 17:38
    +2

    Hey guys, the deals are back up on Dick Smith.
    I think they realised how fast they'd sell, and did another run maybe?

    • issh on 10/02/2011 - 17:45
      +1

      yep that's correct

      EXTENDED FOR FURTHER 500 ORDERS

    • dicksmith on 10/02/2011 - 17:46
      +9

      Sorry oz bargainers, we saw that people missed out as they went quicker than expected. Have been working this afternoon to make more available to all of you. Took alot of arm twisting but we got there in the end.

      Limit of 1 per customer, and the coupon code had to go, but at least there's more stock and we've kept delivery free.

      Cheers,

      • issh on 10/02/2011 - 17:48
        +1

        we saw that people missed out as they went quicker than expected

        …the OzB effect

      • isamu on 10/02/2011 - 18:19
        +3

        Thanks for allowing more Dick Smith! Just got a Cosmos Black one with Ghost Recon @ $283.10 …

        Thanks All! and HIGH5 to everyone here :)

  • PorkHunt on 10/02/2011 - 18:49

    How do you get it for $283.10?

    • issh on 10/02/2011 - 18:51

      Wow! awesome deal, just pre-ordered this for my boyfriend. Using staff discount and the code HIGH5 (thanks CarbonTwelve) I got it for $268.95. Yay!

      Thanks, just placed my preorder (got black + ghost recon shadow wars). You can also use the coupon HIGH5 to get another 5% off. I figure you’re not going to get much of a better deal than $283 for console + game delivered.

      not sure which is correct pricing but use HIGH5

      • MHLoppy on 10/02/2011 - 19:07

        they took the coupon code off didn't they? (see dse's post above)

        • issh on 10/02/2011 - 19:11

          yep, oh well, HIGH5 is gone, Under $300 is still a superb price

          and the coupon code had to go, but at least there’s more stock and we’ve kept delivery free.

        • MHLoppy on 10/02/2011 - 19:13

          you speak truth :) oh and btw, the other price was with a staff discount also on

    • PorkHunt on 10/02/2011 - 20:17

      Thanks guys I got it for $283.10

  • eriktufa on 10/02/2011 - 19:33

    Thanks :) Ordered 1

  • Kyriasa on 10/02/2011 - 19:36
    +1

    Got it for $290 by using the HIGH5 code and buying a pack of $1 pens which added $6 shipping also (included in the $290)

    • MHLoppy on 10/02/2011 - 19:38

      Did you use the code just now? :? http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/39243#comment-383686

      • Kyriasa on 10/02/2011 - 19:47
        +2

        Yeah ordered just 10 mins ago and tried using the code without anything else in the cart and it wouldnt work. Only worked when i added something else to the cart

        • Cluster on 10/02/2011 - 19:56
          +4

          Heh. In the true OzBargain spirit you've found a loophole and exploited it. Well done :-)

        • Windows7forever on 11/02/2011 - 09:18

          lol, a hack has been discovered! i'm sure dickie's techs are working overtime to fix it!

    • whateverman_4 on 10/02/2011 - 19:44

      Also just got one for $283 with the HIGH5 code, paid via paypal, just then. Maybe the code still works?
      This is too sweet of a deal to miss, I just hope that this is not a second delayed batch.

  • danperth on 10/02/2011 - 19:52
    +1

    Thanks!!!! Just got one for $283 with the HIGH5 code, paid via paypal.

    • issh on 10/02/2011 - 20:03

      LOL

      DickSmith rep said that coupon code was gone

    • Windows7forever on 11/02/2011 - 09:18

      lol, bet they gonna revoke the orders.

      • dicksmith on 11/02/2011 - 14:21
        +2

        No, and I wouldn't say "working overtime", it just doesn't update until the next website publish runs. So lucky you! :)

        • issh on 11/02/2011 - 17:52

          No, and I wouldn’t say “working overtime”, it just doesn’t update until the next website publish runs. So lucky you! :)

          at least you are being transparent about it

          +1 to you

  • Sharp on 10/02/2011 - 20:17

    Just got one with the code. thanks

    • nhanhamnho on 10/02/2011 - 20:57

      Here too, code still working.

      • Xelius on 10/02/2011 - 21:50

        Same just used it!

  • SPYKE on 10/02/2011 - 20:28
    +1

    Woo! I thought I missed out on this deal.
    I went to the hands-on preview event in Sydney and the 3D is awesome!
    I just played Zelda the whole time.
    I didnt know which colour to get, but then I saw this deal back up I made a hasty decision and picked Aqua Blue.
    I hope it arrives on the 31/03 or atleast before that weekend.

    • SydStrand on 10/02/2011 - 21:12
      +1

      Yep! Hell, Zelda was the ONLY thing I played for my sweet, sweet 10 minutes. Shame it was only Kokiri Forest :( But the guys working there were champs (at least the ones in Sydney were) and I had a great chat with the '3DS belt harness' guy.

  • SydStrand on 10/02/2011 - 21:11

    Oh. My. God.

    I thought I lost out on this deal 7.5 hours ago, then I went to the 3DS fake 'launch' event for a few hours and came back and it's back on!

    Thank you Dick Smith! Extra brownie points heading your way.

  • ttkc on 10/02/2011 - 23:34
    -1

    Very tempting but I told myself to save money for iPad 2 :) And I would be too busy to play my xbox 360 kinect, iPad 2, and 3DS. I guess if I take a train or bus to work I would probably buy one. Anyway still a very very good deal. Thanks quanyeomans.

  • Panama on 10/02/2011 - 23:56

    It's not working for me. I have been trying for well over an hour. Neither Credit Card or Paypal take me to the order confirmation tab on the Dick Smith website. I get e-mails sent to me saying i ordered it but when i actually log into paypal it says it was cancelled and i have not been charged. What is going on? I have screenshotted everything in case i get cheated out of one.

    • rmk on 11/02/2011 - 00:00

      think they only had a limited amount … not sure how many though

      • Panama on 11/02/2011 - 00:06

        I'm getting a transaction error. When i tried to order one on the site earlier on today and it was sold out, the link wouldn't work at all. Now they changed it to 500 and im getting a different error than before.

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