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[Switch] NBA 2K19 $2.99 (95% off) @ Nintendo US eShop

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[Switch] NBA 2K19 $2.99 (95% off) @ Nintendo US eShop
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Llichuyang on 12/06/2019 - 13:04 files.ozbargain.com.au (1017 clicks)
Last edited 12/06/2019 - 14:47 by 1 other user

Possibly pricing error. It's rare to have such price on Switch. Be quick to change your region to US and buy it on your Switch. Enjoy!
For AU eshop its price is still $49.75 (Usually $99.95)
This is my first time post. Thanks to all OZ bargainers.

PS: I didn't expect that you guys facing so much problems. Your account should not have any pending credits when you are about to change your region. Or maybe you can create a new US Nintendo account. (I have three accounts AU, US and JP).
For the payment, My credit card which was opened in China can pay all the currency in eShop with no issue. (I used to change my region to even Mexico and Russia in order to buy some games with much lower price)
For the address and postcode used in US eShop, I used Alaska 99833, and you can have a try.

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  • Morien on 12/06/2019 - 13:11
    +2

    Not a pricing error.
    Same price on PS4.
    It is end of season, soon to be replaced by NBA2K20, and I hear some modes are riddled with microtransactions (at least on PS4).

    I bought it for PS4 just for a couple of casual games.

    • lichuyang on 12/06/2019 - 13:14
      +1

      For switch platform such price is rare…
      In Au eshop it is $49.75 (Usually $99.95, ends 18/06)

      • SlappersOnly on 12/06/2019 - 13:18

        It’s also cheap on Xbox. Dunno if it’s a pricing error or not but basically every region and platform has it cheap for ~$2.50 except Australia

        • lichuyang on 12/06/2019 - 13:23

          Yeah, you know comparing with PS4 and Xbox platform, switch players always pay much higher price for the same game. Sad.

      • Morien on 12/06/2019 - 13:42
        +1

        True. It is rare. But it isn't a price error. Still a good deal though.

      • Smigit on 12/06/2019 - 16:24

        It's rare, but in Feb I got 2K18 at Big W for $5 so it can happen - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/440571

    • pineapple12 on 12/06/2019 - 14:00

      Most of the game is riddled with micro transactions yes, but this is a good price to pick the game up and just play local multiplayer in the play now mode. MyCareer and MyTeam require heaps of hours to grind or heaps of $$.

    • Davo723 on 13/06/2019 - 10:06
      -1

      Link? I can only see it for $34.95 on the PS store

    • TrafalgarSean on 13/06/2019 - 21:20

      When I saw the pricing for this on reddit, one user claimed that the Xbox version was a pricing mistake that people jumped on, so they made it the sale price across the board.

      Thats why it is still full price for us, as the US got the accidental price and we still pay the "f**k you guys in Australia" tax.

  • haemorrhoidjoe on 12/06/2019 - 13:21
    +1

    I changed my region but the price still appears as $49.75. I could only change it to "Americas".

    • sdaveo on 12/06/2019 - 13:25

      Samesies?

      • haemorrhoidjoe on 12/06/2019 - 13:59

        I don't understand. I've switched it via the web, switched on the Switch itself and it still shows as $49. What am I doing wrong?

        • lichuyang on 12/06/2019 - 14:07

          After region switch, you need to re-login your Nintendo account on your Switch.

  • cnut on 12/06/2019 - 13:21

    How do I change my region and can I change it back?

    • lichuyang on 12/06/2019 - 13:25
      +1

      Go to My Nintendo on website and change your region. You can change it back any time.

      • cnut on 12/06/2019 - 13:41

        I did but didn’t work. Then I created a new account for the US. But it didn’t accept my credit card or my paypal.

        Edit: got a card from BeatBuy and that worked. 👍

        • aimon on 13/06/2019 - 19:22

          Beatbuy?

    • stumbows on 12/06/2019 - 13:28

      +1 here too

    • Morien on 12/06/2019 - 13:41
      +1

      You can change it back so long as you don't have any pending credit. Since you can't use an Australian credit card or Paypal on the US eshop, unless you can buy a $2.99 gift card, you won't be able to change back.

      Someone please do correct me if I'm out of date.

      • cnut on 12/06/2019 - 13:41

        Ah so I need to use gift cards.

        • Morien on 12/06/2019 - 13:45

          Yeah, usually it is best to create a new user account because of this.

      • st9811beast on 12/06/2019 - 13:46

        Incorrect.

        I've always been able to use my Paypal (linked with my NAB card) to purchase games on the US eshop

        • Morien on 12/06/2019 - 13:52

          Really? That's great! Are you just lucky, or does it now work across the board?

          • Jjason on 13/06/2019 - 09:04
            -6

            @Morien: Gaming the system and bypassing local Australian pricing doesn't seem very Christian. Or is the little cross in your profile pic for virtue signalling only?

            • cyrax83 on 13/06/2019 - 09:07

              @Jjason: Lol that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever read.

              Let me guess every time an Aussie bypasses local regional digital price gouging baby Jesus cries?

            • bomhee13 on 13/06/2019 - 09:42

              @Jjason: Does mocking someone who doesn't agree with your beliefs get you off?

      • serrin on 12/06/2019 - 13:46

        You are correct. Was going to post this but you beat me to it!

  • st9811beast on 12/06/2019 - 13:35

    thanks! for about 4 bucks, definitely can't pass on it

  • wippy on 12/06/2019 - 13:40

    Is the switch version downgraded from the ps4 version? I like the idea to be able to play it on the go but not if it's missing content compare to the park/Xbox version…

    • cnut on 12/06/2019 - 14:12
      +1

      It’s $4 dude. Even if it was missing 75% of the content, who cares.

    • Faro on 12/06/2019 - 17:19
      +1

      As someone who's played every 2k game since 2k9 and played exclusively on Switch since the games have launched there, these titles are feature complete, but run at 720p/30fps. This is something I had no real issue adjusting to though as a portable NBA game is something I've been wishing for since the original DS

  • CanberraCobber on 12/06/2019 - 13:45
    +1

    So I switched countries, .50 fee, then couldn’t pay as cc post code not matching sales tax post code!

    • lichuyang on 12/06/2019 - 13:53
      +1

      Try Alaska post code 99833.

  • Soapdroid on 12/06/2019 - 13:49

    I grabbed it. Not sure why, but then again.. Why not? Thanks OP!

  • stumbows on 12/06/2019 - 13:59

    Damn I changed my region but then couldn't link my PayPal or CC. So swapped back to add funds and then went to switch back again and it told me I need to forfeit my current funds in order to do so. Just cucked myself out of the deal I think. Not going to throw away $10 credit to try and get it now.

  • cnut on 12/06/2019 - 14:09
    +9

    Finally figured it out. For idiots like me who never did this:

    1) Create a second account online and set the country for it to the US when signing up
    2) Link that account to your Switch
    3) Go to BestBuy.com and create an account
    4) Grab an eShop digital code from BestBuy, in this case they have $5 ones (credit card worked but PayPal didn’t) - they also allow international orders and provide a valid address you can use
    5) Log in with your new US Nintendo account on your Switch and redeem the code from BestBuy
    6) Profit

    • schnackysmores on 12/06/2019 - 19:35
      +1

      How long did it take for the gift card to come thru from bestbuy?

      Been 60 mins I should probably be more patient and/or read first lol: Downloads are usually available within 30 minutes of order placement but could take up to 4 hours

      • Jebediah_Kerman on 12/06/2019 - 21:02

        It's a bit of a (profanity) effort hey? Currently waiting for my gift card from best buy.

        Edit: But thanks for the instructions cnut

        • cnut on 12/06/2019 - 22:55

          Mine took about 10 minutes. Check your spam and also check the digital download section of your BestBuy account.

        • bargainperson on 12/06/2019 - 23:12
          +3

          Best buy cancelled my order after purchase :(

      • cnut on 12/06/2019 - 22:59

        10 minutes. Check your spam folder and the bestbuy account for downloads.

        • jdesign2 on 12/06/2019 - 23:02

          hi when you make order from bestbuy.. did you use fake address as in US? i got my order cancelled :(

          • bargainperson on 12/06/2019 - 23:15

            @jdesign2: I used the provided address. Maybe we need a different generated one?

            • schnackysmores on 13/06/2019 - 00:03

              @bargainperson: Mine finally came after 4 hours. I used my CC to pay and used a random US physical address for billing address

          • cnut on 13/06/2019 - 01:09

            @jdesign2: There’s an address they provide.

  • britta on 12/06/2019 - 14:19
    +5

    Got it thanks

    Anyone looking to get US eShop I buy from here (they accept paypal)

    https://www.seagm.com/

    Also use the following ZIP codes at checkout to avoid tax

    97330 – Corvallis, Oregon. 03222 – New Hampshire, Bristol. 97222 – Milwaukie, Oregon

    • dirtykent on 18/06/2019 - 01:27

      thanks for this. anyone tried to play 2k19 online? do u cancel your AUS Nintendo Switch Online and sign up to US Nintendo Switch Online?

  • serpserpserp on 12/06/2019 - 14:20

    Any other big discounts on US estore?

  • bargainperson on 12/06/2019 - 15:04

    Can you change region if you're a family group leader?

    • britta on 12/06/2019 - 15:18
      +2

      Just make a new account. Its a little bit of work to setup but once done its done

      • bargainperson on 12/06/2019 - 15:22
        +1

        ok got it.
        i wish it let me buy on the web without using switch.

  • sunbro on 12/06/2019 - 21:55

    Do you need the Nintendo online subscription to play this game ?

  • IronOrchard on 13/06/2019 - 03:29

    Guessing this deal will reach australia in 1-2 weeks? Given the delay on the Australian Eshop compared to other regions. (I think i read an AMA in the past where they said Australian Eshop have to be submitted 2 weeks before NA).

    Hope it does would love to pick this up on Switch.

  • cyrax83 on 13/06/2019 - 08:28
    +1

    Considering the game is hilariously bad I don't think I'll bother with the effort

    https://youtu.be/bAO1_Q6Lii4

    • Faro on 13/06/2019 - 09:57

      It's a portable, feature-complete NBA game. It has worse graphics and 30fps, but is otherwise a fully playable game.

      This looks like you've based your entire opinion upon the experience of someone else

      • cyrax83 on 13/06/2019 - 10:58

        It's also 4.4 user score on metacritic

        • Faro on 13/06/2019 - 11:54

          That's because everyone jumped on the bandwagon from 2k18's microtransactions. All platforms have low user reviews.

    • rjblakel on 13/06/2019 - 10:29

      This review is hilarious; not worth the time/effort.

      • cyrax83 on 13/06/2019 - 10:59

        I agree it's not the best review but he does make a few good points

        • Terrible graphics. I don't mind 720p, but the actual detail is awful - like PS2 graphics
        • 30 FPS
        • Input lag
        • Riddled with grind
        • Faro on 13/06/2019 - 11:59

          Again, as someone who has actually played the game and enjoyed it rather than basing my thoughts on someone else's review:
          -During actual gameplay, graphics are unimportant. Game still feels like 2k and it's portable
          - the 30fps is very consistent, much more so than 2k18 on Switch, which means your brain adjusts to it quite quickly - especially when using the 2k camera angle
          - Never noticed any input lag when playing. Again, I actually played the game.
          - the grind is entirely optional, doesn't affect enjoyment if you actually enjoy playing the game rather than just buying your way up to a 99 overall and exclusive to one mode. It's almost like a sport Sim is trying to replicate being a professional athlete. Weird.

  • KRiSX on 13/06/2019 - 19:24

    Sweet deal, probably never play it but bought anyway

  • TrafalgarSean on 13/06/2019 - 21:27

    http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/06/save_up_to_50_perce…

    Full list of the USA Nintendo E-Shop pricing. A lot of these deals are better than on the Aus Eshop, and some games are on there that the Aus E-Shop doesn't have.

  • Keef on 13/06/2019 - 23:09

    Did not enjoy this version at all. I hope one day we can get back to a basic NBA game.

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