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A better price than can be got on Scumtree or FB marketplace, plus you'll get some kind of after purchase support if it plays up. Free click and collect from most EB Games stores if you're close. Not much more to add….
[Refurbished] Nintendo Switch Console $299.20 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ EB Games eBay
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pat_mac on 08/07/2019 - 16:56 ebay.com.au (1718 clicks)
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whats an un-patched unit do
Allows you to steal games
Run legally obtained backups of your own games.
I pay for new games, but download Gamecube / Snes etc guilt free
@Merlict: The process looks like a bit of a headache for the switch, more so if you turn it off, or am I wrong?
@mikey31: It's actually very easy, I'm not great with technical stuff.
You can set it up with Autorcm so even if you reset it's in the hacked mode, but if you just don't let the battery run to 0% it's not a big deal.
Very high chance of getting banned from online though.
@mikey31: with sx pro you just need the jig and the tool. If you leave it on then you don't even need them when you're out.
@AustriaBargain: Thanks both for the feedback! Highly unlikely to play online as I'm not keen on paying for another online service, so will give it a whirl!
@mikey31: Good, then you don’t need to worry about your console being banned from playing online if you don’t want to play online anyway.
Allows you to run a port diablo 1 assuming you own the game (and have access to the assets).
Also lets you run mods in zelda, and backup saves before each divine beast so you can replay them any time.
You can also port over your existing WiiU zelda save file and continue on the switch.
Lots of legal things you can do.
Pretty expensive for a pre-owned console
Amazon will probably have brand new ones for $315 next week
Correct, I'd hold off and see what the Prime Sale price is in a few days.
5 sold in the past 24 hours. I'm surprised people are willing to pay 10% less for a pre-owned than the cheapest it has been for a new console.
3 months guarantee sounds terrible. If you are spending that much on a console, why not just get a new one when it's next on sale?
$270 with those 10% gift cards from the other day though is more tempting.
Just wondering if you can share the link for the $315 switch?
That's last year. How about this year?
As I've said in previous posts. I recommend that if your buying one that you choose click and collect. This way you can examine it first, as so many of there other preowned consoles are in terrible cosmetic state and the switch screen is notorious for scratching.
Be aware that the console may have been banned. If you're able to turn it on (which you should be able too), create a hotspot and check online - try updating it or playing a game online.
Has anyone had experience with refurbished consoles from EB? My main concern would be whether they replace the battery.
As above the Switch screen is super soft, check it isn't wrecked. I'm very sure the battery is not replaced.
There's no way EB are replacing batteries or doing anything that you'd associate with annn actual refurbishment.
They give it a wipe and put it out the back.
Having said that, you get 6 months warranty and the opportunity to inspect the unit before deciding to pay, which is worth a lot on my opinion.
Where does it say 6 months? I clicked on item description and it says 3 months.
Regardless, 3 months is plenty of time to tell if the unit is good. I guess it depends on what EB determine is covered under their warranty. If the battery is near useless will they take it back?
They clean them with a damp tissue if you’re lucky.
In EB parlance, “refurbished” just means “used”.
And what about warranty from EB/Nintendo?
Manufacturers warranty? Good question.
Yeah I think I'd rather pay the extra $80 for new.
Can you chuck a source on that by any chance? Don't believe Nintendo have confirmed anything of the sort.
Rumors and hearsay.
Not hearsay so much as inside source, as today has proven. The more powerful version will hit before Christmas if they can sort out the storage issues that prevented it from being announced today along with the Lite.
Seems like a misuse of the term "refurbished".
Also, for as little as $60 more, you could have a brand new console.Is there any way to use EB games gift cards with their eBay sales?
No
I bought a recent Wii U on here from these guys and it was covered in gunk. For the small saving offered here, I'd wait until a brand new is on special at $360ish. A lot of these will be owned by kids and have traveled extensively picking up all types of scratches.
I should mention that I did buy one of these refurb units. Based on the comment here, I made special care to check the screen for scratches. The first unit I was provided did have a dead pixel, so I asked the guy at EB Games to check if they had any others. The screen on the other unit he had was much better, but when I got it home the right control stick didn't seem to work (in hindsight, maybe the battery was flat - don't know). Anyway, I went back the next morning and asked if I could upgrade to a new unit rather than wait for another unit to be brought in. The answer was YES!
So I paid $299.20 + ($399 (new price) - $374 (in-store\eBay refurb price)) = $324.20 for a new unit. Needless to say I'm very happy with this price and the kids are even happier.
Seems like a lot of effort for something you can wait for a similar sale price.
With school holidays, the timing couldn't be much better.
Let me know when you see one for a similar sale price.
I'll happily sell my switch console for that price…
Might even get lucky and get a non-patched unit.