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Nintendo Switch Console Grey (New Look Packaging) - $449 @ JB Hi-Fi (Instore Pickup Only)

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Nintendo Switch Console Grey (New Look Packaging) - $449 @ JB Hi-Fi (Instore Pickup Only)
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sunnyday on 05/05/2020 - 17:46 jbhifi.com.au (6374 clicks)

Bought one from JB Hurstville this afternoon. Called them and they said they couldn't hold one for me. Came to pick up one. Also picked up Animal Crossing for $69 from JB. There were about 10+ at that time. Just check the website, it has been out of stock at Hurstville.

Still have stocks in the following stores around my area

Out of stock at Hurstville HOME
Instore at Roselands (5.94km away).
Instore at Miranda (8.79km away).
Instore at City Oxford Street (12.02km away).
Instore at Hornsby (28.36km away).

Good luck!

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  • askbargain on 05/05/2020 - 17:47
    +14

    Worth it just for the packaging.

    • Arsenal on 05/05/2020 - 17:53
      +101

      Can confirm, as soon as i'd unpacked it i threw the Switch straight in the bin. A++ packaging.

      • Charleston on 05/05/2020 - 18:54

        Hell yeah i'm definitely buying another one

      • devpress on 05/05/2020 - 20:23
        +10

        Can you tell me where your bin is?

        • [Deactivated] on 05/05/2020 - 20:35
          +5

          Outside his house.

    • Dienk on 05/05/2020 - 20:05
      +2

      Just sold my box at scamtree for $100. Buyer looked happy.

      • SickDmith on 05/05/2020 - 23:50
        +1

        What? Why?

      • Hunter14 on 06/05/2020 - 16:54

        Did you open the box before selling? If so, you may as well sign up a second account now to defend yourself.

        • kaitoivan on 07/05/2020 - 21:42

          Nah he swapped the box, gave buyer the old box instead

  • sosleepy on 05/05/2020 - 17:54
    +1

    What does it mean new look packaging?

    • CyberMurning on 05/05/2020 - 17:54
      +17

      means it is not old

      • sosleepy on 05/05/2020 - 17:55

        So it has been used already

        • ZachBlasphemy on 05/05/2020 - 22:31
          +8

          It's referring to the latest version of the Switch which has increased battery life. The quick way to tell is the new box design.

    • FireRunner on 05/05/2020 - 17:57
      +6

      It’s the 2019 revision of the console - better battery life than the original model.
      But redundant putting it into the title, finding old stock now would be difficult

      • TogTogTogTog on 05/05/2020 - 18:46
        +2

        And it has the updated firmware so you can't install custom OS's on it.

        • lesher on 05/05/2020 - 19:09
          +2

          I'm actually curious, with custom firmware, what can you really do with it? What can't you do with it?

          • FireRunner on 05/05/2020 - 19:27
            +1

            @lesher: Mostly just piracy but you do other cool things like install Linux, load other people save files, install mods and more.

          • J6 on 05/05/2020 - 19:33

            @lesher: Basically, very easy to run any downloaded switch game you want on it for free. These first edition consoles are hard to find now though. If you do, expect to pay $$$$ for them.

          • TogTogTogTog on 05/05/2020 - 19:46
            +2

            @lesher: Homebrew and 'backing-up' games mostly. You can also run custom scripts/hacks/mods and operating systems.

            Handy if you want to run Netflix on an Android OS, make every Pokemon shiny or inject custom weapons into Splatoon for example.

            Ref: https://sx.xecuter.com/

            • cc23 on 05/05/2020 - 19:49
              +3

              @TogTogTogTog: I sold my OG switch to buy one of these new look packaging ones for the better battery life. I did wonder why I had so many messages asking me the serial number etc.

              • TogTogTogTog on 05/05/2020 - 19:55
                +2

                @cc23: Yeah, always makes you wonder when people ask weird stuff about things you're selling lol. OG Switches are worth more than the new ones, at least until the supposed 'new exploit' for patched switches and lites comes out (which has been rumoured for 6mths now).

                easy check here: https://team-xecuter.com/switchid/

                • cc23 on 05/05/2020 - 20:28
                  +3

                  @TogTogTogTog: Yeah I’m kind of against pirating anyway. When I did it with PlayStation games when I was a kid I just never played anything. Now when I pay it’s like a contract to enjoy a game.

                  Plus the big boys like Nintendo don’t need my money, but the indie ones I like do, I’d buy Celeste 10 times just to support that team.

                • [Deactivated] on 05/05/2020 - 20:39

                  @TogTogTogTog: there is a mod chip coming out for lite and every model normal switch.
                  It's already been confirmed working as they sent out beta testing units to specific people.

                  However if you want to play any game online on a lite or a patched console you are better off just not getting the chip as nintendo actively hands out unbypassable console bans to people modifying the consoles software and/or pirating. :)

    • ScruffTheJanitor on 05/05/2020 - 18:22
      +3

      Double the battery life compared to the one in the original packaging.

  • herecomestheoost on 05/05/2020 - 17:55
    -3

    Normal price. Time WASTER!

    • Old Grumps on 05/05/2020 - 22:28
      +2

      Go and find a cheaper price. It's the current bargain, if you can get one.

  • jonagrah on 05/05/2020 - 17:57

    OZRRP AM I RITE?!

    • FireRunner on 05/05/2020 - 17:58
      +20

      It’s actually $20 cheaper than RRP

    • Diji1 on 05/05/2020 - 18:32

      Yes, the RRP is usually listed along with the price so that it manipulates the reader into thinking the deal is better value.

    • julz15 on 05/05/2020 - 18:44
      +7

      Miss the days where the switch was under $400

  • Melb69 on 05/05/2020 - 18:06
    +3

    Is this really a bargain. I think not. Only because no stock. In another month it should be sub $400. Just wait for Amazon to get more stock and put on sale.

    • aja12 on 05/05/2020 - 19:04
      +5

      People were recently paying $700 for used consoles on eBay. The old model too. A few months ago would this be considered a bargain? No way. Today, I’d say it’s a pretty good deal.

      • Beyond on 05/05/2020 - 19:21

        I wish you told me that before, I've had my Switch and a load of games and accessories been sitting in a corner waiting for me to put them online to sell, everything is practically new, besides the 100hrs I put into Smash Bros.

    • FireRunner on 05/05/2020 - 19:04
      +1

      Price usually stabilises at around $400, maybe a flood of post-lockdown Switches might saturate the market which will cause the new stock to dip below $400 again

  • 9674784 on 05/05/2020 - 18:10
    -5

    I'd imagine a new model/improved hardware would be due by the end of the year to challenge some sales of PS5 and Xbox Series X and just in general as it's about time for a Switch revision.

    • FireRunner on 05/05/2020 - 19:06

      I think Nintendo said a Pro model wasn’t releasing this year.

    • UnrealMacaw on 05/05/2020 - 19:34
      +3

      Not until 2021 I thought.

    • xrailgun on 05/05/2020 - 20:40

      i don't think hardware performance is a priority at all for the switch, it was never remotely competitive to ps4/xbone in that aspect.

  • Heybargain on 05/05/2020 - 18:40
    -7

    Bought it just for the packaging

    • ihavecentsnotsense on 05/05/2020 - 18:54
      +8

      Bit late in on the joke there bud

    • aerona on 05/05/2020 - 19:11
      -6

      Can confirm, as soon as i'd unpacked it i threw the Switch straight in the bin. A++ packaging.

  • ScottEh on 05/05/2020 - 18:46
    +1

    Brisbane area - showing in stock at:
    City - Adelaide St
    Carseldine
    Capalaba
    Mt Ommaney

  • sauce2k6 on 05/05/2020 - 18:46
    +4

    Its like the Simpsons episode where Malibu Stacy gets a new hat

  • Top G on 05/05/2020 - 19:16
    +2

    Not gonna lie, seeing all these posts about the Switch make me want to try it, just like the DARE drug program. I'll just try it once! And then that's it, no more, I swear.

    • SolidworksError on 06/05/2020 - 11:07

      They're pretty good. $450 is rough- not even a year ago a friend of mine picked up the new/2019 model for around $340. Wait if you can.

      • jv on 06/05/2020 - 11:09
        +1

        Doubt you'll see those prices again until sales in Nov/Dec.

        • SolidworksError on 06/05/2020 - 11:10

          I would agree, but I don't think waiting for a price under $400 is crazy.

          But if you're stuck at home and you've got money to burn, go for it. What's $100

          • jv on 06/05/2020 - 11:11
            +1

            @SolidworksError:

            What's $100

            100 Coles Express coffees…

            • FireRunner on 06/05/2020 - 21:51

              @jv: Aren't they 80 cents? 125 Coles Express coffees.
              But I'd rather the 100 $1 7-Eleven coffees.

  • VBHB on 05/05/2020 - 19:26
    +1

    Yeah boi!

  • baldur on 05/05/2020 - 19:27

    it was 300 dollars more than a year ago. what happened?

    • TogTogTogTog on 05/05/2020 - 19:56
      +16

      Bats and Pangolins

    • FireRunner on 05/05/2020 - 22:59
      +2

      Supply and demand

  • eggaz on 05/05/2020 - 19:30
    -6

    I know there has been a Nintendo Switch shortage but this is a PSA and should be in the forums, wouldn't consider this a bargain, this is normal pricing.

    • aja12 on 05/05/2020 - 21:24
      +10

      It’s relative. If you want a Switch tomorrow, where can you a) actually get one, and b) get one cheaper than this?

      • Melb69 on 05/05/2020 - 22:24
        +4

        Smart buyers would wait. Suckers a plenty in this shortage. Which mind you is partly due to those trying to make a buck on FB or GT.

        • Hinee on 06/05/2020 - 12:12
          +3

          Bollocks. This has nothing to do with being smart - we're in a pandemic and people have a lot of time on their hands which can be filled by playing their video game of choice. If that means paying RRP then that's life - for the sake of a ~$50 saving versus waiting months for a decent sale I know what I'd choose.

  • Nyclix on 05/05/2020 - 22:45
    +1

    Animal crossing is just a hype phase. It's the same as new leaf. I got about 20 hours of it before I'm utterly bored doing the same repetitive tasks each day.

    • FireRunner on 05/05/2020 - 23:00
      +7

      Cool but the Switch has plenty of great games other than Animal Crossing

      • Hunter14 on 06/05/2020 - 17:11

        What would you say are the top 5 must haves?

        • FireRunner on 06/05/2020 - 21:46

          My favourites are:
          - Super Mario Odyssey
          - Breath of the Wild
          - Hyrule Warriors
          - Mario Kart 8
          - Link's Awakening

          I've also been playing a bunch of non-exclusives like A Hat in Time, Valient Hearts and Child of Light.
          They're not as good as grahpics/framerate on PC but nice due to portability.

          • Hunter14 on 07/05/2020 - 12:53

            @FireRunner: Was a big fan of the 64 growing up then stopped playing video games in my 20s. After watching various videos and articles about the switch, I bought into the hype and ordered one recently along with 3 of those games listed. Excited to relive my childhood experience soon! Interested to see how the graphics have evolved since the 64 days.

  • SolidworksError on 06/05/2020 - 11:05

    Wow, switch at $450 as a "bargain". Crazy times.

  • davenpru on 06/05/2020 - 11:10
    +1

    Managed to get one there was only 5 in the Brisbane store and there was line for it ! Got it on price protection credit card so once the price drops will just claim the difference

  • hiimfinly on 06/05/2020 - 12:21
    +6

    So many complaining that it's 'not a deal' when its been confirmed multiple times that RRP in times of high demand is considered a deal.

    • baldur on 06/05/2020 - 17:21

      so that justification is okay?

  • dozbargain on 07/05/2020 - 21:13
    -1

    Lol the locations

  • monchee on 13/05/2020 - 07:35

    Anyone know where I can get one?

    • epep123 on 13/05/2020 - 12:45

      Harvey Norman has grey consoles in stock online

      • monchee on 13/05/2020 - 14:23

        Thanks!

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