Jump to content
IGNORED

Nintendo Wii U

Not Thread Owner

By Not Thread Owner
in Discussion

 Share

Recommended Posts

womble9

womble9

Posted
Posted

Do they actually fly off shelves, though?

I was just going by someone saying they'd sold out this time round as indeed they did just before Xmas when I was after one. I guess that you're right though and whilst they've sold the ones they had that doesn't mean they've actually sold a boat load of them.

Still can't help but think though that if they bundled the machine with say one download code for a AAA title at £179 or two at £199 that they'd then sell shed loads.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
SMD

SMD

Posted
Posted

While everyone is shouting about how doomed nintendo are (they arent) they have quietly forgotten to mention that their stock shares have levelled out again to what they were two weeks ago.

I find it really hard to care to be honest.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
pulsemyne

pulsemyne

Posted
Posted

While everyone is shouting about how doomed nintendo are (they arent) they have quietly forgotten to mention that their stock shares have levelled out again to what they were two weeks ago.

Yep. There was rampant speculation on the stocks for a short while. Basically everyone jumped on them to make a quick buck. It happens.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Protocol Penguin

Protocol Penguin

Posted
Posted

I'm looking forward to Tropical Freeze in the sense that a new DKC is always bound to be fun, but it does look EXACTLY the same as its predecessor.

A more distinct art style would've been nice.

I've always thought of the DKC games as Nintendo's equivalent to the 16-bit Sonic the Hedgehog series, platform games aimed primarily towards western tastes, pretty much the same game sold over and over again with minor tweaks and differences, and designed around presentation over substance.
Link to comment
Share on other sites
dataDave

dataDave

Posted
Posted

The DKC games have plenty of substance. The patterns you have to remember get a little crazy. Tropical Freeze adopts the SMB2 feature of being able to pluck stuff out of the ground and toss it. You just know there's going to be a ton of inventive uses for that.

1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jolly

Jolly

Posted
Posted

Donkey Kong Country Returns is also quite a bit harder than any of the 2D Marios as far as I'm concerned. Difficulty doesn't necessarily make something inherently better obviously, but it makes for a nice change of pace.

I'm pretty pumped for Tropical Freeze.

2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Revival

Revival

Posted
Posted

Today's Wii U repair status.

I posted the faulty console off yesterday and it's now in far away Coventry being delivered. It took Nintendo 2 weeks to get back to me and within that time the 12 month warranty expired. I wonder if they'll do the decent thing and show some good will or will follow up on their email....

They'll be minus one customer for this generation if they do.

Had an email from them last night...

Dear Mr xxxxx

Thank you for sending in your Nintendo Wii U console(Black) for repair. Following inspection we are pleased to say we are able to repair the product at a cost of £ 53.50. If you wish to proceed with the repair or alternatively require any further information please contact us on 0845 6050247 to make payment.

Many Thanks

The Nintendo Customer Support team

I'm absolutely disgusted.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Revival

Revival

Posted
Posted

I'm afraid there won't be a serial number coming back to me as I told them to stuff it on principal and keep the machine. I'll be selling the games later.

If they can't offer their loyal customers support then they don't deserve any custom from me now or in the future.

3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
MojoChin

MojoChin

Posted
Posted

I'm afraid there won't be a serial number coming back to me as I told them to stuff it on principal and keep the machine. I'll be selling the games later.

If they can't offer their loyal customers support then they don't deserve any custom from me now or in the future.

Strange, strange decision by you.

3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Alshie

Alshie

Posted
Posted

I'm afraid there won't be a serial number coming back to me as I told them to stuff it on principal and keep the machine. I'll be selling the games later.

If they can't offer their loyal customers support then they don't deserve any custom from me now or in the future.

Totally see where you are coming from but I would have just argued to get the charge waived. Even if you sold the machine on return.

Whilst not an excuse, it was probably a standard response you got for a machine outside 12 months warranty.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Sprite Machine

Sprite Machine

Posted
Posted

I'm afraid there won't be a serial number coming back to me as I told them to stuff it on principal and keep the machine. I'll be selling the games later.

If they can't offer their loyal customers support then they don't deserve any custom from me now or in the future.

Er, just tell them they've made a mistake, unless you like chucking two hundred quid out of the window? :huh:
2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Popular Post
Revival

Revival

Posted
  • Popular Post
Posted

Believe me I've tried, Unfortunately they seem to have a web based system (online and on the phone) where their employees are all reading a pre-determined script. I sent in the proof of purchase plus a personal letter with the system in an envelope I sellotaped to the bubblewrap I sent the system in and they claim to have no records/proof of purchase with it so clearly their customer service has zero care with any documents you send in.

If there's one thing I genuinely can't stand it's bad customer service, And I'd rather write off the money than deal with a company that's more interested in getting more revenue from you like this. If they can't see where the fault lies and fix it their end then they lose a customer.

11
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ketchup

Ketchup

Posted
Posted

As others have said call them and get them to sorted. Unfortunately i had an issue with them in the past and it takes a lot of escalating to get anything done. Keep harassing, keep telling them to escalate it as like you say, they are just reading a script and have zero control over anything. When stuff goes faulty Nintendo are fine, but if you then have any issues beyond this they can be the biggest pain in the world. But don't let them get away with it, they won't realise they lost a customer over this. Keep telling them to escalate and keep pushing.

1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Use of this website is subject to our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Guidelines.

  I accept