We're heading into one of the biggest shopping weeks of the year, but Nintendo's keen to accommodate those that don't feel like venturing out into crowded shops. While there are hot releases arriving on the eShop in multiple regions, Nintendo of America has now confirmed that it'll also be running eShop 'Cyber Deals' over the Black Friday weekend.
In total 10 games have been confirmed — so far — to have discounts of up to 30%, split in half between 3DS and Wii U; though final prices aren't yet available, below are the games listed to date.
Wii U
3DS
- Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
- Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
- Wario Land 2
- Wario Land 3
- Metroid II: Return of Samus
The announcement advises gamers to keep their eye out for more discounts in the coming week. The Cyber Deals will be running from 9am Pacific time on Thursday 27th November until 8.59am Pacific time on Tuesday 2nd December.
Are you tempted to pick up any of these 10 games at a discount this week, or hoping for something else to be reduced? Let us know in the comments below.
Thanks to Ryan Millar for the heads up.
[source nintendo.com]
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Maybe I'll finally have Wonderful 101!
I will get these games if i can access the Eshop,cause i keep getting the same message and code saying the servers are down!Ugh and i know i'm the only facing these problems.
Finally a sale on Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and Wario Land 4 for the Wii U vc.
Might pick up Superstar Saga since I need a new copy (GBA cart doesn't save) and the DDP is ending soon.
The Critic reviews for the wonderful 101 aren't that great but from the people who have played it that aren't critics say it is amazing... I really don't know what to do. can the Nintendo life community shed some light to help me?
*but with crowded servers
Wonderful 101 is one of many game on the Wii U and 3DS that I need to play by the end of this generation.
I might snatch up the digital copy of the wonderfull 101 or Wii Party U to score the DDP credits, or Luigi's Mansion so I can give the physical copy to my girlfriend, I'm hoping that there will be discounts on the odd 3rd party game that I don't have yet...
@Hero-of-WiiU @InfernoUprising I can safely say to anyone on the fence about this game that it is currently my favorite Wii U game I've had the pleasure to play. Get it, you won't regret it!
I'm also curious if Metroid: Fusion is good. Can anyone tell me?
@InfernoUprising W101 is an interesting game. It certainly doesn't deserve the critic backlash it seems to get. The controls are odd and a little frustrating to get used to, but once you get the hang of everything, you feel stupid about it ever giving you trouble. I bought a physical copy for $30 earlier this year and I'm glad that I did.
@InfernoUprising If you are a fan of action games it is a must have, if you're not though, you may not like it. I think it's a decent game but it's controls are pretty unwieldy.
@FeedingTheWheel Metroid Fusion is awesome. If you like Super Metroid at all it's a must-buy!
@InfernoUprising sure. It's a very good game, witg tons of action and an entertainkng story, complimented by some pretty inventive uses for the GamePad.
That said, the game has received the scores it did (which I think are a bit on the lower side given how fun the game is) because there are a few frustrating flaws. The GamePad needs to be drawn on at times to activate certain powers, but there are many times when you're trying to do this quickly in the heat of action, and it mistakes what you're doing for either another ability or random doodling lol. Also, the characters are small onscreen, so at times when there is a lot of stuff going on, it can be hard to keep track of what you're doing.
One thing that isn't a flaw necessarily, but does factor into how one enjoys playing, is that the game is rather high on the difficulty scale. While it lets you choose your difficulty, even the easy mode can be challenging for those who are not as accustomed to frenetic action games like the ones Platinum makes.
Other than those things (which aren't game breakers, just a bit frustrating), the game is great. I've seen a lot of 7s in critic scores, and I think that's much too low. An 8 would be fair in my opinion, and I'd probably personally score it 8.5. Hope that helps!
@InfernoUprising At the risk of sounding redundant I'll echo the other replies by saying "get it you won't regret it". It is not only one of the most unique games out there but it is , in my opinion of course , one of the best games on Wii U . Even with smash bros already out W101 is still my favorite game on the system . It has tons of replay value , fantastic set pieces the boss battles are amazing , and the secret code to play as bayonetta has been released !
If the price is right I'll get Metroid Fusion since I already own it hard copy and 3DS embassador
Is this a hint for Donkey Kong Contury 1,2 and 3 coming Wii U eshop in North America?
Well I know what I'm buying then.
If I knew for a fact I could get it, I'd get Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon since I still have to play that. Otherwise I hope we get a couple surprise Wii U discounts, since I already have just about everything there except for Wii Party U.
Oh, and PS: I have to chime in with everyone else about Wonderful 101, especially if it's gonna be on sale. It's worth it. Yeah, there are some frustrating elements to it that others have done a great job of explaining, but if you like the gameplay and visual style that might be enough to help you overcome those frustrations. I'm glad to have a copy!
Uk ?
Bah, I have all the games listed except Wii Party U which holds zero interest for me. Hopefully some of the indie games or several more VC games are tossed up
Definitely getting Mario & Luigi, and depending on the price, I may get a digital copy of the awesome W101. I wonder if loading times are lower than using a disc based version.
On 3DS Wario 2 and 3 since I already have 4, for being an Ambassador.
Oh wow sales on VC, cool! I might Mario & Luigi. Hoping Shovel Knight goes on sale. Please please please!
I appreciate the heads up of the discounts. I was just about to buy Metroid Fusion. Now just a few more days before I can experience MF for the first time.
I wish we'd get a discount on Pushmo World. Europe got a discount for owning a 3DS version, so it's just annoying that NA has had no kind of discount on it.
Just saying, but on NOA's official site for this, they spelled Luigis Mansion as Luigis Masion.
W101 and Superstar Saga are the only ones interesting... But 30% off just isn't enough for me.
Wario Land 4 is calling me!
Sales are good, 30% off is good, we'll have to see about the "up to", and the selection is somewhat limited.
This seems like one of their usual sales, nothing very black Friday about it. Better than the Jet game though. (Blocked punt touchdown, I hear the fat lady singing - Turn out the lights the partys over - and she sounds like Don Meredith.)
Alright, good thing I waited to get Metroid II.
I'd like to buy TW101 but I'm way too broken right now to afford a HD drive. Maybe it'll just be Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga for me
May get Fusion.
Will definitely get W101, it is already only $30 at the eShop, so I'm hoping the discount will turn it into $20 or $15, such a great deal!
Those are terrible deals..
at 30% off, The Wonderful 101 is SOOOOO worth it if you don't have it
Darn it! And I just bought Metroid Fusion too...
Everyone should buy The Wonderful 101! I'm kinda hoping they put up some more first party titles.
@Squid agreed. 30% off isn't a very good sale. Nintendo is so stingy on their 1st party game deals.
@InfernoUprising So you know that game Bayonetta 2 that scored perfect 10's across the board and might even win GotY? It's like that, only more creative and colorful, with excellent gamepad support.
Up to 30%? That's not very impressive for Black Friday.
@spongebob16
Ha lol... You're dreamin.
Don't you know NoA are sadists? They're not gonna give us the DKC trilogies. Nope. They just want us to think we're getting it.
Maybe I'll finally get Metroid Fusion.
I'll be getting those wario land games, only played the 1st and a little of the 4th. last hoorah i suppose for digital deluxe program.
Darn, I already own almost all the games while the ones I don't, I don't want to buy.
Nice deal. Superstar saga and WL4 for me.
I have all of these Games that are listed on the 3DS Eshop Selection. Shame. :/
Wonderful 101!
I'm sure no matter what they do it won't be good enough for most people. I'm already ready to snag a few of what's announced so far.
....that's it?
Wonderful 101 sale! Come to Europe! I've been waiting for ages!
Argh I'd love to get Dream Team! D:
We need something like that on the EU shop, but what, only 5 titles per system? Meh...
I hope this will be in Europe also. Though i'd only get Metroid Fusion i think
With the max discount being 30% off it's doubtful that any of these will be priced lower than their physical counterparts on Amazon during a non-sale period, so unfortunately I won't be getting any of these. The VC titles are a bit of a better deal though, seeing as I'm sure a lot of people don't like getting used GBA carts off ebay. So saving a couple bucks on those might be nice.
I'd be all over those VC games if the sale comes to Europe.
If you dont have it yet GET WONDERFUL 101 its big epic rewarding and very well crafted. Do you think videogames is art? This is picasso baby.
I have to say, Nintendo aren't very good at sales. Up to 30% off a few titles... Whoopy-doo! Seems stingy and a lack of selection to me... Better than nothing though I suppose!
Wario land 2 and 3 look like a good purchase
I hope this comes to UK. I'd get the GBA games for sure.
Thanks alot for announcing this one day after I bought Metroid II full price
I could get Metroid Fusion, but I won't - I got way too much on my plate already, and it seems likely that it will be a Club Nintendo reward in the future (and at this point, I got like 900 unused coins).
Currently on metacritic, it has a score of 78. That's a good score. It's not the best, but it still says that for the most part, it's a good game. I don't understand it why people think that the critics don't like this game? No every game is going to get a 9 or 10!
I would personally give the game a 7/10. I would also like to point out that IMO, W101 is not as good as both Bayonetta games.
@ricklongo
Fusion was also the worst Metroid game until Other M released--the first game in the series to remove exploration for a forced linear gameplay experience.
I think all the GBA VC games should be discounted. Or all VC games.
I just want Metroid: Zero Mission. Fusion is so blah.
I hope Indies have Black Friday sales in Europe.
I might get Wario Land 4, even though I used to own it on GBA and beat it a couple of times already.
I'm really hoping they put Teslagrad on sale.
I'll get Wonderful 101, but 10 Games and up to 30% off, is not the most amazing of deals though.
I like those deals. Think I'll get The Wonderful 101, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Wario Land 4 and Metroid Fusion
For those in the US, Best Buy is running a 15% off sale on eShop Cards on Black Friday, so if you wanted say Luigi's Mansion, and it's 30% off its $39.99 price bringing it down to $27.99. You can get $30.00 worth of eshop cards for $25.50.
The Wonderful 101
I hope they add Super Luigi U in the mix.
Also, Wonderful 101 might be worth $21 (30% off of $30), but I don't know if its worth the 10 GB size if you don't have an external hard drive.
Been waiting for W101 to go on sale, and its perfect timing for Dream Team to go on sale. Leaving Saturday for a business trip right up until Christmas, so I'll definitely be picking up DT for the road...
I wonder if Nintendo going to swap out these games with different offerings after these expire. It'd be great if they had different games every week until Christmas.
For anyone thinking about Wonderful 101, KMart has them on clearance for $6. They also have Batman Arkham Origins for $4.
@InfernoUprising If you like to get your ass kicked in a videogame, like Power Ranger-style games, funny dialogs and dorky epicness go for W101. Amazing game, fun and challenging from beginning to end.
@InfernoUprising It's amazing. If you like combo-based action games, you will love it.
Finally I'll get Metroid II
Disappointed so far
Very thin list.
@FeedingTheWheel it's good game if you like Metroid, Super Metroid or Other M.
Please discount Fantasy Life so I don't have to get mauled by shoppers at best buy! $29.99 plz
I personally don't download full games. Think they take up way too much space. But maybe I'd consider getting a Wii U download game, as I have the black one with amazing memory (My family has a thing for amazing memory... We also got the Xbox 360 with more storage [I'd have to say... 20 gb? Compared to 4 gb.])
Nice! I might check out the Mario and Luigi games for both systems.
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