Like any other loyalty program, the value of the items you can redeem your points for leaves a lot to be desired. Some of the "exclusive" wares you can snag from the Club Nintendo marketplace include a Wii Remote holder, a Nintendo DS game case, and a set Animal Crossing playing cards. Exciting. But coming from the always frugal-minded Nintendo, this selection of trinkets isn't surprising. Even so, Nintendo does manage to do their hardcore fans a little bit better...
For the fans like myself who collected enough points to achieve Platinum Level status, Nintendo provides the option to choose a gift from two or more options, free of charge. In the past, the Japanese version of Club Nintendo gave out gifts that are still long sought after -- like the Super Famicom Classic Controller or Wii Remote TV Remote. With this knowledge in mind, one would expect Nintendo of America to provide something just as awesome for their initial platinum gift.
Not quite. Still free. Still cool. But lacking a bit on the "WOW" scale.
As I'm not really sure what gift I want (neither really jump out to me), I'm going to put it up to a vote here. I trust you guys -- for the most part.
Doc Louis's Punch Out!!- Free games are always cool. I'm a fan of things that I actually can play with.
- For the first time ever, Doc Louis steps into the ring! That's pretty cool. Right?
Cons:
- Call it an exclusive gift if you want, this is basically a demo for Punch-Out!!
- Something tells me that the chances of this being given out as DLC to the owners of Punch-Out!! is pretty high.
- It's download only. Meaning that if my Wii goes *poof*, so does my game.
Replica Mario Hat- It would a nice little piece of gaming swag to show off.
- Based on the dimensions of this thing, it would actually fit my head.
- Unlike "Doc Louis's Punch-Out!!," this is a tangible item. Which means that if push came to shove, I could get something for it on eBay.
Cons:
- I couldn't wear this in public. Nor would I really want to.
- My mom could probably sew one of these in about an hour.
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9 comments:
Mario hat. At least you can put it on display. Even if your mom can sew one together, at least this one is official. You won't wear it in public, but there might be the odd occasion where it'd be appropriate.
get the hat...damn the demo game with Doc fighting...u probably could get somethin for it on eBay later on too..
Mario Hat for sure. You say you won't wear it in public, but I say anything with enough beer is possible.
Stay thirsty and wear the hat.
Jay
I know -- that official Club Nintendo tag is the dealbuster. It would have been an easy decision w/o it.
mARCandE
If only they would release more info on the game. I'm hoping that it's not just a 1-level deal, even if it would be a tough as nails challenge.
Les
I like your thinking. Football season is right around the corner...
Go for the "official" Mario hat! Sure your mom could make one, but that requires effort. Besides, a Ghostbuster jumpsuit is only a few pases down from a pair of overalls, a red t-shirt and that mario hat.
Gotta go with the hat. But that is just me and I would wear it because it would be a great conversation starter.
I gotta go Doc. I do way better at fighting games, mostly because the "push all the buttons as fast as you can in rapid succession" theory works particularly well with them.
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OmegaRadium
It'd be a helluva lot cheaper to go as Mario too. Those GB costumes are pricey.
Shifey
It would make a good centerpiece. I could hang it on the other post on my footboard. Don't ask what's on the other post ;)
LiLu
Doc's too smart for that. He's an old pro. He'll knock you out then offer soothing words of support afterwards.
Mandy
Thx. Feeling extra verbose today? :)
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