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Nintendo switch with mario kart

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ouch12345 · 28/02/2022 09:52

DH (42) has asked for a Nintendo switch with mario kart for his birthday! Jammy git!

Does anyone know where the best place to buy them from are? I have no idea as have not played on a console since I was a kid.

I don't know if I'm buying the one that you can plug into the telly or if it's just hand held (he wants the telly one) anyone got any ideas?

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Shoxfordian · 16/03/2022 06:55

If you buy Nintendo online pass, about 20 quid, then you can get lots of free tracks for Mario kart, first ones coming on Friday 😃

@drspouse, you might like Animal Crossing or one of the stardew valley type games. Mario party is good fun and you could play that with your son

drspouse · 03/03/2022 21:23

DS (who is 10) has the Switch and plays on the TV or the console. I'd love some recommendations of games for a middle aged numpty can play.

OutlookStalking · 03/03/2022 21:14

Yay that is fab!

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ouch12345 · 03/03/2022 19:10

Just as an update the Nintendo switch came from Dim Price today and all looks well! Brand new in the box and delivered on time. Pretty impressed for the price. £229 and free shipping.

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Shainago · 28/02/2022 23:19

Aww sweet! Just make sure to get him the nintendo switch and not the nintendo switch lite OP

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ouch12345 · 28/02/2022 23:16

*their

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ouch12345 · 28/02/2022 23:16

@OutlookStalking I saw there Trust pilot review and looked good but have just read threw reviews and not looking great Confused

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ouch12345 · 28/02/2022 23:12

@IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads I'll let you know what happens when the one I've ordered arrives

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ouch12345 · 28/02/2022 23:09

@negomi90 thank you! I'll order that too!

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AncientofMuMu · 28/02/2022 17:06

I (aged 41) got a switch for my birthday from dh, I love it! I've got the OLED one which is handheld and playable on TV. Dh got it from Argos I believe (he is very thorough on doing his research!)
We love Mario kart and nintendo are gearing up to release several new tracks as DLC in March.

OutlookStalking · 28/02/2022 17:02

Googled and not sure about dimprice. Looks like mixed reviews.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 28/02/2022 16:51

Watching as ds (13) is saving up for a switch, and he’s pretty much there.

Legoisthebest · 28/02/2022 16:48

I've never heard of Dimprice so hope they are ok.
If you don't mind secondhand then CEX is always good value and I mostly find their customer service (if something goes wrong with the product) is good.

negomi90 · 28/02/2022 16:45

If its mariokart he really wants get the wheel controller too - its £12
www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwjXyI2l7KL2AhXI7u0KHXO3AksYABAUGgJkZw&sig=AOD64_3wqHxMk201zlLAMHkXtHoNfokUKg&ctype=46&q=&ved=2ahUKEwj80IWl7KL2AhWJZMAKHVnPBQgQ9aACegQIAhBo&adurl=

Also find some games for you, there's lots you can do with a switch.

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ouch12345 · 28/02/2022 16:41

@OutlookStalking thanks so much got checking. I've managed to find a really good deal (I hope) £229 on Dimprice was a lot cheaper than anywhere else so hoping I've not been scammed 😂

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Essexgirlupnorth · 28/02/2022 10:04

The lite switch is hand held only but the normal switch can be used as either.

Bought my daughters switch off amazon

OutlookStalking · 28/02/2022 09:54

The current nintendo switch is fab - it does both!!! You have it on its "dock" for the tv but can pick it ip and play with it hand held too.

We love Mario Kart. I just went online and did price comparison on google (argos/currys/tesco/smyths etc) . All much the same bit sometimes theres a bit of difference.