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AmbushedByCake1 · 08/08/2022 11:29

Thinking of getting one of these for DS7 this Xmas. Any top tips? Do they ever get discounted? Thanks!

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PeekAtYou · 08/08/2022 11:37

Consoles bundles (console and game) often come up on Black Friday. I can't comment on amounts but if there's a new game that you're after that comes out around then eg a new Pokémon game then chances are good that it will be discounted for BF.

With console gifts, always set it up and do the registering /software updates before Christmas Day. Otherwise your son will be forced to wait before he can start playing which would put a downer on things. Each game and the hardware needs checking. The servers on Christmas Day have been very slow some years and some games have many GB of updates.

greenbirdsong · 08/08/2022 11:45

There isn't normally many discounts but sometimes bundles come up - so where a game or extra controller is thrown in.

We got one last year in October time for a xmas gift from argos. It came with Mario kart included (which is normally £40).

I also saved up my nectar points over the year and could use them at argos which took off about another £15.

Worth checking tesco too if you save Clubcard vouchers as it's another way to take money off the price.

Lyonesse2020 · 10/08/2022 15:51

I got two free (different years) as a deal when I upgraded my mobile 'phone. Don't think they came with any games, though.

user58486267489 · 10/08/2022 18:22

Splatoon 3 (about to come out) is a super popular game with my upper primary school age children…

AlwaysLatte · 10/08/2022 18:25

We got one to take with us on holiday (smaller than the Xbox!) and got quite a good price and extended warranty from CEX.

OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 10/08/2022 18:26

They're is always second hand. Ds2 pooled all his birthday money from various relatives and got a switch from cex.

gemsgv · 10/08/2022 18:28

Don't get the lite as it can't be used on a TV. Get the OLED version unless you get a very good deal on the non-OLED version. Don't get the older one for the sake of £30

boingy · 10/08/2022 18:36

My DS 7 has one he loves it. Used to play minecraft and splatoon a lot and the Lego Harry Potter, Jurassic world and Star Wars.
But just plays Fortnite atm. Mainly cos he has a headset and can play with and speak to his school mates - great for over school holidays. I'd recommend buying him a headset too if you're getting him one.

coodawoodashooda · 11/08/2022 20:42

Mn told me to buy from tesco as they ate returned immediately if there is a problem. Proved correct

kittenkipping · 11/08/2022 21:25

I don't know about offers- but we got one for our children last year and it has been one of the best , most used and full family presents I've ever invested in. I won't be able to afford it this year, or I think, ever again and I am so happy we got one when we did. Can't recommend it enough.

Seafretfreda · 14/08/2022 08:30

Bought one after a recommendation here when Amazon had them reduced from £300 to £240 a few weeks back. The offers do come and go.

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