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 Nintendo comes to Malaysia, Official Nintendo counter in Mid Valley

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post Oct 9 2006, 12:00 PM

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But its better to have some presence of 'Officiality' because Malaysia is so notorious for its 'barangan lanun'.


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post Oct 9 2006, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(gliblit @ Oct 9 2006, 10:06 AM)
Bought Wario Ware: Twisted! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO interesting little game. It is a definate for those collectors hidden you. It is a game of many 5sec (yes that is right 5 seconds) mini games. Some out right ugly... but you will learn to love it. However do try it out first. As the looks might be a turn off for some people.

Some might have forgotten to mention that there is also a rumble thing in the cart. Yes, it rumble when you turn your handheld.

Game[play] Imagine you holding your NDSL like a steering wheel, then turn it like a steering wheel. That is how you play MOST of the games (sometimes you need the A button). In some games you need precise turns, in some hectic fast turns, some big turns... untill you will be holding your DS upside down.

So far i am confortable with it. The cart sticks out alot but is not obstructing gameplay. And no... my NDSL have not flew out of my hand and hit a supermodel on her head and hence making her fall in love with me.

Remember now you can NOT find pirated copies and it is only RM129, and it is a UNIQUE piece of Nintendo Handheld History. So give it some consideration.

It is
a. Creative
b. Unique
c. Fun
d. Lots of stuff to unlock and
e. Collect
f. GYRO-whathamaginga... technology = COOL way to play games
g. got some cools old re-imagination mini games base on OLD nintendo games. With original sound track (mario, mario 3)

it is NOT
a. a game with coop-play (so far found no way for people to interact)
b. graphically stunning
c. serious
d. long
e. 3D
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any stock left for warioware:twisted? might one to get one but not so soon tongue.gif

Have u tried warioware:touched? how is it compared to touch?
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post Oct 9 2006, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(FayeChan @ Oct 9 2006, 12:00 PM)
But its better to have some presence of 'Officiality' because Malaysia is so notorious for its 'barangan lanun'.
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A distributor is official enough as long as it has been granted the rights by Nintendo. Nintendo provides price lists and stocks to its local distributors and it only allows one or two local distributors in most countries.

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post Oct 9 2006, 12:31 PM

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Well in any case, the "Official" tags only matter when it comes to warranties, not prices, at least IMO.

Considering the fact that it's next to impossible to get any sort of proper warranty for consoles here, that would be an edge.
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post Oct 9 2006, 01:00 PM

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There are way too many ppl who have no idea what they are talking about and to avoid confusion, here's what i can share with you guys about the first official nintendo counter in Malaysia

1. It's by the same distributor in Singapore and they are the official distributor of Nintendo products in this region (SEA) fyi. They are appointed by Nintendo (Japan).

2. The prices are "expensive" because full taxes are paid for all the nintendo stuff brought into malaysia, but in return, all stuff have the official warranty by Nintendo. Like ruff bark said, all hardware offer a 1-for-1 exhange for technical defects for the first 3 months (hinge defects included). No other shop can/will offer that in Malaysia.

3. The counter will only sell official nintendo hardware and software, and official licensed nintendo accessories. no el-cheapo made in china/taiwan accessories here.

4. You can actually order older or Jap games that you're looking for from this counter. No guarantees though but they will try to accomodate your request.

5. there will be more counters like this in jaya juscos around town (and hopefully, around the nation too)




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Have u tried warioware:touched? how is it compared to touch?


warioware 1 plays using buttons

warioware 2 plays by tilting

warioware 3 plays using the stylus and microphone.

that's about it.
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QUOTE(thurtin @ Oct 9 2006, 01:00 PM)
to all,

There are way too many ppl who have no idea what they are talking about and to avoid confusion, here's what i can share with you guys about the first official nintendo counter in Malaysia

1. It's by the same distributor in Singapore and they are the official distributor of Nintendo products in this region (SEA) fyi. They are appointed by Nintendo (Japan). 

2. The prices are "expensive" because full taxes are paid for all the nintendo stuff brought into malaysia, but in return, all stuff have the official warranty by Nintendo. Like ruff bark said, all hardware offer a 1-for-1 exhange for technical defects for the first 3 months (hinge defects included). No other shop can/will offer that in Malaysia.

3. The counter will only sell official nintendo hardware and software, and official licensed nintendo accessories. no el-cheapo made in china/taiwan accessories here.

4. You can actually order older or Jap games that you're looking for from this counter. No guarantees though but they will try to accomodate your request.

5. there will be more counters like this in jaya juscos around town (and hopefully, around the nation too)
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now THERE is information that ought to be in the beginning of the thread. good answers to questions i wonder why people never ask. So how did you find this all out?
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post Oct 9 2006, 01:48 PM

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I have check with the Singapore one. They tell me Pixel no warentee...

Official, some times ah... haha... It is good to look for rare things. But the price too much la. And still puching Phat... I am not against official, it is always Great to have them around. I will wait and see if they are ready to support the local gaming community.

*hint* can start by having download stations in their counter. And offer similar preorder packages. Like DQ rocket slime got give key chain.

Hard thing is they need to be flexible to service us, but being in Jusco how can they be flexible? Special orders, limited editions....

Pray they know what they are doing la. And bring down price. hee hee..


cheers!
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Can someone please provide the contact number for the Nintendo booth, if any? Thanks.
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Yay rclxm9.gif My letter to Nintendo finally works!! rclxm9.gif All credits to mii !! tongue.gif

But the games are a bit expensive....Hard choose it over Djinn or other importers... cry.gif

Eh! I see Fire Emblem in there. Here I come!! rclxm9.gif
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QUOTE(Pr1me_Minister @ Oct 9 2006, 02:21 PM)
Yay  rclxm9.gif  My letter to Nintendo finally works!! rclxm9.gif All credits to mii !! tongue.gif

But the games are a bit expensive....Hard choose it  over Djinn or other importers... cry.gif

Eh! I see Fire Emblem in there. Here I come!! rclxm9.gif
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Yeah lol, I kinda thought your email worked too! tongue.gif

Glad to see Ninty coming here to MY.

Hope there's a Wii kiosk or something tongue.gif
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post Oct 9 2006, 02:27 PM

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QUOTE(gliblit @ Oct 9 2006, 01:48 PM)
I have check with the Singapore one. They tell me Pixel no warentee...

Official, some times ah... haha... It is good to look for rare things. But the price too much la. And still puching Phat... I am not against official, it is always Great to have them around. I will wait and see if they are ready to support the local gaming community.

*hint* can start by having download stations in their counter. And offer similar preorder packages. Like DQ rocket slime got give key chain.

Hard thing is they need to be flexible to service us, but being in Jusco how can they be flexible? Special orders, limited editions....

Pray they know what they are doing la. And bring down price. hee hee..
cheers!
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good point on the dead pixel question. I'll try to find out if what's the deal for ds lite/ds fat with dead pixel for you guys.

like i said, the price is really beyond their control because its brought in thru proper channels with taxes being paid and all. But have heart because they ARE working something out right now to possibly lower the prices, but dont quote me on that.

Believe me, by being here in the first place is good support for our local community.

Don't expect to see the DS dowlonad stations any time soon. All i can say that there are a lot of issues involved and it will take a vey LONG time for anyone to see one locally.

you can order stuff you can't find from the counter. I don't know what exactly is up for order, but the best if you just go there and ask.

they know what they're doing. give them time and you'll see more of the good things they are doing.


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post Oct 9 2006, 02:28 PM

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QUOTE(john1010_ma @ Oct 9 2006, 02:06 PM)
Can someone please provide the contact number for the Nintendo booth, if any? Thanks.
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They havent got a contact number for the counter yet but they'll have one for the office. Unfortunately, that number is not ready yet. when they do, I'll put it up here.


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QUOTE(Mudmaniac @ Oct 9 2006, 01:24 PM)
now THERE is information that ought to be in the beginning of the thread. good answers to questions i wonder why people never ask. So how did you find this all out?
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err... because i spoke to the distributor? smile.gif

expect to read more of this in the November issue of GameAxis.


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post Oct 9 2006, 02:38 PM

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QUOTE(thurtin @ Oct 9 2006, 02:30 PM)
err... because i spoke to the distributor? smile.gif

expect to read more of this in the November issue of GameAxis.
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Got it. Mr. Blake tongue.gif

Maybe I'll buy some games from there just to keep them afloat. But the additional price are a bit hard to swallow. cry.gif

Djinn or Official Ninty shop...hard to decide... rclxub.gif
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QUOTE(Pr1me_Minister @ Oct 9 2006, 02:38 PM)
Got it. Mr. Blake tongue.gif

Maybe I'll buy some games from there just to keep them afloat. But the additional price are a bit hard to swallow. cry.gif

Djinn or Official Ninty shop...hard to decide... rclxub.gif
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You'll know what I'm going to say. tongue.gif

I can't force you to buy the "official" games from this nintendo counter when there are cheaper options out there, but I can tell you that if you want to see more things happening with Nintendo in Malaysia, then support them. The extra RM20 to RM30 for each game will go a very long way.

I used to buy my games from Imbi Mario, but now, I'll be buying from the nintendo counter instead.
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post Oct 9 2006, 03:03 PM

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My opinions:

Its a good thing a distributor sees some form of market here in KL to bring "original" goodies here, especially Jaya Jusco, but at once, I'm torn between these options:

1. support my local fella (Djinn, and plenty of unknowns that have always give good service and support for their products they sell)

2. support the giant N itself, and pay the govt. the extra 5 ~ 6% (ballpark figures) on entertainment taxes to bring the original games in.

Well, since I have been paying taxes for some time now, I've reackon my fellow M'sian need my support more than the govt. needs it. Not turning my back all the way, I won't might purchasing an original GBA cart though (Advance Wars 2? hmmm...). Oh, and I hate going to MidValley -- the traffic, the people...
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QUOTE(thurtin @ Oct 9 2006, 02:30 PM)
err... because i spoke to the distributor? smile.gif

expect to read more of this in the November issue of GameAxis.
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heh. just that most ppl dont think to ask the distributor (or lack the means to contact such ppl)

With such issues aside, if the distributor actually does their job proper, I hope we will be able to enjoy events like DS download stations (DS sanctioned ones rather than dubious 2 hour random location ones), weekend gatherings, Contest events, Utada Hikaru coming to malaysia to play tetris with us*..... whistling.gif

So would be good to put some support for these people.

the last may be a lofty dream, but sometimes its dreams that allow us to get through another day.

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QUOTE(BegRedBarr @ Oct 9 2006, 03:03 PM)
My opinions:

Its a good thing a distributor sees some form of market here in KL to bring "original" goodies here, especially Jaya Jusco, but at once, I'm torn between these options:

1. support my local fella (Djinn, and plenty of unknowns that have always give good service and support for their products they sell)

2. support the giant N itself, and pay the govt. the extra 5 ~ 6% (ballpark figures) on entertainment taxes to bring the original games in.

Well, since I have been paying taxes for some time now, I've reackon my fellow M'sian need my support more than the govt. needs it. Not turning my back all the way, I won't might purchasing an original GBA cart though (Advance Wars 2? hmmm...). Oh, and I hate going to MidValley -- the traffic, the people...
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eh, jaya jusco is not the distributor. don't get it mixed up. The distributor is only displaying its wares in jaya jusco.

I understand your concerns about supporting the local boys or the distributor and thus i won't comment on your stand.

I agree that the taxes are stupid but bear in mind that the distributor is doing the business the "right" way by paying the full amount, with no hanky panky stuff going on underneath. you gotta to respect the distributor for this.

btw, the taxes are not just 5% to 6%. Its more than triple the amount.



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can back order games from them i read someone posted here...
hmm! kingdoms heart for the GBA...

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