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Midnight Release Party!
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tigereyes86
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I'll join the midnight party, but I'm getting the physical game (also the 14th here!). 1. It's cheaper 2. It's getting sent on the Wednesday so I'll probably get it on the Thursday as the company has never failed to get games to me the next day 3. If I don't have it by the release date of the 14th, I get ?5 back on their release date guarantee so potentially it's even cheaper still.
I used shopto to preorder and right now, they're comparable with Amazon and do next day delivery if ordering before 5pm for free. As I say, they've never been late yet so I thought it was worth it! Still want it now though hahaha!!!
I used shopto to preorder and right now, they're comparable with Amazon and do next day delivery if ordering before 5pm for free. As I say, they've never been late yet so I thought it was worth it! Still want it now though hahaha!!!
MadamSpringy
Senior Member
Though it might seem silly and unreasonable, many people, including myself, just like walking into the store, buying the game, holding it all the way home, then ripping the plastic off in excitement and cracking the case open. Even if they no longer give you the thicker booklets, I think it's the experience that people like the best, and collecting the cases. Like someone said, it's nostalgic. c:
Although knowing me, I might just download it at midnight anyway because I'd be so impatient and giddy. Hmm, I wonder if I have enough money for a digital and physical copy... xD
Although knowing me, I might just download it at midnight anyway because I'd be so impatient and giddy. Hmm, I wonder if I have enough money for a digital and physical copy... xD
MistyWater
Senior Member
I'll be getting the physical copy the following day/evening. I can wait a bit longer.
When it comes to digital copies of anything I'm always afraid I'll either accidentally lose the SD card the game is downloaded on or the downloaded game will get accidentally deleted or something. That's why I prefer the physical copies. So I'll know it's where I can find it without worry.
When it comes to digital copies of anything I'm always afraid I'll either accidentally lose the SD card the game is downloaded on or the downloaded game will get accidentally deleted or something. That's why I prefer the physical copies. So I'll know it's where I can find it without worry.
PaisleyMouse
Senior Member
I will be waiting up until midnight on the 9th and downloading. I don't want to wait one second longer than necessary to play 
The only reason I would want the physical copy is that I want *some* cartridge to put into my 3DSXL. I'm worried about leaving that hole with nothing in it to get dusty or something. I'm a weirdo. I'll find something else though.
The only reason I would want the physical copy is that I want *some* cartridge to put into my 3DSXL. I'm worried about leaving that hole with nothing in it to get dusty or something. I'm a weirdo. I'll find something else though.
U GO GRL
souljahbill
Senior Member
I plan on downloading most, if not all, my 3DS games. I love having everything there in 1 spot.
I want the physical game, just for the principle of the thing. LOL If I'm paying full price for a game, I want it in my hand, not just digitally out there. Of course, I'm also in the group that prefers to hold it, and drool over the box, etc.
Of course, I'm also in the group that prefers to hold it, and drool over the box, etc. 
I am wondering: has anyone ever downloaded a game at midnight before?
I wonder because NoA is based in California. So, would those in different time zones have to wait till past midnight to be able to download? Or will it be released exactly at midnight eastern standard time- in which case could those in central and mountain time download before midnight?
I wonder because NoA is based in California. So, would those in different time zones have to wait till past midnight to be able to download? Or will it be released exactly at midnight eastern standard time- in which case could those in central and mountain time download before midnight?
It's 9PM PST / 12AM EST for North America. Europe will be midnight UK time if I remember correctly.
WAIT SO if we live in the PST time zone... we can order it on June 8th?
Then again, I still want to get the physical copy. I'm so torn!
WAIT SO if we live in the PST time zone... we can order it on June 8th?
Then again, I still want to get the physical copy. I'm so torn!
Yes, you'll have it at 9PM on the 8th if you download.
depends on how many people are downloading...heard that it takes about 45 mins give or take (could be faster or slower for some) But if tons are trying to download at the same time...I am just hoping I can get in on first wave.
JCnator
Senior Member
Last time I tried to download a game launching midnight EDT was Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. I started the download it at 12:01 AM, and it finished on around 12:45 on my Internet Speed of around 300kbs. That game is sized around 6,480 blocks (810 MBs), and apparently, there weren't that much of people downloading it at same time.
If I download my North American version of ACNL within the same exact time and Internet configuration, then it'll probably take approximately 40 minutes to finish downloading assuming that it's around 5,655 blocks (according to my Japanese version).
I should mention that Animal Crossing isn't as popular here as it is in Japan, so there will be certainly less people attempting to download the same game. Regardless of when you download the game, you're going to have a consistent downloading speed. Most people are opting for physical medias anyway, so you won't have to worry too much.
If I download my North American version of ACNL within the same exact time and Internet configuration, then it'll probably take approximately 40 minutes to finish downloading assuming that it's around 5,655 blocks (according to my Japanese version).
I should mention that Animal Crossing isn't as popular here as it is in Japan, so there will be certainly less people attempting to download the same game. Regardless of when you download the game, you're going to have a consistent downloading speed. Most people are opting for physical medias anyway, so you won't have to worry too much.
i prefer physical copies. it just doesn't feel the same with digital. i'm the same way with music. i still go out and buy cds and then put them on my ipod. lol
also, i already pre-ordered my game from game stop and chose to have them deliver it (i'm lazy). i've waited three years for this game, i can wait a few days more.
also, i already pre-ordered my game from game stop and chose to have them deliver it (i'm lazy). i've waited three years for this game, i can wait a few days more.
I am going physical, although I may be greedy and go digital as well.... One thing, in the UK, I usually get the physical game before actual release. For example I now have Luigis Manson 2 in my hot hands, and the official release day is Friday.
So for less money, I get to play the game sooner, and have a physical copy. The day that Nintendo price their digital downloads lower than the physical copy AND use an account based system rather than console based is when I go fully digital.
So for less money, I get to play the game sooner, and have a physical copy. The day that Nintendo price their digital downloads lower than the physical copy AND use an account based system rather than console based is when I go fully digital.
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