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Title: Hands On: Mario Galaxy Pre-order Coin
Post by: Pale on November 09, 2007, 06:33:05 AM
Are you a numismatist?
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=14769

 When the Super Mario Galaxy pre-order bonus was announced, it was met with mixed reactions.  Nintendo World Report recently got our hands on the coin and one thing is for certain, Nintendo didn't skimp on the packaging.  Check out some shots of it below.  If you haven't pre-ordered yet, hopefully this will help you decide if it's worth running out this weekend and putting some money down.  Also, scroll down to the bottom for a bonus shot of the back of game case.
   


 Front of Coin BoxBack of Coin Box
   


The front and the back of the coin packaging


   


Coin Box Insert
   


The insert sliding out.


   


Inside of Coin with Certificate
   


The insert opened up, showing the coin and certificate of authenticity.


   


Front of CoinBack of Coin
   


The front and back of the coin itself.


   


Back of Game
   


The back of the game case itself.  

Title: RE: Hands On: Mario Galaxy Pre-order Coin
Post by: that Baby guy on November 09, 2007, 06:43:07 AM
Unless some place around town lets it go early, I'll be trying to get the $25 gift certificate deal from TRU.  Otherwise, I would preorder it for the coin, but I'd wait until the day before to spite the markets.
Title: RE: Hands On: Mario Galaxy Pre-order Coin
Post by: Kairon on November 09, 2007, 06:43:11 AM
Can we expect an NWR HARDWARE review for this?
Title: RE: Hands On: Mario Galaxy Pre-order Coin
Post by: Pale on November 09, 2007, 06:48:58 AM
thatguy, I preordered at Toys R Us myself, and I'm hoping to land both the coin and the gift card.
Title: RE: Hands On: Mario Galaxy Pre-order Coin
Post by: pSYCO-gAMER321 on November 09, 2007, 06:57:45 AM
Huh... looks like I am going to pre-order after all. I really want that coin!
Title: RE: Hands On: Mario Galaxy Pre-order Coin
Post by: that Baby guy on November 09, 2007, 07:08:15 AM
Well in that case, I'll preorder it Sunday.  GRRRRR.
Title: RE: Hands On: Mario Galaxy Pre-order Coin
Post by: IceCold on November 09, 2007, 07:27:38 AM
Haha, best hands on ever!
Title: RE:Hands On: Mario Galaxy Pre-order Coin
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on November 09, 2007, 07:29:41 AM
How is the gameplay? I've been dieing to know!
Title: RE: Hands On: Mario Galaxy Pre-order Coin
Post by: UncleBob on November 09, 2007, 08:38:11 AM
Yeah, I broke down yesterday and preordered at TRU for the gift card/coin.  Now, let's hope they get it in early.
Title: RE:Hands On: Mario Galaxy Pre-order Coin
Post by: Kairon on November 09, 2007, 08:41:03 AM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
How is the gameplay? I've been dieing to know!


The gameplay is archaic, even more so than those press-at-the-right-time dragon's lair games. You don't even have any control here, each time you play you have a 50/50 chance of either winning, or losing.
Title: RE:Hands On: Mario Galaxy Pre-order Coin
Post by: that Baby guy on November 09, 2007, 10:37:54 AM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
How is the gameplay? I've been dieing to know!


The gameplay is archaic, even more so than those press-at-the-right-time dragon's lair games. You don't even have any control here, each time you play you have a 50/50 chance of either winning, or losing.


I hear there's a trick involving drops to increase your odds, but if you use it against other players, they might get a little upset...
Title: RE: Hands On: Mario Galaxy Pre-order Coin
Post by: KDR_11k on November 09, 2007, 06:59:20 PM
I'd preorder but I doubt the deal applies here and there's a high chance Gamestop will cost more than Media Markt.