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Title: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: King Bowser Koopa on August 09, 2012, 02:30:21 PM

All that glitters can now be plugged into a Wii Remote.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/31280

The Gold Nunchuck Wii accessory that was on offer in both the Japanese and Australian Club Nintendo reward catalogs has now become available on the US site.

Interestingly, unlike the Australian listing which ignored any actual relevance to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and its golden Wii Remote Plus pack-in, the US Club Nintendo site makes the direct connection. 
"If you've got a gold Wii Remote Plus controller from the limited edition bundle of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword at home, be sure not to miss this special reward."

The prize is on offer for a reasonable 900 coins, much less than its Australian price of 3000 stars early this year. The Nunchuk has limited availability, anyone wanting to snap up one of these golden gaming grips had better act fast.  

Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: geo on August 09, 2012, 02:42:31 PM
Great, I pretty much have to register every game I own to get this!  I usually like to save them up in case I dont get enough to reach platinum the following year.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: NWR_Neal on August 09, 2012, 02:53:09 PM
Well, looks like I'll be entering some codes tonight to get up to 900...
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: ejamer on August 09, 2012, 03:08:06 PM
If I had 900 points this would be pretty cool.  If I had a gold Wii remote it would be even cooler.
Sadly, I have neither.


However, I do have a bunch of great games that were downloaded via Club Nintendo, so it's hard to feel too bad.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: DarthBrady on August 09, 2012, 03:50:12 PM
Man, this makes me really wish I didn't blow my points a month ago to get that stupid Giant AR card. This would have been so much better! Besides, the 3DS Barely notices the giant AR card properly. I actually had to put it up and make one with Gimp editor and a color printer on a good ole 8x11 sheet of photo paper which works much better.


Makes me want to go down to my local video rental, and scan all their codes with my phone before someone else does. Because my gold Wii remote is sad now.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: Kairon on August 09, 2012, 04:06:46 PM
omg OMG... all my code hoarding has paid off... if I can even get enough coins in the future I might get TWO!!!
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: ShyGuy on August 09, 2012, 04:09:26 PM
Countdown until UncleBob has one...
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: NWR_insanolord on August 09, 2012, 04:11:31 PM
I'm pretty sure there's no way I can afford this. I've got like 100 coins, and even with all the coins ill get from the digital copy of NSMB2 and all the surveys I've got left over I don't think I can hit that.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: Ras on August 09, 2012, 04:16:49 PM
I don't think I can make it.   I've got like 520 coins, and some unregistered games, but I doubt if it's enough.  If the 3DS case was any indication, I'll have to hope this is reoffered later.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: Anth0ny on August 09, 2012, 04:33:13 PM
The first worthwhile prize in a good while! Better enter some codes today. Pretty sure I have enough in reserve to reach platinum status 3 years over... and that's not including 3DS XL and Wii U this year. Yipes.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: Kairon on August 09, 2012, 06:05:47 PM
You all now officially are allowed to hate me. I did enough surveys and registered two games, allowing me to order TWO of these babies for myself.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: UncleBob on August 09, 2012, 06:10:47 PM
I have enough in the bank to order 3... only ordered one.  And ShyGuy - the countodown ended before you started. ;)
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: eggwolio on August 09, 2012, 06:11:49 PM
Ordered one! Thanks for the heads up!
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: Kairon on August 09, 2012, 06:15:12 PM
Quote from: UncleBob on August 09, 2012, 06:10:47 PM
I have enough in the bank to order 3... only ordered one.  And ShyGuy - the countodown ended before you started. ;)

I bow to your superior Club Nintendo prowess.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: Louieturkey on August 09, 2012, 07:27:05 PM
These are the types of things that make me with I was more of a Nintendo fan.  I only have enough for about 120 coins.  Grrr.  If it's available after the XL comes out, I may have to get one of those and buy about 6 3DS games and pick up a bunch of digital games.  It'd cost me around $500 just to attempt to get one of these.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: Nemo on August 09, 2012, 08:32:34 PM
At last! "All my time sticking my nose up at inferior prizes has finally paid off!" ...is what I'd be saying if most of my points didn't expire a few months ago (which forced me to buy an inferior prize).

But seriously, after doing all my surveys and registering one game I didn't register, I'm only 60 points away. Not sure if I want to get NSMB 2 on download or not. Either way, it won't be long 'til I have enough.

I'm excited for a prize I actually want.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: NWR_Lindy on August 09, 2012, 11:06:08 PM
I must have this.  It will be mine.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: Caliban on August 09, 2012, 11:10:45 PM
Bangarang! I would love one of these.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: pureval on August 10, 2012, 10:54:41 AM
I have been saving up my coins for years waiting for something like this. I ordered it the first chance I got. Now I just have to hope nothing else cool comes out for a while.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: StrawHatChopper on August 10, 2012, 01:18:08 PM
Already ordered mine. Finally, I'll have the entire gold Wii controller set! Using a different colored Nunchuk has always bugged me a little, so this is great.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: Kairon on August 10, 2012, 05:14:52 PM
Quote from: Louieturkey on August 09, 2012, 07:27:05 PM
These are the types of things that make me with I was more of a Nintendo fan.  I only have enough for about 120 coins.  Grrr.  If it's available after the XL comes out, I may have to get one of those and buy about 6 3DS games and pick up a bunch of digital games.  It'd cost me around $500 just to attempt to get one of these.

Actually, just checked on EBay. This thing only runs around $50-$100 bucks right now.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: broodwars on August 10, 2012, 06:10:04 PM
Too rich for my blood at 900 coins, but we do need more Club Nintendo Rewards like this so this is perhaps a good sign for future rewards on the service.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: Halbred on August 10, 2012, 09:08:22 PM
ORDERED
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: stevey on August 10, 2012, 10:27:56 PM
****, after creating an account and registering all my games I have only 800 coins. Tempted to go out and buy Xenoblade and Other M just for the coins...
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: Kairon on August 10, 2012, 10:31:30 PM
Quote from: stevey on August 10, 2012, 10:27:56 PM
****, after creating an account and registering all my games I have only 800 coins. Tempted to go out and buy Xenoblade and Other M just for the coins...

Or if you want to risk waiting, You could buy NSMB2 digitally and get your 100 coins that way.

Hmmm... I wonder what the over-under is for when the Gold Nunchuk goes out-of-stock...
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: stevey on August 10, 2012, 10:36:09 PM
Hopefully it last to tomorrow...

How long did it last in Australia?
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 10, 2012, 10:39:04 PM
Ordered mine.....

shipped to wrong address.... :facepalm:

Why can't I cancel the order and redo it?
I tried to call Nintendo to fix it @ 7:20pm...

they closed @ 7pm
So I tried to send an email....

email says to call... before 7pm
"could take 24 hours to be resolved by email and that may be too late..."

Here's to hoping they don't ship before 6am Saturday morning.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: joshnickerson on August 10, 2012, 11:17:30 PM
Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on August 10, 2012, 10:39:04 PM
Ordered mine.....

shipped to wrong address.... :facepalm:

Why can't I cancel the order and redo it?
I tried to call Nintendo to fix it @ 7:20pm...

they closed @ 7pm
So I tried to send an email....

email says to call... before 7pm
"could take 24 hours to be resolved by email and that may be too late..."

Here's to hoping they don't ship before 6am Saturday morning.

I seem to remember when I ordered mine that a note popped up saying it would take 2-4 weeks to ship, so I think you'll be okay.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 11, 2012, 12:31:30 AM
Well, this is what the site says

Quote
IF YOU ARE REPORTING A PROBLEM WITH A PART ORDER YOU JUST PLACED (INCORRECT ADDRESS, WRONG PART ORDERED, ETC.), PLEASE DO NOT SEND AN EMAIL! IT MAY TAKE UP TO 24 HOURS TO REPLY, WHICH WOULD LIKELY BE TOO LATE FOR US TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM BEFORE THE PART ORDER SHIPS.

then is says that that things usually ship within 1 week of order, and may take 2-4 weeks during Holidays and other busy periods.

But I will call in the morning. I have to get up early to go to work anyways.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: xcwarrior on August 11, 2012, 01:14:28 AM
Might have to pick this up. Probably the best thing they've put in awhile outside of the free downloads.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: MegaByte on August 14, 2012, 11:02:53 PM
Mine arrived already!
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: Nemo on August 17, 2012, 11:02:13 PM
Unless I'm blind (which is possible), I'm not seeing the gold nunchuk on Club Nintendo anymore. If that's true, I guess "available for a limited time" meant about 8 days. :(

I was waiting for NSMB 2 to get the last points I needed.
Title: Re: Gold Nunchuk on US Club Nintendo
Post by: Halbred on August 18, 2012, 01:09:45 AM
Got mine! I just wish I had a Gold Remote to go with it! :-(