Topic: Do these Club Nintendo Bonus surveys mean anything?

[UncleBob]

So, Nintendo recently dropped some bonus surveys on Club Nintendo members.  Check your account and report back with what you've got.  Apparently, different people are getting different surveys.

Here's what I've gotten.

Thank you for registering your Wii at Club Nintendo.

You have an opportunity to earn 20 more Coins for completing a short survey about your experiences with Wii. Please note the expiration date.

1.     When was the Wii in your household played most recently? (Please check one answer)
Within the last week 
1 to 2 weeks ago 
3 to 4 weeks ago 
1 to 3 months ago 
4 to 6 months ago 
7 to 12 months ago 
More than 1 year ago 

2.     In the past year, have you hosted friends or family to your house, specifically to play Wii together? (Please check one answer)
Yes: on 5 or more occasions 
Yes: on 3-4 occasions 
Yes: on 1-2 occasions 
No 
Don’t know / Don’t remember 

3.     How many people in your family or who you live with play Wii? (Please check one answer)
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 or more 

4.     How many Wii Remotes do you have at your home? (Please check one answer)
1 
2 
3 
4 
Other   

5.     How many Wii Motion Plus accessories do you have at your home? (Please check one answer)
1 
2 
3 
4 
Other   

6.     Which of the following accessories do you own: (Please select all that apply)
Wii Wheel 
Wii Speak 
Wii Zapper 
Classic Controller Pro 
None of the above 

7.     Which of the Wii games below is best for families to play together? (Please check one answer)
Wii Sports 
Wii Sports Resort 
New Super Mario Bros. Wii 
Wii Fit Plus 
Mario Kart Wii 
Super Mario Galaxy 
Mario Party 8 
Super Smash Bros. Brawl 
Guitar Hero 
Rock Band 

8.     Which of the following games do you own? (Please select all that apply)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games 
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games 
Sonic and the Secret Rings 
Deca Sports   
Game Party 
Just Dance   
EA Sports Active   
Carnival Games   
Cooking Mama: Cook Off 
Call of Duty: World at War 
My Fitness Coach 
None of the above 

9.     Do you own any Wii games from one of the following series? (Please select all that apply)
Rock Band   
Guitar Hero (III or Legends of Rock) 
Resident Evil   
LEGO   
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 
Shaun White Snowboarding 
Madden NFL 
Rayman: Raving Rabbids   
None of the above 

10.     We are in the process of collecting testimonials from Club Nintendo members about the Wii; Could you tell us how and why you might recommend the Wii to someone? (250 character max)

This question is optional. By clicking here, you consent to Nintendo using your commentary or a portion thereof in an anonymous manner, in all media, including marketing materials, at any time. If you do not consent, please leave the answer blank. Thank you! 
     
11.     Would you be willing to share how the Wii has affected you and your family’s lives? (250 character max)

This question is optional. By clicking here, you consent to Nintendo using your commentary or a portion thereof in an anonymous manner, in all media, including marketing materials, at any time. If you do not consent, please leave the answer blank. Thank you! 

Thank you for registering your Nintendo DSi XL at Club Nintendo.

You have an opportunity to earn 10 more Coins for completing a short survey about your experiences with Nintendo DSi XL. Please note the expiration date.

1.     How satisfied are you with the Nintendo DSi XL? (Please select one)
Extremely satisfied 
Very satisfied 
Somewhat satisfied 
Neutral 
Somewhat dissatisfied 
Very dissatisfied 
Extremely dissatisfied 

2.     How many people in your household have played Nintendo DSi XL? (Please select one)
1 
2 
3 
4 or more 

3.     In the past month, how often did you carry the Nintendo DSi XL with you when you are outside of your home? (Please check one answer)
Nearly every day 
About 2-3 times a week 
About once a week 
About once every two weeks 
About once a month 
Less than once a month 
I rarely carry it outside of the home 

4.     Have you connected your Nintendo DSi XL to the internet? (Please check one answer)
I have connected to the Internet 
I have never connected to the internet 
I don’t know 

We are in the process of collecting testimonials from Club Nintendo members about the DSiXL:

5.     Could you tell us how the DSi XL’s bigger screen size has affected your gaming experience? (250 character max)

This question is optional. By clicking here, you consent to Nintendo using your commentary or a portion thereof in an anonymous manner, in all media, including marketing materials, at any time. If you do not consent, please leave the answer blank. Thank you! 
     
6.     Aside from the bigger screen size, could you tell us how and why you might recommend the DSi XL to someone? (250 character max)

This question is optional. By clicking here, you consent to Nintendo using your commentary or a portion thereof in an anonymous manner, in all media, including marketing materials, at any time. If you do not consent, please leave the answer blank. Thank you! 

Thank you for being a part of Club Nintendo!

We appreciate your input, which helps us create better products and services. Would you mind telling us more about yourself? You will receive 20 bonus coins for participating.

This survey is voluntary; please note the expiration date.

1.     Generally, when you buy video games software, how do you decide what to buy?

2.     Which of the following are you aware of? (Check all that apply)
Nintendo Power Magazine 
Nintendo Channel on the Wii 
“Nintendo Week,” a weekly show available within the Nintendo Channel 
None of the above 

3.     Which of the following statements about Nintendo Power best applies to you? (Please select one answer)
I/Someone in my household currently subscribes to Nintendo Power 
I/Someone in my household does not subscribe to Nintendo Power, but has purchased an issue at a store during the last 12 months 
Neither I nor anyone in my household subscribes to Nintendo Power 

4.     Which of the following statements about Nintendo Channel best apply to you? (Please select one answer)
I/Someone in my household has used or watched Nintendo Channel on at least 5 occasions 
I/Someone in my household has used or watched Nintendo Channel on at 2-4 occasions 
I/Someone in my household has used or watched Nintendo Channel just once 
Neither I nor anyone in my household has ever tried/watched Nintendo Channel 

5.     Which of the following statements about Nintendo Week best apply to you? (Please select one answer)
I/Someone in my household has watched Nintendo Week on at least 5 occasions 
I/Someone in my household has watched Nintendo Week on at 2-4 occasions 
I/Someone in my household has watched Nintendo Week just once 
Neither I nor anyone in my household has ever watched Nintendo Week 

6.     How often do you spend time with friends or family outside of your home? (Please select one answer)
3 or more times/week 
2 times/week 
1 time/week 
Once every 2 weeks 
Once every month 
Once every 2-3 months 
Less than once every 3 months 

7.     How often do you exercise or play a sport? (Please select one answer)
3 or more times/week 
2 times/week 
1 time/week 
Once every 2 weeks 
Once every month 
Once every 2-3 months 
Less than once every 3 months 

8.     How frequently does every member of your household dine together for at least one meal a day? (Please select one answer)
Every day 
5-6 days of the week 
3-4 days of the week 
1-2 days of the week 
Less than once a week 
I live alone or N/A 

9.     How would you describe the community / location where you live? (Please select one answer)
Urban 
Suburban 
Rural 
Don't know 

10.     Are you a parent? (Please select one answer)
Yes 
No 

OPTIONAL: You do not need to complete the following 2 questions to earn 20 Coins.
11.     What race or races do you consider yourself to be? (Select all that apply)
White/Caucasian 
Black/African-American 
American Indian 
Asian 
Multi-racial 
Other   

12.     Are you of Spanish, Hispanic, or Latin descent? (Please select one answer)
Yes 
No 

Thank you for registering Mystery Case Files: Millionheir at Club Nintendo.

You have an opportunity to earn 10 more Coins for completing a short survey about your experiences. Please note the expiration date.

1.     Are you aware that there are other games in the Mystery Case Files series, beyond Mystery Case Files: Millionheir? (Please select one answer)
Yes 
No 

2.     Did you ever play any other games from the Mystery Case Files series, before buying Mystery Case Files: Millionheir? (Please select one answer)
No, I had never played any other games from the Mystery Case Files series, before buying Mystery Case Files: Millionheir 
Yes, I played other games in the Mystery Case Files series before buying Mystery Case Files: Millionheir 

3.     Did you play any other games from the Mystery Case Files series, after buying Mystery Case Files: Millionheir? (Please select one answer)
No, I did not play any other games from the Mystery Case Files series, after buying Mystery Case Files: Millionheir 
Yes, I played other games from the Mystery Case Files series after buying Mystery Case Files: Millionheir 

4.     Which of the following Mystery Case Files games have you played? (Please select all that apply)
I have only played Mystery Case Files: Millionheir 
Mystery Case Files: Huntsville 
Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects 
Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst 
Mystery Case Files: Madame Fate 
Mystery Case Files: Return to Ravenhearst 
Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove 
Mystery Case Files: Agent X 
Don’t remember which game I played, but I remember playing a game from the Mystery Case Files series 

5.     Please answer only if you played another game from the Mystery Case Files series, beyond Mystery Case Files: Millionheir.
How was your experience of playing Mystery Case Files: Millionheir different compared to your experience playing other Mystery Case Files games, as a result of playing on a handheld gaming system, such as Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, or Nintendo DSi XL? If there is nothing in particular to say, please write N/A.
   
6.     Based on your experiences with the games you’ve played, how interested would you be to buy a new game in the Mystery Case Files series for a handheld gaming system, such as Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, or Nintendo DSi XL?
Very interested 
Interested   
Somewhat interested 
Not sure 
Somewhat uninterested 
Uninterested 
Very uninterested 

7.     Based on your experiences with the games you’ve played, how interested are you to buy a new game in the Mystery Case Files series for a TV console gaming system, such as Nintendo Wii?
Very interested 
Interested   
Somewhat interested 
Not sure 
Somewhat uninterested 
Uninterested 
Very uninterested

[Shorty McNostril]

Oh these things are annoying.  Every damn time you register you have to go through one of these things.  If I never saw one again it would be a day to soon.

[UncleBob]

These aren't normal product registration surveys.  These are extra bonus surveys.

[Stratos]

I want to fill out those special surveys. Maybe if enough of us complain about certain games not coming to the States then they will finally bring them over.

[Shaymin]

I got the Wii, bonus and DS Lite surveys.

Thank you for registering your DS Lite at Club Nintendo.

You have an opportunity to earn 10 more Coins for completing a short survey about your experiences with DS Lite. Please note the expiration date.
1.     When was the DS Lite you registered at Club Nintendo played most recently? If you registered more than one DS Lite, please answer about the most recently registered DS Lite. (Please select one)
   
   
Within the last week 
   
1 to 2 weeks ago 
   
3 to 4 weeks ago 
   
1 to 3 months ago 
   
4 to 6 months ago 
   
7 to 12 months ago 
   
More than 1 year ago 
2.     What games have you played with your DS Lite most recently? (Please check all that apply)
   
   
Brain Age 1 or 2 
   
New Super Mario Bros. DS 
   
Super Mario 64 
   
Professor Layton & the Diabolical Box or Curious Village 
   
Any Nintendogs Titles 
   
Zelda: Spirit Tracks 
   
Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story 
   
Pokemon HeartGold or SoulSilver 
   
Other Pokemon title, such as Platinum, Diamond, Pearl 
   
Mario Kart DS 
   
WarioWare DIY 
   
Style Savvy 
   
None of the above 
   
Other   
3.     Which of the following DS games do you own? (Please check all that apply)
   
   
Cooking Mama (Any from the Series) 
   
Guitar Hero (Any from the Series) 
   
LEGO (Any from the Series including Star Wars, Batman) 
   
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games 
   
Sims Series (My Sims or The Sims, etc.) 
   
Deal or No Deal 
   
Hannah Montana (Any from the Series) 
   
Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force 
   
Imagine Series: Fashion Designer 
   
Sonic Rush 
   
Transformers: Autobots / Decepticons 
   
High School Musical; Makin the Cut 
   
Scribblenauts 
   
Carnival Games 
   
Final Fantasy (Any from the Series) 
   
None of the above 
4.     Is the DS Lite you registered the first Nintendo DS system you purchased? (Please check one answer)
   
   
Yes 
   
No 
5.     Is the DS Lite you registered the first handheld gaming device you ever purchased? (Please check one answer)
   
   
Yes 
   
No 
6.     How likely are you to buy a DSi or DSi XL? (Please check one answer)
   
   
I already bought/own a DSi or DSi XL 
   
Very likely 
   
Likely 
   
Somewhat likely 
   
Not sure 
   
Somewhat unlikely 
   
Unlikely 
   
Very unlikely

7.     Could you tell us why you are unlikely to buy a DSi or DSi XL in the future?
   
     
8.     Approximately when did you buy your DS Lite? (Please check one answer)
   
   
December 2008 or before 
   
Between January and March 2009 
   
Between April 2009 to June 2009 
   
Between July 2009 to September 2009 
   
Between October 2009 to December 2009 
   
After January 2010   
   
Don’t know / Don’t remember 

Best answer for 7 if applicable is "I don't want to invest in DSiWare until you have an account-based solution that will let me transferred purchased content to the 3DS."

[vudu]

Do these Club Nintendo Bonus surveys mean anything?

Thank you for registering Mystery Case Files: Millionheir at Club Nintendo.

This one means you buy too many shitty games.

[UncleBob]

Do these Club Nintendo Bonus surveys mean anything?

Thank you for registering Mystery Case Files: Millionheir at Club Nintendo.

This one means you buy too many shitty games.

Agreed.  And my answers pretty much told them that.  To be fair, I hadn't really read that much about the game before I bought it - I was expecting something more like Professor Layton or Trace Memory.

It wasn't.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

In every survey I tell the company it's a failure for not bringing over Another Code R.

[ShyGuy]

In every survey I tell the company it's a failure for not bringing over Another Code R.

THESE WOUNDS THEY WILL NOT HEAL. Why'd you make me remember the pain?

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

NEVER FORGET

[Mop it up]

I actually wonder if anyone reads over the survey results and write-in responses, and if Nintendo takes the feedback into consideration in any way.

[BlackNMild2k1]

They asked my is I would be likely to purchase a DSi/XL

I said no.

so they asked my why.

I gave them 2 reasons, but now that I think about it I should have given a 3rd.

1.) There is no way of transferring DSiWare from DSi to the XL and which means no plan to transfer the DSiWare to the 3DS. Same problem exist on the Wii

2.) There is a 3DS coming out soon..... have you heard about it?

Option 3 that I should have included was
3.) Too expensive. Prices should have dropped for older versions as you introduce new models, but the prices just kept going up.

[TJ Spyke]

BlacknMild, do you listen to the RFN podcast? I asked about this and I think the staff had good points in their answer. The DSi and DSi XL are the same system, so Nintendo has no reason to set up transfer system. The 3DS will be a new system and Nintendo will want customers to buy it, so they likely will have something set up to allow you to transfer DSiWare purchases to the 3DS. You can not assume they don't plan to let you transfer DSiWare games to the 3DS, or the Wii, because there is nothing to indicate that.

Also, we don't know when exactly we will be getting the 3DS, and you can still play your DSi/DSi XL after the 3DS comes out.

[BlackNMild2k1]

But I never planned on buying one anyway. I was just trying to press the issue of downloads tied to accounts instead of to systems.

Also trying to rub in their face the announcement of 3DS about a week before DSiXL (which I was kinda interested in).

I was simply supporting the cause with my survey answer, not giving 100% honest feedback.

and also alot of people who have a DSi might want to upgrade to the to the XL and therefore not being able to move your downloads is an issue. If Nintendo is being this reluctant now, I can only hope it's because they have a better solution (Universal My Nintendo Account) that spans the 3DS and the Wii2H3D tying everything to an online account with a username/password and a Mii.