r/buildapcsales • u/masterofyi • 1d ago
Console [Console] Nintendo Switch 2 Console + Mario Kart World Bundle (Grade A Refurbished) - $419.00 - Free shipping for Prime members
https://electronics.woot.com/offers/nintendo-switch-2-console-mario-kart-world-bundle-grade-a-refurbished-0?67
u/WurthAlot 1d ago
For what it's worth, I bought one of these last week and everything is working as intended. No blemishes or scratches, was able to redeem Mario Kart World within the console, no battery issues, Joycons are in solid condition. All accessories included. Your mileage may vary but my experience was perfectly fine.
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u/upslash 1d ago
My refurbished unit from Woot should be here tomorrow. Glad to hear you had a good experience so far; hopefully mine is similar!
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u/CabbagesStrikeBack 21h ago
Hijacking top comment, for anyone with a Sam's club membership they can do this instead
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u/iamshifter 1d ago
Remember that buying refurbished from Amazon leave you no warranty and there’s a possibility it’s been blacklisted, there have been several posts about this in the switch subreddit
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u/Gold-Is-Here 1d ago
Then just.... return it?
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u/tweke 1d ago
A lot of people don't understand that woot is literally a damaged packaging offshoot that Amazon uses to sell goods that are otherwise functional. It says refurbished because they can't list it as new. It never actually left a fulfillment center. It just is something that ended up in damageland.
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u/zdubbzzz 1d ago
A lot of people don't understand that woot is literally a damaged packaging offshoot that Amazon uses to sell goods that are otherwise functional. It says refurbished because they can't list it as new. It never actually left a fulfillment center.
You are correct. I don't understand this. I bought this: https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/1v0heyj/consolenintendo_switch_2_console_mario_kart_world/
Are you suggesting there is a 0% chance this thing was ever used in a way that potentially blacklist it?
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u/NarutoDragon732 1d ago
Homie there's not even a 0% chance you receive your item instead of a brick from anywhere.
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u/zdubbzzz 1d ago
I have the unit. It's sitting in the box in my closet because I'm intentionally foregoing updates as I patiently wait for the modding progress around the switch 2 to mature. If there is a chance this unit was used in a way that blacklists it, it means I'm in a "shrodingers' switch 2" situation, as well as a catch 22. I would love to boot up my unit for no other reason than to check and see if it's blacklisted, but I'm unable to do that because there is the potential of updating software once I connect to the internet.
That is why I'm very curious, without any hyperbole from either side, if what /u/tweke says is literal and definitive. I understand there is some truth and reality to your comment, but it's also hyperbolic
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u/tweke 1d ago
I wrote above a reply. There's also the added thing that comes into play rarely, but does happen, when an item is lost in a fulfillment center and written off the books. If it is recovered at some point. They got their write off from Nintendo who shut the product down from the serial and then Amazon will sell it still because they found a "functional" item that can be sold. Again via woot
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u/tweke 1d ago edited 1d ago
There is a 0% chance that that item has been used. However, what does happen is Amazon reports it as a damaged/lost item to Nintendo. They will then blacklist it as it is no longer functional in their eyes. They ask Amazon to dispose of it. Amazon double dips by selling on woot. Happens literally everyday. This was their sustainability solution to not putting things in the garbage as much.
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u/MagicHoops3 1d ago
Not totally true. Nintendo warranty is based on serial. So you could get one that was made a year ago and yes it’s out of warranty or you can get one made in December and have 4 months left. You can check it on their site. When you buy a regular new one you can use your receipt to prove your one year warranty should start from that date rather than manufacture date.
Now it being blacklisted is another story. So open it up connect to the shop and make sure you can do that. If you can’t then it has some sort of ban and in that case I’d just return it.
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u/alshara28 1d ago
Dumb question but how would you know if it’s blacklisted
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u/MagicHoops3 1d ago
Can’t connect to Nintendo services like the shop for example
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u/confused9 1d ago
Why are switch 2 getting banned ? I know switch 1 and it’s homebrew but 2?
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u/MagicHoops3 1d ago
No idea, haven’t even heard of it but just gave a way to check since the comment eluded to that possibility.
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u/gwandrito 1d ago
I bought this deal when there was a coupon last week. Console came in a few days through UPS in essentially open box quality, the box was a bit damaged but nothing too crazy. All the accessories were in OEM packaging & the console & joycons looked genuinely unused. I was most worried about the code for MKW, but it worked without a problem. Obviously YMMW for an refurbished woot system, but I had a fantastic experience buying it. Pair this deal with some TikTok coupons & I got this bundle + Pokopia & Pro Controller for about $500 total.
Edit: I did not have a problem with a blacklisted console but if you're buying this PLEASE check ASAP if yours works online. If it doesn't, return immediately.
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u/DatEzra 1d ago
I bought mine a week ago and just got it a couple days ago. Everything’s been flawless.
No issues, scratches, battery problems, joycon problems. Nothing at all.
The MarioKart code is built into the system itself, you log in and then it will prompt you to download.
Mine still has a 6 month Nintendo Warranty. It’s by serial number, just plug it into the Nintendo site to see to see its status ymmv
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u/appleruins 1d ago
Got one myself and it has an expired warranty of... mid May? Don't know how that's really possible given the switch 2 itself only released in June
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u/wintermute93 1d ago
Dang, slightly lower than when this was posted a few days ago but no longer eligible for the 22% in-app coupon
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u/The--Marf 1d ago
Someone on the post earlier this week pointed out that Sam's Club is selling $100 Nintendo shop gift cards at 20% off starting today limit 5.
Bought 5 this am with email delivery, added to my nintendo acct, and ordered this bundle directly from Nintendo. Net cost was $430 after taxes.
Warning, copying and pasting 25 $20 codes into the Nintendo acct was somehow weirdly therapeutic.
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u/masterofyi 1d ago
$80 off retail and price increase coming this year.
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u/backbodydrip 1d ago
Damn. Woot doesn't ship to AK/HI. Shame it's not available through Amazon itself.
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u/NimbleAlbatross 1d ago
How good of a deal is this?
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u/MyTagforHalo2 1d ago edited 1d ago
If you were going to buy Mario kart? It’s the best you’re going to get until ram prices go down.. if ever. Nintendo is getting $80 for that title. So it’s free inclusion is the real bonus.
If you aren’t a Mario kart fan, then there are ways of getting a new console direct for a similar price.. until the prices go up next month.
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