marfarma

One of my darlings managed to break a DS game. She thinks it got too close to a very strong magnet that hold's a hook onto a metal door. However it happened, it no longer plays in her DS -- the main screen comes up, but it freezes there .

Her other game works (she only has two -- she just got the DS this Christmas.) so it seems it's not the DS that's broken.

So - you experienced gamers on here. Any recourse? Should she be able to send it back to the game company for a discounted exchange? It's going to take weeks worth of allowance for her to replace it otherwise, (Yes, I am the mean Mommy!)

leafyd

Buy the kid a new game.

2 games, wtf is that?

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Fat Tom

ok i worked for nintendo, first how old is the game, (how long have you had it) if it been longer then 90 days your fucked. but we cant track games' age so if you say you just bought it and told them it does not work and the store will not take it back, they most likley will repair it for you or replace it, if you can do any advance replacement on it, not sure if you can do it anymore on DS games, you will have to pay 5 bucks for shipping and handling but you will get it in a couple of days. give the details on the game and ill tell you how to get your shit taken care of for nothing or almost nothing if at all possible.

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btw do the other games work ok, test out other games if at all possible,

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marfarma

Yes, her other game works just fine, so the DS itself seems fine.

She got it for Christmas, and I bought it on black friday. So it was actually purchased less than 90 days ago.

Imagine Wedding Designer - Ubisoft

I'm not sure if you need anything else -- UPK # or codes from the cartridge itself, etc.

Fat Tom

Just call up Nintendo and they will take care of it for you, just tell them the game stopped working, they will have you do some troubleshooting that may or may not help most likely wont, just jump through there hoops and they will get you a reman copy or repair it, and it will take a little bit of time for you to get so dont be surprised, i think is about 10 to 15 days for shipping both ways and repair time.

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marfarma

I told my daughter what you said. Of course I wasn't at the computer at the moment, and couldn't quote you verbatim. I paraphrased as follows,

"Only two games! What's the matter with you, you cheap bastard! Buy the kid some games!"

She fell out laughing, and nearly busted a gut. Thought you'd like to know.

nachoninja

Imagine Wedding Designer - Ubisoft

this is hardly a game

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leafyd

Can we create an Amazon wishlist and send this kid some games already? This is total bullshit.

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marfarma

Actually, I heartily agree.

But she picked it out. She enjoys playing it. She's bummed it's broken. But she's happy to hear that Nintendo will probably replace it.

The other game she picked out was similar -- "NY Fashion Designer"

What can I say. She's not into impressing anyone with her "skilz."

popeye

Yea I took my daughter to Gamestop over the weekend for a new DS game. I was so trying to persuade her to pick up End War but she went for some sim horse game or something instead.

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projectv3

buy an R4 ...

HarveyJ

M3 Super cartidge that takes SD cards, and just puts ROMs on the bitch.

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Netphase

I would go with one of those options.

thunderlips

for real. why not just buy her a plastic bag to stick her head in?

RockDiesel

M3 DS Real is all you need. Never have to worry about broken games again.

Dr_Ngo

Cyclo DS Evolution is the BEST flashcart. Just got it today, <3

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RuDeDoGg

Magnets and electronics don't mix. You probably broke it

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erect

So the kid wants to be in fashion or design when she grows up ... WF needs to get off her ass about what she enjoys playing and let her be a kid.



HA

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Hpwandrew

teach her AM and maybe she'll be able to buy another one. She needs to be held accountable for breaking shit. Suddenly shit doesnt break when you're the one buying it.

marfarma

It's on the list. We're planning a community/directory site together. I described it and how people could use the site to find out about our local area -- schools and parks and such -- and that we could write about local businesses, etc. It didn't take but a moment before she asked me if they might want to buy ads on the site.

I was so proud. Brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it.

Oh, and she definitely will have to pay for the exchange, shipping and handling, and fee, if she can get it done. If not, then she'll have to buy another one herself. It's not even a question.

hannahmcintyre

Pokemon Crystal is the best DS game, hands down.

But now that I'm in Australia I don't have a charger that does 220v without exploding so I can't charge it anymore

Stupid EB games doesn't have extras.