Latest Club Nintendo rewards: Super Mario RPG and Maboshi's Arcade

Club Nintendo has announced this month's rewards. The first is the Wii Virtual Console version of Super Mario RPG, which can be bought for just 200 coins. The SNES classic has received critical acclaim and is definitely worth playing. There's no word on whether or not it's coming to the Wii U Virtual Console with the standard enhancements (Off-TV Play, Restore Points, Miiverse community), but the Big N does offer a discount for those who wish to upgrade their Virtual Console games. It's up to you to decide whether to take the deal or "wait and see."

The second reward is Maboshi's Arcade, a WiiWare title which consists of three puzzle games. It can be downloaded for just 150 coins. You will need to access Wii Mode to download it, of course.

While this site is dedicated to the Wii U, many of our readers have Nintendo's handhelds as well. This month's portable offers include the 3DS Virtual Console version of Excitebike for 150 coins, and Art Style: Aquia which is available for 100 coins.

All of these offers expire on June 2nd. You can check out screenshots and videos via the link below.

Club Nintendo Official Website

Club Nintendo refunds Coins to Wii U owners who downloaded Super Metroid

Last month, Club Nintendo offered the Wii Virtual Console version of Super Metroid for just 150 Coins. Many Wii U owners took advantage of the deal, but there was an issue: Super Metroid is scheduled for release on the Wii U Virtual Console on May 15th and will be priced at just 30 cents for 30 days. Nintendo has realized that the promotion was ill-timed and refunds are being issued to those who downloaded the game. Here's the message they're sending out:

Dear Club Nintendo Member,

Thank you for your recent order of Super Metroid from Club Nintendo. We're sending this notification to let you know this title will be available from the Nintendo eShop for Wii U for 30 cents, as part of a special promotion starting on May 15.

Because you are a Wii U owner, we have refunded the 150 Coins you redeemed for Super Metroid. You may still use the code you received to download the game for free to play on Wii or Wii U. We hope you enjoy your game, and visit Club Nintendo again soon.

It's always good to see a company thinking of their customers.

Source: GoNintendo

Download free version of Tank! Tank! Tank!, get Club Nintendo coins

Update: The game no longer appears on the "Earn Coins" page on Club Nintendo. It may have been an error, and it is unclear if the deal is still in effect.

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Yesterday, a free version of Namco's Wii U launch title Tank! Tank! Tank! arrived on the Wii U eShop, with additional content available for purchase by those who want more options. If you haven't already downloaded the free-to-play game, here's an incentive for you to give it a chance: Club Nintendo is currently offering 60 coins to those who download it and complete a survey. Not bad.

Source: Nintendo World Report

Club Nintendo offering Super Punch-Out!! for 150 coins

Club Nintendo is currently offering the Wii Virtual Console version of Super Punch-Out!! for just 150 coins. If you don't already have it you should definitely consider picking it up. The offer is good until April 7th, 2013. You can check it out via the link below.
Video review by Kwing after the break.

Super Punch-Out!! - Club Nintendo

Club Nintendo offering Mario Tennis for 150 coins

Club Nintendo is currently offering the Wii Virtual Console version of Mario Tennis for just 150 coins. The classic game was originally released on the Nintendo 64 and received very good reviews. The deal is good until April 7th. You can check out the offer along with some screenshots and a short gameplay video via the link below.

Mario Tennis - Club Nintendo

New Club Nintendo Rewards - Paper Mario for 200 coins, Kirby Super Star for 150 coins

Club Nintendo is currently offering two classic games as rewards: Paper Mario can be purchased for 200 coins, while Kirby Super Star can be yours to download for just 150. The deals are valid until March 10th. Since the Wii U supports the Wii Virtual Console, you might want to consider these deals if you have some extra coins to spend. You can check out some screenshots and gameplay video on the official Club Nintendo website via the links below.

Paper Mario - Club Nintendo

Kirby Super Star - Club Nintendo

Club Nintendo accounts cannot be linked to the Wii Shop on the Wii U

According to a FAQ on Nintendo's official website, Club Nintendo accounts cannot be linked to the Wii Shop on the Wii U. This means members of Club Nintendo cannot earn coins for downloading Wii games to their Wii U. The official explanation states that this is due to "certain system restraints."

All Wii U games purchased on the Nintendo eShop are automatically registered to your Club Nintendo account. See the eligible products list to see what games are available for Coins. Note: Due to certain system constraints, Club Nintendo accounts cannot be linked to the Wii Shop on the Wii U. Games downloaded through the Wii Shop on the Wii U (in Wii mode) do not qualify for surveys or Coins.

Source: Nintendo

Gold Nunchuk is now available again from Club Nintendo

1/14/13 Update: The Gold Nunchuk is sold out again.

Nintendo said that the Gold Nunchuk would return in 2013 and they have made good on their promise. The prized item is now available again from Club Nintendo for 900 coins. They have posted a warning that there is a limited quantity, and also put an amusing disclaimer that says "The gold controller will simply be gold in color and will not contain any actual precious metals. You can check out the offer via the link below.


Gold Nunchuk - Club Nintendo

Club Nintendo offering Mario Kart 64 for 200 coins

Club Nintendo is currently offering Mario Kart 64 for 200 coins on the Virtual Console. The deal is good until February 10, 2013. If you have a Wii U or a Wii, you should definitely check out the offer. You can do so via the link below.

Mario Kart 64 - Club Nintendo


Video review by the Classic Game Room after the break.

Club Nintendo offering Mario Party 2 for 150 coins

Club Nintendo is currently offering the classic N64 game Mario Party 2 for just 150 coins. The offer is good until January 6, 2013. You can check it out via the link below.

Mario Party 2 - Club Nintendo

Club Nintendo offering 1080 Snowboarding for 150 coins

Club Nintendo is currently offering the classic Nintendo 64 game 1080 Snowboarding for just 150 coins. It received very good reviews when it was first released and IGN gave the Virtual Console version an 8.5 out of 10. The offer is good until January 6th, so if you have a Wii or Wii U you should check out the offer via the link below. Video review by Kwing after the break.

1080 Snowboarding - Club Nintendo

Nintendo says Gold Nunchuk will return in 2013

Yesterday, we reported that the Gold Nunchuk was available again from Club Nintendo. The accessory must be really popular as it has already sold out. If you weren't able to get your hands on one, you will have another chance. Nintendo of America has confirmed via Twitter that it will be in stock after New Year's Day.

The Gold Nunchuk will return to #ClubNintendo after the New Year. Start saving your Coins!


Source: Nintendo of America via Twitter

Club Nintendo offering WiiWare game ThruSpace for 150 coins - Video Review by CGR

Club Nintendo is currently offering the WiiWare title ThruSpace for just 150 coins. The object of the game is to rotate moving puzzle pieces so that they pass through holes in walls, sort of like a 3D version of Tetris (a comparison that many gamers have made). It features a variety of game modes and has online leaderboards so you can see how your skills stack up against everyone else. The offer is good "until December 9, 2012."

Most critics gave it a score of about 7 out of ten, and you can check out some of their reviews here on Metacritic. While a 7 is certainly a respectable score, some gamers consider that a little low. If you're still on the fence about the game, you can watch The Classic Game Room's video review after the break.

You can check out the offer via the following link:

ThruSpace - Club Nintendo

Gold Nunchuk now available from Club Nintendo

The Gold Nunchuk is now available again from Club Nintendo for 900 coins. They have posted a warning that there is a limited quantity, and also put an amusing disclaimer that says "The gold controller will simply be gold in color and will not contain any actual precious metals. You can check out the offer via the link below.


Gold Nunchuk - Club Nintendo

Gold Nunchuk returns to Club Nintendo on 11/26

Club Nintendo has announced the Gold Nunchuk will be available again on November 26th for 900 coins. They have posted a warning that there is a limited quantity, and also put an amusing disclaimer that says "The gold controller will simply be gold in color and will not contain any actual precious metals. You can check out the offer via the link below.


Gold Nunchuk - Club Nintendo

Register your Wii U with Club Nintendo, get 160 coins

Nintendo has posted instructions for registering the Wii U with a Club Nintendo account. Doing so and completing a survey will earn you 160 coins. Good to know. You can check out the procedure via the link below.

Wii U registration instructions - Club Nintendo

Club Nintendo offering Art Style: Rotozoa for 100 coins

Right now, Club Nintendo is offering the WiiWare game Art Style: Rotozoa for just 100 coins. IGN gave it an 8.0 out of 10, and other gaming outlets gave it good scores as well. For those of you who are getting a Wii U at launch, you should know that the offer expires on 11/25, one week after the North American launch of the Wii U. If you don't want to hassle with doing a Wii to Wii U transfer, you could wait a while longer and download it right to your new console. Of course, if you don't think you'll be getting a Wii U for quite some time, you can always download it to your Wii right now and transfer it later. You can check out the offer via the link below. Trailer after the break.

Art Style: Rotozoa - Club Nintendo

Art Style: Rotozoa Review - IGN

Club Nintendo offering Super Punch Out!! for 150 coins

Club Nintendo is currently offering Super Punch-Out!! for just 150 coins. Wii Virtual Console games can be transferred to the Wii U so if you have some extra coins to spend, you should definitely consider picking it up. The offer is good through November 14th. You can check it out via the link below. Video review by Kwing after the break.

Super Punch-Out!! - Club Nintendo

Club Nintendo now offering coins for Wii U titles

What better way to pass the time awaiting the Wii U launch than by earning some bonus coins at Club Nintendo?

Right now you can get 10 bonus coins by completing the surveys for New Super Mario Bros. U, Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge, Nintendo Land, and SingParty (these are "thinking of buying surveys" so coins will be awarded upon registration of the code inside the game).

Since Nintendo Land is a pack-in with the Wii U Deluxe set, this is like an extra bonus!

Click here to start earning coins



Rewards for purchasing Wii U games appear on Club Nintendo

Club Nintendo has begun posting Wii U games on their website, announcing rewards members will get for purchasing said games. You can take a look via the link below:

Wii U games - Club Nintendo