My nintendo thoughts and discussion thread.

[bloomwaker]

I finally made up my mind to grab the Twilight Princess Picross game. I'm definitely enjoying it.

 

[JCnator]

Since my Japanese My Nintendo account has currently gotten 1000 platinum points, the point box seems to be full. This leads me to wonder what's the actual maximum capacity of a point box, if there is any. I'm aware that the priciest rewards currently cost 1000 platinum points each, yet I could possibly earn a bit more than 1000 platinum points within a month.

 

[Justin]

Since my Japanese My Nintendo account has currently gotten 1000 platinum points, the point box seems to be full. This leads me to wonder what's the actual maximum capacity of a point box, if there is any. I'm aware that the priciest rewards currently cost 1000 platinum points each, yet I could possibly earn a bit more than 1000 platinum points within a month.

Don't think there's any actual limit. It'd be included in the ToS probably if there was, like the expiry limit for example.

 

[JCnator]

Don't think there's any actual limit. It'd be included in the ToS probably if there was, like the expiry limit for example.

So, I could hold more than 1000 points on a point box? Makes sense, considering on how easy getting those 800+ platinum points are within a month just by consistently fulfilling all of those daily/weekly missions.

 

[DarkDesertFox]

How do some of you guys already have 1000 Platinum coins? I thought the only way to earn them was weekly sign ins for eShop and Miiverse (aside from linking accounts). Unless you got an advantage using a Japanese account?

 

[JCnator]

How do some of you guys already have 1000 Platinum coins? I thought the only way to earn them was weekly sign ins for eShop and Miiverse (aside from linking accounts). Unless you got an advantage using a Japanese account?

I already reached 1000 Platinum points in less than 5 days of using my North American account, most of which from the one-time bonuses. This is especially helped by being a former Club Nintendo member who receive a point code and pre-registered for Miitomo, both of which yielded me 200 points each.

Signing-in eShop and Miiverse do give you 30 points each. You would get 60 points per week. In 6 months, you would have 1200 points or so.

Although My Nintendo mentions what missions will earn you points, there's a few of them that aren't explicitly mentioned at all. One of which is a weekly mission that has you click the stray platinum coin to gain 30 points.
Another mission involves browsing the official Nintendo website of your region with your Nintendo Account logged in, which will automatically add 30 points to your tally.
Do both of these missions alongside with eShop and Miiverse, and you would gain 120 platinum points per week without using Miitomo at all. Speaking of which...

...This particular application indeed have missions that earn you platinum points, or more precisely Miitomo points. Miitomo points can be used in conjunction with platinum points when you redeem any platinum reward, provided that you do so via My Nintendo website. Doing so via Miitomo will only use Miitomo coins, even for the same rewards.
Just changing your Mii's clothing once and typing 3 answers will earn you 5 points each. Listening to 10 answers other than yours will also add 5 points. Receiving 5 comments to any of your answers will give you 10 points. So does receiving 5 hearts from any of your answers.
Combine all of these daily points and you could earn 35 per day. Don't forget to answer the weekly featured question for claiming those extra 25 points, which again isn't mentioned on the website.
Therefore, you can earn up to 270 Miitomo points per week with Miitomo alone.


With 120 platinum points, adding those 270 Miitomo points will make for a grand total of 390 points. That's a little more than six times the amount of platinum points you would otherwise receive per week. In two weeks, you could theoretically every exclusive platinum reward from the current lineup that isn't priced higher than 250 platinum points. It would take three weeks to reach a little more than 1000 platinum points, which should be enough to get either My Nintendo picross game or WarioWare: Touched!.


I've been considering writing a guide for My Nintendo on TBT, so it would be handy for an average user who want to make the most out of the reward system without having enough time to properly analyze the reward system.

 

[DarkDesertFox]

I already reached 1000 Platinum points in less than 5 days of using my North American account, most of which from the one-time bonuses. This is especially helped by being a former Club Nintendo member who receive a point code and pre-registered for Miitomo, both of which yielded me 200 points each.

Signing-in eShop and Miiverse do give you 30 points each. You would get 60 points per week. In 6 months, you would have 1200 points or so.

Although My Nintendo mentions what missions will earn you points, there's a few of them that aren't explicitly mentioned at all. One of which is a weekly mission that has you click the stray platinum coin to gain 30 points.
Another mission involves browsing the official Nintendo website of your region with your Nintendo Account logged in, which will automatically add 30 points to your tally.
Do both of these missions alongside with eShop and Miiverse, and you would gain 120 platinum points per week without using Miitomo at all. Speaking of which...

...This particular application indeed have missions that earn you platinum points, or more precisely Miitomo points. Miitomo points can be used in conjunction with platinum points when you redeem any platinum reward, provided that you do so via My Nintendo website. Doing so via Miitomo will only use Miitomo coins, even for the same rewards.
Just changing your Mii's clothing once and typing 3 answers will earn you 5 points each. Listening to 10 answers other than yours will also add 5 points. Receiving 5 comments to any of your answers will give you 10 points. So does receiving 5 hearts from any of your answers.
Combine all of these daily points and you could earn 35 per day. Don't forget to answer the weekly featured question for claiming those extra 25 points, which again isn't mentioned on the website.
Therefore, you can earn up to 270 Miitomo points per week with Miitomo alone.


With 120 platinum points, adding those 270 Miitomo points will make for a grand total of 390 points. That's a little more than six times the amount of platinum points you would otherwise receive per week. In two weeks, you could theoretically every exclusive platinum reward from the current lineup that isn't priced higher than 250 platinum points. It would take three weeks to reach a little more than 1000 platinum points, which should be enough to get either My Nintendo picross game or WarioWare: Touched!.


I've been considering writing a guide for My Nintendo on TBT, so it would be handy for an average user who want to make the most out of the reward system without having enough time to properly analyze the reward system.

I owe you a huge thanks for the 200 Platinum Points for previously being a Club Nintendo member. Since I don't check my email much I apparently missed the code and it was buried in my inbox, but I dug it up and redeemed it. I also didn't know about the stray coin and the official Nintendo site points. I assumed the stray coin was just for redeeming me signing into the weekly Miiverse. This is a really nice guide! Miitomo coins can really only be used for game tickets and the Mario outfit right now, right? I'm still saving a ton of coins up. Right now I'm at 850 Platinum coins and 750 Miitomo coins so I guess I missed some of the opportunities. I feel like I didn't input the pre-register code because today is the only time I remember redeeming a code on the website. I checked my email though and I didn't see anything else.

 

[JCnator]

[...]
Miitomo coins can really only be used for game tickets and the Mario outfit right now, right? I'm still saving a ton of coins up. Right now I'm at 850 Platinum coins and 750 Miitomo coins so I guess I missed some of the opportunities. [...]

Well, if you're accessing to My Nintendo rewards via Miitomo, all of the rewards that are displayed will be only compatible with Miitomo. Miitomo points will be used for these rewards and won't touch the other Platinum points you've accumulated.

However, if you're trying to redeem the same Miitomo rewards via My Nintendo website, you can use both Miitomo and Platinum points for these rewards. A few days ago, I've spent my only 95 Miitomo points at that moment, along with 155 Platinum points to redeem for my Mario outfit.
While I believe that the website will still use your Miitomo points first before chipping away the rest of the Platinum points, I'm still not entirely sure that the former would still be spent first if the amount of these points exceeds that of the regular Platinum points.

Based on how many Miitomo and Platinum points you've got at the moment you replied, you've amassed a grand total of 1600 Platinum points. Good job!

 

[pokedude729]

Does anyone know if buying the other versions of Fates via the in game shop counts towards Gold points?

 

[Reindeer]

Does anyone know if buying the other versions of Fates via the in game shop counts towards Gold points?

Are they listed as DLC? DLC does not count towards Gold.

 

[Akira-chan]

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[DarkDesertFox]

I wish I knew when the reward refresh days were. I'm trying to save my coins, but they expire in 6 months after you earn them so I can't wait too long. I already have a lot of the games that they offer discount rewards for and I'm not too interested in the Picross game. It's a shame some rewards are limited to just gold coins because those are the ones most appealing to me right now.

 

[Pokemanz]

It's a shame some rewards are limited to just gold coins because those are the ones most appealing to me right now.

In all honesty there should be a platinum > gold exchange rate. A ridiculous one if they must, but still. At least then when you finally buy something it's the most satisfying thing in the world.

 

[Akira-chan]

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[Coach]

I bought the two themes because I didn't see anything else worthwhile. To anyone else thinking about them, they have the same background music so there is not really too much difference.

 

[Stil]

Nintendo needs to start working more on video game making and not on money making. They are starting to lean more towards siphoning our pockets than creating a good gaming experience. Sad but it seems like that's where most companies are headed these days.

 

[kazaf]

I bought the two themes because I didn't see anything else worthwhile. To anyone else thinking about them, they have the same background music so there is not really too much difference.

Man, I should have seen your post before I bought the two themes. haha, lols. I also had the same thoughts as you - there was nothing that interested me and buying those two themes was just so that I could "spend coins". There isn't anything worthwhile on offer so I guess it wasn't such a big loss. lols. Hope Nintendo would improve their offerings further down the months.

Nintendo needs to start working more on video game making and not on money making. They are starting to lean more towards siphoning our pockets than creating a good gaming experience. Sad but it seems like that's where most companies are headed these days.

Sadly, I somewhat agree with you. I think that Nintendo is feeling the losses now (over the couple of years) and are trying to cash in on their IPs. I love Nintendo and their stance on "entertainment" and "enjoyment". Let's hope this continues.

 

[JCnator]

Out of the 2 themes available from My Nintendo, I prefer the Donkey Kong one over Mario. The color choices for that theme are not only appealing to the eyes, but also manages to completely avoid any visibility issue.
On the other hand, My Nintendo's Mario Theme suffers from some poor theme design decisions. The background colors aren't contrasting enough to provide good visibility. The folders could easily blend in the background and makes the first letter of the folder hard to read.

If you're debating on which themes to get from My Nintendo, I highly recommend you pick Donkey Kong over Mario. Seriously, the latter's theme is uncomfortable for the eyes.

 

[Akira-chan]

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[Pokemanz]

Dunno if anyone saw but there are two new missions available, both involving setting promotional e-mails to "Receive from Nintendo".

One's monthly, so you can just collect the same points every month if you keep it set.