Monster Hunter Tri deals revealed

By Robert Purchese Published 23 March, 2010

Pre-order your copy, get a free head.

Anyone that pre-orders Wii game Monster Hunter Tri early enough will receive a free head from Capcom. The head of a dragon-like Rathalos creature, to be precise.

Or you can snap-up the Exclusive Edition that contains the Wii Speak accessory, a black Classic Controller, a copy of the game and the head of a sea-dwelling Lagiacrus. This is on sale at GAME for £69.99.

Monster Hunter Tri allows friends to team-up and fight gargantuan monster, killing them for their armour- and weapon-making loot. Sofa-based online co-op may suit a Western audience more readily than in Japan, where the game launched and disappeared quicker than expected - despite a full 40/40 mark from regional magazine Famitsu.

Monster Hunter Tri will be released for Wii on 23rd April.

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About Robert Purchese

Bertie is Eurogamer's Senior Staff Writer. When he's not hunting down news stories he's often found playing with his kids or gabbling about fantasy games and strange online worlds. @Clert on Twitter.

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Comments (24) Latest comment 2 years ago

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  • Gearskin #1 2 years ago

    Is that a goof? I thought the chest thing was exclusive to Game, and everywhere else got the Tri/Pad bundle?

  • ZuluHero #2 2 years ago

    well i ordered it as soon as I saw it - thanks SPAM :)

    /can't wait

  • Gearskin #3 2 years ago

    Colour me confused. Article detail has changed... Amazon now showing screenshot relating to article before edit haha.

  • Gearskin #4 2 years ago

    Conspiracy! Quick, someone from EG confirm what's the deal. I had pre-ordered the "Exclusive" bundle from Game but if Amazon are indeed stocking the exact same thing for half the price...

  • QPRobbie #5 2 years ago

    Hi all - it is an error buy Amazon, it is only at GAME.

    Check out http://www.facebook.com/MonsterHunterTri for all the latest UK Monster Hunter info.......it's normally pretty up to date.

  • Dark_Stranger #6 2 years ago

    Marketing companies will try anything these days, now its buy a game & get free head! sweet.

  • Gearskin #7 2 years ago

    @Robbie

    You sure? Game charge more than twice as much... for a cardboard box? Amazon seems to list the same contents, only change is the packaging.

  • FogHeart #8 2 years ago

    Oh....get a free head.

    Not free head.

    /leaves.

  • vyseofhr #9 2 years ago

    I just caught the amazon 30.99 before they raised the price by £5. I still don't think it'll end up 'existing', they'll send me a cancellation email, but it was too good to miss at that price.

  • Gearskin #10 2 years ago

    April 2nd release date too.

  • FortysixterUK #11 2 years ago

    Whichever one gives me the Controller,Mic and game for cheapest gets to live with me :)

    Ordered both. Lets see what happens

  • swissorc #12 2 years ago

    very excited yay! ps GAME your never getting my money!

  • VeggieWokker #13 2 years ago

    It's not exclusive to game. It's mentioned on the Belgian Nintendo website and there are no Game stores here. Also, not only do you get a Lagiacrus and, in case you preorder, a Rathalos, but you can also get a Qurupeco head if you register the game on the Nintendo website. I have preordered it on Amazon.co.uk and in a local FNAC store, to make sure I'll get all three.
    Edited by VeggieWokker at 23/03/10 @ 13:47

  • youhavenomail #14 2 years ago

    Those two massive age ratings boxes ruin the chest, unsurprisingly. And one of them says 12 while the other says 16. Make up your freaking minds between the pair of you!

  • WinterSnowblind #15 2 years ago

    @VeggieWokker
    You have a source on that? I can't seem to find any information about registering on the Nintendo site.

  • YenRug #16 2 years ago

    [link url=http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2010/hunt_down_your_exclusive_monster_hunter_tri_bundle_now_16536.html
    ]http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news...[/link]

    22/03/2010

    Hunt down your exclusive Monster Hunter Tri bundle now!

    Monster Hunter Tri, the game everyone is talking about, roars into life across Europe on 23rd April 2010, and hunters that snap up a copy of the game or any bundle early will receive a stunning free Rathalos head figurine.

    Europeans also have the opportunity to become the ultimate hunter by picking up the exclusive Ultimate Hunter Pack, a bundle which includes the game, a black Classic Controller Pro, Wii Speak accessory and a Lagiacrus head figurine. The Ultimate Hunter Pack will be available from launch.

    No ordinary action game, Monster Hunter Tri features an entire living and breathing ecosystem, where monsters interact authentically and naturally with each other, their environment – and you.

    You play an up-and-coming hunter in a land where humans and monsters co-exist. Your battles with the fearsome creatures you face will be challenging, tactical and you will learn to pick them wisely, respecting the monsters and seeking to defeat them only in order to gain vital items for your quest.

    A story-led single-player mode allows players to immerse themselves into the game’s huge world, and multiplayer modes offer an additional level of excitement. Play co-operatively in a two player split screen mode or team up with friends online and take part in epic battles with enormous monsters. With full Wii Speak compatibility, hunters can share their knowledge of monsters’ weaknesses, discuss hunting strategy in real time, and even cry for help when needed or celebrate after a victorious battle.

    Pre-order your copy or bundle now to ensure you collect a beautiful Rathalos head figurine. Monster Hunter Tri launches in Europe on 23rd April 2010.

  • VeggieWokker #17 2 years ago

    [link url=http://www.nintendo.be/NOE/fr_BE/news/2010/dnichez_ds_aujourdhui_votre_pack_exclusif_monster_hunter_tri__16536.html
    ]http://www.nintendo.be/NOE/fr_BE/news/20...[/link]
    But it's in French. A few hours ago they removed the info about the Rathalos head. I'll upload the picture when I get home, it's on my home pc.

  • FortysixterUK #18 2 years ago

    Clicking on the link at the start of this forum takes you to the Amazon page, but now you can't order the game.
    They have sussed it methinks.
    Cancellation emails en route I suspect

  • VeggieWokker #19 2 years ago

    Here is what the site looked like before they took away the Rathalos info and picture: News Page
    And this is the picture of all three heads: Heads
    Edited by VeggieWokker at 24/03/10 @ 07:43

  • ZuluHero #20 2 years ago


    @FortysixterUK

    Maybe it was limited stock? Still haven't received a cancellation email.

    /bated breath

  • YenRug #21 2 years ago

    @VeggieWokker

    I take it the French site is now saying similar to the UK one: one bust for pre-ordering, the other bust in the deluxe boxset?

    I think I prefer the Rathalos to the Qurupeco bust, though, with the Qurupeco looking like some kind of demented frog.

  • VeggieWokker #22 2 years ago

    @Yenrug: Actually, they don't mention the preorder anymore. The Qurupeco is a bonus for early registration.

  • FortysixterUK #23 2 years ago

    BOOM....Amazon cancel.....


    Dear Customer We are contacting you regarding your Amazon.co.uk order for the following item:

    ASIN B0037CJYVY Monster Hunter Tri with Classic Controller Pro and Speak Limited Bundle (Wii)

    It has been brought to our attention that another retailer has exclusive rights to this ASIN. Therefore, we are unable to provide this item on the Amazon.co.uk website. For this reason, this item has been cancelled from your order; you have not been charged for it. We do have two possible alternative items in stock. If you are interested in ordering either of these titles, you can go directly to our listing for it using the following link:
    Monster Hunter Tri (Wii) by Capcomhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002V... Monster Hunter Tri with Classic Controller Pro (Wii) by Nintendohttp://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0037...
    We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.
    Thank you for your patience and understanding.
    Warmest regards, Customer Service DepartmentAmazon.co.uk


    **sigh** £69.99 from Game it then......

  • VeggieWokker #24 2 years ago

    Preordered on Amazon Germany, two of them. With two Rathalos heads. Online co-op with my bother ftw :).