Would it be rude to recommend someone to return a console you don't want?

Submitted by Beneficial-Win9930 t3_11jbaya in consoles

I don't want to sound like I'm being disrespectful or anything. Recently my family gifted me a Nintendo Switch as a birthday present for me but I'm really not interested in having a console truth be told. I really don't have much of an interest in the Switch because I've never been a huge fan of Nintendo in general. I had a Wii U but after playing BOTW on it I didn't have an interest in what the company does next.

I feel bad for entertaining the idea of telling my family they should get a refund for this product because I typically play very few games (outside of my gaming PC that's it). The games are also very expensive and I don't like the idea of playing online.

I'm not sure they have time to return it but would it be rude to recommend them return it for their money's worth?

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toasterovenly t1_jb1w4lm wrote

I think it would be wise to talk to them openly. Especially be open about the things you like and dislike so they don't get you a gift you don't want in the future. I don't mean just once. I mean in general. Communicate with people. Tell them about yourself. Listen to what they tell you. The problem is not you or them, it's communication. Another suggestion for the future is to make a big wishlist for your birthday or Christmas that hopefully people use as a guide when buying a gift.

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Beneficial-Win9930 OP t1_jb1xt68 wrote

They're not the biggest fans of video games so I guess because Nintendo is defacto "video game company" they felt like I would like the system. It's not their fault I feel like they assumed well.

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toasterovenly t1_jb1zqbk wrote

Just open the conversation with love and understanding.

>I know you were trying to make me happy and I am really happy that you thought of me. I'm not sure I'll be able to get much use out of it, could we collaborate on another gift?

Or something like that.

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Brainvillage t1_jb3bia1 wrote

My personal philosophy is to never return gifts. Keep it around, try it out, you may like it. Never know when it will come in useful.

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Beneficial-Win9930 OP t1_jb51cph wrote

I tried it for a week but did not enjoy my time with the system. The games are just too expensive and I'm still not a fan of Nintendo and have buyers remorse over the Wii U really.

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OkSquash8739 t1_jb265fp wrote

A gift is a gift. You are not entitled to one. You will hurt them no matter your delivery so it is up to you.

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New-Credit-3955 t1_jb1vvss wrote

Could hurt theie feelings I wouldn't but that's just me.

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Beneficial-Win9930 OP t1_jb1xdkk wrote

I don't want to hurt their feelings because I feel like it would be rude to return a gift but at the same time I don't feel right about them spending money on something I wouldn't use.

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lifeisasimulation- t1_jb48hy2 wrote

My feelings would be more hurt knowing i spent so much money on something for someone and they just pretended to like it and use it when in reality it never got used.

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lifeisasimulation- t1_jb48g08 wrote

Yes absolutely.

Be direct otherwise the same will happen again in the future

Telling the truth builds trust. Hiding the truth creates uncertainty

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ElSelcho t1_jb4k9ph wrote

Same applies when your loved one makes a meal they are proud of. If you're not honest they think you like it and make it more often.

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lifeisasimulation- t1_jb4zir8 wrote

Or anything in life.

Be truthful and direct rather than deceitful for the sake of kindness

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Frosty-Presence2776 t1_jb4adac wrote

Just say thankyou and be grateful. If you don't use it then fine.

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thefjordster t1_jb4fnqv wrote

If it's unopened and can still be returned for full price, I would tell them to return it.

Just tell them how much you appreciate the gift but given how expensive it is you wouldn't feel right keeping something you wouldn't use.

That's what I'd do at least.

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Ty-douken t1_jb1vzon wrote

As long as you aren't a jerk about it I don't see a problem with telling them thanks, but you won't use it enough to justify their gifting it. I would also keep in mind the sequel to BOTW is coming out in May & will only be on Switch if you have any interest in that.

As long as you don't present it in a rude way I can't see why they would have any issue with it.

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originsspeedrunner t1_jb2q1lu wrote

I would just keep it. You could use it for games like Mario kart when friends come over. It’s really fun

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ISpitSaliva t1_jb2we2t wrote

Hack it and use to stream your PC games?

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lifeisasimulation- t1_jb48lut wrote

Just say, "hey family member, thank you so much for thinking of me with this gift. However as much as i am appreciative of the gesture, i know that I won't actually ever use this. That's why I'm wondering if you are able to return or exchange it, or if you have a receipt so i may"

If they react negatively to that, they are extremely immature

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reality-escapeartist t1_jb5aial wrote

Keep it, it's not like it's taking up much room. Plus you can either see it as an investment and sell it when it's considered vintage, or make it a cool present for someone you care about

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EisregenHihi t1_jb5pgxk wrote

Its rude to not wait to play at least totk after botw was such a masterpiece smh

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Beneficial-Win9930 OP t1_jb68tcv wrote

>Only you and mods of this community can see this
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>5.7k

I didn't enjoy my time with BOTW when I finished it on the Wii U at the time.

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