PS3 Deals? - Page 5

dillusional · 25th February 2009, 9:30 AM

Well Chullora is not far away

Really appreciate you going to the trouble of finding the deals though.

God damn. Just saw your edit. Buy the 60 anyway, the backwards compatibility is worth it!!

HyRax1 · 25th February 2009, 9:39 AM

Sydney Metro may be out of stock, but I just rang Bathurst and they have confirmed they have NINE 40GB PS3's in stock (she even went to the stand to count them for me).

I've reserved two for myself, so that leaves 7 for the rest of you peeps.

I'm off!

SSJX · 25th February 2009, 9:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dillusional

Lol me too. So just to confirm, this is the 40gb PS3 that has PS2 compatibility right?

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Originally Posted by HyRax1

From memory, yes, but it's the software emulation of the PS2 Emotion Engine, not the ones with the physical Emotion Engine hardware like the American & Japanese PS3's.

Incorrect. 40Gb nor 80Gb consoles DO NOT have any PS2 backwards compatibility whatsoever. Only the 60Gb consoles have PS2 BC.

This is in relation to 'PAL' produced consoles (not that there is any region coding)

dillusional · 25th February 2009, 9:49 AM

So there is no point in buying it then?

According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ps3 SSJX is correct. I'm just going to resell it on ebay anyway, but I thought i'd be in for a total steal if it was BC.

HyRax1 · 25th February 2009, 9:55 AM

A PS3's a PS3 - who cares? I don't really play my older games much anyway.

If you can get to Bathurst today, then it's no problem. Public Transport is too slow, so it's eactually easier to rent a car for $150 and drive there. Since I'm buying two, I can split the cost of the car rental with my mate and it still ends up being a lot cheaper at $475 each.

It sucks, but we won't see any PS3 below $500 retail for at least another year I reckon.

dillusional · 25th February 2009, 10:16 AM

The backwards compatible PS3's are selling for double the price of standard ones. Thats why I care

HyRax1 · 25th February 2009, 12:34 PM

I'm halfway to Bathurst atm, and I just rang my brother who's a Sony rep. He says that the 40GB PS3's are identical to the $700 80GB PS3's except for two items - the hard-drive size and the SixAxis is replaced with the Dualshock3 controller. 2.5" HDD's are cheap and the Dualshock3 controller is a whole $80 from most places apparently, so he's gobsmacked that Big W are doing this deal, so I'm getting one for him as a second unit for his bedroom (he already has an original $1,000 unit in his lounge) because his staff discount won't get anywhere close to that!

So, I now have a grand total of seven PS3's to buy - Big W have reserved them for me already and they said they'll hold onto the last two for me as well if I find a couple more buyers.

Back on the road...

gregpolk · 25th February 2009, 2:17 PM

I believe the 80gbs have a die shrink don't they? Don't think it lowered the wattage by much anyway when they shrank it.

RB44 · 25th February 2009, 2:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HyRax1

Rather than waste time ringing around every single store, I rang Big W's Service Centre on 02 8885 0000. You can give them your post code for your nearest store, and the product code and THEY can look up which stores have stock.

For Sydney-siders, the following stores DO NOT have any 40GB PS3 stock (Product Code 6575861) left:

North Ryde (Macquarie Centre)
Brookvale
Winston Hills
Campsie
Auburn
Blacktown
Fairfield
Pagewood
Richmond
Penrith

EDIT: The following stores HAD stock left but now do not:

Bankstown
Chullora
Plumpton

EDIT2: Ringing around the last few stores not on my list above, I have confirmed that all SYDNEY METRO stores are out of stock of the 40GB PS3, though one did have a 60GB PS3 available, but was too closely priced to the 80GB unit. BUGGER!!

Called like 5 stores in brisbane none have stock.

HyRax1 · 25th February 2009, 2:41 PM

I'm in Bathurst right now and Im taking away eight of these PS3's, however Big W have apologised to me - they miscounted - they have ELEVEN units all up here (minus the eight I'm taking). If there is anyone in Metro Sydney who wants one, I'm prepared to buy it now and bring it down - you'll need to collect from me. I will not ship it anywhere, including interstate.

EDIT: Deals done - I ended up buying all eleven of them.

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 25th February 2009, 2:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HyRax1

I'm in Bathurst right now and Im taking away eight of these PS3's, however Big W have apologised to me - they miscounted - they have ELEVEN units all up here (minus the eight I'm taking). If there is anyone in Metro Sydney who wants one, I'm prepared to buy it now and bring it down - you'll need to collect from me. I will not ship it anywhere, including interstate.

Going to be ebaying all of them or what?

Santa · 25th February 2009, 2:54 PM

How much are we talking?

And the difference is no ds3?

Might arrange with my friends to chip in to get one for a friend.

HyRax1 · 25th February 2009, 4:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DiGiTaL MoNkEY

Going to be ebaying all of them or what?

Nah, I hate people that do that - I have buyers for all eleven, though two are being a bit iffy at the moment because they won't commit. Worse case is that I EBay the last two if they pull out.

I now have a boot-load of PS3's (two didn't fit, so they're in the back) and am heading home with a big grin on my face.

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Originally Posted by Santa

How much are we talking?

And the difference is no ds3?

Might arrange with my friends to chip in to get one for a friend.

SixAxis instead of Dualshock 3, 40GB HDD (easily upgradable yourself) and will run warmer than the current PS3's on sale due to the slightly larger manufacturing process.

PM me if you're still interested because if these other two guys don't commit by tomorrow, I'm putting them up for someone else to take. Price is cost plus split of car rental and petrol which will add probably no more than $30-$40 to the price.

EDIT: Just got home after refueling and quickly did the math. Final price - cheaper than I expected - $420.

303-Acid · 25th February 2009, 8:26 PM

ha...nice effort! Post a pic of your days haul

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 25th February 2009, 9:00 PM

I guess there is no chance of getting these 40gb PS3's tomorrow?

One of my mates is keen on one (if there are any in melb). Does anyone know if the product code would still work?

Anyway will give it a try

25th February 2009, 9:39 AM	#62
HyRax1 48656C6C6F20576F726C6421 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: At a desk. Distro:Ubuntu Posts: 7,077	Sydney Metro may be out of stock, but I just rang Bathurst and they have confirmed they have NINE 40GB PS3's in stock (she even went to the stand to count them for me). I've reserved two for myself, so that leaves 7 for the rest of you peeps. I'm off! __________________ If practice makes perfect, and nobody's perfect, why practice?

25th February 2009, 9:49 AM	#64
dillusional Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wahroonga Posts: 571	So there is no point in buying it then? According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ps3 SSJX is correct. I'm just going to resell it on ebay anyway, but I thought i'd be in for a total steal if it was BC. Last edited by dillusional; 25th February 2009 at 9:54 AM.

25th February 2009, 9:55 AM	#65
HyRax1 48656C6C6F20576F726C6421 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: At a desk. Distro:Ubuntu Posts: 7,077	A PS3's a PS3 - who cares? I don't really play my older games much anyway. If you can get to Bathurst today, then it's no problem. Public Transport is too slow, so it's eactually easier to rent a car for $150 and drive there. Since I'm buying two, I can split the cost of the car rental with my mate and it still ends up being a lot cheaper at $475 each. It sucks, but we won't see any PS3 below $500 retail for at least another year I reckon. __________________ If practice makes perfect, and nobody's perfect, why practice?

25th February 2009, 12:34 PM	#67
HyRax1 48656C6C6F20576F726C6421 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: At a desk. Distro:Ubuntu Posts: 7,077	I'm halfway to Bathurst atm, and I just rang my brother who's a Sony rep. He says that the 40GB PS3's are identical to the $700 80GB PS3's except for two items - the hard-drive size and the SixAxis is replaced with the Dualshock3 controller. 2.5" HDD's are cheap and the Dualshock3 controller is a whole $80 from most places apparently, so he's gobsmacked that Big W are doing this deal, so I'm getting one for him as a second unit for his bedroom (he already has an original $1,000 unit in his lounge) because his staff discount won't get anywhere close to that! So, I now have a grand total of seven PS3's to buy - Big W have reserved them for me already and they said they'll hold onto the last two for me as well if I find a couple more buyers. Back on the road... __________________ If practice makes perfect, and nobody's perfect, why practice?

25th February 2009, 2:41 PM	#70
HyRax1 48656C6C6F20576F726C6421 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: At a desk. Distro:Ubuntu Posts: 7,077	I'm in Bathurst right now and Im taking away eight of these PS3's, however Big W have apologised to me - they miscounted - they have ELEVEN units all up here (minus the eight I'm taking). If there is anyone in Metro Sydney who wants one, I'm prepared to buy it now and bring it down - you'll need to collect from me. I will not ship it anywhere, including interstate. EDIT: Deals done - I ended up buying all eleven of them. __________________ If practice makes perfect, and nobody's perfect, why practice? Last edited by HyRax1; 25th February 2009 at 4:48 PM.

25th February 2009, 9:30 AM	#61
dillusional Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wahroonga Posts: 571	Well Chullora is not far away Really appreciate you going to the trouble of finding the deals though. God damn. Just saw your edit. Buy the 60 anyway, the backwards compatibility is worth it!!

25th February 2009, 10:16 AM	#66
dillusional Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wahroonga Posts: 571	The backwards compatible PS3's are selling for double the price of standard ones. Thats why I care

25th February 2009, 2:17 PM	#68
gregpolk Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,347	I believe the 80gbs have a die shrink don't they? Don't think it lowered the wattage by much anyway when they shrank it.

25th February 2009, 2:54 PM	#72
Santa Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 540	How much are we talking? And the difference is no ds3? Might arrange with my friends to chip in to get one for a friend.

25th February 2009, 8:26 PM	#74
303-Acid Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Beaumaris, Vic Posts: 1,730	ha...nice effort! Post a pic of your days haul __________________ Laptop: Dell Studio XPS 13 [Intel Core 2 Duo P9600 2.66GHz \| 4GB RAM \| 120GB SSD \| NVIDIA Hybrid SLI \| Windows 8 Pro] PC: [Intel Core Quad Q9550 @ 3.2GHz \| 8GB DDR2-1066 RAM \| MSI P45 Neo2 \| 120GB Sandisk Extreme SSD \| 2x HD6850 Crossfire \| Asus Xonar D1 \| Windows 8 Pro]

25th February 2009, 9:00 PM	#75
DiGiTaL MoNkEY Inverted Monkey Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 26,699	I guess there is no chance of getting these 40gb PS3's tomorrow? One of my mates is keen on one (if there are any in melb). Does anyone know if the product code would still work? Anyway will give it a try Last edited by DiGiTaL MoNkEY; 25th February 2009 at 9:10 PM.