Importing a PS3 from USA

IPfreely · 22nd November 2009, 12:49 PM

I've been thinking of getting a PS3 slim from America via a relative who is flying to Sydney for Christmas. It is only $299US compared to $450-$499 over here.

What are the pros/cons of using an import PS3?

For me the biggest pro other than the price is the region A Bluray playback. Importing blurays from America is a lot cheaper than buying them here in Australia.

I know about the games DLC issue but that is not a big worry for me as I will be buying most games locally.

Any other downsides to buying an import PS3?

SLATYE · 22nd November 2009, 1:07 PM

Disadvantages:

Blu-ray and DVD playback regions, although you've indicated that you consider this to be an advantage.
If you want to use PS1 games on it, they'll have to be NTSC-U/C ones (because they are region coded).
Warranty. If it dies, Sony Australia won't fix it. It'll have to go back to the US for repairs.

22nd November 2009, 12:49 PM	#1
IPfreely Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,901	Importing a PS3 from USA I've been thinking of getting a PS3 slim from America via a relative who is flying to Sydney for Christmas. It is only $299US compared to $450-$499 over here. What are the pros/cons of using an import PS3? For me the biggest pro other than the price is the region A Bluray playback. Importing blurays from America is a lot cheaper than buying them here in Australia. I know about the games DLC issue but that is not a big worry for me as I will be buying most games locally. Any other downsides to buying an import PS3?

22nd November 2009, 1:07 PM	#2
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