Buying Games Through Ebay

Erwino · 21st March 2010, 9:27 PM

Is there anything i should know before purchasing some games from here.

http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/Aussi...__W0QQ_armrsZ1

It looks legit and all and prices seem to be close to 40% cheaper then retail at EB games.

But last thing i wanna do is get scammed some how.

SLATYE · 21st March 2010, 9:38 PM

They may not be Australian copies. Games are often a fair bit cheaper overseas.

Erwino · 21st March 2010, 9:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SLATYE

They may not be Australian copies. Games are often a fair bit cheaper overseas.

Will i notice they are not australian copies?

As in voice over will be in japenese or menu will be writtin in japenese?

also will it affect xbox live?

Pinkeh · 21st March 2010, 11:34 PM

The only thing you should be concerned about is that the seller is reliable (power sellers are usually ok) and that the game you purchase is PAL / suitable for your console.

Also read up on Grey Market.

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Computer Games

Purchasing some games from online content distribution systems, such as Valve's Steam, simply requires entering a valid CD key to associate with an account. In 2007, after the release of The Orange Box, Valve deactivated accounts with CD keys that were purchased outside of the consumer's territory in order to maintain the integrity of region-specific licensing. This generated complaints from North American customers who had circumvented their Steam end-user license agreement by purchasing The Orange Box through cheaper, Asian retailers.[3][4]

Not really sure if Xbox Live cares as long as it's not Black Market games.

Erwino · 22nd March 2010, 11:10 AM

Ok it seems the games are NTSC and not PAL. so that would explain why they are cheaper.

How will this difference affect me?

DJ Fusion · 22nd March 2010, 11:32 AM

Depends on what kind of TV you have. Make google your friend.

1800-gumby · 22nd March 2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ Fusion

Depends on what kind of TV you have. Make google your friend.

I think we can assume he isn't using a 10 year old CRT.

Pal and NTSC mean nothing on a digital TV, provided the game isn't region locked you won't notice any difference what so ever. At most you'll get an option for another language in game as well as a dual language manual and box art.

Anything I buy near release is normally an international copy, 95% of current games aren't region locked either.

l.lai · 22nd March 2010, 4:43 PM

Buy from UK online retailers, reliable (arrives within 5 business days) and the service is good!

break · 22nd March 2010, 4:47 PM

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Originally Posted by l.lai

Buy from UK online retailers, reliable (arrives within 5 business days) and the service is good!

Agreed.

I've bought from overseas for a number of Xbox 360 games and I've had great success each time.

I bought 'Rock Band 2' when it was released in the UK for PAL for ~$100 delivered, and more recently I bought 'Forza 3' two weeks after Aus release for ~$50 delivered from the UK.

Furthermore, I often find if you want a month or two after release here in Aus, you can typically find the game on ebay from a UK vendor <$50, even sometimes as low as ~$30 AUD inc postage.

Pinkeh · 23rd March 2010, 2:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1800-gumby

I think we can assume he isn't using a 10 year old CRT.

Pal and NTSC mean nothing on a digital TV, provided the game isn't region locked you won't notice any difference what so ever. At most you'll get an option for another language in game as well as a dual language manual and box art.

Anything I buy near release is normally an international copy, 95% of current games aren't region locked either.

We still have two 18 year old Sony 40" Trinitron CRT televisions in perfect working order sitting in the lounge. Quality craftsmenship made in Sony Japan TV's just refuse to die. We've had two digital TV's cark it at work after 2 years.

But yeah, PAL/NTSC just depends on your TV and console compatibility.

Erwino · 24th March 2010, 9:04 AM

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Originally Posted by l.lai

Buy from UK online retailers, reliable (arrives within 5 business days) and the service is good!

what are some good UK online retailers??

Pentium_4 · 27th March 2010, 10:57 AM

I recently bought an Xbox 360 game through enbstore on eBay, who are in Brisbane as well. PAL copy, brand new in plastic, everything was perfect, just as you would have bought in store and at about 30-50% off the cheapest retail price I could find. Played it on Live and worked perfectly. Fast delivery too! So might be worthwhile having a look there.

Erwino · 27th March 2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pentium_4

I recently bought an Xbox 360 game through enbstore on eBay, who are in Brisbane as well. PAL copy, brand new in plastic, everything was perfect, just as you would have bought in store and at about 30-50% off the cheapest retail price I could find. Played it on Live and worked perfectly. Fast delivery too! So might be worthwhile having a look there.

Who was the seller??

symxaus · 27th March 2010, 12:19 PM

i searched enbstore no luck

TheChemist · 27th March 2010, 1:03 PM

I get xbox 360 games on ebay from Dungeon Crawl

http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/Dunge...__W0QQ_armrsZ1

They have a shopfront in Melbourne (though, its cheaper to buy through eBay) and their warehouse is in Melb. I've always had my games delivered the next business day after paying.

21st March 2010, 9:27 PM	#1
Erwino Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 1,206	Buying Games Through Ebay Is there anything i should know before purchasing some games from here. http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/Aussi...__W0QQ_armrsZ1 It looks legit and all and prices seem to be close to 40% cheaper then retail at EB games. But last thing i wanna do is get scammed some how.

21st March 2010, 9:38 PM	#2
SLATYE SLATYE, not SLAYTE Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 25,773	They may not be Australian copies. Games are often a fair bit cheaper overseas. __________________ Main system: Phenom II X4 920 \| 8GB (4x 2GB) DDR2-800 \| Gigabyte M57SLI-S4 v2.0 \| Leadtek Geforce 9600GSO 384MB \| Enermax Modu82+ 525W \| 1TB Hitachi HDD \| 3.5" + 5.25" FDD Laptop: Compal EL80 \| C2D T7200 \| 320GB Fujistu HDD \| 2GB DDR2-667 \| GF Go 7600

22nd March 2010, 4:43 PM	#8
l.lai Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,264	Buy from UK online retailers, reliable (arrives within 5 business days) and the service is good! __________________ Training at: VT1-Gym

27th March 2010, 12:19 PM	#14
symxaus Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western Sydney Rep Posts: 255	i searched enbstore no luck __________________ Good Trades: Drex, SkItZo666, akqrate, RAtSAcK, MoMaN69, Mack.Attack, cscottaus, blackbart53, gunn1erysrgt, enoch10, Narcoticx2,sanousie,gturtle48,Garido

22nd March 2010, 11:10 AM	#5
Erwino Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 1,206	Ok it seems the games are NTSC and not PAL. so that would explain why they are cheaper. How will this difference affect me?

22nd March 2010, 11:32 AM	#6
DJ Fusion Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,868	Depends on what kind of TV you have. Make google your friend.

27th March 2010, 10:57 AM	#12
Pentium_4 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Home Posts: 257	I recently bought an Xbox 360 game through enbstore on eBay, who are in Brisbane as well. PAL copy, brand new in plastic, everything was perfect, just as you would have bought in store and at about 30-50% off the cheapest retail price I could find. Played it on Live and worked perfectly. Fast delivery too! So might be worthwhile having a look there.

27th March 2010, 1:03 PM	#15
TheChemist R.I.P Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,041	I get xbox 360 games on ebay from Dungeon Crawl http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/Dunge...__W0QQ_armrsZ1 They have a shopfront in Melbourne (though, its cheaper to buy through eBay) and their warehouse is in Melb. I've always had my games delivered the next business day after paying.