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Thread ID: 74344 2006-11-19 08:19:00 The PS3 Metla (12) PC World Chat
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500424 2006-11-19 09:07:00 :eek: Is that the RRP, or did the retailer put a huge markup on it for no better reason than people will pay it on launch day?

Gameplanet and The Gamesman both have it listed at that price.....There is also a model with a smaller HD that may be made available at $999.
Metla (12)
500425 2006-11-19 09:10:00 America and US launch only at this stage


DOH!, Thats was meant to be America and Japan.....
Metla (12)
500426 2006-11-19 09:32:00 The Nintendo Wii is going to be on the market for $250 US, which comes to $374 NZ, yet Noel Leemings have them listed at $500.That seems to be the way all to often with electronics. I worked out that with a 40-inch X series Bravia, I could fly to Australia, buy one there, have it shipped to New Zealand and pay the necessary taxes and still save money compared with buying it in New Zealand (not to mention the model they have there is a higher end model - integrated HD digital tuner, PCMCIA slot etc). I guess they work on the principle that only a small number of people will kick up a fuss and therefore they can get away with pretty much any price. maccrazy (6741)
500427 2006-11-19 09:57:00 Speaking of rip-offs, The Nintendo Wii is going to be on the market for $250 US, which comes to $374 NZ, yet Noel Leemings have them listed at $500.

And yes, I realise we are a smaller market and on the bottem of the world but If i can purchase one item from a retailer in the US and get it sent all the way around the world and dropped off at my door for $100 less then what they are listed at a major NZ retailer then someone has arse-jacked the prices.
Ah, but think of the superlative and specialised service that NL's highly qualified staff are able to offer you. Those sort of people are hard to find :yuck:
R2x1 (4628)
500428 2006-11-19 19:17:00 The price of the Wii NZ wide is $499.95 not just NL.

As far as I know the 60GB PS3 is $1199.95 o.O
trinsic (6945)
500429 2006-11-19 20:17:00 Hi Beetle.....as mentioned above you'll be looking at approx. $999 for a basic PS3, or $1199 for one with more features.....bigger HD maybe?

But then this is just gossip so far.

PS2's are presently under $199.00 at most places.....whether or not the PS3 release will bring this down further.....I don't know. But it's unlikely to be before Xmas.....you might be better waiting for the new years sales?????

I know I am :thumbs:

T
allblack (6574)
500430 2006-11-19 20:41:00 So i shouldnt expect a ps2 for xmas............but new years instead Allblack....? :p wrapping it in pre loved xmas paper will be fine...:D

:D

beetle:illogical
beetle (243)
500431 2006-11-19 21:02:00 hahahaha......that's funny Beets.......must be the water up there:p

You expect a present AND wrapping? Must be a chick thing....

But hey....tis the season for giving......so PM me your address and I'll send ya some pre-loved wrapping paper.....

AB
allblack (6574)
500432 2006-11-19 21:05:00 Forget the paper then just send the present.:p


beetle :lol:
beetle (243)
500433 2006-11-19 21:12:00 The paper WAS the present:lol: allblack (6574)
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