It is a cheap deal.
This bundle plus postage (8-16 days) is around $340.
In Australia,it is hard to buy a 320GB console for less than $350.
Only one thing there,I want to mention is about DVD/BD code restriction.
PS3 BD games are all region free.
But DVD/BD have US code.
Make sure DVD/BD are US code or all region code.
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roughly $8 to get it quicker (cant believe they will send a ps3 but not a box of lucky charms lol)
What about power requirements? Does the ps3 have 240v compatible switching power supply?
Just swap the power cord with any Aussie figure 8 power cord
Region B blu ray movies will not work on this, you will have to get your blu ray movies from USA.
This deal isn't any good when you can't play any Blu-ray movie from Australian store.
most blu-rays are region free
Not sure if that is true.
Why would you be upset about $40 Aussie Blu-ray not working? You can get the same Blu-ray cheaper from Amazon. Do you hate your money so much?
Getting a non-AU region locked device is a massive pain in the ass… You can't buy anything locally, have to check if any are region-free, and you can't rent or swap any.
TL,DR; his point is valid.
I agree, it eliminates you from renting blu rays, borrowing from friends, buying secondhand. Add constantly have to check compatibility etc. Having a US PS3 would be a major PITA, especially to save $40.
a US ps3 is only a good option as 2nd ps3, If you cant afford one that doesnt make it not a deal
Yes the price on the item itself is cheap, but personally I'd be more inclined to get the HN Value bundle for $389 (320Gb + Uncharted3 + Wolverine bluray).
By the time you mess around with this, paying $348 (extra $8 for express shipping), then locate and buy an Aussie cable or power plug adaptor, and have to order in all your movies from the US, the extra $41 to just drop in to your local HN, pick one up take it home right away would be well worth it (and you get an awful movie to watch as a bonus! :))
Bu bu but. The PS3 box has Drake on it :(
My colleague got a 320GB PS3 + 2 controller + 3 games [ FIFA 12 , Uncharted 3 and can't remember what else] for $498 from JB hifi.
I think that's cheaper than this deal ?
So your friend paid $210 in bundled "value" on top of the $288 PS3 160 GB.
With $210 you could afford a significant hard drive upgrade and choose the extras you want, although I could not justify a hard drive upgrade.
They never used to ship that sort of item over here.