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Wireless Xbox 360 Controller for Windows for $35+ $4.90 Postage at MightyApe

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Wireless Xbox 360 Controller for Windows for $35+ $4.90 Postage at MightyApe
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Lmythbror on 15/06/2012 - 15:41 mightyape.com.au (752 clicks)
Last edited 20/06/2012 - 20:47

This controller is compatible with PC and Xbox. It includes the dongle for PC.

Microsoft sells two products that include an Xbox wireless controller:
http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/Xbox360/Accessories/Controllers/xb…
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/xbox-360-wireless-…

Fortunately, the controllers in each product are identical but one contains a PC dongle.

EDIT: Microsoft's customer service told me over the phone that this item and retailer qualifies for the cashback offer. Unfortunately, their customer service team made a mistake because Mighty Ape is not an Australian retailer so cashback is not available for this item.

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  • Chris McMahon on 15/06/2012 - 15:44

    From the cashback's terms and conditions:

    1. Purchase any eligible Microsoft hardware product from any participating Australian retailer* between 24.5.2012 and 5.7.2012.

    MightyApe is a New Zealand based retailer. Are you sure they qualify?

    • ryang on 15/06/2012 - 15:47

      I bought the controller from the other post, and it is being sent by AusPost…. So, I'd assume it's shipped from AU at least.

    • mythbror on 15/06/2012 - 15:48
      +3

      They are based in NZ and Australia. I asked Microsoft and they said this product and retailer qualifies.

      Also an ABN is required for a .COM.AU domain name so they are an Australian retailer.

      • caprimulgus on 15/06/2012 - 15:50

        i also confirmed the above with Microsoft (including confirmation that mythbror had already asked them earlier today! aha)

        • Black Hole on 15/06/2012 - 16:48

          Have you received a confirmation email from Microsoft?
          If so please do share.

        • caprimulgus on 15/06/2012 - 16:57

          nah, called them on the phone.

  • BuyNow Think Later on 15/06/2012 - 15:57
    +2

    OP, should be $26.99 cashback in the title.

    • Chris McMahon on 15/06/2012 - 16:01

      Yep. See list.

      • anotherone on 15/06/2012 - 16:15

        So after cash back it is $26.99 ?

        • caprimulgus on 15/06/2012 - 16:16

          no, the cashback is $26.99. after cashback it's $12.91, as per the original post.

  • sparkles on 15/06/2012 - 16:03

    If the cash back works this is a great deal. Net cost for controller $12.91.

  • googolplex on 15/06/2012 - 16:11

    Lol, just pulled the trigger.
    Should of purchased it yesterday when it was going for $29.xx

  • videoman on 15/06/2012 - 16:37

    Nice thanks. Should be good for those crappy pc ports that are better to play with a controller.

    • llama on 15/06/2012 - 22:11

      We have some of these (and other USB controllers) permanently connected to my son's gaming PC.

      Not all PC games are supported… pretty much these only work with "Microsoft Live" games. Rugby Live, etc.

      They don't get detected as a normal "Game Controller", hence don't appear in the menu choices for controller (rather than keyboard+mouse).

  • Fix on 15/06/2012 - 16:37
    +2

    Just FYI- I sent Msoft an email re the kinect offer earlier this year (although a different offer T&C may be the same). Their reply is below:

    XBox Cashback [email protected]
    12 Jan

    to me
    Hi Anthony,

    Unfortunately because Mighty Ape is based in NZ, it is not an eligible store for this promotion. For more info on terms and conditions please visit www.kinectoffer.com.au/tc

    Regards,

    Tracey

    • GoldPhoenix0 on 15/06/2012 - 16:51

      Did they go to the australian website?

      Phone: 1800 895 191
      Mighty Ape
      PO Box 2263
      Redcliffe North 4020
      Queensland

      I found that here - http://www.mightyape.com.au/help/contact/

      Seems very Australian to me…

      • googolplex on 15/06/2012 - 17:56

        That's just a PO Box not a physical office address

  • tatasauce on 15/06/2012 - 16:51
    +1

    Mighty Ape's tax invoice does not have an ABN. The details on the invoice all point to their NZ office. The receipts that Microsoft require need to have an ABN for the claim to be eligible I think.

    Funny how we see people bagging websites posted here, going all crazy over how there's no ABN on the website. Yet, no one picked up that there's no ABN on Mighty Ape.

    • ryang on 15/06/2012 - 17:22

      Very interesting…. I can't find any ABN references for Mighty Ape at all, yet they are clearly operating within Australia. :/

      • mythbror on 15/06/2012 - 18:08

        I found this on MightyApe.com.au:
        "How Mighty Ape evolved:
        MightyApe.com.au was launched in March 2010, but we've been operating in New Zealand since 2008, and in Australia under our old "Gameplanet Store" brand since 2002."

    • googolplex on 15/06/2012 - 17:54
      +2

      I'm going to call them on Monday morning and demand they provide me with an Australian invoice including ABN. If not, I'll just cancel the order.

      • KangaBanga on 16/06/2012 - 00:49

        I'll just emailed and facebooked them to provide the ABN. An ABN lookup for both virtual stores(their paypal account is VSTORES which as their original new zealand name, credit card bills as VSTORES AU) and gameplanet doesnt show any registered ABN.

        So depending on whether they can cough up an ABN on this issue we will know how "legally" they are operating in Australia…

        • KangaBanga on 25/06/2012 - 11:51

          update : they told me they are working on getting an aus ABN. Personally I hope they don't as this means GST for them and means prices will be up 10% on all items generally speaking.

          The warehouse is in redcliffe slightly up north of brisbane city (nice fishing from the piers there)

          and my 2 controllers came in a mighty ape labelled box very well packed via registered post with delivery confirmation.

          hope they have a massive PS3 controller discount soon hehehe…

  • highdealer on 15/06/2012 - 16:59
    +1

    Was cheaper yesterday http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/72558
    No one have provide any solid evidence that cash bach apply to this.

    • zn7726 on 15/06/2012 - 17:17
      +2

      Bought one yesterday. 35 bucks for this controller is a good deal to me already.

      • ryang on 15/06/2012 - 17:23

        Well that's it in a nutshell really. RRP is ~$80, and AU shops don't usually have it anywhere below $70..

  • zzsprade on 15/06/2012 - 17:28

    In the words of Strongbad… (Comment) Deleted!!!!

  • dak52 on 15/06/2012 - 22:26

    You guys know if this promotion works for the "Elite Official Wireless Gamepad Controller BLACK XBOX 360" I bought one yesterday from www.ozgameshop.com
    for only $35 shipped http://www.ozgameshop.com/xbox-360-accessories/elite-officia…

    Please let me know, i really hope it does as I would be bummed if I missed out on this great deal.

    • vt on 15/06/2012 - 23:04

      Pretty sure ozgameshop is UK based so you wouldn't be able to get the cashback.

  • PissLUR on 16/06/2012 - 01:30

    can i use this controller for Fifa 12 PC version?

  • iamcerberus on 16/06/2012 - 10:11

    Emailed the Microsoft cashback people & got same reply as Fix (above).
    I also emailed MightyApe & their response was that they are not an eligible Australian retailer (for the purposes of the Microsoft cashback).
    So no cashback :(

    • jvisaac on 16/06/2012 - 11:10

      other people on the mightyape controller original thread are bragging that it is approved. hmmmmmmm guess we will have to wait and see.

      • caprimulgus on 16/06/2012 - 11:25

        We're telling you what was told to us on the phone by Microsoft…how is that bragging?

        Obviously there is some confusion at Microsoft. But we were told they definitely would be accepted.

        • aec on 19/06/2012 - 16:46

          but there is no abn on their invoice and from the website to address printed on the invoice are all showing it is an NZ company. have you received your cashback?

  • nismo on 17/06/2012 - 14:35

    Thanks OP, ordered one this arvo, if I get the cash-back it's a bonus, but I'm not holding my breath!

  • googolplex on 18/06/2012 - 11:12
    +2

    Just confirmed with mightyape they will not be providing an invoice with Australian ABN.

    They were happy to cancel my order.

    • jvisaac on 19/06/2012 - 10:29

      thanks for the info dude.

  • alibaba on 19/06/2012 - 13:43

    Does anyone know where is the cheapest find for this controller with a valid cashback?

    (whilst also proving to be cheaper than $35+shipping)

    • ryang on 19/06/2012 - 13:58

      You won't find an AU retailer selling cheaper than $35+shipping… The cheapest I've seen anyone here selling them was about $65.

      • nismo on 19/06/2012 - 16:50
        +1

        Target will be selling them for $59 in store, from Thursday. Catalogue link:
        http://target.dynamiccatalogue.com.au/offer/xbox-360-accesso…

        Edit: I think the cashback only applies to the Xbox Controller "for Windows"

        • ryang on 19/06/2012 - 17:46

          Well there you go.. And no, the cashback does apply to the Xbox-only controller as well.

          That brings it down to $32 - impressive!

        • alibaba on 19/06/2012 - 17:52

          Brilliant..

          Now this is what OZbargain is about… resourcefulness.

          Target also has Xbox 360 4GB + Kinect + extras for $349
          http://target.dynamiccatalogue.com.au/offer/xbox-360-console…

          Seems reasonable considering the hard drive sells for $149.

        • ryang on 19/06/2012 - 18:41

          Oh wait…. No! The cashback is different to the one running a couple months ago.. This one doesn't include the Xbox-only controllers. =/

          Sorry for the misinformation.

        • alibaba on 20/06/2012 - 10:43
          +1

          I have confirmation from Microsoft that this (Target) Xbox controller is eligible.

          I am currently waiting for Mighty Ape to cancel the order. It's funny how I receive a 'your order has been shipped' soon after I tell them I want to cancel it.

        • nismo on 20/06/2012 - 13:06

          yeah I saw that deal a few days after I bought the DSE one ($199).
          For $327 I got the same as that except for Just Dance 3 & TV mount.
          I bought the 320GB drive for $128 from EB games

    • PissLUR on 20/06/2012 - 00:16

      http://ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemID=601486

      keep an eye.. they could have more stock in the next few days

  • alibaba on 21/06/2012 - 18:03

    Anyone had issues with cancellation of order with Mighty Ape?

    I emailed them to cancel my order and about a few hours later, they sent me an order confirmation email.

    The next day, I was told the order has been shipped and cannot be cancelled. I find it weird that they ship out the order after I email them to cancel it?

  • sparkles on 23/06/2012 - 22:37

    Received the xBox controller fine. No invoice has been provided at all, so it's pretty much impossible to even attempt to claim the cashback. I thought by law retailed must provide an invoice?

    • nismo on 24/06/2012 - 11:56
      +1

      I received my Xbox controller on Friday, no invoice came with it but you can download a PDF invoice from their website, under your account / orders section. There should be a link to this in the "Order Shipped" email. I guess electronic invoice is enough these days?

  • zzsprade on 28/06/2012 - 18:43

    I also did not received an invoice.

    I rang them requesting an invoice. The invoice received was NZ based.

    I have just emailed them requesting an Australian arm invoice.

    Fingers crossed!

    • sparkles on 30/06/2012 - 18:04

      Can you advise whether you got this……

      • zzsprade on 02/07/2012 - 07:05

        I was advised that they are a NZ trading company and do not offer an Australian invoice.

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