Japan = ¥29980 (RM1175) + 10% Tax + 6%GST + 3500yen shipping =RM15xx

*Based on previous purchases made through Amazon.jp and mailed via Tenso Japan for 3 day shipping.

PlayAsia = RM 1,824.32 + RM 67.96 (3 Day Shipping) + 10% Tax + 6% GST = RM2206 (+/-)

*Considering Impulse 2nd batch pre-order will arrive by end of March, this is a quicker option. Of course this option DOESN'T come with games.

This post has been edited by angelaers: Feb 15 2017, 04:35 PM

Weird, I'm checking through my Amazon.jp invoices and I can't seem to find any addition of the 8% consumption tax. http://www.eubusinessinjapan.eu/issues/fin...nsumption-taxes

Either through direct shipping from Amazon.jp or via proxy through Tenso.

Here is a transaction I've made via the Tenso proxy and the Amazon Invoice.



This post has been edited by angelaers: Feb 15 2017, 05:14 PM

"Maxsoft is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co Ltd in Japan."

https://marketpublishers.com/report/consume...uromonitor.html

This post has been edited by angelaers: Feb 17 2017, 09:35 PM

Yes. This. Please.

Personal opinion, Maxsoft works great for them. It allows them to have a legitimate presence in SEA but at the same time it allows them to distance themselves as well from any shitty practices done by Maxsoft.

I mean, there has got to be a reason why they would rather use Maxsoft than have a direct presence. Then again, I'm not a business a major so I'm not going to pretend like I know this shit.

All I know is that I'm a consumer and what Maxsoft is doing is very anti-consumer. Going to go read some Malaysian Consumer law and see what I can do about it #nolife

Why not...the German consumer rights association brought on legal action against Valve for unfair practices on Steam.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/02/10...ll-steam-games/

Also, I learned a couple of things. What Maxsoft is doing is called;

Vertical tying - is the practice of requiring customers to purchase related products or services together, from the same company.

Couldn't find anything in the Malaysian Consumer Protection Act 1999 regarding tying of products but in USA the practice of tying is illegal under the Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890).

Guess this is where my whole night is going... hope it gets me somewhere

Edit: Might have found something in the Malaysian Competition Act 2010 Section 10(2)(e)

(e) "making the conclusion of contract subject to acceptance
by other parties of supplementary conditions which by
their nature or according to commercial usage have no
connection with the subject matter of the contract; "

http://www.mycc.gov.my/sites/default/files/CA2010.pdf
http://www.mycc.gov.my/sites/default/files...396817ffb66.pdf

This post has been edited by angelaers: Feb 18 2017, 12:52 AM

You can try invoking Malaysian Competition Act 2010 Section 10(2)(e) which relates to "tying".

However I couldn't find any cases in Malaysia but there are a few high profile cases in the US;

United States vs. Apple
https://www.law360.com/articles/673665/9th-...st-class-action

United States vs. Microsoft
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Stat..._Microsoft_Corp.

The former was against Apple locking the iphone with carrier AT&T and the latter being Microsoft bundling IE into their Microsoft Office bundle.

That link directs you to a Euromonitorreport of the company. The report details the companies portfolios, sales figure and etc. The data is mostly used as market research by other companies and institutions. It is by no mean a free or public report.

That link directs you to a Euromonitor report of the company. The report details the companies portfolios, sales figure and etc. The data is mostly used as market research by other companies and institutions. It is by no mean a free or public report.

This post has been edited by angelaers: Feb 19 2017, 04:30 AM

Yeah, that PS4 PRO bullcrap got a lot of people upset at offshoot retailers for things that are out of their hand. My tinfoil hat says that it was just SONY Malaysia trying to boost sales for PS4 Slim because of the close launch date.

Where is the fun in that? Do a contest giveaway. Best Nintendo Switch Haiku wins...

Pass, rather spend that kinda cash on a Waterfield case instead....





https://www.sfbags.com/pages/waterfield-nin...do-switch-case#

Sound like a good deal, since there's no Zelda and 1,2 Switch bundled 😁

Edit: Grey joycon RM 350
Switch body RM 1000
Nice RM1350 for it

This post has been edited by angelaers: Mar 2 2017, 06:20 PM

Where did you buy it?

Don't really care for tempered glass but if they have that I hope they have blue light filter screen protector.
Have one on my N3DS and it really helps reduce eye strain

Edit: Found them.
Truegamers are not messing around, selling the damned thing for RM199
http://www.lazada.com.my/nintendo-switch-b...7-20852132.html

Impulse has them for RM59 and Playasia is selling them for RM45

Although the Official PREMIUM Hori one looks tempting... Mainly because it says PREMIUM

http://www.play-asia.com/premium-protectiv...witch/13/70awhj




This post has been edited by angelaers: Mar 5 2017, 12:57 AM

Wanna split cost on Play-asia?

Planning on getting these;
http://www.play-asia.com/screen-protector-...ut-ty/13/70axep
http://www.play-asia.com/super-bomberman-r/13/70avh7

3 day shipping would cost around RM50. If you plan on getting just the screen protector can split it 3 way (RM17)

Not yet, drop me a PM if you're interested.

Here is a list of their offerings.
http://www.play-asia.com/games/nintendo_sw...4/712fl#fc=g:61

If can order by today should reach between Wednesday to Friday.

No tint...the film in clear once you remove the blue plastic.

This post has been edited by angelaers: Mar 5 2017, 04:04 PM

I love the nick and scratches on my devices. Makes them feel unique and personal.

Lol, the sensible thing to do would be to wait until the price drop as Maxsoft begins to unbundle the system with the games and until Nintendo irons out the day one issues with the system. That way you might get a better deal and more games to play down the road, but I bet you already knew that and are only here looking for support for an impulsive purchase

Edit: Which I support btw! Go buy the Switch! Or there will always be a void in your heart

Edit2: Or you could try this to pass the time...



This post has been edited by angelaers: Mar 7 2017, 10:39 AM