yeah on PC it will detect our region, hence the payment wont go through. same as PSN US wallet cannot accept local CC.

that sounds about correct, the region lock comes in 3 parts back in 360 days, payment, start of download 1% & some games at the end of download 99% (COD). As long as you have the gift card it means you have the region currency so buying is not an issue, now on Xbox One the console it self is region free so the region lock for downloading may have not exist.

Back then we had to use a PC with 2 lan port, setup internet connect sharing, connect VPN to get pass all that, because free VPN has limited bandwidth most ppl would just start download at 2% disconnect VPN, then connect back at 98% to complete the download, if you miss this step you have to redo it again. I still remember GH (Jason) helped me with COD zombie dlc download FOC.

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i spam using maybank cc last time using pc, 1st time few try success... 2nd time few days try baru lepas

lol spam i scare kena flagged later the account will kena blocked like TongCN thats y i play safe lol.

My old 360 was flashmodded, so I didn't really embrace digital games or DLC yet. But I do remember reading about the efforts to download stuff using VPN. Then a friend told me even modded consoles can go and play online. Then the great console ban happened and you know the rest.

i believe many malaysian started with modded 360, its probably GH that introduce unmodded 360, my unit was bought from them in 2007-2008 i think?

The sad thing is, GH really was the go-to shop during the 360/PS3 era. I got my first PS3 unit from them too. And despite owning a modded console, I did actually support originals on 360. My 360 games collection is bigger than my PS3 collection. This was the time when I seriously understood the impact software piracy has on game developers. GH and some other shops like Impulse became my places to buy games and accessories. It's actually sad now that we longer talk about GH in the same way...

i bought my xbox360 unmodded too from GH, that time their shop is in cineleisure. Was sold on gears of war, damn good game to play and split screen coop with my fren lol.

I guess during that time, only a handful of ‘genuine’ gamer shops were around, at that time many were smaller independent business.

Time changed, most businesses emerged with better service and competitive pricing and digitalization also contributed to the shift of behavior as well. GH grew greedy, they knew they were the most popular shop around due to # of outlets = better reach for the audience, but they forgotten the most crucial element of running a business, service.

This is a good lesson for GH, to not take their customers for suckers. But then again, GH will survive, Malaysians are fickle. One darn effective promotion and all is forgotten. For me, enough is enough - cancelled my PO for Series X with them.

For now, I no longer wanna stress out over not getting the console before Xmas because I still have a console to play, will continue my FIFA FUT addiction until I get the Series X and move on

Yup, at Cineleisure. I actually liked to lepak around Cineleisure back then. The cinema (when it was new) was awesome, GH was there for me to buy games, CWF was there for Bluray and HD DVD, and there were a lot of makan places for me to explore. GH wasn't acting like an ass yet at that time. Even if I wasn't buying anything, I could just go in and talk to Jason or the staff. They would even offer me to try out whatever games they were playing sometimes. Then within just a couple years of opening, the attitude slowly changed. The same Jason that I used to talk to, then just ignores me when I was looking for a game with my best friend's brother. He pretty much swore off GH because of that particular visit.

Ah you ended up canceling with them. I understand why. The friend's brother in my previous post swore off GH more than a decade ago. I suppose I should probably do the same, but every once a while I might get something from them. They no longer get my exclusive business though. There are more places I can buy from these days.

yeah i remember they are very friendly and such a nice place to go. Cineleisure cinema memang tip top that time, compare to GSC and TGV, i only go cineleisure punya. But now i think all became rundown lol. Now i am back in Sarawak so mostly i buy from shopee, heavyarm or impulse, service for me not so important lol.

Last checked, price for series x shoot up even in ebay, it was 600+ days ago for japan set, now is 900+ usd LOL.. my god, when can i actually get my hands on 1

You're making me nostalgic for their old days. I used to go in lots to talk to Jason and Ed during the 360 era and they would always make time for me. I was quite a big customer then and they used to bring in everything. They have done quite a lot for the community in the past - like organising community events and high profile launches, that creates buzz which is great for gaming in general.

When their curve branch closed down and they moved to the bigger malls, it became more difficult to visit the shop as often as i would like. For one the parking at the curve was much better than 1U. With all their different branches, i rarely saw them and in the xbox one era i went mostly digital and with the terrible stock for xbox at retail, i had even less reason to go visit GH.

Having said that I don't blame them for pushing a bundle. If it's good value, then people will buy. After all, the PS5 is not exclusive from Gamers Hideout. But ihe bundle just looks like bad value with awful 3rd party trash. I thought the choice for the consumer would be, if it's bad value then don't buy from them and go to another retailer. Not buy from them and complain that you are getting bad value.

I actually got the new mario game and watch as a Christmas present from my wife. She bought it from impulse - i think their advertised price was RM500 for a maxsoft set for something that costs USD50RRP. It's not something i would have bought for myself but I'm still annoyed with the price gouging on that.

Aside from play Asia, any other reputable online HK shop?

Lol .. good old time during 360 era XD

I cant recall what's the shop name i bought my first modded 360 already during ... 2007 ?

It was located in the Berjaya time square 4th floor if not wrong.
Then after i start work, convert to PS3 genuine.

But still bought Xbox 360 unmod years later together with Kinect which still working good until now

Smartchoice Enterprise. I bought my 360 arcade from Keane when his shop was in Kota Raya. Then he moved to Berjaya Times Square. I rarely bought anything from him anymore by then though, mostly because of the online sellers like Impulse and Heavyarm. During the Super Street Fighter IV craze, I would always see him playing Fei Long online and tapau other players. His Fei Long is really scary, since he almost 100% can combo into rekka if he manages to footsie you. I know that high level players must have 100% execution ability if they want to land combos. Meanwhile I still sometimes whiff combos because my execution is not 100% haha.

Yeah I feel nostalgic for that era too. I was only 26 then, not that much care in the world. I had an ok job but shitty pay, but I was happier then than I am now. I'm nearing my 40th birthday, and it's probably my world weariness showing through, but I long for those happier and simpler days. You're right, GH did a lot of good for the gaming scene. They held tournaments, launch events and even got some sponsorship deals. I can't find it anywhere now, but I remember someone asked Microsoft Malaysia if they would consider officially supporting Xbox 360 in Malaysia, using the GH events as example that we have a thriving Xbox scene here. Nothing happened out of it of course. Microsoft continues to ignore Malaysia until today.

ahh, yes yes , SCE , lolz ..
360 era was very happy time for playing those high quality game.

Good thing Microsoft this time provide the best service for introducing Xbox Game Pass for me to play back those golden old game

Only issue is time not enough, lolz

Yup totally with you on this one.

Let’s hope that there’s some light at the end of a very miserable tunnel (2020) soon

walmart restocking tomorrow, singapore when restock lol..

lol Smartchoice Enterprise... i bought DSi from them, n Keane give me SCE shirt coz i will go Tokyo Game Show tht year.... sadly i didnt wear coz the shirt too big for me reep