^ try contact Djiin at GH or Bernard at GS. maybe they can get SGP units from SGP distributors. if really spoil (chances are low) they can help send back to their distributor for RMA services.

i think currently M'sian shops are selling Asian versions from HK (cause the cost is cheaper at HKD3780).

Asian versions include HK, SGP, TWN and S.KOR.

if u buy a SGP set, and if hardware problems occur, you can try contacting Sony Style SGP to fix it while under warranty. i don't know how to differentiate between a HK and SGP set though.

in general, "asian units can play games with european n US dudes" but certain games connect to regional servers. e.g Motorstorm will connect to regional servers only.

This post has been edited by acougan: Oct 3 2007, 08:05 PM

http://asia.playstation.com/eng_hk/index.p...tion_3/hardware
http://asia.playstation.com/eng_sg/index.p...tion_3/hardware
http://asia.playstation.com/tch_tw/index.p...tion_3/hardware
http://www.playstation.co.kr/

HK model numbers are CECHE12, CECHA12, CECHB12

SGP model numbers are CECHE06, CECHA06

TWN model numbers are CECHB07, CECHA07

S.KOR model number is CECHE05





This post has been edited by acougan: Oct 3 2007, 08:31 PM

^ RM1700 is a good price

if u need networking help refer to this thread

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/523073

they discuss the same issue on pg 19 [Sep 29 2007]

PES 2008 is coming Oct/Nov - actual release date is unconfirmed yet, i think

PES 2008 is a PAL release. PAL releases are never cheap, simply because the prices incorporates EU taxes and their currency is uber-strong. just a heads-up.

http://asia.playstation.com/eng_hk/index.p...tion_3/hardware
http://asia.playstation.com/eng_sg/index.p...tion_3/hardware


HK set CECHG12CW HKD2,680

SGP set CECHG06CW SG$559

i think come Nov 11 2007, Malaysian shops will sell them starting from RM1200++

This post has been edited by acougan: Oct 10 2007, 04:19 PM

sorry, i fixed the link, nowadays kenot post ps3 info in the main thread anymore, all flaming & flame-baiting, LoL.

for ppl who don't plan to play NSTC/J ps2 games in their ps3, best option is to wait and get 40GB sets next month. playing ps2 games on ps3 is like using a VGA convertor for a ps2. the image is slightly cleaner at 480p, thats all.

40GB sets supposedly has lower power ratings, cooler and more quiet. upgrading the hdd is a simple DIY task. if possible try getting a SGP set (most Malaysian shops sell HK sets only) cause they have been cases of dead lense syndrome mostly with asian 60gb sets.

US 20/60/80GB sets - play NTSC/UC ps1 + ps2 games, all region ps3 games, region 1 DVDs, region A BD

JPN 20/60GB set - play NTSC/J ps1 + ps2 games, all region ps3 games, region 2 DVDs, region A BD


Asian 20/60/80GB sets - play NTSC/J ps1 + ps2 games, all region ps3 games, region 3 DVDs, region A BD

Asian 40GB sets - play NTSC/J ps1 games only, all region ps3 games, region 3 DVDs, region A BD

This post has been edited by acougan: Oct 17 2007, 04:29 PM

well, i never been to japan so i don't know anything about sales tax or discounts at their stores. they also have stores that sell 2nd hand stuff that is in pristine condition.

do rmb, the ps3 box is big and heavy! if u get taxed at Malaysian Kastam, the RM400-RM500 savings is also gone.

IINM, last time during promotion time, every set which is registered gets SDG5 PSN wallet credit

for SGP sets, can register for warranty from the link on this page

http://asia.playstation.com/eng_sg/index.php

This post has been edited by acougan: Oct 26 2007, 12:48 PM

the status on backwards compatibility on 60GB/80GB sets are not up to date. Sony PR says team doing BC is being scaled down to reduce cost

for ori NTSC/J JPN titles, can try

http://www.jp.playstation.com/ps3/status/index.cgi
^note the whole thing is in JPN though

for ori NTSC/J Asian titles, no site is available.

white makes the ps3 looks much slimmer

is the exhaust air very hot like the 60GB? if u got a USB hub, try it on, a few ppl here are interested to know if it works

This post has been edited by acougan: Nov 16 2007, 12:49 AM

haha, JB usually have the best deals if u know your way around. KL prices is higher due to other overhead cost - distributer mark-up, transportation, etc.

40GB set should be SGD559 - official price. u can find a such an attractive price SGD430? special promotion/sales perhaps?

^ i think SGP don't have any special x'mas promotion or discounts. maybe just some low key bundles at sony stores. try window shopping around. the ps3 is heavy, sometimes buying locally also a good option.

HK got some x'mas promotions in conjunction with Asia Game Show
http://asia.playstation.com/eng_hk/index.php?q=node/1246

@lchee, DVI-HDMI cables are around RM50~70 at local shops, try to bargain. i think play-asia got sell for RM25.

have u seen those imitation DS3 for sale? if cheap, i want to buy, take out the controller board and dual motors and transplant it into my 6axis

er.. can play pirated ps1/ps2 games on a modified 20/60/80GB set. but the mod-job is risky and the lense is prone to failures, i doubt many ppl want to risk it.

want to enjoy pirated games, there's always ps2/psp/wii/dsl/360 etc. don't worry, with some careful planning and financial management, ps3 games are still within reach (demos/trading games/renting/PSN games, etc....)

This post has been edited by acougan: Jan 4 2008, 02:01 PM

^haha, whether worth or not is hard to answer. depends on individual and how much they want to spend on their games and hobbies. can always check out ooj's game rental service or trade games with forumers here.

but ps3+free PSN demos for <RM1500 in my opinion is worth it. even if u really grow to hate PS3 after that, can always resell at garage sales - LoL