It's around 500 - 650, depends on where you buy it.

I saw this promotion last time in Mario that they got the NDSL for around RM500. That was quite a while ago. You still can ask around.

To ooj,

I am not considered a hardcore gamer, but since I stays in Penang I can give you some humble opinion.

1) There are not many PS3 owners in Penang, for now. It's getting there, but we still need times. For now, I think a scale of 5:200.
2) Maybe I am wrong, but Penang ppl tend to save more than spend. Hence, your rental service will be a good idea, but you better make sure that you are in a strategic location.
3) I doubt that PS3 will ever get modded very soon, hence people still now reluctant to get PS3.
4) However, If I own a PS3, I will prefer buying instead of renting.
5) I had heard cases that the rent become "permanently rent", guess you will have to be careful. I am sure you have this covered.
6) For shops, Well the shops here tend to be smaller in size compare to KL, Klang Valley and Selangor. I don't think that they will agree to "partner" with you.
7) I haven't see a dedicated "Game" shop in Penang since One Stop Midlands open.

Hope that helps.

Thank you.

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Added on May 14, 2008, 10:28 amWell, I really can't choose. If I am really forced to choose, I probably will go to Game Tech. Yes, the price might be a bit more expensive, however I am more confident in that place because the boss and the worker is more patient and knowledgable on the stuffs there.

For Mario, unless the boss and two long time shopkeep there, the rest just want to get the deal done and send you away. I don't really like that kind of attitude.

I don't know whether it's still the case. However, Mario is reluctant to offer warranty for more than 1~2 months. For Gametech, they say they will fix your stuff in the period of 12 months if there are any problems. You guys better check it out.

Please post what your package and how much you get when you bought your consoles.

Thank you.

This post has been edited by alex13: May 14 2008, 10:28 AM

Glad to see you have your own PSP. Unfortunately for now it's still a dream yet. Enjoy your PSP and feel free to tell us here when you add any accesories. Last time when I was studying in Australia, I saw people using PSP as a GPS system, its kinda nice.

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Added on May 16, 2008, 8:26 amThis is considered a "taboo" question. I suggest you to PM the experts around or do some research.

Thank you.

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Added on May 16, 2008, 8:27 amWell,

Maybe I was "brainwashed" back in the study days, but I start to appreciate original stuff more.

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Added on May 16, 2008, 8:31 amWelcome to Lowyat coldnet.

Actually opening a console shop in PG takes a lot of courage and research, since we are all just knowledgable in the end user part, I think it's best not to venture into it unless we are really resourceful.

Online, if you mean online selling its the same issue as above.

If you mean that why we don't buy stuff online or delivery from KL, well, we discussed this before. It's because that most of us prefer to "touch" the stuff before and right after we purchase the stuff. If you want to say the price difference, I can see the latest price in KL and Penang for consoles are not much of a difference anymore. I guess we are "lucky" that nowadays that Penang consoles trend are getting up and running.

This post has been edited by alex13: May 16 2008, 08:31 AM

Well,

I guess hardly anybody buy stuch stuff in Queensbay Mall before.

I never talk about Xbox360 because I never intend to buy it, at least for now. You can go to check on ACE in Prangin, they are considered the Xbox expert (I saw so many Xbox hanging around). Also, alternatively, you can go to Gametech in BJ.

Hope that helps and tell us your package and price when you bought it or asked them.

Thank you.

Regarding the Xbox360, I think the supply in Penang is not much because there aren't many people buying for now. Don't worry, the stock will come back eventually. I wounldn't be surprised if they accept order.

Thank you.

I guess Mario from BJ do have some issues with integrity. Well then, I guess it's time to explore other places. I had checked a few shops during the weekends (again) to see what options they provide and after sales services option.

The price gone up a bit on weekends - I have no idea why but it happens.

ACE quote me RM789, Games Tower quote me RM820 and Game tech quote me RM799 for PSP whole packages.

Please note that I am not saying that we will just ignore Mario and don't take any action. For now, I think that even complaining to consumer rights association is worthless because I had tried that and their "investigation" is very disappointing.

Anyway, do you all have any idea on how to let people know such problems on some consoles shops? Bear in mind, only positive and productive ideas are appreciated.

Thank you

The Wii price in Penang is ...well I should say Normal. I never asked before because that is the least priority console for me.

However, I heard the shopkeep once told a customer that the Wii price is never going to be dropped too drastically because of the low supply in all over the place.

You can check Gametech from BJ. I am sure they will have good deals. The contact details are in this thread.

Thank you.

to lkammeng,

I think you should elaborate more on why ACE game shop is the best?

Also, I hope you can provide the price list for the consoles sold in ACE. Everybody will definitely be interested in it.

Thank you.

To Music For Life,

Thank you for your sharing.

Care to share more? Full details will be appreciated.

Thank you.

I meant the midlands release party for MGS4.

Well, also, please provide the details for the GameMart on their contact, selling price for consoles etc.

Thank you.

Hi all,

I just bought my PSP from ACE Prangin Mall.

Here are the packages included:

1) PSP-2000 Slim and Lite Black with V3.90M33-3 Firmware
2) Printing Material and Box
3) Charger with local adapter
4) USB Cable
5) Screen Protector
6) Crystal Casing
7) 4GB Memory Stick with about 4 - 5 ISO
8) Earphone with remote control
9) Original Battery 1200mAh
10) 1 Year Service Warranty

The price for it is RM758, which is almost RM50 cheaper than what I expected in Penang.

What you guys thought.

Thank you.

Sorry guys,

Please control your posting here and try not to use this as a place for chatting / blow water or gossip.

Thank you.

Hello, anybody got any update on their recent gaming setup?

Thank you.

For ACE Prangin Mall,

When I bought my PSP there, I asked them the PS3 price.

They say its RM1450 for 40gb and including a Tekken game.

Thank you.

Games Tower in Prangin got quite a few special editions.

However, the price and package is not that good.

Well, the normal one already RM780++ and the package is standard package excluding good earphone and only 1 month warranty.

Last time when I asked for the Simpsons PSP (yellow), its RM999 with the standard package.

Thank you.

I thought that Game Tech BJ only open this year?

We heard a lot of complaints from Mario before: overprice, lousy service, warranty issue, suspicious of cheating etc.

I myself don't like the shop too. Anybody have good experience from that shop?