Hi all,

So sorry didn't reply much recently.

For PS3, I went to Mario at the Bukit Jambule Complex Ground Floor and the price is as per below:
1) RM799 for Sony Refurbished Set - Phat and 40GB with controller (can be DS3 or Sixaxis)
2) RM1099 for new set - 160GB

I also saw that Game Galaxy showing the USB-mod / homebrew kit in BJ Complex.

I also asked for Wii upgrade, and it will cost ~RM10 - 50, depends on the Wii condition.

Base on the price ACE price is really good.

On checking whether the Console is new of use, there are a few ways, but all these are just external checking that could give you a red flag.

1) Usually shops will not mod it until you decided to buy the PSP. Before then, you can look at the packaging, the box, the info when you turn on PSP (the firmware version, battery etc etc)

2) Check for dust and particles on the analog button. This always give you a hint.

3) Scratches at the back.

4) Check whether the box carries the same thing as indicated - color of the PSP, charger, USB etc.

I just came back from Marionet. They are selling PSP2006 for RM900++. Not really worth it to buy.

For PSP3000, the price is RM799 with latest spec.
For PSP Go, the price is RM699 with latest spec.

All the price quoted from Marionet, BJ Complex.

You want original disk for both? It will cost you an arm and a leg, even if you managed to find it in Penang.

I think Pbbseller in LYN is selling both these games in the PSP thread.

The price tag in Marionet for a PS2 Slim is RM399 modded. With that price, I don't think you will be able to get extra controlers + items.

G Electronics are selling it for ~RM450, with extra controllers and stuffs.

Hi,

Why PSP Go, upon purchase don't have to go to these shops and deal with this lansi ppl anymore?

Thank you.

I went to Marionet to update my Wii previously.

Though the update is a cheapo update, it still do the works.

You can call up and ask. All the phone numbers are on the first page I also saw that the uncle inside there are knowledgeable on PS3 stuff.

Playasia is a very good reference place for price for batteries and chargers. However, I did tried to locate the charger previously and I gotta tell you, most of the shop here either selling 3rd party one (which is seriously not recommended) or the price is sky high.

My PSP is the PSP-2000 (Slim & Lite) version. Last time when I am locating a charger, ACE show me an OEM US Version charger with adapter for RM60. I am not a big fan of something that is not 100% compatible with our connector here, hence I get the 3rd party one. It fried on me one week after it is used. I had been using the external charger (the one that you had to physically remove the battery from PSP) I bought in Playasia since then. I also get a voltage adapter just to play safe. Malaysia power voltage is quite high.

Link for the charger as per below
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-bg-49-en-70-2x2u.html

For the analog replacement, any shops with decent repair skills can have this done quite fast, unless the analog fault is caused by some other issue, like board problem.

The last shop I visit - Marionet in Bukit Jambul, are selling quite a few options. Personally I feel that the RM1099 320GB option is not bad. It might have price drop again since I last visit.

For me, it really depends.

If you want to have it modded, you can go for the gaming shops around Bukit Jambul or Prangin Mall.

If you are buying original games, I would suggest you go to Sony Center. At least they are giving 15 months warranty. Games and extra controller you can buy online.

This is just a discussion for gaming shops in Penang boss.

If you need to ask for price, the contact number in the first page should help.

You can also PM GCTOY for further info.

Or, there are quite a few person here selling those. I bought mine from one of them.

I seriously doubt it will drop until RM400 for the forseeable future.

Yes, NGP is scheduled to come out by year end, but for now, it still hasn't indicate whether it will be backward compatible for PSP games.

There is also a case of what you can do with the PSP. I am sure you know that since PSP-3000 and PSP-Go comes out, PSP-2000 did not have price drop. In fact, they price increase due to its flexibility on modification and homebrewness. It also helps that PSP-Go is basically half a flop.

Yup, I suppose it is just basically for the PSP, right?

Here, people usually sell in a package. Unless you are willing to pay extra for UMD, people usually homebrew it, and it takes some extra charges to have it done + a big storage Memory stick to make the PSP usable .

I think RM700 - 800 now would get you a PSP Package deal in Penang.

I personally saw that Marionet got a lot of options + relative OK price on Marionet.

RM10xx for 320GB slim version vs. RM1020 for the same in KL.
RM750 for the fat version (usually 80GB) vs RM700 for the same in KL.

I also saw my friend bought PS3 in Game Galaxy. However, according to some thread posted by fellow forumers here previously, they did inadvertedly sold a fake non-Sony authorized controller to the customer and it end up not working. So, be on the lookout for that if you are dealing with them.

I do not have much info on Gametech yet. Anybody here can help?

For games, I think it's best for you to get from the seller in LYN. The price in the Penang shops are not so good.

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The only shops I saw unmodded xbox (phat jasper version) is Gametech and G Electronics. You can go take a look.

Be warned, they might not drop the price, as these Xboxes are bought in a high cost price.

Yup - Terry.

So, no need introduction here haha.

It's all about choice isn't it? New generation consoles are considerably fragile than the previous generation console. Take the old phat PS2, which probably won't have many issues if it you throw a brick directly to it. Kudos to Microsoft for making the Xbox360 slim version more rugged.

Out of the few games I own for PS3, I think I only get two of them from Penang sellers, and non from Penang gaming shops. Penang people is famous for one thing - kedekut/salty/咸/Careful with money/stingy. So, for heavy gamer, if there are "better" options, they will go for it, and that is why Xbox360 original games are few and far between here in Penang. I stick to original games for PS3 because I already seriously don't have time to play all the games I had now. If I use another option, I'd probably out of a job now.

I had used a lot of controllers, and I agree that if a lot of games can be played very well (and efficiently) using Xbox controller. However, do bear in mind, Playstation Dualshock is on offer since PS1 is here. When it was released, it is close to be a revolutionary controller and a lot of 3rd party controllers are base on the design until now. I will definitely not use the "sux" word on Dualshock, not in a million years.

Exclusive games are nice. But it is all about the money from the game company. Why you want to earn money from only 50 mil people while you have the chance to earn money from 100 mil people with a little bit more investment. It is a no brainer. It is not a competition, it is a joy to us as all of us can play the same games in different consoles. Next up - cross platform multiplayer.

Got some new costing info from ACE:

Xbox360 250GB + Kinect modded - RM1750 with 2 controllers
Xbox360 4GB + Kinect modded - RM1450 with 2 controllers

PS3 SG Set 320GB Un-modded - RM1000
PS3 SG Set 160GB modded (recon) - RM1200

Xbox360 Controller and PS3 Dualshock 3 controller both cost RM150 each

Hahahaha...I wish I own a console shop...

Went to ACE with a couple frens and they need to decide between PS3 and Xbox360....