I am asking this out of curiousity , so Please do not take any comments Offensively, because there are by all means, not to offend any one.


Is the game selling at rm 229 for Normal version ?
Because that's about rm 40 more expensive than the one selling on Playasia .
( I am not going to be sure on the actual prize when it reached here, it can be even cheaper than that )


An example, if the preordered buyers are unlucky enough and
didnt' get any figurine, didn't get any posters ,didn't get any merchandise, and didn't won any of those prize ,
Are those just going to walk away with a rm 40 for a dog tag?


That sounds kinda unfair, it is a big game, but many of us who could afford a MGS4 and PS3 are workers, imagine that we burn our stamina just to attend the launch party in the midnight, and some of us actually have to work ,its the weekday afterall.

Do you think there will be some kinda method to sorta 'BALANCE' the prizes up? So atleast the people that show up can have some kinda more encouragement ?

I am sure if someone is so lucky enough to walk away with every single of those prizes are going to piss a lot of people off when they haven't got a hand on anything and have to wait a whole night for the game.

The rm 40 is not really that much to a lot of people ,but it is about the enthusiasm to show up in a weekday..at such a late time..

dude, consider about import tax, please.
official distributer=import under law, not like those suppliers who somehow manage do import it tax-free.
so, if you gonna blame, try our customs.
Another factor: how many copies does local distributor ordered. If you're familiar with business, I assume you could do the calculation. The more copies you order, the better discount you'll get. Comparing PlayAsia who are doing international business, for sure our local distributor couldn't get the games as cheap as they could.

or maybe u can take it this way:
as a insurance that you can play MGO with other players who also got it from Play Interactive distribution. coz they should be under the same region. And hey, do you have any better idea to get the game faster and save all the trouble?

If you're not satisfy with the price, just order it from Play Asia, if you can wait for the shipping.

This post has been edited by cRazYee: Jun 7 2008, 01:46 AM

So consolegame.com.my is more to an online store.... okay didn't know that. But are they somehow affiliated. I did browse through TecASIA thoroughly and saw the games section under the banner of consolegame.com.my and etc.

By the way during the launch, are credit cards accepted? Or is it CashOnDelivery day that launch day?

been to tecasia a few times but couldnt find any ps3 related stuff except for gaming magazines? only xbox360 n pc

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Added on June 7, 2008, 8:43 amAgree wif you. Pre-order LE at Gamestop US get to get you free mgs artbook whilst some other shops across the globe giving other freebies like figures and etc.

leme share wif you people my experiences-Thanks to advent of internet, MOST of the times, i always get better deal buying abroad and have it delivered here than going to local shop and get induced by statement like "we are selling at lost" or phrases like "selling with very thin profit margin". I have been buying watch strap, replacement camera batteries, camera accessories, watches, games & accessories, figures and etc. Savings are easily at 30% or more. Thats a lot to me.

In Malaysia, we always have to pay higher price altho generally, our income not that hi. Look at LCD TV and cars. I understand import tax but are we implying that other countries selling cheaper because they do not impose tax? Except to maximise profit. If car taxes have been lowered, why car prices have not been reasonably lowered? Except to maximise profit by riding on other excuses.

To me, every single cent counts and i do not like to feel cheated as a customer. I believe, we all would feel the same as an effective consumer at best.

This post has been edited by MusashiX: Jun 7 2008, 08:43 AM

1.I knew people would took my message wrong way again( You did atleast), I am all prepared for it.

2. I did mention of the game being more expensive than certain online website, but My main point here is not the
the rm40 , I could 've care less about that, and I mentioned that several times in my post.

3. What I am concerned about is the prizes, the merchandise that they were giving out, since they said this is an official Msia Launching ,I was just wondering, outta the prizes they are giving out , maybe there is a chance to balance up the things .

If a person line up for a whole night , would they be getting some sorta merchandise as an encouragement for lining up whole night.

If you still fail to catch my point, please do reread my message

well it's a lucky draw, so its inevitable that some people will end up with just a regular copy of MGS4.

take it this way, the reward for lining up is at least one copy of MGS4 before everyone else gets it. you come early, you can get a dog tag as well if you're in the first 100.

you don't have to stay for the lucky draw. just get your copy and go. the sales won't commence at midnight.

Exactly, I don't mind to pay more, if I could have get some of the souvenirs ,posters, and other merchandise,
but they put this solely on a chance with a Lucky Draw , I ain't always lucky in these kinda things

well whatever it is you guys have to commend their effort for organizing a game launch, something which is extremely rare in Malaysia.

at least they are giving some things based on first come first serve basis. isn't that what other shops are doing as well? they always put a 'while stocks last' disclaimer at the bottom.

heck if you think you'll get a good deal from ordering from overseas shop, by all means, go ahead and do it. nobody's asking you to attend this launch.

Honestly, the organizing committee did a wonderful job in coordinating preparation for the event meticulously. i was hoping to be there along with the crowd during the launch, just to enliven Konami's first official event here in Malaysia ( is it not?) So, no hard feeling guys. Was merely stating our opinion on the game pricing mechanism and scenarios elsewhere. I'm deeply sorry if some of our forum member or organizing committee were accidentally offended by my remarks earlier. Again, merely stating our opinion on the game pricing mechanism and scenarios elsewhere.

ok, i admit that i've took your messege wrongly. sorry, bro.

Yes, they have appreciation gift (Dog tags) for customers but only given in limited number, so if u want it u need to que earlier, it is unfair but do we have to care about the merchandise so much? if you don't keep it well, it's a rubbish after all. so, I don't think it's necessary.

If you look at Game console launching in Japan, America, Canada... They could line up like 2 days before the launch. even worst, it's winter!
But what do they asked for, is just to get the product first hand, and who cares about if there's a merchandise or not? If the other countries could que for days just for a product with asking something return for their sacrifice. Why could we? I don't mean that we should follow what other country could but do we have to ask something in return because of a little scarification? It's volunteered after all, no one is forcing you to do so.
We Asians are not so greedy, aren't we?
worth it or not? you decide.

To me, what the organizers has for the lucky draw/early bird's gift in this launch event is more than enough, no matter where the fund comes from.

This post has been edited by cRazYee: Jun 8 2008, 05:23 AM

At what time we could get our copy of MGS4?. As i dont care about lucky draw or anything special

already pre-ordered online..
hope can make it...it would be great to meet fellow MGS fans
espcially with those who can explain the plots of MGS2...
but most importantly , everyone stay safe , look out for each other after
the event..

I wonder if those konami guys ever wondered just howwww can this event be feasible in terms of cost, since the ps3 hasn't officially launched here yet.

anyone from pj area going?

Ok, survey time. What time are you going to start showing up/queue/camp/idle/prowl/hiding-in-a-box on 11th at tecasia?

CAN U FEEL THE HEAT? IT. IS. COMING.

hmm..what excuse to put at leave form?
"beli mgs4"....???

730pm ler.. work finish di.

The end is near... in just a few more days, we will know the fate of our legendary hero.

u forgot playin time too..

i think ill drop by. not buying cause hopefully benard's selling cheaper.

ninja wat time u going? i'll b hving exams on the day. so maybe ill go early. wanna grab a bite or somthin?

This post has been edited by ruztynail: Jun 8 2008, 10:53 PM