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defaultname365	Dec 14 2008, 02:54 PM Return to original view \| Post #1
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	... finally found the thread... Anyways... there are two versions... Singapore and Malaysia... Singapore - RM1,490 Malaysia - RM1,992 Why on Earth is there a price difference... I heard coz Msia we hav 2 have a games bundle with it What version is recommended ? Seriously folks... I own the console on my siggy... but I thinking of PS3... Anyone had issues with their PS3 and needed to send back... Advtange, disadvantage of Singapore vs. Msia edition... Much, much appreciated for any reply. Thx. PS : Why not Gamer's Hideout... been there... and they're telling PS3 Msia is RM1,992 with 2 games bundle
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defaultname365	Dec 14 2008, 05:24 PM Return to original view \| Post #2
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Dec 14 2008, 04:38 PM) Sony Style & Sony Centre selling around RM1899 + 2 games bundle with the set itself.. Hmm... where is the 'appropriate' Sony Style & Sony Centre ? There is one at The Curve as well... QUOTE(Kyoyagami @ Dec 14 2008, 04:52 PM) At GH, is ok if the price is a bit more higher. I mean, look at the place, its Damansara. Sony Style is also ok. At least you know your support comes from there. Local retailers are also ok. Some let you choose the game, while I think Sony Style might not be allowed (Though I have heard people said they were offered Little Big Planet and Fallout 3). Wow... if that's true... then worth the games bundle. Please I hope its not Lair and some japanese game. Any possibility of getting the PS3 'without' the games bundle ? Also... Malaysia or Singapore version ?
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defaultname365	Dec 14 2008, 07:58 PM Return to original view \| Post #3
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Dec 14 2008, 05:29 PM) Sony Style ( The Curve ) and Sony Centre ( Ikano nearby Cold Storage Supermarket & Speedy Video ) ; At ampang park Kuala Lumpur ive seen they sell just the PS3 set itself around rm1580 ( GOOD GAME SHOP )... Wow... been to The Curve a dozen times, I believe I did see Sony Style... but they do actually have the stock there or must pre-order and wait for weeks/months ? Also, help me to clarify these : 1. PS3 Singapore version - cheaper, but no games bundle 2. PS3 Singapore version - need to send to Singapore if want to claim warranty for anything 3. PS3 Msia version - more expensive coz of 2 games bundle 4. PS3 Msia version - cannot choose the 2 games, will be 'fixed' or 'given' 5. PS3 Msia vs. PS3 Singapore version - no difference 'inside' the box... e.g. The packaging, the manual, etc. etc. (I noe its not Msian made anyway...! ) 6. PS3 Msia version - the right choice, coz any issues/repairs can send to Sony Centers... 7. PS3 Msia version - ... is the 80Gb model (Dual Shock 3 controller [vibration]) 8. PS3 Msia version - please tell me what are included 'inside' the box package (got HDMI cables ? Ethernet ? etc. etc.) 9. PS3 Msia version - what is the 'average' price to expect of the model ? (e.g RM1,800 - RM1,990) 10. PS3 - where to get the games ? 'Gamers Hideout' ? Where you guys usually get the games ? Order online/retail shop ? Greatly, grealy appreciated for those who can reply to my undying (noob-ish, and well, first time) PS3 questions... This post has been edited by defaultname365: Dec 14 2008, 08:00 PM
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defaultname365	Dec 14 2008, 09:23 PM Return to original view \| Post #4
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	QUOTE(Kyoyagami @ Dec 14 2008, 09:14 PM) 4 depends on location. 8 is a bit tricky for me to answer, i sell them, but I don't own one. 10. Yup, GH, SCE, Bernard Moh, the list of reputable guys in the console couch selling area. Play-asia is good also. What do you guys think of this : Free home delivery as well... http://www.sonystyle.com.my/promo/ps3promo.aspx
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defaultname365	Dec 14 2008, 11:21 PM Return to original view \| Post #5
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Dec 14 2008, 10:03 PM) well good..up to you then..but like me , i like to pick it up by myself...can choose which unit i want.. What do you mean by choose the unit you want ? Meaning... there are possibilities of 'scratches' or 'minor defects' ? I prefer to 'open it all at home'... remove the stuff in the box one by one and savour every second of newness QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Dec 14 2008, 10:49 PM) The number of sales of 360 more then ps3 , its because most of the owners owned more then 1 ( xbox360 ) due to 3rrod case..3rrod then buy new once , 3 rrod buy another..keep on buying.. I'm doing the other way round... got 3rrod - - play on PS3 while waiting for it to return ! But seriously, I want 'in' on PS3 games... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Dec 14 2008, 10:42 PM) 5. -- Malaysia PS3 are totally same as SG unit , MY 80GB and SG 80GB...Some sellers might claim SG 80GB as MY PS3 80GB..Sony Malaysia only accept MY PS3 80GB , SG 80GB sorry nope ( even though both of them share same code CECHK06 )...So carefull with that.. This are some tips how to know its Malaysia 80GB PS3 : » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « PS3 80GB ( CECHK06 ) Malaysia Edition - 1 year Warranty by SOMAS ( Sony Malaysia ).. 1. Under the console itself , there is small SIRIM stickers 2. At the box ( the packaging ) ; at the front there is MALAYSIA OFFICIAL PRODUCT stickers ; on top of the box there is YELLOW stickers " You have to scratch the code and follow the instruction at the stickers " to ensure its genuine Sony product... 3. Again , on top of the box there is WHITE stickers , Distribute by Sony (M) Sdn Bhd. 4. Each unit already been SEALED by Sony...if the SEALED already off...Dont accept the unit. 5. As soon as u got the unit , Please register it via online...u also will get the EXTENDED WARRANTY form...fill the form and u will get another 3 month warranty from Sony (M)...So basically ur console get 1 year and 3 month warranty... - GamersFamilia 8. -- PS3 Malaysia Set : Console AV Cable AC Power Cord Cable Dual Shock 3 Instruction Manuals USB cable ( to charge the DS3 ) # HDMI & ethernet cable not included... 9. -- RM15XX-RM18XX 10. -- Sungei Wang Plaza Gameshop ( Any of the shop sell PS3 games ) Gamers Hideout ( Cineleisure , Mutiara Damansara ) What ?? No HDMI cable... fine... lucky I have an 'expensive' Giraffe brand HDMI cable lying around... No Ethernet cable ? Holy smokes... About those seals... thanks aplenty... really appreciate those finer details you mentioned ! Thnx again ! QUOTE(westthen @ Dec 14 2008, 10:43 PM) erm any chances of PS3 will get a heavy price cut anytime soon? i have been reading some articles saying that PS3 sales is dropping alot and way behind xbox sales.... Dunno wai... Sony just recently denied any price cuts of PS3... Question: I am seriously thinking of phoning 1300-88-1233 and getting it done via phone-line. Ask them deliver it to my home (no charge for delivery). But... ordering via Sony Style Malaysia only... izzit... safe ? The product guaranteed to be in best quality ? Also... what are the odds of going to The Curve Sony Style and they are having stock for PS3 Black Piano finish ? Do they always have stock there ? Most likely to choose : RM1,899 This post has been edited by defaultname365: Dec 14 2008, 11:25 PM
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defaultname365	Dec 14 2008, 11:37 PM Return to original view \| Post #6
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	QUOTE(Kyoyagami @ Dec 14 2008, 11:32 PM) The MY PS3 is only in black. No white. About the phone order, not sure. But if it's like any other TV or refrigerator delivery, then the PS3 should be stored in a van ready to be shipped to your house in good condition. Nice... speaking of prices... what about games... are they all RM170 + When you say black, meaning the 'Black piano finish' right ?....
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defaultname365	Dec 14 2008, 11:49 PM Return to original view \| Post #7
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	QUOTE(Kyoyagami @ Dec 14 2008, 11:38 PM) Yup, black piano finish, as in the only model available for PS3 MY. Games are, i'd say range from 160 (Normally for Asian R3 titles) to 230 (For US R1 titles) So, ready to make ur purchase? Lol... tmoro lah of coz... see how... maybe I might go direct... but Gamer's Hideout (frequently go there for 360) selling for RM1,992... why the 'higher price' I dunno... Might drop in Cineleisure to grab a Blu-Ray movie as well.... my first time ever buying a HD movie... I dunno whether Sony Center The Curve got stock or not... or they give the usual "Come again next week..." excuse Didn't know MYS edition is Black piano finish oni...
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defaultname365	Dec 15 2008, 11:59 AM Return to original view \| Post #8
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	Alright guys, have confirmed my PS3... will 'arrive' at Sony Style @ The Curve (brand new units, currently no stock) this Wednesday... RM1,899 - with 2 games Malaysia Unit http://www.sonystyle.com.my/product/produc...ubcategoryid=56 » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 1 game from "Hot list" - Little Big Planet - Fallout 3 - Winning Eleven 1 game from "Cold list" - Assassin's Creed (...played on 360 alreadi !) - some Juggernaut/I dunno... dude wasn't clear - Warhawk - Ratchet & Clank I chose 'Fallout 3' + 'Ratchet & Clank'... always wanted to play Fallout 3... not too sure about LBP... Question: Is it necessary to buy the Remote Control that cost additional RM119 ? http://www.sonystyle.com.my/product/produc...ubcategoryid=57 » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This post has been edited by defaultname365: Dec 15 2008, 12:08 PM
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defaultname365	Dec 15 2008, 02:11 PM Return to original view \| Post #9
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Dec 15 2008, 01:56 PM) it means they had lets say 5 unit left...so they asked me to choose which one i want..so i just choose the perfect packaging ( box ) , but doesnt mean the others aint perfect...all of em perfect cause all new and sealed..btw im also open it at home slowly one by one...not used to open it at the shop , at home u feel more relax when open it...hahah Lol... i did the same when i bought my x360... spent like 15 minutes choosing the 'best box' and the console lasted me 9 months... ! Anyways, I might just get the Remote Control for RM119... I think watching BD movies, it would be easier (or more real) to control the movie with a remote control... How bout games... what is the best shop to get it... and is the price 'fixed' ?... I was thinking of going to Gamer's Hideout for all my PS3 games... Also, how is the Blu-Ray movie quality compared to standalone players? This post has been edited by defaultname365: Dec 15 2008, 02:12 PM
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defaultname365	Dec 15 2008, 04:53 PM Return to original view \| Post #10
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	Yeah, the price should not be RM1,800 + for 80Gb PS3... but anyways, it comes with a free game and then another... The major reason I'm buying a PS3 is simply because - PS3 titles (which I will explore more in the future) - Blu-Ray (yeah... when HD DVD died, I was sad, really wanted it) - No dreaded 'death' issues I have not much criticism against the PS3, well, obviously I haven't got my hands on it. I heard the Black Piano finish always have fingerprint on it and some find it 'disturbing'... izzit true? Coz I am a bit of a dust-free, wipe-till-it-shines kind of guy... Too bad it does not come with an Ethernet cable... I used them all up for my computers... and x360... QUOTE(toytoy @ Dec 15 2008, 02:52 PM) How complete is SonyStyle's game libray? I was thinking of getting the PS3 with LBP + Asassin's Creed (bundle) and MGS4 + GTA IV. U think they have MGS and GTA in stock? The only thing holding me back now is the color. I want a white one. U think it's gonna come out soon or it'll never come out in MY? Dang, can't wait to get my hand on the white one. Any idea which shop gives 0% EPP other than SonyStyle? Thanks bros. The game list in SonyStyle - - don't count on it. If you want to buy games, get it from Gamer's Hideout (or elsewhere, but elsewhere means super inconvenience for me). They do have LBP (hot list title) + Assassin's Creed (normal list) - - yes. I'm thinking of buying MGS4... instead of taking one of the games from the normal list, they say I can pay the 'additional' price of the game I choose other then their list. But I'm afraid I am getting TDK Blu-Ray... so might have 2 wait till Christmas is over. This post has been edited by defaultname365: Dec 15 2008, 04:57 PM
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defaultname365	Dec 15 2008, 07:11 PM Return to original view \| Post #11
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	Question: Malaysia 80Gb is... "Black piano finnish" I keep hearing "Black color... black color"... but is it the 'reflection black'... like this dude : Watching this vid... I go nuts opening something new... (not me... an Aussie dude) JergmOEkS6I This post has been edited by defaultname365: Dec 15 2008, 07:11 PM
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defaultname365	Dec 16 2008, 12:40 AM Return to original view \| Post #12
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Dec 15 2008, 10:50 PM) so? when u gonna buy it..haha ... the usual "Out of stock"... Sony Style say Wednesday... Bundle game : Fallout 3 (reserved 4 me) + another game I have not decide This post has been edited by defaultname365: Dec 16 2008, 12:52 AM
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defaultname365	Dec 16 2008, 09:16 PM Return to original view \| Post #13
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Dec 16 2008, 07:32 AM) the PS3 selling like hotcakes at Sony Style and Sony Centre. Added on December 16, 2008, 7:35 am owh...good Sony Style, when I called them up for PS3, told me 'just all PS3 sold out'... I have one thing to say :
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defaultname365	Dec 18 2008, 06:59 PM Return to original view \| Post #14
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	My first ever PS3 title(s) : 1. Fallout 3 (Free, 'almost' bought it for 360...) 2. Motorstorm II (... had to add RM90 for this title ! But I really x3 wanted it, I am a bit of a motor fan and I heard this is the best PS3-exclusive racing game! ) Two titles to last... 1 week, definitely a lot more? Have not played them. Yes. I am dying to play them. My first ever Blu-Ray title : 1. Batman: The Dark Knight (RM14x) Will watch this Oscar arrives... this is one of the best films I have ever watched, and it will be glorious in Blu-Ray... Coming in the near future : 1. Metal Gear Solid 4 (RM200 + ???!! ) Got myself the Blu-Ray Remote Control as well... (RM119) Well, this will surely keep me awake for days. Unfortunately, I am 'plagued' with too much assignments... can't wait for Christmas break... Status of my wallet : Dry. Almost. Lucky can last this week. Phew... This post has been edited by defaultname365: Dec 18 2008, 07:04 PM
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defaultname365	Dec 23 2008, 12:29 PM Return to original view \| Post #15
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	QUOTE(Berserker @ Dec 23 2008, 11:48 AM) Anyone have any pics for the: * Exclusive Fallout 3 Premium * Mystery Gift - What are the free gifts? U mean 'Limited Edition' ? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « For me, I limit myself - - one expensive Limited Edition game title per year ! This year was GTA IV. Loved it.
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defaultname365	Dec 29 2008, 04:36 PM Return to original view \| Post #16
Windows® 8.1 \| Xbox 360™ \| PlayStation® 4 Senior Member 1,098 posts Joined: Nov 2006	QUOTE(bearbear @ Dec 29 2008, 04:05 PM) Gamers Hideout price is without games? SonyStyle promotion now is tempting cos they include one 'good' game (Winning 11 / LBP) instead of 2 infamous games last time. Best place to get a PlayStation 3 - from the 'actual' place -> Sony Style They have the boxes, truly unopened - the seal + they actually take one from the stack of boxes they have there... Mine just arrived a day before I bought it. My 3 hot titles list were : - LBP - Fallout 3 I chose Fallout 3... from the rave reviews. Didn't know LBP would turn out to be a crazily rated title as well. My not so hot titles were : - Ratchet and Clank - Warhawk - Ninja Gaiden Sigma - etc. etc. but I chose Motorstorm 2: Pacific Rift. Had to pay RM90 more !
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