Who has the best PSP offer?!

[polarwarp]

Not sure if this was the best phorum to post in.. but - does anyone know of a good psp pre-order special?

(and if this is infringing on any rules I apologise).

I've seen Big W selling them (pre-order) and you get a kit with headphone, a soft case, 32mb sony stick, a psp (obviously) and a $10 off voucher.

Myer One were offering a hard case if you pre-ordered the PSP. I think Myers offers "BONUS 16 redeemable vouchers featuring savings of up to $400 on PlayStation®Portable and Sony Products".

They all seem to be about $398 kind of mark.

I saw a cool looking ceramic white edition to be released in Japan I think it was.. wonder if skins will be released for them :)



Can't wait to get one and play Burnout!!! :dD

[Watcher]

Thread moved to the Gamers Room and no, you aren't breaking any rules. This is the kind of thing that the Gamers section is here for. :)

[polarwarp]

Thanks :)

On looking round it seems like its pretty standard to get the "Value Pack" if you pre-order it.. but not sure what happens in a normal sale if you get anything other than the headphones!?

[ExecutoR]

the best place to get a PSP is anywhere where you can take your PSP back when you realise it sucks... THEN buy yourself a Nintendo DS... :p

[THEMAN]

Went by EB today. WHY THE &!#@# are PSP games $80?!

Ridiculous. PSP = ripperoffer. For portable games?!

[ExecutoR]

Went by EB today. WHY THE &!#@# are PSP games $80?!

Ridiculous. PSP = ripperoffer. For portable games?!
lol your lucky Sony doesn't want to make a profit on this system as well... they are currently losing $100US per system,,,,

[polarwarp]

pfft.. Nintendo DS games SUCK!! :dD

Well they did last time I looked at the range. At least I recognise the PSP games coming out. I read something about multiplayer gaming - how you get a spare disc to give to a friend to play multiplayer (ie. a cut down version.. not a full game disc). Does anyone know whether this is the case??

[i<3switchfoot]

PSP's look great, as do Nintendo DS's
though I would personally prefer the PSP, but thats just me !

[THEMAN]

pfft.. Nintendo DS games SUCK!! :dD

Well they did last time I looked at the range. At least I recognise the PSP games coming out. I read something about multiplayer gaming - how you get a spare disc to give to a friend to play multiplayer (ie. a cut down version.. not a full game disc). Does anyone know whether this is the case??

um. that's because the PSP currently has a lot of mini-consoles games. I have a japanese PSP (since launch) and the only thing really worth playing on it is Lumines (and emulated ... um stuff).

You can multiplay via wifi - but note: most games, unlike DS you'd need multiple disc for multiple play (eg.. Ridge Racers + wipeout).

Seriously though, if you pay $80 for the games.. you'd be suckered. Go to ebay and buy a game from the US, this long post launch it'd be at least 20-30 dollars cheaper. Hell, even the games I bought I paid max $50-60.


PSP's are region free (for games so you can buy games from anywhere in the world)

[polarwarp]

Thanks for the tip - just had a look and as long as you're careful about not getting a game in japanese it should be cheaper getting it off ebay.

This was a cool concept.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/JOYPAD-STYLE-GAME-GRIP-for-Sony-PSP_W0QQitemZ8212150002QQcategoryZ111815QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

Wonder how long it will take for the price of the console to drop in AUS..

[Pictureresque]

Thanks for the tip - just had a look and as long as you're careful about not getting a game in japanese it should be cheaper getting it off ebay.

This was a cool concept.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/JOYPAD-STYLE-GAME-GRIP-for-Sony-PSP_W0QQitemZ8212150002QQcategoryZ111815QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

Wonder how long it will take for the price of the console to drop in AUS..

Yeh the grip seems good. Just like the PS2 version...:)

[TheAnswer]

harvey norman have a good preorder deal, you get 6 extra items such as a car charger, hard screen protector, extra set of earphones

[linton]

harvey norman have a good preorder deal, you get 6 extra items such as a car charger, hard screen protector, extra set of earphones

Which is pretty much the value pack, is it not? They include a 32mb memory stick too?

the best place to get a PSP is anywhere where you can take your PSP back when you realise it sucks... THEN buy yourself a Nintendo DS...:p

I've had the chance to play with a DS for a couple of days without buying one, there is no way I'd fork over my hard earned $ on that piece of crap.


Myer One were offering a hard case if you pre-ordered the PSP. I think Myers offers "BONUS 16 redeemable vouchers featuring savings of up to $400 on PlayStation®Portable and Sony Products".


I noticed the myer deal today while partaking in a bit of window shopping, is said 'see the pre-order booklet for more info' but they were all out, and didn't have the time to ask a non existent shop assistant.

[TheAnswer]

Which is pretty much the value pack, is it not? They include a 32mb memory stick too?

no these are EXTRA above what is in the value pack. The value pack does not have a hard protector for the screen or a cigarette charger. The deal with harvey norman is the value pack + these extras, was shown in their latest catalogue

[polarwarp]

Oooh that could be a goer then! thanks!

I went to myers to try to see the vouchers but they only pre-order booklet they had was the standard one which I picked up from Big W.

I love how EB are advertising that purchasing from there will get you a copy of spider man 2 on umd.. when in fact anyone who buys a PSP and registers it on a particular site gets a free movie (stocks limited).

hmm.. just went here:
http://www.harveynorman.com.au/viewPage.tho?stPg=PSP

and they're only advertising a free lanyard - what the?! Trying to find if they have a downloadable brochure. no brochure to download - wish I'd known before lunch, could have checked out the store in qV :)

Edit - just saw an ad on TV.. they are selling the PSP with the "monster value pack" and free lanyard!

[pallamallawa]

the best place to get a PSP is anywhere where you can take your PSP back when you realise it sucks... THEN buy yourself a Nintendo DS... :p


So i guess you dont have one then....or cant afford :)

They are great. Ive got US PSP only paid $249 Canadian for it. Got around 13 games.

ExecutoR you will end up buying one. Just go have a look at Ridge racer on the DS then compare to PSP.

[Watcher]

Can we stick to the topic on where to get the best deals for this release and if you want a PSP Vs DS debate, start a new thread.
There are a number of people who are using this thread as a guide on the current deals and it can be frustrating to come look at the lastest update and only find an off topic reply.

Thanks people. :)

[polarwarp]

Woohoo!! I've now preorderd from Harvey Norman QV - they have 18 preorders!

The extras (on top of the value pack) were a hard cover case, extra set of ear phones (black) and a cigarette charger. I don't know the case will be that great so may end up buying the metal logitech one later on but will do for now. I now have to check out some game reviews :)

Thanks everyone who contributed to this topic!

Edit - oh and a PC data adaptor cable :)

[Oztron]

Harvey Norman seems to be the best locally, Lik-sang is the best online if you don't want to wait.

[pallamallawa]

By the time it turned up from Lik-sang now, it would have already been released here.

Have a look at target. One of the catalogues has a bonus pack with it.

I dont mean the value pack.