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[Fredescu]

^^ can't you hook up a hard drive?

250 bucks isn't really that much for a console...6 years old or not. and it has a pretty great library of exclusive games....or so I've heard

Who sells it for $250 anyway? Seems everyone has it for $300 or thereabouts. Add another $50 for a hard drive, you're getting up into Wii U launch prices territory. People managed to complain about those.

But yeah, it does have a good library. Worth getting if you've never had one. I'd hold out for a good bundle or price though. Looking at the EB prices, it's $100 extra for the 500GB with an extra game. If they were two games you wanted, it would be better to go for the 500GB.

 

[HolyCheck]

Spoiler

MY BIRTHDAY IS TOO!!! NERRR

Yah sounds good, later in the month works better for me I believe at this stage.

i'm not in melb or either of those weekends

 

[reptilescorpio]

$250 in the KMart catalogue I read yesterday.

Also anyone who whinges about WiiU launch price is an idiot. Premium pack for $400 would be amazing if you really wanted 5 launch titles. Hyped to see that Epic Mickey 2 is at launch!

 

[midonnay]

wiiu price is great too.... its just that I'm struggling to justify a purchase when there aren't any games that I really want to play (or can't just get on the x360).

Nintendoland :/

modern 2d mario....not the greatest fan of.

I guess Zombiu could be interesting .....but thats a wait and see



edit: oh yeah, theres that platinum game.....is that a launch title?

edit2: nope launch window....whatever that means.

 

[Fredescu]

$250 in the KMart catalogue I read yesterday.

Yep: http://www.kmart.com.au/Catalogue/Catalogue.aspx?CatalogueID=554

Nice.

 

[pieatorium]

Who sells it for $250 anyway? Seems everyone has it for $300 or thereabouts. Add another $50 for a hard drive, you're getting up into Wii U launch prices territory. People managed to complain about those.

Like has been mentioned K mart, JB has it for 260. Storage not that different to the WiiU so if you would be going the HDD route for one i don't see why you woyldn't for the other.

Luanch lineup is the only thing really holding me back from a WiiU, theres Mario and not really anything else I would want to drop the extra cash for to pick one up.

edit2: nope launch window....whatever that means.

Between luanch up to march 31 i think

 

[pieatorium]

oops

 

[Shaneus]

I can understand getting confused between a sword fight and some karate.

What is that... (Microprose's) Pirates?

 

[Poimandres]

Pffft. I picked up a Gamecube from Cash Convertors for $50 back in 2005, before any next gen consoles had launched.

That's the kind of price I expect the current consoles to be going for second hand. Okay, maybe that's a little ambitious, but they've been on the market for 5+ years. They should be $199 brand new max. Hell, I picked up my PS3 for $350 from Catch of The Day over 3 years ago!

 

[senahorse]

I will probably get a WiiU at launch but besides NSMB, I doubt I will get anything, probably silly to get one early but oh well.

 

[Fusebox]

And a predominantly blue vs predominantly image. Totally confusing.

Way of The Exploding Fist was Good Game's Guess the Game game for last week.

I got it right of course.

 

[Fredescu]

Hell, I picked up my PS3 for $350 from Catch of The Day over 3 years ago!

I got mine from 1-day for $399 in August 09. It was an 80GB fat, when the slims were first coming out.

 

[Poimandres]

Off to see Looper tonight with $20 gold class tickets (usually $40 each!). Pretty keen, the word is good.

If anyone is interested, you can get $20 gold class tickets through Optus rewards. I'm not even an Optus customer...

 

[Rezbit]

Lol@MelbGAF trying to organise a meetup.

Edit: I think the launch line up is bloody good for a new console. Most recently have been a lot shitter.

 

[codswallop]

Lol@MelbGAF trying to organise a meetup.

Yeah, much easier when all you have to do is ask yourself if you're busy.

 

[Kreunt]

might even just get a pre-owned ps3, its only going to be used to play the few decent games i cant play on my pc (red dead redemption, catherine, vanquish, valk chronicles).

 

[Shaneus]

If someone's looking for a PS3, I'm looking at getting rid of one of mine that has some slight case damage. Bought it to use for CFW but I barely use my regular PS3 as it is, let alone that one.

Oh guys, the new Carrier Command game is out today. It's by the Arma guys. I'm kinda looking forward to it, though not at RRP :/

 

[Rezbit]

If someone's looking for a PS3, I'm looking at getting rid of one of mine that has some slight case damage. Bought it to use for CFW but I barely use my regular PS3 as it is, let alone that one.

Oh guys, the new Carrier Command game is out today. It's by the Arma guys. I'm kinda looking forward to it, though not at RRP :/

How much

 

[Jintor]

PAX AU in Melbourne. I wonder if Yug will have to upgrade bar space.

 

[Frawdder]

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/09/pax-australia-is-heading-to-melbourne/

 

[VOOK]

I'm in Melbourne next weekend.

Unrelated.

 

[midonnay]

so that My Dad is a monster thread.....


O_O

 

[Kritz]

Fuck yeah, it's on my birthday!

 

[DarthHomer]

PAX AU in Melbourne. I wonder if Yug will have to upgrade bar space.

Hah.

But in seriousness, good to hear. Been far too long since there was a gaming con in Melbourne.

 

[BananaArnie]

Omikron Approved™

Spoiler

unless it is the weekend we are planning to get away for our anniversary

rep beat me to the punch where are you taking melbgaf

 

[jambo]

I knew it would be Melbourne.

Awesome! I'll be there with bells on!

 

[Deeku]

Aw, would have gone if it were in Syd...oh well.

 

[Fogz]

Welp, looks like road trip to Melbourne next year.

On an unrelated note, pfffffft EB Expo

 

[senahorse]

Sometimes I don't know if having a decent sized yard is more of a con than a pro, just under an hour to mow but goddam I am pooped, summer is certainly on the way.

 

[midonnay]

right timing for x720 demos?

 

[senahorse]

Maybe in video form, I will be very surprised if there is anything playable at an Aus event, but I would love to be wrong.

 

[Shaneus]

How much

Not sure... couple o' hundo? It's unboxed (bought second hand from ebay) and the guy I bought it off barely "packed" it (wrapped it in a towel or two then threw it in a cardboard box, no shit) but it has the older firmware on it and still runs perfectly.

Haven't really thought about selling it before, so never had a chance to contemplate price etc.


PS. AusGAF: Enjoy.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/nissan/march/auction-513756608.htm

 

[BananaArnie]

Welp, looks like road trip to Melbourne next year.

On an unrelated note, pfffffft EB Expo

woooooooo eb expo

 

[Choc]

1 month after E3

Height of winter in one of the coldest cities in Australia


interesting

 

[Ruthless_Barbarian]

PAX AU in Melbourne.

Awesome. Showgrounds is 5 minutes from my house.

 

[Jintor]

1 month after E3

Height of winter in one of the coldest cities in Australia


interesting

So beach weather is what you're saying

 

[Choc]

1 month after e3 is the most interesting thing

Assuming next gen is playable in LA (i assume nothing on this btw), its feasible it could be at pax.


MS more likely.

 

[Jintor]

Considering going down for it. It's right in the uni holiday season, so I just have to find a place to crash...

 

[reptilescorpio]

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/09/pax-australia-is-heading-to-melbourne/

SUCK SHIT NONMELBGAF

IMMA SMELL OF SCOTCH AND SLEEPING IN THE GUTTER THAT WEEK

COME SEE REPTILE DRUNK ON $30 SCOTCH AND GAMING VIBES

 

[Choc]

ITS GONNA BE FUCKING FREEZING

 

[Ruthless_Barbarian]

SUCK SHIT NONMELBGAF

IMMA SMELL OF SCOTCH AND SLEEPING IN THE GUTTER THAT WEEK

COME SEE REPTILE DRUNK ON $30 SCOTCH AND GAMING VIBES

My house will be ready by then, anyone from outside Melb is welcome to crash at my place during PAX.

 

[codswallop]

Party at DeathJr's, quick, post it on Facebook.

 

[Fogz]

SydGAF road trip!

 

[CrazedProfessional]

http://www.news.com.au/national/one...ea-for-witnesses/story-fncynjr2-1226482868669

huh they arrested someone.

 

[markot]

Nokia's started its world tour of local announcements in Australia, letting slip that the Lumia 920 is coming to Telstra's LTE network down under. Those with an eye on the cheaper Lumia 820 are in luck too, as it's going to be carried by both Vodafone and Optus Business.

 

[OneMoreQuestion]

so that My Dad is a monster thread.....


O_O

Should've kept the frogs away from him.

 

[BananaArnie]

1 month after E3

Height of winter in one of the coldest cities in Australia


interesting

less sweaty nerds?

 

[Shaneus]

Man, I hope the 920 can be bought outright. Although I like Telstra, I'd rather stick with prepaid.

 

[VOOK]

Oh and it's outdoors too isn't it?

 

[DarthHomer]

Man, I hope the 920 can be bought outright. Although I like Telstra, I'd rather stick with prepaid.

Kinda the same here. I've been looking at buying a new phone for a while, so I pray I can get this outright.