Is It Worth A Japanese PS3(60GB) For 300$US (here in Kazakhstan)

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#1 Wanngan_Runner-
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Well, theres that electronic boutique that Iv been buying/playing etc. games for like 10 years here, in Almaty-Kazakhstan, and I know the manager very well (he also give me discounts on his inventory ). Then, one day, I came by to his shop and asked if got something new, and some life matters. Then, he surprised me. He said that, if Im interested in buying a Japanese PS3 (60GB) for 300$US. I was actually amazed by the price he offered me. New, boxed and everything included.+ a bonus, extra wireless controller (Sixaxis ??). And, I said to him, that I'll think about it, and he said, take your time, since its not offered for some-ones else.

It may be weird, why would he sell it for 300$US. I mean, I have US money, but it just surprised me. I remember, he gave me a 100$ discount on PS2 back then (250$-100$US). Its not like he would sell a broken/malfunction unit, back Im just currious. I dont see anything suspicious either, since I know him very well, and hes like my favorite customer (always have something to say/sell/see etc.).

Soo, I dont know guys, I was just wondering what do you think about it. If you have any ideas or something to say/add, please feel free. Thats why I created this topic though . It'll me very kind for you, and also I would be VERY appriciated.

Oh, and about the warranty, I also thought of that, since if it'll broke, we would settle things out. Yep, you must be cautious about it. But, its not like he would screw me, since we know eachother since like 10 years. The problem is not him, but its the console it-self. Since theres no service here in central-Asia.

Thank You, and thanks in advance
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#2 Ivan5
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hehe, good job this time not abbriviating Japanese....:P

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#3 chrismunx
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Play games obviously won't be an issues for you. Movies on the other hand? JA only so if yer planning on using the PS3 just for the games, go for it.
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#4 Watch_Me_Xplode
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Dude... it's 600 over here. If you can buy it for half the normal price, by all means do so. And if it doesn't work, bring it back.
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#5 51OAK
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How do you say.....Must buy for glory of your nation.
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#6 Reset7Machines
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TC meant $3000
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#7 Wanngan_Runner-
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Ivan5;
Yeah, sorry back there. Im not really used to forums or offensive gestures though.

Watch_Me_Xplode;
Yeah, I know that. But do you even know how hard it is just to work for 1$US ?? The currency here, is soo poor...
But, it doesnt matter for me, since I got enough to live here, for the rest of my life :P

510AK
Hehehe, I really liked that. Now that was kinda funny :D

Please, some more opinions/advices/thoughts PLEASE !!

Thank You.
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#8 WARRZONE
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If you don't want to watch your DVDs on it or play US PS2 games on it then it's fine.
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#9 Wanngan_Runner-
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^ Yeah, just want to remind for everyone, I dont intend to watch DVD's on it though.

How-ever, about the games, I thought the PS3 is region-free. Sooo, it means I can play any games (including US ones) or is there something that Im missing ?
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^ Yeah, just want to remind for everyone, I dont intend to watch DVD's on it though.

How-ever, about the games, I thought the PS3 is region-free. Sooo, it means I can play any games (including US ones) or is there something that Im missing ?Wanngan_Runner-
PS3 games are region free. PS1 and PS2 games are region coded. Blu-Ray region coding: Region 1: North America, South America, East Asia except for China (India, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia etc.) Region 2: Europe and Africa Region 3: China, Russia and other countries The PS3 is region free on PS3 games, but I don't know about Blu-Ray movies. This may not be an issue for you because you may still be in Region 1 (depends what part of Asia you are in). I don't know whether the PS3 can tell the difference between Blu-Ray games and movies. The PS3 might be completely region free on all Blu-Ray media. The region codes might just be in place for BD-R drives and other BD players.
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^ Oh yeah... Then, if I was in US and had a PS3 (NA ver.), it would'v been possible to play PS1,PS2 games with no problems. Oh, figures though.

I suppose that DVD's and Blu-Rays are sharing the same region code. However, I dont intend to watching them, since it doesnt concern me.

Oh well, thanks for the tip :)
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DVD Region codes are a little tighter than the Blu-Ray Region codes. You won't be able to watch US DVD's on it, but I would suggest that you take full advantage of the Blu-Ray movies. They look amazing :shock:. DVD Region codes: 0 Informal term meaning "playable in all regions" 1 Bermuda, Canada, United States and U.S. territories 2 The Middle East, Western Europe, Central Europe, Egypt, French overseas territories, Greenland, Japan, Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland 3 Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea and Taiwan 4 Australasia, Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, Oceania, South America 5 The rest of Africa, Former Soviet Union, the Indian subcontinent, Mongolia, North Korea 6 Mainland China 7 Reserved for future use (found in use on protected screener copies of MPAA-related DVDs, and "media-copies" of pre-releases in Asia) 8 International venues such as aircraft, cruise ships, etc. Blu Ray region codes are in post above.
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#13 Wanngan_Runner-
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^ Soo about the Blu-Ray region code, I guess mine is #5 "Former Soviet Union", which is Kazakhstan it self was one.

Blu-Ray is something revolutionary, if we're speaking about movies and DVD's. It may change to the next step (but that just my opinion), but the players are way expensive. Thankfully that PS3 has one allready integrated. So, thats a good thing.

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#14 Taalon
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How do you say.....Must buy for glory of your nation.51OAK
You beat me to it D:
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#15 ronniexie
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is ur name borat by any chance?
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#16 Taalon
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WOW LOL LET'S ALL SAY THE MOST OBVIOUS JOKES WE CAN! WHAT IS WOBBLY, FLAVOURSOME AND IS JELLY? JELLY!
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"is ur name borat by any chance?"

No. But its very close :wink:

"WOW LOL LET'S ALL SAY THE MOST OBVIOUS JOKES WE CAN! WHAT IS WOBBLY, FLAVOURSOME AND IS JELLY? JELLY!"

I you have something to say stupid or funny, it wont be funny though... 0_-. Personally, it may be offensive. Oh, one more thing, if you want to discuss about funny jokes or whatever...  this is not the right place. Im not being rude to you or something :), but im taking this topic seriously, and I dont want make it some joke place or something :wink:.

Note:

Just because Im from (or someone else) Kazakhstan, doesnt mean that Im "BORAT" ... 0_x. Careful, you migh offend someone. Its very distractive though :P.
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#18 spliffchillum
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hehe.. if all you plan on using it for is playing games.. and for that price.. get it!!!!!
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#19 janzaruk
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is ur name borat by any chance?ronniexie
Show some repect dude. There are PLENTY of AMERICAN jokes to be made.
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#20 Taalon
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"is ur name borat by any chance?"

No. But its very close :wink:

"WOW LOL LET'S ALL SAY THE MOST OBVIOUS JOKES WE CAN! WHAT IS WOBBLY, FLAVOURSOME AND IS JELLY? JELLY!"

I you have something to say stupid or funny, it wont be funny though... 0_-. Personally, it may be offensive. Oh, one more thing, if you want to discuss about funny jokes or whatever...  this is not the right place. Im not being rude to you or something :), but im taking this topic seriously, and I dont want make it some joke place or something :wink:.

Note:

Just because Im from (or someone else) Kazakhstan, doesnt mean that Im "BORAT" ... 0_x. Careful, you migh offend someone. Its very distractive though :P.Wanngan_Runner-
Sorry for the confusion - what I said was meant for ronniexie.
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#21 Wanngan_Runner-
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^ Ahhh sorry for that. Didnt get the part :)

Allright guys, I just have something to ask you about. What is the percentage or majority if people complaining about the malfunctions on PS3 in US ? Is it like alot of people or most of them are without the problems ? Im just currious about since, since its kinda important to me as well. Like overall, I just want to know if they were alot of returned PS's.

Thank You :)
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#22 MGS9150
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LOL i just thought of something funny....*borat voice* I got 60gb PS3 and my neighbour got 20gb hahaha everyone knows the 20gb is for girl.
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#23 Wanngan_Runner-
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^ Uhhhh... Sorry, didnt get the joke ... >.> :)
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#24 nanomecha4
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^ Uhhhh... Sorry, didnt get the joke ... >.> :)Wanngan_Runner-
Why do you keep bumping this troll thread?
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#25 Wanngan_Runner-
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[QUOTE="Wanngan_Runner-"]^ Uhhhh... Sorry, didnt get the joke ... >.> :)nanomecha4
Why do you keep bumping this troll thread?



What are you getting at anywayz... ???
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#26 Wanngan_Runner-
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Bump.

>.>     
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#27 LoG-Sacrament
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buy one, is nice!
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^ Ahhh sorry for that. Didnt get the part :)

Allright guys, I just have something to ask you about. What is the percentage or majority if people complaining about the malfunctions on PS3 in US ? Is it like alot of people or most of them are without the problems ? Im just currious about since, since its kinda important to me as well. Like overall, I just want to know if they were alot of returned PS's.

Thank You :)Wanngan_Runner-
Don't think anyone has made any calculations on how big the percentage is of malfunction ps3, yet. Though if no1 has made any, it should mean it ain't that huge, because if it was huge it would be all over the news. Buy the ps3, i don't think your friend (the manager) would try to lure you into buying a broken ps3, or atleast try it out in his butique. good luck with the purchase. PS: Ignore Nanomecha4, he calls everyone a troll.