PiracyX Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I am obviously going to buy a PS3 very soon, however i run across this website which is selling the PS3 (40GB) + Uncharted for ?239 incVAT. I believe the console is shipped from France but they stated i will indeeed get the UK model so ill get correct plugs etc Because i have never heard of the website, i am not just about to order just because it's cheap. I guess no-one on here has ever heard of this place but what do you guys think? Is it something i should keep away from and buy it in GAME/Shopto instead (Shopto have the console for ?259.99 at the moment) Anyway here is the link. Playstation 3 + Uncharted ?239 inc VAT + Delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtRaS Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 For the sake of twenty quid I would get it from one of the places you mentioned, say it packs in after a month or so. you can just take it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazuyette Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Seems legit for me ( I live in France btw ) . One question comes to my little mind : What will you do if your console break up ? And you will only save ?20. If I was in your shoes, I'll buy it at my nearest store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truman Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Would you have to pay import tax or VAT on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hekkyUK Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Ooooooh I might try that site and see what happens... UK plug and instructions too! The deals in this country for ?20 more don't seem to come with the Uncharted game.... Decisions decisions! lol I've just emailed them for a further explanation of "The version of the console you order from us will be the same as the units sold in your particular country." (as per their FAQ) and to confirm details regarding import tax:)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted March 4, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted March 4, 2008 No import tax in EU. I bought my Wii from Germany and it didn't come with UK plug. However Germany uses 240v so all I did was connect a shaving adapter to the plug :p Is the guarantee not for all of Europe? Only thing that is dodgy is, 40 GB (White/Silver/Black) Black obviously, White could be imported, but Silver? :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom1981 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I will get bashed but I have seen other reports besides my experience. Stay away from the 40 gig model go with the bigger one. I bought my 40gig ps3 january 4 08 and the blueray drive already died on me (Sony is shipping me a replacement). I have seen other reports on this too. I am thinking for the 40gig they used cheaper parts for the blue ray drive so I would suggest getting the more expensive model. IF you dont believe me go to sonys own forums and look at the topics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiracyX Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Ooooooh I might try that site and see what happens... UK plug and instructions too! The deals in this country for ?20 more don't seem to come with the Uncharted game.... Decisions decisions! lolI've just emailed them for a further explanation of "The version of the console you order from us will be the same as the units sold in your particular country." (as per their FAQ) and to confirm details regarding import tax:)) I got this email from them; "The version of the Playstation 3 console we will send you will be the same as the one sold in UK. We have a stock of consoles for every European country" Are you going to order from them hektik? I agree Audio, Strange as silver is not out yet? I will get bashed but I have seen other reports besides my experience. Stay away from the 40 gig model go with the bigger one. I bought my 40gig ps3 january 4 08 and the blueray drive already died on me (Sony is shipping me a replacement). I have seen other reports on this too. I am thinking for the 40gig they used cheaper parts for the blue ray drive so I would suggest getting the more expensive model. IF you dont believe me go to sonys own forums and look at the topics. I didn't know they were using cheaper parts on the 40GB :blink:: As far as i am aware, 40GB doesn't have Card Reader, No-BC and only 2 USB ports instead of 4. Your blu-ray drive dying was just bad luck. I wouldn't think they are putting cheaper drives/inferior aswell in the 40GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted March 4, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted March 4, 2008 I didn't know they were using cheaper parts on the 40GB :blink: As far as i am aware, 40GB doesn't have Card Reader, No-BC and only 2 USB ports instead of 4. Your blu-ray drive dying was just bad luck. I wouldn't think they are putting cheaper drives/inferior aswell in the 40GB. Most folk agree the 40GB is "better" if you don't need BC as it runs cooler and is slightly quieter. I've not read about "mass" failing of the drive in the 40GB anywhere, and I haven't seen anyone with an issue on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hekkyUK Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 "Hello Dan and thank you for contacting GameXarea.com! The version of the Playstation 3 console we will send you will be the same as the one sold in UK. We have a stock of consoles for different countries. There are no import duties since the console will be shipped from France. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance." ^^^^ I asked if they just sell French ones with British plugs LOL! It's still a VERY tempting offer though - Grrrrrr! I'm gonna think about it for a couple of days I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisyclarke Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 "Hello Dan and thank you for contacting GameXarea.com!The version of the Playstation 3 console we will send you will be the same as the one sold in UK. We have a stock of consoles for different countries. There are no import duties since the console will be shipped from France. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance." ^^^^ I asked if they just sell French ones with British plugs LOL! It's still a VERY tempting offer though - Grrrrrr! I'm gonna think about it for a couple of days I think Has anyone actually purchased any consoles from gamexarea yet. I am very new to this gaming world but I now have to get up to date due to my kids growing up a little. I have mentioned the prices that are on their website to friends and a lot are interested. Could several consoles go on one invoice to save on the wire transfers. Or is the company a Scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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