PS3 Fanboy

all we have to do is not buy as many playstation products and then sony will actually make an effort in europe to bring this type of stuff here. the problem is that they know that we will continue to buy, and therefor they don't care.

Reply

I thought Europe is now the biggest Sony territory...

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/14/europe-becomes-biggest-sony-territory/

Reply

Can't say this suprises me. These days i count my losses and just be thankful that MGS4 is coming out everywhere at once.

Reply

Even if it did come out here, it would most likely be about £200 more expensive than the US version anyway. It's not like a change in colour is going to bring back backwards compatibility or make the machine run any faster.
Personally I don't particularly care what colour comes out where, but it does irritate me that fanboys (the bad kind) will use this as yet another springboard;
Colour is announced - "omg as if a new colour is gonna save the ps3 lolol!!1"
Announced that it won't be in Europe - "omg hahaha the colour that could've saved the ps3 u aren't gettin it!!!!111"
And so forth.

But do bear in mind that LE version of MGS4 is for UK ONLY. Even us poor English speaking, English playing shmucks in Ireland aren't allowed. So before the UKians complain, spare a thought for those less fortunate, yes we do exist! Hmph.

Reply

It's business. Sony knows that it doesn't need to do anything to appease us Europeans so we get a bit mistreated. Common business practice is that you placate the regions where you are struggling so they're focusing on giving the good stuff to the US etc.

And yes, most of us non UK folk are getting shafted with the exchange rate.

For example: on Play.com GTAIV is £39.99/€55.99

BUT! £39.99 = €50.30 based on today's exchange rate. To give you US guys an idea what we're paying for games that means GTAIV is $87.61

Then again, at least it's not as bad as what our antipodean brethren are experiencing. How much is GTAIV down under? $600AUD or something?
;)

Reply

The US still gets the 80gb MGS4 bundle....right?

Reply

Thanks!

Reply

I don't think this is Konamis doing... its sonys... they can't release the Gun Metal PS3 cos they haven't got anything on a DualShock 3 for the UK yet and I doubt it'll be out in the UK b4 MGS4 at this rate.

Reply

http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/5601357/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-Gun-Metal-Grey-Console-+-40GB-HDD-+-MGS4/Product.html?dpr=2723

Reply

Can someone clarify the play.com ad

Reply

If the gunmetal PS3 was released as a 80GB model with BC here in the US, I would've jumped on it, even at $699. No way I'm getting a $599 40GB model with no BC when I can get the black 80GB model with BC, 2 more USB ports, a card reader for $100 less in addition to the MGS4 game & DS3 controller. That extra $100 is almost enough for two more games. I would've liked a PS3 that doesn't show dust/fingerprints as well as the glossy black, but that's what microfiber cloth & dust covers are for.

Europeans only have the 40GB black model to compare with and they're used to getting the shaft from Sony on pricing & availability, so their Sony "immune system" is very robust compared to us Americans who usually get the good stuff (after the Japanese of course).

Reply

I'd rejoice given the bundle cost and the 40g version that accompanies said price. It's a tax on the lowest denominators of society imho.

Reply

there no point getting that sh!t ps3 bundle get the usa 80GB ps3 that play ps2 games

Reply