3DS Preorders Avaliable

[Chris_Skylock]

that's php13,900 solid without tax here in philippines. not bad but it's so expensive than a Wii

 

[Blade4474]

What the FUCK? That's a LOT of money... I'm sad now... I guess I'll go cut myself

Seriously though, that's a high price, but hopefully it's just EBgames talking shit, I haven't heard anything official of Nintendo on the price yet so it might cost less (or more!

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dude, do they even have EB in Belgium?

No. What does it matter?

Because you say it as if you are familiar with it and I quote:
'Seriously though, that's a high price, but hopefully it's just EBgames talking shit'

I praise you, noob from Belgium

 

[Overlord Nadrian]

What the FUCK? That's a LOT of money... I'm sad now... I guess I'll go cut myself

Seriously though, that's a high price, but hopefully it's just EBgames talking shit, I haven't heard anything official of Nintendo on the price yet so it might cost less (or more!

)

dude, do they even have EB in Belgium?

No. What does it matter?

Because you say it as if you are familiar with it and I quote:
'Seriously though, that's a high price, but hopefully it's just EBgames talking shit'

I praise you, noob from Belgium

I still don't get it.

 

[granville]

I'm quite familiar with EB Games (owned by Gamestop btw) here. They put up bogus info all the time, never trust them over the words of Nintendo themselves.

 

[Theraima]

Isnt that a bit too high for a DS? I mean I know it is 3DS and so but its still a DS. Way too high price imo. And no GBA slot even

Is kinda fail if 3DS is more than twice the price of the original..

 

[Minox]

First of all, Australia is one of the most expensive countries when it comes to games. Second of all, something similar also applies to EB Games with them always having overpriced games for sale.

 

[Guild McCommunist]

Because you say it as if you are familiar with it and I quote:
'Seriously though, that's a high price, but hopefully it's just EBgames talking shit'

I praise you, noob from Belgium

Everyone knows EB Games/Gamestop kinda suck. If you've been here on GBAtemp long enough you'll hear enough "EB Games/Gamestop suck!" stories. From poor service to some disproportionate prices, it's just better to shop on Amazon or something.

They probably wanted to just be the first to offer preorders. I highly doubt this will be the final price. Nintendo knows better.

 

[Deleted User]

wow... that's just too much for a handheld console. I better buy a ps3 or something.

 

[Blade4474]

First of all, Australia is one of the most expensive countries when it comes to games. Second of all, something similar also applies to EB Games with them always having overpriced games for sale.

Yea, when it comes to games.
Isn't the 3DS a games console?

 

[Veho]

Methinks it's just an exaggerated estimate, purposely too high to make sure it covers any possible launch price, and that people will be refunded the difference once the 3DS actually comes out. Of course, the refund will probably be in coupons and not actual cash, but consider that a fee you'll pay to be the first kid in your neighbourhood to have one.

 

[Minox]

First of all, Australia is one of the most expensive countries when it comes to games. Second of all, something similar also applies to EB Games with them always having overpriced games for sale.

Yea, when it comes to games.
Isn't the 3DS a games console?

Isn't a console a game system?

 

[Blade4474]

wow... that's just too much for a handheld console. I better buy a ps3 or something.

Get one.
Ever since i got mine Iv'e never regretted it.

 

[jalaneme]

i doubt it will be that much you can buy a ps3 console and game for £380!

 

[Blade4474]

First of all, Australia is one of the most expensive countries when it comes to games. Second of all, something similar also applies to EB Games with them always having overpriced games for sale.

Yea, when it comes to games.
Isn't the 3DS a games console?

Isn't a console a game system?

Yea thats what you said before, just without the system bit.

 

[Matt140]

Way to high for Nintendo pricing, it will definitely be less than £200.

 

[nutella]

Meh, I never planned to get it at launch anyway. I might hold off until the 3ds lite. Until then, i need to get a new laptop... and a PSP... and build me another desktop... fuck. I'm gonna be broke.

haha 3DS Lite.
You're a funny one.

Don't know what's funny about that. You know that in 2-3 years, Nintendo will be releasing another iteration in the 3DS line (not saying it will be called the 3DS Lite, but whatever). So far I'm loving the 3DS, but a new laptop and desktop costs a lot of money and I really think I'd need them more right now. My rule of thumb is that the second iteration is always the one that's the most valuable. (see GBA SP and NDS Lite)

 

[jonesman99]

I'm quite familiar with EB Games (owned by Gamestop btw) here. They put up bogus info all the time, never trust them over the words of Nintendo themselves.

I'd have to agree with you wholeheartedly. Gamestop/EB Games has been know for gimmicks, tricks, and shady dealings when it comes to advertising, pricing, and the merchandise itself. Let's all just wait for Nintendo to make their official move with the hardware, software, and dates, THEN, can we really speculate on this.

 

[BlueStar]

Just to reiterate

1) It's an estimate
2) Australian dollars, not US dollars
3) Australia is an expensive place to buy games.

Look, here's a Xbox 360 slim pre-order page on the same site. 449AUD.
http://www.ebgames.com.au/xbox360-150845-X...onsole-Xbox-360

So that means, after converting the currency, that the 360 slim is £260 in the UK and $390 in the US, right? No.

£199 delivered in the UK
http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/15570...DD/Product.html

$299 in the US
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/28943/E...pping_Today.php

So untwist your panties and chill the fuck out.

 

[phoenixclaws]

Haha, I like how the Red 3DS is "Available TBC 2010" and the Blue 3DS is "Available TBC 2011."

 

[Bladexdsl]

fucking hell that's nearly as expensive as the fucking ps3 here!!!