Hardware Thoughts on 3DS Price?

[NoOneDies]

For all its features the price is decent.

 

[chris888222]

Lol i checked gamestop website and hell its cheap as hell in the US o.O
I though it was a good price here in sweden (2690SEK compared too 405,61 USD)
Was there a region lock in the 3DS or was it only a rumor?

Two possibilities:

1) Sources state that nintendo leaves region locking entirely up to developers. Meaning if (example) ridge racer 4D were to be a solo Japanese release, namco can make it region locked.

2) Sources state that ALL 3DS games and software will be region locked.

Also, Singapore is confirmed to be using the US 3DS for local release, but why the atrocious price?!?

 

[Joanified]

I have to agree. Some items, even with high shipping costs, cost cheaper than buying from here.

As for the sim lim square issue, I prefer getting games from qisahn or funzsquare. Their prices are lower and their service is very good. I got ripped in SLS on my first DS purchase, so I already *so called* have a phobia of SLS

Same here got ripped off on my DSL purchase at SLS. I don't recommend going there at all. I preordered my 3ds from amazon. with the discounts on games, I'm actually paying lesser than I would be paying if i bought in Singapore. The downside is I cant hold mine at launch>.>

I called maxsoft and confirmed that the asia set is actually just US set with a different charger.

 

[Joanified]

I have to agree. Some items, even with high shipping costs, cost cheaper than buying from here.

As for the sim lim square issue, I prefer getting games from qisahn or funzsquare. Their prices are lower and their service is very good. I got ripped in SLS on my first DS purchase, so I already *so called* have a phobia of SLS

Same here got ripped off on my DSL purchase at SLS. I don't recommend going there at all. I preordered my 3ds from amazon. with the discounts on games, I'm actually paying lesser than I would be paying if i bought in Singapore. The downside is I cant hold mine at launch>.>

I called maxsoft and confirmed that the asia set is actually just US set with a different charger.

 

[boombox]

I think the price is reasonable, for a new console.
You can get it for very good prices online in the UK, so it didn't take much to decide on getting it.
It's worth the money imo

 

[chris888222]

I have to agree. Some items, even with high shipping costs, cost cheaper than buying from here.

As for the sim lim square issue, I prefer getting games from qisahn or funzsquare. Their prices are lower and their service is very good. I got ripped in SLS on my first DS purchase, so I already *so called* have a phobia of SLS

Same here got ripped off on my DSL purchase at SLS. I don't recommend going there at all. I preordered my 3ds from amazon. with the discounts on games, I'm actually paying lesser than I would be paying if i bought in Singapore. The downside is I cant hold mine at launch>.>

I called maxsoft and confirmed that the asia set is actually just US set with a different charger.

May I ask... How much is the shipping? I heard that amazon's shipping rates for games is very expensive at about US$30 for one article. I am confused... cuz I only order bluray discs from amazon and the shipment rates are reasonable

EDIT: Just found out cheapest it is about US$14 and US$3 per item, which adds to about US$22 (one 3DS, one game and one HORI screen filter). About US$22 + US$249.99 + US$39.99 = US$312 (about $400). VERY REASONABLE COMPARED TO SINGAPORE'S $399

 

[Joanified]

I have to agree. Some items, even with high shipping costs, cost cheaper than buying from here.

As for the sim lim square issue, I prefer getting games from qisahn or funzsquare. Their prices are lower and their service is very good. I got ripped in SLS on my first DS purchase, so I already *so called* have a phobia of SLS

Same here got ripped off on my DSL purchase at SLS. I don't recommend going there at all. I preordered my 3ds from amazon. with the discounts on games, I'm actually paying lesser than I would be paying if i bought in Singapore. The downside is I cant hold mine at launch>.>

I called maxsoft and confirmed that the asia set is actually just US set with a different charger.

May I ask... How much is the shipping? I heard that amazon's shipping rates for games is very expensive at about US$30 for one article. I am confused... cuz I only order bluray discs from amazon and the shipment rates are reasonable

EDIT: Just found out cheapest it is about US$14 and US$3 per item, which adds to about US$22 (one 3DS, one game and one HORI screen filter). About US$22 + US$249.99 + US$39.99 = US$312 (about $400). VERY REASONABLE COMPARED TO SINGAPORE'S $399

actually, there is also a import fees deposit which they charge. so it's actually more than 400. but they have the US$35 off for a 2nd game, so it's still cheaper than buying 2 games + a 3DS in Singapore. How I hope we have Nintendo over here T_T. Then we'll be able to get club Nintendo stuff as well.

 

[chris888222]

I have to agree. Some items, even with high shipping costs, cost cheaper than buying from here.

As for the sim lim square issue, I prefer getting games from qisahn or funzsquare. Their prices are lower and their service is very good. I got ripped in SLS on my first DS purchase, so I already *so called* have a phobia of SLS

Same here got ripped off on my DSL purchase at SLS. I don't recommend going there at all. I preordered my 3ds from amazon. with the discounts on games, I'm actually paying lesser than I would be paying if i bought in Singapore. The downside is I cant hold mine at launch>.>

I called maxsoft and confirmed that the asia set is actually just US set with a different charger.

May I ask... How much is the shipping? I heard that amazon's shipping rates for games is very expensive at about US$30 for one article. I am confused... cuz I only order bluray discs from amazon and the shipment rates are reasonable

EDIT: Just found out cheapest it is about US$14 and US$3 per item, which adds to about US$22 (one 3DS, one game and one HORI screen filter). About US$22 + US$249.99 + US$39.99 = US$312 (about $400). VERY REASONABLE COMPARED TO SINGAPORE'S $399

actually, there is also a import fees deposit which they charge. so it's actually more than 400. but they have the US$35 off for a 2nd game, so it's still cheaper than buying 2 games + a 3DS in Singapore. How I hope we have Nintendo over here T_T. Then we'll be able to get club Nintendo stuff as well.

I am going to sell off my XL and get the 3DS

 

[Slyakin]

Here's how I think of it.

Unemployed (Students, kids, etc.) = GODDAMNIT NINTENDO EXPENSIVE PIECE OF BULLSHIT
Employed = Fair enough.

 

[Deleted-188346]

I live in Australia, so $250 USD is extremely cheap for me, and $40 USD for games is insanely cheap. I selected "CHEEEP!!!!!".
I bought mine on Amazon, from the US.

 

[chris888222]

Here's how I think of it.

Unemployed (Students, kids, etc.) = GODDAMNIT NINTENDO EXPENSIVE PIECE OF BULLSHIT
Employed = Fair enough.

actually to the employed, it is still quite shocking. Nintendo has never charged $249.99 for any console before (apart from wii).

The games sold at amazon, US$39.99 each, is seriously reasonable.

 

[chris888222]

I live in Australia, so $250 USD is extremely cheap for me, and $40 USD for games is insanely cheap. I selected "CHEEEP!!!!!".
I bought mine on Amazon, from the US.

SAME HERE!!! US$250 is seriously a bargain, even with exchange rates and shipping and stuff.

 

[ManFranceGermany]

Its very expensive, at least if you compare it to the price in the USA. 249€ in Europe against 177€ (249$) in the US.
At least they got cheaper after just some hours, most shops sell it now for 222€.

 

[Inazuma Eleven]

For a student, I think it's too expensive. The US price is still alright, but Singapore's price is bullcrap.(yes I'm from singapore too.)

Either we order from online (and use our DSi charger) or wait for any gameshop here to import one and sell it at a lower price (no warranty, but better than paying $399 for maxsoft's unreliable warranty! XD)

Buy from Sim Lim square...
from singapore too

 

[Inazuma Eleven]

I have to agree. Some items, even with high shipping costs, cost cheaper than buying from here.

As for the sim lim square issue, I prefer getting games from qisahn or funzsquare. Their prices are lower and their service is very good. I got ripped in SLS on my first DS purchase, so I already *so called* have a phobia of SLS

Same here got ripped off on my DSL purchase at SLS. I don't recommend going there at all. I preordered my 3ds from amazon. with the discounts on games, I'm actually paying lesser than I would be paying if i bought in Singapore. The downside is I cant hold mine at launch>.>

I called maxsoft and confirmed that the asia set is actually just US set with a different charger.

Bought my DS lite at SLS... $288
with r4sdhc btw how did u get ripped off?

 

[Pippin666]

i live in PR, US so is $249.99 but still I thought it will cost $199.99

Same here.

Pip'

 

[chris888222]

I have to agree. Some items, even with high shipping costs, cost cheaper than buying from here.

As for the sim lim square issue, I prefer getting games from qisahn or funzsquare. Their prices are lower and their service is very good. I got ripped in SLS on my first DS purchase, so I already *so called* have a phobia of SLS

Same here got ripped off on my DSL purchase at SLS. I don't recommend going there at all. I preordered my 3ds from amazon. with the discounts on games, I'm actually paying lesser than I would be paying if i bought in Singapore. The downside is I cant hold mine at launch>.>

I called maxsoft and confirmed that the asia set is actually just US set with a different charger.

Bought my DS lite at SLS... $288
with r4sdhc btw how did u get ripped off?

when did you buy your DS Lite?

 

[M1dz]

I bough the 3DS Plus game for 288 euro.

dammit :

 

[Fishaman P]

WHY is Ninty selling the 3DS for $250 when it under $100 cost?

I'm not buying till brand new it's $150.

 

[Guild McCommunist]

WHY is Ninty selling the 3DS for $250 when it under $100 cost?

I'm not buying till brand new it's $150.

Parts cost $100 and there's also the price of production and labor. Nintendo also sells systems for profit, unlike Sony which sells them on a loss (and relies on software sales to cover the gap).

I think the PSP launched for the same price and considering how people are willing to gobble up iPhones and iPod Touches for a similar price, it's really not that much of an outlandish price.