wraggster
November 23rd, 2007, 16:23
Im not sure about the rest of Europe but the UK is one of the worst in the world for being ripped off
The current frenzy to get hold of Nintendo Wii Consoles highlights that you need to pay well over the odds to get one unless your very lucky. Divineo UK have them in stock at £269 (http://www.divineo.co.uk/php/affstart.php?affcode=arboretum&prod=wii-wii) which yes is expensive but Amazon prices start at £300 and much higher.
Importing Consoles such as the Nintendo DS and PSP/GP2X will give you no problems whatsoever as they are worldwide region apart from UMD Movies on the PSP.
I myself prefer to import from the likes of Play Asia who have the US Version Nintendo Wii (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2pz-71-bt-49-en-84-j-70-1q86.html) in stock at $399 which is £192 with shipping youll pay say £220 at most and use airmail if possible to avoid nasty customs charges or ask Play Asia to lower the value if you do get charged.
Yes if you buy a US Version Nintendo Wii and live in Europe/UK your stuck with US games but being as US Games are half the price of UK Games thats not a Problem.
The Same Can be said for the PS3 which SuccessHK sell for £206 (http://www.superufo.com/product_html/Playstation_3_PS3_40GB_Console_White__Jap_version_ .html?aff_id=24) and slightly more for the White 40GB PS3. Games are worldwide region free and as before with Nintendo Wii games they are much cheaper as US Versions.
Dont be ripped off and dont be afraid to import but always ask questions of seasoned gamers ;)
http://digg.com/gaming_news/UK_Euope_People_Import_Your_Consoles
Buy US Version Nintendo Wii (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2pz-71-bt-49-en-84-j-70-1q86.html) £192
Buy White 40GB PS3 (http://www.superufo.com/product_html/Playstation_3_PS3_40GB_Console_White__Jap_version_ .html?aff_id=24) Approx £206
The current frenzy to get hold of Nintendo Wii Consoles highlights that you need to pay well over the odds to get one unless your very lucky. Divineo UK have them in stock at £269 (http://www.divineo.co.uk/php/affstart.php?affcode=arboretum&prod=wii-wii) which yes is expensive but Amazon prices start at £300 and much higher.
Importing Consoles such as the Nintendo DS and PSP/GP2X will give you no problems whatsoever as they are worldwide region apart from UMD Movies on the PSP.
I myself prefer to import from the likes of Play Asia who have the US Version Nintendo Wii (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2pz-71-bt-49-en-84-j-70-1q86.html) in stock at $399 which is £192 with shipping youll pay say £220 at most and use airmail if possible to avoid nasty customs charges or ask Play Asia to lower the value if you do get charged.
Yes if you buy a US Version Nintendo Wii and live in Europe/UK your stuck with US games but being as US Games are half the price of UK Games thats not a Problem.
The Same Can be said for the PS3 which SuccessHK sell for £206 (http://www.superufo.com/product_html/Playstation_3_PS3_40GB_Console_White__Jap_version_ .html?aff_id=24) and slightly more for the White 40GB PS3. Games are worldwide region free and as before with Nintendo Wii games they are much cheaper as US Versions.
Dont be ripped off and dont be afraid to import but always ask questions of seasoned gamers ;)
http://digg.com/gaming_news/UK_Euope_People_Import_Your_Consoles
Buy US Version Nintendo Wii (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2pz-71-bt-49-en-84-j-70-1q86.html) £192
Buy White 40GB PS3 (http://www.superufo.com/product_html/Playstation_3_PS3_40GB_Console_White__Jap_version_ .html?aff_id=24) Approx £206