PS3 in abu dabi

Calgar99

I'm flying back from bangkok, through abu dabi in the UAE. In the duty free they had a PAL PS3 for $520 which works out about 340 euro plus a free game(hoping for mgs4 but wasn't out at the time).

First question: Is PAL same for Ireland as it is for the middle east?

Second question: Is the deal good enough provided that I'm buying from overseas and the possibility of bringing back to the shop is practically nonexistent.

c - 13

PAL should be the same worldwide. I was under the impression though that most consoles etc. were NTSC though. I must look into that again ...

whiterebel

Ask if there is any warranty with it. I know that iPods bought out in the Middle East weren't covered under warranty by Apple, for example.

witnessmenow

Should be the same. Sony Will give you no warranty i would think, their cnuts like that

Its a pretty good deal, but remember, they weigh a ton so bringing it home is an ordeal!

Calgar99

Cheers for the response guys. I think it does come with a warranty but only 60% certain.

I wasn't sure if HMV or Gamestop were offering good bundle deals so was a bit wary of purchasing a console abroad. Looks like i might just take the plunge. Cheers:)

event

also, you could be done by customs in dublin when you come back

Super Sidious

for the sake of 60-80 euro its not worth the hassle if something went wrong, theres a low chance anything will happen, but a possibilty!

yayamark

I bought mine in Dubai 2 months ago for 300euro approx and its working fine so far on my tv:)

milltown

Given that you'd pick up a console and game bundle here for €400, I wouldn't.
Pros: €60 saving
Cons: No useful warranty. Non returnable. Possible customs rapage.

Calgar99

Does anybody know how much ps3 + MGS4 would be in dublin. Is anybody doing good deals???

robbieastewart

Calgar99 wrote: »

Does anybody know how much ps3 + MGS4 would be in dublin. Is anybody doing good deals???

€440 for PS3 and MSG4 and GT5p in Zavii.

Calgar99

Wheres Zavii?? Anyway 100 euro saving still sounds good. I've got 10 days to decide. Dunno how many times I've changed my mind. Any other deals out there?

yoyo

Calgar99 wrote: »

Wheres Zavii?? Anyway 100 euro saving still sounds good. I've got 10 days to decide. Dunno how many times I've changed my mind. Any other deals out there?

Dundrum shopping Centre theres one, upstairs two levels above the cinema iirc

Nick