PS3 - 299 , XBOX360 PREMIUM - 179.99 , Wii - 202.46 in TESCO

FernandoTorres · 30-10-2008 07:58PM

Was there any Xbox 360's 60GB in Nutgrove or Dundrum left?

ongarite · 30-10-2008 08:01PM

No consoles of any sort on the shelves in Tesco, Maynooth.

MarkR · 30-10-2008 08:07PM

Picked up the 80Gb PS3 in Coonagh Cross Tesco. Thanks OP.

utyh2ikcq9z76b · 30-10-2008 08:10PM

did anyone see psp's anywere???

muppetkiller · 30-10-2008 08:20PM

Liberty Prehistoric Sprawl wrote: »

thanks to OP ended up getting:

wii for sister
ps3-80gig for mate
xbox360-60gig for xmas present
wii fit for xmas present

Great bargains!!

That's the spirit GAZZ with consumers like you we can beat this recession lol

Varkov · 30-10-2008 08:49PM

I picked up the very last 360 in Maynooth just there I think. The box was kinda damaged but they said if its ****ed just bring it back with the receipt. On the front the flap that covers the usb ports is broken, and this is just a 20gig model with no HDMI! Should I just return it now and count my lucky horses if they give me my money back, or should I wait till tomorrow when I know that they'll be out of them and try get a 60gig?

MayoForSam · 30-10-2008 09:36PM

muppetkiller wrote: »

I rang the Galway Tesco store and they said they've been sold out since early morning. But they said that last time about the xboxes so will pop down myself later.
Anyone check Galway in the last few hours ?

I got the second last Wii in Galway for €202 around 6:30pm, that's one Xmas pressie sorted. There were a good few Xbox Arcades and Pro bundles up on the shelf, no sign of any PS3's, not sure about the DS.

MarkR · 30-10-2008 09:51PM

Liberty Prehistoric Sprawl wrote: »

did anyone see psp's anywere???

I saw the cases for them in the Coonagh shop as well.

Basq · 30-10-2008 10:00PM

Wahey... got my 40GB PS3 exchanged for a 80GB PS3 no hassle in Tesco Sligo. And picked up another one for a mate while I was there.

Thought I got the last two but as mine were taken down, they were stocking up with more.

As someone said earlier, Sligo seems to be the place to go if you're still looking!

PS - only problem is I never got a receipt.. I got a payment receipt for my Laser. card If something were to happen (i.e a console was faulty out the box - it's unlikely but just wanna be sure!), that'd be no good, would it? It just has the price of the product but it couldn't be traced via an identifier on it. Maybe a Tesco employee could enlighten me.. think AC used to work there.

shortys94 · 30-10-2008 10:04PM

Theres 2 or more PS3's in Claremorris and 10 in Castlebar.

I got the 40 gb in Claremorris with a free game.

psicic · 30-10-2008 10:05PM

Went to Bloomfields (in Dun Laoghaire) after work. 2 x 20GB versions of the XBox360 on display. On the lower shelf, in DVD cases, were the placeholders for the XBox Arcade versions. Hidden amongst them were placeholders for four 60 GB Xbox360 boxes. Unfortunately, they said they were out of them since early today.

No Xbox for me.

Guess I'll just finish playing On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two tonight!

slave1 · 30-10-2008 10:07PM

picked up some DS's for the kids, cheers OP for the heads up

AlmightyCushion · 30-10-2008 10:18PM

basquille wrote: »

Wahey... got my 40GB PS3 exchanged for a 80GB PS3 no hassle in Tesco Sligo. And picked up another one for a mate while I was there.

Thought I got the last two but as mine were taken down, they were stocking up with more.

As someone said earlier, Sligo seems to be the place to go if you're still looking!

PS - only problem is I never got a receipt.. I got a payment receipt for my Laser. card If something were to happen (i.e a console was faulty out the box - it's unlikely but just wanna be sure!), that'd be no good, would it? It just has the price of the product but it couldn't be traced via an identifier on it. Maybe a Tesco employee could enlighten me.. think AC used to work there.

Glad to hear you got the 80GB. I'm not quite sure what the returns procedure is, I used to work down stairs and we didn't get many people coming back after 10 months with a faulty tin of beans down there. I imagine there is a way to search back through old transactions using the date and product code (maybe even using the last four digits on the card) to narrow it down to the exact transaction so with that debit card slip you should be fine.

They can print out copies of receipts or at least they could when I was working in there. The checkout manager/supervisors down stairs should
be able to do this. I don't think the up stairs staff can though which is probably a good thing as they're probably sick of the sight of ya.

Pegasus15 · 30-10-2008 10:33PM

basquille wrote: »

Wahey... got my 40GB PS3 exchanged for a 80GB PS3 no hassle in Tesco Sligo. And picked up another one for a mate while I was there.

Thought I got the last two but as mine were taken down, they were stocking up with more.

As someone said earlier, Sligo seems to be the place to go if you're still looking!

PS - only problem is I never got a receipt.. I got a payment receipt for my Laser. card If something were to happen (i.e a console was faulty out the box - it's unlikely but just wanna be sure!), that'd be no good, would it? It just has the price of the product but it couldn't be traced via an identifier on it. Maybe a Tesco employee could enlighten me.. think AC used to work there.

Look at the bottom of that piece of paper. You'll see:

DD/MM/YY HH:MM 4 digit code 3 digit code 4 digit code 4 digit code

If that's there, then a new one can be printed, yes.

TequilaMockingBird · 30-10-2008 10:38PM

basquille wrote: »

Wahey... got my 40GB PS3 exchanged for a 80GB PS3 no hassle in Tesco Sligo. And picked up another one for a mate while I was there.

Thought I got the last two but as mine were taken down, they were stocking up with more.

As someone said earlier, Sligo seems to be the place to go if you're still looking!

PS - only problem is I never got a receipt.. I got a payment receipt for my Laser. card If something were to happen (i.e a console was faulty out the box - it's unlikely but just wanna be sure!), that'd be no good, would it? It just has the price of the product but it couldn't be traced via an identifier on it. Maybe a Tesco employee could enlighten me.. think AC used to work there.

Nice one. Did you tell them sueme was cross about they're treatment of you?!

I'd get a receipt if I were you, give them a ring and ask them to leave it behind the counter for you, save all the faffing of going in again.

On topic:

Yep, there was plenty of stock in there earlier alright, and the games section is downstairs in Sligo, at the main entrance downstairs there is just a sign advertising 25% off DVDs etc, so they might last if any of you peeps want to travel.

Basq · 30-10-2008 10:44PM

sueme wrote: »

Nice one. Did you tell them sueme was cross about they're treatment of you?!

I did indeed... they're now aware of "The Wrath of Sueme"

sueme wrote: »

I'd get a receipt if I were you, give them a ring and ask them to leave it behind the counter for you, save all the faffing of going in again.

Yeah, but don't know it can be issues after point-of-sale.

Have mine hooked up now.. and it looks fantastic. Though still need to pick up an HDMI cable.

Why is it I read the 80GB will support a good 80% of PS2 games? Yet the box has a big grey sticker saying "Playstation 2 format software titles do not perform on this system"

sueme wrote: »

Yep, there was plenty of stock in there earlier alright, and the games section is downstairs in Sligo, at the main entrance downstairs there is just a sign advertising 25% off DVDs etc, so they might last if any of you peeps want to travel.

Yep.. was in there about 7pm and there was plenty in each console. Not to mention a load of chart games alright.

My nephew was chuffed as my brother picked him up FIFA 09 for the PS2 for €22.

EDIT: Sorry lads.. missed your replies:

Pegasus15 wrote: »

Look at the bottom of that piece of paper. You'll see:

DD/MM/YY HH:MM 4 digit code 3 digit code 4 digit code 4 digit code

If that's there, then a new one can be printed, yes.

That's there alright... might go in and get one printed in case. Though I'm probably being a bit over-sensitive, but doesn't hurt to be safe.

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

They can print out copies of receipts or at least they could when I was working in there. The checkout manager/supervisors down stairs should
be able to do this. I don't think the up stairs staff can though which is probably a good thing as they're probably sick of the sight of ya.

Cheers AC.

I think the staff upstairs were sharpening their pitchforks when I arrived this evening!

AlmightyCushion · 30-10-2008 11:25PM

basquille wrote: »

Why is it I read the 80GB will support a good 80% of PS2 games? Yet the box has a big grey sticker saying "Playstation 2 format software titles do not perform on this system"

The american 80GB has software emulation that lets it play ps2 games, UK model unfortunately doesn't.

Basq · 30-10-2008 11:36PM

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

The american 80GB has software emulation that lets it play ps2 games, UK model unfortunately doesn't.

Wha?!?!

That's utter horse-sh*t! :mad:

damo86 · 30-10-2008 11:38PM

Any ps3's in cork region? how long is this offer lasting for?

cheers

Fnz · 30-10-2008 11:39PM

basquille wrote: »

sueme wrote: »

Nice one. Did you tell them sueme was cross about they're treatment of you?!

I did indeed... they're now aware of "The Wrath of Sueme"

\\ *Kirk voice*

"SUEEEEMEEEEEE!!!!"

Glad you got sorted Basquille... after your epic tale of travel and buyer's remorse.

Dman001 · 30-10-2008 11:40PM

Tesco Roscommon had a 40Gb PS3 with 1 or 2 free games. They also had DSs in stock.

Basq · 30-10-2008 11:41PM

Fnz wrote: »

Glad you got sorted Basquille... after your epic tale of travel and buyer's remorse.

Cheers man.

Yeah, quite a tale alright. In hindsight, it probably really wasn't worth the effort. But I'd hate to miss out on an upgrade!

The funny thing is the guy stocking the shelves in Sligo said to me "are you the one who bought the 40GB PS3 this morning?" and I replied yeah. He said he saw someone had bought one and said to the salesperson "someone will be back with that!" - he was right!

paddydriver · 30-10-2008 11:41PM

FernandoTorres wrote: »

Was there any Xbox 360's 60GB in Nutgrove or Dundrum left?

One or two xbox's in Dundrum - an Elite was lonesome on the shelf. Nutgrove cleared out. That was mid afternoon today.

Raekwon · 30-10-2008 11:49PM

You lucky bast*ard basquille

I tried Bloomfield in Dún Laoghaire after work and they only had 2 Xbox's in stock and nothing else. I wanted a PS3 but was told that they had none

Conor108 · 31-10-2008 12:16AM

Tesco in Clarehall anyone?

the groutch · 31-10-2008 12:18AM

for the Wii I went to xtravision
console + extra controller + extra nunchuck + any game for €279

yawnstretch · 31-10-2008 12:42AM

:mad:
Craptasmic

I've been holding out for the ps3 for a decent price for ages and missed this thread by a few hours.

Damnit all to hell.

I'll be trying in Galway tomorrow just in case theyve more stock. Cant believe this - I'd decided I was getting one for Christmas at the very least. Typical.

/Pathetically crosses fingers for early morning tomorrow

muppetkiller · 31-10-2008 12:42AM

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

The american 80GB has software emulation that lets it play ps2 games, UK model unfortunately doesn't.

I'm affraid that's complete poop.
The first Edition of the PS3 (both European and US) had PS2 emulation and also had memory card readers etc..but was also costing 500-600 euro.
They dropped the PS2 Emulation and the card readers to cut the price of manufacturing.

dubo · 31-10-2008 12:48AM

PS3 sold out northside and south... the guy behind the counter told me they wouldn't be getting any more. Anyone been told otherwise?

AlmightyCushion · 31-10-2008 12:50AM

muppetkiller wrote: »

I'm affraid that's complete poop.
The first Edition of the PS3 (both European and US) had PS2 emulation and also had memory card readers etc..but was also costing 500-600 euro.
They dropped the PS2 Emulation and the card readers to cut the price of manufacturing.

Sorry I meant the older version (it was essentially the same as the 60GB pal version only with an 80GB hard drive) which is no longer in production.

PS3 - 299 , XBOX360 PREMIUM - 179.99 , Wii - 202.46 in TESCO

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