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MGS4 LE Bundle - 40GB/$600/includes LE game/sold @ konami.com

Esperado said:
I believe it costs around 400 to play it.

Standard 40gb bundle still exists right?
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yes but this limited edition crap is just fucking perverse. I see now that Konami is just trying put it up a few asses so that the can recoup all of the money they put into this thing.

you won't ever see Nintendo, MS, or Hell even Sony charging almost one grand just to play one of their games on a limited edition system.

And for the people spending money on this like it's nothing....why?? couldn't that money be put to better use? heck I like videogmaes and all too but I dunno, I guess my financial priorities are different.
 
Bizzyb said:
yes but this limited edition crap is just fucking perverse. I see now that Konami is just trying put it up a few asses so that the can recoup all of the money they put into this thing.

you won't ever see Nintendo, MS, or Hell even Sony charging almost one grand just to play one of their games on a limited edition system.

And for the people spending money on this like it's nothing....why?? couldn't that money be put to better use? heck I like videogmaes and all too but I dunno, I guess my financial priorities are different.
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same reason why someone pays $5 for horse armor, or $20 to get cheatcodes for EA games. As long as there are ppl willing to do it, companies will continue to do it.

You vote with your money. Bitch at the ppl buying it. Not the companies
 
Bizzyb said:
yes but this limited edition crap is just fucking perverse. I see now that Konami is just trying put it up a few asses so that the can recoup all of the money they put into this thing.

you won't ever see Nintendo, MS, or Hell even Sony charging almost one grand just to play one of their games on a limited edition system.

And for the people spending money on this like it's nothing....why?? couldn't that money be put to better use? heck I like videogmaes and all too but I dunno, I guess my financial priorities are different.
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You are right on one thing. This thread is for people who have money.
 
painful fart said:
On the same page:
"DUAL SHOCK Accessoire 15/07/2008 60.00 Euros"

Is the Dual Shock 3 hitting Europe on the 15 th of July?

I must say Sony is incredibly slow in bringing the goodies to Europe, thank god for VG+.
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Officially, we don't know when the DS3 will hit EU (summer 2008, Reeves said) but wouldn't be surprised if this date is true!
Already import mine anyway, for less than 50€ :D
 
Why the shit-fit over the price? It's a collector's item. When have you NOT overpaid for something like that? Sure, less HD capacity, nixed BC.... But people are paying for the MGS branding. Let it be. Hell, most people ordering may already have a PS3 and just want the limited gun-metal grey (?) edition of it for decoration or for ebay. Quit crying because you can't afford it.
 
DancingCactus77 said:
Tip of the day. Log out. Clear cookie. Put one in your cart. Register with a new email. Hand over your money.
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Yup, this worked yesterday as well. Their cart system seems to get stuck on old cookies.
 
MoonsaultSlayer said:
Why the shit-fit over the price? It's a collector's item. When have you NOT overpaid for something like that? Sure, less HD capacity, nixed BC.... But people are paying for the MGS branding. Let it be. Hell, most people ordering may already have a PS3 and just want the limited gun-metal grey (?) edition of it for decoration or for ebay. Quit crying because you can't afford it.
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You know, it's bad to assume someone is complaining about price b/c they can't afford it. Sure it may seem like the most obvious reason but you should never assume that. Let's just say I could afford it, and I'm not out of work or poor.

So please, no more stupid assumptions, ok. Thanks.
 
Bizzyb said:
You know, it's bad to assume someone is complaining about price b/c they can't afford it. Sure it may seem like the most obvious reason but you should never assume that. For the record I have more than 3k saved in my savings with about a third of that in my various checking accounts, and several credit cards with upwards of 1k limits. And I'm not out of work or poor.

So please, no more stupid assumptions, ok. Thanks.
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Whatever, if you are not considering buying one, stop thread-crapping here. Who gives a hoot what you've got in your savings account.
 
well, konami site is still not working for me at all. i'm not gonna bother with this shit. i'll try again tomorrow. i can't believe it's worst on their 2nd day
 
Damn it.

Couldn't secure another one today. ;/ I wanted to get one as a gift for someone.

Will try again tomorrow.
 
Bizzyb said:
you won't ever see Nintendo, MS, or Hell even Sony charging almost one grand just to play one of their games on a limited edition system.
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Price of this bundle: $599
Regular PS3 40GB and MGS4LE: $484.99

This pack is overpriced, but not so egregiously as you're insinuating by including shipping and then much exaggerating even that price to "almost one grand". Look at the costs above, and you'll see that the gunmetal console (and its box, I guess) raise the price $115. Compared to a Halo Edition 360, which is only $50 more than a regular 360, that's not all that much of a difference. Most of your sticker shock is actually coming from the fact that PS3 is already $50 more than 360, so having the "limited edition tax" also be higher results in an apparently very large gap.
 
Having a special edition MGS4 bundle is a luxury. People pay more money for nicer things with little to no added functionality every day and they will continue to do so. You are not getting ripped off having to pay $600 for the limited edition bundle because there is another cheaper bundle for those who just want to own the system and play the game.
 
DancingCactus77 said:
Defo.

I got shut out at the check out yesterday because my country of origin was Canada. Until Konami fixes this issue I will hold on to my Japanese bundle. For me, I prefer the Japanese bundle design (I mean the box. Yes I do care about the box) but I will be forced to buy a copy of NA MGS4. Plus I might have to shell out extra for the soundtrack as the Japanese gunmetal doesn't come with it.
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So now that you got the US bundle, are you planning to buy the JPN version still? I'm still planning to buy the JPN version...
 
Mattlikewhoa said:
So now that you got the US bundle, are you planning to buy the JPN version still? I'm still planning to buy the JPN version...
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I am still debating which one to keep. Honestly, the Japanese version has better packaging. However, keeping the Japanese version would mean I have to buy MGS4 again and may have some consequences in playing certain games in the future. Also depending if the soundtrack is just a sampler or full with the NA bundle I may have to buy the soundtrack seperately as well. An alternative is to switch my shipping address to Canada once Konami has figured out this Canadian shipping ordeal.
 
Esperado said:
Having a special edition MGS4 bundle is a luxury. People pay more money for nicer things with little to no added functionality every day and they will continue to do so. You are not getting ripped off having to pay $600 for the limited edition bundle because there is another cheaper bundle for those who just want to own the system and play the game.
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But there isn't a bundle for those of us who (a) want a system capable of BC and (b) want the LE version of the game. I don't think it is too much to ask the PS3 in the SE bundle be BC. I was expecting to pay $600 or more; I wasn't expecting a certifiably worse system in the more expensive bundle tailored for the hardcore.
 
In regards to the $500 "accidental" insurance charge:
"Thank you for contacting Konami.com Store Support. There was an error with our system. We would like to inform you that the $500 insurance charge should be released in 3-7 business days from your account. Sometimes if you contact your financial institution they can reverse it faster."
 
DancingCactus77 said:
Whatever, if you are not considering buying one, stop thread-crapping here. Who gives a hoot what you've got in your savings account.
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Well I was considering buying it until I saw the price. Then some joe has to assume I must not be buying it because I am so poor and have no money. I was simply proving a point, and honestly I'd rather people NOT know what I have in my accounts.

yeah, I think I'll edit that bit.
 
traveler said:
But there isn't a bundle for those of us who (a) want a system capable of BC and (b) want the LE version of the game. I don't think it is too much to ask the PS3 in the SE bundle be BC. I was expecting to pay $600 or more; I wasn't expecting a certifiably worse system in the more expensive bundle tailored for the hardcore.
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You could just buy the standard 80gb bundle and the the limited edition version of the game and sell the regular version on ebay or amazon. There probably just aren't any of the current 80gb in production anymore and it would have been costly for Sony to scramble up a bunch of old systems to put a new shell on.
 
Bizzyb said:
Well I was considering buying it until I saw the price. Then some joe has to assume I must not be buying it because I am so poor and have no money. I was simply proving a point, and honestly I'd rather people NOT know what I have in my accounts.

yeah, I think I'll edit that bit.
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well you said your financial priorities prevent you from buying this. that indicates that you do not have the finances to purchase this. theres a difference between being poor and not being able to afford a 600$ luxury. and as you can see if you read the thread, there are plenty of people complaining. so bravo on not adding anything new to the thread.
 
So sad at this decision Konami. Thus I already have a 60GB Launch Ps3 but I was willing to buy a 80GB MGS4 LE PS3 :(
 
I can't believe it!

I JUST FUCKING ORDERED ONE!

HOOORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

Subtotal: $ 599.99
Shipping: $ 63.99
Tax: $ 0.00
Grand Total: $ 663.98

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Soooo~ happy, right now.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
 
Liabe Brave said:
Price of this bundle: $599
Regular PS3 40GB and MGS4LE: $484.99

This pack is overpriced, but not so egregiously as you're insinuating by including shipping and then much exaggerating even that price to "almost one grand". Look at the costs above, and you'll see that the gunmetal console (and its box, I guess) raise the price $115. Compared to a Halo Edition 360, which is only $50 more than a regular 360, that's not all that much of a difference. Most of your sticker shock is actually coming from the fact that PS3 is already $50 more than 360, so having the "limited edition tax" also be higher results in an apparently very large gap.
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$30 more, the halo 3 console comes with a play n charge kit
 
U K Narayan said:
Okay, here is my set of logic:

* I have the Limited Edition of the game already pre-ordered.
* This bundle is a mere 40 GB model.
* It costs fucking $600.
* I can buy a 40 GB model and upgrade it to 320 GB for far less than $600.
* I can buy a 40 GB model in either Ceramic White or Satin Silver. Colors that are equivalently attractive as this bundle.
* If I buy a console alternative to the bundle, the only things I'm missing out on are: 1.) A BluRay documentary -- which I could probably procure later on. [&] 2.) The soundtrack -- which I can and definitely will obtain later on.

* The website is fucked.

Conclusion: FUCK THIS. I'M NOT GETTING THIS BUNDLE.
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U K Narayan said:
I can't believe it!

I JUST FUCKING ORDERED ONE!

HOOORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

Subtotal: $ 599.99
Shipping: $ 63.99
Tax: $ 0.00
Grand Total: $ 663.98

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Soooo~ happy, right now.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Sorry, i just couldn't resist :lol
 
Well I just preordered one. Not sure if I am going to keep it or not. If I don't and someone is unable to get one they can have it
 
Ashhong said:
well you said your financial priorities prevent you from buying this. that indicates that you do not have the finances to purchase this. theres a difference between being poor and not being able to afford a 600$ luxury. and as you can see if you read the thread, there are plenty of people complaining. so bravo on not adding anything new to the thread.
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Financial priorities preventing someone from buying something (whether it range from a Car, Trip to the Islands or a Game System) does NOT indicate that they do not posses the financial means to do so. In fact people demonstrate this everyday, and it's called living in eternal debt.

What it does mean, is that they would rather do something else with that kind of money than spending it on something that is of lower priorities. I don't know how old you are, or where you are in life, but when you get older you will realize that you will have to make dozens of financial decisions every day, week, month, based on what is in your overall best interest.

I could easily eat lobster twice a week if I wanted to, but I don't. In no way does that indicate I don't have the financial means to do so.
 
U K Narayan said:
I can't believe it!

I JUST FUCKING ORDERED ONE!

HOOORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

Subtotal: $ 599.99
Shipping: $ 63.99
Tax: $ 0.00
Grand Total: $ 663.98

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Soooo~ happy, right now.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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did you choose overnight shipping? standard is 20.99.
 
Bizzyb said:
Financial priorities preventing someone from buying something (whether it range from a Car, Trip to the Islands or a Game System) does NOT indicate that they do not posses the financial means to do so. In fact people demonstrate this everyday, and it's called living in eternal debt.

What it does mean, is that they would rather do something else with that kind of money than spending it on something that is of lower priorities. I don't know how old you are, or where you are in life, but when you get older you will realize that you will have to make dozens of financial decisions every day, week, month, based on what is in your overall best interest.

I could easily eat lobster twice a week if I wanted to, but I don't. In no way does that indicate I don't have the financial means to do so.
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We may be misunderstanding each here, but you just seem to contradict yourself. Just because someone is able to afford something, does not mean that they have the financial means to do so in my opinion. You say that it isn't in your best interest. This says that there are more important things to pay for like bills and such. This means you dont have the financial means to buy it. That's how I see it, doesn't mean you're poor. Big difference.

and the bundle is readily available on the site right now. im considering buying a second one to sell, but....afraid it might not sell on ebay. dont want to be burned.
 
yay I got one, going to sell my 60gig launch PS3 when it gets here (I don't care about BC, don't play PS2 games anymore).

Me so happy :D
 
.hacked said:
yay I got one, going to sell my 60gig launch PS3 when it gets here (I don't care about BC, don't play PS2 games anymore).

Me so happy :D
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+1, except i'm keeping my 60GB. \m/
 
Damn I see they hit up the full amount on my CC already. I hope this is just a check to see if the funds are there and not actually the charge cause I don't have $620 in my account.
 
jjasper said:
Damn I see they hit up the full amount on my CC already. I hope this is just a check to see if the funds are there and not actually the charge cause I don't have $620 in my account.
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my CC thought it was a fraud charge, i had to approve it. :lol makes me wonder if they charge you right away. i'll know later.

i also cancelled my japanese preorder
 
really? its still in my cart..i wonder if i can check out

:lol cart was updated based on current inventory. i wonder if ill be regretting not buying that second one later on...

anybody know how long theyre going to do this? is it just this week?
 
LiK said:
did you choose overnight shipping? standard is 20.99.
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Yeppers. :D

LiK said:
yea, they're already done for today. that was super fast.
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I think I was the first one to ever order one. They will always open up for pre-orders at 1:00 PM, Pacific Time. I ordered mine when it was 12:59 PM. At 12:58 PM the slots weren't even open. :lol
 
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