That's a really nice bundle. Too bad no DS3 included though

Finally the price is getting close to alsum

Nice bundle there, though I wonder how many Aussies care about NBA '08...genuine question...I'm actually curious.

Off topic: With this post on top, there's no article mentioning SSBB on the front page...I guess that's something :p

God, I feel like I just opened Pandora's Box...

@DCSimian: Wow...now just because its been shown, they'll HAVE to put a SSBB article on. Maybe one stating how the control stick moves the characters...but get this...it also makes them jump and crouch! WHOA!!

But yea, the PS3, in my eyes, is starting to look better and better each day. Thats a good thing. I'm waiting for a cheap (in PS3 terms) BC version tho...Crossing my fingers...fears I have to hit up ebay!

@3/9/08=Brawl; 3/16/08=Bday...Two Great Days, One Great Week!: Yea, I wish you the best on the Ebay thing. The 60 GB's arn't getting easier or cheaper either.

How many bundles do they need?

@narynan:

I'll never forgive myself for returning my 60gb. Never.

Now I'm waiting for a bundle along the lines of the one where you could choose 2 from a list of great games (I was going to go with Uncharted and Ratchet and Clank) to hit the U.S. Then I'll buy it and commence with the kicking myself when I can't finish the PS2 games I started on my 60gig.

No rumble? Pointless.

Wow, Australian money is inflated....

Yikes, you Aussies are still getting reamed.

$799.95 AUD = $726.24 USD.

Plus, you'll be replacing those SIXAXIS controllers with the new DUAL SHOCK 3 controllers once those come out, so tack on another $150 AUD or so.

@kylenalepa:

thx Mr.NotAussie

@Sloopydrew: You know... we did kinda warn you when you did it.

@Balance_In_Life (PSN):

Go ahead. Rub it in. ;-)

Exchange rate is a bitch...

@3/9/08=Brawl; 3/16/08=Bday...Two Great Days, One Great Week!:
I don't really understand the people waiting for a cheap AND backwards compatible PS3, the only reason it got cheaper is by taking it out.

nobody panic! those are Australian dollars there, not American.

@tehFluffz: I know..hence why I'll mostly be looking for an overpriced 20gb somewhere...*sighs* Life sucks for me!!!

@narynan: Yeah I know. I've looked before. I see people trying to sell a 20 gb for the price of an 80gb. Jus silly!!!

It's not that great value. I picked up my Xbox 360 Pro a little over a year ago as a $750 AUD bundle that came with an extra controller as well as DoA4 and PGR3. And I didn't have to turn around and buy cables for it.

You'd think that by now Sony could offer something decent. If this was $700 it would be a good deal, but at $800 it's not really.

@Katz: It isn't much better in USD though.

799 Australian dollars = 718.0613 U.S. dollars

@kylenalepa: Yeh its pretty disgraceful that these companies think they can keep ripping us off so badly.

I think the activision price jacking of COD4 on steam pisses me off more. I almost wish I could return my copy, I snuck in while it was still $49US instead of the rediculous $89. Where do they get off with nonsense!!!

The thing that irritates me more is the PS3 is selling well in Australia... usually the market dictates the price, if its too expensive like that it doesnt sell and they have to reduce the price... but it seems Australians are all too willing to bend over and take it!!!!!!

@narynan: He might get lucky, I managed to find a 60gb for $449CDN last week

In two weeks when I finally get paid (getting paid monthly sucks) I'll be picking up a Japanese PS3 so I can play my Metal Gear 20th Anniversary Collection and all for the exact same price as this bundle.

Will this be out in Europe, too? I'm interested in some Uncharted.

If you really want some money Sony... just release the freakin' 80GB in PAL territories, you goddamn fools

@atomicstrawberry: So you bought a console with two old games and a second controller instead of a newer, more expensive console with one NEW game and a second controller for a saving of $50?

You, my friend, should be the new host of Bargain Hunt.

@V1L3:
THATS A GOOD SHOW

New Zealanders have already had this for a while now!

@DCSimian: Yep some Aussies do care, but I won't take NBA 08 over one of the other games on offer. I've got 07 and an update to the player rosters isn't worth ~AUD$100.

No rumble?

@Paroxysm: turn it to Euro and you have 489€ which is a pretty normal price for the PAL region. we're always getting screwed by the prices, even though it's just the western-Europeans that are rich enough for them.