I got customer service to agree to give me the rebate even though I bought my Elite on Aug 31 . I asked if they would give it to me since I bought the console so recently and they said no. Then I said I was still within the return window at the store and would just return it and buy a new console if they didn't grandfather me in. Now hopefully I actually get the rebate.
(Though with the exchange rate what it is, and with the price that Dell has on the US Web-site, if you should know any Americans who will ship something to you or even bring it over then you can probably get your hands on an Elite for less than $250 CAD including taxes which isn't so bad considering they retail for $329.00 CAD. You are on your own for Customs and those guys are good at raping you for your money.)
@troncoparati: Because when companies offer rebates they are betting that you do NOT cash it in. you'd be surprised how many people never take the time to cash in their rebates, even for $50 and more.
An Open Letter to the Playstation Retards in this article
Dear Playstation Retards
How are you? I am fine.
Lets make something clear. I am not calling you retards for liking Playstation. I like playstation. I am calling you retards for being retards. This article doesn't concern you, since you have obviously nothing nice, helpful or observant to contribute to it (much like this comment that I am making, right here). You have no intention of buying a 360, and just came in here to dump on it. Are you so insecure in your choice of system that you have to take every opportunity to put down the competition? That can really be the only reason why you would spend your time doing it. Give me a better reason why you would behave in such a way.
I myself, am insecure in reading Kotaku. I fear that retards like yourselves will drive me to wait outside Walmart with a baseball bat, striking down anyone who walks in or out of the store going 'LOLOLOLOL 3SHITTY' or 'LOL GAYSTATION'. I have no fear of going to jail, for its likelier that I will be ready for a stay in Arkham by then.
I am not even sure how some of you got approved accounts. Clearly, the system failed somewhere.
Please, just please, stfu. I can count at least three of you here that have gone beyond a single post to the point where this blanket form letter sums up my feelings on the matter entirely. Replace playstation with xbox or pc or wii (har, dont see too many of those these days) as you like, and feel free to copy and paste this into whatever article you want in the future pertaining to your system of choice, because I feel the same way regarding you retards, regardless of console.
Hopefully, however, if I get my wish, the jizz you've sprayed all over your keyboard from looking at pictures of your console has finally stuck the keys into a position where they can no longer be used.
Thank you.
Yours truly,
Russian Computer System K.C. - 386 (Codename 'Kayce')
@Komrade Kayce: The system fails in it's approval function. Whenever there is a F!rst post or "troll" post or an uneducated yet-somehow-reasonable-enough-to-reply-to post, you approve and promote the user automatically.
You'll also promote/approve of the users that snuk in while you're typing an answer that doesn't end in lol.
A flawed system, but it will have to do.
p.s What you (and many alongside you) are looking for is a "disapprove" button or a ban-nomination button. One can dream.
@D-K, Oh sheeple..: The ban button used to be around. It was called "Report" It was abused and useless. I will say that many times I approve idiots I never wanted to give the time of day to.
As for trolls/retards, best thing to do is go though their user history, contact the ed who posted the thread and ask for a ban along with links to every single idiot filled comment.
@Foxstar is in love with Kotaku's two Brians.: Same here, but it could be a star privilege couldn't it? Us high and mighty star-commenters wouldn't dream of misusing such a feature, would we?
i had that happen to me, my launch system was fine until i stood it on end for an all day gaming marathon, then RROD. got it fixed in 2 weeks and since have bought a second limited edition xbox360. no issues since then, almost 3 yrs ago now. RROD is seriously overrated.
@AudibleDefect: The fact that you have to have a "backup" for your X360 says volumes.
Sure, I spent a lot of money on my original release 60gig PS3, but I've never worried about having a backup.
But, I'm pretty damn sure I've saved money and heartache in the long run because I bought a console that doesn't die at such a high rate.
@marklip: ya know, i own a 360 and a good remedy to keep it from overheating and getting the RROD is to just keep it horizontal. i know microsoft advertises the damn thing standing vertically, but there is a vent on the side that would be the bottom if stood vertically. considering the system components are optimized to perform at specific temperatures, there would be fewer instances of the RROD and the 360 would likely be considered just as "reliable" as any PS3 out there. terrible design/marketing MS.
@XperimntNterror: You never want to stand it vertical anyway; that disc drive'll rip your games to shreds. Bad enough they do what they do with the system, that they do that crap.
@velvet396: This maybe just my opinion but a house is definitely a better deal :) and therefore you win.
It comes with so many more options including living in virtual HD, has better features than simulation games and it definitely is living. It's everything a console advertises itself to be and more. The only catch is usually it's price point but it rarely gets obsolete during one's lifetime.
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I don't trust rebates, either.
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Tax in California sucks big nuts
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Looks like for a little over 200 you can get a brand new Elite with an HDMI cable and free shipping.
[kotaku.com]
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(Though with the exchange rate what it is, and with the price that Dell has on the US Web-site, if you should know any Americans who will ship something to you or even bring it over then you can probably get your hands on an Elite for less than $250 CAD including taxes which isn't so bad considering they retail for $329.00 CAD. You are on your own for Customs and those guys are good at raping you for your money.)
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Damn you netflix and your american sponsorship deals!
DAMNNNN YOUUUUUU
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I like the way you think!
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It would probably ruin any chance the retailers had to dump off remaining Pro model stock at a reasonable price.
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Dear Playstation Retards
How are you? I am fine.
Lets make something clear. I am not calling you retards for liking Playstation. I like playstation. I am calling you retards for being retards. This article doesn't concern you, since you have obviously nothing nice, helpful or observant to contribute to it (much like this comment that I am making, right here). You have no intention of buying a 360, and just came in here to dump on it. Are you so insecure in your choice of system that you have to take every opportunity to put down the competition? That can really be the only reason why you would spend your time doing it. Give me a better reason why you would behave in such a way.
I myself, am insecure in reading Kotaku. I fear that retards like yourselves will drive me to wait outside Walmart with a baseball bat, striking down anyone who walks in or out of the store going 'LOLOLOLOL 3SHITTY' or 'LOL GAYSTATION'. I have no fear of going to jail, for its likelier that I will be ready for a stay in Arkham by then.
I am not even sure how some of you got approved accounts. Clearly, the system failed somewhere.
Please, just please, stfu. I can count at least three of you here that have gone beyond a single post to the point where this blanket form letter sums up my feelings on the matter entirely. Replace playstation with xbox or pc or wii (har, dont see too many of those these days) as you like, and feel free to copy and paste this into whatever article you want in the future pertaining to your system of choice, because I feel the same way regarding you retards, regardless of console.
Hopefully, however, if I get my wish, the jizz you've sprayed all over your keyboard from looking at pictures of your console has finally stuck the keys into a position where they can no longer be used.
Thank you.
Yours truly,
Russian Computer System K.C. - 386 (Codename 'Kayce')
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If by 'free time' you mean 'paying half assed attention to the teacher time', then yes, yes I do. LOTS of it. :)
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You'll also promote/approve of the users that snuk in while you're typing an answer that doesn't end in lol.
A flawed system, but it will have to do.
p.s What you (and many alongside you) are looking for is a "disapprove" button or a ban-nomination button. One can dream.
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As for trolls/retards, best thing to do is go though their user history, contact the ed who posted the thread and ask for a ban along with links to every single idiot filled comment.
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We already know the wireless N adapter is gonna be like $300.
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[accessories.us.dell.com]
I'm having a hard time convincing myself I'll find a better deal on a replacement console between now and Christmas.
Someone want to tell me to holster my itchy spending fingers?
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Just do it. I did a couple weeks ago, and feel so much better ;)
I got my backup for the Holidays... Do you?
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Sure, I spent a lot of money on my original release 60gig PS3, but I've never worried about having a backup.
But, I'm pretty damn sure I've saved money and heartache in the long run because I bought a console that doesn't die at such a high rate.
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It comes with so many more options including living in virtual HD, has better features than simulation games and it definitely is living. It's everything a console advertises itself to be and more. The only catch is usually it's price point but it rarely gets obsolete during one's lifetime.
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