expired Sony PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi $199 at EB Games

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Sony PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi $199 at EB Games
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Hasquarl on 08/03/2013 - 09:18 www.ebgames.com.au (2214 clicks)

Hey guys,
EB has just announced in stores today that the Vita is currently available for $199 for a strictly limited time.

They are not advertising this deal, so make sure you ask counter if you are interested.

I don't know if this is available online as I'm doing this on my phone.

EB Games Australia

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    • +1 vote
      Hasquarl on 08/03/2013 - 09:24

      Awesome thanks, I'll update the URL when I get home.

  • +3 votes
    Pocket on 08/03/2013 - 09:24

    The preowned one is down to $168 on the website as well. Pretty tempting

    • +2 votes
      Hasquarl on 08/03/2013 - 09:35

      $168 in-store too, if anyone wants to go in and look at it first.

      • +1 vote
        Exclaymation on 12/03/2013 - 12:58

        Just went to the EB in Brisbane city and they have the preowned ones for $168. I got myself one. Now to find a cheap memory card.

  • +5 votes
    downero on 08/03/2013 - 09:41

    Good price. Must resist buying though :(

  • +1 vote
    unintended88 on 08/03/2013 - 09:56

    waiting on a price drop on the memory cards. damn you sony..!!!

  • +2 votes
    Kaboda on 08/03/2013 - 10:04

    Good console let down by the poor selection of games.
    I got lots of hours of gameplay on Fifa 13 and Mortal Kombat.

    It's a steal at that price.

    • +2 votes
      abc on 08/03/2013 - 10:22

      wish they would come to 3ds :(

    • +9 votes
      rukia on 08/03/2013 - 10:23

      I'm happy with the selection so far: Persona 4, Uncharted, Little big planet, Little king's story, Wipeout, Rayman, Gravity Rush, Katamari, Virtue's last reward, Mortal kombat

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        pitoui on 08/03/2013 - 10:42

        Me too. Especially with PS+.

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        justtoreply on 08/03/2013 - 10:46

        We have the exact same taste in games. Except gravity rush, I dont even know what that is.

        It's a great system, people need to stop complaining that "it has no games". That was true at release, but it's had plenty of good ones for a long time now.

        • +2 votes
          beakeroo on 08/03/2013 - 10:54

          Get PS Plus and you'll have Gravity Rush, Lumines, Uncharted GA & Wipeout for free. Also later in the month we get Metal Gear Solid HD Collection free.

        • +2 votes
          justtoreply on 08/03/2013 - 11:22

          I own Uncharted and Wipeout already. I'm in no rush to part with money for a subscription to play the other games - for the few that I want it just seems better value to buy them (noting I never buy when they are full price).

          PS: Uncharted is $10 if in stock at your sony store.

        • +3 votes
          MrFunSocks on 08/03/2013 - 14:06

          Just to be clear - they're not "free", they require you to pay $79 a year for as many years as you want to keep playing them. A game cannot be free if it requires you to pay to have access to it lol.

          PS+ isn't a good deal for the Vita IMO because of the memory card prices. Unless you want to only have 1-2 games stored at any time, and constantly delete/download again, you're going to need to buy multiple memory cards, minimum 32gb each - and they're the most obnoxiously overpriced things since, well, the Vita launch price.

        • +4 votes
          britta on 08/03/2013 - 14:20

          "and constantly delete/download again"

          You can transfer games to/from a PC/PS3.

          And your right its not "FREE" but IMO it pays for itself in 1 month especially if you have a PS3.

          Right now you can download
          -Mass Effect 3
          -Dead or Alive 5
          -Joe Danger 2
          -God of War HD (Supports Remote Play)
          -F1 Stars Racing
          -Quantum Conundrum
          -Guardians of Middle Earth
          -Wipeout 2048 (VITA)
          -Little Big Planet 2
          -Motorstorm Apocalypse
          -InFamous 2
          -Lumines (VITA)
          -Uncharted: Golden Abyss (VITA)
          -Gravity Rush (VITA)

          • all the crazy discounts.
        • +2 votes
          beakeroo on 08/03/2013 - 14:34

          Congratulations on clearing that up mrfunsocks lol

          When I said "Get PS Plus" it was implied that you would pay for it. Also you say that you can fit 1 or 2 games on a card and then point out the price of a 32gb card which you can fit between 10-50 games on size dependent of course.

        • +1 vote
          wasabinator on 08/03/2013 - 14:46

          Wow. It's official: I'm never buying any more games for my vita since every single one of the games you listed including MGS HD I bought! Although I still do prefer physical copies in the end of the day… I have had PS+ for some time but for the Vita it's yet to pay off since I'm only getting digital versions of what I already have.

        • +1 vote
          beakeroo on 08/03/2013 - 14:50

          I trade my copies in/fleaBay if/once they end up on PS Plus. Win/Win.

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          britta on 08/03/2013 - 15:12

          Yeah. Sony gives a heads up 1 months before they change the games so you have time to flick of your physical copies for some sweet coin. I had to flick Wipeout and Uncharted

        • +1 vote
          deathjr on 08/03/2013 - 23:38

          It's 69.99 a year, not 79. Also if you're clever like me, you'll use a US account and get PSN plus for 49.99 for 15 months. Games on US store are 20% cheaper as well (or AU is dearer by that much).

      • +4 votes
        britta on 08/03/2013 - 10:54

        I agree.
        Im loving my VITA
        Persona 4, Unit 13 and All Stars are my VITA games of choice right now. Need for Speed on the way also.
        Grab PS+ and you have Uncharted, Wipeout, Lumines and Gravity Rush which are all great games!!
        Metal Gear Solid HD Collection coming out for PS+ in a few weeks
        Winning!!
        Also very excited about Soul Sacrifice!
        I feel the Vita is very under rated. I know the memory cards are expensive but you will get over it. You only need one really. Just transfer content to and from your PS3 or PC. 16GB can hold a fair amount.

        • +1 vote
          beakeroo on 08/03/2013 - 10:55

          Oh snap

        • +1 vote
          britta on 08/03/2013 - 10:56

          HAHA. Looks like you win :-)

        • +1 vote
          beakeroo on 08/03/2013 - 10:58

          You're not wrong about Soul Sacrifice, I'm waiting on my Soul Sacrifice Premium Edition Vita to arrive from Japan, c'mon Fedex!

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          britta on 08/03/2013 - 11:00

          I was thinking about import but I am 20+hrs into Persona 4 and have a few more games to keep me busy until May so I'm gonna wait for this one.

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          beakeroo on 08/03/2013 - 11:03

          I'm not keeping the game, same as you I have enough to keep me busy until May, I just wanted the special edition Vita

          http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TVG-PSV-00383&page=top/search/list?s_keywords=soul+sacrifice$pagemax=100$getcnt=0$pagecnt=1

          add me to your friends list anyhooo, PSN: beakeroo

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          britta on 08/03/2013 - 11:21

          That Vita looks pretty sic!

          Ill add you when I get home

          PSN: brittanz

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          justmiike on 08/03/2013 - 13:07

          Looking at a eBay listing it has this:

          Important :
          1 - Region-lock : runs Japanese 3DS software only
          2 - Access Japanese online services only

          Is that right or lies?

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          beakeroo on 08/03/2013 - 13:26

          That's an idiot who has used a 3DS listing details.
          The vita is totally region free.

        •  
          PoxyRadical on 08/03/2013 - 17:15

          Haha, is that right!? Yeah it nly runs 3DS games.

        •  
          justmiike on 08/03/2013 - 18:43

          Haha, should of known, thought something was up with it.

          Cool beans.

  • +2 votes
    ShirokaZe on 08/03/2013 - 10:22

    EB are probably just preempting a western price drop after Japan recently dropped the RRP. Great value IMO!

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    bargrin on 08/03/2013 - 10:40

    So is Vita supposed to play a bigger role in the new PS4 world of gaming?

    I note currently in ps3 land it promised so much integration with ps3 but provided so little that was my big disapointment and why i sold mine quickly.

    • +1 vote
      britta on 08/03/2013 - 10:55

      They claim all PS4 games will be remote play. I dont think Sony would fumble that promise twice…..hoping!!

      • +1 vote
        Mikeypants on 08/03/2013 - 12:20

        They're claiming nothing at this stage. The said that "eventually" they "hope" that all PS4 games will be compatible with Remote Play.

        Sony need to put their foot down with developers (like Microsoft do with many of their dashboard features like music soundtracks etc) and insist that they incorporate these basic features into their games.

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          britta on 08/03/2013 - 15:15

          I agree but at the same time you need to be careful not to create to many rules that may potentially put off some developers in turn limiting the potential of the console.

          Lets hope that remote play is a function of the PS4 and not the games.

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    ssjmark on 08/03/2013 - 10:51

    Interesting.. what kind of warranty does the second hand one have?

    Or would one be better of getting a new unit?

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      Hasquarl on 08/03/2013 - 10:55

      3 month warranty on preowned, 12 months on new.

  • +1 vote
    vash12 on 08/03/2013 - 11:22

    If only NBA2k13/12 is on Vita I will buy it in a heartbeat

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    morphio on 08/03/2013 - 11:43

    Is this the one where you can get the old final fantasy games on?

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      beakeroo on 08/03/2013 - 11:45

      Yup.

      • +1 vote
        morphio on 08/03/2013 - 11:48

        Think I may have to get one.

  • +1 vote
    Aceboy884 on 08/03/2013 - 11:50

    Vita lack games, but the good games are great

  • +1 vote
    Freeslave_44 on 08/03/2013 - 12:08

    lbp on psvita is the best in the series, imo. also, ps plus is so worth the purchase.

    add me: freeslave_44

    •  
      Mikeypants on 08/03/2013 - 12:21

      I loves me some LBP, but with it being a 2nd-party Sony title, I'm banking on it being a free PS Plus freebie game in the near future, along with PS All Stars.

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    morphio on 08/03/2013 - 12:33

    Another question, does this come with a memory card or must I buy one elsewhere?

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      beakeroo on 08/03/2013 - 12:42

      No memory included

    • +1 vote
      Hasquarl on 08/03/2013 - 12:45

      You have to buy a memory card separately. However you can get a preowned 4GB memory card for $9 from EB to get you started.

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        Venom_TAG on 08/03/2013 - 13:12

        Where are they for $9 ? On the website ?

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          beakeroo on 08/03/2013 - 13:27

          Good question. I was told that they don't sell second hand memory cards.

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          Hasquarl on 08/03/2013 - 13:32

          Call your local store. They are priced $9 in store and there are many available.

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          beakeroo on 08/03/2013 - 13:38

          Any idea how much second hand 16gb and 32gb cards are?

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          Hasquarl on 08/03/2013 - 13:55

          Off the top of my head, 16GB is $38 but you'll have to double check that. No idea on 32GB.

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    apoptygma on 08/03/2013 - 12:39

    The actual link to the product is https://www.ebgames.com.au/vita-153020-Sony-PS-Vita-with-WiF...

  • +1 vote
    pcdokan on 08/03/2013 - 13:43

    I think JBHIFI deal is better if you want extra game and the starter pack all for 249
    http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/game/ps-vita/playstation-vita...

    • +3 votes
      Venom_TAG on 08/03/2013 - 13:58

      Though if you don't care about the starter pack, you can get the Vita from EB for $200 and then buy the PS3 copy of Playstation All Stars for $48 at EB/JB and it comes with a digital download of the PSVITA version too.

      •  
        beakeroo on 08/03/2013 - 14:01

        If its a Hive starter pack then you're better off not having it anyway. Its all trash.

  • +1 vote
    beakeroo on 08/03/2013 - 16:48

    Cheap 32gb memory $58.50 delivered

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/96042

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    chatman on 08/03/2013 - 21:53

    Buy Australia's first R18+ game :)
    https://www.ebgames.com.au/vita-160276-Ninja-Gaiden-Sigma-2-...

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    Hintswen on 08/03/2013 - 22:29

    oh wow… did not know the PS Vita came in bith WiFi and 3G models.. I mean sure I figured it would have WiFi but I had no idea it could do 3G!

  • +1 vote
    russta on 09/03/2013 - 10:09

    I think I'm going to have to get one

  • +4 votes
    SySalem on 10/03/2013 - 15:45

    Just picked this up a few hours ago, the person in store tried to tell me they were $349, I said erm…no check again please, she did and BAM $199 phew
    Also for anyone who is interested I got the prices for their 2nd hand/Pre-owned Vita Memory Cards:
    1574525 PO-PSV MEM 4GB $9.00
    1574532 PO-PSV MEM 8GB $19.00
    1574540 PO-PSV MEM 16GB $38.00
    1574557 PO-PSV MEM 32GB $99.00

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      beakeroo on 10/03/2013 - 17:30

      Are they mad? $99!

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      Zaranski on 10/03/2013 - 18:12

      Thanks for the update. What did you end up buying. What's your impressions so far?

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        beakeroo on 10/03/2013 - 19:00

        These consoles are great. I thoroughly recommend getting one if you like PlayStation style games. They are so very nearly a PS3 in your pocket, in some ways they surpass the PS3 (cross game chat, partying up outside of games, social integration, splash screen info/updates etc)

        I suggest anyone who gets one and wants to find others to play online with, keep up to date with latest news, bargains etc join in on the Whirlpool Vita thread http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2055362&r...

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        SySalem on 12/03/2013 - 10:31

        I didn't end up getting a memory card, so function is VERY limited with no memory card, so I've just been playing the tutorial games that teach you about the different functions.
        I'm enjoying it, it's nice and smooth flowing between swipes of the screen with the different apps, however EVERYTHING is an app sort of function on it, go to settings? click start to open it, that is my ONLY little pickle I have with the console, which isn't that huge of one either, which is good, because I don't like pickles! :)
        Overall I am enjoying it, even though I can't really do anything with mine just yet haha :P

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      deathjr on 11/03/2013 - 22:13

      Which store had pre-owned cards? I've checked 3 of them (victoria) and none of them had any. :/

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        SySalem on 12/03/2013 - 10:25

        Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour Palms Centre & Toormina (All Mid-North Coast NSW)

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          deathjr on 12/03/2013 - 14:32

          Oh thanks. Are you able to buy and post a pre-owned 16gb card to me in Melbourne? $38 for a 16gb card is good value, considering the cheapest available is $50 shipped in 2 weeks from HK.

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    deathjr on 11/03/2013 - 19:12

    Bought one today, cheers OP. EB salesman kept on badgering me that I won't be able to play anything without a memory card…they were selling 8gb one for $48. I told him to shove it up where the sun don't shine. They didn't have any pre-owned cards though :(

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      Zaranski on 11/03/2013 - 21:46

      How is it so far?

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        deathjr on 11/03/2013 - 22:14

        Looks and feels amazing. D/l uncharted and wipeout from ps plus right now.

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