Dell : PS3 Bundle down to $369 !!!!

[psychoPat]

Saw this morning that the PS3 40GB Console Bundle with Spiderman 3 Movie, Ratchet and Clank TOD and HDMI Cable is now down to $369 (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=116095.622711945&type=10&subid=)
Already thought that at $399 it was a great deal, now it's even sweeter... :-0

price is good until 12/28 & don't forget your 5 free BR movies... :)

[Canadianpsycho]

Already mentioned in the Dell Boxing Day thread - great price.

[PaulBarrette]

Saw this morning that the PS3 40GB Console Bundle with Spiderman 3 Movie, Ratchet and Clank TOD and HDMI Cable is now down to $370 (http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Playstation_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A1320793)
Already thought that at $399 it was a great deal, now it's even sweeter... :-0

price is good until 12/28 & don't forget your 5 free BR movies... :)

Not sure why 30 buck off a PS3 is impressive ... the 40 GB you can get it for 333 and the 80 for 425 at TRU online using an amex

[Formula1]

Already mentioned in the Dell Boxing Day thread - great price.

Actually the boxing day thread has a 2nd sixaxis controller instead of Ratchet & Clank. Also the boxing day deals for the PS3 and 360 in that thread haven't shown up on their site (PS3 is still showing up as $400 and 360 is AWOL). I like this PS3 deal better. I'd rather have the game. I think I'll try PM at FS or BB.

Edit: Now that I think about it I wonder if this is a price error and they reduced the price on the wrong bundle. Like I said the bundle in the flyer is still $400 on their website and this one got reduced to $370.

[Jin-n-Juice]

Deal is already mentioned here:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=529363
and flyer scans are here:
http://boxingday.redflagdeals.com/index.php/flyers/category/C1/

[Formula1]

Deal is already mentioned here:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=529363
and flyer scans are here:
http://boxingday.redflagdeals.com/index.php/flyers/category/C1/
See my post above. It's a different PS3 bundle and possible price error.

[terrencel]

... don't forget your 5 free BR movies... :)

Where can I get more info on the 5 free BR movies?
I thought that expired long ago!!!

[jhuynh]

Where can I get more info on the 5 free BR movies?
I thought that expired long ago!!!

http://www.bluraysavings.com/newindex_ca.html

[carisma]

I'd rather go with $400 with extra wireless controller.

[Xon]

Not sure why 30 buck off a PS3 is impressive ... the 40 GB you can get it for 333 and the 80 for 425 at TRU online using an amex

You also get a $50 game and hdmi cable with Dell though.

[zabuza]

A good deal made better with a $20 discount. I'd jump on this if I was in the market for one.

[weilyan]

Can someone explain to me why you would need a 80GB instead of a 40 GB?

Because i didn't know that saved games can take sooooo much space

[Shojin]

Can someone explain to me why you would need a 80GB instead of a 40 GB?

Because i didn't know that saved games can take sooooo much space

If not for the added disk capacity, for backward compatibility with PS2 games.

[Xon]

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1844/snap228zo5.jpg

also a couple more usb ports, a flash card reader and SACD (Super Audio CD) support


...because, you know everyone has a huge super audio cd collection

[KR]

Hope everyone is aware that the 40 gig version is not compatible with PS2 games!

[duckdown]

Gay... I just got this from Dell this week after ordering

Do I get price protection?

[bball2004]

I did not buy the PS3 to play PS2 games...the library of good PS3 games is growing everyday...no need to play old ps2 games

Hope everyone is aware that the 40 gig version is not compatible with PS2 games!

[godmode]

before i buy this...is there any other way to put media onto your 40gb PS3 without burning a DVD? also what are the USB ports used for?

[Martinga]

Hope everyone is aware that the 40 gig version is not compatible with PS2 games!

So what?
I'm sure everyone who is thinking of getting a PS3 already knows about the 40 gig bc issue. No need to discourage, I'm sure people don't waste 400 bucks without knowing what they are buying.

Great deal in my opinion. I've been following the ps3 for a good 2 months. Know everything their is to know, and will def jump in if it really is 369.
Can't get better than that

[circa76]

I did not buy the PS3 to play PS2 games...the library of good PS3 games is growing everyday...no need to play old ps2 games

You do realize that PS2 has the LARGEST game library to date? It kinda speaks to its influence when people are still releasing games for it to this day.

PS2 compatibility is a HUGE plus for alot of people (obviously not you).

[Canadianpsycho]

before i buy this...is there any other way to put media onto your 40gb PS3 without burning a DVD? also what are the USB ports used for?

I don't own a PS3 but I seem to recall folks posting they can read off of USB keys.

[Xon]

Also keep in mind the 80gb ps3 upscales ps2 games, so with games that are supported they should look a little better than they did on a PS2.

I don't own a PS3 but I seem to recall folks posting they can read off of USB keys.

Yeah, they can read most USB memory devices including usb keys, hard drives and memory card readers. The ports also support USB hubs, so technically you're not really limited to 2 usb ports with the 40GB. Also, you use the ports to recharge the wireless controllers.

[godmode]

I don't own a PS3 but I seem to recall folks posting they can read off of USB keys.

oh ok cool. id much rather use flash drives than flash cards.
I already have a slim PS2 so backwards compatibility is not an issue for me. SACD...who cares. Only thing left is the 2 USB ports versus 4.

[SMAG]

Hope everyone is aware that the 40 gig version is not compatible with PS2 games!

If one has existing PS2 games, then it is guaranteed that one already owns a PS2. Otherwise there is a good chance that almost all people with a PS3 already own a PS2, due to past Sony loyalty, and the fact that the PS2 was such a high seller.

[hakinen]

Can someone explain to me why you would need a 80GB instead of a 40 GB?

Because i didn't know that saved games can take sooooo much space

i though that too until i got my ps3 and assassin creed. That game needs 1go of space to install on your PS3 and game demo are usually 700mb. Luckyly not every game required to install in your PS3 HD.

[jchan1985]

Not sure why 30 buck off a PS3 is impressive ... the 40 GB you can get it for 333 and the 80 for 425 at TRU online using an amex

how do you get this deal?
I already have a HDMI cable from monoprice...and will wait for the rumble controllers!

Also...is a cooling fan really necessary for this system?

[KR]

I did not buy the PS3 to play PS2 games...the library of good PS3 games is growing everyday...no need to play old ps2 games

Do you own a PS2? I have a PS2 and 100+ titles of PS2 / PS1 games & wd prefer PS3 with 80 gig which is compatible with PS1, PS2 & PS3 games & upscales PS1/2 games. It will let me get rid of my PS2 and all its cables, accessories, memory cards.... Its definitely worth the extra 100 bucks for all PS2 owners.

[zero_2003]

Do you own a PS2? I have a PS2 and 100+ titles of PS2 / PS1 games & wd prefer PS3 with 80 gig which is compatible with PS1, PS2 & PS3 games & upscales PS1/2 games. It will let me get rid of my PS2 and all its cables, accessories, memory cards.... Its definitely worth the extra 100 bucks for all PS2 owners.

You must have a lot of time in your hand. Playing PS2 games on the PS3.

I understand the concept of backward compatibility. But the cost does not justify it.

[goneFishing]

Can i ask Dell to switch the game w/ COD4 and when is the next tax free event at the Superstore ?

[s1301950]

oh ok cool. id much rather use flash drives than flash cards.
I already have a slim PS2 so backwards compatibility is not an issue for me. SACD...who cares. Only thing left is the 2 USB ports versus 4.

I see the 2 ports instead of 4 as a problem because for time crisis, you need 3 if you wanta play double -> sensor, two guns. I'm sure there are usb hubs you can attach, but UGLY..

with ps2 compatilibty, i can play ddr. i can't imagin getting a 40gb myself seriously.

[strictbiz]

anybody tried pm bb or fs?

[deezz]

Hey Guys,

I'm having trouble price matching Dell with Future Shop since Dell has the PS3 bundle on sale right now. I want to use FS because I have gift cards with them, so I want to make use of them and make this payment as minimal as possible :D

However, I keep getting the runaround, and the main excuse a couple of the stores have used is, "Dell has different policies than us (restocking fee, items aren't available right away)." Does anyone have a remedy for this particular excuse, about the store having different policies?

Any help would be much appreciated!!

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

[d3van]

Hey Guys,

I'm having trouble price matching Dell with Future Shop since Dell has the PS3 bundle on sale right now. I want to use FS because I have gift cards with them, so I want to make use of them and make this payment as minimal as possible :D

However, I keep getting the runaround, and the main excuse a couple of the stores have used is, "Dell has different policies than us (restocking fee, items aren't available right away)." Does anyone have a remedy for this particular excuse, about the store having different policies?

Any help would be much appreciated!!

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

I had this problem too when I was buying my xbox360 elite in the summer... I couldnt get FS or BB to PM... They used the very fine print in their PM policy which basically gets them out of any situation they want and say they can refuse the PM. So what I did was order from Dell and then purchased from BB/FS(cant remember), played the BB/FS one right away and when the Dell one came around I just packed up the BB/FS one and returned it. Serves them right...

[godmode]

Can i ask Dell to switch the game w/ COD4 and when is the next tax free event at the Superstore ?

The guy i spoke to said you cant swap out the game. Although i didnt make a fuss about it, so maybe if you do that...
also the earliest delivery is Thursday the 27th

[bokep]

<3 these price drops
another $170 and i'll get myself a ps3 :cheesygri

[Pot_Pie]

I PMed this no problem at the FS at Yonge/Dundas in Toronto. Got an 8 foot HDMI cable and Ratchet and Clank.

[reptar]

I PMed this no problem at the FS at Yonge/Dundas in Toronto. Got an 8 foot HDMI cable and Ratchet and Clank.

any issues with the price matching?
did they give you the whole run around with how dell is different?

[deezz]

D3van: lol, well, I don't need to play it RIGHT away, but I'm glad you did that hahaha. The fine print is what the stores have been reciting to me, and I told them exactly what you just said, that basically it means they can just not honour the price match whenever they feel like it, because any store can have any slightly different policy. It's such BS.


Pot_Pie: When did you PM them? I'm also curious as to whether or not you had any hassles, cuz that's all I'm getting. Dell seems to have a reputation with FS. Was it with this current Dell sale price of 369.99 for the bundle? Does that mean you were able to get a game instead of a controller? If so then I'm definitely gonna persist, if not, then I may just line up Wednesday morning :S

[Pot_Pie]

I PMed the new Dell Ratchet & Clank bundle deal at $369. Did it this morning (Friday Dec. 21) at around 10:30am. No hassles at all.

I brought R&C and the PS3 up to the cash and told the guy about the bundle. He went off for a few minutes to check it out, and came back with the 8ft HDMI cable. He punched it all in at $370, then got a manager to come by to give an override code or something. The manager just kind of glanced at the screen, said "All that together in the bundle?" The sales guy said "Yeah I checked it on the Internet," and that was it. I paid for it and ran away before they could change their minds.

[Rekognize]

The 40gb only has 2 usb ports, You need at least 3 to play Rock Band with drums, guitar, and microphone, you can also use an extra guitar for bass. They all use usb ports..

[deezz]

+1 to Pot_Pie

HOT DAMN that was nice. I'd've been out the door in a split second too man...that's hilarious! The thing is, I don't even see the bundle including the game on the website's flyer, I only see the one including the extra controller. Would you mind pointing me to it?? So it was just the cashier that you price matched with? Or was a sales rep for games, or was it a manager?

Thanks in advance for your help...

[Rome]

Uhm, I'm gonna have troubles playing my Rock Band on Christmas then...Damn...where can I find a USB splitter/adapter or whatever I need:|


The 40gb only has 2 usb ports, You need at least 3 to play Rock Band with drums, guitar, and microphone, you can also use an extra guitar for bass. They all use usb ports..

[bokep]

Uhm, I'm gonna have troubles playing my Rock Band on Christmas then...Damn...where can I find a USB splitter/adapter or whatever I need:|

usb hub? any computer store would have them

[Rekognize]

http://www.psu.com/No-USB-hub-with-PS3-Rock-Band--a0001917-p0.php

[deezz]

Ohhh okay, I see it now Pot_Pie...sorry 'bout that...

Well, wish me luck!!

The two places I called were FS Vaughan, and FS North York (Empress Walk). As soon as I said, "Dell" instantly they refused to pm citing many excuses. I might try just going into the store...

Good luck to everyone else out there with this PM!! Please post your successful and unsuccessful attempts, so that everyone know which stores are working and which ones aren't. Posted receipts with condfidential info brushed out would be ideal!! :D

[Cheapdeal]

how do you get this deal?
I already have a HDMI cable from monoprice...and will wait for the rumble controllers!

Also...is a cooling fan really necessary for this system?

I did a quick google and jchan1985 is referring to the 15% off with purchase over $100. Which makes it a better deal if you have the hdmi cable and don't care for the game.

Toys R Us Amex Promo (http://www.amexessentials.ca/october/english/offers/toys_r_us.html)

I believe you need to use "Amex07" promo code with an Amex card for the transaction.

[dlhunter]

Dell has COD4 for $45 (discount $15)
after taxes comes to $51 with free shipping

good deal?

[umagrawa]

I did a quick google and jchan1985 is referring to the 15% off with purchase over $100. Which makes it a better deal if you have the hdmi cable and don't care for the game.

Toys R Us Amex Promo (http://www.amexessentials.ca/october/english/offers/toys_r_us.html)

I believe you need to use "Amex07" promo code with an Amex card for the transaction.

This promo does not apply for electronics. Moreover the prices mentioned by jchan1985 in his post are more than 15% off the retail price...hence not sure how he/she got that price.

[dcxx]

This promo does not apply for electronics. Moreover the prices mentioned by jchan1985 in his post are more than 15% off the retail price...hence not sure how he/she got that price.

The coupon worked on electronics at the beginning of the promotion. I got my PS3 with the 15% discount. :cheesygri

[godmode]

gonna go into FS and BB in Heartland Town Centre after work with a printout. Will post how it goes. Maybe I can swap out Ratchet and Clank for COD4 if theyre the same price?

[deezz]

Godmode, good luck, please post your results, and what reasons they cite if you get rejected.

I just got rejected in person at FS Richmond Hill. The reason they cited this time was that at the bottom of the page of details for the bundle, there is a statement that says, "Available in limited quantities." The manager of the gaming department said that because of this they won't price match, and her manager above this is the one that told her that.

Anyone have a solution/comeback for that? In fact, anyone have a solution to them citing "different policies such as restocking fees?" Damn, they've got a long list of excuses to cite for not pm'ing Dell.

So in summary,

Rejected at:
FS Vaughan - called - "different policies such as restocking fees"
FS North York - called - "different policies such as restocking fees"
FS Richmond Hill - in person - "their items are only available in limited quantities"

Accepted at:
FS Toronto, Yonge & Dundas - Pot_Pie in person - no questions asked


I'm think it boils down to a matter of luck, or having a real set of good counter-arguments on hand and being a good sales person yourself :D

[FilipK]

price keeps dropping...

[ericlitvak]

Godmode, good luck, please post your results, and what reasons they cite if you get rejected.

I just got rejected in person at FS Richmond Hill. The reason they cited this time was that at the bottom of the page of details for the bundle, there is a statement that says, "Available in limited quantities." The manager of the gaming department said that because of this they won't price match, and her manager above this is the one that told her that.

Anyone have a solution/comeback for that? In fact, anyone have a solution to them citing "different policies such as restocking fees?" Damn, they've got a long list of excuses to cite for not pm'ing Dell.

So in summary,

Rejected at:
FS Vaughan - called - "different policies such as restocking fees"
FS North York - called - "different policies such as restocking fees"
FS Richmond Hill - in person - "their items are only available in limited quantities"

Accepted at:
FS Toronto, Yonge & Dundas - Pot_Pie in person - no questions asked


I'm think it boils down to a matter of luck, or having a real set of good counter-arguments on hand and being a good sales person yourself :D

Just curious, apart from having to wait for a few days, why not just buy from Dell? It seems like they deserve our businees more than FS/BB who constantly find questionable ways to avoid honoring their policies.

[godmode]

Just curious, apart from having to wait for a few days, why not just buy from Dell? It seems like they deserve our businees more than FS/BB who constantly find questionable ways to avoid honoring their policies.

i assume most of us want it for Christmas

[ender78]

I'd rather go with $400 with extra wireless controller.

I will be picking up my console tomorrow morning as I missed purolator today.
I too would rather have an extra controller as it suck not to have an extra one when friends come over.

[SaleHunter]

I will be picking up my console tomorrow morning as I missed purolator today.
I too would rather have an extra controller as it suck not to have an extra one when friends come over.

hahha i just make my friends buy there own controller.. if they want to play it they will :) but hey i'm cheap... i just pulled the trigger on the $369 deal.. also if you want another controller i'm sure you could pick one up next week for cheap..

[deezz]

Ericlitvak,

Hey, in previous posts I stated that I had FS gift cards that I wanted to put to use, so that's why I was asking if anyone had successfully pm'd FS. That, and like Godmode was saying, I'd like to have one in my hands for the Christmas holiday days I get off work :D

But I won't break my back trying to pm the deal...however, I guess I will be toughing it out at 7am at my nearest FS, Richmond Hill. I don't mind if I'll get another $50 off or so on a basic bundle.

That said, I did see a 60gb at FS Richmond Hill today when I was there this afternoon around 3:30pm, in case anyone has a TON of PS2 games they want to be able to still play....Two boxes of Rockband for Xbox were on the floor too, but by the time I came back around to the section, they were already being paid for at the checkout!

[satcom]

I ordered this package last night when it was $399. I called Dell support but they said they won't refund it until I get the package. WTF?

[duckdown]

Can someone confirm if DELL does price protection? I just bought this exact damn bundle last week for $399

Thanks

[Xon]

Can someone confirm if DELL does price protection? I just bought this exact damn bundle last week for $399

Thanks

Officially they don't have price protection, but I do remember reading on RFD about people who complained to customer reps and managed to get refunds for various items that changed in price, so you can try your luck and call them up.

[godmode]

No luck.

I went to the Heartland Town Centre in Mississauga. First I went to Best Buy and was flat-out told that they wouldnt do it. The reason was that they dont consider Dell a real store, since theres no physical location to purchase it.

Then I went to Futureshop. I spoke to some Red Shirt there who sounded like she had no idea why they dont take it back. I wandered over to the entertainment section where the Black Shirts are and asked them. She came back with a "Price Guarantee" flyer to show me the fine print about some "next day delivery" crap. I told her Dell would give me $20 next day delivery(BS). I BSed some more about wanting it before Christmas Eve and giving them my business.
Waited there 20 minutes while they went back and forth with their "Entertainment Manager". In the end he refused citing that it was a different bundle SKU exclusive to Dell. I asked if I could even get the normal Motorstorm bundle for that price, but he said no.

Then in a moment of weak desperation I went to the Sony Store. It was practically empty(no surprise theyre incredible rigid when it comes to pricing). The guy there was pretty nice about explaining to me about margins and losses. He thought that Dell's price is ridiculously good. Maybe if i bought a TV they would consider it.

Then in a moment of just plain temporary insanity i went to EB Games. One word "no" and I was out the door and on my way home.

So thanks Futureshop, Best Buy, Sony Store, and EB Games, you just gave Dell another customer.

[ps2dude]

Thanks OP, finally pulled the trigger on a new console.
My old tired PS2 can now retire (bought on launch day back in 2000).

Hope my PS3 lasts till 2013

*Edit* For those looking for a pre-christmas delivery, the estimated dellivery [sic] date I got was 12/27/2007

[dogbertjt]

Hi All,

Just came back from the BestBuy @ Lansdowne Mall in Richmond, and got the deal pricematched!

Gonna be setting up my new toy this evening! :)

[Exocet77]

Went to my FS with the Dell flyer tonight. Walked out with the 40gig, 2 controllers, hdmi an spidey. $369 + tax. Didnt bother to check the net nor call for stock check. The Customer Service Manager came over when it was getting rung through, and said WOW thats an awesome deal. He said he bought one from there store a week ago and he's bringing his receipt back to work with him tomorrow to get his own PM. LoL

Got mine done @ the Guelph FS store.

[dlhunter]

Can someone confirm if DELL does price protection? I just bought this exact damn bundle last week for $399

Thanks

they do
bought same bundle on 18th and called today to get $30 credit

[Kohanz]

Went to my FS with the Dell flyer tonight. Walked out with the 40gig, 2 controllers, hdmi an spidey. $369 + tax. Didnt bother to check the net nor call for stock check. The Customer Service Manager came over when it was getting rung through, and said WOW thats an awesome deal. He said he bought one from there store a week ago and he's bringing his receipt back to work with him tomorrow to get his own PM. LoL

Got mine done @ the Guelph FS store.

How did you get 2 controllers?!

[Exocet77]

How did you get 2 controllers?!

Thats part of dells package. The sales guy grabbed me a new one off the shelf. I got the PS3 - 2 controller package.

[Kohanz]

Thats part of dells package. The sales guy grabbed me a new one off the shelf. I got the PS3 - 2 controller package.

The one on their site shows 1 controller and Ratchet and Clank and Spidey, for me. Can you point me to the other package? Thanks in advance.

[godmode]

maybe people should just grab the items and bring up the price match at checkout? that seems to work.

[Exocet77]

The one on their site shows 1 controller and Ratchet and Clank and Spidey, for me. Can you point me to the other package? Thanks in advance.

Sure. www.dell.ca/value

click on "shop dell e-flyer now"

Click to the last page (pg 6)

Youll see the PS3. Hold your mouse over it.


PS3 Movie Bundle, Spiderman 3, and 2nd wireless controller $369 (comes with 40 gig and HDMI cable)

[Exocet77]

maybe people should just grab the items and bring up the price match at checkout? that seems to work.

Actually I asked the guy in electronics first. He said sure, showed me where to grab the PS3 while he grabbed the rest of the combo. Told me to head up to C-service. Went up and no problems. In an out.

[jchan1985]

The coupon worked on electronics at the beginning of the promotion. I got my PS3 with the 15% discount. :cheesygri

just tried...no luck!:mad:

[zsnow]

i cancelled the 400$ 2 controller order. and put this 369$.it is a much better deal. I don't want to waste time in pm.

[InFeXiOn]

Argh. Everyone getting theirs PM'ed without a hitch is gonna make me cry.

I battled (literally) with 3-4 employees and a manager who told me he would do it, then went back on his word later on about it.

Enviably, leading to me having a regional manager contacting me tomorrow about it. Hopefully he does it. :P

[bokep]

Argh. Everyone getting theirs PM'ed without a hitch is gonna make me cry.

I battled (literally) with 3-4 employees and a manager who told me he would do it, then went back on his word later on about it.

Enviably, leading to me having a regional manager contacting me tomorrow about it. Hopefully he does it. :P

they never do

[top_gun36]

would printing off the flyer work, or it would work better with the original flyer?

[eddie187]

just got back from best buy they PM without a hassle. i cant believe they sell 2 meter long hdmi cable for $104 lol.
ps i went strait to consumer service desk and told me to grab the game and hdmi cable along with ps3 so it came up 366+ tax.

[Exocet77]

would printing off the flyer work, or it would work better with the original flyer?

I went in expecting a battle. I printed off the ad off the net. I also printed off the Sale Week Date (To prove it wasent just a boxing day sale). I also Printed off the "Dell Store Locations and phone #'s" in case of price check. As well as had the proper Dell Eflyer website written down in case they went to there regular site instead of the eflyer.

So basically I had 3 different printouts. I keep the store info and phone # printoffs (I had 5 dell store/kiosk locations and phone #'s) in my pocket if they dont budge on the initial flyer or if they have no stock. It kind of throws them off guard when you keep comming up with a solution to there excuses.

All in all, I was totally prepared for everything I thought they would throw @ me. Instead I was dumbfounded when they said not a problem.

[reptar]

i pm'd at best buy no hassle

futureshop usually have more stingy managers

[BNster]

I went in expecting a battle. I printed off the ad off the net. I also printed off the Sale Week Date (To prove it wasent just a boxing day sale). I also Printed off the "Dell Store Locations and phone #'s" in case of price check. As well as had the proper Dell Eflyer website written down in case they went to there regular site instead of the eflyer.

So basically I had 3 different printouts. I keep the store info and phone # printoffs (I had 5 dell store/kiosk locations and phone #'s) in my pocket if they dont budge on the initial flyer or if they have no stock. It kind of throws them off guard when you keep comming up with a solution to there excuses.

All in all, I was totally prepared for everything I thought they would throw @ me. Instead I was dumbfounded when they said not a problem.

Where is the 5 dell store/kiosk locations, can you please also provide the phone#s? Thanks! One time when I went to PM they stated Dell was online didn't have a store so BD would not PM, other excuse was Dell had no overhead cost so no price match (Walmart). FS would not PM either. So I ended up buying online with Dell. To me to hell with these other stores if they advertise they will PM and then they reneg at every opportunity. So far anything I ordered on line from Dell was free shipping - I now feel comfortable to making large purchases on line with reputable companies. I have been converted.

[Exocet77]

Where is the 5 dell store/kiosk locations, can you please also provide the phone#s? Thanks! One time when I went to PM they stated Dell was online didn't have a store so BD would not PM, other excuse was Dell had no overhead cost so no price match (Walmart). FS would not PM either. So I ended up buying online with Dell. To me to hell with these other stores if they advertise they will PM and then they reneg at every opportunity. So far anything I ordered on line from Dell was free shipping - I now feel comfortable to making large purchases on line with reputable companies. I have been converted.


http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/kiosk?c=ca&cs=cadhs1&l=en&s=dhs

Then just click on all the different locations. Addresses and phone #'s will be shown

If your in TO heres 1

Sherway Gardens
25 The West Mall
Toronto, ON
Phone: (416) 621-1673

Located on the main level in front of Sears

theres one at Vaughan and mississauga as well

[colinl]

I tried to pm at London Drugs, Superstore, Bestbuy, and Futureshop.. No luck! I ordered from Dell! Screw the other stores if they don't want the buisness, I won't shop at most of them anymore just based on how rude they were. :mad: It's funny how fast they show their true colors!

[kiligolu]

Went to BestBuy in Richmond to PM. Showed them the flyer and immediately they gave me the speech about how they usually don't PM online stores. I followed up by saying how others have successfully PM this sale with BB. The guy then immediately went to ask his manager...came back moments later saying they PM deal. Price came out $366.99+tax

[dux]

I got refused at walmart, went to futureshop, spent 15 minutes talking to the sales rep and manager, and he eventually accepted to do the pm.
I told them if I walk away empty handed tonight, it means that FS lost my business and therefore a customer. Then dell will be getting my hard earned money instead of FS.
The manager was speechless and said ok... =)

[latin-dss]

everyone is just plain wasting their time trying to pm, for me is pointless to try to fight with them fools at bb or fs about pming , the only thing you will get out of it is like $3.30 discount and lots of stress and unnecessary headaches.. just do what i did. I ordered the dell online $366, then went to the local bb, and picked up a playstation and will be returning that back once i get mine in the mail. now they will be force to sell it for less for being open package..them fools!!

[top_gun36]

everyone is just plain wasting their time trying to pm, for me is pointless to try to fight with them fools at bb or fs about pming , the only thing you will get out of it is like $3.30 discount and lots of stress and unnecessary headaches.. just do what i did. I ordered the dell online $366, then went to the local bb, and picked up a playstation and will be returning that back once i get mine in the mail. now they will be force to sell it for less for being open package..them fools!!

where is the package (2 controllers for 369) on dell.ca? all i see is the one with R&C

[jcutner]

i need to block myself from going to this site. im SO tempted to bite the bullet and order it..

[belowzeros]

I PMed the new Dell Ratchet & Clank bundle deal at $369. Did it this morning (Friday Dec. 21) at around 10:30am. No hassles at all.

I brought R&C and the PS3 up to the cash and told the guy about the bundle. He went off for a few minutes to check it out, and came back with the 8ft HDMI cable. He punched it all in at $370, then got a manager to come by to give an override code or something. The manager just kind of glanced at the screen, said "All that together in the bundle?" The sales guy said "Yeah I checked it on the Internet," and that was it. I paid for it and ran away before they could change their minds.


nice manager. it's so nice when they just do it and don't go through every non relevant excuse and try to weasel out of things. grats.

I know I'd get one if I didn't think I wanted an 80gb. :cheesygri

[belowzeros]

i need to block myself from going to this site. im SO tempted to bite the bullet and order it..



lol no kidding =p Luckily I have these 15 top rated x360 games backed up that I need to play through first or the wife will kill me. cuz I am pretty sure that is the only thing stopping me with these insanely good deals floating around :D

[mart242]

everyone is just plain wasting their time trying to pm, for me is pointless to try to fight with them fools at bb or fs about pming , the only thing you will get out of it is like $3.30 discount and lots of stress and unnecessary headaches.. just do what i did. I ordered the dell online $366, then went to the local bb, and picked up a playstation and will be returning that back once i get mine in the mail. now they will be force to sell it for less for being open package..them fools!!

Huh.. why not wait to receive the one from dell instead of wasting your time buying and returning from BB? You've waited this long to play with one so it's not like a few extra days will kill you..

[ott_wrench]

anyone else getting "unable to process your request" when tring to order from Dell's website?

[starchild]

Long time looker, first time poster.

When I first saw this post on Friday, I went down to Futureshop at Yonge and Dundas square to try and PM(first time PMing) and got rejected. I was in Oakville yesterday tried PM at the Futureshop there and got rejected. Both times were about some BS about same day shipping, and "we don't PM with online stores", "we don't do bundles."

So basically as stated before this is my first time trying to PM. So I'm just looking for some advice from people who had some luck PM this deal. Maybe a receipt scan from FS/BB in the downtown core, so I can have a leg to stand on.

[ph00p]

:( I ordered the R&C bundle w/hdmi and yadda yadda. *sigh* I'm a weak weak man, I've already got a xbox 360 and Wii, I think I'll treat this more like a bluray player that happens to play some games.

It was a good price, I didn't really need a 2nd controller anyway(living in a town with inbred yolkles).


edit:
Heres my riddle, I've got the extra HDMI port on my tv, but only one optical jack on my Z5500s, BUT I've got a Coax port on my tv, if I use the HDMI to my tv from my PS3, and then my COAX from my tv to z5500, will that give me the Dolby Digital signal?

If not I'll have to try out one of those optical switches from monoprice, I've read alot of mixed reviews though about those.

[Exocet77]

:( I ordered the R&C bundle w/hdmi and yadda yadda. *sigh* I'm a weak weak man, I've already got a xbox 360 and Wii, I think I'll treat this more like a bluray player that happens to play some games.

It was a good price, I didn't really need a 2nd controller anyway(living in a town with inbred yolkles).


edit:
Heres my riddle, I've got the extra HDMI port on my tv, but only one optical jack on my Z5500s, BUT I've got a Coax port on my tv, if I use the HDMI to my tv from my PS3, and then my COAX from my tv to z5500, will that give me the Dolby Digital signal?

If not I'll have to try out one of those optical switches from monoprice, I've read alot of mixed reviews though about those.

I have an older receiver with one optical and 1 coax. I use the optical from my Ps3 to my reciever and the coax from my HDcable box to the receiver. Both the Ps3 and cable box are hooked up to the tv via hdmi for video. Both mine come up Dolby Digital and I get surround.

There will be experts that will get into all the techinical how its not true surround and all that. But all in all it works.

[theastroboy]

You can contact FS's HQ (email or phone number should be on its website) about your experience.

Personally, I don't take those BS about not PM other online stores, etc., etc. I would request their written PM policy on paper, or the MOD's words signed on a paper.

Long time looker, first time poster.

When I first saw this post on Friday, I went down to Futureshop at Yonge and Dundas square to try and PM(first time PMing) and got rejected. I was in Oakville yesterday tried PM at the Futureshop there and got rejected. Both times were about some BS about same day shipping, and "we don't PM with online stores", "we don't do bundles."

So basically as stated before this is my first time trying to PM. So I'm just looking for some advice from people who had some luck PM this deal. Maybe a receipt scan from FS/BB in the downtown core, so I can have a leg to stand on.

[godmode]

bah! I should have taken that Dell Direct kiosk thing with me...atleast that shows they have a real store.
Oh well, my order just shipped from Dell today. Does anyone have experience ordering online from Dell? The guy at Purolator told me that sometimes Canada customs holds stuff for like 2-3 business days.

[belowzeros]

Long time looker, first time poster.

When I first saw this post on Friday, I went down to Futureshop at Yonge and Dundas square to try and PM(first time PMing) and got rejected. I was in Oakville yesterday tried PM at the Futureshop there and got rejected. Both times were about some BS about same day shipping, and "we don't PM with online stores", "we don't do bundles."

So basically as stated before this is my first time trying to PM. So I'm just looking for some advice from people who had some luck PM this deal. Maybe a receipt scan from FS/BB in the downtown core, so I can have a leg to stand on.


When you get turned away because of the same day shipping argument that is the only one that really has any validity and is part of their PM policy. When you get rejected trying to match an online store that is complete B.S.. Bundles are a little trickier but only because it isn't apples to apples but in the end you should get your way there also.

If you are having this much trouble the next time you try and hit the brick wall just ask for the manager (not the department supervisor) and politely ask him why you are being refused a pricematch on a nationwide store policy. And just be prepared to defend your position if you get the same grief the brainless floor reps regurgitate. Most often though when they go to get the manager for you they come back with the "unexpected good news" that your request can actually be honoured. oh no kidding.

If you still encounter further problems it's time to call HQ and ***** and have them strong arm the store for you. But in my experience it hasn't been necessary if you know how to muddle through wall of junk the store reps like to throw at you.

best of luck

[InFeXiOn]

Oh it happens. Trust me.

Battled with manager after manager for over an hour because he said he would do it at first and then changed his mind when he saw he'd be losing money later on at the cash register.

However, not one to give up the general manager was involved. He said the best he could offer me was the XBOX 360 Holiday Pack and any game of my choice for free for $399.

Weaksauce.

[belowzeros]

Battled with manager after manager for over an hour because he said he would do it at first and then changed his mind when he saw he'd be losing money later on at the cash register.



It's unfortuneate if it's true and with roughly an 8% gross margin after manufacturer kickbacks it's probably the real deal

but...

it's not your fault or your store's national policy so tell him to man up and get it done =p

[nambit]

From BB Website:

"should you find a lower advertised price, including those on the internet from an
authorized Canadian Dealer (:confused:exactly how does the average joe find this out:confused:),
we will match that price and beat it by giving you an additional 10% of the difference."

"Our Lowest Price Guarantee does not apply to advertising errors or misprints,
special educational prices, restricted offers, mail order offers, rebates, coupons,
premiums, free or bonus offers, OEM products, limited or minimum quantity or
limited time offers, close-outs, liquidations, clearances, and special financing
offers."

http://www.bestbuy.ca/helpsection/EN/online_policies.asp?onlinepoliciesID=1&logon=&langid=EN

Hmm... then they hit you with this crap:

"The terms and conditions of the Lowest Price Guarantee are subject to change
without notice. "

Kinda defeats the purpose a bit.

[vpower]

i cant find the Sony Playstation 3 (40GB model) with 2 wireless controllers, Spiderman 3 Blu-ray, and HDMI Cable - $369 (page 11) on their website. Help Please!

[nambit]

i cant find the Sony Playstation 3 (40GB model) with 2 wireless controllers, Spiderman 3 Blu-ray, and HDMI Cable - $369 (page 11) on their website. Help Please!

http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Playstation_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A1320793

When you go to Accessories and such (Home and Office) you will see a "hot
deals" banner near the top. Click on it and it's on the 2nd page.

[Drew_W]

http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Playstation_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A1320793

When you go to Accessories and such (Home and Office) you will see a "hot
deals" banner near the top. Click on it and it's on the 2nd page.

That's the one with R&C, not the extra controller.

[Camarade Krimpov]

That's the Ratchet & Clank bundle. He's looking for the one with a bonus controller.

If you go on the e-flyer and click on the 2-controllers bundle, it redirects you to the R&C one. Looks like it's OOS.

PS: Beaten.

[godmode]

the 2 controller deal doesnt exist anymore. probably sold out like their 360s

[jimsmith]

Nice

[InFeXiOn]

It's unfortuneate if it's true and with roughly an 8% gross margin after manufacturer kickbacks it's probably the real deal

but...

it's not your fault or your store's national policy so tell him to man up and get it done =p

I will probably go back in and harass him in the event that I decide I'm getting another one at that store after the hassle they put me through.

Might just take my business elsewhere. We'll see.

[michaeljchan]

So, i walked into Futureshop, went straight to the Computer section, popped open the Dell Deal flyer, then walked right into the game section and picked up the following.

1x 40 GB PS3
1x Controller
1x Rocketfish 4 Ft HDMI cable (retail at $70.99)

Then spoke with one of the guys in a red shirt and talked about how they PM. Slowly guided him to the Flyer from the computer. Showed him the deal... BUT then he did a search on dell for packages. 5 Minutes later he was able to get me this instead :(.

1 x 40 GB PS3
1 x Rachet and Crack Adventure (59.99)
1 x Spiderman
1 x Rocket 4 ft HDMI cable (70.99)

BUT i was able to get it all for 369.99 =D

The place was really busy, he called his manager, the manager looked for 2 seconds, typed his code, and left.
I paid and ran out of the door =)

Eglington and Warden = Success

[dux]

I would take the "Rachet & Clank" game over the extra gamepad. The game is simply amazing plus Sony will be releasing a new gamepad with rumble pack, so the old gamepads will probably be phased out.

[dux]

So, i walked into Futureshop, went straight to the Computer section, popped open the Dell Deal flyer, then walked right into the game section and picked up the following.

1x 40 GB PS3
1x Controller
1x Rocketfish 4 Ft HDMI cable (retail at $70.99)

Then spoke with one of the guys in a red shirt and talked about how they PM. Slowly guided him to the Flyer from the computer. Showed him the deal... BUT then he did a search on dell for packages. 5 Minutes later he was able to get me this instead :(.

1 x 40 GB PS3
1 x Rachet and Crack Adventure (59.99)
1 x Spiderman
1 x Rocket 4 ft HDMI cable (70.99)

BUT i was able to get it all for 369.99 =D

The place was really busy, he called his manager, the manager looked for 2 seconds, typed his code, and left.
I paid and ran out of the door =)

Eglington and Warden = Success


It's Clank :cheesygri

[magicray]

Just wondering when purchasing the PS3 they gave me a component cable from sony. Got the extra controller deal. I never even asked for the component or HDMI cable. I havent opened the PS3 so I dont know whats inside - whats with the components? thanks

[bokep]

It's Clank :cheesygri

LOL

[belowzeros]

So, i walked into Futureshop, went straight to the Computer section, popped open the Dell Deal flyer, then walked right into the game section and picked up the following.

1x 40 GB PS3
1x Controller
1x Rocketfish 4 Ft HDMI cable (retail at $70.99)

Then spoke with one of the guys in a red shirt and talked about how they PM. Slowly guided him to the Flyer from the computer. Showed him the deal... BUT then he did a search on dell for packages. 5 Minutes later he was able to get me this instead :(.

1 x 40 GB PS3
1 x Rachet and Crack Adventure (59.99)
1 x Spiderman
1 x Rocket 4 ft HDMI cable (70.99)

BUT i was able to get it all for 369.99 =D

The place was really busy, he called his manager, the manager looked for 2 seconds, typed his code, and left.
I paid and ran out of the door =)

Eglington and Warden = Success


nice deal :) Clank is pretty much the game of the year. you did well ^^

[dux]

Just wondering when purchasing the PS3 they gave me a component cable from sony. Got the extra controller deal. I never even asked for the component or HDMI cable. I havent opened the PS3 so I dont know whats inside - whats with the components? thanks

The console comes with component cable. You need HDMI for HD

[Brownbear]

The console comes with component cable. You need HDMI for HD

no it doesnt. it comes with the composite cable. I'm thinking of PMing this deal as i just bought a ps3 less than 2 weeks ago at WM.

[noodles]

Anyone think this is going to show up again on the site? I really want the deal with the 2nd controller.

[sipjd64]

just a reminder. 40 gig is no compatible with ps2 games

[JL2002]

just a reminder. 40 gig is no compatible with ps2 games

with the savings, just get a PS2 separately....and saves the laser or whatever the PS3 uses from burning out....

[vpower]

nice deal :) Clank is pretty much the game of the year. you did well ^^

i'm getting the PS3 for blu-ray player... :)

[michaeljchan]

It's Clank :cheesygri

LoL, i think i was a little too excited, and had a little typo :P. Just tried out the game and WOW, I Heart PS3 !!! (I don't even have a HDTV but i do have
a HDTV Monitor 21" :P HP f2105 and a Creative Sound system)

For those who want to buy the PS3 and Connect it to your monitor and Computer sound system, if you have any questions i can help :P.

i'm getting the PS3 for blu-ray player... :)

Don't forget to apply for the 5 free Bluerays Disks !! :)

For 369.99 you get!

- 40 GB PS3
- HDMI Cable (if you're lucky you can get a top notch cable)
- Ratchet and Clank Future (Soooo much fun)
- 6 x BLUERAY MOVIES (Spider man 3, Pirates of the Caribbean, Swordfish, the Devils Rejects, S.W.A.T, Hart's War)

So technically you only pay
(HDMI Cable = $70, Game = $60, 6 Blueray = $25 x 6 = $150)

370 - 70 - 60 - 150
= $90!!!! + tax

so haha better get PM right away guys Blueray deal is about to go away January 31, 2007

[UltimateWarrior]

What is Dell's return policy?
Will I still be able to return it after I used it?

[bokep]

LoL, i think i was a little too excited, and had a little typo :P. Just tried out the game and WOW, I Heart PS3 !!! (I don't even have a HDTV but i do have
a HDTV Monitor 21" :P HP f2105 and a Creative Sound system)

For those who want to buy the PS3 and Connect it to your monitor and Computer sound system, if you have any questions i can help :P.



Don't forget to apply for the 5 free Bluerays Disks !! :)

For 369.99 you get!

- 40 GB PS3
- HDMI Cable (if you're lucky you can get a top notch cable)
- Ratchet and Clank Future (Soooo much fun)
- 6 x BLUERAY MOVIES (Spider man 3, Pirates of the Caribbean, Swordfish, the Devils Rejects, S.W.A.T, Hart's War)

So technically you only pay
(HDMI Cable = $70, Game = $60, 6 Blueray = $25 x 6 = $150)

370 - 70 - 60 - 150
= $90!!!! + tax

so haha better get PM right away guys Blueray deal is about to go away January 31, 2007

that's a little too intense, hdmi cable is less than $10 from monoprice and a lot of the free blu-ray movies suck. that said it is a solid deal.

[UltimateWarrior]

Blu-Ray Disk Association Special Offer: 5 Free Blu-Ray Movies with PS3 Console Purchase. Visit www.dell.ca/rebates for rebate form.
The link from Dell's website does not work.

[Exocet77]

The link from Dell's website does not work.

http://bluraysavings.com/newindex_ca.html

[White_S2K]

Ok after going back to the same BB for the 2nd time, I finally fought my way through and got the deal. The only thing is... BB promises to price match and beat by 10% when he charged me he charged me 366.99 which is a total savings of 1% only. Do you guys think I should go back tomorrow and get my 9% back ?? Its another 40 dollar savings ...

Also, can BB not honour a sale after I have left with the unit and only come back with a receipt to get the price adjustment ?? If anyone can answer my question that would be great cause I gotta go back tomorrow after work.

[Hoser25]

For those wanting FS to PM this bundle, the forums on the FS site (http://www.futureshopforums.ca/futureshop/search?board_id=offtopicandfeedback&submitted=true&q=ps3+bundle) have a few threads on theor PM policy as well, many pertaining to this particular deal.

Good luck to all, I will be going in (fully armed with research) for mine in a couple days.

[micky46]

Ok after going back to the same BB for the 2nd time, I finally fought my way through and got the deal. The only thing is... BB promises to price match and beat by 10% when he charged me he charged me 366.99 which is a total savings of 1% only. Do you guys think I should go back tomorrow and get my 9% back ?? Its another 40 dollar savings ...

Also, can BB not honour a sale after I have left with the unit and only come back with a receipt to get the price adjustment ?? If anyone can answer my question that would be great cause I gotta go back tomorrow after work.

10% is calculated only on the difference, so you were charged the right amount...

[michaeljchan]

Ok after going back to the same BB for the 2nd time, I finally fought my way through and got the deal. The only thing is... BB promises to price match and beat by 10% when he charged me he charged me 366.99 which is a total savings of 1% only. Do you guys think I should go back tomorrow and get my 9% back ?? Its another 40 dollar savings ...

Also, can BB not honour a sale after I have left with the unit and only come back with a receipt to get the price adjustment ?? If anyone can answer my question that would be great cause I gotta go back tomorrow after work.

Yeah, its only 10% from the price difference (i forgot to ask for this .. but you only save about ... $3, so not that big of a deal).

[michaeljchan]

that's a little too intense, hdmi cable is less than $10 from monoprice and a lot of the free blu-ray movies suck. that said it is a solid deal.

I thought $70 for the cables were too much, but that's what rang up for me when i checked out .. Its some Rocketfish RF-G1111 model ... 4 ft long ? .. i unno but it was still a good deal .. (i just dont need this HDMI chord .. )

[ph00p]

I have an older receiver with one optical and 1 coax. I use the optical from my Ps3 to my reciever and the coax from my HDcable box to the receiver. Both the Ps3 and cable box are hooked up to the tv via hdmi for video. Both mine come up Dolby Digital and I get surround.

There will be experts that will get into all the techinical how its not true surround and all that. But all in all it works.

Thank you for the quick reply, although thats a slightly different setup than mine, mine is HDMI to the tv(it can carry A/V)then COAX from TV(tv gets audio from the HDMI) to the Receiver, so therein lies my query if I'll get surround from the PS3 going this route.

[dux]

LoL, i think i was a little too excited, and had a little typo :P. Just tried out the game and WOW, I Heart PS3 !!! (I don't even have a HDTV but i do have
a HDTV Monitor 21" :P HP f2105 and a Creative Sound system)

For those who want to buy the PS3 and Connect it to your monitor and Computer sound system, if you have any questions i can help :P.



Don't forget to apply for the 5 free Bluerays Disks !! :)

For 369.99 you get!

- 40 GB PS3
- HDMI Cable (if you're lucky you can get a top notch cable)
- Ratchet and Clank Future (Soooo much fun)
- 6 x BLUERAY MOVIES (Spider man 3, Pirates of the Caribbean, Swordfish, the Devils Rejects, S.W.A.T, Hart's War)

So technically you only pay
(HDMI Cable = $70, Game = $60, 6 Blueray = $25 x 6 = $150)

370 - 70 - 60 - 150
= $90!!!! + tax

so haha better get PM right away guys Blueray deal is about to go away January 31, 2007

Yeah definetly great deal... my wallet thinks otherwise but I like it... specially since my 360 bricked last week.

[mawti]

that's a little too intense, hdmi cable is less than $10 from monoprice and a lot of the free blu-ray movies suck. that said it is a solid deal.

Does anyone know if we would run into problems if we wanted to return only the HDMI cable? Does the fact that it was purchased as a part of a price match affect it?

I'm thinking just pay the $10 for the cable from Monoprice, and then get some cash back for the overpriced Rocketfish ones. Opinions?

[noodles]

Not on the website anymore? Will BB/FS price match if I print out the flyer and bring it in?

[Heatbag]

itz still up on dell's website just waiting for my confirmation on my order.

[ashcrotch]

hey if any of you guys ordered the ps3 from dell, how long did they say the shipping would take?

[Jordan Lee]

My buddy successfully PMed yesterday at Kingsway FS.(BC)

[noodles]

itz still up on dell's website just waiting for my confirmation on my order.

It is? Where? I only see it in the flyer, but if I click the Buy button that comes up it goes to some page not found. Help!! :D

[godmode]

hey if any of you guys ordered the ps3 from dell, how long did they say the shipping would take?

I ordered on Friday the 21st at 10pm. It shipped from Dell on Sunday, but Purolator has no tracking info yet(just the number). I called Purolator and the guy said that it would only show up tracked today(Monday). But who knows if this is coming from the States? The guy said that customs could hold it for some days? The expected date is the 27th.

[kunamvahees]

I wonder why dell does not have a deal on PS3 80GB...
found that Walmart going to sell it for $450 on boxing day on their flyers...

[ender78]

I ordered on Friday the 21st at 10pm. It shipped from Dell on Sunday, but Purolator has no tracking info yet(just the number). I called Purolator and the guy said that it would only show up tracked today(Monday). But who knows if this is coming from the States? The guy said that customs could hold it for some days? The expected date is the 27th.

This should ship from Canada. I ordered mine on the 17th and it arrived on the 21st. I would expect stuff ordered in the last few days to arrive Thurs/Fri.

[TMoS]

I think getting them to successfully price match the deal is a matter of talking to an employee that doesn't care. It's generally up to the employee to make their own judgements. From what I've noticed, the young guys are the ones that don't really give a rats. I remember invoking the SCOP for the Bladerunner3 helicopter with a new girl. The new girl asked a young guy working at the CS counter and he said, "Sure, whatever" before she could even finish the sentence. I got it for 10 bucks.


Personally, I prefer the 80gb version because if I'm gonna pay an assload of money for something I would prefer all the extra features. Plus, there are a lot of grade A ps2 games that I missed out on. Now I'm finding them used for very cheap (5-15 bucks).

[Cisco KId]

i have not seen a gaming platform drop like a rock in price as the PS3 since , well err never. Great deal for a blue ray player, gaming system hmm, get a 360 as backup, definitely a good deal on a pm

[godmode]

the 360 had the same deal for the Pro bundle from Dell also i think

[noodles]

Sorry to ask the same question again, but is the PS3 deal w/ extra controller still alive on the Dell site? If it is I cannot find it. I find the Ratchet and Clank one, but that's not what I'm after.

[mahjongmaniac]

Not on the website anymore? Will BB/FS price match if I print out the flyer and bring it in?

uh... it's still on the website f/ what i can see.

http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Playstation_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A1320793

[noodles]

That's the Ratchet and Clank one. I'm after the bundle with the extra controller that is in the dell flyer.

[ashcrotch]

Sorry to ask the same question again, but is the PS3 deal w/ extra controller still alive on the Dell site? If it is I cannot find it. I find the Ratchet and Clank one, but that's not what I'm after.
Yea it's still alive - http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Playstation_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A1320787

[belowzeros]

oh cool i thought it was a dead deal...vn.


wtb ratchet and clank deal on an 80gb :cheesygri

[noodles]

Yea it's still alive - http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Playstation_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A1320787

Thank you very much! I have no idea where or how you found that link, but thanks! Just ordered.

[godmode]

Keep in mind that the controllers will probably be phased out in lieu of the Rumble ones coming out next year

[reptar]

I pm'd the dell deal at best buy and realized that I got a BETTER deal.

I read the deal wrong and brought all the items I thought dell was offering to price match and they gave it to me after they checked online.

but this is what I got

ps3 40gb (includes spider man 3)
rachet and clank
hdmi cable
and 1 extra 6 axis controller

for $369

* i think the key is that I brought all the items and was ready to pay at the cashier before asking for a price match

[bokep]

I pm'd the dell deal at best buy and realized that I got a BETTER deal.

I read the deal wrong and brought all the items I thought dell was offering to price match and they gave it to me after they checked online.

but this is what I got

ps3 40gb (includes spider man 3)
rachet and clank
hdmi cable
and 1 extra 6 axis controller

for $369

* i think the key is that I brought all the items and was ready to pay at the cashier before asking for a price match
wow nice

[jcutner]

Keep in mind that the controllers will probably be phased out in lieu of the Rumble ones coming out next year

this is the only reason im holding off

[vpower]

this is the only reason im holding off

you're holding off for a PS3 because it doesnt come with a rubble ? wow...

[jeffyjaixx]

I pm'd the dell deal at best buy and realized that I got a BETTER deal.

I read the deal wrong and brought all the items I thought dell was offering to price match and they gave it to me after they checked online.

but this is what I got

ps3 40gb (includes spider man 3)
rachet and clank
hdmi cable
and 1 extra 6 axis controller

for $369

* i think the key is that I brought all the items and was ready to pay at the cashier before asking for a price match

Nice, so you basically got the $59.99 Sixaxis for free. :D

[Rekognize]

rumble isn't that great... it's better but definitely not a reason to hold off on a ps3 specially now that rock band was released in canada :D

[jcutner]

I already have Rock Band for the 360. Anything to stop me from buying a PS3 the better, lol

The temptation is too great.

[mawti]

Nice, so you basically got the $59.99 Sixaxis for free. :D

Hmm, I was under the impression that everyone who did the price match all got the extra controller as well (so long as they were quoting the correct Dell bundle).

And again, does anyone know if it's possible to refund the Rocketfish HDMI cable for full price if we don't actually use it?

[rambokid]

rumble isn't that great... it's better but definitely not a reason to hold off on a ps3 specially now that rock band was released in canada :D+1, also sucks more juice :D

[dr_amalgam]

after running around like a chicken without its head i finally got a b&m store to pm the dell ps3 deal with ratchet and clank...
unfortunately, i did not get the extra six-axis controller like the post above.
bestbuy just flat out denied me, saying they don't pm dell, it's only online.
eventually, i swung by fs by dundas and yonge, they pm'ed it, beat it by 5%, so i picked it up for 365.90$.....sweet....
good luck with boxing day everyone!!! someone leave me a canon xti....

[crazlunatic]

why pricematch when shipping is free via dell anyway?

[Exocet77]

why pricematch when shipping is free via dell anyway?

So I could have it now!!! :cheesygri

[Spongebobnopants]

You can order one from www.play-asia.com ( No that's not a porn site )
I have this coupon for $5 off. When it prompts for a coupon code enter this code: QB-RNT-OJO

The coupon is good until Jan 25th.

BTW, the rumble controller feels more solid. The battery life really isn't that bad.

Cheers

[Formula1]

So I could have it now!!! :cheesygri

Also people have gift cards they would like to use up.

[geush]

Hey

I want to buy the ratchet bundle on dell.ca now, but what's the warranty that come with it, can I use amex card to double it?

thank you

[Hanif]

you can PM this with Best Buy??

[reptar]

Hmm, I was under the impression that everyone who did the price match all got the extra controller as well (so long as they were quoting the correct Dell bundle).

And again, does anyone know if it's possible to refund the Rocketfish HDMI cable for full price if we don't actually use it?


the dell deal was either a controller or rachet and clank

I just make a mistake and thought I was supposed to get both and luckily best buy gave me both without actually verifying the details on the dell site.

[dux]

the dell deal was either a controller or rachet and clank

I just make a mistake and thought I was supposed to get both and luckily best buy gave me both without actually verifying the details on the dell site.


did you get the HDMI cable too... wow you got really lucky

[reptar]

did you get the HDMI cable too... wow you got really lucky

yup got the hdmi cable too

key is to go to best buy, future shop is really stingy, and price match at the cashier WITH a print out of the dell deal. your chances increase if it's a female cashier imo.

[jmoney22]

yup got the hdmi cable too

key is to go to best buy, future shop is really stingy, and price match at the cashier WITH a print out of the dell deal. your chances increase if it's a female cashier imo.

lol so true

[roller]

Hey, I hope I'm not too late to point this out but if you use pigsback.com to go to Dell's site you can earn 1845 points which is almost $20 worth of gift cards because they give you 5 points for each dollar you spend at Dell's store.
For more info on pigsback.com check out this thread. http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=520172)
If anyone wants a referral link PM me and I'll send it to you. Thanks.

[WambamTkumam]

I just checked if AirMiles had anything going with Dell, and it's 5X airmiles ending today, but the other thing I noticed is that the 2 six-axis controller bundle is available online, at least if I go through AirMiles:

Sony
PS3 Playstation 3 40GB Console Bundle with Spiderman 3 Movie, 2 Wireless SixAxis Controllers and HDMI Cable
Usually Ships Same Day
Manufacturer Part# 70280G/NN0097/25677G
Dell Part# A1320787 Starting From $488.00

You Save $119.00


Now $369.00

[mikecmh]

PMed at Bestbuy Richmond Hill
40 Gig PS3
2 controllers
HDMI cable (Dynex brand the cheapest they had)
Spider Man 3 BD was in the PS3 box.
all for $369 + tax

[SMAG]

I was wondering if anyone had any luck PMing it at Real Canadian Superstore? They have a coupon for $30 off a purchase of $250+ until Dec 28th.

[BD006]

yup got the hdmi cable too

key is to go to best buy, future shop is really stingy, and price match at the cashier WITH a print out of the dell deal. your chances increase if it's a female cashier imo.

Funny, my experience was the complete opposite, but generally I agree with you.

I tried PM'ing it at BB, but got denied because the games are "grey market" and you can't return to Dell without paying a fee.
So I went to FS instead, and this one guy in the gaming section was ready and willing to help me out.

So ended up getting the Ratchet and Clank bundle, also with the HDMI cable. I needed it right away because my brother was looking for a PS3 deal before he went back home to the States.

[rinse]

I just checked if AirMiles had anything going with Dell, and it's 5X airmiles ending today, but the other thing I noticed is that the 2 six-axis controller bundle is available online, at least if I go through AirMiles:

Sony
PS3 Playstation 3 40GB Console Bundle with Spiderman 3 Movie, 2 Wireless SixAxis Controllers and HDMI Cable
Usually Ships Same Day
Manufacturer Part# 70280G/NN0097/25677G
Dell Part# A1320787 Starting From $488.00

You Save $119.00


Now $369.00

How do you go through Air Miles?

[WambamTkumam]

How do you go through Air Miles?

If you have a card/account with AirMiles, just register at their website:

https://www.airmiles.ca/arrow/login/Welcome

In there you will see preferred vendors for 5X bonus, and Dell is one of them. Then if you purchase online at Dell, by clicking Dell through AirMiles after you sign in, you will get it.

[crazlunatic]

hey i'm just curious as to how you guys managed to get the 2nd controller AND ratchet and clank.

i just dbl checked the flyer and it clearly says:
- spiderman 3
- hdmi cable
- 2nd wireless controller

[reptar]

hey i'm just curious as to how you guys managed to get the 2nd controller AND ratchet and clank.

i just dbl checked the flyer and it clearly says:
- spiderman 3
- hdmi cable
- 2nd wireless controller

i think i'm the only one who got it
and it was an accident
i don't recommend trying to get it, you have to be lucky just to get the dell deal itself. trying to squeeze another controller would just be greedy.

[Vitulla]

good deal

[Martinga]

I'm wondering if you can pick the game (I would much rather have Call of Duty than R&C).
Is this possible?
Btw, can anyone briefly tell me how they go and pm? (What are the steps to take when you come in the store ready to pm?)
Thanks

[salchamp]

I made the purchase, I'm so excited! I thought it would be at least a year before I picked up a next gen console. So now I have a console and Hi Def player in one cool sleek box.

do you think if I showed my reciept to BB or FS that they'll price match it? No excuse for "Not in stock".

[Cusco]

I made the purchase, I'm so excited! I thought it would be at least a year before I picked up a next gen console. So now I have a console and Hi Def player in one cool sleek box.

do you think if I showed my reciept to BB or FS that they'll price match it? No excuse for "Not in stock".

I'm in the same boat as you m8. I didn't think I'd buy a next gen console either. But Sony came out with 40 GB model, ditching the backwards compatability (which a lot of people wanted), and considering you're getting a blu-ray player, integrated wi-fi and a gaming system, I think for 399 that's a deal in itself. The HDMI and free game that came with the Dell bundle was just icing on the cake.

I bought the bundle when it was $400 by price matching with Futureshop with a bit of trouble. Then the price dropped by ~30-40 bucks on the dell website, and guess what, took advantage of the price protection policy, but this was an enormous hassle, by the end it was more putting the FS people in their place than getting the money back. The employees are very lazy and don't feel like doing the price protection, so they gave me total BS when I came to the store. Everything worked out fine in the end.

For anyone wishing to PM this deal with FS and Best Buy. My recommendation is just print out the online page, call Dell to make sure shipping is free (FS/BB may call and ask) and remember how to easily navigate to the bundle on the dell.ca website. They do price match Dell, and if you get a sales rep that says they don't, ask them to put it in writing and put their name on the paper as well, see what happens next. Those places should really start honoring their policies instead of BSing their customers.

Happy Holidays Everyone!
Thanks for finding me this great great deal! Certainly saved me a lot of money that I can now use towards game and what not.
cheers

[WambamTkumam]

I wasted so much time trying to PM Dell at FS or BB, that I just go with Dell now and don't even bother with PMing. I would PM if FS/BB didn't hire muppets for their customer service departments. In any case, they should refuse all Dell.ca PM's on the basis of lack of 1-day shipping, but none of them give the right excuse, often coming up with cocamimi reasons instead, but that's why they are muppets.

Anyway, I've spent more at Dell than FS and BB combined this year, although two of the purchases were PC's. Still, Dell is getting more of my biz for a good reason.

All of you who ordered the PS3, it's a decent deal and it's hard to think that this beast will be much cheaper any time soon...enjoy your new toy!

[Drew_W]

I wasted so much time trying to PM Dell at FS or BB, that I just go with Dell now and don't even bother with PMing. I would PM if FS/BB didn't hire muppets for their customer service departments. In any case, they should refuse all Dell.ca PM's on the basis of lack of 1-day shipping, but none of them give the right excuse, often coming up with cocamimi reasons instead, but that's why they are muppets.

Anyway, I've spent more at Dell than FS and BB combined this year, although two of the purchases were PC's. Still, Dell is getting more of my biz for a good reason.

All of you who ordered the PS3, it's a decent deal and it's hard to think that this beast will be much cheaper any time soon...enjoy your new toy!

Exactly. For the small price differential, why go through ALL the unnecessary hassle of a PM at BB/FS? Plus Dell gets you Airmiles, and bonus ones too thanks to a current promo.

[godmode]

So anyone who has ordered it, are you able to track the shipment? I ordered on Friday and my tracking number still shows nothing for Purolator.

[jchan1985]

Hey everybody!
been following this thread for a while now debating between a new PC and a PS3...

I'm getting close to buying the PS3 (might try and PM at FS/BB with Dell...probably for the ratchet and clank bundle...might try and see if they'll swap for another game)

Some questions though...
How is the web browser on this thing? (will a wireless keyboard/mouse combo work with it too?)

Is an external fan necessary for the 40GB model?
Such as...
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10088222&catid=24673
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10095637&catid=24673
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10085759&catid=24673
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10075763&catid=24673

[jcutner]

Hey everybody!
been following this thread for a while now debating between a new PC and a PS3...

I'm getting close to buying the PS3 (might try and PM at FS/BB with Dell...probably for the ratchet and clank bundle...might try and see if they'll swap for another game)

Some questions though...
How is the web browser on this thing? (will a wireless keyboard/mouse combo work with it too?)

Is an external fan necessary for the 40GB model?
Such as...
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10088222&catid=24673
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10095637&catid=24673
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10085759&catid=24673
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10075763&catid=24673

Wow, that's a lot of third party fans. I don't believe it's necessary, and I think that the PS3 is still quieter than the 360, I may be wrong though.

[i-rui]

I have an older HDTV (panasonic rear projection) that doesn't have HDMI (only component). What's the best i can get thru the PS3? will it still output 1080i over component?

Also, can i stream media from my computer to my TV with the PS3? Can i use my mac?

Any info would be helpful. Thanks

[Rekognize]

component can put out 1080i/p

[geush]

Wow, that's a lot of third party fans. I don't believe it's necessary, and I think that the PS3 is still quieter than the 360, I may be wrong though.

considering the cpu in the ps3 40 gb is better made (not more powerful but cheaper to made, consume less energy and produce less heat)

I dont think third fan party are necessary, I dont think third fan party are necessary in the first place for the ps3 (80gb model),

I know the 3 ring of death of the 360 is due to hardware malfunction, but always wondered if it's due to overheating and wich piece of hardware broke....

anyway not many case of overheating ps3 have been heard of if any,

Also, can i stream media from my computer to my TV with the PS3? Can i use my mac?

I dont know for mac, but for windows theres something with windows media player that will allow you too, there's something too in linux don't remember the software,

it's a shame sony did not decide to include samba/windows share or even nfs support in their ps3 would have made easier alot of things,

of course you can always install ubuntu (linux) and read media trought a windows share/Samba (what i'm going to do)

developpement for accessing the rsx have gone a long way now and are able to play movie on linux now, but sound still at 2.1 :(

anyway linux for the ps3 will someday be a real alternative to the ultimate media pc right now it's just really good bang for the bucks :P

[reptar]

I have an older HDTV (panasonic rear projection) that doesn't have HDMI (only component). What's the best i can get thru the PS3? will it still output 1080i over component?

Also, can i stream media from my computer to my TV with the PS3? Can i use my mac?

Any info would be helpful. Thanks


use component anything but composite, which would waste your tv and ps3

[reptar]

Hey everybody!
been following this thread for a while now debating between a new PC and a PS3...

I'm getting close to buying the PS3 (might try and PM at FS/BB with Dell...probably for the ratchet and clank bundle...might try and see if they'll swap for another game)

Some questions though...
How is the web browser on this thing? (will a wireless keyboard/mouse combo work with it too?)

Is an external fan necessary for the 40GB model?
Such as...
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10088222&catid=24673
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10095637&catid=24673
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10085759&catid=24673
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10075763&catid=24673



do not buy these
waste of money

the 360 over heats like crazy but even with the external fans, it's been said that the fans actually create more issues to the 360 as they make the internal fans work harder.

ps3 is a lot better than the 360 in terms of quality and design so save your money.

[i-rui]

component can put out 1080i/p

really? Both MOVIES and games? I thought you had to use HDMI for 1080p? Isn't there some sort of copy protection that doesn't allow the signal over component?

[Formula1]

Did anyone purchase the 2 year extended protection plan for $50? I'm wondering if it's worth it.

[phobus]

For those who've got a PS3, don't forget to turn on Folding@Home this holiday :)

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/12/25/playstation-tips-2-foldinghome/

[BNster]

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/kiosk?c=ca&cs=cadhs1&l=en&s=dhs

Then just click on all the different locations. Addresses and phone #'s will be shown

If your in TO heres 1

Sherway Gardens
25 The West Mall
Toronto, ON
Phone: (416) 621-1673

Located on the main level in front of Sears

theres one at Vaughan and mississauga as well

Thanks!

[jiffylube1024]

This is officially the best Boxing day haul for me ever--- thanks RFD!!

The PS3 was just too hot to resist for me. $369 plus R&C, plus a free Spiderman 3 (decent film) plus the 5-blue ray offer.

Now I am a dual format supporter: HD and BluRay! [also, I bought my HD player when they were $250, didn't get in on the $99 goodness this Xmas]

[salchamp]

Hold on second!

My box included the console, Spidey 3, 2 controllers and an HDMI cable. How did you get Ratchet & Clank????

Did I sign up for the wrong offer??


Please respond!

Thanks!:!:

[Cusco]

there was a 2 controller offer as well, you probably chose that one, if not better contact them. the other deal has instead of an extra controller, either heavenly sword or ratchet and clank.
ciao

[salchamp]

Ahhhh, thanks for clearing that up.

I went to the site to doubt check and there are two offers for $369.

Okay, I understand.

Thanks again.....now I'll get back to sitting and waiting.

:razz:

[jchan1985]

thanks for the answers!

another note....anybody from Quebec take advantage of the 5 free blue-Ray movies?...did you have an option to get them in English?? cuz the quebec form is in french!

If we can only get them in French in Qc, I'll have to get them shipped to Toronto!

[salchamp]

I just went to BestBuy.COM and checked out the US prices....

For $399.99 you get: 40 GB console, 1 controller & spidey 3.

I think we got a pretty good deal wouldn't you say?

Cheers!

[jooshua]

this is a really good deal.. now im very tempted... i just spoke to dell and they even said 30 days return if its open... how can you lose? anyone else ordered this and had no regrets?

[reptar]

its an excellent deal

[doctorgonzo]

there was a 2 controller offer as well, you probably chose that one, if not better contact them. the other deal has instead of an extra controller, either heavenly sword or ratchet and clank.
ciao

Heavenly Sword? I don't see that as an option. Can someone post a link?

[salchamp]

this is a really good deal.. now im very tempted... i just spoke to dell and they even said 30 days return if its open... how can you lose? anyone else ordered this and had no regrets?

30 days eh? That's DAMN good.

[Formula1]

I bit the bullet and bought one today. Oh my poor credit card.

[jooshua]

I bit the bullet and bought one today. Oh my poor credit card.
+1 now.. too good to pass up.. not to mention 6 free movies and a good game.. i was shocked with the 30 days return no fee even if opened.. they even have purolator ship back at no expense the guy said.

[Ziggy007]

I went out checked the shops and found no good deals on a 40 gig out there today so now I have a 40 gig on the way with Ratchet and Clank.

The HDMI cable is just a toss in I guess.

What kinds of shipping estimates are you guys receiving on yours?

[Formula1]

I went out checked the shops and found no good deals on a 40 gig out there today so now I have a 40 gig on the way with Ratchet and Clank.

The HDMI cable is just a toss in I guess.

What kinds of shipping estimates are you guys receiving on yours?
Mine says estimate shipping Dec. 28.
Has anyone who ordered this early received theirs yet?

[jooshua]

This is a little off topic but since I've bought this, is there anywhere good to sell an xbox 360 w/ games other than the forum here and ebay?

[noodles]

Ordered on the 24th. Delivery is estimated for Jan 2, I live in BC though so it has a ways to go to get here. If i track the package it has been shipped out and is "In Transit".

[noodles]

This is a little off topic but since I've bought this, is there anywhere good to sell an xbox 360 w/ games other than the forum here and ebay?

craigslist?

[godmode]

Mine says estimate shipping Dec. 28.
Has anyone who ordered this early received theirs yet?

Ordered mine on Friday, and Purolator just got it today. They will probably deliver it tomorrow.

[Dosman]

Ordered mine this morning went for the 2 controller deal and a remote for playing blue rays.. I got the package for 8.07( How do you ask? )
Signed up for 3 year Telus internet deal and they gave me a 400 dollar Ecoupon.
I will have to ditch shaw after 4 years. Shaw was charging me 40.00 bucks a month, so with this deal I get a free PS# to go along with my 360 elite.at the same monthly internet fee.I called Telus to confirm installation and they gave me 3 months free. So IMO this is a great deal.

[jcutner]

Gah! Bit the bullet. Ordered it. Ordered the $25 Remote from Best Buy too.

...*cough* and a white DualShock 3 + Gran Turismo 5 Prologue from Play-Asia

[ph00p]

Damnit the tracking on my order says it was only picked up yesterday by purlator despite the fact I ordered on the 22nd, some things don't make sense! I was just hoping to get it while on my 3 day vacation, ah well always new years day holiday!

OIC people are talking about what they added from other BD sales to this, well I added the Jabbra JX10 which was on sale from $149 to $39, since I've been playing on Xbox Live I wouldn't want to be without a mic in an online game anymore.

[surgimus]

Successfully PM'd against Dell at Futureshop in Saskatoon.
Got the 40gb PS3, extra wireless controller, dynex hdmi cord, Time Crisis 4 with Gun, Spiderman 3 bluray. Came up to 379 plus tax. They didn't have the rachet, which was worth 59, so they said I could have any game I for that price. The TC4 was 10 beans more so they bumped up the price accordingly, no biggy. Overall I thought I did well! I'm not sure if I was supposed to receive the extra controller and the game... or just one of them. Either way, great stuff!

[reptar]

Successfully PM'd against Dell at Futureshop in Saskatoon.
Got the 40gb PS3, extra wireless controller, dynex hdmi cord, Time Crisis 4 with Gun, Spiderman 3 bluray. Came up to 379 plus tax. They didn't have the rachet, which was worth 59, so they said I could have any game I for that price. The TC4 was 10 beans more so they bumped up the price accordingly, no biggy. Overall I thought I did well! I'm not sure if I was supposed to receive the extra controller and the game... or just one of them. Either way, great stuff!

supposed to be just the game or controller
but good that u got both

i got same deal cept with rachet and clank

[godmode]

yay! it finally arrived!
ordered 12/21, recieved 12/27 @ 8:45 am.
But it arrived just when i was leaving for work >:( I was like hmmm...work..or PS3....dammit I need the money after my spending spree.
I gotta wait till i get home at 6 to play it.

[salchamp]

i just came back from Future***** at Empress.

I saw that they had a 40 gb console, one controller and spidey 3 movie for $539.

Then I asked someone if they price match with Dell.ca..."No, we don't price match against Dell.ca.

[gatkinson]

Hello, just got back From BB at Dundas/Bay in Toronto and they price matched my print out of the dell deal (they went online checked it out then did it).

I ended up getting an 8 foot cable as they didn't have a 6 foot.

They offered the deal at $329 IF I took the $69 extended warranty. so for $29 I got a two year warranty (which if anything means I will get the controller replaced in two years as I complain about it not being responsive enough...i figure that will get my money back at least).

so, if you are having no luck at other places, head to BB at Dundas / Bay (I think my guy's name was 'bal'

[Hoser25]

Just got shot down trying to PM the (competitor).ca 40GB PS3 bundle at FS Merivale in Ottawa. :mad:

Sadly, it was almost entertaining ;) to hear what the Entertainment Manager and Store manager came up with to get out of this.


Today, December 27, is technically the second day of Boxing Day in Canada. (I can't make this stuff up!)

Due to #1, they don't do ANY price matching today...I could come back tomorrow, though.:!:

FS stopped price matching (competitor) on December 15, since (competitor) could no longer guarantee delivery before Christmas. Reminder: today is December 27.

The cheapest HDMI cable FS sells is $80. This, in contrast to the $30 Dynex HDMI I had in my hand.

In response to #4, they would not allow themselves to sell me the Dynex as it would wreck my PS3...anything less than the $80 cable would allow oxygen into my PS3 and kill it. I'm sure the people at Dynex would be happy to hear this. (Again, I can't make this stuff up.)

The immediate availability of the item in the store was contrary to the need to have it shipped from (competitor).

Just because other FS locations PM this stuff doesn't mean they should....they don't have to PM websites, it's at their discretion.:smileyindifferent:

Does #7 not mean that the price match policy is not, therefore, one on behalf of FS, but of the Management of each store?

All of this resulted in the Manager's recommendation that I go home and try to order it and get the price match via the FS website, since the shipping options would be similar as (competitor).ca. So, off to the website I go...I will update on my level of success.

I'm beginning to feel unfortunate that I have all of the FS Gift Cards to spend and can't take them elsewhere.

[bokep]

i just came back from Future***** at Empress.

I saw that they had a 40 gb console, one controller and spidey 3 movie for $539.

Then I asked someone if they price match with Dell.ca..."No, we don't price match against Dell.ca.

that controller is $140? must be one hell of a controller.

[salchamp]

that controller is $140? must be one hell of a controller.


that ONE controller was the one included in the console. i don't think i was seeing things when I saw the price. I had to look at it twice because it was so expensive.

[strictbiz]

To all the lucky people who jumped on this deal and got it read this!!

http://www.bspcn.com/2007/11/14/10-ps3-tricks-sony-doesnt-tell-you/

Number 8 was a shocker for me! You can share the cost of Warhawk or Tekken 5 online download with 5 of your buds!!

[Rekognize]

Awesome! Now I wonder when they will start serving full ps3 game dl's online.. :D

[godmode]

can you paste those 8 reasons? my office internet blocks that site :cheesygri

[strictbiz]

1) Play games from any country
Harbouring a desire to play Super Gaiden Ninja XI? Now you can. In fact, you can handily play any PS3 game from any country. On holiday in the States and spot the latest release at a bargain dollar-to-pound price? Help yourself. So far, at least, PS3 games aren’t being region coded. That said PS2 and PS1 games are so you can’t play a US title on a Euro console.

And let’s not forget that Blu-ray movies are region-coded so the barriers aren’t completely down yet.

2) The secret video reset
One of the most annoying aspects of the PS3 are its video settings. Take it up to the bedroom portable or round to a friend’s house and there’s a good chance that you won’t be able to see anything onscreen because your ‘new’ TV is running at a different resolution or using a different cable connection. And - because you can’t see anything - you can’t change it. Until now. Shut down your PS3 then restart by pressing and holding the power button. This will reset your PS3 to its most basic 480p graphics mode so you’ll be able to see enough to choose RGB SCART, component, HDMI or whatever from here.

3) See how much charge is on your pad
There’s no indication of how much charge is left on the pad itself. Instead it appears on screen during games. Press and hold the PS button on any joypad. An indicator will appear, showing your pad’s charge as a small battery. A full battery pic means a fully-charged pad. Neat.

4) Download game saves
Chances are someone out there has already beaten that boss for you and saved their game afterwards. Why not take advantage of it? Google ‘PS3 game saves’. There are hundreds of finished and half finished game saves scattered all over the internet. Download the save you want - it’ll come in a ‘PS3′ folder that you can lift onto a USB stick and put into your PS3. Go to the Game menu, choose your stick and the game save you downloaded should be right there. Press Triangle to copy it to your hard drive.

5) Make free video phone calls
You will need a USB headset (like the one you use for PS2 Socom) and an EyeToy camera. Plug in both via USB then go to your Friends menu. Choose a friend you’ve signed up earlier and press Triangle. Choose Start New Chat and type a message. Something like ‘Videochat?’ should do the trick. Now, providing they’re in front of their powered-up PS3 (perhaps you could text them to tell them to be in position?) then they’ll see your message and be given the option to accept your videochat.

Now, provided they too have a camera and headset, two windows will open, one showing you (so you can make sure you’re looking your best), the other displaying your mate. Best of all you can hit Triangle again and invite more people to join your chat - up to a maximum of six. And the cost? Not a bean above your usual broadband connection charges.

6) Browse multiple Internet windows
Open the browser (go to Network) and surf to a page you want. Now open up the menu with a press of Triangle and choose ‘Open In New Window’. Enter another URL and then do the same again. Keep going until you’ve got six windows open. Now press L3 (done by clicking down the left stick). You’re now in multi-page mode. Move the left stick to flick through the web pages as though they were bits of paper, then click L3 again to zoom in.

7) Upgrade your hard drive
We took the drive out of our PS3 and found it to be a Seagate Momentus 5400rpm 60Gb 2.5inch SATA drive. We swapped ours out effortlessly for a Seagate Momentus 120Gb 2.5inch SATA drive and it worked perfectly. Remove the cover flap on the bottom of your PS3 with a fingernail. Undo the blue screw and slide the drive over to the right and out of your PS3. Undo the four screws on the ‘caddy’ and remove the old drive.

Put your new drive in the caddy (it should be exactly the same size, of course) and re-do the four screws. Slot it back in and slide to the left to make the connections. Re-do the blue screw, pop the cover back on and restart your PS3. Say ‘yes’ to the message on screen and voila - new super-size hard-drive. (Go to Settings, System Settings, System Information to check).

Share your bought downloads
You can download anything you’ve bought from the store to five PlayStation 3’s. This is useful if you’ve got more than one PS3 (of course) and also if you’ve wiped your hard-drive and don’t fancy paying for the same download twice…

However, you can also choose to share your download with your mates. The PlayStation Store logs how many times each download has been downloaded by each user. On your mate’s PS3 Create New User and log onto the store with your ID. You’ll now be able to go to your download and see that you’ve already downloaded whatever it was that you paid for. You can now download it again, using another of your downloads and giving it to your mate for free. Or a small optional charge…

9) Force a PS3 to show your files
Put your photos in a folder called ‘PICTURE’ or your videos in a folder called ‘VIDEO’ or simply *force* your PS3 to look at your files on your stick regardless of what you called them or where you put them. Insert your stick and go to the menu option you want (Photos, Music, whatever). Press Triangle to bring up a menu and choose Display All. This will show every file on the stick. It even works for a plugged-in iPod, though the multi-folder structure you’ll reveal is a bit baffling. Still, your songs are in there if you’ve got the patience to find them.

10) Change your album art
When you import a music CD your PS3 automatically pulls down the album art and stores it with the tracks. Occasionally it gets it wrong, however, or it may simply not be able to find the art of your hipper, less commercial tracks. This is easily fixed however. Download a pic of the art you need as a jpg on your PC and put it onto a stick (in a folder called PICTURE, ideally). Copy it to your Photo menu (press Triangle). Now go to Music and select the album folder with the offending art. Press Triangle and select Information. Go to the Photo menu and select your new picture. Bingo.

[Byrns]

How loud is the PS3? Is it as loud or louder than the 360? The DVD drive in my 360 drives me crazy.

[Rekognize]

Quieter than the xbox360 IMO

[slicecom]

Quieter than the xbox360 IMO

That's not opinion, it's fact. 360 sounds like a jet taking off. The 40GB PS3 is the quietest model.

I'm thinking about trying to get this price matched after work today. Anyone have any luck at Whitby or Ajax BB/FS?

[godmode]

i think if you show them that Dell Direct flyer that should negate their "Dell isnt a real store" defense.

[Martinga]

Just came back from the Future Shop at Keele and St.Clair
No luck. I asked for a 40 gig ps3 and they told me all they had was 80 gigs (I searched around, and still no luck) :mad:
A bit upset, but i'll be trying sherway gardens at like 5 (Futureshop and Bestbuy there)

[ph00p]

To all the lucky people who jumped on this deal and got it read this!!

http://www.bspcn.com/2007/11/14/10-ps3-tricks-sony-doesnt-tell-you/

Number 8 was a shocker for me! You can share the cost of Warhawk or Tekken 5 online download with 5 of your buds!!

Holy crap! A bunch of my friend have d/led warhawk! I'm sure to be able to get it from one them!

What a damned good feature! Its funny how little you know when you only use one machine(360).

[LukinX]

I tried PM this deal at the futureshop and bestbuy in Ajax with no luck. Futureshop claimed they do not match boxing day sales and Bestbuy said they simply could not as they already lose money on their own deal haha (maybe Sony but not bestbuy). Anyway, I ordered instead from Dell and it arrived today, just setting it up now! Great deal!

[slicecom]

I tried PM this deal at the futureshop and bestbuy in Ajax with no luck. Futureshop claimed they do not match boxing day sales and Bestbuy said they simply could not as they already lose money on their own deal haha (maybe Sony but not bestbuy). Anyway, I ordered instead from Dell and it arrived today, just setting it up now! Great deal!

Thanks for the feedback on the Ajax stores. Looks like I'll have to trek into Toronto if I want it price matched...

[rahzel]

just a heads up for you guys, you cannot share ALL games. i believe Warhawk is not sharable. usually its just the cheaper PSN games that you can share. but games like Warhawk, the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 Prologue etc, cannot be shared (correct me if i'm wrong). Tekken 5 DR can though.

i'm guessing the way Sony is going to do it is, any PSN game that is released on BD as well will not be sharable, but any game that is exclusive to PSN, you can share.

still, there will be lots of PSN games that will be sharable.

[strictbiz]

rahzel is right! >:( it needs the buyer's account to play warhawk...Tekken 5 dr can be shared...

[noodles]

Wife forced me out of the house for an hour today and of course that is when Purolator came by. Damnit!! Now I have to pick it up myself tomorrow. Pretty quick though, ordered on the 24th and it took 3 days, one of which was xmas.

[godmode]

Wife forced me out of the house for an hour today and of course that is when Purolator came by. Damnit!! Now I have to pick it up myself tomorrow. Pretty quick though, ordered on the 24th and it took 3 days, one of which was xmas.

Wow thats actually really good time, since Purolator was closed on Christmas and Boxing Day. Maybe this stuff is shipping from the West.

[slicecom]

Does anyone know what the TIV is on Ratchet and Clank vs. the sixaxis? I'm not really interested in either. (I'll be buying a dual shock 3 and never touch the sixaxis again and i'm not really into platformers)

[rinse]

Does anyone know what the TIV is on Ratchet and Clank vs. the sixaxis? I'm not really interested in either. (I'll be buying a dual shock 3 and never touch the sixaxis again and i'm not really into platformers)

You can sell Ratchet & Clank on ebay for at least $45 if its sealed

[jchan1985]

thanks for the answers!

another note....anybody from Quebec take advantage of the 5 free blue-Ray movies?...did you have an option to get them in English?? cuz the quebec form is in french!

If we can only get them in French in Qc, I'll have to get them shipped to Toronto!

anybody order the 5 free movies from Quebec in English?...
or do we have to get them sent to ppl in other provinces?

[ashcrotch]

im so pissed, the estimated day of arrival is jan 2, and thats the same day i'm leaving for montreal for a week.

[sixer]

You can sell Ratchet & Clank on ebay for at least $45 if its sealed

Ratchet is one of the top 3 PS3 games of the year. You'd easily get good cash for it, but it's a definite keeper and must have in any PS3 library even if that's not your fav genre.

[noodles]

Wow thats actually really good time, since Purolator was closed on Christmas and Boxing Day. Maybe this stuff is shipping from the West.

Yea I was surprised it was so fast. It came from Ontario, it said on the tracking page it was at some depot in Ontario yesterday. Just can't wait to go get it tomorrow morning!

The purolator slip says it's available at 11, anyone know if I go in earlier if they'll be able to find it?

[redjeep]

Ok, I have been to two FS and one BB and none of them would price match the deal at Dell for the 40GB, 2 controllers and HDMI cable. I live in Bolton, anyone get a price match some where close to me? I really dont want to drive all the way down town.

[sixer]

Ok, I have been to two FS and one BB and none of them would price match the deal at Dell for the 40GB, 2 controllers and HDMI cable. I live in Bolton, anyone get a price match some where close to me? I really dont want to drive all the way down town.

What's up with everyone wasting their time to price match!!!

Just order from Dell already and have it delivered for free, geeez.

Sorry, no offense to you, just venting.

[Drew_W]

Ok, I have been to two FS and one BB and none of them would price match the deal at Dell for the 40GB, 2 controllers and HDMI cable. I live in Bolton, anyone get a price match some where close to me? I really dont want to drive all the way down town.

Just order it from Dell. I mean really. Once in a while, we CAN purchase from the retailer that has it on special, not only by PMing at FS/BB. How much does that really save you compared to the hassle of doing so?

[Hoser25]

Just order it from Dell. I mean really. Once in a while, we CAN purchase from the retailer that has it on special, not only by PMing at FS/BB. How much does that really save you compared to the hassle of doing so?

Trust me I'm with you. I generally don't deal with FS. Problem is, I have $400+ in GCs I wan to get rid of.

[noodles]

Trust me I'm with you. I generally don't deal with FS. Problem is, I have $400+ in GCs I wan to get rid of.

Then that's a good reason. Nothing else you need there? New HDTV? ;)

I have no gift cards and certainly couldn't be bothered to fight with FS/BB so I just did it online.

[redjeep]

Im with Hoser, I have over 200 in gift cards from FS and I dont really care about the pm 110%, I just want them to match the price. The other thing is that its some much easier to return if there are any problems. I never buy the protection plans, but I think on this I will be getting it, told them at one FS, but that didnt seem to matter.

[jchan1985]

what's so good about the protection plan?

[redjeep]

Whats so good about the protection plan..............nothing, I just hear that with gaming consule's, it good to have it............

[SaleHunter]

i bought this package on Friday Dec. 21 at 1:20pm and i got it on Mon. Dec.24 at 12:13pm hahah who said you couldn't get it before christmas... only problem is i went away on vacation Dec. 23 .. i checked my tracking number today and found out it was delivered Monday.. ah well its waiting for me patiently when i get back :cheesygri
2007/12/24 12:13 Delivered to LISA at xxx BRUNSWICK ST
2007/12/24 08:01 On vehicle for delivery
2007/12/21 20:09 Left TORONTO SORT CTR/CTR TRIE, ON
2007/12/21 19:52 Shipment In Transit
2007/12/21 19:51 Picked up by Purolator

[i-rui]

is today the last day or tomorrow?

[Martinga]

Tomorrow the deal ends.....
Very upset.
I went to Sherway Gardens to try my luck......
Lets begin with Future Shop:
They said they cannot price match a "mail in order" deal. Also he mentioned the fact that THEY would be losing money by price matching everything in the bundle.
After some arguement, I left, and decided to try my luck at the best buy close to it.
Best buy came with the biggest bull-zhit ever. The employee told me that they don't pm Dell. When I asked him why, he said he doesn't know. Then the dept representative came and said he would not price match a "bundle". This one was even more of an ass, and said he would not do it, and that he would not allow it. When i asked for the manager he told me the manager was busy and I could try later, but that the manager would still not approve it (mind you, I had printed the ad on dell.ca and written down 2 physical locations of the place). And that they would also be losing money by doing that bundle (but how is that my problem?)
With that in mind, I decided to give a try to Walmart.
After waiting 15 mins for an employee, and some discussion with a manager, they told me they would pricematch it..... the catch? well, they would pricematch it for 369, but they wouldn't include the cables OR the game/controller, so I could buy the 40 gig system with spiderman and the controller for 369, but thats it......... obviously I was furious by then and left.

Went to EB games there and they told me they don't price match, period.

End of the story? Well, I came home and decided to order from Dell. Well deserved since the deal dell is offering is great, I hope all those stores can go fcuk themselves.

And for many who say "oh, but you only save 2.5 by pming", the whole purpose of pming was so that i could physically get the ps3 atm. I really don't feel like waiting.......

Anyways, I strongly suggest everyone gives credit to Dell and order through them. Pming was a freaking pain at Sherway. I wasted 3 hours I could have used doing something else.
I guess the best solution is wait till it arrives in the mail (btw, anyone knows around how long it should approx take if I put my order tonight at like 9 pm)

Btw, does dell send a receipt too? cause how are we supposed to get the 5 blu ray movies without a receipt?

Good luck to everyone else

[ps2dude]

+1 for Dell. Estimated delivery on the 27th and sure enough I got it today.

[spinbot]

If you don't need the HDMI cable ( as my TV has DVI and my HD-DVD player already occupies it ), is this still the best bundle to buy?

[slicecom]

Tomorrow the deal ends.....
Very upset.
I went to Sherway Gardens to try my luck......
Lets begin with Future Shop:
They said they cannot price match a "mail in order" deal. Also he mentioned the fact that THEY would be losing money by price matching everything in the bundle.
After some arguement, I left, and decided to try my luck at the best buy close to it.
Best buy came with the biggest bull-zhit ever. The employee told me that they don't pm Dell. When I asked him why, he said he doesn't know. Then the dept representative came and said he would not price match a "bundle". This one was even more of an ass, and said he would not do it, and that he would not allow it. When i asked for the manager he told me the manager was busy and I could try later, but that the manager would still not approve it (mind you, I had printed the ad on dell.ca and written down 2 physical locations of the place). And that they would also be losing money by doing that bundle (but how is that my problem?)
With that in mind, I decided to give a try to Walmart.
After waiting 15 mins for an employee, and some discussion with a manager, they told me they would pricematch it..... the catch? well, they would pricematch it for 369, but they wouldn't include the cables OR the game/controller, so I could buy the 40 gig system with spiderman and the controller for 369, but thats it......... obviously I was furious by then and left.

Went to EB games there and they told me they don't price match, period.

End of the story? Well, I came home and decided to order from Dell. Well deserved since the deal dell is offering is great, I hope all those stores can go fcuk themselves.

And for many who say "oh, but you only save 2.5 by pming", the whole purpose of pming was so that i could physically get the ps3 atm. I really don't feel like waiting.......

Anyways, I strongly suggest everyone gives credit to Dell and order through them. Pming was a freaking pain at Sherway. I wasted 3 hours I could have used doing something else.
I guess the best solution is wait till it arrives in the mail (btw, anyone knows around how long it should approx take if I put my order tonight at like 9 pm)

Btw, does dell send a receipt too? cause how are we supposed to get the 5 blu ray movies without a receipt?

Good luck to everyone else

If you want it that urgently, go buy one from Walmart. When your PS3 comes in the mail, return the unopened system from dell. I might do that.

[Formula1]

If you want it that urgently, go buy one from Walmart. When your PS3 comes in the mail, return the unopened system from dell. I might do that.

That may not work. The serial number might end up being on the receipt. If not the Walmart receipt then maybe the Dell receipt. May cause problems for returns or warranty.

[slicecom]

That may not work. The serial number might end up being on the receipt. If not the Walmart receipt then maybe the Dell receipt. May cause problems for returns or warranty.

Then I suppose the best bet would be to just pack up the original walmart system in the original box from walmart and return it upon arrival of your dell deal. ;)

[jooshua]

The dell deal ends tonight not tomorrow night, the dell rep told me

[sixer]

Tomorrow the deal ends.....
Very upset.
I went to Sherway Gardens to try my luck......
Lets begin with Future Shop:
They said they cannot price match a "mail in order" deal. Also he mentioned the fact that THEY would be losing money by price matching everything in the bundle.
After some arguement, I left, and decided to try my luck at the best buy close to it.
Best buy came with the biggest bull-zhit ever. The employee told me that they don't pm Dell. When I asked him why, he said he doesn't know. Then the dept representative came and said he would not price match a "bundle". This one was even more of an ass, and said he would not do it, and that he would not allow it. When i asked for the manager he told me the manager was busy and I could try later, but that the manager would still not approve it (mind you, I had printed the ad on dell.ca and written down 2 physical locations of the place). And that they would also be losing money by doing that bundle (but how is that my problem?)
With that in mind, I decided to give a try to Walmart.
After waiting 15 mins for an employee, and some discussion with a manager, they told me they would pricematch it..... the catch? well, they would pricematch it for 369, but they wouldn't include the cables OR the game/controller, so I could buy the 40 gig system with spiderman and the controller for 369, but thats it......... obviously I was furious by then and left.

Went to EB games there and they told me they don't price match, period.

End of the story? Well, I came home and decided to order from Dell. Well deserved since the deal dell is offering is great, I hope all those stores can go fcuk themselves.

And for many who say "oh, but you only save 2.5 by pming", the whole purpose of pming was so that i could physically get the ps3 atm. I really don't feel like waiting.......

Anyways, I strongly suggest everyone gives credit to Dell and order through them. Pming was a freaking pain at Sherway. I wasted 3 hours I could have used doing something else.
I guess the best solution is wait till it arrives in the mail (btw, anyone knows around how long it should approx take if I put my order tonight at like 9 pm)

Btw, does dell send a receipt too? cause how are we supposed to get the 5 blu ray movies without a receipt?

Good luck to everyone else


Exactly, just go with Dell.

ps. They'll send a receipt, so don't worry about that. You also have the email confirmation.

[Canadianpsycho]

If you want it that urgently, go buy one from Walmart. When your PS3 comes in the mail, return the unopened system from dell. I might do that.

Wow, how can people seriously suggest this crap? Honestly, you can't wait a week for a gaming console?

ADD is rampant nowadays.

[slicecom]

Wow, how can people seriously suggest this crap? Honestly, you can't wait a week for a gaming console?

ADD is rampant nowadays.

What are you talking about? I see nothing wrong with doing that as if Walmart had just

Hey everyone! I just placed my order on a Ratchet & Clank combo! :cheesygri

[sixer]

Don't forget to get your free 5 Blu-Ray movies as well!

[tonytony2]

not yet ! :-)

[rinse]

Ordered Christmas morning, it's now shipping, should have it tomorrow along with my Logitech Harmony 880

[chillin]

wee.

ordered yesterday night and it shipped tonight. I didn't need the hassle of pricematching.

unfortunately i'll probably be in Whistler for New Years when it comes but it will be nice to come home to.

But I did take advantage of the $24 Blu-ray remote, a 2nd remote ($44), and rainbow six vegas for $19 at best buy's boxing day sale tonight :) (taking off the 5 dollar best buy rewards coupon for signing up)

that plus the 5x the airmiles at airmilesshops.ca makes this deal all the much better.

Oh, and I suppose I'll take advantage to mention the 5 blu-ray movie deal.

[enigma54]

I received my shipment today. BUT they forgot the HDMI cable! This is my first time ordering from Dell - is it normal to not have a packing slip or invoice in the box? The bundle came in this big box but no HDMI cable to be found anywhere! :mad: Guess I'll have to call them tomorrow.

[Viper]

The HDMI cable should be outside the PS3 box.
The box should always have a packing slip inside.
You;ll need it to get your 5 free Blu-Rays.

[Hoser25]

what's so good about the protection plan?

That's where FS (and anyone else who sell them) make most of their money. I recall seeing a report last year (BB annual report, I think) that showed the company as a whole made over half of its profits from their protection plans.

[spinbot]

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1844/snap228zo5.jpg

also a couple more usb ports, a flash card reader and SACD (Super Audio CD) support


...because, you know everyone has a huge super audio cd collection

Anyone familiar with best place to get the 80GB model right now? Costco?

I was reading the PDF of the 5 Free BluRay DVDs and it says "Receipt from your eligible Blu-ray player purchase imprinted with store name
and dated between 10/1/07 through 1/31/08 with purchase price circled (photocopy of the receipt should be provided)."

[dealguy65]

great deal on a great console + blue ray player, + free movies. All for $369....can't go wrong. At this price I'm thinking of getting a second one for my bedroom.

[redjeep]

Just wanted to check with everyone if they are getting a PP for this. I know, I buy lots of electronics and I dont normally get the PP, but I think with a game consule it might be a good idea? Anyone have any thoughts on it???

[salchamp]

ordered mine on the night of the 25th....just check Dell online and it was loaded on a truck from Toronto at 2:30 am this morning.

Told my wife to stay home and not to leave the house till the shipment arrives.

[sixer]

Ordered Xmas Day and it shipped yesterday and on vehicle for delivery! :)

[rambokid]

Shame on DELL for threw in a crappy HDMI cable. Can't compare to the ~$4 cable from monoprice. DELL is getting greedy!

Spidey at 1080P is great.

For the console menu and gaming, resolution at 1080i is great, but not at 1080p. At 1080p, the picture flickers/jumps at random times, occurs more often in gaming. I don't know if it is the same with the original firmware, yeah I took the system update. Anyone has the same problem :?:

[Genia11]

The package is now priced at $370... until January 4, 2008.

[YachtL]

Dell switched back the 2nd SIXAXIS™ wireless controller to Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Desctruction.

Still priced at $370.

I prefer the 2nd controller over the game.

[P1x44r]

The package is now priced at $370... until January 4, 2008.
Sorry, but where on Dell's website can you tell that the $370 deal is good until January 4th? I'd like to be sure.

Thanks.

[colinl]

Ordered on the 24th, delivered on the 27th at 10am! Just waiting on the games from sigelectronics.com that I orederd on the 18th and 19th. Price matched the controller from bestbuy.ca at London Drugs so I didn't have to wait for delivery. Blu-ray offer sent in! :razz:

[zero_2003]

Shame on DELL for threw in a crappy HDMI cable. Can't compare to the ~$4 cable from monoprice. DELL is getting greedy!

Spidey at 1080P is great.

For the console menu and gaming, resolution at 1080i is great, but not at 1080p. At 1080p, the picture flickers/jumps at random times, occurs more often in gaming. I don't know if it is the same with the original firmware, yeah I took the system update. Anyone has the same problem :?:

What TV are you using (brand and model)?

Could this be the result of the crappy HDMI cable?

[sixer]

Dell switched back the 2nd SIXAXIS™ wireless controller to Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Desctruction.

Still priced at $370.

I prefer the 2nd controller over the game.

This package is better as I'd personally wait for the Dual Shock 3 as 2nd controller. It's scheduled to be out early 08.

That and Ratchet is an Amazing game and uses rumble technology in new dual shock controller.

[ott_wrench]

ordered on the 24th received on the 27th. sending in my "5 free" form today.

[rambokid]

What TV are you using (brand and model)?

Could this be the result of the crappy HDMI cable?
Samsung FPT5084 Plasma, Samsung's top series.

It could be the cable, but movies at 1080p is perfect. Probably not, but I will swap it with a monoprice cable tonight. Looks like a PS3 problem after a quick web search for "PS3 1080p".

Maybe someone with a 1080p TV can switch to 1080p and play a bit before accept the new system update, then report if any problem.

[zero_2003]

Dell switched back the 2nd SIXAXIS™ wireless controller to Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Desctruction.

Still priced at $370.

I prefer the 2nd controller over the game.

Dell ADDED a new combo with Ratchet and Clank. You can still choose the 2nd controller if you prefer.

[tonytony2]

painful.... I ordered 1 with R/C game.

:D

[Super strokey]

My wife ordered this for me on Christmas day, anyone know abouts how long it takes for them to ship and how long it takes to get to edmonton? They said it would ship on the 27th but obviously i didnt expect that.

[Ziggy007]

Ordered my PS3 around 4pm on Wednesday (26th), had it at my door by noon today (28th).

Go Dell go :)

[Super strokey]

Ordered my PS3 around 4pm on Wednesday (26th), had it at my door by noon today (28th).

Go Dell go :)

wtf lol mine hasnt even shipped yet. WHere are you located?

Is Dell pretty accurate with their shipping info and stuff or is it like canada post where you often get the item before you get the tracking number?

[Super strokey]

Woot apparantly mine is out for delivery right now!

[salchamp]

WOOT WOOT!

Mine arrived at 10:35am!! It's now sitting in the hallyway.

Man, all of a sudden I'm not feeling too good. Maybe I should go home early....what do you think guys? LOL!

Can't wait to fire up that bad boy.....

[dealguy65]

Just wanted to check with everyone if they are getting a PP for this. I know, I buy lots of electronics and I dont normally get the PP, but I think with a game consule it might be a good idea? Anyone have any thoughts on it???

From what I have read and have experienced the PS3 is almost bulletproof. I wouldn't bother with the PP. There is a nice article about how someone tried very hard to kill one, but couldn't. Can't seem to find it though now.

[mawti]

Ordered mine Christmas day, received this morning.

Had it sent to my office in Toronto. Right now, there's a huge box sitting underneath my desk make my sit in a very uncomfortable position. And then I have to walk about 2 and a half blocks with it to get to my car after work. And I couldn't be happier.

Thanks RFD, thanks Dell.

So everyone received the HDMI cable in a seperate box? Everything else is in the main large box? (Just checking so I don't have to open it up at work--already rubbished the smaller one).

[Super strokey]

Mines sitting at home right now too! Imma go home for lunch and check it out!

[jooshua]

Ordered mine yesterday and it already came this morning. Very quick!
One question, maybe a silly one, but it came in a really big box for a ps3 box and the corner of the ps3 box is quite mashed in... how well packed is the system inside or do they get damaged like xbox 360 easily when the box is damaged?

[zappre]

Dell ADDED a new combo with Ratchet and Clank. You can still choose the 2nd controller if you prefer.

Link please. A Dell rep claims that's not true so I'd like to see it for myself cause i'd like to get it if it's available. Thanks.

[vpower]

Link please. A Dell rep claims that's not true so I'd like to see it for myself cause i'd like to get it if it's available. Thanks.

the 2nd controller package is now OOS

[zappre]

Well that sux eggs. Thanks for the info.

[Formula1]

Ordered late on Boxing Day and received it at noon. Took less than 48 hours to get to Calgary. I can't believe they shipped the HDMI cable in a separate box. There is lots of room in the big box with the PS3. Happy Happy!!:) :)

[JohnyO]

Ordered my PS3 on the 26th and received it today before noon. Got it all hooked up, and can't believe all the things this thing can do. I watched Spider Man 3, I am downloading some game demos, and was surfing the internet via wireless. I ordered the package with the two controllers so I haven't played any games yet, but I'm very impressed. Thanks RFD.

[Super strokey]

Very happy with mine too, went home over lunch to check it your and its all good to go. Now i have to decide of 1080i or 720p. My understanding is the PS3 has lots of settings. ANyone know if there is a "proper" way to set up a ps3 ?

[dealguy65]

Very happy with mine too, went home over lunch to check it your and its all good to go. Now i have to decide of 1080i or 720p. My understanding is the PS3 has lots of settings. ANyone know if there is a "proper" way to set up a ps3 ?

I don't think there is a "proper" way to set up your PS3. I think it really depends on the TV that you are hooking it up to. I have a Viewsonic 32" w3252 LCD and it seems to display better when I use the Component cables over the HDMI and it also looks better to me when its in 720p, instead of 1080i. At least it looks better in Ratchet and Clank, which was the game I really tested it on. I think it's all trial and error.

[slicecom]

I don't think there is a "proper" way to set up your PS3. I think it really depends on the TV that you are hooking it up to. I have a Viewsonic 32" w3252 LCD and it seems to display better when I use the Component cables over the HDMI and it also looks better to me when its in 720p, instead of 1080i. At least it looks better in Ratchet and Clank, which was the game I really tested it on. I think it's all trial and error.

Generally games will look better in 720p or 1080p rather than 1080i due to the intense movement. Component cables are great, but I don't believe the PS3 will upconvert your regular DVD's unless you're hooked up thru HDMI.

[dealguy65]

Generally games will look better in 720p or 1080p rather than 1080i due to the intense movement. Component cables are great, but I don't believe the PS3 will upconvert your regular DVD's unless you're hooked up thru HDMI.

wouldn't the ps3 upconvert to 720p or 1080i over component? I'll have to test that out. There are so many things you can do with a PS3, even if you don't have any games.

[Accurim]

I ordered on 25th and got it this morning.

How do I receive my 5 blu-ray movies through rebate if I don't have a receipt??

[doctorgonzo]

Finally bit the bullet and ordered today - now I'm in the PSWii60 camp :) And I bought an HDDVD player so I'm totally format neutral.

Although for some reason the price is $370 instead of $369!

Estimated ship date is 1/03/08.

Ordered a DS as well as they are totally sold out across Edmonton.

[Super strokey]

wow thats like thursday isnt it? That sucks mate sorry to hear that. I cant wait to go home and play it tonight. I got CoD 4 too so that should be fun for some fragging

[Corinthein]

Well after careful deliberation and research i opted to pick up the PS3 40 gig. What a great price considering all that is bundled in. Also headed over to BB and grabbed GRAW2 and RS Vegas for 20 bucks each. With all the incredible games lined up for the ps3 if you are even thinking of getting one here is a great opportunity. My days with Micro$oft have finally ended. If only they paid me by the hour for all the time I have wasted with xbox/live support, trips to fed ex etc to pick up my 4th refurbushed xbox, I would be able to retire now. :cheesygri

[doctorgonzo]

wow thats like thursday isnt it? That sucks mate sorry to hear that. I cant wait to go home and play it tonight. I got CoD 4 too so that should be fun for some fragging

Yeah, it kinda blows - but my fault as I sat on the fence on this for a long time. I wanted to mull it over to make sure I didn't suffer from buyer's remorse. I finally convinced myself that it was too good of a deal to pass up :)

[Accurim]

My estimated ship date was also 1/03 but it came this morning just to let you know.

Is anyone going to get those 5 free blu-ray movies??

[Super strokey]

Yeah, it kinda blows - but my fault as I sat on the fence on this for a long time. I wanted to mull it over to make sure I didn't suffer from buyer's remorse. I finally convinced myself that it was too good of a deal to pass up :)

Im sure you will be happy with it when it shows! I bet you get it sooner anyways. When you get it set up msg me and well see if we can get some games going, that is assuming we have the same games lol

[Formula1]

I ordered on 25th and got it this morning.

How do I receive my 5 blu-ray movies through rebate if I don't have a receipt??
Receipts come separately via regular mailbox. Should receive it within the week.

[salchamp]

My estimated ship date was also 1/03 but it came this morning just to let you know.

Is anyone going to get those 5 free blu-ray movies??

I went to ROTTENTOMATOES.COM to look at the movie reviews of the movies we're being offer. Check this out:

Ultraviolet = 9%
Chain Reaction = 7%

[beansbaxter]

Ordered late on Boxing Day and received it at noon. Took less than 48 hours to get to Calgary. I can't believe they shipped the HDMI cable in a separate box. There is lots of room in the big box with the PS3. Happy Happy!!:) :)

Ordered on Christmas Day and got it today! Pretty quick... hats off to Dell!

Everything came in a HUGE box for me.... console, game, HDMI cable and packing slip. Yeah, seems kinda weird they would ship the cable separately. Maybe they ran out of stock and it's being drop-shipped from some wholesaler...?

[Super strokey]

I went to ROTTENTOMATOES.COM to look at the movie reviews of the movies we're being offer. Check this out:

Ultraviolet = 9%
Chain Reaction = 7%

Yeah teh choices arnt that good. Im getting superman (awesome), pirates (wife likes it, me not so much), and the wife can choose the rest. They arnt great movies but they are free and make a decent start to a collection and i see nothing wrong with that.

[noodles]

So the HDMI cable will show up seperately? I just got my PS3 and there was no HDMI cable in the box, although the packing slip says it should be there.

[young__wun1515]

anyone know when this deal expires?

[Heatbag]

supposed to be @ midnite tonite as I have been told from customer service @ dell.ca

[jchan1985]

when i add to my cart, it says Expires January 4, 2008?

[amrod]

great deal.. wish dell had uncharted for cheap like they did on that deals of video games (got $50 dell coupon i need to use before Feb 08) :)

[johal55]

Well bit the bullet just now, should be here in a few days. We should start a RFD online crew in COD4

[DealAdik]

Order on Boxing Day and was this deliver this afternoon. Just Finish watching Spiderman. Thanks for the Deal RFD.

[ender78]

Well bit the bullet just now, should be here in a few days. We should start a RFD online crew in COD4

Great idea, why we all still suck at the game :)

[ender78]

So the HDMI cable will show up seperately? I just got my PS3 and there was no HDMI cable in the box, although the packing slip says it should be there.

My HDMI cable was in the big box put not in the PS3 box, it was packed in a clear plastic sealed bag , I also had the extra controller on the side in the same big gray box.

[enigma54]

So the HDMI cable will show up seperately? I just got my PS3 and there was no HDMI cable in the box, although the packing slip says it should be there.

The HDMI cable arrived the next day in another oversized box :| The packing slip was in the 2nd box too. Seems inefficient and wasteful to me but maybe Dell has their reasons.

[noodles]

My HDMI cable was in the big box put not in the PS3 box, it was packed in a clear plastic sealed bag , I also had the extra controller on the side in the same big gray box.

Thanks for the info. I've sent a support request to Dell now. We'll see how long it takes them to respond. Not a HUGE deal for me right now, I just ordered my HDTV and it won't be here till the second week of January, but I'll need it then.

[Unkno]

when i add to my cart, it says Expires January 4, 2008?

yea i get this too...anyone know whether it expires tonight or on the 4th?

i'm still contemplating on whether or not if i should buy it since i already have a wii

[jcutner]

Very pleased at how fast this came. Ordered it on around midnight on the 26th/27th, and it got delivered today (28th).

[mightylobo]

Hey guys, just wondering if the ps3 combo came in two boxes from purolator? Thanks

[jcutner]

Hey guys, just wondering if the ps3 combo came in two boxes from purolator? Thanks

Mine did. Very large box for the PS3 + Ratchet & Clank, then another small box with the packing slip and the HDMI cable in a plastic bag.

[jcutner]

yea i get this too...anyone know whether it expires tonight or on the 4th?

i'm still contemplating on whether or not if i should buy it since i already have a wii

I'd say go for it. The PS3 really blows away the Wii. It's a complete all around media centre for streaming media from your computer, Blu-Ray player, you can download actual retail PS3 games from the Playstation Store, and visually, games look worlds better on the PS3 in comparison to the Wii, I'm very pleased with my purchase.

[tonytony2]

I'd say go for it. The PS3 really blows away the Wii. It's a complete all around media centre for streaming media from your computer, Blu-Ray player, you can download actual retail PS3 games from the Playstation Store, and visually, games look worlds better on the PS3 in comparison to the Wii, I'm very pleased with my purchase.

i have a Wii as well, to me, the pS3 will play blue ray and games that needs high power console and ps3 specific like heavenly sword, while on the Wii i will keep it for zelda and super smash bros. Brawl and alike. Both console are justified to have equal play time.

Having said that, ordered mine on 28th noon, now it shows shipped on Dell website, I dont know if purolator deliver on saturday, coz the website shows no tracking info yet (less than 24 hours).

[dux]

I am very dissapointed with the PS3. I mainly bought it because my xbox 360 died on me (surprise surprise), and thought hey maybe it would be a great idea and jump into the ps3 bandwagon.
No only I found out that is has absolutely no quality exclusives a.k.a Mass Effect, Gears of War, Bioshock, etc... Don't ge me wrong Ratchet and Clank was fun but it only lasted 3 days!

I bought Resistance, and I think the graphics and gameplay are horrendeous. Rented Heavenly sword, beatiful graphics, but good enough to entertain me for 3 hours after smashing the same buttons over and over.
Was going to buy a second copy of NHL 08 which I own on the Xbox360(Greatest hockey game since NHL 94), I downloaded the demo just to see if it was the same quality as the 360. After 10 seconds of play I noticed the frames were not as smooth as the 360, did some google searching and apparently EA's game on the PS3 are locked at 30fps compared to 60fps on the xbox.

So far I am a very dissapointed PS3 owner, waiting for more games to come out. Overall the PS3 is a great blu-ray player with not exclusive games, and awful multi-platform games (check Orange Box reviews on gamerankings 96 overall on the 360 compared to 80 on the PS3)

Sorry just wanted to vent, while I wait for M$ to send me my xbox back from repairs :(

[gamer4Life]

Get Uncharted or Call of Duty 4 or Unreal Tournament III or Warhawk or Ninja Gaiden Sigma or Motorstorm...

It seems like you just need some time to get used to the PS3 feel as you'll no doubt have withdrawal symptoms from Microsoft fanboy syndrome.

Isn't it a great feeling not having to worry about your console breaking or leaving it on or scratching your discs or the noise or having to pay for online play?

[Squeeky]

Don't forget that Haze comes out in 2 weeks. Its from Free Radical of Time Splitters fame. Also grab the Burnout demo from PSN as well as Everday Shooter and Super Stardust HD.

I have no regrets about my PS3 purchase and next year is looking good. Bring on Killzone and Little Big Planet!

Withdrawal from the MS Magic Juice can be a painful experience. Persevere and see the whole world.

[dux]

Don't forget that Haze comes out in 2 weeks. Its from Free Radical of Time Splitters fame. Also grab the Burnout demo from PSN as well as Everday Shooter and Super Stardust HD.

I have no regrets about my PS3 purchase and next year is looking good. Bring on Killzone and Little Big Planet!

Withdrawal from the MS Magic Juice can be a painful experience. Persevere and see the whole world.


Little big Planet has been delayed, kinda looking forward for that game too :(

http://gamernode.com/news/5443-littlebigplanet-delayed-till-fall-2008/index.html

[Canadianpsycho]

blah blah blah

Keep on trollin' :rolleyes:

[slicecom]

I am very dissapointed with the PS3. I mainly bought it because my xbox 360 died on me (surprise surprise), and thought hey maybe it would be a great idea and jump into the ps3 bandwagon.
No only I found out that is has absolutely no quality exclusives a.k.a Mass Effect, Gears of War, Bioshock, etc... Don't ge me wrong Ratchet and Clank was fun but it only lasted 3 days!

I bought Resistance, and I think the graphics and gameplay are horrendeous. Rented Heavenly sword, beatiful graphics, but good enough to entertain me for 3 hours after smashing the same buttons over and over.
Was going to buy a second copy of NHL 08 which I own on the Xbox360(Greatest hockey game since NHL 94), I downloaded the demo just to see if it was the same quality as the 360. After 10 seconds of play I noticed the frames were not as smooth as the 360, did some google searching and apparently EA's game on the PS3 are locked at 30fps compared to 60fps on the xbox.

So far I am a very dissapointed PS3 owner, waiting for more games to come out. Overall the PS3 is a great blu-ray player with not exclusive games, and awful multi-platform games (check Orange Box reviews on gamerankings 96 overall on the 360 compared to 80 on the PS3)

Sorry just wanted to vent, while I wait for M$ to send me my xbox back from repairs :(

I totally see your point. I bought a PS3 because I think it has the brightest future of any system, is the best value of any system (no need to buy an external HD, High Def Player, Wifi etc...) and it compliments my Wii perfectly. It definetly has the weakest game lineup of the big 3 systems currently. Wii for when I have friends over, PS3 for GT5, GTA4 etc... Pretty much all of the games I want on 360, I can buy for PC, so I think I have the next gen covered pretty nicely now. :)

[chillin]

Fast shipping indeed.

Ordered late on the 26th, shipped on the 27, arrived in Vancouver on the 28th.

Two boxes like everyone else, and definately cheaper HDMI cable compared to the 3 dollar ones at monoprice.

Over all very good experience with dell, though COD4 and Assasins Creed are suppose to ship next week....

As for issues with 1080p someone posted here, I'll have to report back on that tonight as I never noticed any problems on mine when 1080P was available.

Controllers charged super quick too, much impressed :)

[jeeva86]

hmm..I have NFS: PS and SKATE and noticed that every so often, a frame is skipped. It really sucks when I'm just going into a turn and I'm clueless for a sec. Is this a game or system issue?

[ph00p]

I've got mine yesterday, I'm playing R&C and ABSOLUTELY LOVING IT! It brings back great memories of Donkey Kong Country 64, which I have to admit even SMG hadn't done. Although I'm let down by the lack of quality titles, I still have a fully working 360, ps3 is a very good blu-ray player which is great. I do enjoy the web browser a great deal more than the Wii one as this one is more functional although has its own quirks.

So far I'm pretty happy, I can't wait for the FF games or hell even MGS4(even though I'm not a huge fan still great game), also there are reports that Devil May Cry 4 will be BETTER*gasp* on the PS3 as its the primary platform of development.

ALSO if you have any long time PS3 owing friends then get them to give you some of their PSN games for free, as somone else posted you get 5x to d/l it on 5 different machines.

its a big downer that you have to INSTALL anything on the machine, WTF? Don't get any of that nonsense on the 360(thankfully). Installing full games sure, but demos? Your machine is basically unusable for up to 5 minutes sometimes(fun anyone?).

PS3 vs 360, 360 FTW BUT PS3 is alot of fun no doubt I've played all the big demos on there and I'm hungering for Drake and my friend's d/l of Warhawk(GREAT GAME!!).

I'm not morning the loss of my $420.66, actually I be really happy if my local wallymart had a better ps3 selection right now(they suck :( )

Edit: NO sharing allowed on Warhawk :( but I bought it anway great game!

[jchan1985]

I do enjoy the web browser a great deal more than the Wii one as this one is more functional although has its own quirks.


What kind of quirks do you notice on the PS3 browser?
btw...does anybody here use a keyboard/mouse with it?


Finally bit the bullet!!
got it at BB Richmond Hill...
40GB PS3, Ratchet and Clank, Controller, PS3 component cables :cheesygri
also have the monoprice HDMI cables on the way...

can't wait to set it up!!!

btw...does anybody know what Dell's return policy is?....

[cb4_allstar]

i ordered one earlier on...anyone kno when id be getting it.
todays a saturday so im guessing they wont ship it today...wont ship it tomorrow and wont ship it on new years eve.. can someone correct me if im wrong? shouldve ordered it earlier...

[Talamasca]

its a big downer that you have to INSTALL anything on the machine, WTF? Don't get any of that nonsense on the 360(thankfully). Installing full games sure, but demos? Your machine is basically unusable for up to 5 minutes sometimes(fun anyone?).

You can download demos in the background and play another game, movie, etc.

[Deals Deals Deals]

The PS3 web browser is much better than the Wii web browser in my opinion. I prefer High-definition web browsing over wiimote mouse/low resolution web browsing. The browsing speed on both systems are reasonable.

[doctorgonzo]

The PS3 web browser is much better than the Wii web browser in my opinion. I prefer High-definition web browsing over wiimote mouse/low resolution web browsing. The browsing speed on both systems are reasonable.

Can you use a kb+m for browsing?

[rambokid]

Ratchet and Clank bug?
From bottom right corner, a line of junk extends to center while playing the game. Anyone notice it?
I connected with hdmi, TV was default to 16:9 which overscan a bit and didn't see the junk because it was outside the view. If the TV changed to "just scan" so the full 1920x1080 fits on the screen unaltered, the junk show up.

Some on a separate monitor. Must be Ratchet and Clank bug.

[jling6]

Can you use a kb+m for browsing?

Yes.

[billccwu]

Thanks OP!! Just bought these and I have to say, being my first console, I am very happy with it! :cheesygri

[sixer]

Yes, thanks OP!

[Bell Rep]

So Dell's return policy is 30 days opened item ?

[godmode]

Ratchet and Clank is OK...kind of easy.
Call of Duty 4...holy **** its awesome! Im moslty a PC gamer and was worried about playing a FPS with a controller, but wow, COD4 just blew me away.
One of the other great things is to stream all my downloaded movies to my TV with a wireless connection.

btw my items all came in 1 shipping box. The PS3 product box with spiderman 3 bluray inside and the HDMI in a plastic bag and Ratchet and Clank just thrown in there with a lot of brown paper packing.

[Bell Rep]

Ratchet and Clank is OK...kind of easy.
Call of Duty 4...holy **** its awesome! Im moslty a PC gamer and was worried about playing a FPS with a controller, but wow, COD4 just blew me away.
One of the other great things is to stream all my downloaded movies to my TV with a wireless connection.

btw my items all came in 1 shipping box. The PS3 product box with spiderman 3 bluray inside and the HDMI in a plastic bag and Ratchet and Clank just thrown in there with a lot of brown paper packing.

Does Ratchet and Clank come in a sealed retail box or just a plain sleeve ?

[nuberific]

Gah I'm so weak. I jumped on this too to compliment my new tv, speakers, and Wii. "Thanks" guys.

[Tomcat]

I ordered two by mistake. If I refuse delivery on the second shipment will Dell just refund my payment on it?

[dux]

I ordered two by mistake. If I refuse delivery on the second shipment will Dell just refund my payment on it?


I would call Dell customer support, and have them cancel the second shipment. If you refuse the second shipment they will refund you but it might take a long time.

[rambokid]

Does Ratchet and Clank come in a sealed retail box or just a plain sleeve ?Sealed retail box. Cheap HDMI cable :evil:

[Bell Rep]

LOL I just ordered one after a failed PM at BB

Estimated Ship Date 01/03/2008

[Mgz]

I ordered two by mistake. If I refuse delivery on the second shipment will Dell just refund my payment on it?

call Dell , they're your friend ;)

[godmode]

Does Ratchet and Clank come in a sealed retail box or just a plain sleeve ?

sealed box, just like a retail game. that makes me think that they can just switch out any game with it though. its not like it comes inside the PS3 box or anything.

[Bell Rep]

Do you any of you know if I was to open the R&C game and want to return the bundle to Dell for a refund would they accept it for a full refund ?

[johnmoon]

Do you any of you know if I was to open the R&C game and want to return the bundle to Dell for a refund would they accept it for a full refund ?

Theres no such place in North America (or all over this planet)
will take back opened console software I believe

[Bell Rep]

Theres no such place in North America (or all over this planet)
will take back opened console software I believe

So your saying if I open the game I cant return the bundle ?

[jooshua]

So your saying if I open the game I cant return the bundle ?

Do you even realize dell charges 15% restocking fee to return the bundle even if it is all sealed? They are not a rental shop.

[grisensko]

I just succesfully pricematched The Boxing day flyer deal at Futureshop Chicoutimi

I got PS3 40g + 1 extra controller + hdmi cable (ICON) for 366.99$
I have also pricematched NHL 08 for 48.99$.

I was lucky :D the guy accepted without any problem by saying that they always pricematch Dell. The PS3 + 1 extra controller was not in stock when i successfully pricematched, but i also printed the Ratchet and clank deal

[taob]

Placed order on dell.ca on Christmas Eve, received the PS3 three days later on December 27!!! Currently have it hooked up to a 720p projector on an 88" screen, but I'm already considering upgrading to a 1080p... :cheesygri

[StoneColdWhat]

Do you even realize dell charges 15% restocking fee to return the bundle even if it is all sealed? They are not a rental shop.

They say there is a 15% restocking fee but they never charge it.

[chuckfredgoose]

Does anyone know if there is a more comfortable controller. I cannot use the ps3 controller as it extremely hurts my hands.;)

[slicecom]

Does anyone know if there is a more comfortable controller. I cannot use the ps3 controller as it extremely hurts my hands.;)

I've seen a cover for it that makes it the shape of the 360 controller, not sure where you can get it though. I also hate the sixaxis as its essentially still a snes controller with legs and is not ergonomic at all nor is it big enough for north american hands. I still choose to live with it though as I hate any 3rd party controller i've ever tried.

[7thEye]

PM BB with this for the R&C with the HDMI Cable and the 40gb.

Not a bad deal :) Trying to convince the GF to let me keep it now...

[Enraged]

if you want the best deal for a 40GB PS3, buy the Dell bundle with R&C, then toss R&C up on eBay. Going price seems to be around $35-40 for new sealed...

[Bell Rep]

Do you even realize dell charges 15% restocking fee to return the bundle even if it is all sealed? They are not a rental shop.
They say there is a 15% restocking fee but they never charge it.

That still dont answer my question of if they still accept the return if the game is open ?

I know they charge a restocking fee but I was told by one of their reps that its only applies to businesses

[jchan1985]

ok...for those of you thinking of not taking it....
I got a match at BB couple days ago so I called Dell today to cancel my order (that's still in transit) - it was the Ratchet and clank bundle

and...they game me a discount!!

[dux]

ok...for those of you thinking of not taking it....
I got a match at BB couple days ago so I called Dell today to cancel my order (that's still in transit) - it was the Ratchet and clank bundle

and...they game me a discount!!

I have a PS3 for sale....lol
probably sell for $400, PM if interested! offers welcome!

How much was the discount???

[sixer]

ok...for those of you thinking of not taking it....
I got a match at BB couple days ago so I called Dell today to cancel my order (that's still in transit) - it was the Ratchet and clank bundle

and...they game me a discount!!

I have a PS3 for sale....lol
probably sell for $400, PM if interested! offers welcome!

???

[salchamp]

ok...for those of you thinking of not taking it....
I got a match at BB couple days ago so I called Dell today to cancel my order (that's still in transit) - it was the Ratchet and clank bundle

and...they game me a discount!!

I have a PS3 for sale....lol
probably sell for $400, PM if interested! offers welcome!

dude,

what's the reps name and extension? what was the BB price? maybe I could call in and 'return' my product because of the better deal.

worth a try.

[jchan1985]

it was a good discount...more than $40...
I don't to flat out say the $$ because they were quite nice to me!
and sorry...I don't know the reps name...

all I know was I had no intention of keeping the Dell order...I told them I wasn't interested in keeping it and bang!!...hello discount! :D
but with the discount it's nice!

I got BB: $370 + tax
PS3, extra controller, ratchet and clank, component cables

Dell: $370 - discount + tax
PS3, ratchet and clank, HDMI cable (apparently not so good?)

I'm keeping the BB one...Dell one sold! sweet deals!
PS3 is awesome!

Does anybody know how well the Video chat works??

[Bell Rep]

it was a good discount...more than $40...
I don't to flat out say the $$ because they were quite nice to me!
and sorry...I don't know the reps name...

all I know was I had no intention of keeping the Dell order...I told them I wasn't interested in keeping it and bang!!...hello discount! :D
but with the discount it's nice!

I got BB: $370 + tax
PS3, extra controller, ratchet and clank, component cables

Dell: $370 - discount + tax
PS3, ratchet and clank, HDMI cable (apparently not so good?)

I'm keeping the BB one...Dell one is up for grabs! sweet deals!
PS3 is awesome!

Does anybody know how well the Video chat works??

So you have 2 controllers ? you shouldve got the HDMI cable from them as they are worth $70+

The HDMI cable that comes with Dell is decent but will do the job probably compared to monoprice, etc...

Which BB location did you go to ? and how did you do it ?

P.S. My PS3 just got shipped today and ordered yesterday night

[jchan1985]

So you have 2 controllers ? you shouldve got the HDMI cable from them as they are worth $70+

The HDMI cable that comes with Dell is decent but will do the job probably compared to monoprice, etc...

Which BB location did you go to ? and how did you do it ?

yeah...didn't know that it wasn't included, lol
brought everything to the counter...showed them print out from Dell
couple of objections, I said I had no problem waiting for them to check it out...they didn't bother, lol...cash rang everything in $500+++!!!! yikes!...cashier called manager by phone, manager said fine but no 10% (meh, lol)

I got the components cuz my relatives here only have that....and already ordered HDMI from Monoprice :D

BB Richmon Hill

[jaems]

Hey all,

I tried returning my PS3 bundle to Dell but they said that they don't allow refunds for anything game related. Is that true?

I haven't opened anything. Not even the delivery box it came in.

[doctorgonzo]

Talk about fast shipping!!

Ordered on the 28th - and it just arrived!

[rambokid]

Dell: $370 - discount + tax
PS3, ratchet and clank, HDMI cable (apparently not so good?)Yes, the bundled HDMI cable is POS for my high end Sammy plasma. Worked fine on 2 HDMI ports but not the 3rd port. I swapped with monoprice cable, worked fine in all 3 ports. The flicker image is only on OS screen and games, fine on BlueRay playback.

[Bell Rep]

Hey all,

I tried returning my PS3 bundle to Dell but they said that they don't allow refunds for anything game related. Is that true?

I haven't opened anything. Not even the delivery box it came in.

I talked to a Dell rep the other day before ordering a PS3 and she said they dont charge a restocking fee if you aint a business and that you have 30 days to return it. Yours isnt even open yet so I dont see why they wouldnt take it back, did you try to call more then that one time they denied you ?

[jaems]

I talked to a Dell rep the other day before ordering a PS3 and she said they dont charge a restocking fee if you aint a business and that you have 30 days to return it. Yours isnt even open yet so I dont see why they wouldnt take it back, did you try to call more then that one time they denied you ?

The problem is that the return policy is only for Dell-branded products.

"Under Dell's "Total Satisfaction Return Policy", end-user Customers who buy Dell-branded productsdirectly from Dell may return them to Dell up to 30 days after you receive them for a refund of the product purchase price if already paid."

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/reftopic.aspx/gen/en/policy?c=ca&cs=CADHS1&l=en&s=gen&~section=012&~lt=popup

[daffod]

damn i paid 600 last year not fair..let me cry

[Bell Rep]

The problem is that the return policy is only for Dell-branded products.

"Under Dell's "Total Satisfaction Return Policy", end-user Customers who buy Dell-branded productsdirectly from Dell may return them to Dell up to 30 days after you receive them for a refund of the product purchase price if already paid."

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/reftopic.aspx/gen/en/policy?c=ca&cs=CADHS1&l=en&s=gen&~section=012&~lt=popup

Ya but the thing is I told her I was going to buy the PS3 and she then told me those details so thats what I am basing it on

[Bell Rep]

damn i paid 600 last year not fair..let me cry

Keyword "last year"

[jaems]

Ya but the thing is I told her I was going to buy the PS3 and she then told me those details so thats what I am basing it on

I just wish they had been upfront about it. When I go to stores, and something is non-refundable(due to sale), then they have huge signs near the checkout or have the cashier explicitly say that they don't take refunds on it. Having to delve into semantics in their Terms and Conditions was incredibly annoying, especially since most people would assume that they could take back unopened electronics. At the very least, they could've at least had an area on the checkout page that said: "This item is not a Dell-branded product, and as such, cannot be refunded or exchanged."

[jeeva86]

People should wait and buy it in the new year to save on the 1% GST.

[Bell Rep]

People should wait and buy it in the new year to save on the 1% GST.

Ya if you want to wait a few days and to save only $3.70, yes its something but I rather buy it now then wait that few extra day because I am receiving it on Wednesday (2nd)

[rinse]

Lovin my new PS3, but damn does this thing attract dust or what?

I may need to put something over it while its not in use.

[Bell Rep]

Lovin my new PS3, but damn does this thing attract dust or what?

I may need to put something over it while its not in use.

I seen videos on Youtube and it does attract dust alot just use a non static cleaner and that would keep some dust from collecting

[jiffylube1024]

damn i paid 600 last year not fair..let me cry

True but you have full backwards compatibilty at least. For me the 40GB PS3 was a great deal at a great time. I have a slim PS2 so backwards compatibility is a nonissue for me, and the much lower power consumption on the 40GB is a huge bonus (something like 140W vs 220W on 20/60/80GB models).

Plus, the 40GB PS3 seems to make very little fan noise, which I like. My Xbox360 was much louder.

[Noobzilla]

I got my ps3 on launch day last year; I sold it on ebay right away for $3400.

/gloat

[Unkno]

I am now an owner of a PS3 and a Wii...Dell shipped it in one day (though I'm not sure how long Purolator will take to deliver).

Too bad I missed the Call of Duty 4 deal on boxing day. The lowest price that I can find currently is $45 at Dell but then it takes them about 7 days to ship compared to same day shipping with the PS3.

Anyone know where I can get COD4 at that price? I tried pming with both Best Buy and Futureshop (British Columbia) and they both denied the pm.

[Bell Rep]

I am now an owner of a PS3 and a Wii...Dell shipped it in one day (though I'm not sure how long Purolator will take to deliver).

Too bad I missed the Call of Duty 4 deal on boxing day. The lowest price that I can find currently is $45 at Dell but then it takes them about 7 days to ship compared to same day shipping with the PS3.

Anyone know where I can get COD4 at that price? I tried pming with both Best Buy and Futureshop (British Columbia) and they both denied the pm.

Look in the BST section

[StereoBoy]

I ordered one on Dec 26 and it arrived on Dec 28...The HDMI cable is some non branded piece of garbage....Anyone get a decent HDMI cable?

[Bell Rep]

I ordered one on Dec 26 and it arrived on Dec 28...The HDMI cable is some non branded piece of garbage....Anyone get a decent HDMI cable?

Mono Price or check out Walmart they have Philips for $19.99 and Factory Direct has some no name for $19.99 also

[reptar]

I ordered one on Dec 26 and it arrived on Dec 28...The HDMI cable is some non branded piece of garbage....Anyone get a decent HDMI cable?

lol
it's prob as good as what future shop/ bb sells

[Canadianpsycho]

I ordered one on Dec 26 and it arrived on Dec 28...The HDMI cable is some non branded piece of garbage....Anyone get a decent HDMI cable?

Digital is Digital... If it works its fine.

[jaems]

Ya but the thing is I told her I was going to buy the PS3 and she then told me those details so thats what I am basing it on

Do you have the name/conversation number of that? I'd love to basically toss that at their face if they had spread misinformation like that.

[Bell Rep]

Do you have the name/conversation number of that? I'd love to basically toss that at their face if they had spread misinformation like that.

Oh no I wish I did though

[Lord Denning]

I ordered one on Dec 26 and it arrived on Dec 28...The HDMI cable is some non branded piece of garbage....Anyone get a decent HDMI cable?

I did the pricematch with Futureshop today, they gave me the 64.99 rocketfish HDMI cable.

Not so sure it's quality is any better than monoprice, but the box is sure pretty.

[TechRock]

going to try to PM today...wish me luck

[sixer]

Deal for $370 is still on with Dell! Can't be beat, delivery is only 2 days and free.

Also, now save with lower GST.

[Bell Rep]

My PS3 is arriving in acouple of hours, I shouldve got it yesterday but it was a holiday so it only took 2 days for me (ordered on the 30th)

[Bell Rep]

Just got my PS3 delivered and it came in a really oversized box

[Canadianpsycho]

I gave in and ordered. Couldn't resist anymore. Don't want R&C though. Guess I'll sell it or try and trade for Uncharted. I hope I get it by Friday so I can set it up this weekend.

[Bell Rep]

I gave in and ordered. Couldn't resist anymore. Don't want R&C though. Guess I'll sell it or try and trade for Uncharted. I hope I get it by Friday so I can set it up this weekend.

I am also going to try to trade R&C for Uncharted

For sure you will get the PS3 on Friday if you ordered today, most people get it the second day after the day you ordered

[johal55]

Got mine today! It came in a large box wrapped in brown paper lol
How much do you guys think I can get for R&C at EB games?

[Canadianpsycho]

Got mine today! It came in a large box wrapped in brown paper lol
How much do you guys think I can get for R&C at EB games?

Blockbuster will probably give you more unless its one of BBV's "feature" trade-ins.

[Bell Rep]

Got mine today! It came in a large box wrapped in brown paper lol
How much do you guys think I can get for R&C at EB games?

I called today and I dont remember exactly but I think its $21-$26 and Blockbuster will give $30

[wakemania]

I couldn't wait anymore
Just ordered one, I hope to get it before friday

I wanted to order the component cable at 19$, however but based on the picture, it looks a RCA cable. Anyone ordered the component cable ? is it a component or RCA?

[Martinga]

I called today and I dont remember exactly but I think its $21-$26 and Blockbuster will give $30

I asked an eb games rep and he told me 26 bucks (mind you, I told him it was wrapped, new).

I"m not gonna open it,
If anyone wants to trade it (a brand new still wrapped Ratchet & Clan) for Call of Duty 4 please pm me.

[Bell Rep]

I asked an eb games rep and he told me 26 bucks (mind you, I told him it was wrapped, new).

I"m not gonna open it,
If anyone wants to trade it (a brand new still wrapped Ratchet & Clan) for Call of Duty 4 please pm me.

It doesnt matter if its new or used because they will just open it anyways to check

[slicecom]

Got mine today! It came in a large box wrapped in brown paper lol
How much do you guys think I can get for R&C at EB games?

Best bet would be to sell it on ebay or craigslist. You should be able to get $40-$50 since it sells for $60+tax in stores.

[nel602]

I am just starting to do my research on the PS3 vs Xbox 360.
Quick question about the HD for the PS3. Why would you need the 80GB version? just for your photos/music?
Or can you actually save ur games (not game profiles) on the HD?

[strictbiz]

it seems some people don't really like the R&C game that came with this bundle, a friend was telling me you can take the sealed game to walmart and exchange it there with the no receipt policy..anybody can confirm this??

[slicecom]

I am just starting to do my research on the PS3 vs Xbox 360.
Quick question about the HD for the PS3. Why would you need the 80GB version? just for your photos/music?
Or can you actually save ur games (not game profiles) on the HD?

There are lots of game demo's, movie trailers, game trailers and blu-ray previews you can download on PSN for free, and you can also purchase some games and download them to your hard drive. The demo's seem to average about 1GB each, so they will add up if you keep them on your hard drive. Don't forget that it's extremely easy and relatively cheap to upgrade to a bigger HD in the future.

[Ziggy007]

it seems some people don't really like the R&C game that came with this bundle, a friend was telling me you can take the sealed game to walmart and exchange it there with the no receipt policy..anybody can confirm this??

I was a doubter when I picked up the package but it is actually a pretty fun little game.

The only problem would be that it is too short (and in most cases too easy) but other than that the graphics are great and the gameplay is unique. The only other game I can think of that I would prefer to have would be NHL08.

[industry_killer]

it seems some people don't really like the R&C game that came with this bundle, a friend was telling me you can take the sealed game to walmart and exchange it there with the no receipt policy..anybody can confirm this??

Yes you can, but you need id and they will only issue you store credit. There is no doubt going to be a post from the morality police on this forum telling you that this is a fraudulent activity and poor Wal-Mart loses out, but as far as I am concerned no really loses if the game is returned sealed as it can be sold all over again.

[TechRock]

damn it, best buy at markham wouldnt PM the deal because the guy said they havent PM Dell for a long time...is that true or did he just talk me out of PMing?

[sixer]

damn it, best buy at markham wouldnt PM the deal because the guy said they havent PM Dell for a long time...is that true or did he just talk me out of PMing?

Most will not PM Dell as on-line only retailer.

Just order on-line, ships to you in 2 days.

[zabuza]

it seems some people don't really like the R&C game that came with this bundle

The Rachet & Clank series is pretty well-received. It's just never been my type of game, despite the critical acclaim.

[Daboss]

Anyone try PMing this at the FS or BB locations in Woodbridge?

[Sh00t3mUp]

Ok, so today i woke up and felt that i needed a PS3. I www.dell.ca and find that dell is sellin it for dirt cheap but of course, the gamer i am, i wanted it now. I thought to myself, would bestbuy, futureshop, or walmart PM dells deal? So let the story begin.

I drive down to bestbuy at sherway hoping that bestbuy will PM dell. Its worked before, so why not now? I go in and see a massive line up at the customer server desk so im like " screw this" and decided to ask a rep or manager. I find a young fella n asked him if BB PM dell. Well, his answer was like " Our manager has rejected 20 other customers who tried to PM the ps3 wit DELL" So i was like ok, peace.

I just finish talkin on the phone with one of my buddies and he told me that walmart does PM. Well my luck, Walmart next to a bestbuy, worth a try. I go in and see that a lady was alrdy helping a customer. Funny customer i must say because it was trying to purchase a gamecube for his kid for 80 BUCKS. I was gonna tell him to go to EB whos selling it for 40 bucks but at the end he decided he didnt want it. ANYWAYS back to the story. I ask the lady if they PM dell n they said sure, show me the flyer. All i had on me was a printer out version and i told her i can show her the online deal if she gave me permission to use one of her comps. She said, " Walmart does not PM unless you have an actual flyer". That was the end of my visit.

So after all this rejection, i decided to try my luck out at Futureshop at Dundas. I walked in and saw a rep right away. I asked him if they PM dell, and he said Yea. I was like YES FINALLY SOME1 WHO PM DELL. He tried to look for some1 to take his spot so he can help me but the only person he found was a manager. The manager comes by n ask " Sup" and i was like im trying to PM dell. Well, when he came, is when my luck started going down. He said that FS does not PM Dell because they do not have an actual store. I told him about the one at Sherway but he said "that store only places order like dell.ca, you can't buy anything from there...." I've never been there before but i started making some BS up to try to convince him. But at the end, he was like i can't do it because i want to keep my job and PM with dell will make me lose it. I just LOL at his face n walked away.

Anyways, this deal seems to end today. Im gonna try to convince my dad to put it on his CC but i really wanted a ps3 today. Congrats to the people who did get the PM but i was on of the unlucky ones. 3 strikes and im out.

[Bell Rep]

it seems some people don't really like the R&C game that came with this bundle, a friend was telling me you can take the sealed game to walmart and exchange it there with the no receipt policy..anybody can confirm this??

I traded mine in for Uncharted Drake's Fortune at Walmart just got home from there. They gave me $67.xx on GC. I said I bought it from there and cant find the receipt and also said I wanted to exchange it for another game that was the same value if that matters. You do need ID and they have to ask the manager to approve this return. Not recommended though

One Bestbuy would only give me half the value on GC and I said no thanks

Yes you can, but you need id and they will only issue you store credit. There is no doubt going to be a post from the morality police on this forum telling you that this is a fraudulent activity and poor Wal-Mart loses out, but as far as I am concerned no really loses if the game is returned sealed as it can be sold all over again.

Yes its alittle fraudulent but it scans in so basically its identical to the ones they have and plus they will sell it off guaranteed so I highly doubt it will go pass this

[sixer]

lol, just order from Dell people, your going to regret if you don't.

[Bell Rep]

Anyways, this deal seems to end today. Im gonna try to convince my dad to put it on his CC but i really wanted a ps3 today. Congrats to the people who did get the PM but i was on of the unlucky ones. 3 strikes and im out.

It ends on the 4th

[Canadianpsycho]

Anyways, this deal seems to end today. Im gonna try to convince my dad to put it on his CC but i really wanted a ps3 today. Congrats to the people who did get the PM but i was on of the unlucky ones. 3 strikes and im out.

You do realize you get the system 2 business days after you order it, right? All that wasted time and you could have just ordered it today and have it by the weekend.

[Sh00t3mUp]

yea i just placed a order just now. Found out it was ending 4th but most boxing days deals end at 2nd. Sry for the wrong info!

how long does shipping take usually? Will i get it by monday?

[jeeva86]

you might even get it this week. My buddy got it on the 2nd business day.

[Martinga]

Ok, so today i woke up and felt that i needed a PS3. I www.dell.ca and find that dell is sellin it for dirt cheap but of course, the gamer i am, i wanted it now. I thought to myself, would bestbuy, futureshop, or walmart PM dells deal? So let the story begin.

I drive down to bestbuy at sherway hoping that bestbuy will PM dell. Its worked before, so why not now? I go in and see a massive line up at the customer server desk so im like " screw this" and decided to ask a rep or manager. I find a young fella n asked him if BB PM dell. Well, his answer was like " Our manager has rejected 20 other customers who tried to PM the ps3 wit DELL" So i was like ok, peace.

I just finish talkin on the phone with one of my buddies and he told me that walmart does PM. Well my luck, Walmart next to a bestbuy, worth a try. I go in and see that a lady was alrdy helping a customer. Funny customer i must say because it was trying to purchase a gamecube for his kid for 80 BUCKS. I was gonna tell him to go to EB whos selling it for 40 bucks but at the end he decided he didnt want it. ANYWAYS back to the story. I ask the lady if they PM dell n they said sure, show me the flyer. All i had on me was a printer out version and i told her i can show her the online deal if she gave me permission to use one of her comps. She said, " Walmart does not PM unless you have an actual flyer". That was the end of my visit.

So after all this rejection, i decided to try my luck out at Futureshop at Dundas. I walked in and saw a rep right away. I asked him if they PM dell, and he said Yea. I was like YES FINALLY SOME1 WHO PM DELL. He tried to look for some1 to take his spot so he can help me but the only person he found was a manager. The manager comes by n ask " Sup" and i was like im trying to PM dell. Well, when he came, is when my luck started going down. He said that FS does not PM Dell because they do not have an actual store. I told him about the one at Sherway but he said "that store only places order like dell.ca, you can't buy anything from there...." I've never been there before but i started making some BS up to try to convince him. But at the end, he was like i can't do it because i want to keep my job and PM with dell will make me lose it. I just LOL at his face n walked away.

Anyways, this deal seems to end today. Im gonna try to convince my dad to put it on his CC but i really wanted a ps3 today. Congrats to the people who did get the PM but i was on of the unlucky ones. 3 strikes and im out.

Allow me to say, you are an idiot, lol.
No harm meant, but if you were to read my post on one of these last pages(with a rant about my experience at future shop, best buy and walmart), you would have read that I went everywhere there (Sherway Gardens) and nobody would do it.
Best Buy = The said they would lose money, and they don't pm bundles
Futureshop= The guy said they can't do it cause they would "lose money" (rofl, hows that my problem, its their policy, yet they still didn't wanna honor it).
Walmart = Yeah, they will pm the SYSTEM. So you only get the system by itself for 369 (now 370), not the bundle.
Eb Games = the guy just said they don't pm at all.

Next time just look at the last few pages, it could have saved you some hours.

[Talamasca]

I told my friend and co-worker about this deal and she ordered one today. Our company gets a corporate discount as well so the price dropped down to $359. Thanks!

[Sh00t3mUp]

Allow me to say, you are an idiot, lol.
No harm meant, but if you were to read my post on one of these last pages(with a rant about my experience at future shop, best buy and walmart), you would have read that I went everywhere there (Sherway Gardens) and nobody would do it.
Best Buy = The said they would lose money, and they don't pm bundles
Futureshop= The guy said they can't do it cause they would "lose money" (rofl, hows that my problem, its their policy, yet they still didn't wanna honor it).
Walmart = Yeah, they will pm the SYSTEM. So you only get the system by itself for 369 (now 370), not the bundle.
Eb Games = the guy just said they don't pm at all.

Next time just look at the last few pages, it could have saved you some hours.

I don't read these post much often, sorry. Like i said, i wasn't expecting to buy a PS3 yesterday.

[nuberific]

Got mine today. Ordered late on the 29th. Fantastic =D.

[dux]

I was a doubter when I picked up the package but it is actually a pretty fun little game.

The only problem would be that it is too short (and in most cases too easy) but other than that the graphics are great and the gameplay is unique. The only other game I can think of that I would prefer to have would be NHL08.

Nhl08 is a greatgame, but not on the PS3, it's locked at only 30fps, very choppy compared to the 360 running at 60fps.

http://play.tm/wire/cluster/1484708



.

[omerahd]

Okay. Today was my B'day and my dad agreed to buy me a PS3, so anyways I went to Futureshop on Mavis/Brit and I asked the sales guy if they would pm Dell, he said maybe, asked the manager and I was given the same BS about them losing dough and stuff.

So, I was like might as well give Bestbuy a shot since it's right across the street. I asked the dude if he would pm dell and he said he wouldn't being the sneaky RDF'er that I am, I told the guy that I talked to the head office (does that even exist?) and they said that Bestbuy should PM the deal. And to my shock the guy without saying another word got me a PS3, HDMI Cable, and the game without hesitation and the whole transaction was pretty smooth.

[Canadianpsycho]

Wow, talk about fast. Ordered 12pm yesterday, on vehicle for delivery today.

Sucks I'm gonna miss it, the Purolator guy always shows up 30 mins before I get home from work. Thankfully the depot is only 2-4 km away.

[kemik]

Looks like the deal is dead. Removed from Dell.ca site.

[nate1280]

Looks like the deal is dead. Removed from Dell.ca site.

Ya, according to a Dell Rep, the bundle is sold out, even though there was one day left. Pissed me off to as I was about to order, just had to gather funds.

[7thEye]

Here is a great FS story:

Went in to look around and saw the 40Gib PS3s sitting there. Somer FS worker is there trying to sell a couple of guys a deal.

He has an OPEN BOX 40gib PS3, that he is bundling with Virtua Fighter 5 for 420 dollars. Some crap about saving 120 dollars (WTF????). These guys are just looking a little stunned and walk away.

Like really?? Call it FutureSCAM.

[reptar]

Ya, according to a Dell Rep, the bundle is sold out, even though there was one day left. Pissed me off to as I was about to order, just had to gather funds.

i'm actually surprised it lasted this long

[slicecom]

i'm actually surprised it lasted this long

Me too, I was SHOCKED when they extended the deal into January. This was a great deal and a great thread, but I guess it's dead now. >:(

[Bell Rep]

Phew lucky I ordered last week

[reptar]

Me too, I was SHOCKED when they extended the deal into January. This was a great deal and a great thread, but I guess it's dead now. >:(

i actually thought they would have been oos before christmas with such a good deal

[Super strokey]

Im am sooo happy with my new PS3, games are damn fun! I hope everyone else is enjoying them too. I just need to get a new TV now lol

[Ziggy007]

Nhl08 is a greatgame, but not on the PS3, it's locked at only 30fps, very choppy compared to the 360 running at 60fps.

http://play.tm/wire/cluster/1484708



.

Yeah I heard a lot of online qq'ing about the frame rate @ 30fps, but honestly aside from already reading about it you can't tell a damn thing? Choppy? No way I played a bunch of online games, and solo games with my bro and it played fine.

[salchamp]

i just wanted to say that I too am loving my PS3! I downloaded R&C demo and it's pretty fun. I also found Splinter Cell Double Agent for $19.99 from BB.

I have yet to watch Spidey 3 so it looks like I have my plans set for the weekend.

Oh, and the console looks GREAT under my tv, very sexy & ultra cool! LOL!!

[johal55]

Oh, and the console looks GREAT under my tv, very sexy & ultra cool! LOL!!

Dont forget very quiet!!! This thing barley makes a peep. Works awesome as a media server too!!:cheesygri

[Menace]

Don't forget you won't get RROD :D :cheesygri

Dont forget very quiet!!! This thing barley makes a peep. Works awesome as a media server too!!:cheesygri

[Super strokey]

How did you get it to be a media server? I watched a divx movie the other day too, was great to be able to do it! Anyone have a good TV suggestion (46+ inches)?

[salchamp]

Dont forget very quiet!!! This thing barley makes a peep. Works awesome as a media server too!!:cheesygri

Yes, very QUIET!

I have it working with TVersity, but do you know if it can work on its own with just Windows without the extra software?

[Canadianpsycho]

Is anyone sending in the packing slip for the five free movies? Or are you waiting for the official Dell invoice?

[slicecom]

Yes, very QUIET!

I have it working with TVersity, but do you know if it can work on its own with just Windows without the extra software?

It works perfectly with Windows Media Player.

[Bell Rep]

Is anyone sending in the packing slip for the five free movies? Or are you waiting for the official Dell invoice?

I am waiting for the invoice, the packing slip wont work as its not a receipt/invoice and doesnt have the price on it

[rinse]

Yes, very QUIET!

I have it working with TVersity, but do you know if it can work on its own with just Windows without the extra software?

Windows Media Player 11 does the trick, just go to your Library and enable media sharing, then set the PS3 (which WMP should recognize) to allowable and you're good to go.

[salchamp]

It works perfectly with Windows Media Player.

Hey slicecom,

I tried getting it to work with WMP but it didn't detect my ps3. can you go through the steps?

And can you access the PS3 hard drive?

[Canadianpsycho]

If its anything like the 360 you need WMP11 and go into Library and select "share" or something like that.

WMP11 will detect any networked players and ask you to allow sharing to the device.

EDIT: Whoops, already answered.

[salchamp]

If its anything like the 360 you need WMP11 and go into Library and select "share" or something like that.

WMP11 will detect any networked players and ask you to allow sharing to the device.

EDIT: Whoops, already answered.

Hmm, I couldn't see the PS3 through WMP11. I don't know what i'm doing wrong. It must be some network setting but i cant figure it out.

[slicecom]

Hmm, I couldn't see the PS3 through WMP11. I don't know what i'm doing wrong. It must be some network setting but i cant figure it out.

Go to Tools > Options > Library

Click on the Configure Sharing button

You should see an Unknown Device (Thats your PS3)

Click on Allow

Go back to your ps3 and search for servers!

[taliosfalcon]

I am waiting for the invoice, the packing slip wont work as its not a receipt/invoice and doesnt have the price on it
Dell is supposed to send the actual invoice within two weeks right? just wondering as I ordered a ps3 bundle from them back in late november, item was delivered dec 10 and still no sign of a real invoice

:confused:

[salchamp]

Go to Tools > Options > Library

Click on the Configure Sharing button

You should see an Unknown Device (Thats your PS3)

Click on Allow

Go back to your ps3 and search for servers!

Wished it worked, but that's exactly what I did. I'll try again tonight. thanks, i'll let you know.

[Bell Rep]

Dell is supposed to send the actual invoice within two weeks right? just wondering as I ordered a ps3 bundle from them back in late november, item was delivered dec 10 and still no sign of a real invoice

:confused:

I have no qlue, I received my PS3 yesterday but will be calling them later today or tomorrow

[doctorgonzo]

Dell is supposed to send the actual invoice within two weeks right? just wondering as I ordered a ps3 bundle from them back in late november, item was delivered dec 10 and still no sign of a real invoice

:confused:

I believe if you log onto your account on Dell.ca, click on your order, there is an option to specifically request a copy of invoice if you didn't get one.

[Canadianpsycho]

Score! Two copies of Ratchet and Clank in my bundle.

Friggin HDMI cable is 10 feet long... I was hoping for shorter.

[Super strokey]

Score! Two copies of Ratchet and Clank in my bundle.

Friggin HDMI cable is 10 feet long... I was hoping for shorter.


nice mate! i got a 6 foot cable, guees you were near the end when they were running out

[young__wun1515]

guess there out of stock now. cant find it on the website anymore.

[Ziggy007]

I haven't heard my PS3 make a single fan sound the entire time I have had it now. Such a quiet system (my PS3 made more noise than this)

[ender78]

Dell is supposed to send the actual invoice within two weeks right? just wondering as I ordered a ps3 bundle from them back in late november, item was delivered dec 10 and still no sign of a real invoice
:confused:

I receieved my PS3 on Dec 21st and the invoice in the last two days.

[azn_dan]

guess there out of stock now. cant find it on the website anymore.

maybe the deal isn't going on anymore? I was hoping to buy one today after i took so long to make up my mind :confused:

[johnm347]

Friggin HDMI cable is 10 feet long... I was hoping for shorter.


Ya, mine is 10' as well. Am a little concerned as I've read that you can get away with lower quality hdmi cables, but only if they're 6' or shorter. I tried to find out the specs of this cable - I called Dell for specs and they had nothing in their system on it, so they passed me on to Sony thinking it was one of their cables, and the Sony guy was confused as they only apparently make 6' and 12' lengths. :confused:

I'm actually using this cord as the connection from my receiver to my tv, and seems to be good picture quality so far. If anyone can find out what kind of cable we got (for free), please post. Thanks!

[Bell Rep]

Score! Two copies of Ratchet and Clank in my bundle.

Friggin HDMI cable is 10 feet long... I was hoping for shorter.

You got a free copy of R&C in the box ? weird how they can make that kind of mistake

[noodles]

I didn't even get my HDMI cable. Had to request they send me one and now it's not coming till at least Jan 15. :(

[tonytony2]

especially when you put your hand at the back of the unit where all the hot air seems to burst out (mine is placed horizontally).

should I be concerned about the heat? a quick search over on google shows some people bought extra fan to cool it down, but others think it's not necessary... what do you guys think ?

:confused:

[reptar]

especially when you put your hand at the back of the unit where all the hot air seems to burst out (mine is placed horizontally).

should I be concerned about the heat? a quick search over on google shows some people bought extra fan to cool it down, but others think it's not necessary... what do you guys think ?

:confused:

mine pushes a lot of warm air as well but my unit stays pretty cool

friends are telling me it just means the fans are doing their job

[Canadianpsycho]

Ya, mine is 10' as well. Am a little concerned as I've read that you can get away with lower quality hdmi cables, but only if they're 6' or shorter. I tried to find out the specs of this cable - I called Dell for specs and they had nothing in their system on it, so they passed me on to Sony thinking it was one of their cables, and the Sony guy was confused as they only apparently make 6' and 12' lengths. :confused:

I'm actually using this cord as the connection from my receiver to my tv, and seems to be good picture quality so far. If anyone can find out what kind of cable we got (for free), please post. Thanks!

Digital is digital, I wouldn't worry about it. I've used a longer DVI-HDMI cable without issues.

You got a free copy of R&C in the box ? weird how they can make that kind of mistake

Yep, got two copies. Doesn't make up for my $1200 car repair bill I got today.

especially when you put your hand at the back of the unit where all the hot air seems to burst out (mine is placed horizontally).

should I be concerned about the heat? a quick search over on google shows some people bought extra fan to cool it down, but others think it's not necessary... what do you guys think ?

:confused:

From all the stress testing I've read the ps3 is pretty reliable.


Is it just me or is the PSN slow?

[soccerman7]

Since the Dell Deal is not available any longer what else is out there for good deals on the PS3?

[Talamasca]

Go to Tools > Options > Library

Click on the Configure Sharing button

You should see an Unknown Device (Thats your PS3)

Click on Allow

Go back to your ps3 and search for servers!

Awesome, thank you! Man, this PS3 keeps getting better and better! Maybe in the next Folding@Home update, they'll be able to play music off a media server instead of just music on the PS3's hard drive.

[leafs]

Would anyone be willing to post a scan or send me a copy of their receipt for their PS3? So I can send in for the 5 free blueray disks? I am getting a PS3 for free by signing up for Symaptico for 1 year through dell and won't have a receipt to send in.

Thanks in advance

[Bell Rep]

Would anyone be willing to post a scan or send me a copy of their receipt for their PS3? So I can send in for the 5 free blueray disks? I am getting a PS3 for free by signing up for Symaptico for 1 year through dell and won't have a receipt to send in.

Thanks in advance

I dont think someone who is sending theirs in for free movies would give you a copy, just go to FS/BB and buy a system and refund it

[doctorgonzo]

Would anyone be willing to post a scan or send me a copy of their receipt for their PS3? So I can send in for the 5 free blueray disks? I am getting a PS3 for free by signing up for Symaptico for 1 year through dell and won't have a receipt to send in.

Thanks in advance

Even if anyone was willing to do this for you it wouldn't work. PS3s are all serialized and the serial number of each one is on the receipt.

At best you could try using the packing invoice you receive when you get your PS3.

But really - you're already getting a free PS3 - if you don't get the 5 free movies I really don't think you'll be hurting.

[mawti]

So what, you're going to photoshop my name, or at the very least, my address, off my invoice?

Ya after I send mine off, and receive my 5 free movies in my hand. Sure, I can send you a copy of mine. ;)

Anyways, I wonder how many people out there are still running around trying to PM this deal? Had my PS3 for a week now, and never been happier. Built in WiFi is fantastic. Still waiting for my copy of COD4 from Dell though.

[reptar]

Would anyone be willing to post a scan or send me a copy of their receipt for their PS3? So I can send in for the 5 free blueray disks? I am getting a PS3 for free by signing up for Symaptico for 1 year through dell and won't have a receipt to send in.

Thanks in advance


why would someone risk not getting their free blu rays for u?

[Super strokey]

why would someone risk not getting their free blu rays for u?

well he did say thanks in advance lol

[leafs]

well he did say thanks in advance lol

He is right I did say Thanks in advance

Sorry didn't realize the PS3's were serialized and are supposed to match the receipt. I guess that is why they are asking for the receipt as well as the upc.

[Canadianpsycho]

He is right I did say Thanks in advance

Sorry didn't realize the PS3's were serialized and are supposed to match the receipt. I guess that is why they are asking for the receipt as well as the upc.

I don't have my receipt yet, but even if there is/isn't a serial number there's going to be a shipping address listed. Its going to look weird if you have two different addresses listed. And what happens if they record both addresses for the 1 household limit? That's another way someone can get screwed out of 100-150 bucks worth of free movies. I only really plan on keeping maybe FMJ as I don't own it yet... But I can still sell the others or trade 'em.

[nate1280]

While not at the same price ($399.99 now), the package is back up on Dell's site. They were out of stock for one day (the last day of a sale), and mysteriously have stock the next day. Gotta love it.

[slicecom]

While not at the same price ($399.99 now), the package is back up on Dell's site. They were out of stock for one day (the last day of a sale), and mysteriously have stock the next day. Gotta love it.

That sucks for those who waited till the last minute, but you can't really complain. They DID extend the sale by a whole week after all!

[salchamp]

Hey guys,

Does anyone have recommendations for the free DVD's in each catagory?

Thanks!

[Super strokey]

That sucks for those who waited till the last minute, but you can't really complain. They DID extend the sale by a whole week after all!

Yep its a fantasitc value! One of the best deals i have gotten in a while. Loving my PS3

[Bell Rep]

Hey guys,

Does anyone have recommendations for the free DVD's in each catagory?

Thanks!

I am choosing Wild Hogs, Swordfish, The Devil's Rejects, S.W.A.T., Chain Reaction

[logistiks]

my ps3 died after week. I had couple of crashes while i was playing ratchet, and one day it crashed, rebooted and disc doesnt load anymore. Not just RC, i tried uncharted, spiderman. If you do search on google "ps3 disc not loading" it seems like a wide spread problem. Somewhat like RROD for 360.

PISSSED. I pmed with futureshop so i just exchanged for another one that may be faulty. If this one breaks again, i am going to refund it and 360 falcon board.

[reptar]

my ps3 died after week. I had couple of crashes while i was playing ratchet, and one day it crashed, rebooted and disc doesnt load anymore. Not just RC, i tried uncharted, spiderman. If you do search on google "ps3 disc not loading" it seems like a wide spread problem. Somewhat like RROD for 360.

PISSSED. I pmed with futureshop so i just exchanged for another one that may be faulty. If this one breaks again, i am going to refund it and 360 falcon board.

did you notice any symptoms before they crashed?

ps3 got really hot?
ps3 had a message about over heating and shut itself down?

[slicecom]

my ps3 died after week. I had couple of crashes while i was playing ratchet, and one day it crashed, rebooted and disc doesnt load anymore. Not just RC, i tried uncharted, spiderman. If you do search on google "ps3 disc not loading" it seems like a wide spread problem. Somewhat like RROD for 360.

PISSSED. I pmed with futureshop so i just exchanged for another one that may be faulty. If this one breaks again, i am going to refund it and 360 falcon board.

Wow that sucks! Hopefully this one works out better for you. Exchanging a PS3 due to reliability problems for a 360 (yes, even one with the falcon board) is absolutely insane though. :lol:

[Super strokey]

Wow that sucks! Hopefully this one works out better for you. Exchanging a PS3 due to reliability problems for a 360 (yes, even one with the falcon board) is absolutely insane though. :lol:

Yeah no doubt, all 360s have a flaw in them according to MS themselves. The PS3 is much much more reliable. People have tried to kill them before to no avail. I also dont think that comparing any consoles failure rate to that of the the 360 is smart or fair cause teh 360 fails tonnes and the PS3 is supposed to be less than 1%, so it cant be that wide spread at all. A fishy post... stinks of fanboy

[Dr Butcher]

the PS3 is supposed to be less than 1%, so it cant be that wide spread at all. A fishy post... stinks of fanboy

Source?

[slicecom]

Source?

PS3's failure rate is actually about .02%:

http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/678514/Sony_PS3_Failure_Rate_At_02.html

360's by comparison is rumored to be around 33%.

[Dr Butcher]

Nice, straight from the mouth of Sony...

M$ says their failure rate is within 3-6%....... ;)

[logistiks]

I am not a fanboy as I own wii,360 and now ps3. I speak from my experience. Did not over heat, everything was good. Couple of game crashes here and there and one day it doesnt read any games. I am no fanboy as I loved ratchet and clank and I was pissed when I forgot to save my game data as I gotten far as where you look for parts for this ship ratchet wanted to fix.

Apparently they cut corners for the 40 gig version to bring the cost down. Failure rate for 40 gig may be higher than any other.

[Bell Rep]

PS3's failure rate is actually about .02%:

http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/678514/Sony_PS3_Failure_Rate_At_02.html

360's by comparison is rumored to be around 33%.

Damn and people still want a 360

Yesterday I showed my buddies the infamous RROD videos on Youtube knowing that they are a Xbox fan and they changed their mind on buying one, they quickly jumped on the Sony side

[Dr Butcher]

Damn and people still want a 360

Yesterday I showed my buddies the infamous RROD videos on Youtube knowing that they are a Xbox fan and they changed their mind on buying one, they quickly jumped on the Sony side

What's the PS3 warranty compared to the 360?

[Bell Rep]

What's the PS3 warranty compared to the 360?

I believe the 360 is 3 years? and the PS3 is 1 year

MS has nice warrenty but you probably have to RMA it every year

[slicecom]

Nice, straight from the mouth of Sony...

M$ says their failure rate is within 3-6%....... ;)

I couldn't find that M$ statistic or I would have posted it as well. Obviously there is no way to get unbiased statistics on this, but even if you go by the official stats handed out by M$ and Sony themselves, the PS3 is 150 to 300 times more reliable than the 360.

[Xon]

I believe the 360 is 3 years? and the PS3 is 1 year

MS has nice warrenty but you probably have to RMA it every year

The standard 360 warranty is 1 year, but if it goes RROD it gets extended another three years. Alternatively, you can pay $60 to get a 2 year warranty extension thru microsoft to be covered in case anything non rrod goes wrong.

[Dr Butcher]

*Knock on wood* My launch 360 is still going strong.

I haven't touched my PS3 since last New Year, my warranty is expired and I've probably got 3 hours of play time on it.

I got my stat from this article:

http://www.ripten.com/2007/07/03/failure-rate-xbox-360-high-as-33-sony-ps3-less-than-1/

It's full of scientific data from Best Buy employees and EB Games employees. :rolleyes:

[Shir]

my ps3 died after week. I had couple of crashes while i was playing ratchet, and one day it crashed, rebooted and disc doesnt load anymore.

That's a strange coincidence. Last weekend, I was at a friend's watching him play Ratchet and Clank and it also crashed on him. We just rebooted it and resumed playing, good thing for the auto-saves. He's got an 80Gb tho.

[menaknow]

I returned my PS3 for an exchange because of a loose HDMI port that won't keep the video on the screen during game play, (think the fan vibration causes it to move).

But after hearing everyones issue and the fact it might be OOS, starting to worry about getting a worse off version!

Wish I could have tried PM now, I usually hate trying to PM at FS and BB and prefer to reward with the lowest price store my business, but this wait for shipping on exchanges is getting to me :confused:

[Wheatkingz]

Dell has posted a similar deal for the ps3 bundle (console + game + hdmi cables) but it's slightly more expensive at $400 (vs. $370 previously). It still looks like a decent deal though.

For the record, FS (Yonge and Dundas) PM'd the bundle for me on Monday Although they ran out of RaC and said I could get the price but not the game nor could I switch another game for it (although they did upgrade my cables b/c the cheaper ones were sold out - sweet!). However, I did buy COD4 ($10 cheaper b/c Dell advertised a lower price) and when the cashier asked if FS was switching COD for RaC, I said 'sure'. So, in the end, I got the same deal and with the game I actually wanted more!

Ps. BB wouldn't pm - they said they don't pm bundles.
pps. Dell also advertised Madden 08 for $15 cheaper and BB did pm though.

[menaknow]

However, I did buy COD4 ($10 cheaper b/c Dell advertised a lower price) and when the cashier asked if FS was switching COD for RaC, I said 'sure'.

I ordered my COD4 from Dell on Dec 28, 2007....
Estimated shipping time is Jan 15, 2008 >:(

[geush]

the 40gb ps3 component arent more cheap the cell processor cost less, consume less power and produce less heat,

I would say they are more reliable

I played Alot with my ps3, and never encountered a crash and it run pretty cold

in all electronic equipement theres bound to be some defective, you just got unlucky

the 0.02% means there will be some defective unit

I know 5 people who have a xbox 360, out of those 5, 3 have got the red ring,

I'm till waiting for the other 2 to get their ring...

[deezz]

@ SALCHAMP and BELLREP


Salchamp don't listen to Bellrep!!!

Bellrep! WTF?! Out of the list of movies available in the offer those are quite possibly the worst movies on the list! Wild Hogs? SWAT?? Chain Reaction?! Okay, maybe Swordfish and The Devil's Rejects might be personal picks, which, if I try REALLY really hard I might understand.

I mean, okay, I apologize if this sounds like flaming, which I guess it is...but let me explain my standpoint. I got a HD LCD tv recently, and that pushed me over the edge to purchase a PS3, as I wanted to play COD4, but also experience High Definition picture in all it's glorious colour and sharpness. So from the standpoint of getting the most out of my HD tv, and my PS3, there are certain movies on this Blu-Ray offer that I feel would allow me to have as much of the experience as this list would allow. Now, I also enjoy really well made movies, and although not all of the movies on this list would qualify as good movies, some would definitely bring a more entertainment value to the table than others.

But Wild Hogs over The Prestige AND Pirates? The Devil's Rejects over American Psycho?

Salchamp, I would definitely recommend you cross-reference your picks with Rottentomatoes and DVD-Talk. DVD-Talk is a great website because they not only review the movie itself, but also the QUALITY of the image and sound of the high definition picture on Blu-Ray dvd's (as well as HD-Dvds and SD-DVDs). So, for some of the older movies on this list, it would be pertinent to know how technically sound the transfer was from regular film to high definition picture, and what quality the audio was transferred with too.

So for me, wanting to experience as much of the potential that high definition has to offer, I would naturally choose Pirates OR The Prestige because I know that they are movies that were #1: Good movies, and #2: contain special visual and sound effects that I would definitely want to check out in High Definition. Wild Hogs? Universally panned as a terrible movie...why waste your time?? If you wanna get that full experience of things blowing up and debris and sweat flying, not to mention Keira Knightly's or Scarlett Johansson's hotness, shoot man...ya know? But if a not-even-that-funny male orgy is your type of thing then...hey, chacun son gout!

That said, I know you're going to say that's why Swordfish would be a good pick...but Swordfish is up against some REALLY stiff competition in it's category on the list! The original Superman is a movie that still stands up as a superhero movie to be reckoned with. The musical score still gives me goosebumps, and cinematically it is breathtaking at times, especially at for some scenes with Clark on the farm. I actually bought it because I picked Full Metal Jacket, and the picture looks amazing. Granted the movie was made in '78 or so, but they did an amazing job with the transfer. The opening scenes on Krypton looked so rich and vibrant with colour. And Full Metal Jacket itself, I mean, come on!! It's Stanley Kubrick on war! The movie in one word: riveting. The psychoanalysis of some of the soldiers is shocking and moving at the same time. The action is loud and gritty. The Blu-Ray for both Superman and FMJ were both praised for how good the picture looks, and well they sound.

And finally, American Psycho. I mean, if you're looking for a gory horror movie in the traditional mangled-faced, silent, mutated killer genre, then I can't judge. But American Psycho is definitely a horror-thriller not to be missed. Christian Bale is at his best here, playing a serial killer extremely well. He definitely comes off as disturbed, but in a very personal, calm, and in need of years of therapy kind of a way. The movie is awesome. I mean, if you want to see a good movie, on top of one having the blud, goots, and psychoticness, you can't go wrong with American Psycho!!

The last two categories are just a toss-up of bad and/or boring movies that I won't really criticize; they really are up to whatever your personal preference is cuz you can go wrong with all these movies. But out of the first three, I would definitely avoid Wild Hogs and the Devil's Rejects, and recommend Superman and Full Metal Jacket as they are really really well done movies that would definitely be enjoyed.

My Picks were: Pirates, Full Metal Jacket, American Psycho, The Patriot, The Last Waltz.

I picked The Patriot because I'll take a Mel Gibson flick (even if he has outed himself as being anti-semitic lol) over Colin Farell and the trash that Ultraviolet is anyday.

I was gonna pick Hart's War, but I was interested in seeing what Scorcese's little bio on The Band would be like, and to hear some good tunes from some classic classic rock artists. I dunno, I might regret that one if it gets too damn country lol


Salchamp, I hope this helps. Even if they are free movies, how much better would you feel if you thoroughly enjoyed most of them and discovered something new about film? I'd feel great!!

Bellrep, I hope you have time to change your picks. If not, again, I apologize for flaming, but I couldn't let salchamp pick those movies!! I don't mean to criticize your taste, because everyone's is personal and I can definitely respect that. And maybe you only have a SD or 720p TV and thus aren't too concerned with seeing things in high definition. And that's cool too. But when certain movies get poorly reviewed not by one critic, but by many, as well as by audiences, then usually it means that there is a trend going on with that movie. And also, I hope that this helps choosing movies that will net you the full experience of high definition.

[JohnyO]

I believe if you log onto your account on Dell.ca, click on your order, there is an option to specifically request a copy of invoice if you didn't get one.

I ordered my PS3 on Dec. 26th, got the unit on Dec. 28th. Just received the receipt today via mail.

[Bell Rep]

@ SALCHAMP and BELLREP


Salchamp don't listen to Bellrep!!!

Bellrep! WTF?! Out of the list of movies available in the offer those are quite possibly the worst movies on the list! Wild Hogs? SWAT?? Chain Reaction?! Okay, maybe Swordfish and The Devil's Rejects might be personal picks, which, if I try REALLY really hard I might understand.

I mean, okay, I apologize if this sounds like flaming, which I guess it is...but let me explain my standpoint. I got a HD LCD tv recently, and that pushed me over the edge to purchase a PS3, as I wanted to play COD4, but also experience High Definition picture in all it's glorious colour and sharpness. So from the standpoint of getting the most out of my HD tv, and my PS3, there are certain movies on this Blu-Ray offer that I feel would allow me to have as much of the experience as this list would allow. Now, I also enjoy really well made movies, and although not all of the movies on this list would qualify as good movies, some would definitely bring a more entertainment value to the table than others.

But Wild Hogs over The Prestige AND Pirates? The Devil's Rejects over American Psycho?

Salchamp, I would definitely recommend you cross-reference your picks with Rottentomatoes and DVD-Talk. DVD-Talk is a great website because they not only review the movie itself, but also the QUALITY of the image and sound of the high definition picture on Blu-Ray dvd's (as well as HD-Dvds and SD-DVDs). So, for some of the older movies on this list, it would be pertinent to know how technically sound the transfer was from regular film to high definition picture, and what quality the audio was transferred with too.

So for me, wanting to experience as much of the potential that high definition has to offer, I would naturally choose Pirates OR The Prestige because I know that they are movies that were #1: Good movies, and #2: contain special visual and sound effects that I would definitely want to check out in High Definition. Wild Hogs? Universally panned as a terrible movie...why waste your time?? If you wanna get that full experience of things blowing up and debris and sweat flying, not to mention Keira Knightly's or Scarlett Johansson's hotness, shoot man...ya know? But if a not-even-that-funny male orgy is your type of thing then...hey, chacun son gout!

That said, I know you're going to say that's why Swordfish would be a good pick...but Swordfish is up against some REALLY stiff competition in it's category on the list! The original Superman is a movie that still stands up as a superhero movie to be reckoned with. The musical score still gives me goosebumps, and cinematically it is breathtaking at times, especially at for some scenes with Clark on the farm. I actually bought it because I picked Full Metal Jacket, and the picture looks amazing. Granted the movie was made in '78 or so, but they did an amazing job with the transfer. The opening scenes on Krypton looked so rich and vibrant with colour. And Full Metal Jacket itself, I mean, come on!! It's Stanley Kubrick on war! The movie in one word: riveting. The psychoanalysis of some of the soldiers is shocking and moving at the same time. The action is loud and gritty. The Blu-Ray for both Superman and FMJ were both praised for how good the picture looks, and well they sound.

And finally, American Psycho. I mean, if you're looking for a gory horror movie in the traditional mangled-faced, silent, mutated killer genre, then I can't judge. But American Psycho is definitely a horror-thriller not to be missed. Christian Bale is at his best here, playing a serial killer extremely well. He definitely comes off as disturbed, but in a very personal, calm, and in need of years of therapy kind of a way. The movie is awesome. I mean, if you want to see a good movie, on top of one having the blud, goots, and psychoticness, you can't go wrong with American Psycho!!

The last two categories are just a toss-up of bad and/or boring movies that I won't really criticize; they really are up to whatever your personal preference is cuz you can go wrong with all these movies. But out of the first three, I would definitely avoid Wild Hogs and the Devil's Rejects, and recommend Superman and Full Metal Jacket as they are really really well done movies that would definitely be enjoyed.

My Picks were: Pirates, Full Metal Jacket, American Psycho, The Patriot, The Last Waltz.

I picked The Patriot because I'll take a Mel Gibson flick (even if he has outed himself as being anti-semitic lol) over Colin Farell and the trash that Ultraviolet is anyday.

I was gonna pick Hart's War, but I was interested in seeing what Scorcese's little bio on The Band would be like, and to hear some good tunes from some classic classic rock artists. I dunno, I might regret that one if it gets too damn country lol


Salchamp, I hope this helps. Even if they are free movies, how much better would you feel if you thoroughly enjoyed most of them and discovered something new about film? I'd feel great!!

Bellrep, I hope you have time to change your picks. If not, again, I apologize for flaming, but I couldn't let salchamp pick those movies!! I don't mean to criticize your taste, because everyone's is personal and I can definitely respect that. And maybe you only have a SD or 720p TV and thus aren't too concerned with seeing things in high definition. And that's cool too. But when certain movies get poorly reviewed not by one critic, but by many, as well as by audiences, then usually it means that there is a trend going on with that movie. And also, I hope that this helps choosing movies that will net you the full experience of high definition.

You didnt factor in that I already have Pirates Of The Caribbean, Hart's War, and The Patriot. American Psycho looks boring to me, I dont plan to watch The Devil's Rejects. Full Metal Jacket to me didnt have enought action.

Ohhhh... he dont have to pick exactly what I picked thats why I said "this is what I am choosing" not "you should get these"

This is a bunch of non sense and stupid pn your half

[Sh00t3mUp]

Ordered my Ps3 late Wednesday night, and received today in the afternoon. LOVE YOU DELL +1 on shippin!

[menaknow]

Ordered my Ps3 late Wednesday night, and received today in the afternoon. LOVE YOU DELL +1 on shippin!

Whoa that was quick. My initial shipment took two days, 1 day to acknowledge the order and to ship it out, and another day for Purolator to get it to me.

[deezz]

Bellrep. Well shoot...if you've already got Hart's War and The Patriot then hey, what can I say? You never said that, so how could I factor that in? I neither know you or your movie collection. Salchamp asked for recommendations for what he should pick. Assuming he doesn't have any Blu-Ray movies, or any of the movies on this list, which I think is a logical assumption since Salchamp didn't say which ones he had either, I made a recommendation based on that. You never stated that you already had some of these movies, which would have been a pertinent statement because assuming someone didn't have any of these movies, your picks sounded somewhat odd. I know you never said he had to get what you were getting, but your reply was in response to a post that asked for recommendations, which you even quoted in your reply. Now I'm sure you bought Pirates, The Patriot, and Hart's War beforehand for a specific reason, because they weren't half-bad movies! So why not include that information in your reply? But Wild Hogs and the Devil's Rejects are bad movies!! Now I guess I should assume you're choosing Wild Hogs because you've seen and/or own The Prestige and didn't like it. But for someone that my not have seen or own any or all of the movies in category one, Wild Hogs would be my LAST recommendation.

That said, I highly doubt that my posting was non-sensical or stupid in any way. I never said that he had to get any of these movies either...I simply recommended movies that I know to be good, and the ones that were best reviewed by the general public, which means they were enjoyed by many on average.

American Psycho is definitely not a boring movie...if you get the chance you should check it out. Great writing, dialogue, acting, and insane goriness too all rolled in one package. Full Metal Jacket was a war movie about more than just the "action." It's along the same vein of Jarhead, analysing psychological aspects of war on the soldiers, not just pulling triggers and killing people.

In your shoes, I dunno, Devil's Rejects & Ultraviolet both are bad movies, not much choice there, so I hope you can exchange it for something better...I may try to do that with The Patriot and The Last Waltz!

I hope that helps...

[salchamp]

deezz,

Thanks very much for the great response, with you help and the others, I'll have my selections in the mail by Monday!

And I still can't get Windows Media Player to 'see' the PS3 on the network. My pc is directly connected while the PS3 is connected wirelessly. Does anyone with a better networking background than me can give me a hand?

And finally, it looks like he 'R1' on my controller stopped working! I last used the controller on Sunday...i hope this is it for defective items.

Cheers!!





@ SALCHAMP and BELLREP


Salchamp don't listen to Bellrep!!!

Bellrep! WTF?! Out of the list of movies available in the offer those are quite possibly the worst movies on the list! Wild Hogs? SWAT?? Chain Reaction?! Okay, maybe Swordfish and The Devil's Rejects might be personal picks, which, if I try REALLY really hard I might understand.

I mean, okay, I apologize if this sounds like flaming, which I guess it is...but let me explain my standpoint. I got a HD LCD tv recently, and that pushed me over the edge to purchase a PS3, as I wanted to play COD4, but also experience High Definition picture in all it's glorious colour and sharpness. So from the standpoint of getting the most out of my HD tv, and my PS3, there are certain movies on this Blu-Ray offer that I feel would allow me to have as much of the experience as this list would allow. Now, I also enjoy really well made movies, and although not all of the movies on this list would qualify as good movies, some would definitely bring a more entertainment value to the table than others.

But Wild Hogs over The Prestige AND Pirates? The Devil's Rejects over American Psycho?

Salchamp, I would definitely recommend you cross-reference your picks with Rottentomatoes and DVD-Talk. DVD-Talk is a great website because they not only review the movie itself, but also the QUALITY of the image and sound of the high definition picture on Blu-Ray dvd's (as well as HD-Dvds and SD-DVDs). So, for some of the older movies on this list, it would be pertinent to know how technically sound the transfer was from regular film to high definition picture, and what quality the audio was transferred with too.

So for me, wanting to experience as much of the potential that high definition has to offer, I would naturally choose Pirates OR The Prestige because I know that they are movies that were #1: Good movies, and #2: contain special visual and sound effects that I would definitely want to check out in High Definition. Wild Hogs? Universally panned as a terrible movie...why waste your time?? If you wanna get that full experience of things blowing up and debris and sweat flying, not to mention Keira Knightly's or Scarlett Johansson's hotness, shoot man...ya know? But if a not-even-that-funny male orgy is your type of thing then...hey, chacun son gout!

That said, I know you're going to say that's why Swordfish would be a good pick...but Swordfish is up against some REALLY stiff competition in it's category on the list! The original Superman is a movie that still stands up as a superhero movie to be reckoned with. The musical score still gives me goosebumps, and cinematically it is breathtaking at times, especially at for some scenes with Clark on the farm. I actually bought it because I picked Full Metal Jacket, and the picture looks amazing. Granted the movie was made in '78 or so, but they did an amazing job with the transfer. The opening scenes on Krypton looked so rich and vibrant with colour. And Full Metal Jacket itself, I mean, come on!! It's Stanley Kubrick on war! The movie in one word: riveting. The psychoanalysis of some of the soldiers is shocking and moving at the same time. The action is loud and gritty. The Blu-Ray for both Superman and FMJ were both praised for how good the picture looks, and well they sound.

And finally, American Psycho. I mean, if you're looking for a gory horror movie in the traditional mangled-faced, silent, mutated killer genre, then I can't judge. But American Psycho is definitely a horror-thriller not to be missed. Christian Bale is at his best here, playing a serial killer extremely well. He definitely comes off as disturbed, but in a very personal, calm, and in need of years of therapy kind of a way. The movie is awesome. I mean, if you want to see a good movie, on top of one having the blud, goots, and psychoticness, you can't go wrong with American Psycho!!

The last two categories are just a toss-up of bad and/or boring movies that I won't really criticize; they really are up to whatever your personal preference is cuz you can go wrong with all these movies. But out of the first three, I would definitely avoid Wild Hogs and the Devil's Rejects, and recommend Superman and Full Metal Jacket as they are really really well done movies that would definitely be enjoyed.

My Picks were: Pirates, Full Metal Jacket, American Psycho, The Patriot, The Last Waltz.

I picked The Patriot because I'll take a Mel Gibson flick (even if he has outed himself as being anti-semitic lol) over Colin Farell and the trash that Ultraviolet is anyday.

I was gonna pick Hart's War, but I was interested in seeing what Scorcese's little bio on The Band would be like, and to hear some good tunes from some classic classic rock artists. I dunno, I might regret that one if it gets too damn country lol


Salchamp, I hope this helps. Even if they are free movies, how much better would you feel if you thoroughly enjoyed most of them and discovered something new about film? I'd feel great!!

Bellrep, I hope you have time to change your picks. If not, again, I apologize for flaming, but I couldn't let salchamp pick those movies!! I don't mean to criticize your taste, because everyone's is personal and I can definitely respect that. And maybe you only have a SD or 720p TV and thus aren't too concerned with seeing things in high definition. And that's cool too. But when certain movies get poorly reviewed not by one critic, but by many, as well as by audiences, then usually it means that there is a trend going on with that movie. And also, I hope that this helps choosing movies that will net you the full experience of high definition.

[Slapshot747]

My brothers kid is having troubles with his 40gb ps3..i told him to take it back..they got it dec19th..so there should be no troubles returning it to FS..I told him to go with the 80gb...FS is not selling it with the 3 games now..just motorstorm...can he still get that deal they had on a week ago?...thanks for any help..

[Bell Rep]

My brothers kid is having troubles with his 40gb ps3..i told him to take it back..they got it dec19th..so there should be no troubles returning it to FS..I told him to go with the 80gb...FS is not selling it with the 3 games now..just motorstorm...can he still get that deal they had on a week ago?...thanks for any help..

No he cant.

[jooshua]

No he cant.

Umm yes he can but is $400 now on dell's site.. same bundle

[Bell Rep]

Umm yes he can but is $400 now on dell's site.. same bundle

Same bundle different price

He said (look below)

My brothers kid is having troubles with his 40gb ps3..i told him to take it back..they got it dec19th..so there should be no troubles returning it to FS..I told him to go with the 80gb...FS is not selling it with the 3 games now..just motorstorm...can he still get that deal they had on a week ago?...thanks for any help..

Hes doesnt want the Dell deal, he wants the FS deal with 3 games that they had last week

[rambokid]

I ordered my COD4 from Dell on Dec 28, 2007....
Estimated shipping time is Jan 15, 2008 >:(You should have cancel it and get from BB for only $40. I did at BDay, there were a bunch on the bin. COD4 on 1080P rocks.

[menaknow]

You should have cancel it and get from BB for only $40. I did at BDay, there were a bunch on the bin. COD4 on 1080P rocks.

Didn't want to deal with the Boxing Day crowd. If I knew there were a bunch of the bin I would have tried going out later in the day however... ah well.

Right now I'm waiting for my PS3 exchange also from dell but yeah my PS3 is connected to a 1080 capable LCD... can't wait!

[zero_2003]

my ps3 died after week. I had couple of crashes while i was playing ratchet, and one day it crashed, rebooted and disc doesnt load anymore. Not just RC, i tried uncharted, spiderman. If you do search on google "ps3 disc not loading" it seems like a wide spread problem. Somewhat like RROD for 360.

PISSSED. I pmed with futureshop so i just exchanged for another one that may be faulty. If this one breaks again, i am going to refund it and 360 falcon board.

I had the same issue with my PS3.

Called Sony rep right away and they're now sending me a box to ship the PS3 back to Sony for an exchange.

[Formula1]

Anyone still waiting for their receipt? I ordered on Boxing Day. I would like my receipt so I can order my 5 free BluRay movies.

[Bell Rep]

Anyone still waiting for their receipt? I ordered on Boxing Day. I would like my receipt so I can order my 5 free BluRay movies.

Still waiting should be here 2 weeks after the shipped date

You can also goto Dell.ca and goto My Orders I think and request a invoice that way

[rambokid]

My kids were playing and installing backgrounds.

The original wave background was black, now it has too much white level. The other colors are fine, just the original setting. How do I reduce the white level back to the factory default. Tried the brightness and restore to default, no go.

WTH, is it broken :mad:

[slicecom]

My kids were playing and installing backgrounds.

The original wave background was black, now it has too much white level. The other colors are fine, just the original setting. How do I reduce the white level back to the factory default. Tried the brightness and restore to default, no go.

WTH, is it broken :mad:

:lol: The background changes as the day goes by. When it's bright outside it will get light and when it's dark outside it's black.

[Bell Rep]

:lol: The background changes as the day goes by. When it's bright outside it will get light and when it's dark outside it's black.

How do you get it to do that ?

[rambokid]

:lol: The background changes as the day goes by. When it's bright outside it will get light and when it's dark outside it's black.+1, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XMB :-0 :o :lol:

[Formula1]

How do you get it to do that ?

That's the default setting. Check it out at night and day and also early morning and when the sun sets.

[rambokid]

On the Get Your 5 Free BR movies form, there are "**" for the Email Address field. Is email needed on the form? Those fine prints are not readable. I would pass unless it is required :D

[Bell Rep]

On the Get Your 5 Free BR movies form, there are "**" for the Email Address field. Is email needed on the form? Those fine prints are not readable. I would pass unless it is required :D

It does say fill that out if you want to receive some news or whatever via email so I dont think its required but I would add one just to be safe

[Aj23]

Not sure why 30 buck off a PS3 is impressive ... the 40 GB you can get it for 333 and the 80 for 425 at TRU online using an amex

How do I go about getting this deal? Can I do in store after and change the payment to gift cards to save some extra? and also could I price match to get dells current bundles?