Bringing Back US PS3, from New York - Blu-ray Forum

Yuzo · 02-05-2008, 10:36 PM

i had the 60GB UK model, which i am going to sell to fund my US console.

.. to be honest i may just import from Video Games Plus website.

they have the 80GB US console for $520, plus a postage fee (they avoid custom charges).

and considering not many US suppliers have any 80GB left, this could be the best option... plus i can use my New York money on Blu-rays when i am over there

reiella · 02-05-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yuzo

i had the 60GB UK model, which i am going to sell to fund my US console.

.. to be honest i may just import from Video Games Plus website.

they have the 80GB US console for $520, plus a postage fee (they avoid custom charges).

and considering not many US suppliers have any 80GB left, this could be the best option... plus i can use my New York money on Blu-rays when i am over there

Ah. I see, I misunderstood your take

.

Ya, from the 60 UK to 80 US you're really not missing much on the compatibility side. Only thing to warn with, of course, if you need warranty service, you're pretty much out of luck.

supersix4 · 02-05-2008, 10:40 PM

I wouldnt you know you can add a us hard drive to it for like another 40-100$ and at 399$ youd still pay less

Yuzo · 02-05-2008, 10:44 PM

is the 40GB version identical to the 80GB version?

... apart from the HDD size ofcourse

(i am not interested in backwards compatable)

supersix4 · 02-05-2008, 10:45 PM

yeah from my understanding both have wifi, hdmi exc. I also think they both cant do ps2 games like the first gen 60gb's ....

actionhank · 02-05-2008, 11:08 PM

If you want it cheaper you can order it from Amazon.com and have it delivered to wherever you're staying. By cheaper, I mean that you wont have to pay New York's ludicrous 8.3% sales tax on top of the $399, saving of $32.117. However if you're not staying long you might have to pay for expedited shipping. Nice hotels will gladly take delivery to your room, don't know about Motel 8 though...

As for customs I doubt they'll hassle you about it, from my experience they're only worried about fruits and vegetables. But I've never been to the UK so don't know

Shin-Ra · 02-05-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersix14

I also think they both cant do ps2 games like the first gen 60gb's ....

The 80GB has lower PS2 compatibility than the US 60GB, not none at all.

Clark Kent · 02-05-2008, 11:51 PM

The 40 GB doesn't play SACDs and has fewer USB ports than the 80 GB model

Mastrodisastro · 02-06-2008, 06:51 PM

US 80 GB is like your 60 model with bigger disk.
If you can better choice is 80GB model.

02-05-2008, 11:08 PM	#6
actionhank Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada	If you want it cheaper you can order it from Amazon.com and have it delivered to wherever you're staying. By cheaper, I mean that you wont have to pay New York's ludicrous 8.3% sales tax on top of the $399, saving of $32.117. However if you're not staying long you might have to pay for expedited shipping. Nice hotels will gladly take delivery to your room, don't know about Motel 8 though... As for customs I doubt they'll hassle you about it, from my experience they're only worried about fruits and vegetables. But I've never been to the UK so don't know Last edited by actionhank; 02-05-2008 at 11:11 PM.

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02-05-2008, 10:36 PM	#1
Yuzo Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:48	i had the 60GB UK model, which i am going to sell to fund my US console. .. to be honest i may just import from Video Games Plus website. they have the 80GB US console for $520, plus a postage fee (they avoid custom charges). and considering not many US suppliers have any 80GB left, this could be the best option... plus i can use my New York money on Blu-rays when i am over there

02-05-2008, 10:40 PM	#3
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	I wouldnt you know you can add a us hard drive to it for like another 40-100$ and at 399$ youd still pay less

02-05-2008, 10:44 PM	#4
Yuzo Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:48	is the 40GB version identical to the 80GB version? ... apart from the HDD size ofcourse (i am not interested in backwards compatable)

02-05-2008, 10:45 PM	#5
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	yeah from my understanding both have wifi, hdmi exc. I also think they both cant do ps2 games like the first gen 60gb's ....

02-05-2008, 11:51 PM	#8
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	The 40 GB doesn't play SACDs and has fewer USB ports than the 80 GB model

02-06-2008, 06:51 PM	#9
Mastrodisastro Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Italy	US 80 GB is like your 60 model with bigger disk. If you can better choice is 80GB model.

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