Ready To Buy A Playstation 3D TV?
It's getting close to release date and the options for where to buy Playstation 3D TV bundles are widening. Exact launch dates in different regions have been announced, with the US and Canada looking to be November 13th. UK and Europe will follow on November 18th. That puts all launches just before Black Friday, the biggest online sales date of the year and in time for the Christmas rush. At this point any options to buy Playstation 3D TV bundles are limited to pre order until the actual launch dates.
On this page you'll find the options you've got for a Playstation 3D TV pre order, with a focus on pricing in different regions and news on what you'll get in the bundles - including who's offering the best deals, which game or games are shipping in the bundles, and how many pairs of glasses are included.
Playstation 3D TV pre order is still a good idea even though we're close to release date, although the early offers of bundles including two games expired on September 30th. Major online stores such as Amazon and Gamestop were offering a deal where they'll ship both games with any Playstation 3D TV pre order. It's not clear how popular the preorder option has been, but clearly if you buy now before the general release date you are guaranteeing to get a model early on with no waiting.
The risk with Playstation 3D TV pre order that pricing might change before actual release is minimal now. Amazon at least are offering a lowest price guarantee, but the prices look set at least for initial launch.
But already there are signs of discontent with the price, especially in the UK and Europe where it's set considerably higher than the US. It wouldn't be a huge surprise to see the price drop soon after release dates, especially if sales figures don't hit Soy targets. That's probably going to depend on the initial level of success in the US. If US gamers buy Playstation 3D TV models in big numbers, it'll be reasonable to expect the rest of the world to follow suit.
The tables above show pricing and availability in different global regions. I'll be aiming to update this table as new news breaks.
| USA |
Price |
Buy From |
Bundle |
Availability |
| Release Date Nov 13th 2011 |
$499
$499
$499
|
Amazon
Gamestop
Target |
Bundle includes Display,Motorstorm Apocalypse, 3D Glasses, HDMI
Bundle includes Display,Motorstorm Apocalypse, 3D Glasses, HDMI
Bundle includes Display,Motorstorm Apocalypse, 3D Glasses, HDMI
|
Pre Order
Pre Order
Pre Order |
| Canada |
Price |
Buy From |
Bundle |
Availability |
| Release Date Nov 13th 2011 |
$499CAD
$499CAD
|
Gamestop
Amazon |
Bundle includes Motorstorm Apocalypse
|
Pre Order
|
| UK |
Price |
Buy From |
Bundle |
Availability |
Released 18th Nov 2011
|
£429.99
£449.99
|
Amazon
Game.co.uk |
PS 3D Display, 2 pairs of 3D glasses, HDMI, no games included
PS 3D Display, 2 pairs of 3D glasses, HDMI, no games included |
PreOrder
PreOrder |
| Australia |
Price |
Buy From |
Bundle |
Availability |
| |
$700 AUD
|
Harvey Norman |
Bundle to be confirmed
|
Unconfirmed Nov 3rd
|
| New Zealand |
Price |
Buy From |
Bundle |
Availability |
| |
$700 AUD
|
MightApe.co.nz |
Bundle includes Motorstorm Apocalypse and Resistance 3D
|
Not available
|
| Japan |
Price |
Buy From |
Bundle |
Availability |
| |
¥44,980
|
No stores announced |
Bundle includes Motorstorm Apocalypse and Resistance 3D
|
Nov
|
Canada News
Sony Canada have opened a brand new store at the Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket, Ontario. The store offers an exciting experience of Sony products, and no doubt Playstation fans will be well catered for. Almost certainly you'll be able to buy a Playstation 3D TV there straight from the shelf.
Visitors will be able to explore the full range of Sony products, from games and game consoles right through to HMD Head Mounted Displays and 3D TVs.
The Canadian store is likely to be the first of many around the world.
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