Wii Purchase

[melbat]

I want to buy a Wii for my G/F ( for me as well ) hahahaha. Where is the cheapest place to buy. I will need it despached to Phuket. I cant seem to find a place in Phuket where they sell them. Hope someone can help. Thanks

[samsara]

you looking for original or modded? unmodded retail versions will run you as follows on play-asia.com:

japan =9400 baht + shipping

us (has wii sports) = 12500 + shipping

not sure what a modded one will run ya.

[melbat]

you looking for original or modded? unmodded retail versions will run you as follows on play-asia.com:

japan =9400 baht + shipping

us (has wii sports) = 12500 + shipping

not sure what a modded one will run ya.

Thanks for info... but where can i buy one????

[samsara]

play-asia.com

[jahbkk]

Do you have problems with Customs if you order this way? That could add a lot more to the price.

[melbat]

play-asia.com

Thanks for the info my friend... I have ordered my Wii from Play-Asia today, saving me 3000 baht on the best bkk price. I owe you a drink if u are ever in Phuket! Thanks again

[melbat]

Do you have problems with Customs if you order this way? That could add a lot more to the price.

I dont think I will have any problems with customs. They will label the item as a gift and it's just one unit so they guess it's not for resale. I have had cell phones sent from Uk with no problems with customs before

[sweetchariot]

play-asia.com

Thanks for the info my friend... I have ordered my Wii from Play-Asia today, saving me 3000 baht on the best bkk price. I owe you a drink if u are ever in Phuket! Thanks again

How much was it?

[Firefoxx]

Customs, like many things in Thailand, is a matter of luck. I've had things sent which passed through customs with no incident and no charges. I've also had things labeled as "gifts" and "repaired items" which were taxed at customs pretty heavily.

The cheapest place to buy the Wii would be at their respective countries. In the US, if you can find it, the Wii is only $250, or around 8,000 baht. But that's only if you can find it, since it's practically impossible to find on store shelves or online retailers. In Japan, it's even cheaper and easier to find, but some people don't like the fact that it's in Japanese. The play-asia price is for a Japanese console sold in the US, and so is a bit more expensive than normal, and actually not that much cheaper than that sold her in Thailand, if you consider the Wii mod price and the shipping costs.

[melbat]

Customs, like many things in Thailand, is a matter of luck. I've had things sent which passed through customs with no incident and no charges. I've also had things labeled as "gifts" and "repaired items" which were taxed at customs pretty heavily.

The cheapest place to buy the Wii would be at their respective countries. In the US, if you can find it, the Wii is only $250, or around 8,000 baht. But that's only if you can find it, since it's practically impossible to find on store shelves or online retailers. In Japan, it's even cheaper and easier to find, but some people don't like the fact that it's in Japanese. The play-asia price is for a Japanese console sold in the US, and so is a bit more expensive than normal, and actually not that much cheaper than that sold her in Thailand, if you consider the Wii mod price and the shipping costs.

Thanks for the info Firefox.. You are probably correct about customs.. maybe I have just been lucky so far! Anyway I have searched for days looking for a USA version of the Wii in bkk. but the cheapest I can find is 15900 baht plus shipping to Phuket. Play Asia price in including shipping to Phuket is 3000 baht cheaper 13300 baht. I have tried the USA web sites and ebay which proved to be much more expensive. 16500 to 21000 on ebay UK, but as Christmas is just around the corner I expected prices to be high especially as stock of these Wii's is so hard to find. Thanks again.

[Firefoxx]

What I'm saying is that the Play-asia one is the Japanese version, not the US version. The Japanese version sold here is much cheaper, arond 12,900 baht plus shipping. So basically you're paying more if you order from play-asia, since it's not modded.

[Wolfie]

You can buy them for about 10,000b in Bangkok, send me a PM if you want one sent down to you.

[Old Man River]

I will be buying one soon for my kid. I know nothing about these, hence, this is all useful info for me. What does "modded" mean?

[samsara]

if the play-asia one IS NOT the US version then they're outright lying.

Edited November 28, 2007 by samsara

[Wolfie]

Modded means its been 'updated' to play the copied games, but generally this is detectable when using the online services with the console and could end up with you missing out on things such as online games etc

[melbat]

What I'm saying is that the Play-asia one is the Japanese version, not the US version. The Japanese version sold here is much cheaper, arond 12,900 baht plus shipping. So basically you're paying more if you order from play-asia, since it's not modded.

No.. I am getting the USA version for 12900 baht. Please go to thier web sire to see price . www.play-asia.com

[Firefoxx]

Woops, my bad. I was thinking of the yes-asia one. Still, on principle, I wouldn't buy it since it's basically selling a product that should be $250 for $399.

Edited November 29, 2007 by Firefoxx

[Turok]

Fellas:

Definately go unmodded version. Purchased my Wii in Thailand a year ago. One of the first ones here. HAve no inclination to modify it. Real games that offer the online play. Will be sad when you can't play Super Smash cause you wanted to go the cheap route. If you can get your hands on a USA unmodded version buy it! And yes, Nintendo is getting smarter and detecting fake games.

Turok

[melbat]

Woops, my bad. I was thinking of the yes-asia one. Still, on principle, I wouldn't buy it since it's basically selling a product that should be $250 for $399.

Wish you could tell us all where you can buy a Wii thats in stock and for sale for $250. I was on the net for days looking for a good price.. but belive me no-one is selling this product for $250

[Firefoxx]

Well, I did say before that it's nearly impossible to find on retail shelves, but yes, $250 is the "real" price, and basically the shop is getting nearly $200 profit when you buy it for $399.

Having said that it's nearly impossible to find, it *is* possible to get it for that price, as long as you're diligent and live in the US. There are several places that keep tabs on Wii availability and tips on how to get one, and if I were in the US, I would have been able to buy one for $250 by now. Yes, I realize you're not in the US.

And having said that, I did say that I didn't like the principle of over-paying for a product simply because it's hard to find. Other people are happy to, as seen in the number of people who buy overpriced Wii's in Thailand.

[samsara]

but everything NOT MADE in thailand is grossly overpriced so...

theres really no way around biting the bullet with the wii. dont get a modded one cause YOU WILL get banned and YOU WILL have problems with the machine. spend a bit more and get something thatll have full value.

[melbat]

Well, I did say before that it's nearly impossible to find on retail shelves, but yes, $250 is the "real" price, and basically the shop is getting nearly $200 profit when you buy it for $399.

Having said that it's nearly impossible to find, it *is* possible to get it for that price, as long as you're diligent and live in the US. There are several places that keep tabs on Wii availability and tips on how to get one, and if I were in the US, I would have been able to buy one for $250 by now. Yes, I realize you're not in the US.

And having said that, I did say that I didn't like the principle of over-paying for a product simply because it's hard to find. Other people are happy to, as seen in the number of people who buy overpriced Wii's in Thailand.

Yes you are probably right.. but even if something is priced a $1 if you cant find it at that price it's no good. If you go to ebay.co.uk you will see it's not $250 they are asking but 250+ pounds they want for this product.. so I would say all in all I have had a good deal. As I have also stated the best price in bkk for someone who has this product in stock is 15900 Baht. Thats the best I could find after days of searching.

[samsara]

15000K is the best price for an unmodded US version in thailand. no one beats play-asia when it comes to gaming in thailand.

[Turok]

Some of you guys are real funny. Just buy the Wii and be done with it. Its Thailand and you are charged a premium on everything. So save up extra money in a piggy bank or cut out a beer drinking nite to save cash to make up the premium. Furthermore, stop killing yourself in converting the baht to dollar to buy your Wii. So if the baht all of a sudden goes from 34 to 30 the shop owners should charge you less? Just cause the dollar weakens and the baht gets stronger doesnt mean the price on products in Thailand go down. Shop owners have rent to pay, electricity, police, middlemen, shipping etc... and that stuff rarely falls in price. Just buy the wii unmodded and get on with your gaming life.

Picked up Tomb Raider and Trauma Center. Got the red DS and went old school and got Contra 4.

Happy to have overpaid for my Wii!

Turok

Edited November 29, 2007 by Turok