diesel Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 I know this is covered in a few other non specific threads but thought it worth a thread of it's own given the succes of the similar deal earlier this year. This time, the difference is Sony has put a cap on the amount of free PS3s it will give away. Not a bad strategy to ensure quick sales boost just before the Olympics. Sony bundles PlayStation 3 with Bravia TVs SONY plans to include up to 35,000 free PlayStation 3 consoles with purchases of its Bravia high-definition televisions, after it filed a $3.5 billion loss on the game unit. The electronics company revealed this week it had lost $US2.16 billion ($2.25 billion) on the console in 2007 and a further $US1.16 billion this year. Today Sony announced a second Bravia-PS3 giveaway promotion, similar to the one that ran in December and January, in the lead up to coverage of this year's Olympics. The game consoles, which cost around $699, can be claimed with purchases of the Bravia XBR, X3100, W3100, W4000 and V4000 models during July. The cheapest of the LCD TVs included in the promotion is around $2700. The electronics company will launch a live giveaway counter on July 1, allowing customers to check how many free consoles are left. PS3 sales have been lagging behind those of Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii – due partly to the Sony console's high price tag. The PS3 includes a built-in Blu-ray player, giving it some advantage over the Xbox 360 after the collapse of Toshiba's rival HD-DVD format. Australian sales of the PS3 eclipsed those of the Microsoft console in the first quarter of 2008. Sony will also launch a phone and SMS service for customers to check on the stock of free PlayStation 3 consoles. People can SMS "how many" to 0429 025 025 or call 1800 882 172.
Geforce Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 The following models apply for the free PlayStation 3:KDL40W3100 KDL46W3100 KDL52W3100 KDL40X3100 KDL46X3100 KDL52X3100 KDL40XBR KDL46XBR KDL52XBR And the following models for release in July also apply: KDL32V4000 KDL40V4000 If you had been toying with the idea of a Bravia to watch the 2008 Olympics on, now is the best time to jump in! http://www.tweaktown.com/news/9714/sony_re...ffer/index.html
johnny5 Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 It also applies to the new W4000 series Bravia's being released in July.
F@TMAN Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 I wouldn't mind taking one of those consoles off someone's hands if they're interested
DiamondDB Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 Hi guys.... Will the Bravia deal prices be set in stone? Or will they vary depending on where you go to purchase one? If so, can anyone suggest a good place in Melbourne to buy..?
Phillip.F Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 Hello all, Just curious as I have read in other threads..With the previous deal of "Bravia and PS3" bundle from earlier this year..have all that bought one received their PS3 yet?
mantronic Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 Review of uk w series which sounds identical to our model..... http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Sony-KDL40W4000/ ... lag on par with crt, no smearing, and just a bit more blur than 100hz tvs???? And fast channel changes and defeatable auto dimming? Seems to have entirely overcome sonys worst problems??? They seem to know their stuff ... if they are right ill buy one in a second.
Guest bob_the_builder Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 I know JB Hifi are already advertisting the bonus ps3 with tv offer: http://www.jbhifi.com.au/tv-plasma-lcd/bonus-ps3/ "OFFER VALID FROM 1/7/2008 UNTIL 31/7/2008 OR UNTIL FIRST 35,000 VALID ENTRIES ARE RECEIVED"
Dazman1503561436 Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 I'd just like the cashback :-) ... I guess there's always eBay Daz
diesel Posted June 26, 2008 Author Posted June 26, 2008 Hi guys....Will the Bravia deal prices be set in stone? Or will they vary depending on where you go to purchase one? If so, can anyone suggest a good place in Melbourne to buy..? The free PS3 is direct with Sony, so haggle/deal to get the best price you can on the Bravia of choice and then contact Sony to recieve your free PS3 I'd just like the cashback :-) ... I guess there's always eBay Daz, there was a thread started with the previous PS3 offer for those wanting to sell their unwanted free PS3. Many takers on the Forum....for the right price
Guest EZYHD Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 Its hoped that the free bluray is sent quicker than the fiasco of the last promotion.
zorg1503559539 Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 anyone anyone seen any good prices on the 32V4000 in Melb....
DiamondDB Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 The free PS3 is direct with Sony, so haggle/deal to get the best price you can on the Bravia of choice and then contact Sony to recieve your free PS3 Thanks for the clarification diesel... Will start looking for some competitive pricing!
enshin Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 On Sonys site now as well: http://www.sony.com.au/article.jsp?id=4129
ford Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 On Sonys site now as well:http://www.sony.com.au/article.jsp?id=4129 3 billion + down:You would have to wonder how long the PS will last. HDrocks:
diesel Posted June 27, 2008 Author Posted June 27, 2008 Samsung fighting back Samsung to bundle Foxtel HD+ with TVs Samsung is set to announce a bundling promotion of a free Foxtel iQ2 box with its new TVs in order to compete with Sony's new PS3-and-Bravia deal.Samsung is expected to pay the AU$200 installation cost to Foxtel customers buying one of its HD TVs, according to The Australian. "We are extremely excited about our partnership with Foxtel and hope to further cement Samsung's leadership in HD," Samsung Electronics director of marketing Kurt Jovais told The Australian. However, this promotion seems to contradict the existing iQ2 promotion offering customers who sign up before August 31 a chance to win a 40-inch Sony X series TV and DAVIS10 system. At present, there is no further information about which models are applicable for the promotion or how customers without access to Foxtel would benefit. The deal is due to be announced next week at a time when Seven will also be announcing the introduction of its TiVo service. Foxtel's HD+ service was soft launched on June 2 and over 15,000 customers had been installed by the time of the official launch on June 22. Representatives from Samsung and Foxtel were unavailable for comment.
mcduck Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 (edited) don't know if i'm repeating anything. , but don't have the time to read all so here goes yesterdays courier mail available from Sony Central in Brisbane and the Gold Coast maybe else where to i don't know buy a full HD 1080 32inch V series Bravia LCD $1999, and get a bonus PS3 and MP3/video walkman & noise cancelling headphones total value $1074 or bonus PS3 and an Entertainment cabinet when you purchase any selected 40", 46",or 52" full HD Bravia LCD TV the 46" has $3699 in the paper total value $1598 via redemption valid 1st July to 31st July so it does look like a genuine deal Edited June 28, 2008 by mcduck
g12345567 Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) Bing Lee has advertising for the Sony bonus PS3 promotion in todays Sun Herald (sydney) 132cm 'X' Series (1080p 100Hz) $4999 (hot price) 116cm 'X' Series (1080p 100Hz) $3499 (Save $600) 101cm 'XBR' Series (1080p 100Hz) $3399 (Save $300) 101cm 'W' series (1080p) $2299 (Save $400) (RRP $2699) 81cm 'V' Series (1080p) $1999 (pre-order today! in-store 8 July!) (RRP $2099) Edited June 29, 2008 by g12345567
MrMan Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Bing Lee has advertising for the Sony bonus PS3 promotion in todays Sun Herald (sydney)81cm 'V' Series (1080p) $1999 (pre-order today! in-store 8 July!) (RRP $2099) Considering you wont get them much below that price, who in their right mind would pay 2k for a 81cm TV ??
kds5pp Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Bing Lee has advertising for the Sony bonus PS3 promotion in todays Sun Herald (sydney)101cm 'W' series (1080p) $2299 (Save $400) (RRP $2699) Good price, assume I can sell the PS3 for $500, the final price for 40W4000 would be only $1799
AndrewW Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) have they got around to sending out all of the PS3s from the last promo yet ? Disclaimer: I purchased my 40W under the last promo (for a ridiculously low price) and received my PS3 right on the limit of the specified redemption time limit (which was fine by me) ... it's just that I know there were a lot of people who didn't receive such prompt service. edit: I wonder how many they sold in the last promo, if they had to cap this one at 35K units ? Edited June 29, 2008 by AndrewW
Glider Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 have they got around to sending out all of the PS3s from the last promo yet ?Disclaimer: I purchased my 40W under the last promo (for a ridiculously low price) and received my PS3 right on the limit of the specified redemption time limit (which was fine by me) ... it's just that I know there were a lot of people who didn't receive such prompt service. edit: I wonder how many they sold in the last promo, if they had to cap this one at 35K units ? I'm not so sure that 35k is going to be the final figure. If you announce that you are having a promotion for a free PS3, running from 1/7 to 31/7, then you better make sure you have enough stock to last the month! Every TV sold in this promotion is one less sold to a rival competitor during the Olympic games run-up and one more BD/PS3 convert. The countdown timer on the Sony website is there to convince you to purchase early in the month, not later. I think they could easily top it up to 50k if there is sufficient demand. Then in August, just before the Olympics they could announce a price-cut. There is obviously room to move in their RRP. None of these TV sets have 100hz or motionflow, so price-cuts is the way to go. They could also cut the price of the PS3 with Microsoft rumoured to launch a new version of the XBOX in that month. Then again, I could be completely wrong.
Hendo Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) CNet Say there were 28,000 given out last time. Although if you look carefully at the link it is "more than 28,000." http://www.cnet.com.au/tvs/lcd/0,239035307...tm?feed=pt_sony Edited June 29, 2008 by Hendo
MrMan Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 I'm not so sure that 35k is going to be the final figure. If you announce that you are having a promotion for a free PS3, running from 1/7 to 31/7, then you better make sure you have enough stock to last the month! It doesnt work that way unfortunatley. Sony have made it quite clear if you dont register on the website in the first 35,000 after buying your TV- your SOL None of these TV sets have 100hz or motionflow, so price-cuts is the way to go. Then again, I could be completely wrong. The X & XBR are included & both have 100hz & motionflow (which are seperate things).
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