...I don't particularly want inFamous.

Sure it's a game that I have a passing interest in trying out at some point, but it is not one of the suite of games I planned to get on the day I finally bought my PS3 (this coming Thursday (Wednesday for you Statesiders)).

But it's a bloody good deal...oh by the way it converts to US$452 at today's exchange rate.

These are the games I want to get on Thursday (I'll get a second controller too):

VALKYRIA CHRONICLES (I have it reserved, I'll be the lucky owner of the 500,000th copy sold)

Drake's Fortune

Tools of Destruction

Singstar (haven't decided which one yet, I'll let the missus decide)

Elder Scrolls: Oblivion GOTY

LBP

(You will see from the game list the precise reason why I'm buying a PS3 as opposed to a 360 or Wii: only one multi-plat in the list)

So you see there is no room for inFamous. But this is the maths. Infamous sells new for $98 (US$63). This means I'm effectively buying the PS3 for $600 (US$388). The next best deal I've found is PS3 + 2 platinum games (retail for about $54 each) for $728, this would mean an effective PS3 price of $620. So doing the inFamous deal makes the PS3 $20 cheaper. However Drake's Fortune and Tools of destruction are 2 games I could get with the $728 deal. If I can sell inFamous (unopened) for $85 I can almost come out even.

Why am I even considering the inFamous deal when clearly my least cost option is to go for the 2 platinum bundle for $728? Well I kinda want to give my business to the only store in town where I have found Valkyria Chronicles for sale, and that store has the inFamous deal. Whereas a different store has the 2xplatinum deal. In selling inFamous ($80 more realistic) to offset the cost of having to buy R&C and Uncharted separately I'm paying a store $8 more than I need to basically as a reward for stocking VC. If I do this I will be telling them that the only reason I'm buying from them is because they have VC in stock, otherwise I would have gone elsewhere for the $728 deal.

Perhaps while I'm there I can convince them to give me a deal that does not involve me having to on-sell inFamous in order to even things out a bit. Let's hope they are willing to come to the party aye?

Does spending an extra $8 (that's 2 lattes) for this reason mean too much of my heart ruling over my head? Should I stick to the cold hard economic realities and go with the option that will cost me the least?

As a New Zealander you should stop shocking the Americans with massive $$ values. They might thing the 60GB's back or something. What do your sheep tell you?

Anyway the store isn't making money on the console, or much anyway at that so it really doesn't matter where you get the console. If you want to thank them get several future game purchases from them and that way you can satisfy your honour and get the most straightforward deal as well.

As its 11.42PM im officially declaring it your bed time and you can check back with this thread tomorrow.

The sheep just say Baaa to the whole thing. They're no help at all.

I think your thinking about this way to much.

Surely the store would do a price match??? Considering you're getting Drake and Ratchet, that's two platnum off your list. Approach the store that sells VC and ask them if they'll consider price matching the $728 deal, tell them that you will also be getting all the other games you mentioned and maybe a second controller (if you need it) and ask for the best deal they can give you.

Talk to someone with authority, it's possible to find sales person with authority even in big chain stores like JB Hifi, I'm very positive that if you're also looking to get a peripheral or two you can get an even better deal. Don't be afraid to talk! Retail is not always as black and white as a price on the catalague

edit: the store should still do a price match even if you just plan to buy the $728 deal plus VC to start with, most gaming specialist store is unlikely to turn down a genuine sale like this.

Baagain? My suggestion is the twin bundle as its the least hassle. Seriously, they make nothing on the consoles, it probably costs them money in the long term to stock them. If you want to make sure your next game purchases are with them, thats more than enough thanks as it helps them more.

Microsoft says that they have the perfect console for you. Nothing too flash, they just wanted to let you know that it costs less in NZ than the U.S.A. if you convert back to the U.S. Dollar. JK

BTW its 11.50PM so BED!!

Why would you not want inFamous, it is a fantastic game, you will regret it, but congrats on getting the PS3

Welcome to the gamers paradise, mate !

cant you just sell infamous on ebay or something if you dont want it?

inFamous is one of the best games I've played this gen I don't see your conflict.