http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/ Engadget Comments for GTA IV 40GB PlayStation 3 bundle surfaces in Europe http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 1:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/
When the PS3 was released and there was no GTA IV on the radar, I often joked with my friends that I would buy a welded-shut steel box with a PS3 and the next GTA permanently installed for $X00 when it came out -- looks like I am not too far off the mark ;)]]>Apr 7th 2008 6:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 8th 2008 4:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 12:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/
Is that part of thee reason this package isn't coming to America right away?

When I buy GTA4 I'm getting the full pacakage so I get the bag and the safe deposit box.]]>Apr 7th 2008 12:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/North American and European systems are different hardware. PAL vs NTSC.]]>Apr 7th 2008 4:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 12:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644551853]]>Apr 7th 2008 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 2:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 12:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 12:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 12:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/
While I appreciate that Sony is firmly behind the idea of the pack-in game, it does make it harder to keep track of what exactly you're buying if every single playstation you buy at a given point in time is a limited edition.]]>Apr 7th 2008 12:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/
Standard bundles are:
40GB - Spiderman 3 Blu-Ray
80GB - Motorstorm game]]>Apr 7th 2008 12:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 1:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 2:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/
I suppose that's because the new 80 GB PS3 will be out for summer with MGS4 pack-in, but that leaves 3 months without an 80 GB PS3.

Now it looks like the situation is similar for the 40 GB as well. Why would anyone buy it with the Spider-Man 3 pack-in if it's just going to be discontinued for a GTA4 PS3. Or whatever?! Why should the game consoles go in and out of stock for huge swaths of the year like this?

I think Sony lost a sale with this. I would have picked up an 80 GB PS3 and bought a few games between now and MGS4 if it were available. Now I'll just wait until June. ]]>Apr 8th 2008 11:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/
It looks like a Console, A limited Edition copy of the game, and a DS3.

At $755, it's not worth it IMO.

I'll just go with the Metal Gear Edition. :)]]>Apr 7th 2008 12:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 12:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 12:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/
PWNED! :D
]]>Apr 7th 2008 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 12:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Get the 360 version it's better.]]>Apr 7th 2008 12:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/
That's hilarious! I love my 360 and have had no problems with it; just to add, it also matches my PS3 (Elite).

I would still get this game for PS3.]]>Apr 7th 2008 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 8th 2008 12:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 12:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/No dollars in EU, don't get currencies mixed up]]>Apr 7th 2008 12:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/But yes, it's extremely expensive for Americans. Again because of the weak dollar.
And the PS3 costs €254 in the states :)]]>Apr 7th 2008 1:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/

Also, I unfortunately doubt this bundle will have DS3 bundled... Sony hasn't said a word about it here yet, and actually seem to be denying its eistance in the rest of the world. ]]>Apr 7th 2008 1:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/I hope so...
anyway I've got my DS3 for months and my PS3 for 1 year so it wont hurt me in any way :D]]>Apr 7th 2008 1:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 1:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 1:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 16th 2008 12:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/IT'S 4,499 SEK !!!!!!

Don't get the concurrences f*cked-up please

You can't compare prices with the weak Bush Dollar, please don't. You'll only get a headache.

If it'd be released in the states it will cost $399 or less.]]>Apr 7th 2008 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/So I'm curious what a regular 40gb PS3 in Europe costs in USD.]]>Apr 7th 2008 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/]]>Apr 7th 2008 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/
LOL @ the stimulus checks.]]>Apr 7th 2008 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/But yes, it's extremely expensive for Americans. Again because of the weak dollar.
And the PS3 costs €254 in the states :)]]>Apr 7th 2008 1:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 1:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 1:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 1:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/
But the price in the scandinavian countries are 10-17% higher than the rest of Europe... (17% in Sweden with the current exchange rates) which is unique to Sony (the Xbox and Wii have a difference in price of about 6%).]]>Apr 7th 2008 1:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/
For example, I live in Florida would it be right for me to say that Sony is screwing New York because the PS3 costs more in NY when you add NY's higher sales tax? Of course not, its not Sony's fault that the sales tax is higher in some states than others and Sony is a business not a charity their not going to start adjusting prices around the US just to adjust for the different sales tax.]]>Apr 7th 2008 1:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/gta-iv-40gb-playstation-3-bundle-surfaces-in-europe/Apr 7th 2008 1:34PM