Buying PS3 from Malaysia Advice required!

moneysaver_77

Hi All,

Im off to Malaysia at the the of the month and was looking to buy a PS3 from out there. I was just wondering if there would be any disadvantage from doing this?

Would is be best to buy a UK spec machine or one from over there?

Thanks to all in advance

moneysaver_77

So will it be able to play uk DVD's etc?

feda16

was in Malaysia in January and trust me electronics are no cheaper out there than they are back here, how ever should you buy they are on the same power (230v) and 3 pin plug type, as said previously there is no or shouldnt be no coding on it the PS3, have a wonderful holiday and visit Langkawi!!

moneysaver_77

Thanks for the advice. Had a few friends who went there and said it was cheaper for electronics. This was 2 or so years ago. Will keep that in mind.

moneysaver_77

Anyone with any views to wheather this is a good idea or not?

babihutan

eletronics aren't cheap in Malaysia.
I would buy from eBay. :rotfl:

Try Singapore. You can claim back the tax from the airport as well.
My friend managed to get a Sony laptop there and claim it is cheaper than UK.
Personally I believe electronics in Singapore is cheaper than Malaysia.

turbobob

Hi. DVD's are region coded. So a player bought in a Region 1 area will not play Region 2 DVD's etc. I believe the situation is the same with Blu Ray discs.

PS1 and 2 games are also all region coded. So you will not be able to play UK PS1 or 2 games on an Asian market PS3.

PS3 games themselves are region free, so I'm led to believe, so you should be able to play any PS3 games on it.