Cheapest Import Nintendo DS?

[gossi the dog]

Well put it like this. It says on the VG+ website that orders (I'm not sure if that's all orders or only new ones) will be sent on Tuesday the 23rd of November. That's 3 day after the 20th of November launch.

[buster_broon]

i ordered my copy from VG+ about 6 weeks ago so i hope i get one on release day

would be mega annoyed if i had to wait

[superstarbeejay]

Ok this thread has just about confused the hell out of me but I'm almost convinced to import a DS now but one question remains:

Is the multiplayer interaction between US and PAL systems going to be OK. I want to be able to play multiplayer in the UK without having to buy another DS. I've never bought an import console so I'm a bit sceptical at the moment[/n00b]

[gossi the dog]

If it's anything like the GBA you'll need the same region games for multiplayer but it won't matter as to where the DS came from.

[Silas the Mariner]

Crikey, look what I started :P

I've gone ahead and ordered an import DS with Ridge Racer from Play Asia

The total amount i've paid (including shipping and customs charges) is ?135.72.

Not bad! I'm happy with that. Play Asia look like a reliable, customer-friendly company who seemed eager to answer questions that I had.

[superstarbeejay]

I'm stuck between play-asia and VG+. I've heard great things about VG+ but never bought from them myself. I have bought from play-asia before and allways had the value marked down for me.

[Crossed fingers]

PA can't mark down a lot when sending via courier.

[anephric]

Nope, they can't: that's why I've ordered the DS solus (so you can get standard "air box" shipping) and will pick up the games separately.

[Crossed fingers]

Just about to use Play asia for a DS, what exactly is Air economy box registered-is that just normal posting? If so- will that be marked down?

[superstarbeejay]

So only go for P-A if you are going solus? The other advantage of P-A is that I can pay via paypal.

[MoFo2]

Sent a mail to VG+ regarding if I was secured a DS. Here's their reply:
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Hello,

As far as we know we have placed a big enough order with our suppliers to meet demand. Unfortunatly Nintendo has yet to confirm quantity and when they do we will be notifying everyone about the status of their order.

Thanks,

Sidney
Customer Service Representative
VIDEOGAMESPLUS.CA
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MoFo2

[gossi the dog]

What happens if Nintendo decide to ignore them and send no DS's their way?

[Ginza]

Then VG+ have to refund all the orders and we need to find somewhere else eg Play - Asia.

[Ginza]

There seems to be a real shortage of recent and it looks like VG+ wont be able to carry out all orders placed on the DS. Where are the best alternatives?

Play-Asia? Lik-Sang?

[gossi the dog]

TBH your not going to get a launch day DS anymore. If your prepared to wait 2 or 3 weeks most online retailers should have enough to do the rounds.