Update: We’ve tracked down the correct image and it looks like it’s a choice of either game, not both. So not as good a deal sadly. Thanks to the helpful readers who pointed this out.
If you’re in the market for a Playstation 3, tipster Brendan recommends you check out Target. As you can deduce from the image above, the retail chain is offering the console with a bonus controller and copies of Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction and Heavenly Sword for the slightly mad sum of $779.
Now, if Target was bundling Lair and Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire, I’d be vomiting uncontrollably right now, but Tools of Destruction and Heavenly Sword are quality titles you’d most likely pick up anyway. Considering the 40GB PS3 is priced at ~$650, the controller ~$70 and the games ~$100 each, the value is very strong in this one.
[Thanks Brendan!]
NegativeZero
January 31, 2008 at 12:40 PM
According to target’s online catalogue, you’ve got it wrong. You get a choice of ONE of the two games.
Myer have the same deal, but it’s $9 more – however they’re also offering Uncharted
Report PermalinkBen Gourlay
January 31, 2008 at 12:46 PM
No. Its Heavenly Sword OR Ratchet and Clank. The above image has been slightly doctored. I have the original catalogue here and it clearly states this.
Also, this is not a Target Exclusive deal, it is an SCE deal.
Report PermalinkJB Hewitt
January 31, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Not as good as the Sony HD tv deal… but then again that’s like the deal of the year.
Report PermalinkZeUberHippyVanDriver
January 31, 2008 at 12:56 PM
I can’t help but think we Aussies are getting riped off still.
Report PermalinkIvan_PSP
January 31, 2008 at 1:05 PM
Great deal a must buy, too bad i already have a 60GB Launch PLAYSATION 3.
Report Permalinkeckymosis
January 31, 2008 at 1:13 PM
Guys, just so you know, I have the catalogue and it says your choice of either game. So you only get one game out of the two pictured.
Report Permalinknting
January 31, 2008 at 1:18 PM
This article is slightly incorrect. You do not get both games, instead you get to choose one of them only. The text from the offer has been removed but can be clearly read in the Target catalogue. Still good value, but you only get one game.
Report PermalinkFlame
January 31, 2008 at 2:10 PM
It’s not both games unfortunately. From Target’s catalogue caption: “40GB. Including one extra Sony wireless SIXAXIS controller, choice of one pictured game. Heavenly Sword or Ratchet and Clank Tools of Destruction”
Report Permalinkkris
January 31, 2008 at 2:22 PM
i work at target part time while i study, and as good as that ad is its too good to be true, in reality you get a choice of ONE of the pictured games (the bit that says that has been cut from your picture). check the catalogue at target.com.au, its only one game not both!
Report Permalinkjoblo
January 31, 2008 at 2:39 PM
its actually only one game… the choice is one of ratchet or heavenly sword… so not so sweet
Report PermalinkBo
January 31, 2008 at 2:52 PM
that is overpriced for the american market.
I dont know how much the ps3 40G is going for in AU but here in the states its going for $399.99 US and a controller is going for $49.99 US and each game brand new is going for $59.99 US
Do the math and you will see that overpriced for this market by a long shot. I dont know the currency conversion but if that is a good deal for the AU market then i should start a business shipping this bundle there for that price year round and keeping profit.
Report PermalinkMr Waffle
January 31, 2008 at 3:52 PM
I don’t know wether to laugh or cry at Australian PS3 pricing. It’s utterly disgraceful this is considered “good” value…
Report Permalinkshaggusmonkey
February 1, 2008 at 8:29 PM
The store Game has an offer similar i saw today
Report Permalinkits $799
choice of
R&C Heavenly sword, Uncharted or NBA 08
plus another controller, honestly i kinda
thought that was a nice deal, spesh with uncharted!
AussieFreakingPrice
May 24, 2008 at 1:36 AM
Stupid, how the hell Australia got this price man?
I will never get them in Australia….
Everything in Australia is DAMN expensive.
Stupid
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