[Joystiq] Sony finally launches PS2 in Brazil for $461

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CryWin

Discussion Starter · Nov 21, 2009

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Reader Renato wrote in to us saying the PS2 has finally officially released in Brazil and that consumers can get it from the Sony Style store now ... for the low, low price of 799 BRL (about 461 USD). That's right, Brazilians no longer need secure safe passage for emigrating consoles or pay ridiculous sums of money to third-party distributors and can instead pay ridiculous sums of money directly to Sony for a locally-supported PS2! Isn't that awesome?

Sony would do that...

Source.. http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/so...lcome-to-2000/

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neurolysis

· #2 · Nov 21, 2009

Nobody but saps are going to buy those at that sort of price :|

Koolade

· #3 · Nov 21, 2009

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Nobody but saps are going to buy those at that sort of price :|

Mine's in the mail

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Sozin

· #4 · Nov 21, 2009

Anyone know how much it costs to import them?

JKBenchmarks

· #5 · Nov 21, 2009

Yes! I love the latest technology!

Chilly

· #6 · Nov 21, 2009

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Yes! I love the latest technology!

From 9 years ago!

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gex80

· #7 · Nov 21, 2009

Isn't it just like cheaper to import one?

Ecchi-BANZAII!!!

· #8 · Nov 21, 2009

Brazil had been losing THE GAME for nine years...

ENTERPRISE

· #9 · Nov 21, 2009

Wow..Late much. I am not sure why they bothered to be honest.

Chilly

· #10 · Nov 21, 2009

If the PS2 is $461 USD, imagine what the PS3 would be

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Shadow_UGZ

· #11 · Nov 21, 2009

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If the PS2 is $461 USD, imagine what the PS3 would be

I guess it's gonna take 9 years to find out

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Blk

· #12 · Nov 21, 2009

Wow seriously ?

Damn..

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Oupavoc

· #13 · Nov 21, 2009

Well that was kinda a waste of resources imo.

Lockedge

· #14 · Nov 21, 2009

During the wait they built their own console Zeebo

tK FuRY

· #15 · Nov 21, 2009

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During the wait they built their own console Zeebo

Even that retailed for $499 lol

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wierdo124

· #16 · Nov 21, 2009

Ahaha.

CryWin

Discussion Starter · #17 · Nov 21, 2009

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If the PS2 is $461 USD, imagine what the PS3 would be

The PS3 was about $5,000 at launch from what I heard..

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dralb

· #18 · Nov 21, 2009

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ICMS tax rates range from 7% to 25%, and average 18% in Rio de Janeiro

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In addition, Brazilian importers typically pay a minimum of 1.65% for PIS and 7.6% for Cofins taxes. Exempt from PIS and Cofins are products such as fruits, vegetables, eggs and pharmaceutical inputs

from: http://international-business-regula...rt_regulations

Not sure how accurate that is. Also, don't forget to add the actual shipping costs.

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Eastrider

· #19 · Nov 21, 2009

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The PS3 was about $5,000 at launch from what I heard..

Clean your ears. PS3 was not launched there.

Actually, it's pretty much cheaper importing it.

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SomeDooD

· #20 · Nov 21, 2009

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if the ps2 is $461 usd, imagine what the ps3 would be

over 9000!!!! (usd)

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