Callum62 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hi Guys, well its 1 day before release here in NZ (im in Auckland). Juts been to Gamesman, EB Games and JB Hi Fi. Gamesman have it on there website as 14/11. Guess what.....no ones any idea when it will be onsale. Surprise sur-bloody-prise!! Has anyone in NZ managed to find somewhere that will be selling tomorrow? Just dont want to pay the 45GBP that steam are listing it for!! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel_lfc Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I doubt you will find anywhere to buy it tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 This has been happening for years in Australia but changed this year for whatever reason.......your best bet would be steam mate. $93 it cost me about the same as it wuld b in the shops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum62 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 This has been happening for years in Australia but changed this year for whatever reason.......your best bet would be steam mate. $93 it cost me about the same as it wuld b in the shops. Howd it cost you so little? $55 plus $9 or so in taxes = about $64USD Thats a whopping $115NZD! I do notice CD WOW have it for about $60NZD, its just hard to have the patience!! How can Steam justify selling for pretty much DOUBLE the price that some retailers are selling for?? I mean, yep, I would pay a little extra for the convienience, but DOUBLE?? Surely they must look at there prices? Its a bugger that none of the shops will actually sell it eh? FM08, I gave up looking.....7 months after release, I seen it in a store!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hi Guys,well its 1 day before release here in NZ (im in Auckland). Juts been to Gamesman, EB Games and JB Hi Fi. Gamesman have it on there website as 14/11. Guess what.....no ones any idea when it will be onsale. Surprise sur-bloody-prise!! Has anyone in NZ managed to find somewhere that will be selling tomorrow? Just dont want to pay the 45GBP that steam are listing it for!! Cheers I got FM08 from the Botany EBGames on release day last year! Try Dick Smiths or Harvey Norman. I got this years FM from mightyape.co.nz will be delivered tomorrow by free corrier! I have never had an issue getting it even 07 i preordered from EB and picked it up on release day. Where about in Ak are you???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum62 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thanks for your response. In based in West Auckland (Henderson area). I know Westies are meant to be backwards, but surely not that bad!! I seen mightape offering it....wonder if I ordered tonight, if it would arrive Sat? Really want to pick it up tomorrow tho! Does anyone know if Steam has a currency converter in it? If I end up going down that route (unlikey), I will be cutting it very fine with whats left in my British account....as I dont have a credit card, only debit visa from UK. What exchange rate they use could be the diff between have 1GBP in there, and being in OD!! Nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peril Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I always used to order mine from www.game.co.uk. Worked out cheaper than my local store and got here before the NZ release date. This year I haven't got around to it,but I may take a look at my local and see if they have it....for $98! I love how we get ripped down here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thanks for your response.In based in West Auckland (Henderson area). I know Westies are meant to be backwards, but surely not that bad!! I seen mightape offering it....wonder if I ordered tonight, if it would arrive Sat? Really want to pick it up tomorrow tho! Well I got a e-mail saying it was on it way tonight so should get tomorrow they give 1-2 days outside Akl so ya should get lucky! Yeah well being out west ya know lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 www.xe.com for a currency converter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I always used to order mine from www.game.co.uk.Worked out cheaper than my local store and got here before the NZ release date. This year I haven't got around to it,but I may take a look at my local and see if they have it....for $98! I love how we get ripped down here. Yeah tell me bout it! it cracks me up when ppl moan its 32 odd pound lol. They lucky they dont have to pay around $100 like we do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Yeah tell me bout it! it cracks me up when ppl moan its 32 odd pound lol. They lucky they dont have to pay around $100 like we do. 32pound = $100 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 almost! NZD to GBP is about $37. But still it makes no diff as $100 is normal for most new pc games here even more for platform games like PS2 etc.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSCCG Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I got mine off thehut.com but I'll probably be getting it on monday morning instead. I hate buying games in NZ, they are total ripoff. The exchange rate was better before so it's not that big of a difference now, but it's always been over $100 for games, fully exploiting the nagging kids market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salesh Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I had at look at the eb games website, it says in stock on the 14th for $99. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiRiM-InSaNe Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I went to Electronics Boutique in Chartwell Hamilton, and they said its "A" marked. What this means I don't know. But I spoke to the guy, happens to be a fan of the series, and he said that he is pulling all his strings to try and get the game for Electronics Boutique (all around the country I presume) and he said that it will be $99.99 as previously mentioned. If that doesn't happen I might just have to get mine of Mightytape.co.nz again. I never knew there so many of us Kiwi's playing the FM series. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Well yeah sometimes ya think your the only one lol. Good to know there are a few of us out here that do! So where are we all from FMKIWIS? Im from Sth Auckland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake82 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I work as a Games Advisor at JB Hi-Fi in Hamilton, NZ and we recieved our copies of Football Manager 2009 today. It'll be on the shelves tomorrow! So i'll be up bright and early to pick it up at 9am to play on my day off! Sweet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salesh Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 sweet ill be at the store in palmy purchasing it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I work as a Games Advisor at JB Hi-Fi in Hamilton, NZ and we recieved our copies of Football Manager 2009 today. It'll be on the shelves tomorrow! So i'll be up bright and early to pick it up at 9am to play on my day off! Sweet! May I say you lucky bugger! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake82 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 There is no JB Hi-Fi in Palmerston North, although there is one opening in Wellington soon. Hope you can find somewhere that sells FM, as I also went into EB games to do some snooping and they had no idea when it was going to be released. Poor buggers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake82 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 May I say you lucky bugger! Yup it has its perks!! I'm pretty sure the price for FM 2009 at JB is $89 or so as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiRiM-InSaNe Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Im from the sleepy town of Cambridge. Just south of Hamilton. You must of heard of it recently. We recently got battered by that Tornado. Snowflake- Is yours the JB Hi-Fi by the rock shop close by Centre Place? If it is I will be up ASAP to get my copy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiRiM-InSaNe Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Oh and for those interested, I work at the Cambridge Warehouse and am trying desperately to use some favours that are owed to me to get them to stock it around the country. So who knows, maybe we can get Football Manager for a bargain price in the future Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake82 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Im from the sleepy town of Cambridge. Just south of Hamilton. You must of heard of it recently. We recently got battered by that Tornado.Snowflake- Is yours the JB Hi-Fi by the rock shop close by Centre Place? If it is I will be up ASAP to get my copy. That's the one... Unfortunately our games buyer only obtained 2 copies of FM2009 for our store... One was a pre-order for a customer, and the other is mine! If you want I can try to organise a copy from one of the Auckland stores? But you might not be seeing it til Tuesday that means. Send me a PM if you want to jack something up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiRiM-InSaNe Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 It doesnt matter where I go aye mate. As long as I get a darn game I am happy. Tuesday is fine. I really shouldn't be buying it in the next few weeks as I have exams during the course of them. Hmmm. What to do, what to do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salesh Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 thank god uni has finished, we can enjoy fm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum62 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 I work as a Games Advisor at JB Hi-Fi in Hamilton, NZ and we recieved our copies of Football Manager 2009 today. It'll be on the shelves tomorrow! So i'll be up bright and early to pick it up at 9am to play on my day off! Sweet! will that be nationwide? there is a JB close to me, but im guessing you just mean Hamilton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Werderdona Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 thank god uni has finished, we can enjoy fm I second that! Sunny Nelson and FM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiRiM-InSaNe Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Lucky Buggers. I have two more weeks of exams and then I'm done. Grrr. Oh well. Looks im stuck with playing the demo here and there for a few weeks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake82 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 will that be nationwide?there is a JB close to me, but im guessing you just mean Hamilton? No, the release of FM at JB Hi-Fi stores will be the 14th nationwide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum62 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 No, the release of FM at JB Hi-Fi stores will be the 14th nationwide. BRING IT! i'll be heading down there for opening time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 looking out the window for the couirer now as its on it was on a van as i type this and finish off fm08! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum62 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 No, the release of FM at JB Hi-Fi stores will be the 14th nationwide. looking out the window for the couirer now as its on it was on a van as i type this and finish off fm08! we still wont be able to play until what time? 6.00am Sydney....christ I just checked....its 6.20am in Sydney now!!! Cmon JB Hi Fi....please have it!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 And i believe patch should be available 9am in UK so whats that over here 10ish maybe 11 not to long a wait then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_pimpnuts Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Wow, never know there were so many NZ players of FM. My preorder from mightyape.co.nz ($99NZD) arrived by Courier Post first thing this morning! Apparantly EB should have it in store today too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 ahhhhhhhhhhh lucky bugger i am still waiting for the courier he must be on a donkey or somethin as it was dispatched at 6:15am for delivery!!!!!!!!! Looking out window HURRY UP! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum62 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Well, popped down to JB in New Lynn for 9am opening. game bought no worries....bless you JB Hi Fi!! $94 too....a rip off, but probs as cheap as you will get in the shops. Now to try and install, and wait for patch. I guess theres noway of getting the patch of Steam.....if you dont authenticate thro steam? I dont really wanna have steam on my com....im old fashioned! :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiRiM-InSaNe Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Just wait for the patch. When does the patch get released BTW? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum62 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Just wait for the patch. When does the patch get released BTW? its released now. I STILL cant activate my copy......soft anchor cannot connect to the internet. This is bloody frustrating me to hell. anyone in NZ manged to activate??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Courier just dropped off its in drive now...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum62 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Courier just dropped off its in drive now...... and......my activation just worked!! and, patch is almost done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 AHHHHHHHHHH Stream wont accept my code on manuel back!!!!!!!!!!!!! So trying the other way fingers crossed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 avtivated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nOW WHERE IS THAT PATCH! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum62 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Courier just dropped off its in drive now...... AHHHHHHHHHH Stream wont accept my code on manuel back!!!!!!!!!!!!! So trying the other way fingers crossed just do it the manual way....not thro steam? good stuff....patch links are in the activavation and update thread at top of msg board Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
borogz Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 so both you kiwi's got it working??!! which way did you do it?? as being from aus it should work the same way for me?... who didnt use steam?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum62 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 so both you kiwi's got it working??!! which way did you do it?? as being from aus it should work the same way for me?...who didnt use steam?? I done it thro uniloc and im guessing he done it thro Steam? BTW....for patch, found the worth downloading USA mirror to be pretty fast Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hey Callum who ya gonna be???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
borogz Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 cheers mate, looks like i will give it a go through uniloc, see what happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkera Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 yeah Steam seems stupid as my code would not accept yet it had no 0 or o in it, but so far so good d/l patch now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum62 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hey Callum who ya gonna be???? well since playing CM/FM since 97 I have always went bigish teams. This 1st game gonna start with the team I support - Hibs or Hibernian as you might know them. Itl be tough, but I must do better than Mixu is doing at the mo! Notice we just signed Jonatan Johanssen today on a pre contact 1/1/09.....surely this huge transfer must be in the game??? get it sorted SI!!! ;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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