Entries in 'JB HiFi' (42)

Mixed responses from retail on Xbox One

Mixed responses from retail on Xbox One

While in a recent interview with Rob Jenkins from Gametraders it was made clear they're not for Xbox One's policies, it's not unanimous.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 13th 2013 at 11:39AM in News
GTA V Special and Collectors' Editions on sale now, Collectors' almost gone

GTA V Special and Collectors' Editions on sale now, Collectors' almost gone

It may not be hugely surprising, but the pre-order editions of GTA V are on sale now, and the more expensive is hard to find.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 24th 2013 at 12:21PM in News
Tearaway pre-order incentives announced

Tearaway pre-order incentives announced

Pre-orders for Media Molecule's next creative playground have been confirmed by Sony as exclusive to JB HiFi and EB Games.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 13th 2013 at 1:42PM in News
Local Special Editions for Metro: Last Light revealed

Local Special Editions for Metro: Last Light revealed

EB Games and JB Hi-Fi will each have an exclusive edition for Metro: Last Light, depending on your preference.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Mar 28th 2013 at 12:29PM in News

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Special Pokemon retail event coming

Special Pokemon retail event coming

Nintendo has partnered with EB Games, Target and JB HiFi for a limited release of a particular new Pokemon character.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Feb 6th 2013 at 4:52PM in News
VIDEO: Industrial Revolution pre-order incentive for Bioshock

VIDEO: Industrial Revolution pre-order incentive for Bioshock

Bioshock: Infinite is almost upon us, and 2K Games has released a video showcasing the pre-order incentive for the game.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jan 25th 2013 at 3:21PM in News
Best Aussie Christmas Bundles for PS3 and 360

Best Aussie Christmas Bundles for PS3 and 360

Competition is at breaking point for next Tuesday's big day, assuming of course the world neglects to end on Friday.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Dec 18th 2012 at 11:53AM in News
Australia's best Wii U prices for Christmas

Australia's best Wii U prices for Christmas

Some retailers are offering the basic White Nintendo console for less than AUD$300 in time for the holiday season.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Dec 18th 2012 at 11:44AM in News

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Wii U midnight launches - the full list

Wii U midnight launches - the full list

Retailers across the country are opening their doors for customers to purchase the Wii U the second it becomes available for sale.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Nov 29th 2012 at 3:42PM in News
Sources talk tension between EB and local publishers

Sources talk tension between EB and local publishers

Over at GameSpot, several confidential sources have described some of the adversarial elements of retailer / publisher relations in ANZ.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Nov 12th 2012 at 3:18PM in News
Halo 4 sees 250 midnight launches

Halo 4 sees 250 midnight launches

Over 250 EB Games and JB HiFi stores in Australia kept their doors open until midnight last night to celebrate the launch of Halo 4.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Nov 6th 2012 at 10:25AM in News
Raiden: coming soon to a desk near you!

Raiden: coming soon to a desk near you!

Konami has announced its Collector's Edition for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, featuring a 30cm White Armour Raiden figurine.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Nov 1st 2012 at 12:09PM in News

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JB HiFi: Freedom of self-expression and trust drive retail

JB HiFi: Freedom of self-expression and trust drive retail

One of Australian gaming's newest additions to Twitter is every single JB HiFi store, with each one having its own voice and identity.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Oct 9th 2012 at 2:48PM in News
VIDEO: JB HiFi staff go the extra mile on Hitman Absolution

VIDEO: JB HiFi staff go the extra mile on Hitman Absolution

Staff at the JB HiFi Merrylands store have gone about promoting Hitman: Absolution via a short film shot at the store.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Oct 2nd 2012 at 2:01PM in News
Razer CEO on why they chose JB HiFi as exclusive AU partner

Razer CEO on why they chose JB HiFi as exclusive AU partner

The new Razer 'Blade' laptop is coming soon to Australia, and MCV spoke to Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan about choosing JB HiFi exclusively.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 27th 2012 at 11:23AM in News
Pre-order offers for Tekken Tag Tournament 2 confirmed

Pre-order offers for Tekken Tag Tournament 2 confirmed

Namco Bandai Partners has today confirmed the final incentives to pre-order either edition of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 for ANZ.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Aug 31st 2012 at 3:59PM in News

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Specialist gift with purchase for PES 2013

Specialist gift with purchase for PES 2013

Konami has announced that those who pre-order PES 2013 via either EB Games or JB Hi-Fi will receive a UEFA-inspired steelbook case.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Aug 29th 2012 at 9:40AM in News
First Astro cab off the rank

First Astro cab off the rank

Astro Gaming headsets announced a partnership to distribute to retail with Bluemouth Interactive at E3, and the rollout is beginning now.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Aug 20th 2012 at 1:53PM in News
REPORT: Average retail price point on AAA games down 8% since 2011

REPORT: Average retail price point on AAA games down 8% since 2011

A look at the range of top tier games coming out in the back half of 2012 reveals that the $109.95 price point is all but dissolved.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jul 23rd 2012 at 1:12PM in News
JB HiFi received CM Punk WWE Special Edition

JB HiFi received CM Punk WWE Special Edition

After THQ revealed EB Games' Austin-themed Special Edition for WWE 13 yesterday, it today confirmed the exclusive incentive on JB's end.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jul 20th 2012 at 4:39PM in News
JB HiFi responds to the week of comments on imports

JB HiFi responds to the week of comments on imports

Today, Scott Browning, Marketing Director for JB HiFi, commented exclusively to MCV, indicating a continued preference to source locally.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 25th 2012 at 2:21PM in News
INTERVIEW: Gametraders 'We wouldn't be here without imports'

INTERVIEW: Gametraders 'We wouldn't be here without imports'

MCV spoke with Mark Langford, MD of indie game retail chain Gametraders, to discuss the retail perspective of grey importing.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 25th 2012 at 12:20PM in News
Import debate heats up following JB HiFi advertising imported stock

Import debate heats up following JB HiFi advertising imported stock

With JB HiFi and EB Games importing copies of games, the debate about its effect on the local industry is increadingly important.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 23rd 2012 at 11:09AM in News
AU/NZ/UK exclusive Metal Gear Solid HD Collection hits next week

AU/NZ/UK exclusive Metal Gear Solid HD Collection hits next week

Konami's wildly critically acclaimed Metal Gear Solid Series is being given the HD treatment next week, with an AU/NZ/UK exclusive Limited Edition.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jan 27th 2012 at 3:40PM in News
Pre-order offers for Street Fighter X Tekken announced

Pre-order offers for Street Fighter X Tekken announced

THQ has confirmed pre-order offers for the big three specialist retailers for its upcoming grudge match Street Fighter X Tekken.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jan 16th 2012 at 12:31PM in News