3 Aug
Best Local(Singapore) Game Store
After I got my PlayStation 3, I was always looking around to see which shop sells the cheapest PlayStation 3 Games. Good service was definitely a plus, but not a requirement if the games were cheap. But my search was in vain as most shops I went to, have the same high price, and were slow to bring in those big game titles. For example, during the release of Metal Gear Solid 4, shops like PlayCraft and Comics Connection did not have the stock on the release date whereas neighborhood game stalls were taking preorders long before, and had already sold of hundreds of the game on the day itself.
It was in a store like that where I first placed my preorder of MGS 4.The gamestore is in AMK HUB, but sadly, although I have bought a Nintendo Wii, 2 DS Lites, and 2 PSP Memory sticks at this particular store, the shop owner still did not seem to recognize me, and didn’t even offer me to become their member. The prices of the games in the store are similar to PlayCraft, and CC, if you’re not a member, but if you are one, you get discounted prices. That’s why I always had to go through a friend of mine to buy stuff from the store at a cheaper price, and after a few times, it was getting a bit inconvenient.
However, I got to know of this game store in Tampines through a friend one day, which takes preorders of MGS 4, and the price was $10 cheaper! Intrigued, I was tempted to go down to the shop to see what other games they had, and at what prices. Although I stay in CCK, I found time during one of the weekends, and made the trip there. Having got their phone number through my friend, I called them as, being a “west” guy, I am pretty lost in the east. The staff was very very polite and patient in guiding me to their store, and when I finally found the place, I was greeted by 3 guys in their 20s. To be honest, if I didn’t call them beforehand, and walk by this small store, I will definitely have missed it. And if I didn’t, I might be a bit daunted to enter the store. Maybe it’s a really small space, and so you can’t view the games slowly without feeling 3 pairs of eyes staring down at you.
Anyway, not to sidetrack, true as it was, the prices were superb, and I got WarHawk on the spot, brand new, at only SGD$49. This was a price which I can safely say, no other shop can beat. Even trying to get it 2nd hand at this price on forums was hard. I was impressed with their service as well, and they were really friendly. I made a preorder of MGS 4 on the spot, and promised myself that this shop, S Power House, is the result of my search, for the best game store with the lowest prices, and the best service.
A month later, and August came. The dreaded month, and the dreaded year, where all of my friends(me included) turn 21, and will be throwing parties. That means burning holes in my pockets don’t have time to mend themselves before another birthday came and burn it again. My finances weren’t in the best shape, and this was really a time where I could really do with discounts!
That’s why, for a very good friend’s birthday present, when we decided to get her RockBand, I knew exactly where to get it cheapest. No matter how ready I was, I did not expect something that costs SGD$399 almost everywhere else to cost only -censored- there. That’s A LOT cheaper. Tempted to get it on the spot, I was however, set back by the size of the box. When I aired this worry of mine, I was taken aback and pleasantly impressed by their offer - to deliver to my door free of charge. By now, I think I’ve lost count of how many times they have surprised me. However, as the date to the party was still some ways off, I decided to reserve a set of RockBand first, before calling them again to confirm the order.
However, yesterday, when I visited the store, ready to confirm the order as I wanted to collect it myself. I was quite upset to know that they didn’t have any left. But the reaction from their staff, impressed me once again. They immediately made calls to secure more sets of RockBand, and promised me to deliver it to the chalet this evening. That they did, and for the mixed up in that they failed to keep a set for me, they made it up by giving me a further discount. I was really very very impressed with the way these guys did business and needless to say, I am going to be a longtime supporter and fan of this shop.
Do visit the store, or give them a call if you are looking for games or consoles for I can guarantee you that you will never find more honest and friendly shop owner/staff that will go this far for good service.
S Power House
BLK 505 Tampines Central 1
#01-349 S(520505)
Tel: (65) 6788 4644
Fax: (65) 6788 4944
Email: spowerhse@gmail.com
