Buying a PS3

[Ausguy]

Righto... im thinking of buying a ps3 to replace my xbox 360 (original without hdmi port )

Where is the best (cheapest) place to get one?

Also im curious about the hardrive size, i understand the impact of the size difference but really what do you think is the impact when it comes to operation. Does the 120g still go alright, general thoughts on this please?

thanks

 

[canberra_raiders2k2]

ebay would be the best bet,

I just bought a larger hdd drive from my ps3 for $70, 500gig.

 

[Ausguy]

interesting... get a small gb console and upgrade the harddrive... hmmmm

 

[HowHigh]

EB Games and JB Hi Fi usually have deals on to get a game/s or extra controller etc with the console
120GB should be fine, only way you'll fill it is buying/downloading a lot of games digitally

Ebay is good for prices but I'd personally prefer to buy it from a store so if it f**ks up I know I won't have any hassles getting it fixed or replaced

 

[Ausguy]

fair call howhigh...
but i know there are better bargains than EB and JB thats for sure...

thanks for the info re filling the hd

 

[supersoniceagle]

I'm thinking about getting one soon too. The prices seem to be slowly dropping

 

[Ausguy]

im wondering do i wait for xmas sales....

 

[abpanther]

I bought one a month ago from Harvey Norman for $467 (160gb) with 2 platinum games (negotiable), that was the best price I could find.

 

[Ausguy]

How is it ab?
What did you have before?

Any regrets?

 

[Mateo Moi Moi]

I am in the market of getting a new PS3. My old one died. Yellow light of death apparently. Send it off to Playstation to get it fixed for $200 or something. Or try and pick up a new one somewhere.

JB & EB have good deals. Most come with games and extra controllers. Big W had a 160GB with no extras for $397 (don't quote me on that though).

 

[abpanther]

How is it ab?
What did you have before?

Any regrets?

I was still on the PS2, played all the best games left on it, tried to hold out as long as I could thinking the price would drop, truth be told it hasn't dropped much in the last year, I just thought with a new TV and needing a Blu Ray anyway why not.

Not regrets man, the visuals are stunning, I've only played God of War 3 so far but loving it, just the network connectivity alone is a quantum leap for me

 

[edabomb]

im wondering do i wait for xmas sales....

I reckon the value you get out of it between now and christmas will far surpass any small saving you make

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

Plus, the next batch of PS3 will not support components they'll be HDMI only

 

[Ausguy]

I reckon the value you get out of it between now and christmas will far surpass any small saving you make

True

but getting the funds passed through from the minister for war and finance is tough.

 

[doggie_4_life]

Righto... im thinking of buying a ps3 to replace my xbox 360 (original without hdmi port )

Where is the best (cheapest) place to get one?

Also im curious about the hardrive size, i understand the impact of the size difference but really what do you think is the impact when it comes to operation. Does the 120g still go alright, general thoughts on this please?

thanks

This might sound dodge but hear me out, i had a 60gb first gen ps3 for about two years, it got the yellow light of death (so it was farked) called up sony, they said they could fix it for $250, got it back, it was still dead, sent it back again, worked for 2 months, farked again. To cut a very long story short, i bought a new console from JB hifi, and got a brand new console from sony, so now i have two and i only need one. So, if you want to save some cash, i'll sell you my brand new one i got back from sony it's a 320 gb slim model, the box has been opened, but it's never been turned on, it's still in all of it's original packaging. None of my mates want it because they have they own and im stuck with it, so if you want it, or any one wants it, let me know

 

[The Gambler]

Plus, the next batch of PS3 will not support components they'll be HDMI only

Apologies excuse my ignorance but what does that mean exactly? That you can only plug it into a TV with a HDMI port?

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

Apologies excuse my ignorance but what does that mean exactly? That you can only plug it into a TV with a HDMI port?

Sony have since clarified the information, they can no long manufacture the PS3 with component-HD support due to this:

http://www.afterdawn.com/glossary/term.cfm/aacs_final_adopter_agreement

You can use the component cables but when playing videos they will not be upscaled with component cables but playing games will be fine. Initialy with the press release there was confusion about whether they would support HDMI only but that has been quashed.

"The new CECH-3000 series PS3 requires HDMI only for BD movie output in HD, in compliance with AACS standards," Sony told Ars. "PS3 continues to support component output for HD gaming and streaming content."

LINK

 

[supersoniceagle]

PS3 prices have just dropped by $150 which is awesome. I'll be getting one in the next month or so when I see a good bundle

 

[RedVDave]

Righto... im thinking of buying a ps3 to replace my xbox 360 (original without hdmi port )

Where is the best (cheapest) place to get one?

Also im curious about the hardrive size, i understand the impact of the size difference but really what do you think is the impact when it comes to operation. Does the 120g still go alright, general thoughts on this please?

thanks

If you want a good deal go to cash converters I usally find them to be pretty decent, though I am sure some people would disagree with me check it out though can't hurt.

 

[Ausguy]

supersonic... i still havent got mine, im glad i waited, i notcied 1 retailer dropped it significantly as of monday the 22nd...

and i know for a fact the direct opposition to them is working on an offer to match it...