ME Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Gaming geeks, this one is for you. ME jnr is on my case for a PS3. What one does he need to get and where is a good place to buy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck. Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) I got my PS3 slim from GAME £250, it's the 120 Gb model - you can get 250 Gb for I think an extra £20 but you don't really need it unless you're planning to fill it up with movies/music etc. You only get one controller with them though so if ME jr's got some mates you might want another, just had a look and they're about another £40! If you're going to be using it on an HDTV then you'll also need a HDMI cable, if I remember correctly they don't come with the PS3 but best ask them at shop (the decent ones are about £20, you don't need a top of the range one). Edited March 14, 2010 by Shuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Dont do it, he'll waste his life on it. Get him something worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck. Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 he'll waste his life on it. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted March 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Dont do it, he'll waste his life on it. Get him something worthwhile. ME jnr is a very sociable, intelligent and sensible lad and has good parents, he wont be wasting his life on a Playstation. He has worked hard at school and his efforts are being rewarded. (he is top of his year and he is working at the level of kids in the year above). ----- Any other suggestions about which one is best and where to buy please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 If he's not fussed about which model he's getting, you can pick up one which isn't the 'slim' version for a bit cheaper. I think your best bet is eBay. You usually get bundles etc for much lower than what you find on the highstreet, as sellers on eBay are pushed and pushed to lower their margins to draw people in for a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambu13 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Get a pre owned one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 If he's been an extra special boy, get him a projector too The new Optoma DW318 is a little gem for its price. It's the new "3D ready" so when all the 3d films start getting released or Sky HD, you'll be able to watch it A friend of mine works for Sky and apparently the 3D Football matches are amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted March 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Get a pre owned one! Yeah, I would but you hear about problems with them. I wouldnt like to buy a used one off Ebay. I have put a wanted ad on here to see if anyone is selling one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) Yeah, I would but you hear about problems with them. I wouldnt like to buy a used one off Ebay. I have put a wanted ad on here to see if anyone is selling one. Not everything on eBay is used, you know?! Search eBay for "PS3 BNIB" That's "brand new in box" Edited March 14, 2010 by harfordwmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 blockbuster last year i payed £309 and got 80gb ps3, 4 games and 2 ccontrollers :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 ME jnr is a very sociable, intelligent and sensible lad and has good parents, he wont be wasting his life on a Playstation. He has worked hard at school and his efforts are being rewarded. (he is top of his year and he is working at the level of kids in the year above). ----- Any other suggestions about which one is best and where to buy please ? I wasnt calling your son dumb or calling you bad parents, just thought you would like to learn from my past experience. I spent loads of time playing the Playstaion and Xbox original when I was in my school years, wish I never now as I missed out on life, till one day I decided to chuck them away and never looked back. Concentrated on getting a car and driving lessons. There are other ways of rewarding your kids, would he rather have driving lessons when he's old enough or something that will actually help him in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Matt, I have a spare PS3 and games - now that Bazzer ain't leaving the country. Come and have a play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 get him a ps3, it wont be the end of the world - spending ages playing command and conquer on my ps1 has set me up to take over the world in later life :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 some trade and exchange places give a warrentie :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck. Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 If he's not fussed about which model he's getting, you can pick up one which isn't the 'slim' version for a bit cheaper. I think your best bet is eBay. You usually get bundles etc for much lower than what you find on the highstreet, as sellers on eBay are pushed and pushed to lower their margins to draw people in for a bargain. Last week there was a glitch in the PS3 network, any PS3 that wasn't a slim, if turned on during a certain period, was subjected to loss of data/game trophies. Slims have a marginally lower failure rate then the classic one. Don't get a second hand one unless you can get a long warentee, take my word for it. It's the new "3D ready" so when all the 3d films start getting released or Sky HD, you'll be able to watch it I thought all TV's were '3D ready' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Last week there was a glitch in the PS3 network, any PS3 that wasn't a slim, if turned on during a certain period, was subjected to loss of data/game trophies.Slims have a marginally lower failure rate then the classic one. Don't get a second hand one unless you can get a long warentee, take my word for it. I thought all TV's were '3D ready' My PS3 was fine last week and I watched about 6 films and played a fair few hours of Call of Duty. '3D Ready' will be on new TVs as they require minimum standards, such as 120Hz, (60 for each eye) >>read here<< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck. Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 You must've been lucky Harford, did you actually sign into the network? Two of my PSN buddys lost hours and hours of their stuff, Sony didn't seem to bothered and just basically said if you have a slim, don't worry. 3D Ready - so you still need 3D goggles to see the 3D-ness? What's the difference between watching a 3D DVD on a cheapy HDTV and then on a '3D ready' TV? My TV isn't '3D ready' but I watch 3D DVDs on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I bought a brand new one on t'internet today. Thanks to all who replied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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