So i thought id finally getting around to buying a PS3. Im not a big gamer but I do play some but I also wanted it for all the other features that you can use it for...... like streaming. Looked at the store and they are still a little pricey so I looked on CL. Hell the prices havent really dropped on buying a used one either. I figured by now there would be some good deals to be had on some used units but I now see thats not the case. I just keep looking every day in the hopes of finding a deal I cant pass up.
PS3 is already cheap. $300 for everything it does is a VERY GOOD DEAL ! Ill admit that I am an avid PS3 fan, but that's because it is a do it all machine for a great price. I'm probably telling you what you already know ..... but for all the features you get it is a STEAL. Here are a few I can name off the top of my head:
- Gaming (disks or download)
- BLURAY PLAYER
- 250GB more or less of storage (pics,movies,music,games)depending on what console you get
- Streaming from computer (I use Playon for this but there are free options)
- FREE online gaming (big one for me)
- ability to swap hard drive for bigger one or use USB external drives
- uses non proprietary hardware meaning you dont have to buy a SONY bluetooth headset for voice chat. You can use almost any brand.
- wireless internet built in
- 3D ready
- reliable hardware
- access to Netflix, HULU, VUDU, PSN store (some require membership)
I understand trying to get the best deal possible. There are always promotions being run.Every now and then Walmart does a $100 giftcard with PS3 purchase.I wouldn't risk buying a used console that you don't know how it has been taken care of when at $300 it is already cheaply priced. Just keep a look out. You will find a deal and when you get it you will be very pleased with what you get for your money. just my opinion anyway.