Deal Alert: Get a PS3 for $350 + shipping

[tatteredpotato]

Originally posted by: blurredvision
I don't think I'll try to jump on this deal. At first, it seemed intriguing, but with the possibility of the new 65nm 360's hitting shelves right now, I'm more interested in upgrading my current 360 hardware. $350 is still as much of a waste as $500 if there still aren't many great exclusive games on the horizon. That's just my opinion, though.

I'll wait till it retails for about that, and by then there might be enough content to justify it.

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: ObscureCaucasian

Originally posted by: blurredvision
I don't think I'll try to jump on this deal. At first, it seemed intriguing, but with the possibility of the new 65nm 360's hitting shelves right now, I'm more interested in upgrading my current 360 hardware. $350 is still as much of a waste as $500 if there still aren't many great exclusive games on the horizon. That's just my opinion, though.

I'll wait till it retails for about that, and by then there might be enough content to justify it.

Ya, that's what I'm thinking. Maybe next holiday season, we'll be staring down the impending releases of God of War 3, GT5, and a few more, then we'll see where they are price-wise. I was trying to talk myself into getting a PS3 before they take the EE hardware out, but I guess in the grand scheme of things, I'm just getting caught up in numbers, and any PS2 games that I want to catch up on are major releases, like GoW 1&2 and Collossus. I've already confirmed that those work with the compatibility search tool on Sony's website.

 

[tatteredpotato]

If you would have told me last gen that I'd be holding out on a Sony console due to lack of good games I'd have thought you were crazy.

My how things have changed.

 

[ponyo]

Virtua Fighter 5 is the only game that interest me on PS3 right now. But I will wait until that game drops to $20 or so before I buy. I don't see myself buying PS3 game anytime soon. $60 for a game is just insane. Especially considering pretty much every PS3 game out is mediocre and worth $20 at best if that.

 

[herkulease]

400 after tax is tempting. But what does the ps3 have game wise that the 360 doesn't?

I'm talking good stuff that's coming out this year not 08/09. all I know is heavenly sword.

I can afford it no problem but I know I'm gonna hear it for a few days, especially with me putting together a new PC(old one is from 2000) and buying a 24 inch lcd 1.5 weeks ago.

 

[lupi]

I just recently bought a used xbox bundle, so no need/hurry here about upgrading to the 360. I don't have a PS-2 and there are several mecha titles I'd be interested in, and I do have a need to upgrade my regular dvd player [like I bought the one I'm using in 97 ]. So for about $400 getting a PS-2 equivalent unit (with an extra controller) and a new DVD player that can also play PS-3 stuff along with 5 hidef movies ain't really that bad of a deal for my situation.
 
 
 
 
BTW, on a somewhat related topic - with all these things coming out using HDMI (and some only showing 1080p via HDMI) exactly how are we supposed to plug them all in when the TVs out there only have 1, maybe 2 ports?

 

[mlm]

Originally posted by: lupi
BTW, on a somewhat related topic - with all these things coming out using HDMI (and some only showing 1080p via HDMI) exactly how are we supposed to plug them all in when the TVs out there only have 1, maybe 2 ports?

Monoprice is your friend

(The other switches are relatively expensive though)

 

[Yourself]

Originally posted by: lupi
 
 
BTW, on a somewhat related topic - with all these things coming out using HDMI (and some only showing 1080p via HDMI) exactly how are we supposed to plug them all in when the TVs out there only have 1, maybe 2 ports?

Here

or

Here

They have 3,4 and 5 port units too, but they can get pretty spendy....

EDIToh...scooped by 2 minutes

 

[TheUnk]

I had to jump on this. Tax was $32.50, but shipping was free. Will cost me 382.49 in the end. That and the 5 free movies = hard to resist.

 

[TheUnk]

Originally posted by: Yourself
I couldn't help it...lost my mind and pulled the trigger. I couldn't resist basically 30% off after the card credit, plus Capital One just jacked its rates and I needed a new card. Someone mentioned no interest for a year, but my order showed no interest until 2009. Is that what everyone is seeing too?

Self

I saw this too, it was plain text, not an image/link. Not sure

 

[purbeast0]

for those of you who ordered them, do you have any estimated delivery date or anything? also do you know what method it shipped from or where it's shipping from?

thanks.

 

[GrantMeThePower]

I'm just nervous about the hit on my credit.

And the warrenty vs. from costco.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: GrantMeThePower
I'm just nervous about the hit on my credit.

And the warrenty vs. from costco.

As long as you don't max it out immediately and you're not carrying 10 other cards, the credit hit shouldn't be too much. The credit inquiry will ding you a little but that will be gone in 6-12 months.

In short...use it to buy the PS3, pay it off, and just hold on to it but don't use it.

 

[lupi]

I saw some others talking about the interest; they say at somepoint it said that the 0% interest was for a year but numerous are reporting actual billing stating till 2009.

Unless you have a card balance of half or more your limit, the hit should be minimal for the inquiry.

 

[FP]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
for those of you who ordered them, do you have any estimated delivery date or anything? also do you know what method it shipped from or where it's shipping from?

thanks.

I ordered 08/06.
It shipped 08/08.
Will be here 08/10.

Shipped UPS from CARSON, CA.

When did the free shipping thing start?

Oh and where do you check your Sony points?

 

[bucwylde23]

Originally posted by: binister

Originally posted by: purbeast0
for those of you who ordered them, do you have any estimated delivery date or anything? also do you know what method it shipped from or where it's shipping from?

thanks.

I ordered 08/06.
It shipped 08/08.
Will be here 08/10.

Shipped UPS from CARSON, CA.

When did the free shipping thing start?

Oh and where do you check your Sony points?

www.sonyrewards.com

 

[lupi]

for those familiar with PS2/3 and watching DVDs on it, how necessary/usefully is the DVD remote?

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: binister

Originally posted by: purbeast0
for those of you who ordered them, do you have any estimated delivery date or anything? also do you know what method it shipped from or where it's shipping from?

thanks.

I ordered 08/06.
It shipped 08/08.
Will be here 08/10.

Shipped UPS from CARSON, CA.

When did the free shipping thing start?

Oh and where do you check your Sony points?

Cool thanks.

Too bad I don't know wtf is going on man.

Today I signed my mom up for the card and she wasn't even accepted instantly. I don't know wtf is going on with that crap. It's pissing me off. I better get my thing in the mail before August 31st so I can get my damn ps3 for $350.

 

[lupi]

From what I've read from some other places, the sony store often has free shipping during the middle of the week (tues-thurs).

 

[ponyo]

I ordered last night. Got shipped email today with the tracking number. I don't care about the hit on the credit. It's so small it won't matter. I'm going to put the card in the drawer and never use it again.

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: Naustica
I ordered last night. Got shipped email today with the tracking number. I don't care about the hit on the credit. It's so small it won't matter. I'm going to put the card in the drawer and never use it again.

ugh. My resistance is getting weak.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: lupi
for those familiar with PS2/3 and watching DVDs on it, how necessary/usefully is the DVD remote?

You can use the controller, but obviously it is less feature rich and convenient than the remote. You either have to leave the controller on the entire time, or turn it off and on as needed. I got the remote as part of the Amazon deal, it works great.

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER

Originally posted by: lupi
for those familiar with PS2/3 and watching DVDs on it, how necessary/usefully is the DVD remote?

You can use the controller, but obviously it is less feature rich and convenient than the remote. You either have to leave the controller on the entire time, or turn it off and on as needed. I got the remote as part of the Amazon deal, it works great.

Or just use a Harmony remote

 

[mlm]

Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER

Originally posted by: lupi
for those familiar with PS2/3 and watching DVDs on it, how necessary/usefully is the DVD remote?

You can use the controller, but obviously it is less feature rich and convenient than the remote. You either have to leave the controller on the entire time, or turn it off and on as needed. I got the remote as part of the Amazon deal, it works great.

It's also very handy for mundane tasks--going into the store, checking your messages, changing system settings, etc.

It's VERY easy to trip the power button though, I'm always knocking it by accident/my cats are always stepping on it.

 

[lupi]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER

Originally posted by: lupi
for those familiar with PS2/3 and watching DVDs on it, how necessary/usefully is the DVD remote?

You can use the controller, but obviously it is less feature rich and convenient than the remote. You either have to leave the controller on the entire time, or turn it off and on as needed. I got the remote as part of the Amazon deal, it works great.

Or just use a Harmony remote

Good idea, excpet on 3 sony went IR less and is using bluetooth instead.