Getting my PS3 this weekend... all ready feel ripped off lol...

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#1 GANGSTA287
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No HDMI cords are included!?!?! tha'ts another 50-70 bucks I didn't see coming, I guess that means only 1 game and controller...

please tell me that the wi-fi is free and that they have free demos on PSN...

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#2 Rusteater
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HDMI cables at monoprice are about $5.00. No need to blow that much cash on a cable.
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#3 gamenux
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No HDMI cords are included!?!?! tha'ts another 50-70 bucks I didn't see coming, I guess that means only 1 game and controller...

please tell me that the wi-fi is free and that they have free demos on PSN...

GANGSTA287

Why don't you just ordering the hdmi separately online? It is also cheaper than $50.

I got my hdmi cable from my local Frys. Paid around $16-17 with tax. I could have gotten it for cheaper online for around $12 shipped but I could not wait.

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#4 sniper_99
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the Wi-Fi is FREE, the demos on PSN are FREE

btw you can get cheap HDMI cables on the internet

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#5 gamenux
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You have internet so use it.
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#6 nyc05
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I bought an HDMI cable online for $7, so don't go paying a fortune for one in a store.
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#7 dstryr13
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ill be nice

THIS cable works flawlessly

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#8 Rusteater
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ill be nice

THIS cable works flawlessly

dstryr13

That's the exact cable I ordered. And yes, it does work flawlessly.

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#9 jimm895
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The HDMI cables are not that expensive if you shop around a little, I have seen them in Wal-Mart for around $30.00 to $40.00 depending on the lenth. As for feeling ripped I really don't see where you would because there are more than a couple of cables that can be used. The composite that cones with the PS3 then there is the component cables that is the next step up from composite cables. Then there is the HDMI to DVI cables that was used on the early HDTV's before the HDMI was released. And now we have HDMI.

The PS3 comes with everything your gonna need to get online wirelessly and play your HD media rite out of the box unlike other systems that needs extra over priced add-ons.

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#10 Deathtransit
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Don't get one if it's such a big deal to you.
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#11 MotoRacer81
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No HDMI cords are included!?!?! tha'ts another 50-70 bucks I didn't see coming, I guess that means only 1 game and controller...

please tell me that the wi-fi is free and that they have free demos on PSN...

GANGSTA287

ripped off?? that has to be a joke. You get free online, wifi, game demos, blu-ray player, rechargable controller, and you're saying you get ripped off???:lol:

with the"other" system, you have to pay 50$ for online,100dollars for wifi, over 120dollars for HD attachment, and 20 dollars for recahrgables batteries.......please open your eyes friend. the ps3 is one heck of a deal!!

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#12 MFDOOMED
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Don't buy it then!
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#13 brotherreese
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Don't buy it then! MFDOOMED
Agreed.
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#14 pirategunner
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I smell a troll!

maybe if you give it cookies it will go away.

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#15 JustWiicredible
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Three words for ya. PSN is free. No pay out for online multiplayer. VFM :)
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#16 hiryu3
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No HDMI cords are included!?!?! tha'ts another 50-70 bucks I didn't see coming, I guess that means only 1 game and controller...

please tell me that the wi-fi is free and that they have free demos on PSN...

GANGSTA287

Wrong I bought my hdmi cable in the store at Radio Shack for $12.00

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#17 CSI24
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No HDMI cords are included!?!?! tha'ts another 50-70 bucks I didn't see coming, I guess that means only 1 game and controller...

please tell me that the wi-fi is free and that they have free demos on PSN...

GANGSTA287

I bought myself a nice $5 HDMI cable from HDMIand I've had no problems

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#18 jyoung312
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TC I'd like to introduce you to a site I like to call monoprice.com where you can get an hdmi cable that does the same thing as that $50 cable for around $5.
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#19 Staryoshi87
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10 foot HDMI cable 7.99. Sticking it to Monster Cable: Priceless
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#20 jaygun007
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If your feeling ripped off AND you didnt know that wifi was built in, then maybe you need to do some research before you make a purchase. Also, hdmi cables are very cheap online.
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#21 dewmandew7
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The wi-fi is built in and wth would they make you pay for demos which are, simply put, ads.
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#22 IG_Pug
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I purchased my PS3 with an 46 LCD 1080. I purchased a couple of HDMI cables a cheap one and a more expensive one. I noticed a huge difference in the picture with the better quality cable.

When you look at how much the cheapest blue ray player is and a DVD up converteris, it is a a much better deal than any system. If you have the cash or credit.

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#23 teebeenz
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No HDMI cords are included!?!?! tha'ts another 50-70 bucks I didn't see coming,GANGSTA287

And if it came with them the other 90% of people would be complaining about the additional cost of pointless cables most wont use.
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#24 Jimmybones79
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complain much?
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#25 dewmandew7
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[QUOTE="GANGSTA287"]

No HDMI cords are included!?!?! tha'ts another 50-70 bucks I didn't see coming,teebeenz

And if it came with them the other 90% of people would be complaining about the additional cost of pointless cables most wont use.

About two thirds of PS3 gamers have an HDTV. :|

/fail

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#26 brotherreese
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[QUOTE="teebeenz"][QUOTE="GANGSTA287"]

No HDMI cords are included!?!?! tha'ts another 50-70 bucks I didn't see coming,dewmandew7

And if it came with them the other 90% of people would be complaining about the additional cost of pointless cables most wont use.

About two thirds of PS3 gamers have an HDTV. :|

/fail

Yeah. NOW we do. However, it would have been nice if the PS3 came with some component cables.
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#27 Macri
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I purchased my PS3 with an 46 LCD 1080. I purchased a couple of HDMI cables a cheap one and a more expensive one. I noticed a huge difference in the picture with the better quality cable.

IG_Pug

That's BS... a cable is a cable... My father bought a Monster cable for 80$ because he beleived this same crap. I compare my $4 HDMI cable from monoprice to his 80$ Monster Cable from Best Buy and they look exactly the same. For you to say HUGE difference is ridiculous

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#28 Zinettus
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LoL Wut!! Somebody put the pear please.

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#29 MusashiSensi
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HDMI cables at monoprice are about $5.00. No need to blow that much cash on a cable.Rusteater

Indeed.

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#30 cleotis_max
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Haha 50-70? You can get them for 1 buck off of Ebay. Luckily for me my 360 came with my HDMI cable.
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#31 TheSystemLord1
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I bought my HDMI cable off of ebay for $1.50. I won the auction at that low (there are hundreds upon hundreds of cords). I got it in the original packaging with no signs of tampering whatsoever.
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#32 candid_llama
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Orange HDMI cable FTW! $7 mono price:D
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#33 rogerjak
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GS is full of funny topics today!! :lol:

Not everybody owns a HDTV, so Sony didn't inclued HDMI because it would be crazy to give HDMI to someone who doesn't own a HDTV.

Wi-fi is built in and PSN is free.

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#34 tryfe_lyn
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Seems like everybody already addressed the price for the HDMI cable....but honestly, shelling out an additional $50 after paying $400+ is insignificant...
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#35 IG_Pug
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[QUOTE="IG_Pug"]

I purchased my PS3 with an 46 LCD 1080. I purchased a couple of HDMI cables a cheap one and a more expensive one. I noticed a huge difference in the picture with the better quality cable.

Macri

That's BS... a cable is a cable... My father bought a Monster cable for 80$ because he beleived this same crap. I compare my $4 HDMI cable from monoprice to his 80$ Monster Cable from Best Buy and they look exactly the same. For you to say HUGE difference is ridiculous

Well, we all see things differently.