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#1 hoan2k5
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I have always been an Xbxo 360 fan and always will, but I'm starting to lean toward the Ps3 a little. I have an Xbox 360 and Wii and want to complete my collection, only thing is I have only 200$

+ My persuasion to my mom is that we are moving soon and will probably buy an hdtv soon and I told her that everyone is going to need a blu-ray player sooner or later. I told her about the deal about 500$ Ps3 and she likes it but said it still a little too much...anyone got any other ideas....

I'm using my monitor for my consoles and planning on buying a hdtv on black friday for myself too to hook it all up.

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#2 Absynthetic
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buy her lingerie
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#3 Blackjaw
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get a job
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#4 jrlc1
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get a jobBlackjaw
yeah, well that depends on how old the TC is. But that's the best advice anyone could give him. I used to hate asking for money or saving for weeks to buy a game. Let alone a console. Now that i work, I could get what i want without having to beg for it.
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#5 shroom76
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make more money yourself like i did.

or convince her of the value (ie the backwards compatibility, its really more than one system, blu ray disk players are almost that much by themselves... hm?)

idk

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#7 Blanco98
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Another thing is if your 14 or over you can actually get a job, well atleast where i live you can , like publix or so and so.
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#8 RahKayne
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Another thing is if your 14 or over you can actually get a job, well atleast where i live you can , like publix or so and so.Blanco98

Wow man calm down.

You don't have to get a job man. You said you were selling things right? Chip in a good amount of money and tell you mom that it's also a BD player (and if you can explain HD and the approaching Feb 2009 date you'll be more convincing cnet has a good hdtv explanation page)

trade in PS2 games you don't want

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#9 hoan2k5
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get a jobBlackjaw

I do have a job I work at a clothing store...I am just broke for paying other stuff.

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#10 Shomb22
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Tell her you can win a trip to see the stars of the desperate housewifes show if you purchase a PS3 in the next month, and lucky forher its only 499 now.
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#11 krn_jpn
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give her your 200 and say its only 300. and thats a cheap blue ray player and many more.
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#13 krn_jpn
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[QUOTE="Blackjaw"]get a jobhoan2k5

I do have a job I work at a clothing store...I am just broke for paying other stuff.

umm he has a job...

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#14 EmperorSupreme
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Tell her it's good for other things besides games, you can surf the web from the couch, espescially if you get a wireless keyboard, put all your music on it, put your pictures on it, and of course movies. I'm sure there will even be a few games she will like eventually. The PS3 is really is really an entertainment system, not just a gaming system.
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#15 TM1
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Save up paychecks and buy it yourself.
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#16 navigata
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Tell her that it cures cancer! What else could she possibly want to know?
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#17 krn_jpn
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Tell her that it cures cancer! What else could she possibly want to know?navigata

Yes, that will work.

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#18 funnymario
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Okay...bring her over to the PC :|
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#19 minox2109
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if she thinks tht the $500 is too much then u dont really hve a choice the other bluray players cost much more then the ps3... tht could be ur best bet the fact tht it is the cheapest bluray player... but other then tht u dont hve much of a choice...
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#20 slikMotion
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Shoulda driven her insane with the $1000 standalone. Then hit her with the $500 and 5 free BD movie deal.
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#21 Stealth-Hawk
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Ill make a honest post...

First, Ask her if she would pay half of it. That would lead you to about 250$... which isnt that much at all.

Second, if that doesnt work, ask her as an early christmas or birthday present depending on when your birthday is.

Third, Eat on rations for a month or two. You would be suprised how much money you save from not buying Mcdonalds.

Fourth, simply ask her what you could possibly do to get her to buy you a PS3

Fifth, Guilt Trip her...

Sixth, Tell her your going to kill yourself if she doesnt help.

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#22 osirisomeomi
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Well i understand that he might have a job and hate other things to spend him money on. So everyone stop being so dismissive. Maybe he likes gaming but he likes going to the movies more.

As for convincing your mom, kid, tell her a couple of things.

1. It plays HD movies, which are really cool. Bring her to a best buy and let her see for herself.

2. It's just gotten a price cut, and the 499 models are in limited (though abundant) supply.

3. Tell her it's BC so you can play all your old PS2 games on it, which is awesome.

4. Tell her you'll chip in some money too.

5. Set up compromises from the start. Having a discussion about things like playtime, what TV to put it on, etc, give people the impression that buying it is already a done deal.

6. Give her something first, like maybe clean your room, wash the dishes, something special that isn't over the top. She's feel favourably towards you and will be more inclined to grant your desires.

7. Don't sound desperate. If you sound like someone who's addicted to videogames and plays them for three hours a day, then most healthy parents wouldn't want to give you a PS3. Be mature and reasonable.

8. Learn to compromise, wait, and save. She might not want to get one now, but maybe in august she will.

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ROB A BANK!!!!!
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#24 gizmo_logix
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Tell her that you can display photos on it like a virtual PHOTO ALBUMB you can show on a 50" HDTV! FAMILY PHOTOS OF YOU WHEN YOU WERE A BABY! Aww....
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#25 crashintome202
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save up for it, thats what i did for 1 year... i didnt spend any money from christmas 05 december 06 when i got my ps3. its REALLY hard to do but you figure 2 holiday gifts, a birthday present, allowance, do some extra stuff.... it adds up. if you really want a ps3, you can afford not to spend any other money
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#26 ivan_69
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a month or 2 of a part time job is enough. You can wait
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#27 junk56
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...why do you want us to convince your mom. its your job to convince her, we're just here to say you should get a job.
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#28 GerrywithaG15
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tell her when u buy an xbox you sell your soul, the onlyway to get it back is to buy a ps3 :D
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#29 etramleinad12
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Get it free from http://ps3.f4e1.com/index.php?referral=1509.

Steal money.

Sell something.

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#30 5FingersOfDeath
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tell her when u buy an xbox you sell your soul, the onlyway to get it back is to buy a ps3 :DGerrywithaG15

good one :)
tell her if you can't get it, then you will need to lean towards a life of crime, start small, like liquor stores and work your way up to Gamestop, she leaves you no choice.

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#31 CyanX73
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Get a job, offer to go half. Do good in school, say your prayers, or just check out my profile for vids of me playing my awesome pS3 :P.
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#32 libthegod
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Give me her name and cellphone number, I'm an expert in the field.
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#33 useLOGIC
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wow... i cant believe people are offering suggestions other than "get a ******* job".
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I have always been an Xbxo 360 fan and always will, but I'm starting to lean toward the Ps3 a little. I have an Xbox 360 and Wii and want to complete my collection, only thing is I have only 200$

+ My persuasion to my mom is that we are moving soon and will probably buy an hdtv soon and I told her that everyone is going to need a blu-ray player sooner or later. I told her about the deal about 500$ Ps3 and she likes it but said it still a little too much...anyone got any other ideas....

I'm using my monitor for my consoles and planning on buying a hdtv on black friday for myself too to hook it all up.

hoan2k5

Explain the value and maybe that'll sway her decision. Explain to her how many different features/components it comes with right out of the box. Considering what's included with a PS3 right out of the box, it's a steal at $500.

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#35 Sambo234
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just be really sweet to her, and tell her it would make you happy but if she doesn't want you to be happy then you understand.
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#36 Tha_lazyboi
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Arent happy with what u got? Give your mom a break sheesh. I hate spoiled brats.
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#37 jdang307
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wow... i cant believe people are offering suggestions other than "get a ******* job".useLOGIC
Wow I can't believe you posted without reading the whole ******* thread. He has a job, he has other bills to pay, can't afford it. If his mom just needs a little convincing to get one, why the fark not? Convince her.
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#38 PeterTimpa
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Well if you are using the cheap Blu-Ray Player then use this as well during this summer you get 5 free blu ray movies it is a mail in rebate sorta of deal, the choices arnt supurb but there are a few that are worth keeping

http://www.bluraysavings.com/

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#39 bizzy420
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I have always been an Xbxo 360 fan and always will, but I'm starting to lean toward the Ps3 a little. I have an Xbox 360 and Wii and want to complete my collection, only thing is I have only 200$

+ My persuasion to my mom is that we are moving soon and will probably buy an hdtv soon and I told her that everyone is going to need a blu-ray player sooner or later. I told her about the deal about 500$ Ps3 and she likes it but said it still a little too much...anyone got any other ideas....

I'm using my monitor for my consoles and planning on buying a hdtv on black friday for myself too to hook it all up.

hoan2k5

since you HAVE a job, then jsut save up some $$$.

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#40 HoVDaHuSTLa1
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steal her purse
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#41 munsoned
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tell her ull do all chores till next year.

then tell her if u dont buy one soon the price is going back to 600 bucks. and their is a special offer to get 5 free blue ray movies.

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#42 redandblack23
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dont forget to tell her that you get 5 free blu ray movies when you purchase a ps3 for $500...5x30=150.....
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tell your mom you will do 2 weeksof slavery for aps3: vacuum, wash dishes, clean the toilet, help her cook, take out the trash, and get the mail. if you want to do more than that then give her a back massage. lol whatever makes your mom laugh and feel sorry for you for being pathetic. it reallyworks. women are weird like that.

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#44 expanded
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do a poopy in ur pants until she lets u have it :)
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#45 rogerjak
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tell your mom you will do 2 weeksof slavery for aps3: vacuum, wash dishes, clean the toilet, help her cook, take out the trash, and get the mail. if you want to do more than that then give her a back massage. lol whatever makes your mom laugh and feel sorry for you for being pathetic. it reallyworks. women are weird like that.

sxs_alex
we have a winner! Do that, tell her it's the cheapest BD player in the market, also tell her about the price coming up to 600 again. OH 5 BD movies is important to convince her. And also tell her you will also give her your next month salary to pay a bit of your PS3.
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#46 snipe2004
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tell your mom about the 5 free blu-ray movies and it helps cure cancer. oh and tell her it wont break like the 360...lol jk
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#47 HJrAS_PT
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tell your mom you will do 2 weeksof slavery for aps3: vacuum, wash dishes, clean the toilet, help her cook, take out the trash, and get the mail. if you want to do more than that then give her a back massage. lol whatever makes your mom laugh and feel sorry for you for being pathetic. it reallyworks. women are weird like that.

sxs_alex

yes, woman ARE weird like that. i'd suggest you did what he said. don't forget to wash the car, vacuum the car, buy the groceries, everything you can think of

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#49 AgentZero225
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give her your 200 and say its only 300. and thats a cheap blue ray player and many more.krn_jpn

yea wat he said.