Should I buy this PS3 from my friend?

So, I've been really wanting a PS3 for the longest time, its just that $300 is a little out of reach. My friend no longer has time to play PS3, so he wants to sell it. He asked me how much I'd buy it for, and I told him (depending on the condition) $200. He said $210, and its a deal.

It's the fatter version (Original I guess? I'm new to PS3s.), and it has 180gb of memory. There have been no problems with it (and I trust him, known the guy for 9 years), and he said he'd throw in the games. He has MW2, Killzone, and I think Little Big Planet. No scratches on the discs. I've seen the console, and nothing is wrong with it in my eyes.

I think honestly he just wants more than 50% of the original value back in his pocket. Should I buy it?

its not a horrible deal but for 100$ more shoot you can get a slim version, thats not really that much more IMO. But its up to you

So, I've been really wanting a PS3 for the longest time, its just that $300 is a little out of reach. My friend no longer has time to play PS3, so he wants to sell it. He asked me how much I'd buy it for, and I told him (depending on the condition) $200. He said $210, and its a deal.

It's the fatter version (Original I guess? I'm new to PS3s.), and it has 180gb of memory. There have been no problems with it (and I trust him, known the guy for 9 years), and he said he'd throw in the games. He has MW2, Killzone, and I think Little Big Planet. No scratches on the discs. I've seen the console, and nothing is wrong with it in my eyes.

I think honestly he just wants more than 50% of the original value back in his pocket. Should I buy it?

MasterBolt360

I am assuming the backward compatible version. It has the built in wifi right? Not that cheaper 20gb version without wifi. Anyways, it has wear and tear on a what 4-5 year old system! Buying used ps3 games is one thing because blu-ray discs are very durable but I would pass on buying used electronic devices that is a few years old. Old fatty PS3 was more likely to get YLOD, uses more electric and VERY LOUD. The fan sounds like a helicopter. I don't see how people even watch movies on it. I wouldn't be surprised if your friend sells his old PS3 to you and then goes out and buys a new slim bundle with Killzone 3..... If I were to buy a used PS3, it would be a slim for around half price from someone I really trust. I would laugh if they said over $200 for a fatty.

Get slim instead. A new one. You'll be happier! :D