Thinking about buying a PS3

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#1 cole_793
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Hey guys, I've long been an Xbox fan but now I'm seriously conidering buying a PS3 since I have some extra cash around, and I also really want a Blu-Ray player. I've been looking and so far it looks like my only two options are either getting the refurbished 40GB from gamestop for $230 or getting the 120GB PS3 Slim for $300 from basically anywhere. Are there not any places that have some cool bundle deals going on right now? I looked everywhere but couldn't seem to find any.

Any and all advice to a PS3 noob would be appriciated

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#2 nightshade869
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I don't think there are any bundles out right now that I know of. You can check bestbuy.com or walmart.com, they might have some bundles. I do highly recommend getting an extended warranty on the console when you buy it though. It is a good investment. Games I would recommend: GOW Collection, GOW3, Uncharted 1 & 2, inFAMOUS, Heavy Rain, Killzone 2, AC2, Batman, MGS4. Pretty much any exclusive is awesome.
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Yeah, there aren't really much for bundles, though you can get an Uncharted 1 + controller or Ratchet and Clank + controller for $55, which is a good deal, if you want an extra controller. The $299.99 for the 120GB Slim is a great deal, I'd just go with that. 120 gigs will last you a long while, and they're easy to upgrade.

GoW3, MGS4, Final Fantasy XIII (the PS3 version, in case you also have the other syste, which shall remai nameless), Valkyria Chronicles, Demon's Souls, Uncharted 2 = good times.

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#4 jimm895
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With the shortage of PS3's that's been going on for the past few weeks there really is no need of a bundle at this time. Once the supply meets the demand then there might be some kind of bundle.
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#5 cole_793
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Alright thanks for all the input. So do you guys think now is a good time to purchase one? Like there shouldnt be any price cuts or amazing deals coming in the near future should there?

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#6 TX2OGEL989
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These are really hard to come by in many areas. A store may get a few(many get none*), here and there, but they're gone within hours. I was LUCKY to be able to purchase one at regular price today. I did/would not expect any deals in the next 3 months, if not longer. *Many stores in my area(3 cities) do not even have a spot for them. No shelf price tags or empty areas. This is also true for the WII.

Alright thanks for all the input. So do you guys think now is a good time to purchase one? Like there shouldnt be any price cuts or amazing deals coming in the near future should there?

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#7 Warriorboy1990
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Try Ebay.com for PS3 bundles. Usually people bundle PS3 when they sell them.

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#8 coolkid93
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I don't think that there are any bundles but try walmart. They'll probably have it. Get it new btw. You don't know what could've happened to the refurbed one.
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#9 Justinps2hero
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$300 is good for a 120g Slim. Over here in Blighty its £249 on its own. Saying that, I've got a phat ol' skool 40G, & its not let me down as yet. Good luck with your choice.

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#10 abdelmessih101
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If you need any more PS3 related info, check out my stickied Official PS3 FAQ Thread which is also linked in my sig for convenience.