PS3 now $249

[SuperShouden]

According to a tweet by Sony, they've announced a price drop at Gamescom. Which...isn't the Vita gonna be $249? So...you can either buy a 160GB PS3 or a PS Vita...hmmm....tough choice.

 

[Darren.]

Value for entertainment really. (Man I need to upgrade from my old 40 gig phat, but then I could buy a VITA for the same price. Hmm. tough one eh?)

 

[E28]

Value for entertainment really. (Man I need to upgrade from my old 40 gig phat, but then I could buy a VITA for the same price. Hmm. tough one eh?)

I need to upgrade my PS3. But I want a vita. But then I already have an iPad for portable games (I prefer casual gaming on holiday and stuff) so I'll probably get a new PS3.

 

[icelt]

Full announcement:

http://www.vgchartz.com/article/87603/sony-cuts-ps3-price-to-250-25k-yen-249-euros/

Hello PlayStation Nation,

I have some exciting news to share with you today. As many of you know, it has been nearly five years since the PS3 first came to the U.S. market with its built in Blu-ray player, integrated hard-drive, built-in wireless, and unmatched hi-def gaming. Today, more than 50 million PS3’s have been sold worldwide, more than 2,495 Blu-ray titles are available and the PS3’s expansive portfolio of games and video content on PlayStation Network exceeds 60,000 titles.

While others in the space are losing steam, PlayStation 3 is gaining momentum and giving gamers everywhere more of what they want: an unparalleled line-up of exclusive games and access to the best in sports, movies and TV, all at a great value.

Today, I believe that value becomes even more evident. I’m excited to share with you that effective immediately at retailers throughout North America, the 160 GB PS3 and the 320GB PS3 are now available for $249 and $299, respectively. In addition, a limited edition inFAMOUS 2 bundle is now available at participating retailers across North America. The bundle retails for $299 and includes a 320 GB PlayStation 3, a copy of inFAMOUS 2 and a 30-day membership to PlayStation Plus.

 

[SuperShouden]

Nice, I might just get the inFamous 2 bundle when I get another PS3...you get the game and the PS+ trial for free.

But seriously for $50 more you can get twice the harddrive space. Pretty awesome.

 

[Moot]

Why are you guys thinking you have to get a new PS3 just to have a larger HD, why not just fit a bigger HD?

 

[Tornado]

Why are you guys thinking you have to get a new PS3 just to have a larger HD

I'm pretty sure no one in this thread thinks this.

 

[LaBounti]

According to a tweet by Sony, they've announced a price drop at Gamescom. Which...isn't the Vita gonna be $249? So...you can either buy a 160GB PS3 or a PS Vita...hmmm....tough choice.

If you are in the market for a PS3 you probably don't need a Vita. But A parent may think otherwise, er unwise

Moot, its a Bundle that comes with the game. Try getting a Infamous 2, a free PS+ trial and 120 more GB for $50. The Free PS+ trial alone can net you some free add-ons or/and discounts right off the bat.

 

[Moot]

(Man I need to upgrade from my old 40 gig phat

I need to upgrade my PS3.

I'm pretty sure no one in this thread thinks this.

Excuse me.

 

[Tornado]

Yeah, try again. There are reasons other than upgrading the hard drive to upgrade your PS3 to a newer model. Especially when you have the CECHG model with its comparably large power usage and arguably spotty reliability.





And here's a bit of friendly advice: You would do well to stop automatically assuming that everyone who doesn't see completely eye to eye with you is an idiot. It gets pretty annoying to constantly see even when you do know what you are talking about.

 

[Coxis]

They said they need to upgrade their PS3, but nowhere in their posts mention that the reason is the hard drive.

 

[RTSolvalou]

Australian retailers, don't think that we don't know about this.

Personally, I think the expensive-handheld-gaming-device scene is kinda dead, The Vita my sell well initially but I think it will struggle long term, a bit sega saturnesque.

 

[Patrick]

Australian retailers, don't think that we don't know about this.

Personally, I think the expensive-handheld-gaming-device scene is kinda dead, They may sell well initially but I think it will struggle long term, a bit sega saturnesque.

Ya just look at the 3DS already an $80 price drop in only 5 and a half months.

 

[SuperShouden]

Ya just look at the 3DS already an $80 price drop in only 5 and a half months.

Yup, yup.

And, if I were to get a handheld...the PSP 1000s are only $100 now. And for $30 more I could get a PSP3000...so...

BTW, Gamestop is dropped their refurbished PS3 prices down to $200 for the 20GB and 40GB fatboy PS3s. The old 120GB and 160GB have dropped to $250. And the old 250GB PS3s are now $300. But...why you'd pay $300 for a 250GB system when you can get a 320GB system for the same price...and a 320GB system with Infamous 2 and a bunch of other stuff for the same price...I don't know.

EDIT: Refurbished 250GB PS3s are down to $200, as well.

 

[E28]

Yeah, try again. There are reasons other than upgrading the hard drive to upgrade your PS3 to a newer model. Especially when you have the CECHG model with its comparably large power usage and arguably spotty reliability.

Yeah, I don't really need more HD space, but my 3 year old phat is getting more and more likely to have a YLOD, so I'd rather get a new one and transfer all my data than have to revive the phat... I would miss the touch sensitive buttons though.

 

[LaBounti]

Ya just look at the 3DS already an $80 price drop in only 5 and a half months.

Nintendo hurt it's self with the 3DS with poor design choices and even worse than that was the lack of must have new games in the weeks and months after release. The initial price was too ambitious for Nintendo. The market isn't just ignoring the 3DS, they are paying attention, and its not looking good.

 

[vk56dehan]

Yeah, I don't really need more HD space, but my 3 year old phat is getting more and more likely to have a YLOD, so I'd rather get a new one and transfer all my data than have to revive the phat... I would miss the touch sensitive buttons though.

You know, Ive got a 2nd Gen CECHE (80GB) PS3 that is now about 4yrs old and runs like a champ (knock on wood)...with no signs of anything weird. Take care of them and they last forever. Instead of going and spending the $ now, personally I would just go get a thumb drive and back your saved files. That way if it does take a dump...your safe. If it doesnt, then you have the spare $ for the next gen system. The 3rd Gen phat models (CECHG, CECHK, etc) had a cheaper, less productive fan...as well as the lack of forward intake vents which I personally feel is a contributing factor to those models overheating easier (YLOD). I have recently acquired a 3rd gen CECHL (80GB) model that I am currently rebuilding. Every PS3 that has been broken and ended up in my hands has been a 3rd gen....too many to count. I drill my own forward vents and it seems to help, just doesnt look quite as pretty but still not bad. Hope this helps you make a better decision.

 

[dj4monie]

Yup, yup.

And, if I were to get a handheld...the PSP 1000s are only $100 now. And for $30 more I could get a PSP3000...so...

BTW, Gamestop is dropped their refurbished PS3 prices down to $200 for the 20GB and 40GB fatboy PS3s. The old 120GB and 160GB have dropped to $250. And the old 250GB PS3s are now $300. But...why you'd pay $300 for a 250GB system when you can get a 320GB system for the same price...and a 320GB system with Infamous 2 and a bunch of other stuff for the same price...I don't know.

EDIT: Refurbished 250GB PS3s are down to $200, as well.

Thanks for the heads up! I was hoping the price drop would effect the prices on used and refurbished units.

A new unit at $250 with some cosmetic and minor internal changes is a good value (finally) for the PS3. I waited until the PS2 went slim and then dropped to $179 before I bought it. It was the same time GT4 came out, so it worked out well.

I also bought a refurbished Dreamcast a few years ago for $80 + 3 Games from Gamestop.

 

[sumbrownkid]

I'll probably buy a new slim model in a couple of months.