Card go approved right away for me and instructions told me to to select reedem now. So it took me to sonyrewards where I ordered my PS3. Weird how they use points rather than dollars where 39999 pts equals 399.99. Anyways, they immedialtely credited me 150 bringing it down to 24999 points minus 50 points (free)=24949, 0 points tax, 3401 points shipping, totaling 28350 points.

So they will charge 283.50 to my card when it's shipped.

The micro print on the Playstation Visa card link states that it's valid towards the $399 MSRP price. The $150 rewards comes from Sony. I am waiting for a call back from Sony Rebate support to see if the $150 can be applied to the discounted $320 from Dell. The support person said he is not sure and he had few calls on this today and he is waiting to hear back from Sony HQ regarding this. Not going to know about it until Monday.

I already have my account number and was given the expiration date and CID over the phone. Does anyone have the activation toll free number for the card?

Sony might not give the $ 150.00 credit if you buy it from other vendor, per Sony csr. I cancelled my card, cc very rude.

megafreebee said:The micro print on the Playstation Visa card link states that it's valid towards the $399 MSRP price.

No, that isn't what it says at all. It says that if you buy a PS3 at $399, it will only end up costing you $249 because of a $150 rebate. The only way they can show an after rebate price is to also include the math that got them there.

If they didn't say "based on a $399 PS3", then some idiot would pay $449 for a PS3 and want to know why they didn't get $200 back to make it $249. In no way does it imply that you are obligated to pay that price. Feel free to pay more or less as you see fit.

Appologies if this is a stupid question - does anyone know if this version of the 80g sold by Dell is backward compatible w/ PS2/PS1 games? am a newbie.. thanks.

Chedawg said:ynvo said:Appologies if this is a stupid question - does anyone know if this version of the 80g sold by Dell is backward compatible w/ PS2/PS1 games? am a newbie.. thanks.

It does not I'm afraid, the 60 GB one is the older gen PS3 that does support PS2 games.

Plus (If you can find it) the MGS4 80GB Bundle has software BC (e.g. not all but most PS2 games).

Oops double post

Yeah, I read that in and out and thought the same thing. But I think the people are right.

It starts out saying Get a Playstation 3 as low as $249.99*

Then the asterisk next the to price points you to the bottom, where it says Reduced pricing [the $249.99] based on purchase of PS3 at the $399 MSRP for 80GB ...

No where does it say you can't get it for lower than $249.99, all it says is you can get it as low as

This is from the advertised link.

Read the fine print for further details. But, people are confirming the fine print does not go against the advertisement.

Clk said:megafreebee said:The micro print on the Playstation Visa card link states that it's valid towards the $399 MSRP price.

No, that isn't what it says at all. It says that if you buy a PS3 at $399, it will only end up costing you $249 because of a $150 rebate. The only way they can show an after rebate price is to also include the math that got them there.

If they didn't say "based on a $399 PS3", then some idiot would pay $449 for a PS3 and want to know why they didn't get $200 back to make it $249. In no way does it imply that you are obligated to pay that price. Feel free to pay more or less as you see fit.

I read through the post as I had planned on just doing the 283 deal from Sonyrewards anyway.

3. To qualify for the Bonus Offer, you must be new approved PlayStation Card member, through this promotion only, and purchased a PlayStation 3 system at SonyStyle.com or by calling 877-865-Sony (7669) with your new PlayStation Card. An email with complete instructions will be sent to qualified PlayStation Card members. Limited availability. Only while supplies last.

Bonus offer.
Play the hottest games and watch Blu-ray Disc™ high-def moves only on the PS3™ system. For a limited time, buy one Blu-ray Disc movie, get another one free3. Offer expires December 31, 2008.

1. PlayStation Card is issued by Chase Bank USA, NA, and is subject to credit approval. To qualify for this offer, you must apply for your new PlayStation Card by 12/31/08. In some instances an application may require additional processing, in which case instant approval will be unavailable. To qualify for the $150 card credit, you MUST purchase a PLAYSTATION 3 system with your new PlayStation Card ("PS3 Purchase") at an authorized Sony retailer such as Sony Style store and SonyStyle.com. Complete instructions will be sent upon your approval for the PlayStation Card via email. To receive card credit, your account must be opened by 01/31/2009 and PS3 Purchase must be made by 03/07/2009. Card credit will be posted to your PlayStation Card Statement within 8-12 weeks after PS3 Purchase. This promotional offer is available to new PlayStation Card accounts only and only one $150 card credit may be earned per PlayStation Card account. Existing PlayStation Card account holders or accounts are not eligible.

When it says such as Sonyrewards or SonyStyle.com it implys there are others that do apply. The authorized dealers show Dell as one and I think we are good here. The only thing that may give them an out is..

2. Certain terms, conditions and exclusions apply. That could mean almost anything.

It would be nice to hear someone from Sony customer service saying yes it will work or no we will not honor that even though it does meet all the requirements. I am going to hold off for now but will monitor closely.