There are two version of 80G PS3.
If you visit the SonyStyle, there are $399 80G PS3 (PS398013) and $499 80G PS3 with MGS bundle (PS398011).
While MGS bundle version ($499) has backward compatibility with PS2 games, 80G PS3 version ($399) does not have backward compatibiilty.
If you want PS3 with backward compatibility, you should buy MGS bundle.

treasurebeacon said:you can buy ANYTHING 299+ and get 150 back, doesn't have to be from Sony.

FWF thread

if this is considered hot, you can also make threads to buy 360s, ipods, laptops, lcds for 150 less

WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG, read the terms:

Your first single sales receipt purchase made at a SonyStyle store, including SonyStyle.com equal or greater than $299 ("Qualifying Purchase") will automatically qualify you for a $150 Statement Credit.

Maybe off topic, but how good is the PS3 as a media center? specifically streaming various formats from your computer? how does it compare to the xbox 360?

BTW this is a good deal, my bro just bought the MGS pack, but is realizing he doesnt need backwards compatibility. He's kicking himself now.

hawaiian2002 said:Looks good to me. If I am not mistaken, the following would be true:

Apply for Sony card today and purchase today.
Twelve month no interest so I can wait until I get credited the $150 and make payment after that.
The 80gb is "software compatible" with PS2 games.

My total was about $418 (including tax) and free shipping.
This is not the backwards compatible 80GB, this is the exact same as the 40GB, just with a bigger hard drive.

I went ahead an ordered 80G PS3 with blue ray remote, PS3 is on back order, free shipping.

Guys this is the NEW 80gb model...

So it doesn't have PS2 backwards compatibility (BC) it just has PS1 BC. The new 80GB model is replacing the now discontinued 40GB model with a bigger hard drive and the Dualshock 3 controller. It also has a 65nm RSX chip so it draws even less power than the 40GB model did (around 110w at idle now). It's $399 retail.

The old 80GB model with PS2 BC is being replaced with a 160GB hard drive around the same time and will be $499 retail as the old 80GB model was before it.

Hope that clears up some comments.

I'm seeing $40 for a $50 card, or $80 for a $100 card. Your Discover card must have a better deal than mine does. Neat find though, I can finally use my Discover card rewards for something.

Wait for the card to come in the mail and then check the website in Sept for stock status so you can get in on the 3% Cash Back and free shipping. If you get close to the 45 days (around day 35-40, near the end of Sept) and the website still doesnt have stock then drive over to the store and buy it there

Highly doubt Sony would short hand their own site & stores until Christmas to fulfill retail store requests from BB/CC/EBgames/etc

I have a Xbox 360 ($200 from Micro Center back in Dec 06), but now I'm also looking to pickup a PS3 since this deal is pretty good and I'm looking to play some PS3 games

I'm going to apply for the card soon before they pull the offer and I'll probably hold off on buying the PS3 until the end of Sept just incase the price drops a little (if the 360 prices will drop early Sept then theres a chance that Sony might have to discount the PS3 a little or offer something for free along with the console purchase) so I'll just wait it out for a month since I'm definitely not in a hurry

Instead of PS3 (I already have one) , just wonder can I purchase anything from SonyStyle outlet for this 150 credit deal?

bbmattt said:that's smart! I was just afraid if I didn't jump at the card, they would pull the deal. I noticed the back order online and the OOS at the south coast and bev center stores and got paranoid about how they found out about this deal and wanted to end it. So i wanted to get it done ASAP. Do you think Sony will drop the price again? I know they are releasing the 160 gb one soon, in oct.

who knows!Just get the card now and you'll have ~5 weeks to decide. I'm hoping for a price drop which probably wont happen or maybe a freebie thrown in like the remote control or something lol


owenyuen said:Instead of PS3 (I already have one) , just wonder can I purchase anything from SonyStyle outlet for this 150 credit deal?"Your first single sales receipt purchase made at a SonyStyle store, including SonyStyle.com equal or greater than $299 ("Qualifying Purchase") will automatically qualify you for a $150 Statement Credit."

Any $299+ total purchase on a single receipt/order from Sony store or website