Not super hot, but was at my local Sam's in Bangor, ME last night and they have the PS3 80GB core system for $317.01, several in stock. I decided to grab one based on the following assessment:
1) Although price drops are rumored, I haven't heard anything concrete 2) PS3 is easy to swap out the hard drive, so I don't see the point in paying extra for the 160GB model 3) Target has a bundle with a couple greatest hits games for $399, but those games aren't worth the $83 price difference 4) Dell deal with 15% off may be comparable or better, depending on sales tax. For me it's about the same but the Sam's return policy gives me both hardware and price protection 5) I don't want to apply for a Sony credit card, so the Sony deal is out
Unrelated to this specific deal, I am starting to think the PS3 is actually not a bad price compared to the XB360. I've been an XB guy since launch, but have had more than my share of bad consoles and resulting repairs. I knew that eventually I would need a Blueray player given the demise of the HD-DVD format. A couple things I like so far about the PS3:
1) Built-in wireless networking - nothing new I guess, but I never knew it had that built-in. $$$ extra for XB360. 2) Controller essentially includes the equivalent of the XB play & charge kit. $ extra for XB360. 3) Internal power supply is a nice touch. 4) Takes standard HDMI cable, while nothing on the XB is standard, although hacks are possible 5) Easily upgraded hard drive, not the proprietary fiasco XB has going on.
Anyway, not a bad deal and I finally have a PS3. Now I need to find a deal on Killzone 2 & I'll be set.
Greymulkin said: Stay on the deal OP - don't go rekindling flame wars.
Agreed... just post price and location. A good deal for those that can find them! KZ2 is a good title along with Little Big Planet and Metal Gear Solid 4. Also, if you like the titles at the PSN store, make sure you look into PSN game sharing.
No rekindling here, just noting some of the mildly interesting features on the PS3 of which I was not aware as an XB360 owner. Thought it might be informative to those who aren't already PS3 experts. Loving the red so far...wish there was a way to simply delete the thread and move on.
ecsa0014
Member
posted: Jul. 2, 2009 @ 9:28a
turborob said: ... 4) Takes standard HDMI cable, while nothing on the XB is standard, although hacks are possible ...
I use a standard HDMI cable with my 360. No hack needed.
turborob said: No rekindling here, just noting some of the mildly interesting features on the PS3 of which I was not aware as an XB360 owner. Thought it might be informative to those who aren't already PS3 experts. Loving the red so far...wish there was a way to simply delete the thread and move on.
aus said: Anyone else find this at other Sam's Clubs? I'm going to find out this afternoon. This is exactly what I need to find for my hubby's birthday present this month! I've been looking around for a good deal; if it's at my local Sam's, this is the best so far!
soulflyfgm
Member
posted: Jul. 2, 2009 @ 7:12p
Do you need a membership for Sams club? is it the same as costco? thank u
abhilash0001
Enthusiastic Member
posted: Jul. 2, 2009 @ 8:44p
Yes.. You do.!
deals2get
Member
posted: Jul. 4, 2009 @ 11:06a
Any one else able to find at other SAMS ? I see 398 at all other places with a movie and a game.
subzerorn
New Member
posted: Jul. 10, 2009 @ 7:04a
If you go to Best Buy they have MGS4 and Killzone 2 bundled with their PS3.Its not online but i see them in one of my stores here in Durham NC.Quiet a lot of them.That is if you are into those 2 games.Personally i think these 2 games are easy to sell too but more hassle.Either way, i thought i would share. I keep hearing rumors of this price cut.Makes me not wanna get 1 right now but its so hard to control this spending urge.lol
Decent deal, but Dell.com has rolling price reductions on these, and you can bundle with games like KZ2 and others to get them at a very reduced price ($25 for KZ2). I paid 325 + free shipping to get a new PS3 and KZ2 a couple of months back on one of those deals.
Also as an aside, don't get your cables (HDMI or otherwise) at any big box brick and mortar. Either go to a special cables & connectors store that will price their cables realistically for contractors and such, or buy online for mucho cheapness.
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