[silk]

Hey Guys,


Mod, you could move this into computer and gaming section : )

i did a quick search in the ps3 thread and does not look like the information is out there... so i decided to post here. It is a good news for current PS3 owner and would like to own the slim version.


My friend went to the EB by the Queensborough bridge and found out you can bring in your old fat PS3 + 2 game and $49.99 for a slim version .

Source is 99% confirmed, better act on it ASAP.


Cheers !!!!!

[silk]

lol..... i just saw the information was posted on the ps3 thread...

owned myself LOL


http://www.failpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/finger-suicide.jpg

[rb]

did he buy the extended warranty too?

[CRS]

So what makes the slim version better than the fat?

[silk]

did he buy the extended warranty too?

he went to EB yesterday and was told by the staff... he only bought few xbox games from there...

he is going to pack up his ps3 and probably head down there this weekend

[silk]

So what makes the slim version better than the fat?

some love the new look, 120gb and of course the slim down body.. lol

it really depends on each individual... my friend saw the display at EB and he is loving it.. He didn't feel like buying one when he saw it on the net and youtube...

[murd0c]

What games do u get?

[silk]

What games do u get?

i dont know sir... im just throwing out the info

give them a call maybe ? :)

[murd0c]

Going to go to eb at lunch and get details on it. The question I have is there a way to
Save game data so I don't lose everything?

[SkinnyPupp]

If you give up your 60, 20, or even first-gen 80GB for one of these, you are an idiot.

[murd0c]

What's the difference? I'm just worried with mine cause it has crashed once already
And I don't want to be out a ps3.

[hk20000]

how do I copy all my save files from my current one and transfer to the new one??

[SkinnyPupp]

If you want to know the differences of all the models, see this PS3 comparison guide (http://www.hardcoreware.net/playstation-3-model-guide/)

Basically, the newer the model, the less features it has.

[shenmecar]

If you give up your 60, 20, or even first-gen 80GB for one of these, you are an idiot.

exactly what he said,

how much did you guys pay for your fat PS3? $399+?

The new one is for sale $299 right now at Best Buy.

So you want to trade in your more expensive one with money on top for something cheaper? You are going to make EB very happy.

[silk]

exactly what he said,

how much did you guys pay for your fat PS3? $399+?

The new one is for sale $299 right now at Best Buy.

So you want to trade in your more expensive one with money on top for something cheaper? You are going to make EB very happy.

Im assuming EB will have a massive 2nd hand fat ps3 to sell in the near future @ 100 bucks ?

[unit]

think its a good deal since i have a 40GB?

also wondering how you backup your saves

[unit]

dammit i just called, they wont take 40GB models

[hotjoint]

If you give up your 60, 20, or even first-gen 80GB for one of these, you are an idiot.

:werd:

[!Aznboi128]

nothing is special or better about the new version other then it's slimmer

not worth the hassle

[Kaiten]

Also the slim isn't backwards compatible, although that probably doesn't matter to most. but still, like others have mentioned it has less features.

[wouwou]

Im assuming EB will have a massive 2nd hand fat ps3 to sell in the near future @ 100 bucks ?

more like 280

[dub.g]

no thank you, ill keep my 60 gig model with backward compatibility

[Jsunu]

i'll keep my 60 gig..... even though i paid the original butt raping price :(

[Alatar]

I paid $307.99 taxes in for my PS3. Should be here some time next week.

[skyxx]

no thank you, ill keep my 60 gig model with backward compatibility

i'll keep my 60 gig..... even though i paid the original butt raping price :(

Don't worry brothers. We're still far more superior than the new guys. ;)

[hotjoint]

Don't worry brothers. We're still far more superior than the new guys. ;)

haha :werd: I love my 60 gig

[JDM_DC2]

delete

[pandalove]

whats the catch here....

[tonyvu]

i still like the old fat PS3 and its not worth going to give it in for one of those shitty new ones. /end convo

[ienhz]

dammit i just called, they wont take 40GB models

I'll buy it off you if you're selling it cheap ;)

[unit]

lol not really looking to get rid of it but if it was a $50 upgrade to 120gb and 2 games on the side i would have done it.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

lol owneddd:haha:

[ilvtofu]

i'll keep my 60 gig..... even though i paid the original butt raping price :(

Me too, it's not that reliable either... I gotta get this new one!!

[Amuse]

This deal is COLD. What a rip off by EB games.

[murd0c]

mine fell off a truck thats why I'm really tempted lol

[shenmecar]

mine fell off a truck thats why I'm really tempted lol

http://msp153.photobucket.com/albums/s238/bradly2795/lol_wut.jpg

[woob]

hmmm so... should I get a fat or a slim

[ImportPsycho]

so then... I should be able to go to EB and pick up old 80gig for much less than $299?
that might be better than going to craigslist... cuz ppl are still selling theirs over $300

[smk]

I just bought my 80G a month ago.

FFUUUUU

[atrin]

I called eb and it is 49.99 + 2 of your own games with tiv over 8 bucks for a new ps3 slim. What i read from the op was we would receive 2 games? Which is incorrect.

[ImportPsycho]

Hey Guys,


Mod, you could move this into computer and gaming section : )

i did a quick search in the ps3 thread and does not look like the information is out there... so i decided to post here. It is a good news for current PS3 owner and would like to own the slim version.


My friend went to the EB by the Queensborough bridge and found out you can bring in your old fat PS3 and get a slim version + 2 free games for $49.99.

Source is 99% confirmed, better act on it ASAP.


Cheers !!!!!

you say 80gig +$49.99 for slim and + 2 games
PS3 thread says 80GIG + 2games + $49.99 for slim


yours sounds more reasonable, other one is total scam

[wouwou]

I just bought my 80G a month ago.

FFUUUUUgo to best buy, I think they are offering a free game to prevent you from returning the phat one.

But if it's >30 days, then you are out of luck

[silk]

I called eb and it is 49.99 + 2 of your own games with tiv over 8 bucks for a new ps3 slim. What i read from the op was we would receive 2 games? Which is incorrect.

so i guess im wrong ?? then its a total scam from EB

[ilvtofu]

It's still not a bad deal, 2 games + $50 for a new ps3?

[StylinRed]

ilvtofu do you read? oO Its a Fat PS3 + 2 Games + $50 = a Slim PS3


The PS3 Slim is:

Smaller
Quieter (by 10db)
Bitstreams lossless audio (it means nothing other than seeing your receiver say "Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HDMA" instead of MPCM,PCM)
uses less energy (45nm chip, etc, etc)
supposedly operates faster (yet to be confirmed but rumored)

doesnt let you install Linux anymore

[slammer111]

So what makes the slim version better than the fat?Slim can output Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD as Bitstream, so less distortion for you audiophiles. Linky (http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/08/21/ps3-slim-bitsreams-dolby-truehd-and-dts-hd-ma-audio-at-last/)

I also read somewhere that the slim uses 34% less power than the original as a result of more efficient circuitry and smaller transistors.

[atrin]

Does this apply to futureshop?

go to best buy, I think they are offering a free game to prevent you from returning the phat one.

But if it's >30 days, then you are out of luck

[wouwou]

Does this apply to futureshop?

I don't know for sure, but if Futureshop hear you are going to return that because "BB is having x promotion", chances are they will match it provided you have printouts

[smk]

go to best buy, I think they are offering a free game to prevent you from returning the phat one.

But if it's >30 days, then you are out of luck

I didn't buy it at BB, or FS :(

[sil3nt]

receive 2 free games? and hav to pay 49.99 ... well, most games r around 49.99 alrdy

[WHEYsted]

So what makes the slim version better than the fat?

It's like the difference between a fat chick and a sexy slim one.

[SkinnyPupp]

Wow, people are still confused.

You don't RECEIVE 2 free games. You GIVE them 2 games that you paid $50+ each for. AND you GIVE them your PS3 that you paid $400-500 + taxes for. AND you GIVE them $50.

In exchange, you get a cheap looking PS3 Slim that retails for half of your old one, offers ZERO new features, and has LESS features than before, depending on which one you are trading in.

Yeah what a deal!

[hotjoint]

Wow, people are still confused.

You don't RECEIVE 2 free games. You GIVE them 2 games that you paid $50+ each for. AND you GIVE them your PS3 that you paid $400-500 + taxes for. AND you GIVE them $50.

In exchange, you get a cheap looking PS3 Slim that retails for half of your old one, offers ZERO new features, and has LESS features than before, depending on which one you are trading in.

Yeah what a deal!

LMAO at everyone that doesnt get this deal. What a total jack, good luck to anyone considering this :thumbsup:

[411ken]

If anyone actually goes through this is out of their mind.. just to get the slim? lol,

I prefer the fat one as it looks nicer with an entertainment unit especially if it's all shiny and shit.... this slim one just doesn't do it for me.......

[wouwou]

I didn't buy it at BB, or FS :(

in that case you might want to talk to that particular store, or just simply return it if you really want a slim that bad.

Personally for me, if noise level is the same, I will definitely go for the fat one

[silk]

so the deal is "fat ps3 +2 games +$49.99 = new slim"







fuck, this deal SUCKS !!!




i aplogized for the misunderstanding info

[StylinRed]

ilvtofu do you read? oO Its a Fat PS3 + 2 Games + $50 = a Slim PS3


The PS3 Slim is:

Smaller
Quieter (by 10db)
Bitstreams lossless audio (it means nothing other than seeing your receiver say "Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HDMA" instead of MPCM,PCM)
uses less energy (45nm chip, etc, etc)
supposedly operates faster (yet to be confirmed but rumored)

doesnt let you install Linux anymore

in that case you might want to talk to that particular store, or just simply return it if you really want a slim that bad.

Personally for me, if noise level is the same, I will definitely go for the fat one

-_-

[wouwou]

-_-

Trust me, I have been whining about my noisy 40G PS3 since I bought it.

However, there are people who keeps saying that their PS3 is quiet as hell, so I have to assume noise levels tend to be different across the board.

[twitchyzero]

people are getting the deal confused because OP posted wrong info
lol

[insomniacRA]

Trust me, I have been whining about my noisy 40G PS3 since I bought it.

However, there are people who keeps saying that their PS3 is quiet as hell, so I have to assume noise levels tend to be different across the board.

stop whining and crank the tv vol. up, you wont hear the ps3

[silk]

people are getting the deal confused because OP posted wrong info
lol

lol... edited the orginal post !!

[ShyGuy]

This is a good deal if you have a dieing fat PS3...like the ones that can't read blu-ray anymore.

[Presto]

Trust me, I have been whining about my noisy 40G PS3 since I bought it.

However, there are people who keeps saying that their PS3 is quiet as hell, so I have to assume noise levels tend to be different across the board.

Mine only made a lot of noise when it couldn't get any air flow to cool itself. Since then, I've removed the doors from my entertainment unit, and the PS3 is barely a whisper.

[wouwou]

stop whining and crank the tv vol. up, you wont hear the ps3

I can hear the noise through my headphone, playing Blade Runner, for the first 5 mins I thought Ford Harrison was just driving too fast lol

Mine only made a lot of noise when it couldn't get any air flow to cool itself. Since then, I've removed the doors from my entertainment unit, and the PS3 is barely a whisper.

Mine is sitting in the open but 5 mins into a BD movie, the noise arrives.

Which why I was tempted by the deal, until I realize that 40G PS3s do not qualify for the trade.

[TOS'd]

if i was in the market for a ps3 now, should i go for the slim or find a fat one for possibly more.

[Fafine]

tempted to get ps3 but how many of you had a ps3 fuck up on you before or a friend's?

i remember the first xbox360 i got from bb, i went home played for 20mins and it rrod. such an hassle had to bring it back and grab another one off the shelf. the second one didn't rrod though.

[skyxx]

Here's some US commercials. i thought it was pretty good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYeVSEmOLsQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsKfx2h8Bl8

[hotjoint]

none of my friends who have ps3 have had any problems with them

[twitchyzero]

I hope my PS3 will last another 6-7 years so I can get the PS4 Slim.

[unit]

i wonder which games are trade worthy.

yeah this deal kinda blows. for the price of 2 games + $50 i can upgrade my 40GB to like a 500GB... doesnt even make sense for us 40GB owners

[TOS'd]

i wonder which games are trade worthy.

yeah this deal kinda blows. for the price of 2 games + $50 i can upgrade my 40GB to like a 500GB... doesnt even make sense for us 40GB owners

apparently the deal doesn't even apply to you 40GB owners. lol

[nabs]

I got my 60GB 1.5 years ago for 300 on CL!!! definitely not trading it in.

[StylinRed]

ENDGADGET REVIEWS PS3 SLIM as a BD Player http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/playstation-3-slim-review/


Synopsis from blu-ray.com

Tech site Engadget has just published an in-depth review of the slim PS3, including its performance as a Blu-ray player. One of the review's findings is that the new PS3 is slightly slower when loading a Blu-ray disc. On the other hand, improvements such as reduced power consumption and lower noise are confirmed.

The Engadget crew was surprised by the slower BD load times. They measured two sets of data: the time between inserting the disc (listening for that last little "click" sound) and having it register in the XMB; and the time it takes to get a non-loading once you click on the disc and actually launch into the movie. Disc recognition time was virtually the same, but actual loading took a few seconds longer on the slim PS3. For example, 'Watchmen' took 27 seconds to show the first disc screen on the slim, versus 23 seconds on the original. The smallest difference recorded was 2 seconds with 'Air Force One', and the largest was 10 seconds with 'The Nightmare before Christmas'.

Power consumption when watching a Blu-ray was drastically reduced. The slim PS3 drew 75 watt during Blu-ray playback, versus 167 watt on the classic 60GB PS3.

The noise levels improved considerably as well. According to the review, the PS3 is up to 10 decibels quieter than the classic 60GB PS3 while watching Blu-ray movies. In their own words, "during the quieter, more suspenseful moments of 'Watchmen', there wasn't any loud whirring noises this time to ruin the mood."

Bitstreaming of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD was confirmed.

The Bravia Sync feature was also tested, connecting the console directly to a 32-inch BRAVIA L-Series TV via HDMI. The reviewers were able to do some basic tasks like navigate the XMB menu and control video playback, but operation was limited - for example, you can turn off the PS3, but not turn it on.

Engadget also mentions that unlike the classic PS3, the new console doesn't have a physical on/off switch.

[SkinnyPupp]

Since the OP stupidly thinks this is actually a good deal that we should act on right away, and we already have a Slim PS3 thread (http://www.revscene.net/forums/showthread.php?t=586254) with the exact same content (including tearing apart this ridiculous "deal"), I am closing this one.