Sony 60GB PS3 Back on the Market - Blu-ray Forum

blu4eva · 11-20-2008, 09:57 AM

I went to Best Buy's website today and this is what caught my eyes. For those that want backward compatibilities here it is. I'm amazed they even have it for sale.

60GB PS3

silversnake · 11-20-2008, 09:58 AM

crazy find. Wonder if it's true or a just an error. Did they find a huge stash in the back or something?

R3P0 · 11-20-2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu4eva

I went to Best Buy's website today and this is what caught my eyes. For those that want backward compatibilities here it is. I'm amazed they even have it for sale.

60GB PS3

My 80GB hasn't had a backward compatibility problem yet I have the 80GB MGS4 package

Marine Mike · 11-20-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by R3P0

My 80GB hasn't had a backward compatibility problem yet I have the 80GB MGS4 package

In the newer 80GB PS3 models, they do not have backwards compatibility. It isn't that the old versions stop having BC.

What a deal!!!!!

My co-worker next to me just bought one. Excellent find!

edgong · 11-20-2008, 01:06 PM

Just picked one up myself. I did call best buy first just to confirm these are brand new and not refurbs and were guaranteed they are indeed not refurbs!!
It's like hitting the lottery!

groovyone · 11-20-2008, 01:11 PM

AMAZING!! Crap, I may get a second one!

BillCable · 11-20-2008, 04:59 PM

None available for sale anywhere near me.

quexos · 11-20-2008, 05:07 PM

Man I got my 60 GB PS3 and I'm keeping it. I'm treating it well so it better live long

yankees3 · 11-20-2008, 05:28 PM

it's selling for $500. And its in store only with limited supplies

Marine Mike · 11-20-2008, 05:32 PM

When I add it to my shopping cart, it comes out to being an 80GB version. I think its a big goof from Best Buy.

EDIT: When I did it earlier, it was there as 60GB. Now that I check out my cart later they changed it to the 80GB version.

ground chuck · 11-20-2008, 05:56 PM

none available in the greater balitmore area.

groovyone · 11-20-2008, 07:15 PM

The link is completely gone now. Interesting.

ngkf7 · 11-20-2008, 07:19 PM

I'm content with my BC 80gb. I dont need to pay extra for a feature I rarely use.

M3Shark · 11-20-2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

In the newer 80GB PS3 models, they do not have backwards compatibility. It isn't that the old versions stop having BC.

What a deal!!!!!

My co-worker next to me just bought one. Excellent find!

Ok, This is the billionth time that i have heard this. and i know that the official spec is that they only have limited backwards compatibility. However, I have one of the newer 80gb and i have had no problems playing all of my ps2 games on it. i have even played a ps1 game on it with no problems what so ever. But people make it seem like it will not play any PS2 games, which is just not true.

jkwest · 11-20-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Shark

Ok, This is the billionth time that i have heard this. and i know that the official spec is that they only have limited backwards compatibility. However, I have one of the newer 80gb and i have had no problems playing all of my ps2 games on it. i have even played a ps1 game on it with no problems what so ever. But people make it seem like it will not play any PS2 games, which is just not true.

the newer 80GBs have dropped the BC....

Rike255 · 11-20-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Shark

Ok, This is the billionth time that i have heard this. and i know that the official spec is that they only have limited backwards compatibility. However, I have one of the newer 80gb and i have had no problems playing all of my ps2 games on it. i have even played a ps1 game on it with no problems what so ever. But people make it seem like it will not play any PS2 games, which is just not true.

If you have the 80GB model that has 4 USB ports in the front, then you have a Backwards compatible one. They came in bundles with either Motorstorm or MGS4.

The current 80GB model only has 2 USB ports in the front. Its is NOT backwards compatible with PS2 games.

All models of PS3's can play PS1 games.

the Bass Mechanic · 11-20-2008, 09:12 PM

I know most people on this site (probably) already know about this; but just as a reminder, Gamestop.com does have 'refurbished' 60GB PS3s for $429.99 and they do carry a limited 30 day (I think) warranty.

I know that they are not "New"

but I have never had a problem with any of the refurbished consoles I have bought from them (NES, SNES, Genesis, N64, PS2, XBox, GameCube) in the past.

It sure would be nice though if Sony would re-introduce an 'uplevel' PS3 with all 4 USB ports, the flash memory card slots, and the hardware ("emotion engine" PS2 chip) or software emulation, and a nice big (120-250GB) hard drive.

I know they say that dropping PS2 B.C. "saved money", but "COME... ON... SONY...", the R&D on the PS2 CPU is beyond fully amortised by now, and it is THEIR chip, so how much does this thing cost to make???

I know I'd GLADLY pay $500 for a new PS3 with all the bells & whistles, and a nice BIG HDD, and likely many PS3 fans on this site would too! So what da ya say Sony, can you do it??? Yes you can! (So get on it,... NOW!!!

)

Toxa · 11-20-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blu4eva

I went to Best Buy's website today and this is what caught my eyes. For those that want backward compatibilities here it is. I'm amazed they even have it for sale.

60GB PS3

The page you requested can't be accessed right now, or it no longer exists.

11-20-2008, 09:57 AM	#1
blu4eva Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:258	Sony 60GB PS3 Back on the Market I went to Best Buy's website today and this is what caught my eyes. For those that want backward compatibilities here it is. I'm amazed they even have it for sale. 60GB PS3

11-20-2008, 05:32 PM	#10
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	When I add it to my shopping cart, it comes out to being an 80GB version. I think its a big goof from Best Buy. EDIT: When I did it earlier, it was there as 60GB. Now that I check out my cart later they changed it to the 80GB version. Last edited by Marine Mike; 11-20-2008 at 05:37 PM.

11-20-2008, 09:12 PM	#17
the Bass Mechanic Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Inkster, Michigan (Metro Detroit area) Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:916 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:1	Refurbished 60GB PS3 @ gamestop.com I know most people on this site (probably) already know about this; but just as a reminder, Gamestop.com does have 'refurbished' 60GB PS3s for $429.99 and they do carry a limited 30 day (I think) warranty. I know that they are not "New" but I have never had a problem with any of the refurbished consoles I have bought from them (NES, SNES, Genesis, N64, PS2, XBox, GameCube) in the past. It sure would be nice though if Sony would re-introduce an 'uplevel' PS3 with all 4 USB ports, the flash memory card slots, and the hardware ("emotion engine" PS2 chip) or software emulation, and a nice big (120-250GB) hard drive. I know they say that dropping PS2 B.C. "saved money", but "COME... ON... SONY...", the R&D on the PS2 CPU is beyond fully amortised by now, and it is THEIR chip, so how much does this thing cost to make??? I know I'd GLADLY pay $500 for a new PS3 with all the bells & whistles, and a nice BIG HDD, and likely many PS3 fans on this site would too! So what da ya say Sony, can you do it??? Yes you can! (So get on it,... NOW!!! )

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11-20-2008, 09:58 AM	#2
silversnake Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:498 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:32	crazy find. Wonder if it's true or a just an error. Did they find a huge stash in the back or something?

11-20-2008, 01:06 PM	#5
edgong Member Member since:Jul 2007	Just picked one up myself. I did call best buy first just to confirm these are brand new and not refurbs and were guaranteed they are indeed not refurbs!! It's like hitting the lottery!

11-20-2008, 01:11 PM	#6
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	AMAZING!! Crap, I may get a second one!

11-20-2008, 04:59 PM	#7
BillCable Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	None available for sale anywhere near me.

11-20-2008, 05:07 PM	#8
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	Man I got my 60 GB PS3 and I'm keeping it. I'm treating it well so it better live long

11-20-2008, 05:28 PM	#9
yankees3 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Austin, TX	it's selling for $500. And its in store only with limited supplies

11-20-2008, 05:56 PM	#11
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	none available in the greater balitmore area.

11-20-2008, 07:15 PM	#12
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	The link is completely gone now. Interesting.

11-20-2008, 07:19 PM	#13
ngkf7 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:161 MA collection:104 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 54	I'm content with my BC 80gb. I dont need to pay extra for a feature I rarely use.

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