When is it safe to buy a PS3? - Blu-ray Forum

Jodi · 01-23-2007, 07:52 PM

With the PS3 available now, of course the first generation units are going to have "bugs" in them.
Over the past one week, a local Wal-Mart one day had 3 PS3's -- they all sold out. Today, they had 4 PS3's in stock.
I want to buy a PS3 exclusively as a first Blu-Ray player, and I am aware that there will be more firm-ware upgrades in the months ahead. I plan to hook one up to an LCD TV like Sony's BRAVIA XBR 2 line (the 32" model).
My question: when will be a good time to buy a PS3?? Any guess as to what months this year, as well as the second or third or fourth generation PS3 models as 2007 goes on.

Thanks,
Jodi

BTBuck1 · 01-23-2007, 07:53 PM

The safest time is when your local/online costco has them instock (they have a fabulous return policy), or purchase it at Best Buy and opt for the PRP, heck even gamestop is offering warranties now-a-days.

Banjo · 01-23-2007, 08:07 PM

Actually, the first-generation PS3 is pretty impressive in comparison to the first generation of Xbox 360.

Iceman_II · 01-23-2007, 08:11 PM

I most definately agree with banjo!

Don't wait, if you do, you will only wind up with more movie titles to buy when you finally do get a PS3

prettyflaco · 01-23-2007, 08:20 PM

Best time to buy a PS3 in my opinion was on 11/17/06. I haven't had any problems with mine. So if ya see it, snatch it up.

Guinness7 · 01-23-2007, 08:28 PM

If you just want it for blu-ray go for it right now, but if wanted for games you could wait until march when more titles are out

Amon37 · 01-23-2007, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prettyflaco

Best time to buy a PS3 in my opinion was on 11/17/06. I haven't had any problems with mine. So if ya see it, snatch it up.

Couldn't agree more.

EvanX · 01-23-2007, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTBuck1

The safest time is when your local/online costco has them instock (they have a fabulous return policy), or purchase it at Best Buy and opt for the PRP, heck even gamestop is offering warranties now-a-days.

Whatever you do, DO NOT buy the stupid store warrenty. It's a huge rip-off. Sony offers a one year warrenty of their own and after my PS3 stopped working after 2 weeks, they replaced it for FREE!!!

JTK · 01-23-2007, 08:54 PM

Buy it now!

mbslrm · 01-23-2007, 08:56 PM

Sony Store/SonyStyle. Get their warranty, afterwards.

H-Town · 01-23-2007, 09:00 PM

I got mine at Best Buy 2 yr for 199.99, What is it thru Sony Store/SonyStyle?

dialog_gvf · 01-23-2007, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

With the PS3 available now, of course the first generation units are going to have "bugs" in them.

That is normally true. And I will generally avoid 1G stuff. But, the PS/3 is a work of art.

Sony clearly used the delay from the spring to test the heck out of it. It's almost flawless. I really wouldn't worry about it.

Gary

01-23-2007, 07:52 PM	#1
Jodi Power Member Member since:Jan 2006	When is it safe to buy a PS3? With the PS3 available now, of course the first generation units are going to have "bugs" in them. Over the past one week, a local Wal-Mart one day had 3 PS3's -- they all sold out. Today, they had 4 PS3's in stock. I want to buy a PS3 exclusively as a first Blu-Ray player, and I am aware that there will be more firm-ware upgrades in the months ahead. I plan to hook one up to an LCD TV like Sony's BRAVIA XBR 2 line (the 32" model). My question: when will be a good time to buy a PS3?? Any guess as to what months this year, as well as the second or third or fourth generation PS3 models as 2007 goes on. Thanks, Jodi

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01-23-2007, 07:53 PM	#2
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	The safest time is when your local/online costco has them instock (they have a fabulous return policy), or purchase it at Best Buy and opt for the PRP, heck even gamestop is offering warranties now-a-days.

01-23-2007, 08:07 PM	#3
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	Actually, the first-generation PS3 is pretty impressive in comparison to the first generation of Xbox 360.

01-23-2007, 08:11 PM	#4
Iceman_II Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Ft. Worth Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:308 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I most definately agree with banjo! Don't wait, if you do, you will only wind up with more movie titles to buy when you finally do get a PS3

01-23-2007, 08:20 PM	#5
prettyflaco Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:51	Best time to buy a PS3 in my opinion was on 11/17/06. I haven't had any problems with mine. So if ya see it, snatch it up.

01-23-2007, 08:28 PM	#6
Guinness7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:259 Trading Score:59	If you just want it for blu-ray go for it right now, but if wanted for games you could wait until march when more titles are out

01-23-2007, 08:54 PM	#9
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	Buy it now!

01-23-2007, 08:56 PM	#10
mbslrm Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Mississauga, ON	Sony Store/SonyStyle. Get their warranty, afterwards.

01-23-2007, 09:00 PM	#11
H-Town Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Houston, Tx Blu-ray collection:103	I got mine at Best Buy 2 yr for 199.99, What is it thru Sony Store/SonyStyle?

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