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BirdManJr · 03-22-2008, 10:02 PM

I want to get a ps3...only ones left are 40 gigs at best buy

But i see some of the motorstorm bundles 80 gig on amazon.com new but from stores i never heard of...

Is it safe to get one of those or better to go with the one at best buy

I would rather get the 80
But i would want the service plan or whatever like best buy gives

So which is the best way to go
i have never bought anything from online other than blu rays

If i have problems with my stuff i want to be able to get it fixed or a new one thats why im wondering about going thru amazon or just going to best buy...but only 49 gigs left....HELP

ps..do the 80 gigs with motorstorm have the shiny chrome trimming?

BirdManJr · 03-22-2008, 10:03 PM

If theres a better site to buy from or something im open to suggestions also
I want to buy from a company that can give me a warranty too!
And that i could contact if any troubles...I would prefer best buy or circuit city but they dont have the 80 gigs anymore

Cyorg · 03-22-2008, 10:04 PM

It should be safe if it's on amazon.

BirdManJr · 03-22-2008, 10:05 PM

How is there warrantys..and if you have problems with the ps3 are they easy to help u fix it or get a new one?

BirdManJr · 03-22-2008, 10:07 PM

I dont think amazon itself is selling the 80 gigs...i think its like some weird named stores selling them now tho..But if the warranty and the places are cool you say i might just give them a try...I want to play uncharted lol

crackinhedz · 03-22-2008, 10:10 PM

SONY Playstation 3 with MotorStorm PS3 game 80 GB Black ($499)

IN STOCK.

Sonny · 03-22-2008, 10:16 PM

I'd go with BB, but you shold be OK with those online sites. I would rather have the eass of driving 10mins to the store if need be. Get the 40gig 400$ & upgrade it with a 120gig HDD for less than 80$

unless your going for the backwards compatibility??? ^^^ or...

Slec · 03-22-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

SONY Playstation 3 with MotorStorm PS3 game 80 GB Black ($499)

IN STOCK.

and check out the third picture... CHROME

Rapstah · 03-22-2008, 10:22 PM

Judging from the earlier thread by OP, I'd say all he really wants is the chrome.

BirdManJr · 03-22-2008, 10:29 PM

O i never heard of new egg...pretty nice site to shop from huh?

BirdManJr · 03-22-2008, 10:32 PM

Yeah i want it shiny chrome and glossy black
My tv is glossy black with shiny chrome going around the screen
and the swivel stand has chrome on it too
I just would like it to match my set up
This one has the SHINY chrome right?

Slec · 03-22-2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BirdManJr

O i never heard of new egg...pretty nice site to shop from huh?

Newegg is top notch! You can absolutely trust dealing with them, I've been buying computer gear from there for a LONG time.

and yes, the 80's and 60 gig units are the shiny chrome

Ranger-R · 03-22-2008, 10:34 PM

Never heard of Newegg... oh man, they've had a ton of my money.. Lots of computer upgrades. No tax where i'm at and good shipping rates.

crackinhedz · 03-22-2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slec

Newegg is top notch! You can absolutely trust dealing with them

I have bought a couple hard drives from them.

obiwopkenobi62 · 03-22-2008, 10:40 PM

I would go with the 40g. Reason being is because if you go with the 80 gig you're paying 100.00 more for 40g more. You can hook any external hard drive to a PS3 if you need more space. The one thing I'm not sure of is I think the 40g does not play the old PS games whereas the 80g does. Does anyone else on here know for sure?

I just checked the link for the 80g one and it does play all the old Playstation games. I'm pretty sure the 40g doesn't. I didn't need that feature when I bought mine though.

Slec · 03-22-2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obiwopkenobi62

I would go with the 40g. Reason being is because if you go with the 80 gig you're paying 100.00 more for 40g more. You can hook any external hard drive to a PS3 if you need more space. The one thing I'm not sure of is I think the 40g does not play the old PS games whereas the 80g does. Does anyone else on here know for sure?

The 80 gig will play most PS2 games and all PS1 games... Mainly the OP wanted *chrome* and a game, so he's willing to pay the extra $100. he'll also get SACD support, 4 USB ports, and a few other little things the 40G doesn't have

Rapstah · 03-22-2008, 10:48 PM

The 40 plays PS1 games if that's what you're referring to.

DiverDRA · 03-22-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obiwopkenobi62

I would go with the 40g. Reason being is because if you go with the 80 gig you're paying 100.00 more for 40g more. You can hook any external hard drive to a PS3 if you need more space. The one thing I'm not sure of is I think the 40g does not play the old PS games whereas the 80g does. Does anyone else on here know for sure?

I just checked the link for the 80g one and it does play all the old Playstation games. I'm pretty sure the 40g doesn't. I didn't need that feature when I bought mine though.

I've purchased 3 PS3s from Amazon and no problems. I main issue I would have with the 40gb PS3 is I use all 4 USB ports on the 80gb (Nyko doggle for Harmony One remote, WD 160gb HD, Guitar Hero doggle, 8gb memory key) and 40 only has 2.

tommyboy81 · 03-22-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BirdManJr

I want to get a ps3...only ones left are 40 gigs at best buy

But i see some of the motorstorm bundles 80 gig on amazon.com new but from stores i never heard of...

Is it safe to get one of those or better to go with the one at best buy

I would rather get the 80
But i would want the service plan or whatever like best buy gives

So which is the best way to go
i have never bought anything from online other than blu rays

If i have problems with my stuff i want to be able to get it fixed or a new one thats why im wondering about going thru amazon or just going to best buy...but only 49 gigs left....HELP

ps..do the 80 gigs with motorstorm have the shiny chrome trimming?

You're still looking. I guess we weren't much help last night.

Blinkman987 · 03-22-2008, 11:18 PM

Extended warranties are a scam in the long-term. The only way I can suggest getting one is if it's 10% or less than the purchase price of the item AND you cannot afford a critical piece of equipment dying. Honestly, my anecdoal opinion is that if a system is going to randomly die it's going to die in the first year and be under manufacturer warranty.

As an added layer of protection, I highly suggest buying the system on your credit card. A lot of CCs offer overlapping and additional warranty/replacement protection.

03-22-2008, 10:02 PM	#1
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	PS3 help I want to get a ps3...only ones left are 40 gigs at best buy But i see some of the motorstorm bundles 80 gig on amazon.com new but from stores i never heard of... Is it safe to get one of those or better to go with the one at best buy I would rather get the 80 But i would want the service plan or whatever like best buy gives So which is the best way to go i have never bought anything from online other than blu rays If i have problems with my stuff i want to be able to get it fixed or a new one thats why im wondering about going thru amazon or just going to best buy...but only 49 gigs left....HELP ps..do the 80 gigs with motorstorm have the shiny chrome trimming?

03-22-2008, 10:40 PM	#15
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	I would go with the 40g. Reason being is because if you go with the 80 gig you're paying 100.00 more for 40g more. You can hook any external hard drive to a PS3 if you need more space. The one thing I'm not sure of is I think the 40g does not play the old PS games whereas the 80g does. Does anyone else on here know for sure? I just checked the link for the 80g one and it does play all the old Playstation games. I'm pretty sure the 40g doesn't. I didn't need that feature when I bought mine though. Last edited by obiwopkenobi62; 03-22-2008 at 10:43 PM. Reason: update.

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