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Looking for ps3 deals

  • 23-01-2009 4:22pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭


    I've owned an xbox for about 2 years now and didn't buy a ps3 because it wasn't worth buying back then, but new exclusive games for ps3 are making me want one ( Resistance 2, Killzone 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, God of War 3 etc.)

    Anyone see any good deals in Gamestop or Xtra Vision or anywhere?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,191 ✭✭✭Feelgood


    I would also be interested in this if anyone knows of any decent deals on the go...:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 693 ✭✭✭Tweaky


    These are the two best that I have seen so far - both online though good selection of games on Blahdvd as well .
    http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=576K

    http://www.shopto.net/page.php?page=dettagli&codart=PS3CO21&n=PlayStation%203%20Console%20with%2080GB%20HDD%20%2B%20Resistance%202&platform=PS3

    Wonder do tesco have any of their 30% off offers coming up ??

    Their is also a rumour of a march price drop on some of the forums.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭Seckz Panther


    i've been dyin to play MGS4 and now that Killzone 2 is coming out I'm starting to see the ps3's full potential :D

    plus, 60 player online in Resistance 2!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 693 ✭✭✭Tweaky


    i've been dyin to play MGS4 and now that Killzone 2 is coming out I'm starting to see the ps3's full potential :D

    plus, 60 player online in Resistance 2!

    Add in the blu ray DVD player and DIVX playback and you can really see it's potential


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,024 ✭✭✭Moiph


    Looking for some deals too, I want to get a PS3 for MGS4 and Killzone 2 :)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,241 ✭✭✭Vic Vinegar


    Get a PS3 in the north if you can! i got an 80 gig with 4 games for 294 pounds, which, at the time was only about 315 euro. It will be a little more now but still a fair bit less than down here!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,748 ✭✭✭Cunny-Funt


    What about 2nd hand PS3s? Where would I even go to find one? I'm not sure I trust ebay, I just hear too many stories of people sending money and not getting their items.

    I mean = http://www.ebid.ie/game-consoles/cheap-ps3/

    Makes me suspicious.



    Anyway for someone who just wants a PS3 that works, who doesn't care about HD size, games coming with it, or hell even if the thing is scratched...what do you guys reckon would be a realistic price in finding a 2nd hand one?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,661 ✭✭✭✭Helix


    Cunny-Funt wrote: »
    I mean = http://www.ebid.ie/game-consoles/cheap-ps3/

    Makes me suspicious.

    why does that make you suspiscious?

    its showing the current price for active auctions, most of them have far more than a day left on them, and the price never takes a big jump til the last few hours

    the price on that page ISNT the price the ps3s will end up costing


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,748 ✭✭✭Cunny-Funt


    Whatever they end up costing , whoever buys it may not get the ps3 in the end though.

    I don't suppose a 2nd hand ps3 for under 200 euro is possible then?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,639 ✭✭✭Iago


    http://www.ibood.com/ie/en

    80Gb PS3 with Resistance 2 for €340 seems decent to me.

    edit: If you've never used ibood just note they are all 1 day only deals, if you don't buy it today you don't get it.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,359 ✭✭✭Overblood




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭samhail


    who cares ?

    relax with the font stuff lad :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,359 ✭✭✭Overblood


    who cares ?

    The OP cares probably. Im sure he doesn't want a ps3 from some dodgy chinese guy who says that the item location: UK, but then in small print says that the ps3 is actually shipped from china.

    The item was removed from ebay so it definitely was a dodgy deal.

    Good going samhail.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭samhail


    i stand corrected on that item.

    i still would have no problem in using eBay. a lot of UK based sellers to source their goods from china though.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,359 ✭✭✭Overblood


    I would have no problem in using ebay either. Feck, the cheaper the better. You just have to be careful not to get scammed up the arse when buying the more expensive goods. I wouldn't go any further than the UK or mayber Germany for buying a ps3 online. Keep it inside the EU at least.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 767 ✭✭✭duffyshuffle


    Looking for a PS3 too, main reason to play pro evo, is there a big difference in gameplay etc for the 40gb and 80gb? What price is reasonable for a new 80GB with controllers?
    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,748 ✭✭✭Cunny-Funt


    **** it , I just ordered the one from Dabs brand new there. Was looking at 2nd hand ps3s but it just seems too risky and I'd be saving maybe ...60 euro and could end up with a faulty console.

    Was following a thread on adverts of a guy selling his ps3 for 250 and a guy made a deal with him but asked if he could test it 1st.

    Then that guy came back and posted in the thread saying that apon testing, the blue ray didn't work and he had just traveled across the country for nothing.

    Too many people trying to pull a fast one out there :mad:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,289 ✭✭✭✭mdwexford


    Didnt want to start a new thread, does anyone know of a better deal than an 80gig PS3 with Resistance 2 and Skate 2 for 420 euros as thats the best i can find. Thanks in advance.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭samhail


    one of the guys got brand new play station with a hdmi cable from ebay for like £250.
    i think he said he got everything for under £300

    if u would use ebay


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭Varkov


    mdwexford wrote: »
    Didnt want to start a new thread, does anyone know of a better deal than an 80gig PS3 with Resistance 2 and Skate 2 for 420 euros as thats the best i can find. Thanks in advance.

    Hey, where did you see this mdwexford?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭Unregistered.


    Cunny-Funt wrote: »
    What about 2nd hand PS3s? Where would I even go to find one? I'm not sure I trust ebay, I just hear too many stories of people sending money and not getting their items.

    I mean = http://www.ebid.ie/game-consoles/cheap-ps3/

    Makes me suspicious.



    Anyway for someone who just wants a PS3 that works, who doesn't care about HD size, games coming with it, or hell even if the thing is scratched...what do you guys reckon would be a realistic price in finding a 2nd hand one?
    Unless it's a sacred 60gig, then it doesn't matter what the HD size is - go for the cheapest(40GB) _ the HD is easily upgraded. The 60GB has more features though, which makes it the exception.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,289 ✭✭✭✭mdwexford


    Varkov wrote: »
    Hey, where did you see this mdwexford?

    Xtra Vision have a couple of ok deals,

    Resistance 2 pack - PS3, Resistance 2 plus any other game - 420

    or else a movie pack - PS3, 300 Blu Ray, Blu Ray remote plus any game - 420

    I gont mine there the other day.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭Varkov


    Did it come with a dualshock 3?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,289 ✭✭✭✭mdwexford


    Yes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭Varkov


    Cool, cheers for the heads up man. I'll have to check my local.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,967 ✭✭✭mrmac


    Argos UK (www argos co uk)

    - PS3 80gb + Extra Controller + any two games from their 19.59 range = 309.99GBP.
    - PS3 80gb + a choice of Little Big Planet or Motorstorm Pacific Rift or Pesistance 2 = 269.99GBP

    Not bad if you can get to one up north.


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