PS3 Decision Help

[Typhoid]

This isn't in the gaming forum because this will get more feedback. Not the end of the world.


Anyways, my PS3 has been broken for a long, long time. The motor doesn't work, and it's not under warranty anymore, and it will cost me 180 to get it fixed.

Phil (Dyne, for you internetters) told me his friend is trying to offload his PS3 and a few games for 250.

Now, I just (finally) did my taxes, and I will be getting 700+ back due to the fact I worked only 3 months last year due to injury.

So what my dilemma is, is do I fix the PS3 I have for 180 and wait a month for it to be fixed, buy a brand spankin' new one altogether, or buy Phil's friends system. The one thing I have against buying it from Phil's friend, is first off, I'm very weary of people who give me a seemingly good deal, and 250 for PS3 +multiple games isn't bad - but the other thing I have against it, is if that system breaks, I will be in the same boat I'm in now, just with one more non-working system.

The thing I have against getting a brand new system, is what the hell do I do with the other one. I'll feel very ripped off, in a sense.

So, fellow GT-ers, I come to you. Make my mind up for me.

[TheGame]

That's a hard one. If you have other things to hold you over, I'd probably repair the old one. (Especially if it has the backwards compatibility)

[magus113]

The compatibility thing is a big issue for some but maybe not for most and if things hold true, you'll be able to play your PS2 games soon enough anyway.

PSX games have always been there even after backwards compatibility was removed so if that's more your thing then you should have no problem from the get-go.

Your purchases are linked to your account so they transfer with a new console, and you get a smaller, somewhat nicer look and probably less power consumption too.

But that's my opinion.

[Typhoid]

That's a hard one. If you have other things to hold you over, I'd probably repair the old one. (Especially if it has the backwards compatibility)

It hasn't been working in about 9 or 10 months. I don't even know for sure, it's been so long. To tide my gaming over I've just been re-playing PS2 games, and the occasional Wii game.

And it's not backwards compatable, it's the cheap version. 40 gig.

Looking into it, a 120 gig from Future Shop is 300 bucks brand new.

[Dylflon]

Where's the "get an xbox 360 instead" option?

[Typhoid]

Where's the "get an xbox 360 instead" option?

How would that help me get a PS3.

Plus I despise the fact I would not only have to pay for the system, and my own internet connection, and the games I plan on playing, but XBL on top of that.

I'll take my free online gaming, battery-less controllers and blu-ray player any day.



PS. Canucks opener tomorrow. You around?

[KillerGremlin]

I'd get a new PS3 with a warranty and try to fix your old one. I'm sure if you google "fix PS3" you can find something. If you fix it you can put it up on ebay or something.

Fixing a motor in a PS3? You can do that. Just pop it open, get a soldering iron, and go to town. You can do it!

[Typhoid]

I'd get a new PS3 with a warranty and try to fix your old one. I'm sure if you google "fix PS3" you can find something. If you fix it you can put it up on ebay or something.

Fixing a motor in a PS3? You can do that. Just pop it open, get a soldering iron, and go to town. You can do it!

The problem is the motor, and the only way to really fix it is to ship it to a place, and pay 190 for it.

[manasecret]

Get a new one. Think of it as paying $110 more for the peace of mind of an extended warranty.

And that would leave you open to KG's idea. You can't break something that's already broken, so there's no harm in opening it up and trying to fix it.

[BreakABone]

Too bad you have an older model or you could do the evil thing... buy a new console.. like a week later have it "break" on you and return your old one.. either for cash or get a new one, which you can then sell.

[Combine 017]

First he claimed it was 180 to send in to be fixed, now he claims it to be 190. Which one is it Typh, better get your story straight.
But I agree with the "get a 360" option instead.
No it wouldn't help you get a PS3, and that's the glory of it.
And contrary to popular belief, the 360 does in fact, have corded controllers that dont require batteries.

[Vampyr]

Get a 360 and never look back.

But if you won't do that, get a new slim. If you pay $180 to fix the one you have, it will probably break again in a different way soon.

[Angrist]

Yeah I wouldn't want to get stuck with a fixed old PS3. Better get a Slim with warranty.

You can use the old PS3 for weight-lifting. Oh, can you try if that thing will roll when you give it a good push? It might have the shape for it.

Also, trying to fix it sounds good.

[Bond]

I would just bite the bullet and purchase a new PS3.

[Typhoid]

Yeah, I'm going to just buy a new one.

Has anyone heard anything about the slims? In the sense of them not working properly or anything?

Basically, should I get a slim or an old model? Because getting a slim seems to make a lot more sense, however if they're screwing up off the line, then I don't really want to waste my time.

[manasecret]

Mine (Slim) is working fine so far. Haven't been looking for general reports though.

Plus I really like how the Slim looks compared to the Fatty. The Fatty looks like a video game console that happens to play Blu-Ray movies. The slim looks a Blu-ray player that happens to play video games. Take your pick.

[Typhoid]

The PS3 slim features an upgradeable 120GB hard drive and is 33% smaller, 36% lighter, and consumes 34% less power than previous models. The cooling system has been redesigned and Cell processor has moved to a 45nm manufacturing process.

The PS3 slim also includes support for CEC(more commonly referred to by its manufacturer brandings of BraviaSync, VIERA Link, EasyLink and others) which allows control of the console over HDMI. The PS3 slim also runs quieter and cooler than previous models due to its 45 nm Cell.


Sold.

[BreakABone]

http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/img/avw/docs/317/371/tgs2_09.jpg

If only you lived in Japan.. could do without the art, but like the white.

[Typhoid]

Looking at that picture of the slim arises the question: "Where the fuck are the USB slots?"

[BreakABone]

Looking at that picture of the slim arises the question: "Where the fuck are the USB slots?"

I think that's one in the bottom right... I believe the Slim has no card reader?

[Typhoid]

I think that's one in the bottom right... I believe the Slim has no card reader?

That looks like an SD slot, not a USB port.
USB port = the only way to recharge your controller.

[Vampyr]

According to this picture of the slim, they should be in the bottom left...two instead of 4, though:

http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/Review%20images/TechRadar/Home%20Entertainment/PS3%20Slim/P1020018-420-90.jpg