Just ordered meh PS3 =]

[oogabooha]

Anyone who wants to add me can add my current PSNID: oogabooha

Yes, I finally ordered it =]

[Metal_Man]

Anyone who wants to add me can add my current PSNID: oogabooha

Yes, I finally ordered it =]

just got mine 1 mouth ago

why didn't you buy it from gamestop

[oogabooha]

Because on eBay it was 265$

[Mega-Tallica]

Greatest decision of your life. You will not be disappointed. My PSN is in my sig.

[onduvalst]

Welcome to the Dark Side, here's your cookie. :D My Psn is OGRECOSAIR

[Metal_Man]

Because on eBay it was 265$

SON OF A *****

I bought mine for $400

[Soratar]

Anyone who wants to add me can add my current PSNID: oogabooha

Yes, I finally ordered it =]

Congrats, fellow user!

What type is it? 60gig, 120gig, 20gig, etc. (I hope you didn't get the 20gig...:))

[nashphx13z]

Congrats, fellow user!

What type is it? 60gig, 120gig, 20gig, etc. (I hope you didn't get the 20gig...:))

They only make 40GB, 80GB, and 160GB. They used to make a 60GB.

[onduvalst]

Oh I got that beat. I just got a second one for trade. Someone traded my Husband a PS3 for a tribal Half Sleeve. Other than time (100 - 150 hour average) not a lot of material costs to do a sleeve so probably about 14 - 20 bucks lol.

[Mega-Tallica]

SON OF A *****

I bought mine for $400


I bought the 80GB for $500 on amazon.com about a year ago. You can now get the 160GB for 500 bucks. I wish I waited a little longer, but my 360 broke(like every other one does), and I was so fed up with the crappy hardware in the Xbox that I had to go out and get a Ps3 right away. I think I made a good decision.

[moshun]

Oh I got that beat. I just got a second one for trade. Someone traded my Husband a PS3 for a tribal Half Sleeve. Other than time (100 - 150 hour average) not a lot of material costs to do a sleeve so probably about 14 - 20 bucks lol.

A PS3 for a tat? That's hardcore man. :cool:

[Soratar]

They only make 40GB, 80GB, and 160GB. They used to make a 60GB.

True fans would know that they once released 20gigs and 120gigs. What you say about the 40, 80, 160 gigs is true, but they did release those models at one point. Plus, who knows what you can find on Ebay!

For your sake, I hope you got the 60gig model. It is by far the best. Even though the memory storage wasn't as high as it is now, you could change the hardrive to get more memory. Mine now has 120, as apposed to the 60 I used to have.

[onduvalst]

um I don't ever remember them releasing a 20g PS3.

[nashphx13z]

um I don't ever remember them releasing a 20g PS3.

I'll second that notion.

[oogabooha]

I got the 40GB, as my friend told me you can install 3rd party HD's.

[onduvalst]

A PS3 for a tat? That's hardcore man. :cool:

The Barter system rawks. The only problem is they get a little ticked that I don't want any 360's. I mean how do I know it hasn't RROD. This was the first PS3 we were offered and I wasn't going to turn that down. We've got TV's and all kinds of stuff this way. :D

[onduvalst]

I got the 40GB, as my friend told me you can install 3rd party HD's.

Yep, It's easy peasy and doesn't void your warranty. I've got a 320gb in mine.

[oogabooha]

I was tired of my 360 breaking, and I don't care for the 360 exclusives, as I only play RB and select other games. PS3 has Bioshock now, and RB2, and LBP so why not?

Yea, can you install 1TB HDs?

[Soratar]

um I don't ever remember them releasing a 20g PS3.

20GB proof:
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/705/705887p1.html and http://reviews.cnet.com/consoles/sony-playstation-3-20gb/4505-10109_7-32085020.html (on the CNET one, read the Editors note, you'll have to scroll down a bit to see it)

I remember the 20 clearly because I was at target one day, and was lucky enough to even be looking upon a PS3 box. This was back when they were first released. There were 3 60gigs there and 2 20gigs.


120GB proof:
There is none! I got confused because I have 120gigs on my PS3 right now. That's just because I switched it out with the old 60gig hardrive.

[nashphx13z]

I was tired of my 360 breaking, and I don't care for the 360 exclusives, as I only play RB and select other games. PS3 has Bioshock now, and RB2, and LBP so why not?

Yea, can you install 1TB HDs?

I would imagine so. Also, with the 40GB PS3, you can't play PS2/PS1 games. :(

[oogabooha]

I don't need backwards compatability, if I wanna be nostalgic, i'll turn on my CFW PSP and play my old PS1 games.

[onduvalst]

I'm not sure if there's 1TB laptop drives avail. on the market yet. try newegg.com and tigerdirect.com.

*edit: I just looked. The biggest right now is 500gb @5400. Don't bother paying more for 7200rpm the slight boost in performance is like in mili secs and creates more heat than the 5400 drives.

[oogabooha]

Just checking. I don't think I'll run out of space for a while, but when I do, I'll just buy a 120GB HD for my computer and PS3

[Renrock]

20gb PS3's ($500) were launced from the beginning along side of the $600 60gb models. They didn't stick around for very long.

Now seems to be the time to get a PS3 if your looking into it. Lots of good things on the way for it. (finally) :p

[oogabooha]

Yea, and WTF about 500$ for 20GB

[kiggidykev]

People love the backwards compatibility :)

[Soratar]

20gb PS3's ($500) were launced from the beginning along side of the $600 60gb models. They didn't stick around for very long.

THANK YOU! nashphx13z and onduvalst just wouldn't listen...

[nashphx13z]

THANK YOU! nashphx13z and onduvalst just wouldn't listen...

I saw your post dude, I just didn't comment on it. I felt you said all that needed to be said. :rolleyes:

[DrumStix]

I got a 60GB. :D

[oogabooha]

It should be here 6 days max...can't wait to get it :D

I won't get any games for about 2 weeks due to lack of $

[onduvalst]

what was that? did I hear something? nope must be the wind. :p

[Soratar]

Thanks guys... :)

Do you need any game suggestions, oogabooga? Since you aren't gettting any games for a while, you might as well familiarize yourself with the possibilities. What type of games do you like.

EDIT: Sorry to go off subject, but, my post count is 911! :O

[onduvalst]

I'd suggest Folklore and Rag doll kung fu!

[gosox333]

Add me when you get the chance. I'm always looking for more friends.

[oogabooha]

When I get it, I'm just gonna download demos to keep me busy until I get some games.

I am planning to get LBP and RB2.

[gosox333]

When I get it, I'm just gonna download demos to keep me busy until I get some games.

I am planning to get LBP and RB2.

That's exactly what I did. It worked great, too. There's plenty of stuff to keep you occupied.

[Soratar]

LBP is great. Not my favorite (becuase RB2 holds that title), but still great. Some of the PSN games are really good. I just bought Zen Pinball, and its alright. Could be worse, but they've promised to have new tables soon. As far as disc games, Burnout Paradise is another favorite for me. Got me my first Plat trophy!

[oogabooha]

Ok, I'll get RB2 first, then 50$ of DLC and RB1 export, then Unplugged for my PSP, then LBP

[nashphx13z]

Add me when you get the chance. I'm always looking for more friends.

I'm so cool, my friends list is full. :cool:

[war_lord]

Great choice oogabooha :) Feel free to add me to your friends list when your system comes in.


I was tired of my 360 breaking, and I don't care for the 360 exclusives, as I only play RB and select other games. PS3 has Bioshock now, and RB2, and LBP so why not?

Yea, can you install 1TB HDs?

Everything you could ever want to know about changing the PS3 HDD can be found here (http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?message.uid=28102378#U28102378). I'm not sure 1 Tb drives are available yet (since it uses laptop-sized HDD), or if they will work. I upgraded mine to 500 gb and turned the old 80 gb hd that was originally in mine into an external drive for media storage. It was a fairly simple process and cost about $120 or so total, and it was well worth it.



I don't need backwards compatability, if I wanna be nostalgic, i'll turn on my CFW PSP and play my old PS1 games.

All PS3's can play PS1 games, regardless of the model. The variation in backward compatibility only applies to PS2 games.

[oogabooha]

Oh, okay, as long as they make a Kingdom Hearts 3 soon, I don't care about PS2 compatability.

[gosox333]

I'm so cool, my friends list is full. :cool:

It won't be once I delete you. ;)

[nashphx13z]

It won't be once I delete you. ;)

There's a funny story about that...

You actually WILL be deleting me now! xD

Unless you keep my old account on there for the memories. It's fuggin' nostalgic.

[FloodOne]

All PS3's can play PS1 games, regardless of the model. The variation in backward compatibility only applies to PS2 games.

This.

In my 60gb, its actually a ps2 driver. They cut it to compensate for costs.

All ps1 games are run off of an emulator inside the hardware.

EDIT- Nash deleted me off his friends list because my ps3 broke, so I was offline for 2 months.

[BuRn7 CaK3]

I want a PS3!

[oogabooha]

Another question.

What are the common problems that PS3's break from?

[Runa216]

Congrats. I have a PS3, and have had it about a year and a half, and I love every aspect of it. since then I've also picked up a 360, and though th 360 is awesome too, I just don't like the exclusives as much (mostly becuase I'm not a fan of FPS games.)

That said, I hope you enjoy. the system itself is an absolute beast of a machine, and no matter what I do, it's always in great condition and I've not had a single problem with it. (my Xbox red Ringed within 2 weeks.)

[FloodOne]

Another question.

What are the common problems that PS3's break from?

Its rare, but the early models break due to disc drive problems, or CPU failure most prevalent in the 60gb model.

I wouldn't be too worried if I were you. The failure rate is low. Something like 1.5%

[oogabooha]

Since I bought mine off eBay, if it breaks, can I still send it into Sony? With M$ its you just give them your code on the console and they say if you have warranty.

[Soratar]

Another question.

What are the common problems that PS3's break from?

Over heating is a major problem. When you get it, make sure it is in an open area. Have you heard about the yellow light before? I'm think it comes from overheating, but I'm not sure. If your PS3 has a yellow light where the green light should be, then you should complain to the seller. I doubt that'll happen, though.

[oogabooha]

I'm going to put it on a wooden floor, is that ok?

[war_lord]

Like FloodOne said, the failure rate is very low... and the YLOD is almost nonexistent with some preventative care.

The wooden floor should be fine, just try to keep plenty of space around it and especially don't cover the fan vents. Dust the machine every other week or so, and hit the vents with some compressed air to keep them clear as well.

[FloodOne]

Over heating is a major problem. When you get it, make sure it is in an open area. Have you heard about the yellow light before? I'm think it comes from overheating, but I'm not sure. If your PS3 has a yellow light where the green light should be, then you should complain to the seller. I doubt that'll happen, though.

The yellow light is hardware failure. That's what I had.

A blinking red light will come on after a couple minutes if your machine is over heating. when that happens its time to send it in to Sony.


Like FloodOne said, the failure rate is very low... and the YLOD is almost nonexistent with some preventative care.

The wooden floor should be fine, just try to keep plenty of space around it and especially don't cover the fan vents. Dust the machine every other week or so, and hit the vents with some compressed air to keep them clear as well.

Actually, compressed air is a bad idea. Use a low power dust buster vacuum to keep the vents clean.

[Mega-Tallica]

The yellow light is hardware failure. That's what I had.

A blinking red light will come on after a couple minutes if your machine is over heating. when that happens its time to send it in to Sony.



Actually, compressed air is a bad idea. Use a low power dust buster vacuum to keep the vents clean.

This happened to me a 4-5 times. After I hold the power button to shut it off, it beeps 3 times before it shuts off. It means it's overheating? It only happens once in awhile, so I don't think it's such a big deal right now.

[FloodOne]

This happened to me a 4-5 times. After I hold the power button to shut it off, it beeps 3 times before it shuts off. It means it's overheating? It only happens once in awhile, so I don't think it's such a big deal right now.

No, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

All ps3's come with a failsafe shutdown in the event of over heating. My friend had to have his repaired for over heating, and he could turn the system on for 5 minute intervals before it automatically shut off.

[lawrence1103]

Congrats on buying a PS3, you will not be disappointed. I've had mine for 2 years now and it's as good as the first day i bought it. I bought the 60GB version and added a 320GB drive to it. I still have like 190GB left of free space.

[oogabooha]

...It still hasn't came yet, anyone know what time UPS usually comes around to drop off packages?

[jeccaneko]

...It still hasn't came yet, anyone know what time UPS usually comes around to drop off packages?

It varies. They have come to my house as early as 8am and as late as 7pm.

[lawrence1103]

Are you getting it today?

[oogabooha]

Well, I got UPS ground (1-6 days) and they ship it 48 hours after bid MAX, and i got it on saturday, so hopefully :)

[onduvalst]

I'm hoping for a delivery myself. I ordered Flight 666 on blu ray and hope it gets here today. Your going to love the PS3's blu ray player if you have a HD TV. It also upscales your DVDs.

[Soratar]

Your going to love the PS3's blu ray player if you have a HD TV.

Amen to that! Thats one advantage that almost all Xbots don't see. That bugs me a lot.

[FloodOne]

Amen to that! Thats one advantage that almost all Xbots don't see. That bugs me a lot.

Try not to be so fanboyish.... nothing good comes of that

[nashphx13z]

Try not to be so fanboyish.... nothing good comes of that

'Tis true. Good things come out of trying to post things that appeal somewhat to both perspectives. I did a head to head comparison during the first day of E3, and received many grateful posts from respective owners.


The only really "big" thing that Microsoft announced was what most game enthusiasts already knew about; Project Natal. It looks awesome from what I've seen of it, and I'm sure 360 owners will appreciate it, but it's just not enough for me to justify purchasing an Xbox. Sure, it's a cool little interactive device, and many claim it "revolutionary", but it's probably going to cost an upwards of $100. Topple on a 360 Pro, an extra controller with a plug-and-play kit, and a year of Live, and you're looking at a grand total $515 plus tax (with Minnesota's 6.75% tax, that's around $550). $550, and you don't even get a good game. You can play Kung Fu Panda or Lego Indiana Jones. I don't know about you, but things like that stopped appealing to me back in 5th grade.

I don't mean to go all PS3 fanboy on you, because I like both systems, but I prefer the PS3, but here are the stats: You buy an 80 GB PS3 that comes bundled with Motorstorm. Right off the bat, you have something more than that Xbox 360 Pro; 20 more GB of memory. You purchase an extra controller and charge it using that extra USB cable you have lying around. Maybe you want a headset? Use the one you have for your phone; a Bluetooth. Or if you don't have one, go out to your local Target or Walmart and buy the Warhawk bundle. For $30, you get Warhawk, a fun online shooter, and you get a nice Bluetooth headset (I own this package, so I can speak for its validity). So now you've got all the basics that you need to get started; all for $480 (with Minnesota's 6.75% tax, that's $515).

"But you said that you got that cool Project Natal thing with the Xbox bundle! You're making it seem like the Xbox is way more expensive that way!" All right, valid point. If you want a video camera that interacts with you, go to Walmart and buy "The Eye of Judgement" game with starter pack and PS Eye. It says that it's $65.82 on the website, but I've seen it on clearance at my local Walmart for $29.88.

If you'd like to add that cost onto the total of the PS3, then it'd cost about $510 (with Minnesota's 6.75% tax, that's around $545). You get one more game than with the 360 Pro, 20 GB more memory than with the 360 Pro, a free online service, and you save five dollars while you're at it. Why don't you take your $550 to the store, get that PS3 bundle, and buy yourself a dinner at Mickey D's?

Sounds good, doesn't it? ;)

Edit: Of course, that post was intended to sway the reader into purchasing a PS3. :o

Double edit: I'm too lazy to go find the links I posted with it. There were a few.

[FloodOne]

'Tis true. Good things come out of trying to post things that appeal somewhat to both perspectives. I did a head to head comparison during the first day of E3, and received many grateful posts from respective owners.



Edit: Of course, that post was intended to sway the reader into purchasing a PS3. :o

lmao.... nash is the master of the self-quote

[nashphx13z]

lmao.... nash is the master of the self-quote

Hellz yeah!

[oogabooha]

My PS3 came, I just need to go get it :D

[mxza1000]

Add me, psn in sig

[Soratar]

Try not to be so fanboyish.... nothing good comes of that

I didn't think I was THAT fanboyish that time, you should've seen me when I proved that a 20gb PS3 was released. But I usually don't act like a fanboy often.

[onduvalst]

I didn't think I was THAT fanboyish that time, you should've seen me when I proved that a 20gb PS3 was released. But I usually don't act like a fanboy often.

I indeed bow to your superior PS3 knowledge :D

[FloodOne]

I didn't think I was THAT fanboyish that time, you should've seen me when I proved that a 20gb PS3 was released. But I usually don't act like a fanboy often.

No its cool man, I just like how this thread has gone on for 7 pages or so without console/flame wars popping up

[nashphx13z]

No its cool man, I just like how this thread has gone on for 7 pages or so without console/flame wars popping up

Yeah, it's pretty awesome. Really says something good about this community. :)

[gosox333]

Yeah, it's pretty awesome. Really says something good about this community. :)

Those tags would beg to differ. :D

(not the backwards ones.)

[Soratar]

Just to put this out there, I didn't post any of those tags!

[FloodOne]

Those tags would beg to differ. :D

(not the backwards ones.)

well, as long as they don't ruin the conversation, they could post tags about my momma and it would be ok.

[Explosion2]

yay for a ps3!
but how did he get banned?