I own a PS3. The 80gig MGS4 bundle, the last model with backwards compatibility (B/c). Seeing as how I never really use the B/c and my electric bill is outrageously high I decided maybe it was time to trade up to the Ps3 slim. (It's suppose to use 40% less power) So being a smart shopper I decided to do some research and see how much I could sell my Ps3 for. Here are the specifics.
1) It is the 80gig MGS4 Ps3.
2) It has a backwards compatibility emulator in it, so it plays all ps2 and ps1 games.
3) I have installed a 320gig hard drive (HDD) in it. (This is well within Sony's warranty, in fact they actually encourage and explain how to change HDD in the instructions).
4) The system itself is in perfect condition, no scratches, dust, or chips in the system.
5) And I have a Brand New Playstation Move Sports Champion Bundle. (Gift from a friend) unopened.
I could easily get $350 dollars off Ebay for this, but I decided to call Gamestop to see how much they would give me. Here's what Gamestop said.
1) They would give me $120 dollars for the system.
2) $120 dollars is including backwards compatibility feature. (Backwards compatibility does not increase the price of the system.[I called back later and just said I had a Ps3 with no backwards compatibility, the price was the same])
3) They said I have to re-install the original 80gig HDD as the 3rd party one I had violated the warranty.
4) The man said he would have to charge me a refurbishing fee of $20 dollars to replace the outer shell of the system. (After telling him it was in perfect condition he said "It's company policy."
5) The man also told me that "Gamestop does not take new unopened merchandise." I would have to open the Sports champion bundle in which case I would get $20 dollars for the Wand, $20 for the eye, and $10 for the game.
Over all. I would receive $150 dollars from Gamestop for my 320 gig Backwards Compatible Ps3 with New Unopened PS Move sports champion bundle. That's about as much BS as I've ever heard.
350+ on Ebay or 150 from Gamestop. I think my choice is clear.
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My Yellow Light Of Death Conundrum
It was a sad day two days ago. My 60gb fat PS3 ,sadly, packed in after 4 years and 3 months. What makes this situation worst was I bought From Dust and was thoroughly enjoying it until my PS3 cut out. Now I am in a dilemma on how to move on. I have got all these PS3/PSN games that I still play so I would like to get another. But there is a surprising number of option out there.
One option is to wait. There are signs that the next generation is coming soon. I could wait for this generation to end before picking up a new console but the problem with this solution is how long the generation could be anything between a year to two or more years away. Sings may be there hinting at a new generation but with Uncharted 3 and ACR (my biggest games coming out) I would not only be missing out but I could be waiting for a while
The next option is to get it fix/fix it myself. I have had a look and it doesn't look to complex but how long does this fix really last? I have seen on forums that a fix can last 2 months and some of the prices floating around the web and at my local It shop are well a little extreme for something that can break again in as little of two months. So realistically this option doesn't make sense. It would mean I could play my PS2 games but not really a permanent fix.
So this leads me to one final option. Buying another PS3. £200 is not bad for another PS3. But this again runs into other options. There are basically two models. Is there much different between the two models? At the moment the cheaper it is the better. The other problem is the PS3 slims can't play PS2 games. I have a few PS2 games that I play from time to time. I could live without the function of playing my PS2 games but I would rather not. I could by a PS2 as well which are cheap around but this could be around £40 on top of something I am barley able to afford anyway. Instead, though, I could buy and old PS3 fat which range from £42 to £120 but the likelihood of these breaking is much higher and at those prices there is the same risk as if I was going to get it fixed.
I may be over thinking things but either option can be quite costly. I know I will get my situation sorted out eventually. I just wished it was as easy as it was to replace my PS2 when that broke. I want to take the financial plunge but which option is really the best?
One option is to wait. There are signs that the next generation is coming soon. I could wait for this generation to end before picking up a new console but the problem with this solution is how long the generation could be anything between a year to two or more years away. Sings may be there hinting at a new generation but with Uncharted 3 and ACR (my biggest games coming out) I would not only be missing out but I could be waiting for a while
The next option is to get it fix/fix it myself. I have had a look and it doesn't look to complex but how long does this fix really last? I have seen on forums that a fix can last 2 months and some of the prices floating around the web and at my local It shop are well a little extreme for something that can break again in as little of two months. So realistically this option doesn't make sense. It would mean I could play my PS2 games but not really a permanent fix.
So this leads me to one final option. Buying another PS3. £200 is not bad for another PS3. But this again runs into other options. There are basically two models. Is there much different between the two models? At the moment the cheaper it is the better. The other problem is the PS3 slims can't play PS2 games. I have a few PS2 games that I play from time to time. I could live without the function of playing my PS2 games but I would rather not. I could by a PS2 as well which are cheap around but this could be around £40 on top of something I am barley able to afford anyway. Instead, though, I could buy and old PS3 fat which range from £42 to £120 but the likelihood of these breaking is much higher and at those prices there is the same risk as if I was going to get it fixed.
I may be over thinking things but either option can be quite costly. I know I will get my situation sorted out eventually. I just wished it was as easy as it was to replace my PS2 when that broke. I want to take the financial plunge but which option is really the best?
5 Reasons I hate Gamestop......
5. Preorders - Seriously guys, I don't want to preorder the game as soon as its freaking announced. I'm pretty sure you won't run out of copies considering we live in the 20th century were we don't hand make these games in the back of the shop. If its a highly anticipated game I'm pretty sure the video game companies will produce enough for everyone. And if not, I can just walk across the street to the local Walmart to pick up a copy. So there we go douche!
( The funny thing is I actually accused one of the Gamestop employees of not preordering any games, and he actually showed me his "gamestop account" where he had every new game preordered. Yeah!? Just proves hes a bigger tool than I thought!!! )
4. Douchebag Vibe- As soon as you enter the store don't you feel the weird doucheness in the air? Yes its there BO and body sweat. I'm just kidding about that one. But they are what I like to call "Wannabe Douche" Its when they try to hard to be a douche bags that just makes them look like complete idiots. Every time a girl walks in they automatically drop what there doing and go help the lady out. Sounds polite? Well its not its pretty pathetic to me........ Ha!
3. DLC - They seriously find DLC to be the coolest thing around. "Woah Bruh, new DLC makes my gun change colorssss!!!!" NO! Its not cool "bruh"! I'd rather get a 20 dollar gift card for purchasing the game at Walmart than preorder it and Gamestop and get some shitty DLC......... "But Bruh! its a once in a life time!" Will "bruh" Im probably going to only play the game a month in my lifetime! .....Ha!
2.PC Games - Seriously Pc gaming isn't dead yet, so why do you pretend it is! And why is it you must open every Pc box and take out the disc and leave every product key showing. Do you take the disc lick it and put it on your shelf to remove the scratches? STOP LICKING MY PC GAMES!!!!!!!! And just leave them in the box please!
( The funny thing is I actually accused one of the Gamestop employees of not preordering any games, and he actually showed me his "gamestop account" where he had every new game preordered. Yeah!? Just proves hes a bigger tool than I thought!!! )
4. Douchebag Vibe- As soon as you enter the store don't you feel the weird doucheness in the air? Yes its there BO and body sweat. I'm just kidding about that one. But they are what I like to call "Wannabe Douche" Its when they try to hard to be a douche bags that just makes them look like complete idiots. Every time a girl walks in they automatically drop what there doing and go help the lady out. Sounds polite? Well its not its pretty pathetic to me........ Ha!
3. DLC - They seriously find DLC to be the coolest thing around. "Woah Bruh, new DLC makes my gun change colorssss!!!!" NO! Its not cool "bruh"! I'd rather get a 20 dollar gift card for purchasing the game at Walmart than preorder it and Gamestop and get some shitty DLC......... "But Bruh! its a once in a life time!" Will "bruh" Im probably going to only play the game a month in my lifetime! .....Ha!
2.PC Games - Seriously Pc gaming isn't dead yet, so why do you pretend it is! And why is it you must open every Pc box and take out the disc and leave every product key showing. Do you take the disc lick it and put it on your shelf to remove the scratches? STOP LICKING MY PC GAMES!!!!!!!! And just leave them in the box please!
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