Thoughts on buying a used ps3?

[Maxwell Smart]

I'm planning on picking one up just for watching blu-ray so I just need the 40 gig model and I would like to save some $$.

Never really heard of the ps3 having many issues so I was wondering if this was a good idea.

[steebo777]

Exactly what I bought last August and have had no issues.

[Krayzie]

I think it depends on how much you're saving?

[RichC2]

I bought a refurbished 60gb in Jan '08, no complaints.

[Goat3001]

Are you planning on picking up from Ebay or from a store such as Gamestop?

With Ebay we all know its a crapshoot but if you get a messed up system you can always go through the trouble of filing a dispute. I got a Wii off ebay, used. This was back when it was impossible to get and I got the console and Res. Evil 4 for under $300 so I was a little skeptical. Thankfully, everything was good and it still works perfectly.

If you go to Gamestop, at least they'll provide you with some protection if it craps out. I think they give you 30 days?

[mattysemo247]

I would hate to say it but you could even try CC. The one by me has 20% off systems too, which would be like $80 off.

[Maxwell Smart]

I was thinking more of craigslist, I have seen the 40gig one go for around 275-300

[maxfisher]

Without a warranty, I wouldn't pay over $100 for any used system. Now, with the 360, I know that the 1 yr. general/3 yr. RROD warranty can be transferred from the original owner to a person who buys it from them used. If there's a similar option with the PS3, I'd be ok with buying from something like eBay or Craig's List. Otherwise, I'd at least stick with a retailer that offers some kind of warranty on used systems.

[harrydoyle]

I'd say for it as long as you clear that it's legit and you get it for a good deal. New systems are overrated.

[GreenMonkey]

Warranties are overrated. The only device in my house I've worried about having a warranty on is the 360.

I bought a 20gb PS3 on ebay for $340 shipped about 2 years ago and it does the trick for me. They are pretty reliable after all.

[gcbrowni]

I bought a used PS3 (hardware emu) off of Craigs in a swap and am very happy with the transaction. If you are worried then meet someplace where you can see the PS3 working prior to the swap.

[chess]

Bought my 60GB on Craiglist last year. No problems, but it was really lightly used. The only game data on the system was Guitar Hero 3 and Madden. Got it with an HDMI cable, two controllers and a Blu-Ray remote for $420.

[Goldblum]

I recently sold my 40g used (but it great condition) on ebay. I think it went for $280+.

[Jamieson22]

Dell is selling new 80GB for $319. I wouldn't buy used to save $40.

[Maxwell Smart]

Dell is selling new 80GB for $319. I wouldn't buy used to save $40.

Yea, I saw that, sucks that I have to pay tax since i'm in texas.

[The Bus]

Warranties are overrated. The only device in my house I've worried about having a warranty on is the 360.

:up:

[orangecrush]

I was thinking more of craigslist, I have seen the 40gig one go for around 275-300
If you can go to their house and check it out, I would go this route. I hate systems from smoking homes, so that would be high on my checklist.

[steebo777]

Yep, I went to the person's home that was selling it on CL, verified it was working and a non-smoking home, then talked with the kid for a few minutes. All in all, well worth my $250 investment.

[Mikael79]

If you're just looking for the Blu-ray capabilities, you may just want to buy a 2.0 stand-alone player.

[msdmoney]

I bought a used 60gb off of ebay last September when you could get 25% cashback. Haven't had any issues.

[Maxwell Smart]

If you're just looking for the Blu-ray capabilities, you may just want to buy a 2.0 stand-alone player.

I did look around and the prices are pretty close to the same, I missed the xmas deals.