DVD Talk Forum
Page 42 of 189
« First
32
40
41
42
43
44
52
92
142
Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

DVD Talk Forum (https://forum.dvdtalk.com/)
-   Video Game Talk (https://forum.dvdtalk.com/video-game-talk-15/)
-   -   The Official PS3 thread - Aaaaannnnnnddddd we're back! (https://forum.dvdtalk.com/video-game-talk/567313-official-ps3-thread-aaaaannnnnnddddd-were-back.html)

bunkaroo 04-14-10 05:11 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Looking for advice:

I got a slim last month even though there was nothing wrong with my 60GB. I got the 60GB in late 2007 right when they were being phased out. I was thinking about selling it to someone at work who is interested. I was going to include 2 non-Dualshock controllers. It hasn't exhibited any signs of the drive failing and I've used it very regularly for 2.5 years.

What do you guys think would be a fair price for this? I thought $200 but that seems low to me, but slims are only $300. I'm not sure they care about the backwards compatibility.

Any advice is appreciated.

tlwizard 04-14-10 05:31 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Originally Posted by bunkaroo (Post 10105579)
Looking for advice:

I got a slim last month even though there was nothing wrong with my 60GB. I got the 60GB in late 2007 right when they were being phased out. I was thinking about selling it to someone at work who is interested. I was going to include 2 non-Dualshock controllers. It hasn't exhibited any signs of the drive failing and I've used it very regularly for 2.5 years.

What do you guys think would be a fair price for this? I thought $200 but that seems low to me, but slims are only $300. I'm not sure they care about the backwards compatibility.

Any advice is appreciated.
Do they care about SACD or extra USB ports and stuff like that? You might be able to sell it for more on craigslist to people looking specifically for a 60gb.

bunkaroo 04-14-10 05:38 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Originally Posted by TLwizard (Post 10105614)
Do they care about SACD or extra USB ports and stuff like that? You might be able to sell it for more on craigslist to people looking specifically for a 60gb.
I've thought about that. With so many early units failing I was leaning against selling to a stranger since in case it does fail I'd have to deal with that. if it was someone I know and it failed not long after the sale I could work it out a little better.

dino88 04-14-10 05:45 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Originally Posted by bunkaroo (Post 10105627)
I've thought about that. With so many early units failing I was leaning against selling to a stranger since in case it does fail I'd have to deal with that. if it was someone I know and it failed not long after the sale I could work it out a little better.
You give people a return policy on Craigslist? Nice guy.

bunkaroo 04-14-10 05:49 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Originally Posted by dino88 (Post 10105637)
You give people a return policy on Craigslist? Nice guy.
Hehe, I've never sold on CL before. Does selling on CL imply an in-person transaction? I was assuming it would be a Paypal thing, and we all know how much the buyer has a seller over the barrel in Paypal situations.

dino88 04-14-10 06:15 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Originally Posted by bunkaroo (Post 10105643)
Hehe, I've never sold on CL before. Does selling on CL imply an in-person transaction? I was assuming it would be a Paypal thing, and we all know how much the buyer has a seller over the barrel in Paypal situations.
I've always bought and sold in person and I've always assumed that all sales were final.

Decker 04-14-10 06:16 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Originally Posted by mattysemo247 (Post 10105559)
I've only used it for a couple days now with GOWIII and love it. It's almost like using a 360 controller with the PS3. Doesn't feel as cheap as I thought it would either.
Yeah. I'm not trying to cheat the game or looking for the proverbial "WIN" button, but to me watching Kratos, the baddest being in the history of video games, get crushed by a pillar because I wasn't able to tap the X button fast enough is infuriating. It's the most frustrating and arbitrary video game death since Sir Dirk bravely stormed the castle and then immediately plummeted to his death because I didn't hit the left arrow fast enough...or too fast, I'm not sure which.

tlwizard 04-14-10 06:46 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Originally Posted by bunkaroo (Post 10105643)
Hehe, I've never sold on CL before. Does selling on CL imply an in-person transaction? I was assuming it would be a Paypal thing, and we all know how much the buyer has a seller over the barrel in Paypal situations.
Cash or USPS money order is what I do. I would personally prefer to sell to someone I wasn't friends with. Because if it does fail, you're friend is gonna bitch about it at work. A random person with a receipt that says "all sales final" and "no guarantee of future performance" or something like that, might send you a nasty email but other than that they have no recourse.

Also, if you want to take a hint from another forum member, they recommend meeting at a bank with a friend to make the sale and watch as they withdraw the money from the bank. That way you can be sure!

tlwizard 04-14-10 06:59 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Also, bunkaroo, broken 60gb PS3s are selling for close to $200 on ebay. Working ones are going over $300, ones with original boxes even more, brand new ones for $500-$700, etc.

Decker 04-14-10 07:06 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Hmmmm.... I have a working 60 GB and an original, dusty box in the garage. Could upgrade/sidegrade to a Slim for nothing.... That's tempting.....

Anubis2005X 04-14-10 08:02 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Originally Posted by TLwizard (Post 10105754)
Also, bunkaroo, broken 60gb PS3s are selling for close to $200 on ebay. Working ones are going over $300, ones with original boxes even more, brand new ones for $500-$700, etc.
I've no idea why people are buying 'em with the whole YLOD of issue. I scoffed about it for some time until it happened to me three years in. :(

Rob V 04-15-10 07:18 AM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Originally Posted by Decker (Post 10105764)
Hmmmm.... I have a working 60 GB and an original, dusty box in the garage. Could upgrade/sidegrade to a Slim for nothing.... That's tempting.....
Ditto. Actually, I have two of them. I've been looking for a reason to upgrade and I never use b/c.

Is there a way to delete your profile off of a PS3 so no info (such as credit card or game history) is accessible by a new owner?

DJ_Longfellow 04-15-10 01:11 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
I thought the 60GB PS3's did not have a premium on them anymore? I looked into selling mine, and I noticed that they were selling for a bit less than a new SLIM. If I could sell my 60GB and get a new SLIM for the same price, I might do it. I hav eno desire for PS2 games at this point.

Chew 04-15-10 01:25 PM
Originally Posted by DJ_Longfellow (Post 10107112)
If I could sell my 60GB and get a new SLIM for the same price, I might do it.
I did exactly that on ebay about 2 months ago. Even after ebay and Paypal fees, I still had enough to pay for my Slim.

DJ_Longfellow 04-15-10 01:41 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Ok, I just checked EBAY and it seems like they range from $250-$500....pretty wide range for a 60GB. I wonder if I put mine up with a 320GB HDD if it would fetch a premium?!? Hmmmmm....the only downside would be transferring all my stuff to the new one. I believe I would lose all my GAMESHARE stuff, which is not a BIG deal, but could suck.

Chew 04-15-10 01:58 PM
Originally Posted by DJ_Longfellow (Post 10107177)
Ok, I just checked EBAY and it seems like they range from $250-$500....pretty wide range for a 60GB. I wonder if I put mine up with a 320GB HDD if it would fetch a premium?!? Hmmmmm....the only downside would be transferring all my stuff to the new one. I believe I would lose all my GAMESHARE stuff, which is not a BIG deal, but could suck.
If you do a data transfer between the two systems (old 60gb, new Slim) instead of a backup, you won't lose locked game saves. I did that and also still have the Gameshare games on my XMB.

Of course, I haven't tried to play them since I transfered. But, I would hope if they install to the XMB, they're still good to go.

bunkaroo 04-15-10 04:21 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Thanks for all the feedback guys. I think I still have the box. Looks like it's time to polish the old girl up, get her boxed up and profit! :)

I actually put a 250GB in it but was thinking about putting the 60GB in before the sale in case I ever want to use the 250 in my slim.

Rob V 04-15-10 08:09 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Originally Posted by DJ_Longfellow (Post 10107177)
Ok, I just checked EBAY and it seems like they range from $250-$500....pretty wide range for a 60GB. I wonder if I put mine up with a 320GB HDD if it would fetch a premium?!? Hmmmmm....the only downside would be transferring all my stuff to the new one. I believe I would lose all my GAMESHARE stuff, which is not a BIG deal, but could suck.
Hmm... I didn't see many getting more than $200-$250. After fees, Paypal and Ebay, you'd probably need another $100 or so out of pocket to get a slim. I'm still tempted to sell mine because if and when the YLOD comes, I'm gonna be pissed!

Chew 04-15-10 09:06 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
I'm actually surprised it took them so long. I wonder if Microsoft will respond? They both can only go so far, right? ;)

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/ps...and-wednesday/
Do you sometimes get jealous of your Xbox-owning friends that are able to download demos and DLC a day earlier than you? Don't worry, PS3 fans. Sony has a solution: Release content before Microsoft! Both the American and European PlayStation Store updates are moving to new days, starting in May.

Tuesdays become the new day for PSN updates in North America, as recently explained by Pulse's Christina Lee. In Europe, content will be updated on Wednesday, as explained by SCEE's Mike Kebby.

While this may seem like terrific news for PlayStation fans, we're pretty certain this is how the time wars begin. With Sony pushing earlier, Microsoft will have no choice but to retaliate by sending Major Nelson back in time to assassinate the unborn Kevin Butler! Don't worry, though. We're pretty certain he knows how to travel through time as well.

Raul3 04-15-10 09:33 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Microsoft will still be first if current releases are the norm. PSN new releases usually appear Thursday night (EST)/afternoon (PST). Microsoft always makes their releases early in the day. And although Microsft used to release most of its stuff on Tuesday, they can make a release any day of the week. In fact, lately some publishers were making Microsoft to make releases on Thurday or Friday so they were out at the same time of the PSN.

So yeah, I don't see Microsoft changing.

FatTony 04-15-10 10:19 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Meh, I never had a problem with Thursday updates to begin with. CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays usually come out on Tuesday to begin with, along with a lot of high-profile games. There's plenty to keep me distracted on Tuesday as-is.

DJ_Longfellow 04-16-10 06:24 AM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Originally Posted by Chew (Post 10107218)
If you do a data transfer between the two systems (old 60gb, new Slim) instead of a backup, you won't lose locked game saves. I did that and also still have the Gameshare games on my XMB.

Of course, I haven't tried to play them since I transfered. But, I would hope if they install to the XMB, they're still good to go.
Does the data transfer disable the content from one PS3 and move it to the other? I know you are allowed to use your content on 5 PS3's, but I believe you could disable (not sure if that is the right word) and then you would get your "share" back essentially.

I'm almost thinking ahead too, just in case I ever get a YLOD...

Chew 04-16-10 08:04 AM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
The data transfer is a "cut/paste" rather than a "copy/paste", so the data is completely wiped on the first PS3.

As for number of shares, I can't speak to that. :shrug:

DJ_Longfellow 04-16-10 09:55 AM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
Sorry...disable was the wrong word. It is DEACTIVATE. Technically, if you change systems you should DEACTIVATE your account. In theory, if you fail to do that and your PS3 dies 5 times, the 6th time you would lose all your content that you purchased....I believe that is the 5 times rule.

LorenzoL 04-18-10 06:10 PM
Re: The Official PS3 thread - Software bugs? We don't need no software bugs
 
I was wondering what most of you guys use in regards to your PS3 background (themes/wallpapers)? Is the only way to get themes through the PSN store?

I currently have MLB The Show Blue Jays theme but I'm getting bored of it and want to switch to something else.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:07 PM.
Page 42 of 189
« First
32
40
41
42
43
44
52
92
142
Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.