Can you still buy the old (Fat) PS3?

Mull3t · 15 Mar 2010 at 18:44

Looking to get a PS3, its only for the 1 or 2 games (Heavy Rain & GOW). But I refuse to pay £250 for 1 game for the slim version considering after I most likely clock those two games the PS3 will sit and gather dust (happened before).

So my question, can you still buy the FAT versions? and for cheaper? Obviously I know we cannot discuss some competitors but any help would be great

Kreeeee · 15 Mar 2010 at 18:44

Only second hand now iirc.

But they are substantially cheaper.

Mull3t · 15 Mar 2010 at 18:48

Kreeeee said:
Only second hand now iirc.

But they are substantially cheaper.

Yups, seen them second hand. Not quite sure unless I can find someone who can prove/reciept that it isnt that old.

Is it true that the 60gb and 40gb have problems with the lasers? Should I stay away from these as a 2nd hand purchase?

TheVoice · 15 Mar 2010 at 18:49

80GB ones do pop up at various retailers every now and again, hotukdeals.com is a good place to keep an eye on for those.

Kreeeee · 15 Mar 2010 at 18:55

Mull3t said:
Is it true that the 60gb and 40gb have problems with the lasers? Should I stay away from these as a 2nd hand purchase?

Yeah, the older models suffer laser issues like the previous Sony consoles, but that has a simple fix.

They also suffer from "YLoD" issues like the 360's "RQoD" errors, but again newer models have done a lot to rectify this.

Streeteh · 15 Mar 2010 at 18:56

Told you you would want a PS3 again at some point

Mull3t · 15 Mar 2010 at 19:01

Streeteh said:
Told you you would want a PS3 again at some point

Haha, you sure did. Gameplay videos of Heavy Rain has got me wanting one again!!

Kreeeee said:
Yeah, the older models suffer laser issues like the previous Sony consoles, but that has a simple fix.

They also suffer from "YLoD" issues like the 360's "RQoD" errors, but again newer models have done a lot to rectify this.

I think I will stick to trying to find a 80GB version, as I have only read about problems with the 40GB & 60GB.

icysniper · 15 Mar 2010 at 19:06

Kreeeee said:
They also suffer from "YLoD" issues like the 360's "RQoD" errors, but again newer models have done a lot to rectify this.

yeh had the "YLoD" issue with my 60GB, so would agree on getting the 80GB

DireEmblem · 15 Mar 2010 at 19:49

Surely you would want the PS3 for much more than just those two games...

I can think of either of the Uncharted's, and Heavenly Sword for starters ???

mame · 15 Mar 2010 at 20:01

A local supermarket still has them but they arn't really that cheap. I think it was an 80 gb version with a game and 2nd controller for .£219.99

lee32uk · 15 Mar 2010 at 20:14

Gameplay have the 80gb version + infamous for 249

MrMoonX · 15 Mar 2010 at 20:17

lee32uk said:
Gameplay have the 80gb version + infamous for 249

you could get a slim for that :eek:

Mull3t · 15 Mar 2010 at 20:19

DireEmblem said:
Surely you would want the PS3 for much more than just those two games...

I can think of either of the Uncharted's, and Heavenly Sword for starters ???

Had one before and liked Uncharted, I spose this time around thinking about it I would want Uncharted 2, but after that they is nothing that has caught my eye yet.

mame said:
A local supermarket still has them but they arn't really that cheap. I think it was an 80 gb version with a game and 2nd controller for .£219.99

Thats not bad, will have to keep a look out. A supermarket is doing the 120GB with any game for £257 I think...

smallvillehouse · 15 Mar 2010 at 20:21

I thought the slim ones was cheaper then the fat ones of what ive seen they have been anyway. have to look harder.

Margaret · 15 Mar 2010 at 20:26

DireEmblem said:
Surely you would want the PS3 for much more than just those two games...

I can think of either of the Uncharted's, and Heavenly Sword for starters ???

Heavenly Sword was baaaaaaaaaaaad. D;

KNiVES · 15 Mar 2010 at 20:41

Heavenly Sword is a really odd game to suggest. It doesn't even stand up to today's games. It served as a propaganda title for Sony's aspirations with a PS3 and nothing more.

I still remember the majority of forum users slating me for being the only one who realized the gameplay wasn't that great - it was all graphics with little substance.

God of War III creams it and then some.

Edz · 15 Mar 2010 at 21:24

Demon Souls is worth getting a PS3 for all on it's own