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Sony Playstation 3 Price Drop???
TDIRunner:
I have an original fat PS3 which has given me various over heating problems these past few years. I've repaired it twice now, but I think it's time to replace it with a newer model. I don't want to buy a used one. I'll probably bite the bullet and buy one soon, but I'm wondering if there will be a price drop in the near future. Is anyone aware of any potential price drops? How much longer does Sony plan to support the PS3 and keep it in production?
Megatron:
Well, I can't vouch for a price drop, but I would guess either holidays or whenever PS4 gets one.
In regards to support, Sony stated at E3 that they will continue to support the PS3 for a little while at least, since we have at least 2 more years of games scheduled. Also, the PS2 only stopped a little while ago. The PS4 doesn't have the fanbase or support yet to carry the company. And since the Playstation division is one of the few things keeping Sony alive, I have to think they will support it for a while.
If you don't mind me asking, why the aversion to buying used?
TDIRunner:
I sort of expected that as far as support goes. I believe the PS2 had a game released as much as 5 years after the PS3 was out. And the PS4 is off to a slow start not unlike the PS3 (although for different reasons in my opinion). So I think the support will be there.
However, I still think the prices are too high. $200 is the cheapest model you can find right now, but that is with a 12 gig HD and no games. To me, that should go for about $150. I guess I can wait until the holidays and see what they go for the day after Thanksgiving. My wife loves to shop that day, and maybe she can pick one up for me.
TDIRunner:
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I've never bought a system that was currently in production used. Also, I have trouble trusting these newer systems. If I found a good deal, and I was sure it was in perfect working order, I would probably get it anway, but right now, I plan to buy a new one.
PS.
I see you are our latest "Hero Member." ;)
Megatron:
--- Quote from: TDIRunner on June 24, 2014, 01:32:16 PM ---
--- Quote ---If you don't mind me asking, why the aversion to buying used?
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I've never bought a system that was currently in production used. Also, I have trouble trusting these newer systems. If I found a good deal, and I was sure it was in perfect working order, I would probably get it anway, but right now, I plan to buy a new one.
PS.
I see you are our latest "Hero Member." ;)
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I don't blame you, as I only buy new systems for the current gen as well. But I have also never had a system die on me while it was still active. The only reason I ask is that I see the used systems going for cheaper than they typically do. Gamestop has had some sales as well as local retailers. My guess is that with the PS4 and Xbox One out now, more people are trading last gen stuff in, so there is an abundance of stock, hence lower prices.
Also, I didn't even realize that I hit the hero mark. Thanks for pointing it out.