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Taz.
6th January 2010, 03:37 AM
Recently, I've decided to buy a playstation. But i want the playstation 3 80 gb (fat not slim aka first version).

Here in canada, all got sold. Is there anyone knowing a store in your city or anywhere that sell the playstation 3 80 gb, old version ?

If yes, please let me know, all costs will be covered..

Thanks ..

In.My.ConTroL
6th January 2010, 04:26 AM
Don't do that kevin, buy xbox360 as i did.
The producers prefer make games for Xbox360 instead of PS3 (Due to blue-ray thing)
All plataforms (Konami/Namco/Sega/Ubisoft/Others) are leaving the exclusivity from some games like:
MetalGearSolid, ProEvolutionSoccer, DevilMayCry, etc.
You just won't be able to play Uncharted, GodOfWar and GranTurismo.
But it's a normal thing, xbox360 have exclusive games also, games like:
Halo, GearsOfWar1/2, Dante's inferno, BioShock, Forza...
There is a website where they compare ps3/xbox360 games (same games), they're equal in Gameplay but xbox is winning when the conversation is about graphics.

Cen
6th January 2010, 07:39 AM
Buy from some internet shop, dunno rly.

MiZiGe
6th January 2010, 09:58 AM
/f del imc?

How DARE you insult t3h PS3?????? Over some shitty crapBox123?

http://img.moronail.net/img/3/2/832.jpg


Anyhow, Taz., just as Cen said, you are probably at best covered if you buy trough some internet shop - it will probably be even cheaper :) (also, buy Tekken6 so I can pwn you online)

Taz.
6th January 2010, 03:28 PM
I tried so hard. Ebay doesnt have any new ones. Amazon, has some, but they dont come with any kind of warranty. I dont want to buy anything without a warranty.

IMC, i donno, im not convinced. I never liked xbox 360, for some reason :/

MiZiGe
6th January 2010, 03:34 PM
ofc, Xbox looks like something brought from a children hospital used for examining excrements...

Taz.
6th January 2010, 03:39 PM
ofc, Xbox looks like something brought from a children hospital used for examining excrements...


rofl..ahaha

no rly, any one knows any other shop online ?

TP_MoonStar
6th January 2010, 03:44 PM
Xbox360 > ps3.

Reason : xbox360 you can install OS and emulate every other console you want.

How much you're willing to pay for a console? On US store you can get for 200$ however you would have to pay tax (not sure how it is on Canada).

PS: never trust anyone to buy for you online :) learn how to do it and do it yourself. If you need assistance or help just buzz me on msn.

Cen
6th January 2010, 05:38 PM
This is not ps3 vs xbox thread ffs..

I can't imagine the whole canada not having a ps3 you want.
Don't you have some trusted online shops there?

In.My.ConTroL
6th January 2010, 06:04 PM
Moon is right.
Kevin, there is a new game named Bayonetta (PS3/Xbox360), just follow those links to check the score comparation:
"Bayonetta PS3 Score" (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/bayonetta/index.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=topten&tag=topten;all;10)
"Bayonetta Xbox360 Score" (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/bayonetta/index.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=topten&tag=topten;all;9)
Xbox 9.0/PS3 8.0
Mizige, if you like games for kids go buy a Nintendo Wii to play Mario in the happy land :)
To be honest Sony is pathetic, they have the same controller since PSone wtf ?!
"Assassins Creed2 Graphics comparation" (http://www.gamespot.com/features/6242816/index.html?tag=topslot;img;5)
Compare the shadows by yourself.
And just to finish this conversation, check the "Resident5 Graphics comparation" (http://www.gamespot.com/features/6242816/p-6.html).
Read the topic above the pics:
Much like the other games, Resident Evil 5 looks marginally better on the Xbox 360.
Now, think about it kevin.. i have games like AssassinsCreed1/2, CallOfDuty - ModernWarfare1/2, DevilMayCry4, Forza2/3, ResidentEvil5, GearsOfWar1/2, DeadSpace, Fallout3, GTA4 (There are 2 expansions for GTA4, both exclusive for xbox) etc...

Taz.
6th January 2010, 11:50 PM
Many of my friends are telling me to buy xbox :P Im tempted :D

Well, no all stores now sell the new SLIM ps3.

And moon, about the installing the OS, well, its the reason i want the old PS3 bcse i can install an os, the new we cant.

Ill catch you on msn moon :)

Thanks imc, i checked most of the sites, and its VERY useful, do you have comparison for COD 6 ?

Nobber708
7th January 2010, 12:23 AM
I found some places but they olny deliver in Sweden or Scandinavia :(

But if I would be you I would buy what your friends got...
That's much funnier :)

In.My.ConTroL
7th January 2010, 04:18 AM
Cod6 = Call Of Duty - Modern Warfare 2 ?!
If yes, here it is: "COD-MW2" (http://www.gamespot.com/features/6242816/p-3.html)
It's almost the same in both consoles.

MiZiGe
7th January 2010, 11:17 AM
I would almost agree with the people posting there, that it looks like post editing of images...those graphics look like from PS2, no 3 :)

Focused
7th January 2010, 11:29 AM
the images i saw for PS3 looked very ... dull and on xbox almost like PERFECT , sharp .. etc.
have you tried tigerdirect ? i have used it to buy stuff online and i think its settled in US so lower shipping charge i guess :)
check it out ... i dont know if i can give u link but just write tigerdirect in google and u will find it

Dille
7th January 2010, 04:33 PM
There is not really big difference in grapichs and only experienced eye can tell the difference what is that xbox 360 has a bit better graphic despite the fact that ps3 has more power. They look just the same.
Just curious why do you want that "fat" version cause slim uses 2/3 of energy and is like 4/3 more faster than it and is cooler and quieter? (slim 45 nm tech) (original 90-65 nm)
I think ps3 is better but its just my opinion. I have had all of them and i think thats why I prefer it. ;D

Taz.
8th January 2010, 03:03 AM
Well, I just bought the xbox 360, should receive it in couple of days.. Ill try it, see how it goes :)

I always prefered PS3 too. But ill give microsoft a try this time...

Thank you all for your feedback and suggestions. :)

Focused
8th January 2010, 03:08 AM
Well, I just bought the xbox 360, should receive it in couple of days.. Ill try it, see how it goes :)

I always prefered PS3 too. But ill give microsoft a try this time...

Thank you all for your feedback and suggestions. :)

congratulations taz
when can i come to test it xD ?? :happy:

In.My.ConTroL
8th January 2010, 04:58 AM
Nice kevin, later i can send u a list with imba games to buy..
Don't u forget to play AssassinsCreed1/2, CoD and Batman arkham asylum.
Mafia 2 coming soon :)

Cen
12th January 2010, 05:51 PM
Taz, in case you havent decided yet :P
http://cuthut.com/jGY
6 parts of very good and explanatory comparsion between ps3 and xbox360. A lot of info and very usefull.

kasharis
13th January 2010, 03:36 PM
This is not ps3 vs xbox thread ffs..

I can't imagine the whole canada not having a ps3 you want.
Don't you have some trusted online shops there?

lol first it was a playstation now its Playstation vs xbox Nice :D :cool2: but better buy xbox bcs its stable if u bought ps3 u will get fail bcs its not complite at all

Taz.
14th January 2010, 01:23 AM
Taz, in case you havent decided yet :P
http://cuthut.com/jGY
6 parts of very good and explanatory comparsion between ps3 and xbox360. A lot of info and very usefull.


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