Think of buying a PS3...got some questions

So as the topic title says I'm going to get myself a PS3. Thing is the new slim models look like ****. No BC, no shiney polish, no ability to upgrade HDD, less USB slots, push butons instead of touch buttons...is there any reason at all why I would want to buy a new PS3 over a used 60GB model? Like, did the original 60GB model have any hardware issues I need to be aware of when searching for used consoles?

Also, does the PS3 have any VGA cables that I can buy? Or are my only choices the composite cables and HDMI cables?

Old models can overheat, and the new slim models have 120 GB anyway, and they're priced at $299. You'd be best off to get the slim. It's better, IMO. I didn't get a PS3 till it came out.

Get the silm. I have a 60gb launch and it over heated last saturday. While the slim maybe ugly, it will probably last you longer then the fat shiny model.

The old 60GB's have a high tendency to fail (YLOD). Get a slim. You CAN upgrade the hard drive. Never seen any VGA cables (it's a console, not a computer)

So as the topic title says I'm going to get myself a PS3. Thing is the new slim models look like ****. No BC, no shiney polish, no ability to upgrade HDD, less USB slots, push butons instead of touch buttons...is there any reason at all why I would want to buy a new PS3 over a used 60GB model? Like, did the original 60GB model have any hardware issues I need to be aware of when searching for used consoles?

Also, does the PS3 have any VGA cables that I can buy? Or are my only choices the composite cables and HDMI cables?

gameguy6700

• The slim looks ugly in the pictures, but really nice in person,
• yes you can upgrade the harddrive
• will you ever need more than 4 USB slots?
• the touch buttons light up, so they look better

It also runs quieter and cooler, more useful than BC imo

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26125353... just copy and paste. Don't know the BBcode and link function isn't working. This has all the info you need.

I upgraded my HDD so that cancels out that statement, although I agree about the less USB slots being bad, I just went out and bought a USB hub and now my PS3 has 5 USB slots. I don't care at all about the shiny polish or the buttons as I am too busy playing games to look at the console or touch the buttons... and plus you don't even ACTUALLY have to push them, you can eject discs and turn the system on/off using the controller.

I upgraded my HDD so that cancels out that statement, although I agree about the less USB slots being bad, I just went out and bought a USB hub and now my PS3 has 5 USB slots. I don't care at all about the shiny polish or the buttons as I am too busy playing games to look at the console or touch the buttons... and plus you don't even ACTUALLY have to push them, you can eject discs and turn the system on/off using the controller.

NamelessJay

Slim.

Slim I don't care if it only got 2 USB ports. That is why USB hubs are made.

The old 60GB's have a high tendency to fail (YLOD). Get a slim. You CAN upgrade the hard drive. Never seen any VGA cables (it's a console, not a computer)

amsfm6

Cool, I thought I had heard from somewhere before that the slim models couldn't have the HDDs upgraded or were a pain to upgrade. If they can be upgraded though would there be much of a point in getting the 250GB model in lieu of the 120GB model? Or is even just 120GB enough for the PS3 (considering that a lot of games want you to install portions to the HDD)?

Also, the reason I'm interested in VGA cables is because I don't have enough room in my room/dorm to put a giant HDTV so I make due with my PC monitor instead. I did find some VGA cables on play-asia of all places but they're ridiculously expensive (about $75 w/o shipping). Since my current monitor could use an upgrade I think I may go ahead and just splurge on a new monitor with HDMI inputs...I guess the PS3 just gives me an excuse :P

Anyway, the consensus in this thread seems to be to get the slim model so I'll probably go ahead and pick myself up one then.

Upgrading the HDD in the slim is actually easier than upgrading for the older models. The blue screw is even more durable wahoo!

I like the matte finish over shiny ;)

• will you ever need more than 4 USB slots?

thelastguy

Doesn't the slim have 2 USB slots? The fat has 4.

I use every single one of my 4 USB slots when I do Rock Band.

So as the topic title says I'm going to get myself a PS3. Thing is the new slim models look like ****. No BC, no shiney polish, no ability to upgrade HDD, less USB slots, push butons instead of touch buttons...is there any reason at all why I would want to buy a new PS3 over a used 60GB model? Like, did the original 60GB model have any hardware issues I need to be aware of when searching for used consoles?

Also, does the PS3 have any VGA cables that I can buy? Or are my only choices the composite cables and HDMI cables?

gameguy6700

Overall-A far Better neater console,BC isn't a problem,when i had my 1st PS3-a 60GB,i found i hardly ever played a PS2 game on it,and you find that you mostly want to be playing newer games all the time.I've bought a 2nd hand PS2 slim for playing my old PS2 games anyhows.

I like the matte finish over shiny ;)

guidotwofive

The original model is fine, its best to get a HDMI cable for it too

So as the topic title says I'm going to get myself a PS3. Thing is the new slim models look like ****. No BC, no shiney polish, no ability to upgrade HDD, less USB slots, push butons instead of touch buttons...is there any reason at all why I would want to buy a new PS3 over a used 60GB model? Like, did the original 60GB model have any hardware issues I need to be aware of when searching for used consoles?

Also, does the PS3 have any VGA cables that I can buy? Or are my only choices the composite cables and HDMI cables?

gameguy6700

Get the Slim! My 60gb has cost me roughly £2,000 in maintenance costs. i currently have it in the garden in a special air conditioned box which i partly built myself (although not everyone will go to such extremes to protect their ps3s)

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So as the topic title says I'm going to get myself a PS3. Thing is the new slim models look like ****. No BC, no shiney polish, no ability to upgrade HDD, less USB slots, push butons instead of touch buttons...is there any reason at all why I would want to buy a new PS3 over a used 60GB model? Like, did the original 60GB model have any hardware issues I need to be aware of when searching for used consoles?

thelastguy

• will you ever need more than 4 USB slots?

hate when people ask me that lol, i do need 10000usb slots. i have 4 controllers that need recharging(as theres always 4 people playing fifa and one runs out), External HD is connected most of the time, the ps3 cooler takes another slot and so on. i hate having only 2 slots :(

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So as the topic title says I'm going to get myself a PS3. Thing is the new slim models look like ****. No BC, no shiney polish, no ability to upgrade HDD, less USB slots, push butons instead of touch buttons...is there any reason at all why I would want to buy a new PS3 over a used 60GB model? Like, did the original 60GB model have any hardware issues I need to be aware of when searching for used consoles?

fifamessi

• will you ever need more than 4 USB slots?

hate when people ask me that lol, i do need 10000usb slots. i have 4 controllers that need recharging(as theres always 4 people playing fifa and one runs out), External HD is connected most of the time, the ps3 cooler takes another slot and so on. i hate having only 2 slots :(