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160GB PS3 $350 on Amazon, 120GB $199 with Sony Card deal

Though Sony's ongoing ad blitz is heavily touting the new $299 120GB PlayStation 3 Slim, not everyone is crazy about the console's new 2001: A Space Odyssey monolith-like form factor and matte finish.Well, for now, those preferring the glossy-finish PS3 have an option in the form of Amazon's...

Though Sony's ongoing ad blitz is heavily touting the new $299 120GB PlayStation 3 Slim, not everyone is crazy about the console's new 2001: A Space Odyssey monolith-like form factor and matte finish.

Well, for now, those preferring the glossy-finish PS3 have an option in the form of Amazon's $50 reduction of the $399.99 160GB Uncharted bundle. So for just $50 more than the Slim, gamers will get a PS3 with 40GB more of memory, Naughty Dog's critically lauded action adventure, and a voucher to download the PSN game PAIN.

[UPDATE] Since this article was first published, Amazon raised the Uncharted bundle price to $359.99 and then lowered it back down to $349.99.

The $349.99 160GB PS3 deal will apparently last as long as supplies of the discontinued bundle are in Amazon's warehouses. However, once that ends, gamers can still get a 120GB PS3 Slim for $199, provided they have decent enough credit to get a Sony Card Visa. Approved applicants will get $100 credited to their account after their "first qualifying purchase of $299" and over--including the PlayStation 3.

Though the PS3 will initially cost $299, a $100 credit will be applied to the cardholder's account eight to 12 weeks later, much like getting a rebate check. Cardholders can then simply spend the $100 credit on the account as they wish on any items, game-related or not, anywhere a Visa Card is accepted. Or, more simply put:

$299 initial price - $100 credit (applied to account later) = $199 final pre-tax price.

Since there is no annual fee, the Sony Card can then be canceled, or kept to earn credit toward other Sony products. The on-again, off-again Sony Card deal has offered similar savings to prospective PlayStation buyers as far back as 2001, when the PlayStation 2 was $299.

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63 Comments

  • fignuts2021

    Posted Sep 27, 2009 2:34 pm GMT

    Is this still true the $100 back with the card? I'm just seeing $50 back with your 1st $250 purchase.

  • g_powerd1986

    Posted Sep 22, 2009 5:01 pm GMT

    Oh my God! It's full of stars...
    )

  • R_D_L

    Posted Sep 14, 2009 11:58 am GMT

    Curses on uncharted 2 for looking so good and making me want to finally get a PS3....

  • shadowwyoming

    Posted Sep 11, 2009 12:32 am GMT

    Oh, BTW, on the whole Sony credit card statement credit deal, I got the card about 2 weeks ago, bought the PS3 slim immediately, got it in four days, just got my billing statement, and the $100 credit is already reflected. It seriously works.

  • shadowwyoming

    Posted Sep 11, 2009 12:28 am GMT

    @Swampthing

    I completely agree. I have been obsessed with Valkyria Chronicles and browsing the Playstation store library (what you bought is exactly on my "to get" list), writing down titles I would like to get in the near future (just had to try Fat Princess first, though). I'm just hoping that they put Suikoden II on the playstation network someday (since the first one is up there already). The first one is fun, but I would love the second (especially at the PSN price).

  • NuKkU

    Posted Sep 10, 2009 4:19 pm GMT

    those are some really good deals

  • dkpunk

    Posted Sep 10, 2009 4:00 pm GMT

    @ The_Dragon_Born both the 20 and 60 have hardware emulation. The actual "Emotion Engine" on the board. The earlier 80gb sku's had software emulation. After that no more BC. You should be able to pick up a 60gb for around 300-350 on ebay.

  • prioritymail

    Posted Sep 10, 2009 12:39 pm GMT

    Sweet, Its cool that gamespot is looking after our wallets for us

  • The_Dragon_Born

    Posted Sep 10, 2009 11:54 am GMT

    @ atopp399

    Good to know. Thanks

  • atopp399

    Posted Sep 10, 2009 11:51 am GMT

    I believe they are not being sold new any longer unless you are lucky and happen to find one somewhere. In fact they are probably selling used for more than a new Slim costs. You can tell if a PS3 is backward compatible with PS2 by the number of USB ports. 4 ports means it is compatible and 2 ports means it is not. Now you can break that down further because the original PS3 used hardware for the PS2 compatibility. Sort of like having a PS2 built into the system. The later models used software emulation for the PS2 compatibility. I think only the 80GB models used software emulation. I am not sure which is the better system although I have heard it mentioned the 60GB model is the one to have so I would guess hardware emulation is better. Personally I would look for an original 60GB model and stick a 250GB hard drive in it if I had the cash and my wife would let me. Unfortunately a slim is probably the best I will ever get along with a used PS2. Ebay would probably be your cheapest source for a PS3 BC system.

  • The_Dragon_Born

    Posted Sep 10, 2009 10:51 am GMT

    Does anyone know which ps3 setup has the BC? Is it only on ebay or can you still buy them somewhere else?

  • aaronobst

    Posted Sep 10, 2009 7:19 am GMT

    @ Swampthing

    Be sure to pick up Heavenly Sword, Killzone 2 and Metal Gear Solid 4..... They are also stellar

  • maaly81

    Posted Sep 10, 2009 7:11 am GMT

    @techzilla77 I know sounds confusing. I'll get one next year for sure, just dont want to get one and then all of a sudden something upgraded or newer and better will come out. Ill have it by the time GOW3 drops for sure

  • maaly81

    Posted Sep 10, 2009 7:08 am GMT

    @izmickey your credit score is affected when you open up a new credit card.

  • Swampthing

    Posted Sep 10, 2009 6:17 am GMT

    I've owned and enjoyed an Xbox 360 and never really considered the PS3 until the Slim arrived. Picked one up and now I'm enjoying RESISTANCE, UNCHARTED, LITTLE BIG PLANET, and INFAMOUS. Not a lot of exclusives. but enough good games to warrant a system purchase for me... I love UNCHARTED most of all. Also dabbled a bit with HOME. Now is the time to pick up that PS3 with the price drop!

  • Excedra

    Posted Sep 10, 2009 3:06 am GMT

    slim owns

  • BigDawgSteve420

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 10:50 pm GMT

    Well damn, I almost feel ripped off on mine now, but oh well, 18 months same as cash at Best Buy works. Seriously to those not sure, I bought my PS3 just this past Sunday after my 360 took a dump with the same error for the second time in 2 months. In just those few days, I already like the PS3 more than my 360 that I've owned for 2 years, and have already switched my preorders over to the PS3. I'm not saying ditch the 360 as there is still the Halo games to play and the Fable series, but do yourself a favor and get a PS3 as well at is the superior system.

  • DFBTG

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 9:23 pm GMT

    @method115

    Trust me, you want to get a PS3. It may not be the RPG giant the PS2 was, but I think that'll be changing soon enough. And besides, with Demon's Souls coming out this October, who wouldn't want a PS3 (besides sissies)? That's a game no one should be without, let alone a fan of RPGs. And besides, there's other great exclusives already out, and even more coming soon. Heavy Rain looks like it's going to be an awesomely unique ride, and LittleBigPlanet GoTY brings the awesome creativity of the original plus a fair amount of the DLC and other goodies (just to name a few, there's plenty more, but I'm trying to be conservative here).

    To the news itself. If I didn't already have 60GB, I would jump on this. Seriously, whoever decides to pass this up has to be on some sort of illegal substance, or abusing a legal one. Chances are you're not going to find a better deal on the PS3 (and seeing as it's the best console, a better deal in general) for a very, very long time.

  • izmickey

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 8:53 pm GMT

    @maaly81
    how can you mess up your credit score? If you cant pay $200 plus tax on a creditcard with no annual then you shouldnt have a credit card in the first place or any credit.

  • dkpunk

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 8:02 pm GMT

    Too much work. ebay a 60gb.

  • maaly81

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 7:51 pm GMT

    so imma mess up my credit score just to get a ps3?? Ill pass

  • brian_13un

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 5:08 pm GMT

    Great I really like that

  • Borchplazm

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 4:47 pm GMT

    Arrr, me sister be gettin one too, matey!

  • WTFitsPauL

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 4:07 pm GMT

    Nice.... gonna get another ps3 for me sister

  • method115

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 4:07 pm GMT

    I'm really torn on if I should get a PS3 or not. The last time I got one it didn't have almost any games that I actually wanted to play. It seems to have more now but nothing that is absolutely necessary I had MGS series. I do want to the play Valkyrie Chronicles I love RPGs.

  • insaneshane26

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 3:48 pm GMT

    *cough * Caribou Coffee owns *cough* V

  • okassar

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 3:29 pm GMT

    Good deal,already got the PS3 2 Black Fridays ago for that price though,loll,but it didn't have 160 GB,although I can't see myself using that much memory without downloading full games,which we haven't made a complete transition into yet.

    360 and PS3 4eva and yes I'm saying the Wii is inept,and yes I'm a fanboy but who cares,it's fun to argue:p You could call Democrats fanboys,Republicans fanboys,people who like Caribou Coffee more than Starbucks fanboys,...w/e

  • Yojimbo25

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 3:27 pm GMT

    The Sony card sounds much better than the Capital One card I currently have. I like the interest rate on it.

  • Wingman1977

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 3:10 pm GMT

    As long as you pay the complete balance when the bill arrives, you won't have to worry about the intrest, late fees or damaging your credit history.

  • Threesixtyci

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 3:02 pm GMT

    13.2% variable? Well, I've seen worse. But whether you actually get the 13.2% or get bumped up to something in the 20's, they aren't going to tell you that until you enroll.

    I don't like that 1 dollar minimum finance fee though.... nor those variable late fee's

    https://www.firstusa.com/cgi-bin/webcgi/webserve.cgi?card=CJF5&page_type=appterms

  • ColonelX24

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 3:01 pm GMT

    *sigh* here we go again...

  • ForsakenWicked

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:54 pm GMT

    This looks like a great deal. I'd get a Sony credit card if it was available in the country I live in.

  • henzolorenzo

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:42 pm GMT

    Yay! Now more people will chain themselves to another credit card to save $100...

  • heznave

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:38 pm GMT

    @im-a-roustabout

    Your credit score is affected negatively by closing accounts that have not been open for very long AND leaving open accounts with $0 balance (Accounts that are never used). Credit bureaus like to see accounts that are used regularly and paid off regularly. Slay is right, look it up anywhere.

  • nintendokid

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:38 pm GMT

    I smell college freshmen chum...

  • im-a-roustabout

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:35 pm GMT

    @slay_09

    Closing a credit card is not bad man, lol. And if it's that big a deal, spend the 100 bucks and just cut the card to pieces. No harm no foul.

  • heznave

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:32 pm GMT

    its not for PSN, its just a credit back on your card for $100.

  • im-a-roustabout

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:32 pm GMT

    @ultra_monkey I agree with you, but don't forget most Gamespotters, like me, are American and these kids are too busy watching Barney or MTV than to be bothered to learn basic math from their teachers! It's almost embarassing that some of these people need an explanation on how this works but once again I chalk it up to the maturity level of some of these posters not taking the time to actually read the article thoroughly.

  • lilmp89

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:30 pm GMT

    That's a really awesome deal. Buy a PS3 slim and get $100 credit (Thanks for the correction heznave). Plenty of small games like Fat Princess, BF1943, or even go for the smaller things like add-on content for Rock Band, LittleBigPlanet, System Themes. Map Packs for W@W, KZ2, and etc...really great deal.

  • Wingman1977

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:29 pm GMT

    People need to stop trying to think of ways of cheating the promotion (it's a good deal IMO). If you don't have a problem with credit card use (like getting into deep debt), go for it.

  • im-a-roustabout

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:27 pm GMT

    Geez their are some sweet deals coming up for this system. I really need to garner some cash for real! Then again with college in full swing, I don't think I need yet another reason to procrastinate.

  • gigarisch

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:25 pm GMT

    You pay $300, but then you get a $100 back that you have to spend with the Sony Card Visa

  • raahsnavj

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:22 pm GMT

    Hum a $300 PS3 with $100 rebated for use for games or other stuff... Hey if you were going to buy one anyhow you might as well save $100. Sure you have another credit card you have to clean off the rebate from and then chop it up or shove it in a drawer or something, but with no annual fee this is free money if you were going to buy a PS3 anyhow.

  • FlashCharge

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:15 pm GMT

    It's just an incentive to buy now and paid later.

  • YIRock

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:14 pm GMT

    sweet deal!!! PS3 is gonna blow out the 360 and wii because if this.

  • Zero9698

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:08 pm GMT

    the main idea is u pay 300 and if u have good credit u qualify 4 the card=spend 300 get 100 back in a card (another thing 2 do is use that card on ebay rather than go 2 gamestop gamecrazy etc) that is what i would but i already have a ps3.

  • SocialAnXieTy

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:08 pm GMT

    @Ultra_Monkey


    You're forgetting one thing that will answer all of your questions..
    This is GameSpot.

  • razorwind56

    Posted Sep 9, 2009 2:07 pm GMT

    Yeah, the math on this deal is not that hard. They put $300 on the credit card. You make payments (at 0% interest) for a couple of months. Then they put the $100 credit on the card and you only owe $200 (minus the payments you've already made). The end price you pay for the PS3 is $200. Stay in school kids. You need the math classes.

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