@BH14: Thanks for the input. I've been back and forth primarily due to what you posted thinking the same thing. I'd personally not like to go over $200 and black friday deals were almost non-existent for the PS3 in general. I don't think I'll find a reasonably priced, new slim so if I went that route (which I'd prefer to buy) I would have to go refurbished or used (which I worry about it functioning properly in the next few years). I have seen both the slim and super slim similarly priced at places like gamestop where they are refurbished. With that in mind, would you pick one over the other or even go new slim at that point? Disappointed that new slim is practically off the table :(

Hi,

I'm going to college in the next year and have been looking for a console that is good for blu ray, apps like netflix, and has a few good console exclusives I can play once in a while. I know both the xbox one and ps4 would be reasonable choices right about now but I actually have a PC and would rather being playing the newer games on it. Because of this, I've been gravitating more towards the PS3 considering it has blu ray and a lot of exclusives I'd love to play. So with that in mind, my biggest question is this: Should I buy the Slim version or Super Slim?

The only reason I ask is because I hear mixed reviews about either. I don't see myself using very much space so I don't need anything ridiculously sized in storage. Another thing is that I worry about the quality of the super slim based on its disc drive looking pretty cheaply made. I want to make sure I'm buying something that will stand the test of time and is over all the best decision. One final thing, I've seen some deals around for a slim or a super slim for $120 refurbished for either. Would that effect anything or should I avoid getting a used or refurbished console and go with a new super slim since that's the only new version of the ps3? I appreciate any feedback or personal stories that may sway me either way. No real need to convince me for anything else unless if you feel its extremely important I know. I just need help deciding between the two. Thanks!