Sony PS3 Gaming Console (80GB HDD) w/ Motorstorm $599.99

MKZ
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edited August 2007 in Video Games
New release. Newegg has the Sony Playstation 3 Gaming Console with 80GB hard drive, also bundled with the Motorstorm game, for a low $599.99. $12.02 Shipping.

Five Free Blu-Ray Movies Exp 9/30 - Amazon

Get $150 statement credit with your first Sony Card purchase of $299 or more, so shop the site and apply during checkout. PS3 $499.99 - $150 = $349
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited August 2007
    60g = emotion engine, 80g = NO emotion engine
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited August 2007
    i tend to omit $100 due to free movies. but either way, this seems to be a smokin' deal. but do i want to sign up for another cc???:eek:

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    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited August 2007
    I signed up for it.
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited August 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    60g = emotion engine, 80g = NO emotion engine

    ??? What is this saying? I just got a 60gb and am hoping this isn't some negative connotation.....
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited August 2007
    No, the emotion engine in a nutshell is for PS2 playback. The 60 gb fully supports this as the newer 80g does not. This was a way to "cheapen" it up, be happy that you have the 60g.
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited August 2007
    Ahh, ok. I moved from the 360 to the ps3, so I don't have any left over ps2 games anyway.

    Good to know though, thx Mike!
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited August 2007
    Thanks for the heads-up, I used the $150 Chase/Sony CC offer, got hit by TX sales taxes but still $390 for PS3 60GB is a good deal. Now I can use my Amazon cashback for controllers and games... :)

    Now I'm set for BR and HD-DVD so format was is of no concern.
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited August 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    No, the emotion engine in a nutshell is for PS2 playback. The 60 gb fully supports this as the newer 80g does not. This was a way to "cheapen" it up, be happy that you have the 60g.

    The 80GB version uses the same software emulation that Europe uses to play 2000+ legacy games. Although I think the 60GB version is a great deal since you basically get the guts of a ps2 included for free and at a discount to the 80GB, the emotion engine is increasingly redundant and needed to be cut eventually.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited August 2007
    Yep, uses the same software that's all.

    Which in turn has an impact on the number of PS2 titles that will be backwards compatible.

    So cut the emotion engine and add another 20 gb?
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited August 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    Yep, uses the same software that's all.

    Which in turn has an impact on the number of PS2 titles that will be backwards compatible.

    So cut the emotion engine and add another 20 gb?

    If it leaves them room for another price cut before Christmas, I'd be for it. But if we're back up to $599 after the 60GB ones go, then I'd agree it was a pretty empty move. I'm thinking it probably means more room for another price cut. And the incompatibility is more likely the obscure titles. Firmware updates have added the great majority of played titles and can always do more.
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  • PoLk FaN
    PoLk FaN Posts: 81
    edited August 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    60g = emotion engine, 80g = NO emotion engine

    It will still play all your PS1 and PS2 games :D
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited August 2007
    PoLk FaN wrote: »
    It will still play all your PS1 and PS2 games :D

    But why would you want to do that? :)
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited August 2007
    cheddar wrote: »
    If it leaves them room for another price cut before Christmas, I'd be for it. But if we're back up to $599 after the 60GB ones go, then I'd agree it was pretty empty move. I'm thinking it probably means more room for another price cut.

    Bingo! I believe you just hit the nail on the head!:)
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  • PoLk FaN
    PoLk FaN Posts: 81
    edited August 2007
    I dont, but some people do.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited August 2007
    PoLk FaN wrote: »
    It will still play all your PS1 and PS2 games :D

    "All games", NO.
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  • PoLk FaN
    PoLk FaN Posts: 81
    edited August 2007
    more then what I own.
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited August 2007
    So let me get this straight if I buy the PS3 60gb from sonystyle with their credit card I can get it for $499 and get a $150 credit, currently free shipping, 12 months to pay it off, plus they are doing extra points offers on top of the free 5 blurays?

    So it would be $349 shipped for a PS3 with 5 blurays a year to pay it off, plus points?
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited August 2007
    Yep!:)

    Almost a no-brainer to jump fence into BR.
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  • PoLk FaN
    PoLk FaN Posts: 81
    edited August 2007
    cant bet that
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited August 2007
    Good deal, isn't it? I got hit with $41 sales tax but it was still a no-brainer. I have now NHL'07 and wireless controller lined up from Amazon with the gift cards that I saved on this deal. If you need a BR player or PS3 that's a hard deal to beat even with the new CC you have to get.
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited August 2007
    Tax for me is around $30 but the 8pt per $1 spent should close to make up for it, as well as FatWallet offers 3% back for sony purchases, so another $20 or so.

    How hard is it to get the card? I have gotten store cards but don't have to long of a credit history (~4yrs).
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited August 2007
    I got instant approval within minutes online. You'll get a temp number to use immediately.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited August 2007
    Not that hard to get the card I believe.
    You could also use the points to get free remote.

    Add a game and remote to your cart and you should have enough reward points to get a free controller with their 8points for every dollar spend on Sony card.
    500 x 8 = 4000 pts
    60 x 8 = 480 pts
    25 x 8 = 200 pts
    Total is 4680 pts, good enough for a Wireless Remote Controller.
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited August 2007
    Now that's just a crazy deal with the card...should have changed the title of this thread for the more popular part of the OP...:D.
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited August 2007
    Dam I got the..."we will let you know", maybe I won't be buying a PS3 after all.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited August 2007
    is the sony card only good for sonystyle.com? how blasphemous would it be for me to buy a 360 elite or toshiba hd dvd player? kiddin'. i'd use it for sony.

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited August 2007
    ....damn, almost wanna squeeze the trigger.... but in keeping true to myself i must say, i still hate sony!

    ...i can actually find 5 movies i'd like to own in the free offer as well. my fav would be resident evil 2. don't wanna buy it for $40 on hd dvd import.

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited August 2007
    dave, your crazy **** coaxed/taunted me into getting the 360 back in december. what say you now?

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited August 2007
    BIZILL wrote: »
    is the sony card only good for sonystyle.com? how blasphemous would it be for me to buy a 360 elite or toshiba hd dvd player? kiddin'. i'd use it for sony.

    Nope. You can use it anywhere and still take advantage of the deal.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited August 2007
    BIZILL wrote: »
    dave, your crazy **** coaxed/taunted me into getting the 360 back in december. what say you now?


    This is a deal, but you're still spending $499.00 in the long run, but you are getting more, plus the 5 free movies.
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