Sony PlayStation 3 250GB Console - Black
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ASIN | B00AEX81SG |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #41,232 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #24 in PlayStation 3 Consoles |
Product Dimensions | 12 x 12 x 12 inches; 6.2 Pounds |
Type of item | Video Game |
Item model number | PS3-SS250G |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 6.2 pounds |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Date First Available | November 28, 2012 |
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Product Description The fourth generation of hardware released for the PlayStation 3 entertainment platform, the PlayStation 3 250GB system is the next stage in the evolution of Sony's console gaming powerhouse. Loaded with a mix of multimedia features and functions available on earlier PlayStation 3 models, as well as a series of new advancements and refinements, the PlayStation 3 250GB system is destined to push the envelope in the realm of Next-Generation entertainment.
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Customers like the quality of the video game console. For example, they say it works perfectly, runs everything beautifully, and the Blu-ray player functions very well. Some mention that the setup was easy and the games ran perfectly. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...It does this well. The online Playstation store makes it easy to browse titles and even better, download free demos...." Read more
"...This ps3 works as it should, plays games, bluray, and streams. There were still a few user names on there that were easily deleted...." Read more
"...Put it through paces the past week and runs everything beautifully. Thank you for being a life saver after my FAT PS3 YLOD recently!..." Read more
"I got it an tried to updated it an it won't work an now I find out it was fried" Read more
Customers like the condition of the video game console. For example, they say it's in great condition, works well, and has no missing parts or broken pieces. Some mention that it looks brand new and has absolutely no signs of wear.
"...One other note: I bought mine used. It showed absolutely no signs of wear, but it was missing 2 of the 4 rubber feet on the bottom...." Read more
"Item exactly as described and arrived quickly. Cosmetically in stellar condition. Put it through paces the past week and runs everything beautifully...." Read more
"Everything works console was in excellent condition but my controller is very buggy" Read more
"Came in good shape. Works as described. Seller is very responsive." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the video game console. Some mention that it's a really good price, and a great buy. Others say that it doesn't seem worth the money, and the CD dock is cheapish.
"This is a great purchase. I am totally satisfied with it. Pricing was great. Packaging was super careful and safe...." Read more
"...Product was overpriced for what it was. It always had problems and now is a paperweight until I get it repaired... BUYER BEWARE!!!" Read more
"...This was a great price, came quick, and it's the super slim so mega space saver. Everything you need to fulfill your gaming needs!! Awesome buy!!..." Read more
"...console because of the extensive game library available for a really low price due that most of the best titles were released 2-3 years ago...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cord length of the video game console. They mention that it didn't come with any cords to plug it in to the TV or power cords. Some mention that the AV cord was not included.
"...It showed absolutely no signs of wear, but it was missing 2 of the 4 rubber feet on the bottom. I haven't missed them...." Read more
"...Does not come with HDMI cord but you should already have some at home! If not, they are mega cheap on amazon so buy one!!" Read more
"...the console from the company and it finished shipping, it didn't include one wire that was needed to make this console work...." Read more
"...Controller was in good condition and also came with a long charging cord which was a bonus...." Read more
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I also now use it to stream Netflix, through which we watch all kinds of TV shows and movies. I would recommend an HDMI cable though, assuming you have a TV capable of supporting it. It makes a noticeable difference in the resolution. The settings can usually be used on default and are fairly intuitive, but there's a wealth of things you can change or tweak to suit your needs. For example I have my HDMI cable running to my TV, but also have the RG cables running to my PA mixer for even bigger sound. But to allow this you have to allow it to split audio outputs first.
There's probably an overabundance of other reviews about its usage, so I'll just close with a glowing recommendation. I played my PS2 for over a decade (still running btw, but obviously no longer in use). This system blows it away. With the PS4 coming out later this year, you might be wary of getting an "outdated" system. If you haven't had this generation system yet, I'd say now is the perfect time to get one. There's literally years worth of games to choose from, many of which are under $20 brand new. And don't expect developers to abandon the PS3 for at least 3-5 more years, and even then, you probably couldn't play everything that's already been released (my Amazon wishlist has over 100 games). So far I've bought one game used and 4 games new, yet the total spent was only about $60...or about as much as a new release game.
One other note: I bought mine used. It showed absolutely no signs of wear, but it was missing 2 of the 4 rubber feet on the bottom. I haven't missed them. Provided you have some level of trust with the seller, I'd say go ahead and buy used if you see a good deal that clearly specifies what's included. They're seemingly sturdy systems. Although I wouldn't get one of the older models, especially a "fat", as those ran hot and tended to have YLOD problems. That being said, the brand new systems are hardly a ripoff either, especially if you're getting a bundle.
It wasn't until I tried a dual-layered Blu Ray disc that I ran into some problems. The game was the two-disc Metal Gear Solid Legacy collection which runs on dual-layered Blu Ray. The console was able to recognize one of the discs to install updates and that was the first and only time it would play.
I tried the game discs that had worked, as well as some new ones, in the system and they played fine but I noticed that they were all single-layer Blu Ray discs (the back of the disc was a bit more transparent than the opaque dual-layer disc).
I contacted the seller, who told me that he tested different types of discs before shipping, and did some research online and found other users posting issues with dual-layered Blu Ray discs on Play Station Slim and Super Slim models. These were never formally addressed as issues by Sony however they cropped up quite a bit on the Play Station forums. Since all of the single-layer Blu Ray discs work on Play Station Slim models I think there might be some kind of manufacturing issue but I'm not 100% sure and it could just be a defect in my console.
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The Amazon cables (Power cord, short white-metal HDMI, and regular white-metal joystick cord.) seem to work. The original six-axis Sony joystick seemed to respond with a quick trial test. The PS3 machine console only got moderately warmer after being on for a few hours setting up a new 1TB WD Drive.