UPDATE: Kmart Lists 120GB PS3 Slim For $299

[Jumplion]

I can't tell whether you've played Monkey Island or not.

No, you. Saying you won is non-American!

I was thinking Monty Python Holy Grail, but what ev.

 

[Cowabungaa]

Veeeery good, I can't wait for this thing to come out! I wonder though, dus the Slim also have a build-in wireless reciever? If not, I'll be pretty much forced to go for the regular one, wich is getting a pricecut as well (apperantly) anyway.

 

[stabnex]

Good deal.
Which version is it that you have? I hear the Arcade model doesn't rrod too much.

Is that true or is it still a rumor: that they rushed the 360 out to get the year's jump even though they knew about the rrod. I find it hard to believe they knew about the rrod specifically: they would've known the repair costs would add up the way they have. It's a good thing the brand is owned by MS. Any other company would've gotten thrashed by those costs.

Yes and No. Yes they did rush the system out, but No the first line was solid and not prone to RROD. But after a while, they got it into their head to make them susceptible to failure on purpose. And they got away with it. For three whole years.

Oh sure, the Elites were still being built solidly with professional soldering and decent Central Processing Units, but the Arcades and Pro's requiring the 16.5A power source came with a defective CPU and soldering made of chewing gum (hyperbole) to hold the innards together. And because they were the cheapest of the selection they were purchased with higher frequency. And thus the Legend Of The 360 Red Ring Of Death began. Every system consistently failed and thus Microsoft began raking in hundreds in repairs and extended warrentee's.

But they got busted late '08 and recalled all those 16.5A systems that were still registered under the current owners and replaced them with newer, more solidly built systems. I own a Feb '09 model with built in memory and I couldn't be happier. Granted I keep it lying down at all times, have it covered up from dust when it's turned off, and have an external independently powered fan attached so I know it'll never warm up on me.

 

[Joshimodo]

The 80GB PS3 is listed at $299 (from $399)

No excuses people! If this is true, which it most likely is (Sony can't keep a secret even if the world depended on it), then for all the people who say "I'll buy a PS3 when it's $100 cheaper" or some crap, buy it now, no excuses.

I have a PS3, and I still don't use it.

 

[Jumplion]

The 80GB PS3 is listed at $299 (from $399)

No excuses people! If this is true, which it most likely is (Sony can't keep a secret even if the world depended on it), then for all the people who say "I'll buy a PS3 when it's $100 cheaper" or some crap, buy it now, no excuses.

I have a PS3, and I still don't use it.

That's........great? Did I say anything even remotely related to that?

 

[GonzoGamer]

Good deal.
Which version is it that you have? I hear the Arcade model doesn't rrod too much.

Is that true or is it still a rumor: that they rushed the 360 out to get the year's jump even though they knew about the rrod. I find it hard to believe they knew about the rrod specifically: they would've known the repair costs would add up the way they have. It's a good thing the brand is owned by MS. Any other company would've gotten thrashed by those costs.

Yes and No. Yes they did rush the system out, but No the first line was solid and not prone to RROD. But after a while, they got it into their head to make them susceptible to failure on purpose. And they got away with it. For three whole years.

Oh sure, the Elites were still being built solidly with professional soldering and decent Central Processing Units, but the Arcades and Pro's requiring the 16.5A power source came with a defective CPU and soldering made of chewing gum (hyperbole) to hold the innards together. And because they were the cheapest of the selection they were purchased with higher frequency. And thus the Legend Of The 360 Red Ring Of Death began. Every system consistently failed and thus Microsoft began raking in hundreds in repairs and extended warrentee's.

But they got busted late '08 and recalled all those 16.5A systems that were still registered under the current owners and replaced them with newer, more solidly built systems. I own a Feb '09 model with built in memory and I couldn't be happier. Granted I keep it lying down at all times, have it covered up from dust when it's turned off, and have an external independently powered fan attached so I know it'll never warm up on me.

It makes sense when you put it that way: they weren't expecting to incur the repair costs. Still, it was a bit risky and ended up biting them in the ass. I hope it serves as a lesson to them and the other console makers: though, I never worry about a Nintendo product- my original NES still works. I only wish they made cars.

My wife has been wanting to pick up a 360 (to play Fable2) but I'm thinking we may wait for the old models to sell off and get one of those fancy non-melting Jasper models and/or wait for another price drop. At this point (since most of our gaming is on our PC or ps3) it wouldn't be a disaster if we had to send it in for repairs so I guess we're waiting for the next price drop more. However I do feel like I should (as a consumer rights advocate) wait until the issue is fixed permanently. I held out on getting the ps2 for a while because last gen, they were the one's with the problems early on.

 

[slopeslider]

Im surprised no one has compared this new price compared to the original which launched at
FIVE-HUNDRED NINETY-NINE YUU-ESS DOLLARS.