Help me with buying a PS3.

bkribbs

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Hey Guys. I would really like a PS3. I have a Gamecube and decided to upgrade (although I will keep my Gamecube!). I have saved up 217 dollars, and my mom will loan me 20. So, I have 237ish to work with. (Within a few dollars is fine, I am sure I have money hiding somewhere.)

What I want:
  • A slim PS3 (I would assume for the price a 120gb, but if I can get a 250, even better!)(New or used, but in good condition and fully working if used)(Read edit 3. I would be fine with a fat one, if there isn't really much of a difference)- around 160 is in my budget. (with shipping included.) I know that's tight.
  • At least one more wireless, official Sony Dualshock controller (but if I can get a multipack thats cool to)(new)- 37 dollars
  • Call Of Duty, Modern Warfare 2 (new)- 40 dollars

So far, I haven't found a PS3 cheap. I am looking on eBay, where else can I look?

As for the controller, I found one here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015AARJI/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=APTTFM1G1FSJ9

And the game: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00269QLH4/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER, actually, is the the same for 10 less? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16879221101

If you can help me find a PS3 to fit that, that would be great. If you can find a better price or anything for either of the other two, that would be good too!

Thanks!

Also, any general advice about buying them or what games to get or anything like that would help too.

EDIT- What is the difference between all of the different versions of the game?

EDIT2- Would I be better off just waiting until I can buy new from somewhere?

EDIT3- Is there any real advantage/disadvantage of the slim vs. fat?
 
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I remember when i got my PS3 for $800 Aud about $600-$700 Usd the older style one which in my opinion is the best looking. Looking at that you would do a good job finding a PS3 for << $250 Usd. As for the games I firstly bought GTA IV then i bought Fifa 09/10 and soon 11 and that is about it depends what you are into i guess.
 
I have decided I want a slim. Thanks though!

I actually bought a 40gb fat for that budget, it's pretty good. I recommend that you either a)buy a fat ps3 because you don't have enough lol
b) save up for a slim and c) just build a gaming computer, it's not hard and if you save up you could build one for like around 500$.
 
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