Purchasing my first PS3..any recommendations on model or bundle?

[StarryWisdom]

I've been a large PC gamer over the years, and bought a launch 360. I got a much larger tax return back this year and wanting to expand my collection. I've searched around for a bit on the net(Amazon has like 430982 models/bundles) and honestly I haven't kept up with console editions(x360 or PS3) so it's a little overwhelming.

I play just about every game genre, so finding a bundle is proving difficult. Anyone got any recommendations on what I should pick up?

 

[boosted02gt]

The immediate answer that a lot of people would probably say is to buy a slim PS3, not a super slim. If you are concerned about space then go for a larger hard drive to start or go with a smaller hard drive and swap in a large HDD. It really depends on what you are planning to use it for. Also if it were me I would not be super anxious to pick one up and wait until they are on sale somewhere. It seems like there is a sale every couple of weeks anymore.

 

[Paco]

[quote name='batman1939']Second that, super slim model sucks in my opinion. Just felt poorly made.[/QUOTE]

And all 360 models ARE poorly made not just felt poorly made. VA VA VA VOOM! Got 50 broken 360s in my closet. SHAZAM!

 

[CaptainEnforcer]

Here's a refurbished 160GB Slim sold by Sony so you know it's good plus it has the same warranty as a new PS3. $199.99 Shipped.

http://store.sony.com/p/Refurbished-160GB-PlayStation-PS3-System/en/p/PS394743

Also, since you're a fan of every genre, I'd start off with all of the collections that PS3 has released. They range from having 2-5 games and are a great deal.

Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection
http://www.amazon.com/The-Shadow-Co...qid=1363451994&sr=8-9&keywords=ps3+collection

Jak & Daxter Collection
http://www.amazon.com/Jak-Daxter-Co...qid=1363451994&sr=8-1&keywords=ps3+collection

Devil May Cry Collection
http://www.amazon.com/Devil-May-Cry...qid=1363451994&sr=8-3&keywords=ps3+collection

God of War Saga Collection
http://www.amazon.com/God-War-Saga-...qid=1363451994&sr=8-5&keywords=ps3+collection

Sly Collection
http://www.amazon.com/The-Sly-Colle...qid=1363451994&sr=8-6&keywords=ps3+collection

Ratchet & Clank Collection
http://www.amazon.com/Ratchet-Clank...qid=1363451994&sr=8-7&keywords=ps3+collection

Killzone Trilogy Collection
http://www.amazon.com/Killzone-Tril...qid=1363451994&sr=8-8&keywords=ps3+collection

Journey Collector's Edition
http://www.amazon.com/Journey-Collectors-Edition-Playstation-3/dp/B008CP6RWU/ref=pd_bxgy_vg_text_y

Tomb Raider Trilogy
http://www.amazon.com/Tomb-Raider-T...id=1363451994&sr=8-12&keywords=ps3+collection

Prince of Persia Trilogy
http://www.amazon.com/Prince-Persia-Trilogy-HD-Playstation-3/dp/B004J6I0YO/ref=pd_sim_vg_1

Splinter Cell Trilogy
http://www.amazon.com/Clancys-Splinter-Classic-Trilogy-Playstation-3/dp/B004HCYVO8/ref=pd_sim_vg_5

Hitman Trilogy
http://www.amazon.com/Hitman-Trilogy-Premium-Edition-Playstation-3/dp/B00AA4FDSA/ref=pd_sim_vg_5

Assassin's Creed Trilogy
http://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Creed-Ezio-Trilogy-Playstation-3/dp/B009GZX49Y/ref=pd_sim_vg_27

Infamous Collection
http://www.amazon.com/inFAMOUS-Collection-Playstation-3/dp/B008CP6Q6M/ref=pd_sim_vg_27

Resistance Collection
http://www.amazon.com/Resistance-Collection-Playstation-3/dp/B009JBFF9C/ref=pd_sim_vg_5

 

[StarryWisdom]

[quote name='boosted02gt']The immediate answer that a lot of people would probably say is to buy a slim PS3, not a super slim. If you are concerned about space then go for a larger hard drive to start or go with a smaller hard drive and swap in a large HDD. It really depends on what you are planning to use it for. Also if it were me I would not be super anxious to pick one up and wait until they are on sale somewhere. It seems like there is a sale every couple of weeks anymore.[/QUOTE]

Last sales were only for 25-50~USD off right? Or has there been some better stuff recently. I thought about it for a bit but theres no real 'shopping holiday' or reason for big sales coming up which is why I'm thinking about heading out today to pick it up.

 

[waldo21212]

I would go with this if you are new to PS3:

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Insta...759&sr=1-1&keywords=white+instant+game+bundle

It comes with a year of PS+, which will continue to give you free games. There was a 320 gig original slim bundle with a year of PS+ around, but it looks like Amazon doesn't carry it anymore.

 

[eLefAdEr]

+1 for standard slim version, have owned one for about 2 years now and besides the occasional freeze (usually caused by the software, not hardware), no problems whatsoever.

PS+ should definitely be considered if you're looking for an instant collection, and if you have any plans to pick up a Vita, is a no-brainer.

 

[rpg]

God of War: Ascension Legacy Bundle

-New God of war 4 game
-500GB Hard drive
-Limited-edition Garnet Red console
-God of War, God of War II, God of War III, Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta
-30 days of plus

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+PlayStation+3+%28500GB%29+God+of+War%3A+Ascension+Legacy+Bundle/8423062.p?id=1218875433379&skuId=8423062#tabbed-version-details

free games for plus
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...FREEGAMES|game_type~psn_games,ps3_full_games|

free games for vita
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...STORE-MSF77008-PSPLUSFREEGAMES|platform~vita|