Cheap Playstation 3? Does that even exist?

Well let’s be honest, we all want some things in life and it’s best when these things are free. Or at least cost as less as possible. It’s not because we are stingy, we just know the real value or that paper. So, it’s natural when it comes to expensive things like that Sony Playstation 3, that you wish for yourself, your boyfriend or kids and family or friends, you’d want to get it as cheap as only possible.

And that’s quite achievable, of course, you’d have to put aside your standards that is if you had them to begin with, as you’ll have to be looking at the second hands/used/refurbished units. Probably you’d want to start with eBay or Craigslist (if you live in the states) as the majority of cheap Playstation 3 units is sold there, but the main problem with these is this:

You don’t really know what you will be getting. Period.

Yes of course there are ratings, feedbacks, in some cases you can personally go and meet the seller and inspect that PS3 unit you’ve been longing for so long, but it doesn’t always work the way you’d expect. And, of course, it’s just not always possible. And ratings aren’t always honest ; ) Well seriously, what prevents me from asking a few of my friends to do me a little favor (thought I hope you people don’t do it at all, be honest when you sell stuff!) . I don’t really exclude eBay from the list of places to get a cheap Playstation 3 from, but seriously it’s very chance dependent, and more often than you’d want it to be. I assure you, you don’t want to be receiving a “brand new” pair or worn boots instead of the console.

Luckily for those of us, who are wary of the places like eBay for obtaining their cheap playstation 3, there are online stores that specialize in dealing in used gaming gear at highly discounted rates, and that is what I recommend you look at.

One of such stores is JJGames.com which quite often runs great used playstation 3 deals at the VERY cheap prices. And who cares if it’s fat/slim? Well of course if your living space is 4×4 inches it’d matter, because nobody would want a Playstation to occupy their whole living room, but hopefully there aren’t many people like that among the readers, so it’s safe to assume you just want a working cheap playstation 3 in a good condition. And that’s exactly what JJGames.com (or ebay, or craigslist) would help you out with. Check out this offer, for example:

A very nice 120gb NEW Playstation 3 at a cheap price of $244.99. Fits alot of narrow spaces, provides days and weeks of enjoyment!

There are also cheap fat playstion 3 units sold on their websites, for as low as only $80! Just head over their website and do some search – alot of interesting things come up, which just might make you part with some money.

Remember though, you will be buying USED Playstation 3 units. And that’s the primary reason why they are cheap. This means, in most cases (some of us are pretty caring with their things though;) there will be scratches, fingerprints, maybe even cracks to the outer casing of the units. It would also mean something MIGHT be dying (hopefully, not some animals) inside the units. That’s especially the problem when you buy your playstation off the hands or an auction site, but this is solved by the places like JJGames which test and clean all used units before selling, and also add their own warranty so you’d go to sleep without thinking you might wake up to non working unit, which would mean your child, wife or pet crying of not being able to pay their favorite game.

Conclusion to all the above is the same as what we started off with: if you want a cheapest console possible, go to eBay or some store that specializes in used deals. I, myself, am fond of JJGames.com. I’ve also put up a short guide on the things to look out for if you decide to pick up your cheap Playstation 3 off someone’s hands, so maybe you’d want to read that.

There is another option though, and it is to actually get a new playstation 3. It’s not as cheap as a used one, but just stop right there and think about it for a second. Nothing will even come close to the feeling of that exact moment when you get that new box with your own console, open it up, feel the smell, connect all the new cables and put the first disc inside. It’s magical, and it gets even more magical watching your kids doing all that, being all happy. So maybe you’d want to get a new playstation 3 console, especially if it’s your first one, and if that is the case I put up a few reviews of the stores that I myself consider good at delivering what they promise, so be sure to read them before you’re off to the vast world of the internets looking for that cheap console Their prices are somewhat similar so it’s just a matter of customer experience, stock and assortment that matters really.

Anyway, cheap Playstation 3 is pretty easy to find, just remember that low price and perfect condition don’t usually come together, but as long as you’re not afraid of that – you’ll find what you’re looking for.