Where to buy a PS3?

[Chris D]

Well, I'm thinking I may just do it. Problem is, I am WAAAAAY out of the loop on gaming systems. Where can I buy a Playstation 3? Is there any certain place that would be good to pre-order one, and would have a slot available?

[Azeke]

No Chris, nooooo.

Playstation 3 Pre-order

These guys are pretty reliable.

Peace and blessings,

Azeke

Edit: My apologies Chris, the usual places seem to have limited pre-ordering.

[Chris D]

Wait... "nooooo" what?

Thanks for the link, but it looks like they're out of their pre-orders already. YIKES! So where do I pre-order one?

[Brandon B]

I am pretty sure you are SOL on the pre-order. Everywhere I have read about it indicated the pre-orders went quickly, and further, Sony is making noise about not making their newer lower shipping target quantities.

I advise patience.

BB

[Chris D]

Yeah, I read somewhere about Sony lowering their US initial shipping.

I thought it would be nice to get one right as I come home from my current 4 month military deployment. (man, this is getting old) I've only got 2 weeks left. I guess I can wait a bit if I have to, but I'd rather not. But I would HAVE to have one by my annual Super Bowl party if I'm going to get one, so I can go over high-def video with my guests. If I can't get one by the end of January, I won't be getting one.

[Sponge]

Get an XBOX 360 because you are SOL if you haven't pre-ordered. They are having production issues and there will be less than the X360 was last year.

I would go to a Kmart or some 2nd tier store store that will get 3-6 pieces and wait in line...otherwise wait till March-April when they are in stock.

[Vinny]

Yeah, I read somewhere about Sony lowering their US initial shipping.

I thought it would be nice to get one right as I come home from my current 4 month military deployment. (man, this is getting old) I've only got 2 weeks left. I guess I can wait a bit if I have to, but I'd rather not. But I would HAVE to have one by my annual Super Bowl party if I'm going to get one, so I can go over high-def video with my guests. If I can't get one by the end of January, I won't be getting one.

They totally cut the Europe's release for supplying the US market. Yet it's too expensive for a gaming console.... 599 without tax :roll:

I would get the Nintendo's Wii until the price of PS3 drops to an acceptable amount :B

[Chris D]

Well, I can actually handle the price, given what the PS3 is promising it will give. I read a report today that Sony says they'll be able to fill everybody's demand by May...

[SiliGoose]

Well, I can actually handle the price, given what the PS3 is promising it will give.

Those promises won't be filled until next year. There are 21 games launching this year for the PS3. 17 of those games are either already available for Xbox 360 or will be available on Xbox 360 this year. Of the remaining 4 games only one, Resistance: Fall of Man is of any significance.

Buy a 360 now and wait for Sony to catch up. Great games are coming but it'll be a while. Get the 360 now and you can play all the great games already available for it. Beyond that, the two systems are pretty evenly matched in terms of performance.

[infinitiqx4]

If you are still looking, it seems that many stores are getting limited batches in this week. I just followed the slickdeals forum posts on this, search there if you are interested.