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    PS3 Wanting a a PS3, but which one?

    I would like to buy a PS3, either new or pre owned but which one should I get, I understand the slim is the newer model but is there any down sides to getting the older model?

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    Default Re: Wanting a a PS3, but which one?

    Older ones especially the 40 gig ones are more prone to YLOD ! I'd get a slim myself as it is a Sexy bit of kit compared to the Phat !

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    I managed to get a brand new 320gb gran turismo pack for 190 the other day off amazon warehouse. The box is slightly damaged. Keep an eye on there as they keep selling the odd one on there at that price.

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    Default Re: Wanting a a PS3, but which one?

    I got the 40gig phat one and put a 320Gb hardrive in it, the fan noise is ridiculous. Not sure if the slims are quieter but they can't be any louder.
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    Default Re: Wanting a a PS3, but which one?

    Quote Originally Posted by soulassassin View Post
    I got the 40gig phat one and put a 320Gb hardrive in it, the fan noise is ridiculous. Not sure if the slims are quieter but they can't be any louder.
    I have two launch fat consoles here and they are both silent - yours is overheating


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    Default Re: Wanting a a PS3, but which one?

    my 40gig is silent too, but I cant say its had a lot of use. I'd say go for a slim anyway, the phat ones may be a bit cheaper but the slim is quieter, looks better and is apparently more reliable.

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    Default Re: Wanting a a PS3, but which one?

    Yea get a slim, don't worry about hard disk size unless your going to store lots of music,photo's and game data.

    The ps3 slim is quite, uses less power than the fat and is nice and slim it will fit where the fat can't get

    Keep your eye out for a good deal if you want it new or poss check out ebay

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    Default Re: Wanting a a PS3, but which one?

    Slim is so sexy in comparison to the phat. I think the Matt black makes it

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    Default Re: Wanting a a PS3, but which one?

    phat=problems more than likely

    slim= hardly any problems yet, quiter, more modern
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    Thanks guys looking at a 120gb slim, plenty on eBay looks like you can pick one up for under 190, will also check on amazon warehouse, its my bday on 20th so gonna grab one then I reckon

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    Default Re: Wanting a a PS3, but which one?

    I did think about 2nd hand, but then I got mine with gt5 and something else for 285, sold the other game to a mate for a score so he got to use it as an xmas present, so if I take off the 45 or so for gt5, the console cost £220 brand new in box with full guarantee.

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    Got an original phat and a slim. Would agree with prezzy defo overheating if noisy. The heatsink paste tends to dry out after a while making the fan ramp up. Easily fixable.
    Personally I prefer that phat, the slim is rather cheap looking in comparison and the blu ray drive is certainly clunkier. Would prob get a slim if buying now though, for the warranty etc.

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    Default Re: Wanting a a PS3, but which one?

    Slim, no question, mine phat is noisy as fuck, have to have it hanging out of the wooden well spaced (with real air) and see YLOD on to many posts here....

    WARRANTY is the future, this is the first generation of hardware I've known that it's generally acceptable to be on a 2nd or third console (M$ and $ony)

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    Default Re: Wanting a a PS3, but which one?

    Quote Originally Posted by Chubbs View Post

    WARRANTY is the future, this is the first generation of hardware I've known that it's generally acceptable to be on a 2nd or third console (M$ and $ony)
    never acceptable just inevitable. It shouldnt happen for a mass produced product. On main topic, yeah def go for the slim

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