Nice hopefully it doesn't die on you quickly since it's refurb
now for games I suggest the following
*uncharted
*Kz2
*Valkyria
*Ratchet and clank
*infamous
*Motorstorm pacific rift
*LBP
This shud do for now and I highly recommend u pick up uncharted and valkyria ASAP.....these are very good game that u shud experience and Uncharted 2 is comming soon so this should help you get into this franchise.
Ohh and since u live in U.S I suggest u check out demon souls....it's a RPG and have been hearing lots of positive reviews for it.
Enjoy your ps3.