is the PS3 the best Gaming Device you can still buy right now? best bang for your buck

[Ganoncrotch]

JNK said:

ganoncrotch said:

 

New maybe, online used... no just no.

https://ie.webuy.com/product.php?sku=SPS380DE001#.VqYN71I-uSo

(sites postage is €5 here so, 90 total)

OP also forgot that there are models of PS3 which are capable of playing PS1/2/3 games if you get your hands on a launch model with the full BC chipset in it.

Also if you happen to have a large collection of psone games still laying around the house a PS3 is a fairly class tool to have on your wifi network if you also own a Vita, pop the psone game in the PS3 and you can play it away on the Vita all you want, Vita's small but clear screen does wonders for some of the older PS1 titles.

A used ps3 (launch model) is ~7 year old hardware.

If I get an used PC or used pc hardware thats 3-5 years old, ill still be cheaper and have similar/better performance

Links! I gave them you can too!

Also in terms of hardware age CEX gives 12month cover on all hardware sold, including of course this potentially 7 year old console, if it was a hardware failure worry you were suggesting with the age.

(CEX are nuts for some of their console prices here in Ireland, can get a used Xbox360 with a controller for almost the same price as a new Pad... it's almost cheaper to buy an Xbox360 just to get a pad and chuck the console in the bin)

 

edit - Only thing I'd ask hardware wise of the PC you link which costs under €90 including delivery + obviously the controller required to play the games with it (mouse keyboard/gamepad) is that it has hardware capable of playing GTAV comparitively as well as the PS3 can put it out, if there are options out there where that is possible I could really use such a PC for a family member as a gift!