As some of you may remember, I opened a thread about a week ago about a problem with my PS3 (60gb launch model). Unfortunately, it succumbed to the dreaded YLOD. I decided that, rather than send it off for repairs now and wait, get it back and forever have a less reliable model (the whole, once it breaks it is only a matter of time until it happens again thing), I went to HMV and bought a PS3 Slim. I got the 250gb with 2 games (R&C: ACIT and NFS: Shift) for €349.99. The console itself was €349.99, or the 120gb was €299.99, so basically I got 130gb + 2 games for an extra €50.

In some ways, I'm actually happy the original PS3 broke. Sure, I'd be happier if I didn't have to shell out a chunk of cash for my new PS3, but I doubt I would have picked up R&C: ACIT or NFS: Shift had they not been bundled with the new system. I loved the original R&C on PS2 and NFS: Most Wanted on PSP, but I never bought any of the others again. I'm absolutely loving both games, so it seems that the YLOD was a blessing (although a very expensive one) in disguise.

Enjoy that puppie!!!

Congrats on getting the YLOD!

... This is what I'm supposed to say, right? O-o

You're happy.

Congratulations.

great games that every1 should own :)

didnt love shift.... :(
dirt2 better.... :)

I already have DiRT 2. Loved it (first game I ever platinum'd too). I like having Shift for the more...traditional racing though. It's a nice contrast to DiRT 2's (mostly) off-road nature.

CONGRATS ON your new Slim.. i got a slim back this past sept.
and 2 week's ago i put in a 250 gig drive. when u looked at your drive space
what did u have after i put in my 250 i had 232 gigs :)

As long as your happy that is all that matters. Which PS3 do you like better, Slim or Fat ?

Hope you have better luck with your slim model.