PS3 250 GB Bundle
- 250GB HDD for storing games, music, videos, and photos
- Includes LittleBigPlanet and an HDMI Cable
- High-Definition Blu-ray player for the best movie experience
- Free PlayStation Network membership
- Internet ready with built-in Wi-Fi
Product Description
The fourth generation of hardware released for the PlayStation 3 entertainment platform, the PlayStation 3 250GB system is the next stage in the evolution of Sony’s console gaming powerhouse. Loaded with a mix of multimedia features and functions available on earlier PlayStation 3 models, as well as a series of new advancements and refinements, the PlayStation 3 250GB system is destined to push the envelope in the realm of Next-Generation entertainment. . . . More >>
First off, let me start my saying that I was in the market for a new next generation console and for me, the console had to be an HD console, since I thought it would go very well with my Sony Bravia HDTV that I’ve had for over a year now. Now of course, my main concern was hardware reliability. I’ve heard way too many stories of RROD on the Xbox 360, including online reports saying that it had the highest failure rate out of all the three consoles. The Wii was out because it’s not HD. The choice was obviously Sony, given that Sony hasn’t failed me in the past (My PS2 and PSOne still work to this day).
However, after receiving this bundle, I realize I had paid too much. Despite the good reviews about Little Big Planet (it got 9. 0 and 9. 5 from Gamespot and IGN respectively), Little Big Planet didn’t interest me. Maybe I thought it was too kiddy or whatnot, but these are my own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of everyone else. If you’re interested in LBP, you might still want to skip out on this bundle. Keep reading, I’ll explain more.
The next thing I realized was that I didn’t NEED 250 GB. Not ever. Why did I think I needed 250 GB? Well, I have an external hard drive that contains LOADS of HD movies. But when I tried plugging it into the PS3, guess what? The PS3 couldn’t read it! I spent 5 minutes looking like a dummy trying to find it on the PS3 user interface. I did some research online and found out that the PS3 only reads FAT32 formatted hard drives, and not NTFS formatted hard drives, which was what I had. For those of you who don’t know, FAT32 has a transfer limit of 4GB. That means you can’t transfer any file that is more than 4 GB. 99% of my HD movies were more than 4 GB in size. Thus, I wasn’t going to format my external just for the PS3. And I’m not going to pay for any movies on the Playstation online store. I already have all my movies on my external, so why would I pay for them again? Point is, the majority of the people out there who are cheap like me won’t need 250 GB.
The last complaint I have is important. The bundle did NOT include the new CECH-2101B model. It actually included the old CECH-2001B model. The difference between the two is that the old model sports a 65nm RSX graphics chip, whereas the new model sports a 40nm RSX chip. The chip with the lower nm is better because it does the same as the higher nm chip, but it does so using less electricity, and thus produces less heat. So, you will benefit by having a quieter system, cheaper electric bill, and having a lesser chance for your PS3 to YLOD (system failure from overheating). People will say that it doesn’t make a big difference, but I say that with a 350 dollar console (the most I’ve ever paid for a console), I’d rather have peace-of-mind. Now, I probably wouldn’t be complaining about this if I had bought my PS3 months ago. But since the new model came out in March 2010, and it is now June, I expected that I would get the new model. If you bought the 120 GB version on Amazon, you will get the new model, as many people have confirmed.
Overall, I’d highly recommend getting the 120 GB version and an HDMI cable separately. I would’ve gotten the Sony HDMI cables anyway, but the total price would still have been less than that of this bundle. Also, with the 120 GB version, I would’ve gotten the newer model (remember, my main concern was hardware failure). Good things about the PS3: it’s great, upscales DVD’s to 1080p, has a wireless adapter, can play blu-ray, can play PSOne games (though on an LCD HDTV, it looks ugly), the user interface is very easy to use, and Final Fantasy XIII looks absolutely gorgeous in all of its 1080p glory.
Rating: 3 / 5
My male bonding experience with my 8 year old nephew:
I remember renting LBP with my nephew a couple of years ago, and our bond grew tremendously after playing multiple 8 hour sessions of LBP. Before that, he wanted to play Pokemon with me, and couldn’t shut up about Pokemon. He didn’t want to play the PS3 in the living room, which my brother bought primarily for the purpose of watching Blu-Rays which were few and far between at that time. Now every time I visit my brother, my nephew wants to play LBP. LBP is good clean fun for younger children, and fun for adults as well.
PlayStation3, 2008 to present day:
Since 2008, PS3 has improved so much. The console doesn’t get as warm. The console takes up less space, and this console in particular can store 250 GB’s. Also, since those days Playstation Home has expanded to where it doesn’t freeze and is fun. One can buy properties inside the mall, and then furnish those properties to their liking (Santorini, Greece is my favorite). I have to admit I thought it was dumb at first, but quickly I became hooked and purchased all the properties with the furniture packages, walking around with clothes I bought for my avatar at the Diesel store. Oh, and don’t forget the free mini-games in Home (try bowling) or just have a conversation with other players while watching the sunset. Most importantly, Home is absolutely FREE!
To summarize the Father’s Day Bundle:
Playstation 3 really has it all! The PS3 Slim is reliable and has proven itself to be a reliable console ahead of the pack. The fact that presently (6/9/10) all PS3 120 GB’s and 250GB’s are out of stock at Amazon, you can’t go wrong with paying $350 for a system that costs the same price with a 5 dollar HDMI cable (I usually buy Amazon Basics) and a game that a father can enjoy with his son. Great deal Sony! Happy Father’s Day fathers.
Rating: 5 / 5
O. K. so technically I don’t own this, but I wish i did. let me explain. . .
I JUST bought the a 120 gig PS3 Slim to repalce my Phat. They jsut came out with a new model which uses less energy and makes less heat (EDIT: I have learned this may be the older PS3 slim model, still a good model though compared to the phat). At that time they didn’t have 250 gigs anywhere, I barely found a 120 gig actually. I would gladly have spent 400 for the 250 tho.
I actually spent 300 for the 120. . . THIS package is 350 for a 250 gig model (more the TWICE the space on the HD) AND you get the GOTY edition of LBP (which is $ 30 on its own) AND an HDMI cable which DOES NOT usually come with the PS3 which will cost you [edit: some amount of money which is not free] bucks on a decent one.
All in all this is a GREAT package and I don’t need to own one to see that. I do own a PS3 slim and I can attest to it running alot beter than the original phat which I had, it runs MUCH quieter. LBP is also my favorite game this generation.
If you are thinking about getting a PS3 GET THIS PACKAGE! I looked into what a previous poster said abouty beter deals. . . there are none. I looked at Walmart and it will cost you something like 450 to get a comparable package, NOT a beter deal. This is ridiculous, I’m hoenstly kind of annoyed I just got a new PS3. Just my luck.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’m happy with this bundle. I ordered it when I saw it, and it came quicker than expected. I told my husband his birthday present might be a day or two late and it arrived the day before his birthday.
Setting up the system was easy and quick for him, and he was happy that the hdmi cable was included. He doesn’t always trust me to order games or game systems for him.
The game included wasn’t to his tastes, but honestly? I don’t recall a single time we ever got a bundle that included a game he was interested in. What made this bundle a winner for me was that it IS a game my teenage daughter was interested in. She’s been having a blast with it. I told him what I was getting him for his birthday so if he wanted any particular game he could get it for himself. I also did order Final Fantasy XIII when it came up as a Gold Box deal recently.
He put on a movie to see the quality of movie playback on the machine and we were all very happy with that.
As a non-gamer looking for a good present for a husband who does like console games and for something my teens would like, this is a good deal. Everyone is very happy with it for movie playback, my daughter loves Little Big Planet and visually as a crafter, I love the look of Little Big Planet. Lots of great inspiration in the colors and shapes in the game.
As far as stars go, I asked my husband and daughter. He rated the bundle as very good for the system and hdmi cable. When I asked my daughter about the game, she said it was one of her favorites that she ever played. “It’s very fun!”
Rating: 5 / 5
i have bought the same system and had replaced it many times, but ever since i bought from amazon, i would have to say its the best deal i have gotten so far and its working great. thank you.
Rating: 5 / 5