It's interesting, now, to look back on the PS3's troubled first year. People complained that it had no games (a criticism only the criminally insane would dare make nowadays), that Blu-ray wasn't a proven format (which has since been proved) and that the price was too high. Now, however, Play.com have dropped the 40GB PS3 to its lowest price ever, beating out the competition by £70. You can head on over to the site right now and pick one up for only £230. That includes free shipping. Bargain!
It's worth noting that the Xbox 360 Elite currently costs £250 on the same site, so there's no contest between which is the better deal. We expect people to jump at this price, so if you're on the fence (and a UK resident) now might be the perfect time to re-evaluate a purchase.
[Update] Looks like this was a mistake! Play.com has updated the price to £289.99. Looks like it really was too good to be true.
[Thanks Wilester]
It's worth noting that the Xbox 360 Elite currently costs £250 on the same site, so there's no contest between which is the better deal. We expect people to jump at this price, so if you're on the fence (and a UK resident) now might be the perfect time to re-evaluate a purchase.
[Update] Looks like this was a mistake! Play.com has updated the price to £289.99. Looks like it really was too good to be true.
[Thanks Wilester]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-08-2008 @ 7:46AM
Iain said...
Err....that price is for USED console...
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5-08-2008 @ 7:48AM
chappers2000 said...
yeah, it's still £289.99 I'm afraid.
Come on ps3fanboy.com! Keep up!
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5-08-2008 @ 8:30AM
BenchyUK said...
Play.com screwed up Big time. They were doing them new for £230 delivered (£218 with discount code) and now they've noticed the mistake they are not going to honour the deal and cancell all the orders
5-08-2008 @ 8:32AM
xPAULIEx said...
Something else is they don't ship consoles to the U.S. ...If you go to help and look they show what they can and can't ship outside of the UK.
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5-08-2008 @ 9:57AM
Nathanical said...
Its just aswell theyre a good bit bit cheaper in the US as standard then. *shakes fist*
5-08-2008 @ 8:51AM
Brodie-san said...
Also don't ship electronics to Ireland.
BASTIDS!
;)
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5-08-2008 @ 9:46AM
fanpages said...
FYI:
The 40Gb PS3 Console with "Gran Turismo 5: Prologue" is also £289.99.
And for a tenner more you can buy a 40Gb PS3 Console with "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune" & "Ninja Gaiden Sigma".
BFN,
fp.
(1upGamers.com)
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