Discount 299 PS3 - Where to Buy discount Playstation 3

On August 25, 2009, Sony released the newest member of the PS3 family. Slimmer, lighter, and only $299, the PlayStation 3 120 GB has Wi-Fi and a Blu-ray player built in. Additionally, PlayStation 3 80 GB and PlayStation 3 160 GB consoles are available on Amazon.com at new, low prices of $299

Whats the difference between the new slim 299 PS3 and the older "fat" models?

• More affordable $299 pricetag
• Slim, more compact design with whisper quiet operation
• All games in HD
• Easy-to-use interface, modified button system
  
• Its also a Blue-ray player! and upscaling DVD player;
  
• integrated Wi-Fi
  
• 120GB hard drive
  
• HDMI output with 1080p support;
  
• no external power supply, compact built in supply
• Web browser;
  
• Free online gaming service, compared to Microsofts paid service.
  

eBay is always a great resource for finding deals on consoles, with 299 being a new base price with proper bidding and some luck, one should be able to find a Playstation 3 or under 250.00.

The Sony Playstation 3 Slim package does not come with HDMI cables or a stand.

HDMI cable for PS3 slim:

is to connect a ps3 to an HDTV (High DEF).It puts out better video quality at 1080p instead of 420p and better audio at 7.1 instead of 5.1

More info on HDMI cables:

3d compliant HDMI

Although the console is designed for both horizontal and vertical display, to take advantage of the vertical space saving options one must purchase an additional stand

Yes, you can remove and upgrade the hard drive

No, it doesnt void your warranty

The difference, since its a slim, it takes a 2.5-inch Serial ATA hard drive traditionally used in laptops rather than the cheaper 3.5.

The HDD enclosure is located behind a front panel just under the disk drive, unscrew the blue screw and it easily pulls out

Also check out PS3 overstock and liquidation deals

A lot of Buzz is going around about the 199 PS3 trick. Sony offers a 100 back after you spend 299 on their rewards Visa. So if you apply for a sony credit card, purchase a 299 PS3..voila, your eligible for a 100 rebate. get your rebate, pay off card, cancel card..not to shabby!