Looking into buying a PS3...

[Forlorn Drifter]

So, I'm interested in buying a PS3. I'm looking at getting one of the older fat models that are backwards compatible. I'm just a bit unsure about dependability. I'm not sure exactly which model I should get, and I'm also interested in what a good price would be. I'm also open to game suggestions, as I don't know what I will want other than Demon's Souls, that game that is a lot like Zelda, and the Last of Us.

[AppleQueso]

The 60GB model is the most fully featured one. It's the one I have.

Honestly though, if you already have a PS2, it's not really worth the extra cash you'll have to fork over for it. The fats tend to run hotter anyway.

[Forlorn Drifter]

The 60GB model is the most fully featured one. It's the one I have.

Honestly though, if you already have a PS2, it's not really worth the extra cash you'll have to fork over for it. The fats tend to run hotter anyway.

Well, I've never owned a Sony console excluding a fat PSP I had for a while, so I figured it would work as a nice full pre-PS4 setup. What options would I have to keep them from getting hot or getting YLOD and such? I just don't want to get one and have it burst into flames on me.

[Opa Opa]

You'd really be better off buying a reliable slim model and then get a working PS2 from a forum member for Ps1/ps2 games.

Buying an old ps3 just doesn't seem logical with so many affordable slim units out there.

[BoneSnapDeez]

You'd really be better off buying a reliable slim model and then get a working PS2 from a forum member for Ps1/ps2 games.

Buying an old ps3 just doesn't seem logical with so many affordable slim units out there.

This.

I'd go for a PS3 slim and PS2 slim. The backwards compatible models are pricey and not entirely reliable.

[AppleQueso]

The 60GB model is the most fully featured one. It's the one I have.

Honestly though, if you already have a PS2, it's not really worth the extra cash you'll have to fork over for it. The fats tend to run hotter anyway.

Well, I've never owned a Sony console excluding a fat PSP I had for a while, so I figured it would work as a nice full pre-PS4 setup. What options would I have to keep them from getting hot or getting YLOD and such? I just don't want to get one and have it burst into flames on me.

Keep it in an open space with plenty of room to "breathe."

But yeah, do what everyone else said and just get a slim PS3 and a PS2. It'll cost you less altogether than an old b/c PS3 anyway

[flex wood]

that game that is a lot like Zelda

3d dot game hero.

And to echo what has been said don't waste your money on a backwards compatible ps3. You could probably find a bundle with TLOU for cheap around black Friday that comes with PS+, that way you'll be saving money and getting more for less.

[AppleQueso]

Also get Valkyria Chronicles because it's awesome.

[chupon]

I'd recommend what everyone else saying too. I've got a 60gb backwards launch model. Thing has broken on me twice. 1 ylod and 1 blue ray lazer fail. I fixed both and it's still running but yeah - not recommended. Get a dependable slim model.

[AppleQueso]

I'd recommend what everyone else saying too. I've got a 60gb backwards launch model. Thing has broken on me twice. 1 ylod and 1 blue ray lazer fail. I fixed both and it's still running but yeah - not recommended. Get a dependable slim model.

Mine actually had that problem when I got it. Ended up replacing the part and getting it working, but I really should've probably demanded a refund or at least reimbursement. Oh well, it's worked like a champ ever since.

If I could do it all over I would've just saved some of my money and bought a slim model. I don't ever really play ps2 games on it anyway.