(Part 3) Top products from r/PS3

A bit of a novel, but I hope you find this helpful, OP.

First, to comment on what happened on your call with Microsoft: maybe it's possible you just got one of the really bad reps? But then again, they got a supervisor involved and they still wouldn't just fix the situation for you? Especially seeing as you hadn't even used your subscription... that is pretty ridiculous. Well, I'm confident that you'll find the PlayStation experience an enjoyable one.

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Honestly, this is probably the best time to try out a PS3. We're closing out on this generation of consoles and some of the best games of the last few years have been PlayStation exclusives. Especially if you've been using an Xbox 360 this whole time, you're about ready to meet a whole new world of incredible titles.

Quick edit: Just wanted to clarify... I'm including links to Amazon just as an easy way for you to learn more about individual titles. But just as /u/undeadwolfy mentioned:

>You can buy most of these pre-owned at a decent price. Some are digital so they're not much cheaper but still great.

So first and foremost, I highly recommend anything by Naughty Dog -- they are arguably the best developer in the entire industry right now. They released four titles on the PS3: Uncharted 1, 2 & 3 (each game is a must-play), and the absolute masterpiece that is The Last of Us. You've probably heard plenty of praise for The Last of Us (and it is well deserved), but I would recommend saving the best for last. It's such an awesome game that, after completing it, nothing else I played interested me anymore. It took like a month to get back into the gaming groove, so I'd save that 'til after you beat the Uncharted trilogy. It's that good.

Aside from that, there are some other great titles I'd highly recommend. I don't know what kind of games you're into, so I'll just list all those that I've liked, personally:

• Metal Gear Solid saga (MGS 1-3 were released on PS1 & PS2, but they've since been rereleased in HD for PS3, alongside MGS 4).
  
  
• Heavy Rain (A very story driven game, where the choices you make can drastically affect the storyline. Plus... boobs.)
  
  
• Beyond Two Souls (Brand new, just came out. Similar to Heavy Rain in its execution -- story driven.)
  
  
• God of War trilogy (Awesome, mature platformer. The first two games were for PS2, but were released in HD alongside GOW3 on PS3. Also has boobs.)
  
  
• Little Big Planet 1 or 2 (A great couch multiplayer side scroller. Lots of fun, more of a kids game... or a game to play with drunk adults.)
  
  
• Infamous 1 & 2 (An interactive comic book. An "open world" platformer that lets you shoot lightning from your hands. Has a cool element where you can choose to be good or evil.)
  
  Not to mention plenty of other great exclusives (Rachet & Clank series, Resistance trilogy, Valkyria Chronicles and more) and the tons of PS1 and PS2 games on the PlayStation Store for cheap, playable on your PS3 if you want to go old school. (Not to mention the many PS2 games being rereleased for PS3 in HD glory... I'd recommend Shadow of the Colossus, which happens to be free for PlayStation Plus members this month... hint hint.) Of course, all the multiplatform games are also here (Battlefield, Bioshock, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, etc.).
  
  
• Oh, did I mention the PS3's online multiplayer is free?
  
• And if you've got Netflix, you don't need to pay Sony a cent to watch it (unlike a certain other console's "Gold" requirement).
  
  That said, however, if you really want to jump in the game, PlayStation Plus is worth every penny -- a ton of free games each month (and we're talking major titles, in addition to a handful of indies), plus a large variety of other system-enhancing features and discounts. And if you're looking at getting a PS4, getting PS+ is a no-brainer. For one, it is required for online multiplayer on the PS4 (no such requirement on the PS3, but hey, they've got to make their money somehow). But what's awesome is that one PS+ account will work across both the PS3 & PS4, and enable you to get free games for each console for as long as you are a subscriber, with free games on the PS4 appearing on day one.
  
  Welcome to the new age. Now cue up some Imagine Dragons and get ready for a freaking awesome experience. We're glad to have you.

Mass Effect 2 is $20 new, and comes with almost all the important DLC on PS3. If you buy a used copy, the Cerberus network code might already be used, and you miss out on some stuff, so go with new. Even though it is single player, I think it has plenty of replay value, maybe more than any other single player game I've played since the first Mass Effect.

I liked GTA IV well enough to complete the main game, but I never finished the two DLCs, nor did I like the multiplayer. But I know some folks really liked the multiplayer, so who knows.

Uncharted 2 and 3 both have multiplayer, but I never really played them, so I can't comment on them. But I think both games have great single player campaigns. Unfortunately Uncharted 2 seems to be a little on the pricey side right now. I know you can get it for cheaper, but you may have to be patient. again, used copies may have a code that has already been redeemed, so caveat emptor. also you can get it as part of a dual pack with the first one, but that exhausts your budget right there.

I will also put in a plug for Borderlands. it's been on sale for $15 with all the DLC on the PSN for PS+ members, and still was last time I looked. it has a lot of good DLC, but even without the DLC, it is plenty fun, and has good local and online multiplayer. really multiplayer to me is he only fun way to play the game. it also has good replay value in my opinion.

Mad Catz has one. I don't know what your price range is, but this one is pretty great. It has swappable sticks, so you can have it in any layout you want, with convex or concave sticks, and any dpad you want. It is pretty great. Pricey, but great.

as far as pre-owned goes, your best bet would be Batman AA or GoW III, i'm pretty sure you can find them on amazon new at those prices as well.

found them, AA, GoW


even some older games like Mirror's Edge, Bioshock 1/2 are great purchases.

if you are into very challenging games, you can't go wrong with Demon's Souls

PS3 bundles usually only happen with COD and exclusives (inFamous, Killzone, Uncharted, God of War, etc.). There are probably still a lot of Uncharted bundles out there if you know where to look.

Don't bother getting a used console from CraigsList or GameStop. Those are usually the fat models that are superloud and overheat and end up YLOD'd on you after a while. Go for the slim model (not sure about the new slim model that just came out though).

I doubt there will be any price drops on consoles during Black Friday or Christmas though. Retailers make so little profit off of consoles as it is. The games and accessories are where the big profit is, so they'll give you deals on those.

Since your roommate is probably taking all his games with him, here's what I do to get good games for less:

1. If there's a Fry's near you... they will match internet pricing.
   
   
2. Cheapassgamer.com. It's a blog that shows all the weekly deals for gaming in the major stores.
   
   
3. Gamefly.com. They give you good deals on used games with free shipping usually, and no membership is required.
   
   
4. There have been a TON of game bundles out recently: Ratchet & Clank collection, God of War saga, Uncharted two-pack (all DLC included), inFamous bundle, Killzone trilogy coming in October (all DLC included), etc. Save money by getting multiple games for the price of one.
   
   
5. If you need an extra controller, be sure to check out the greatest hits/controller combos. It's a controller and a best-selling PS3 exclusive for $60. Can't beat that. You can get games like Killzone, LittleBigPlanet, God of War, and Ratchet & Clank for free basically.
   
   
6. Last but not least, Playstation Plus. Look up Playstation's Blog to see what you get for free. It's a really good deal for just $18 every three months, or $50 for the year.
   
   P.S. Found a bundle online that gives you a big hard drive and MW3 or Uncharted 3, your choice.
   
   Link

1. I'd highly recommend checking out the Blu-Link Universal Remote. Love that remote, and it's the only one I need now.
   
2. To be fair, a lot of of that is because you use your PS3 less, so it seems like much more. Also worth note is that PSN+ is awesome, and auto-installs a lot of stuff for you.

Oh, I just made a new thread about this without seeing yours. Here's what I posted in that one:

I'm looking at buying another PS3 and I've been checking around online. The best deals on new Slim consoles I've found so far are these:

320 GB Slim + PS Move on Amazon for $300:
The price keeps fluctuating on this one, but I've seen it as low as $302 recently.

Target's 320GB + MW3 bundle:
$269

WalMart's bundle:
Select the 160GB w/ extra controller for $259 bundle, select one of the 320GB bundles (MW3 or Uncharted 3) for $50 extra. So it's a 320GB bundle plus an extra DualShock for $309, and you can add in some GreatestHits titles for $10 a pop.

Any other good deals on PS3 consoles out there?

It seems like the retailers might be trying to sell off their stocks. Might there be a new bundle coming out, or is the PS3 slowly dying? With so many primo titles in the $20-40 range, now's a great time to get a PS3.

Why don’t you get a vertical stand for it? I got the official one from amazon recently and the quality is amazing. Right now it’s $6.99 with free shipping which is a really good price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B008UTF3W8/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all

I would suggest this. Bigger HDD+ Uncharted 3, costs 300 plus warranty if you plan on getting that. I would suggest buying used games from Amazon with the description "like new". I have bought a couple a things 40-50% off used off Amazon and they work great and looked new.

I've been using the SC-1 for a while now, and it's actually pretty good. It SIXAXIS, so just know about that, and since it's got the 360 layout make sure that if your game uses the triggers a lot that you can rebind L1 and R1 to L2 and R2.

Is the fan working? Anyways, you could always buy a new ps3 and this to go with it. Good luck.

For charging controllers, I just purchased one of these. I look snazzy and holds the controllers as well instead of having them flopping all over my entertainment center. My only concern now is can I leave one on the charger plugged in even after it's fully charged without causing harm to the battery. :D Actually just answered my own question by reading one of the reviews where they state that the current shuts off when the charge is complete. Yay! :D

The price is less than $7 with free shipping. And the base definitely makes it more solid than it would stand without one> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UTF3W8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Afterglow controllers are pretty good. Around 25 normally, and on sale through Amazon right now.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003IU01LC/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/191-2766610-0975359

Yeah, I actually traded my old fat ps3 with partial ps2 compatibility for a slim ps3 just for this.

I still ended up using this remote though, it's nice because it has bluetooth for the PS3 and the other inputs are fully programmable. Even with that it's nice to be able to control the PS3 with either the bluetooth or with IR through the TV.

Got these games last month:

Heavy Rain - $15 (BF @ Gamestop)

Dirt3 - $15 (BF @ BB)

Uncharted 3 - $30 (BF @ BB)

Uncharted 1 & 2 - $25 (BB Deal)

Ico & Shadows of the Colossus - $20 (BB Deal + Rebate)

Batman Arkham City - $30 (BF)

Need for Speed: The Run - $30 (BF)

Resistance 1 & 2 - $25 (BB Deal)

Total cost = $190 (before taxes)

BB = Best Buy Dual Pack Deal
BF = Black Friday

The next games I'm looking into getting are Goldeneye 007 Reloaded (Bundle Edition), Saints Row: The Third, and Skyrim

If you're planning on getting a PS3, and you're okay with/want Move, buy the this one, it's the best bang for your buck.

Also, with rumors of the PS3 Super-Slim still floating around, I'd wait a little while before getting a PS3.

Some retailers may choose to price drop bundles, like the slim models before the super slim. And to add, amazon is selling the uncharted3 and ps+ 320gb slim for $250, here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0050SXNHO/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/182-2047757-8275634

I grabbed one of these and have been very pleased. Not very expensive and looks slick as snot next to my entertainment center.

The best way to get a genuine official ps3 controller is to buy one of those bundles in which the controller is bundled with a game. Here are some examples from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/inFAMOUS-DualShock-Wireless-Controller-Bundle-3/dp/B003L4ZU9I

https://www.amazon.com/Resistance-Dual-Pack-DUALSHOCK3-wireless-controller/dp/B0060WDIYW/ref=pd_sbs_63_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=M3CWVB3WG59V3P5CMH60

use the deafult old school playstation out. take those red and white RCA cabes and run them into an Adapter don't worry about the yellow video one, just leave it out.

then plug your computer speakers into that adapter.
in Audio Settings you can chose to make the audio come out of the RCA connection and the video through hdmi.

I did this when I only had a computer monitor, works great. also allows for headphones.

If all else fails you can buy a PDP branded third party controller. To which 2 were made by them. Afterglow, and rock candy. They'll be the closest thing you'll get to a Dualshock 3 on PS3. That and they are quite reliable compared to the cheap knock-off Dualshock 3 controllers commonly found all over the place nowadays. Only downside is they are for the most part obtainable online since they were part of the PS3 era, and for the most part mainly PS3 games can be found.

The few chances of a genuine Dualshock 3 used in a store are rare, along with any official third party controllers like the ones I noted. Anyways I've linked both below.

Rock Candy wired https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Candy-PS3-Controller-PlayStation-3/dp/B008U2XEBM?th=1

Afteglow wired https://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-AP-1-Controller-PS3-Playstation-3/dp/B003IU01LC?th=1

I have this one for a few years now and it still works great:

http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-Energizer-Power-Charging-System-3/dp/B001H4NMNA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1452616949&sr=8-7&keywords=ps3+charger

https://www.amazon.com/SC-1-Wireless-Sports-Controller-PlayStation-3/dp/B00B15EXJC

Reviews look okish but, idk people complain about it too but, then again i've never seen a 3rd party controller that people say is as good or superior all around maybe people are just picky?

Does sony even make new dualshock 3 controllers

The old-fashioned idea is for you to employ a 2 x RCA Male / 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Female, so you can take your stereo sound and plug some headphones into it. It seems like your TV doesn't have any proper audio out for it, so you'll have to use ones straight from the PS3.

You need female plug on the RCA end and probably also on the 3.5mm mini-jack end, assuming you just want to plug your headphones in.

So something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/RCA-Female-3-5mm-Stereo-Adapter/dp/B000I98ZM8

Sony made an official vertical stand footer for it, so it should be OK.

Amazon wasn't nearly as kind as I thought. Their only 160GB bundle that isn't exorbitantly higher than other retailers (seriously, how do they get away with this) is that Harry Potter Blu-Ray bundle, and the person I'd be getting this for would likely be very ambivalent about receiving that.

Sony brand PS2 controller + PS2 to USB converter = best PS3 controller for cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/PS2-Playstation-Controller-Adapter-Converter-3/dp/B000PS1TG6/

When the PS3 is on and the controller is plugged in, press the Analog button to "sync" the controller. The Analog button acts as the Home button. Press once for the XMB and twice for the controller options.

Want Xbox a styled controller? Look in-store Walmarts for Power A controller. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pro-EX-POWER-A-PS3-Wired-Controller-Black-PS3-PS3/14962336

Another Xbox style: PDP Afterglow
http://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-AP-1-Controller-PS3-Playstation-3/dp/B003IU01LC/

Third party controllers are known to have more dead zone in the analog sticks. So I'd go the PS2 controller route if you need that precision.

Yup, might be kinda hard to find though, it was for me at least. Just did a quick search on amazon and its a little pricey but still worth it: http://www.amazon.com/Orange-Box-Playstation-3/dp/B000PE0HBI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325369575&sr=8-1

Find a copy of the orange box and play portal and half life 2

Before I got the HDMI cable I did manage to program the AUX on my Bravia remote to partially control my Onkyo. But the problem was it wouldn't power it off only on. Its something to do with the universal codes. You could give that a shot, if that doesn't work the remote Nabrok referenced may be a good option for you. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LARYGA/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

I'm thinking about getting one myself even though I don't really need it purely for the Blutooth option. Woo no line of sight!

Resistance Pack

Killzone 3 Pack

Amazon has a couple of other packs, but the price has been jacked up......

$30 on PSN or $21 shipped from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003O680RM/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1322768016&sr=8-1&condition=used

Damn those are really expensive, and rare to find. i think i just gotta get Gioteck SC1
thanks

You can output audio on the av multi out and connect your headset with this f3.5→mRCA
and this fRCA→fRCA

http://www.amazon.com/RCA-Female-3-5mm-Mono-Adapter/dp/B000I98ZM8

this is the one i have its even better

Was it this one? http://www.amazon.com/Blue-SATA-7200rpm-Internal-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1426859183&sr=1-1&keywords=western+digital

Found these but again I just don't know which to get.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B15EXHO/ref=pd_aw_sims_9?pi=SL500_SS115&simLd=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003V4AK8E/ref=pd_aw_sims_2?pi=SL500_SS115&simLd=1#productDescription_secondary_view_pageState_

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B15EXJC/ref=pd_aw_sbs_5?pi=SL500_SS115&simLd=1

http://www.amazon.com/Jak-Daxter-Collection-Playstation-3/dp/B006JKAS16

http://www.amazon.com/Jak-Daxter-Collection-Playstation-3/dp/B006JKAS16

Just get this. Basically a guaranteed real controller. https://www.amazon.com/Resistance-Dual-Pack-DUALSHOCK3-wireless-controller/dp/B0060WDIYW

Why is it still almost $40 on Amazon?

• Standard Physical
  
• GOTY Edition Physical
  
• Standard Digital
  
• Ultimate Edition Digital
  
  GOTY and Ultimate Edition seem to be identical.

No. Get this.

||Title|Price|Location
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1|Borderlands 2|$9.00|Amazon
2|Metal Gear Solid 4|$9.99|Amazon
3|God of War Origins Collection|$7.99|Amazon
4|Killzone 3|$9.99|Amazon
5|Wipeout HD|$4.37|PS Store
6|Starhawk|$9.95|Amazon
7|GTA IV|$9.69|Amazon
8|Deus Ex Human Revolution: Director’s Cut|$9.30|Amazon
9|Mass Effect 2|$9.75|Amazon
10|Skyrim [Legendary Edition]|$9.99|Amazon

Just realized I somehow forgot to include both Portal games. How stupid of me

1. The Orange Box with Portal, Team Fortress 2, and Half Life: 2/Episode 1/Episode2
   
2. Portal 2

I don't know which ones you haven't played, so I'm just going to list whichever ones come to mind.

Infamous collection

Tomb Raider

GTA IV Complete Edition

Assassins Creed 1

Assassins Creed: Ezio Trilogy

Far Cry 3

Skyrim

Hitman: Absolution

Uncharted 1 & 2 pack

Uncharted 3

ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection

Heavy Rain

Though there are probably many more that I'm forgetting.

Edit: Had to remove Assassins Creed 3 because the price went up to $34.77.

boiiiii get a goddamn ps3. you won't regret it.

Exclusives:

• Uncharted 1, 2 & 3
  
  
• Heavy Rain
  
  
• Beyond: Two Souls
  
  
• Journey
  
  
• Flower
  
  
• Persona 5
  
  
• Yakuza 3
  
  
• Yakuza 4
  
  
• Yakuza 5
  
  
• Yakuza 0
  
  
• Metal Gear Solid: Legacy Collection (includes MGS 1, 2, 3 & 4)
  
  
• Killzone Trilogy
  
  
• Resistance Collection (Includes 1, 2 & 3)
  
  
• InFAMOUS Collection (Includes 1, 2 & Festival of Blood)
  
  
• God of War Saga (includes GoW 1-5)
  
  
• Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection
  
  
• Sly Collection
  
  
• Jak & Daxter Collection
  
  
• Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
  
  
• God of War: Ascension
  
  
• Demon's Souls
  
  
• Ni No Kuni
  
  
• Fat Princess
  
  
• LittleBigPlanet 2
  
  
• PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale
  
  
• Gran Turismo 6
  
  
• 3D Dot Game Heroes
  
  
• Katamari Forever
  
  
• ModNation Racers
  
  
• Dragon's Crown
  
  
• Folklore
  
  
• Twisted Metal (2012)
  
  
• Wipeout HD
  
  
• Heavenly Sword
  
  
• Siren: Blood Curse
  
  
• All 9 Ratchet & Clank games
  
  
  Just get a PS3, man.
  
  GET ONE OR I'LL SMACK YOU