I have been looking for a cheap ps3 as a back-up for a while. I am sure it can be found cheaper on well known auction sites, but this claims to be grade A refurbished and sold from a fairly reputable brand. That said, I bet Phone Shop by Sainsbury's is only a sister company of the main Sainsbury's brand (so unlikely to be able to return in store etc).
I have bought from this retailer before with no problems, however the refurb deals are usually in limited supply.
This is the later "Super Slim" model not "Slim".
- Tequila
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davidfwalsh
12 Apr 163#3
Worth it just to play Demon Souls alone :smiley:
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ed1980
12 Apr 162#1
£60/62 @ cex with a 2 year warranty
ZiggySTW to ed1980
12 Apr 16#5
Does are used, not refurbished, but I guess that the 2 years warranty covers that.
FamilyGuy67
12 Apr 16#2
Bargain heat added
davidfwalsh
12 Apr 163#3
Worth it just to play Demon Souls alone :smiley:
adamdevlin to davidfwalsh
12 Apr 16#9
Exactly why I am looking at this, wish they would bring out a remaster for PS4 so I can finally play it.
davoodoo
12 Apr 161#4
ordered, thanx.
argosextra
12 Apr 16#6
What's the difference between pre owned any grade C and refurbished thanks
Crazy Chris to argosextra
12 Apr 16#7
the lower the grade the more wear and tear if you like so grade a will be near perfect, grade b will be cosmetic damage etc etc
hotfinder
12 Apr 16#8
The specs on their website are very concerning.
Internal Memory: 1TB
Video: No :confused:
bemaniac
12 Apr 161#10
slip ps4 drive out - stick in this and get the ps4 a nice ssd :smiley: That's what i did
akash402
12 Apr 161#11
Thanks OP super price.
CEx is a discounted stock. This is grade A refurbished
hotfinder
12 Apr 16#12
You'd also need to buy the hard drive caddy don't forget :wink:
simey83
12 Apr 161#13
Site down for anyone? That specific page I mean...
m1cky691
12 Apr 161#14
you read my mind mate!!!!
Ashadur
12 Apr 161#15
The page doesn't load :/
darksideby182
12 Apr 16#16
OOS
sailo
12 Apr 161#17
Can't open the link.
cr7hg
12 Apr 16#18
Slim version, 120gb on ebay for 63 pounds
Kaz00ie
12 Apr 16#19
Got one new in August last year from ASDA for £100.
dtovey89 to Kaz00ie
12 Apr 16#31
That's nice.
aaron1uk
12 Apr 16#20
Good deal if your after a refurb should point out you can get them much cheaper on ebay, I bought one on ebay for £67 inc delivery, after selling excess controllers and games ended up about £35.
sysak
12 Apr 16#21
After replacing the 160gb drive on my slim with a 500gb WD black 7200rpm, the console was amplifying the sound of the headers moving (the clicky noise hdds drive makes when seeking data) I got rid of the caddy and the drive is firmly held in place only by a piece of foam glued to the back of it, which is pushed firmly by the plastic cover of the drive bay. It's super quiet now as the HDD isn't in contact with the chassis and it proves the caddy isn't needed if your'e happy with a bit of tinkering.
FamilyGuy67
12 Apr 16#22
They're sold out
GS01
12 Apr 16#23
No point grabbing these because you're going to have to add a HDD. Remember, most games have to install gamedata.
akash402 to GS01
12 Apr 16#24
i upgraded my ps4 hdd, so the 500gb is going straight into this. gonna replace my old ps3 which fan is louder than my hoover!
barneyonion
12 Apr 16#25
I have a spare HDD so this is perfect thanks OP. Bought one earlier.
akash402
12 Apr 16#26
you will need a hdd caddy though, there £1.54 on amazon for 1-3 week delivery, or £3.29 with prime next day
paulj48
12 Apr 16#27
I just whittled a small piece of wood into a wedge shape for my PS3
igp4tel
12 Apr 16#28
do you get controller with it???
bob_hoskins
12 Apr 16#29
Remember for those looking to add hard drives that it's often cheaper to get an external 2.5" drive and remove the drive rather than buy a straight up hard drive.
This does invalidate the warranty most likely and you do need to ensure that the drive you're buying is not soldered in and can be freely removed.
I used a Verbatim 160GB Store 'n' Go and can confirm that can be freely removed from the chassis without damaging it or the chassis (thereby freeing that up as a spare external caddy),
davoodoo
12 Apr 16#30
Right, I just got the following email:
Thank you for your recent order.
Unfortunately, one of the items you requested is currently out of stock (details below)
Products Out of Stock
Item Sku Qty Subtotal
Sony Playstation 3 Super Slim Console - Refurbished
259274 1 £59.00
Subtotal £59.00
Delivery charges £2.50
Discount -£2.50
Total £59.00
What Happens Next?
We will contact you to let you know if another despatch date can be accepted
Your order will be despatched using the delivery option you selected upon checkout
Kaz00ie
12 Apr 16#32
Thanks :smiley:
ocelot20
13 Apr 16#33
It is not essential. You can slot it in without one.
akash402
13 Apr 16#34
wasnt a refurb at all. was brand spanking new!
sammy125 to akash402
14 Apr 16#35
Mine is out for delivery. Did it come boxed? Was there a controller with it?
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Opening post
I have bought from this retailer before with no problems, however the refurb deals are usually in limited supply.
This is the later "Super Slim" model not "Slim".
- Tequila
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All comments (36)
Internal Memory: 1TB
Video: No :confused:
CEx is a discounted stock. This is grade A refurbished
This does invalidate the warranty most likely and you do need to ensure that the drive you're buying is not soldered in and can be freely removed.
I used a Verbatim 160GB Store 'n' Go and can confirm that can be freely removed from the chassis without damaging it or the chassis (thereby freeing that up as a spare external caddy),
Thank you for your recent order.
Unfortunately, one of the items you requested is currently out of stock (details below)
Products Out of Stock
Item Sku Qty Subtotal
Sony Playstation 3 Super Slim Console - Refurbished
259274 1 £59.00
Subtotal £59.00
Delivery charges £2.50
Discount -£2.50
Total £59.00
What Happens Next?
We will contact you to let you know if another despatch date can be accepted
Your order will be despatched using the delivery option you selected upon checkout