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[FrankT]

New deal: http://image.emailinfo2.bestbuy.com/lib/fef41d77766c04/m/21/BBY_PS3Cpn_20110614.pdf

You can use it on the Black Ops bundles too it seems.

 

[steadfast]

Jesus, so does that mean there's going to be a PS3 Slimmer announced at E3?

 

[V_Ben]

$100 off? Crikey!

 

[brucewaynegretzky]

Jesus, so does that mean there's going to be a PS3 Slim Slim?

Nah just that PS3's aren't selling at all since the security breach and Gamestop needs to move some.

 

[MultiCore]

Jesus, so does that mean there's going to be a PS3 Slimmer announced at E3?

It means they've been selling low numbers of PS3's due to the PSN thing.

Damn, beaten.

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

Official price drop around E3 it seems.

 

[lordfroakie]

$100 PS3? Oh, requires Power Up :/

 

[Tucah]

I'd guess this is because of slowed sales due to PSN outage?

 

[purg3]

wow $100 off, price drop imminent?

 

[FrankT]

Nah just that PS3's aren't selling at all since the security breach and Gamestop needs to move some.

Maybe a little bit both. $50 cut in June maybe. Would be surprised by $100 in June, but who knows. Not sure about slim-slim next month, but I was thinking possible by fall. Still $200 PS3 ain't too shabby.

 

[RavenFox]

Nah just that PS3's aren't selling at all since the security breach and Gamestop needs to move some.

You have some kind of documentation on that? Being that E3 is around the corner and all.

 

[lantus]

Sounds to me like they're clearing stock for possibly a new SKU.

 

[Secks4Food]

PS4 at E3, believe!

...nah, just a price drop.

 

[Pein]

Jesus, so does that mean there's going to be a PS3 Slimmer announced at E3?

I hope so, Them current ps3 is still pretty chunky.

 

[RPGCrazied]

That would be crazy if they dropped it to $199, I guess they aren't selling systems lately, since their online service is dead in the water.

 

[alr1ght]

what is PowerUp Rewards?

 

[RPGCrazied]

what is PowerUp Rewards?

Gamestop card. I'm sure you have one, they always ask to sign you up. You get a year of Game Informer, and discounts on used games.

 

[FrankT]

what is PowerUp Rewards?

It is gamestop discounts membership. Two different versions iirc. I always go for the 15 to get Game Informer with it.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

I'm surprised there haven't been more PSN jokes in this thread. Anyway, this seems like a solid deal to me.

 

[jetsetfluken]

Damn, if I had some extra money right now I'd do it. It WOULD be my 4th PS3, but that's a good deal.

How about they release the White slim to NA though...guess I'll import that whenever I'm ready.

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

Heh I just got off the phone with a friend of mine who is printing the coupon.

 

[FrankT]

I didn't catch this earlier but the email does have two different dates as to when this ends. 5/15 in the small text and 5/29 in the main.

 

[sixteen-bit]

wow $100 off, price drop imminent?

perhaps? e3 will be interesting.

 

[Htown]

Nah just that PS3's aren't selling at all since the security breach and Gamestop needs to move some.

Pretty much.

Still.

$199 for a new PS3 is... tempting, even with all Sony's recent trouble. I might jump on this, and just never EVER give them my credit card info.

 

[Huff]

You have some kind of documentation on that? Being that E3 is around the corner and all.

I was in a gamestop yesterday, and the guy at the counter said they have had dozens of PS3s sold back to the store because of the PSN thing. I would not be surprised if they weren't selling.

 

[Aurarian]

I might be interested in trading my 60GB PS3. She hasn't broken down yet and she's much quieter than my 360. I don't really play any of my older games and if I ever want to, my PS2 can handle the job. Still working after eight years. I just don't know much about what I would have to do transfer my stuff over to the new PS3 and I think it requires PSN being back online for certain things? Or am I wrong?

 

[Credo]

I'm thinking about doing this deal. For the past 6 months, my 60gb has started running hot and VERY loud after only being on for 15-20 minutes, so I'm afraid it doesn't have a long time left. It's too bad the website has never actually let me activate my PowerUp card, so I guess I'll have to get the guy at Gamestop to do it.

 

[opticalmace]

So the cost of signing up for Power Up is $15? Is this correct?

 

[Huff]

I didn't get the email and dont see this deal on the Power Up Rewards/Gamestop website.

 

[Aurarian]

So the cost of signing up for Power Up is $15? Is this correct?

Yes, with a free subscription to Game-Informer for a year I believe if you want the "Silver" card. The regular card is free and they give it to you when you make a purchase(at least that's what happened with me).

 

[The Faceless Master]

looks like i need to reup

 

[Megadragon15]

$15 to save $85 on a PS3 ($100-$15 for the membership or $215+tax). Seems kind of tempting for a second PS3.

 

[RPGCrazied]

I'd buy another one, if I had the money. Though my 160gb is only 6months old, I'm not stressing out for it to break too much.

 

[gofreak]

In all this talk about PS3 and price-cuts, new SKUs etc, it has been mentioned that a new SKU or SKUs passed through the FCC a while back? Or am I totally imagining that?

 

[pharmboy044]

Anyway of getting this deal even though one might not have this so called Gamestop membership?

 

[FrankT]

Anyway of getting this deal even though one might not have this so called Gamestop membership?

Coupon from a member. Though that actually might require showing membership card as well (at the counter). Yea it says swipe card so pretty much need both.

In all this talk about PS3 and price-cuts, new SKUs etc, it has been mentioned that a new SKU or SKUs passed through the FCC a while back? Or am I totally imagining that?

Not sure.

I didn't get the email and dont see this deal on the Power Up Rewards/Gamestop website.

I couldn't say though the email does show I have the Pro membership. Perhaps the vanilla no such offer?

 

[The Faceless Master]

Anyway of getting this deal even though one might not have this so called Gamestop membership?

spend fifteen bucks and get a membership? i'm guessing they'll require the card and the coupon.

 

[Kagari]

Really nice deal. I should have waited to get my slim :/

 

[overthehill99]

How much credit does Gamestop give you if you sell them a PS3?

 

[Kaldea]

Might go for this if I'm not completely broke by the end of the month.

 

[ThingontheFloor]

For those thinking about signing up for $15 and getting this coupon, I don't think it's automatic. I haven't received any kind of email/nothing on my active deals section of the website. Don't know how you're selected, I'm assuming if you have a heavy 360/PC purchase history, you might get one.

 

[Killthee]

In all this talk about PS3 and price-cuts, new SKUs etc, it has been mentioned that a new SKU or SKUs passed through the FCC a while back? Or am I totally imagining that?

CECH-3001A/B filing papers were released a couple weeks back.

http://www.wirelessgoodness.com/2011/04/26/new-sony-playstation-3-cech-3001a-hits-the-fcc/

 

[pharmboy044]

spend fifteen bucks and get a membership? i'm guessing they'll require the card and the coupon.

Didn't realize the membership was so inexpensive. I'll probably go that route.

 

[gofreak]

Not sure.

Found them:

https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas...=N&application_id=386133&fcc_id='AK8CBEH18C1'

CECH3001A and CECH3001B.

The label diagram don't appear to show a change in footprint, I don't think, for those wondering about the prospects of a PS3 Slimmer.

They were filed in April. I didn't find this, btw, people were talking about it on Twitter a little while ago and it was reported on some sites.

edit - killthee beat me anyway!

 

[shintoki]

For those thinking about signing up for $15 and getting this coupon, I don't think it's automatic. I haven't received any kind of email/nothing on my active deals section of the website. Don't know how you're selected, I'm assuming if you have a heavy 360/PC purchase history, you might get one.

You have to be a power rewards member, not just a normal... basically it's the same thing, but you may not have updated your card yet is all.

 

[FrankT]

I just checked my active offers and it is indeed there. Though the actual coupon itself says 5/15.

 

[alstein]

How much credit does Gamestop give you if you sell them a PS3?

$80 or $100 credit. I checked last week. may have gone down since then.

 

[FrankT]

$80 or $100 credit. I checked last week. may have gone down since then.

Really that is it? Remember last year it was quite a bit more. I mean like double that latter part of last year.

Didn't realize the membership was so inexpensive. I'll probably go that route.

It is worth the Game Informer by itself.

 

[AbsoluteZero]

A shame I'm not a "PowerUp Member" as a $100 PS3 seems mighty enticing.

 

[Kagari]

A shame I'm not a "PowerUp Member" as a $100 PS3 seems mighty enticing.

$15 to sign up.