PS3: Details, Details, Details!

The 20GB HDD version of the Sony PlayStation3 has no WiFi, or memory card reader. This version is $499.99. The 60GB HDD Version has WiFi and memory card reading capability and will sell for $599.99. In US, $499US and $599US. In Canada $549CDN and $659CDN. In Europe 499EUR and 599EUR. The production cost is estimated to be US$805.85 for the 20GB model and US$840.35 for the 60GB model.

Actually, at this point in time, E-Bay sellers have flooded the market with PS3s, and many are losing money, unlike at the beginning when one could make 500-600 dollars on a PS3. Now is a good time to look for PS3s on E-Bay, but don't expect this trend to continue. When new PS3 games start to be released, and another wave of shipments comes in from Sony, more people will start buying and demand will shoot up again.

The PS3's availability will be scarce for a while at brick and mortar stores. And, B&M (brick and mortar) store availability depends on your location and other factors. Sony has released news that it was very disappointed with its product availability at launch and is looking to increase production in the next 6 months, so just be patient until you can find a PS3 at retail price, and call up every local EBGames.

The best place to find a good PS3 deal currently is E-Bay. Look for inexperienced E-Bay sellers who are trustworthy. A good way to tell is by their feedback and items they have previously sold before. If their feedback is pretty well established (above 20) and they have no complaints, then they are probably just someone looking to make a few extra bucks, and won't rip you off.

Look for 20 GB versions, because those versions more often sell closer to retail value than the 60 GB versions. Also, sign up for E-Bay so you can search completed listings. To search completed listings, or auctions that have ended already, click on the “completed listings” option. You can't use this option unless you are registered. But, with this option, you can see what price different sellers have sold their PS3s for, and find a seller that is selling one closer to retail value. Sometimes, you'll find a PS3 cheaper! At this point in time PS3s have flooded the E-Bay market, but no one knows whether this trend will change on E-Bay, so I would recommend getting one now if you can find a good deal. Also, never bid much higher than the retail price for each version. And make sure the seller is not ripping you off in shipping.

The packaging for both versions will contain PlayStation 3 console, SIXAXIS wireless controller, AC cord, USB mini-cable (for charging the SIXAXIS controller), Ethernet cable, and a Multi-AV cable with composite connectors. If you already have component cables for the PS2 they'll work with the PS3. The PS3 does NOT come with HDMI cables for HD quality content, and you will have to buy those separately. The Memory Card adapter for transferring PS1/PS2 saves to the PlayStation 3 will sell for $14.99. SIXAXIS controllers can be purchased for $49.99. You can buy the remote made to play Blu-ray media for $24.99

The first-party PS3 games, will cost $59.99, and future third-party games are expected to follow similar pricing. Basically, nearly every major game company will be designing games for the PS3, except of course Nintendo and Microsoft. You can purchase games here: WalMart, BestBuy, Kmart, Target, Costco, Fry's, Blockbuster, KBToys, CompUsa, Sears, Gamestop, Bjs, ToysRUs, Circuit City, Sam's Club. Click Here For More Articles About: Video Games!