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Customer Reviews for Sony Refurbished PlayStation 3 40GB System
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Sony Refurbished PlayStation 3 40GB System
Model: PS3-40G
SKU: 9701659
UPC: 813774010379
Your world just got smaller. Embark on an adventure to discover the fascinating world of next-generation gaming — a world where your imagination and reality collide in vivid realism. Stretch beyond the confines of your normal life and into an alternate reality so lifelike you'll feel as though you can reach out and touch it. Imagine living out your wildest sports fantasies by competing against the greatest professional athletes of all time who are brought to life in such extraordinary detail you can count the beads of sweat rolling off their foreheads. Or step back in time and parachute into some of the most famous battles in history as you fight through breathtaking landscapes and tumultuous battlegrounds that will make your heart beat out of your chest. No matter where your path to excitement leads you, the PlayStation 3 will make your destination come alive. It all begins with Blu-ray, a next-generation media format that boasts more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs. More storage capacity means a larger canvas to create high-definition, 1080p graphics and a level of interaction never before seen in video gaming. At the heart of the PlayStation 3 is the Cell Broadband Engine. Developed by engineers from Sony, SCEI, IBM and Toshiba, this advanced, state-of-the-art microprocessor features eight Synergistic Processor Units to balance processor workload, making it significantly more powerful than traditional single-core processors. The innovative PlayStation 3 wireless controllers use a multi-axis motion sensing system, allowing you to use your controller as a natural extension of your body with real-time precision. Let your PSP join in the fun — it can be used as a remote or even as a rear-view mirror with select PlayStation 3 racing titles. On top of all of these awesome technologies, the PlayStation 3 40GB System also features an HDMI connection for high-definition audio and video, Memory Stick, Secure Digital and CompactFlash media card slots, Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless Internet access and a whopping 40GB hard drive. PlayStation 3 is more than a gaming console — it's an experience. This product has been refurbished. Learn more.
Average Customer Rating:
3.7
out of 5
(9 Reviews) 9
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56% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Sony Refurbished PlayStation 3 40GB System
Review 1 for Sony Refurbished PlayStation 3 40GB System
it is good when u first get it
Customer Rating
3.0
Value for Price
3.0
Functionality
3.0
Performance
3.0
Graphics
3.0
What's not so great: they got to be better
it will find the router then it will work good for a littlebit then it wont work after that then it wint find the harddrive after few weeks
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Sony Refurbished PlayStation 3 40GB System
Works good
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: mmuneton
from Germany
on 12/08/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Graphics
5.0
What's great about it: Blu-ray, don't have to pay to play online
What's not so great: USB stick for controller, no memory card slots
It was a good working ps3, but the thing I didn't like about it was that it didn't have the memory card slots for like the sd cards even though it said that it had it. The other thing I didn't like was that it came with some weird USB plugin that you need to use for the controller to work but other than that the actual system itself works good. I haven't had any problems with it yet whatsoever.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
3out of 5found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Sony Refurbished PlayStation 3 40GB System
Broke Twice
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: yakeesfan
from nc
on 10/26/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Functionality
2.0
Performance
2.0
Graphics
5.0
What's great about it: Graphics
What's not so great: Breaks often
I bought the ps3 and it seemed like as soon as the warrenty wore off so did the preformance on my ps3. It broke, it was unable to read any form of disk (game, cd, dvd, etc.). So i sent it back to sony which was'nt cheap in the least bit for $150. I was'nt to happy about the price but at least i had my ps3 back. But not even one year later it broke again. They call it the yellow light of death, because apparently it almost always happens for a refurbished or fixed ps3. Not happy in the least bit they owe me $150 or a new ps3 immediatley.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+18points
20out of 22found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Sony Refurbished PlayStation 3 40GB System
Refurb needs work
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: thisthatandtheother
from AZ
on 09/21/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Functionality
1.0
Performance
2.0
Graphics
4.0
What's great about it: Fun while it works
What's not so great: Refurb not reliable
I purchased this refurbished PS3 for my husband. It seemed to work well at first, but the fan was VERY loud. Five days ago the system stopped working completely and has our Netflix blu-ray stuck inside it. I've been trying to contact Nuko for the warranty fix - it is just inside the 90 day warranty - and they returned my initial call fast but I've waited three business days and they haven't emailed me the paperwork to send off the unit for replacement yet. I tried calling them again this morning and the representative said he'd email it right away but I still don't have it. This is turning into a big headache. I regret buying the refurb.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+22points
28out of 34found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Sony Refurbished PlayStation 3 40GB System
ps3-great "gamers" system
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: dude37
from nc
on 08/14/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Graphics
5.0
What's great about it: games, graphics, power, video/audio quality
What's not so great: console itself is big and heavy, and the internet browser is not great
The ps3 is a bit pricey, but every bit worth it in the long run, since it has so many great games and has the power to run them. Did I mention the game selection? Seriously - if you are in the market for the best gaming system out there, get this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
14out of 28found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Sony Refurbished PlayStation 3 40GB System
Works Fine!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MotoP
from Torrance, CA
on 05/21/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Graphics
5.0
What's great about it: What used to be $599 in 2005, now less than $300!
I bought an original 60GB PS3 in 2005 which recently broke down. Rather than getting it repaired, I decided to try the refurbished PS3.
I figured if it was refurbished, somebody at a tech center went through it carefully, tested each component, replaced anything defective... This process I thought was probably more stringent of a QC than the millions of units that get stamped out of a factory.
Result? Well lets just say that the PS3 is as good as new, not a scratch on it on my unit, and loaded and updated fine, and continuing the entertainment for the house just as the old 60GB one did. I guess 5 years of service is good for an early technology adopter, so I would expect this one to last another 5 years or more. :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
+35points
48out of 61found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Sony Refurbished PlayStation 3 40GB System
PS3 is good
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: holy
from Brookline, MA
on 05/17/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Functionality
5.0
Performance
4.0
Graphics
5.0
What's great about it: it at a good price than before and also were lucky to have the orginal PS3 back.
What's not so great: the only thing I see that not so good is not that must giga bytes.
were lucky to have the original PS3 back because sony stopped selling it for the slim. so it's good having both consoles.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-4points
15out of 34found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for Sony Refurbished PlayStation 3 40GB System
Overpriced PS3
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: JVA2010
from County, VA
on 05/14/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Functionality
3.0
Performance
3.0
Graphics
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to set up, graphics
What's not so great: Too expensive, breaks down too soon/red light of death
Seriously, $249.00 for a USED 40GB Playstation 3? Two years ago, I just paid $50.00 more for the exact same thing and it was BRAND NEW. I bought that system in March 2008, and now in May 2010, my system just shut down. I now have the RED LIGHT OF DEATH syndrome and nothing can be done about it, except to send it to Sony. But they don't even service/repair your system, they REPLACE it with someone else's system that they happened to repair. You might as well spend $100.00 more for the new 250GB slim, and it would be brand new. That's what I plan on doing when they're finally back in stock where I live. I put a lot of money into a lot Blu-ray movies and some PS3 games, I just hope Sony has fixed this problem with the new slims.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+8points
26out of 44found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for Sony Refurbished PlayStation 3 40GB System
No Backward Compatibility
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: hydroflow
from Durham, NC
on 03/16/2010
What's great about it: Unit was in good condition for a refurb
What's not so great: No Backward compatibility
The only reason I had bought this refurb over a new unit was because it was supposed to have backward compatibility. After ordering the unit I started researching PS3's only to discover that none of the 40GB units had backward compatibility. The description for the product is wrong. I got the unit and popped in a PS2 game and got "This system is not compatible with Playstation 2 games."
I was able to return it to the store for a full refund. I wish I would have researched more before I bought the unit instead of relying solely on the description on the Best Buy page. I ended up just buying a PS2 and a new PS3 Slim.
I would recommend a PS3 to anyone. I love my Slim and use it everyday, either with Netflix streaming or to watch a Blu-Ray movie or to stream downloaded videos from my PC.
Only giving it 3 star because it is not as advertised and this kills the value for the money part of buying this refurb. I was much happier buying a new model with a full warranty. I believe I remember the the warranty on this being either 60 or 90 days and it was from a company called Nyko I think.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+26points
31out of 36found this review helpful.
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