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Edited by StudyOfWumbo:
8/19/2016 3:59:42 PM
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[RESOLVED] Buying a refurbished console...good or bad idea?
Before it gets mentioned, yes I have both an Xbox one and PC. The issue is 1. Very small amounts of friends on both of those consoles (the party's on PS4), and 2.my PC's not so great.
Anyway:
I'm planning on buying a PS4 soon, and the local EBGAMES has a refurbished console set at 369.99$
A new console is about 429.99$
Is it worth buying the refurb console if there's a risk of it pretty much having no warranty right out of the box and potentially bricking on me the second I start playing? Or would that be something that's "recycled/used"?
Edit: Oh right I forgot, America's dollar doesn't have the same value as Canada's dollar (or something economy related like that)
Ergo, shit is generally more expensive here now.
Edit 2:
New ps4, one copy of NMS, one PS+ card, a free copy of the division and one pack of free thumbgrips.
Thanks for the help deciding guys!
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For that little of a price difference just spring for it
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You are talking the price difference of a new game. So if you have enough to get a game and get the new one do that if not get the referb. No point in getting a system if you can't get a game.
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6 RepliesI mean, it's not a terrible idea. I have a refurbished ps4 from GameStop and it came with a full warranty and one year through GameStop. Still running two years strong. But, also got it when not everyone had a current gem console. Plus at the time I saved like $100 USD to get a couple used games. But, there is always the chance it can mess up or break or anything, really. Now that ps4s have been out for a while you can expect the quality to be a little less in terms of used/refurbished. If you have the money just go for the new one. If you find a really good deal with warranty on a refurbished one, commit to that.
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The only thing that you should ever buy used is a car. Always buy technology new and up to date as financially possible.
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Game stops near me have new PS4's for $350...
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I bought mine refurbished from bestbuy and it was refurbished by Sony
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1 ReplyNever NEVER buy consoles used...ever... [spoiler]NEVER!!![/spoiler]
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2 RepliesWhy not just upgrade your gpu instead?
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7 RepliesEdited by Occhi07: 8/16/2016 5:32:36 PMDon't go to gamestop. Ps4s are only $350 new. Unless your not in America, in which case you should buy online. Also, I wouldn't buy a used console because you don't know what condition it's in, or what it has been through. EDIT: I just checked online, and gamestop has a brand new uncharted 4 ps4 w/ game for 369, or a brand new white ps4 for 340.
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Depends what the warranty is on the refurb.
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Refurbs are almost as good for ~$100 less.
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Normally I have to say no, however I'm actually pondering buying a pre-owned Wii U because I can't bring myself to pay full price but want one since it appears to be the only console that has a steady flow of couch co-op games.
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5 RepliesThe PS4 is still $429? Xbox is coming up on half of that, hell, the original Xbox One already is. Anyways, get the new one if $70 isn't that much to you.
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8 RepliesI think new consoles are cheaper than that at Walmart. It was $350-$400 if I remember correctly.. I'd say new console, though. Too many risks with used.
