Choosing between NEW and Second-hand

[Otsile]

If you were to buy a console in the current economic state. Whould you buy a new or a second-hand Xbox, PS3 or any other console for that matter?

Pardon my spelling of Would. I'm not used to touch screen phones.

 

[MetalSoup]

Pardon my spelling of Would. I'm not used to touch screen phones.

Try the "edit" button. It's a magical wonderful thing that lets you fix your past mistakes.

 

[Tydmors]

it depends, are you going to get the next gen console anytime soon?

A new one comes with a warranty, 2nd hand does not.
If you plan on using it as your sole gaming platform, rather get a new one, then you are covered if it breaks.

 

[Kwaai]

Try the "edit" button. It's a magical wonderful thing that lets you fix your past mistakes.

Made me think of a time machine.

The current consoles could be bought for a decent price if you get one on sale, I'd prefer getting one there than a second hand one.

Edit: Just saw Tydmors' post, warranty is a good reason to buy new.

 

[simon]

Well not only if something breaks but also the general condition of the console with scratches etc

 

[Otsile]

I cant find the edit button. Is it because i'm using a mobile instead of PC?

 

[Dohc-WP]

i would never buy a second hand 360 or ps3, the failure rate on those console are too high. consoles worth buying second hand would be a wii or a ps2 as they are fairly bulletproof imo.

if you really cannot afford a new console rather get a refurb from game or hifi corp as it comes with the same warranty as a new console but for abit cheaper.

 

[Otsile]

The thought of getting a new 360 at R3600 and a second-hand, which looks brand new comes with a joystick, has 250GB and a Forza 4 game , at R1800, makes me lean more on the second-hand side.

 

[Wyzak]

I bought my 360 second-hand for R1400 and I got the receipt as well for the supplier-warranty.

 

[Ser_Bunnylot]

Yeah just be patient. At least twice a month there is a decent console special running somewhere. I bought a 250gb 360 plus controller plus games for like R1999. Keep checking mygaming/mybroadband before weekends for special deals and keep an eye on Kalahari/Takealot/Dion/Game/Makro/BT Games

 

[Otsile]

I guess I'll have to wait to avoid future problems with the 360.

 

[Ichigo]

Only thing I have bought secondhand was my gameboy advances since they were not in the shops anymore, but otherwise I will never buy secondhand goods.

I would rather save up for a new one or wait for price drop/specials to come out.