Manufacturer Warranties and Protection Plans

[e46rj]

So I'm planning to purchase a PS3 in the coming days and was doing a bit of searching on the boards about the extended plans.  Through my search I found that the PS3 has the optional PRP, but when I look online it has the optional Geek Squad Black Tie thing. Is there a difference?  What happens if I need to bring in my PS3, will it be replaced if the problems can be "recreated", or will it be serviced?<br>

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Also regarding the price match, does BB price match bundles, like buy an 80gig PS3 and it comes with MLB 09 and Quantum of Solace bluray? (W*LMA*T is currently offering that).<br>

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I tried to search for all the answers but could not find anything conclusive.

TIA! 

[e46rj]

Sorry about the html code, Im used to it from other forums.

[mrpmpfan]

I would personally do some futher research before purchasing a PS3 like checking out the list of games out and coming out.  Believe me when I say this, most games on PS3 are out also for the Xbox 360, and more exclusive games and downloadable content (Mainly Grand Theft Auto expansions) aare on the 360.  Not to mention the system is $100 less expensive and isn't the size of a small car.

[mstng87gt Trusted Contributor]

But it does include a Blue Ray player.  I went through the same thing when I was looking to purchase a new system I wound up with the Xbox and bought a Blue Ray player as well.

[mrpmpfan]

Blu-ray players are coming down in price but in all honesty who wants the ability to have a blu-ray player at this time.  Not a huge library yet, and most new releases cost double that they do on DVD.  Plus the Xbox Live Marketplace allows you to rent all new releases (or most) in High Definition and I don't even have to go down to the store and pick nothing up.

[mstng87gt Trusted Contributor]

Well the Xbox 360 sucks for playing DVD's but there are so many games you can play and the graphics are sick and you can play a lot of original Xbox games as well.  The PS3 you cannot play PS One or PS2 games which sucks.  I would definitely do a lot of research and pick the best one for you.

[mrpmpfan]

How does it suck with DVDs?  When I remove a DVD half way through watch a completely different movie and put the 1st movie back in later it starts from where I left off, thats pretty nice.

[mstng87gt Trusted Contributor]

The picture quality of a standard DVD sucks compared to that same standard DVD on my Samsung Blue Ray Player or even my original Xbox.  I know a number of people that have noticed the same thing.

[e46rj]

Thanks for the replies! I think my question was answered, but have one more, if they can’t repair it what happens?

 Also I have done plenty of research and I know that I’m going to buy a PS3, for me its the right fit and for me its the best value. It sucks that I found out the new Splinter Cell is Xbox 360 only but that is just one title so I just have to deal. I have confidence in the future of the PS3! 

Now I just need to figure out if the 2 year GSBTP is worth it when there is already a 1 year warranty from Sony. Any comments on if $59.99 is worth it to buy the plan? Any experiences good or bad?

[mstng87gt Trusted Contributor]

I would wait till one of the employee's of Best Buy comes on to answer your  question.  This way you know what your buying and shouldn't have any trouble later on should your system fail.