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Used PS4 Gamestop

  • 13-01-2019 11:34pm
    #1
    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭


    I went into Gamestop in Blanch center earlier and got talking to a girl there about a used PS4, she brought one out to me and it was in a shrink wrapped box and she said they are completely refurbished and like new in the box, but she couldn't open it to show me the unit unless I was buying it since it was a sealed product. I have no idea what Gamestops definition of refurbished like new means... I'm fussy and if I unboxed it to find a scuffed up dented in the cornors PS4 in there I'd be annoyed.. Anyone any experience with a used PS4 from gamestop? It was 269 euro and not the slim version, for an extra 40 euro I could get a brand new PS4 slim...... Maybe that's a no brainer, but I always preferred the look and feel of the standard PS4 hence why I'm considering a used one. I have not found a standard non slim PS4 brand new anywhere since I think they stopped making them ?


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  • #2
    Brozy
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭Brozy


    Have no experience with used consoles but I think you'd be insane not to cough up the extra €40 for a brand new console because you prefer the look and feel (?) of the standard PS4. You'll have a more reliable console and the full warranty.

    Also, I wouldn't touch a used console after seeing what posters on here have admitted they've traded in. Dodgey consoles and controllers, third party hdmi and power leads, etc.

    I'd like to think that GameStop thoroughly test all components before putting them back up for sale. As you said yourself, it's a no brainer and I tend to agree. Just my 2 cents though.


  • #3
    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    Ah ye, I'll go for a brand new PS4 slim. I haven't read any of those horror stories of what was traded in, I'll have to read a few :).


  • #4
    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    sugarman wrote: »
    I traded in mine for the Pro last year, it was a launch model on its last legs.. I mean it spotless and worked fine, but the heat and noise off it and the amount of use it seen over those 5 years I knew it wouldn't last much longer.

    None of the cables were original either and the controller was absolutely in bits ...id taken it apart to give it a scrub and stick new thumb sticks on it to make it look better. They tested everything for all of 60 seconds. Mine was far from the worst too, loads of units were covered it dust and food etc..

    Wouldnt touch one, so yea.. good choice going new.

    Slim is obviously smaller, buts its lot quieter too and doesnt suffer the same issues as the original with noise, overheating, faulty HDMI ports and discs ejecting. Which reminds me, mine was also sent off for repair discs ejecting!

    Sounds like a disaster buying used.

    I buying brand new one tomorrow, a white one just to be different.......


  • #5
    Potential-Monke
    Registered Users Posts: 13,798 ✭✭✭✭Potential-Monke


    Personally, I would wait and save a small bit more, and get a new Pro. Currently €400, but keep an eye out as it can sometimes drop slightly or come with a free new game, which you can trade back in for a few quid. I would never buy a pre-owned console nowadays. Just walk into CEX and see the ones they have for sale. Shocking conditions. Surprised they take some of them in.


  • #6
    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    Potential-Monke wrote: »
    Personally, I would wait and save a small bit more, and get a new Pro. Currently €400, but keep an eye out as it can sometimes drop slightly or come with a free new game, which you can trade back in for a few quid. I would never buy a pre-owned console nowadays. Just walk into CEX and see the ones they have for sale. Shocking conditions. Surprised they take some of them in.

    I did briefly look at a white PS4 PHAT in CEX, the one I seen on display had a completely broken USB port, the piece in the middle of the port was broken off, 269 euro for this particular system, other PS4's were 279 euro.... Jesus a brand fcking new PS4 slim with FIFA 19 or Red redemption 2 is 299 euro.

    I'm not going to bother with the PRO since I don't have big 4k TV to take advantage of it. The slim is good enough for a middle of the road gamer like me.


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  • #7
    eh i dunno
    Registered Users Posts: 12,012 ✭✭✭✭eh i dunno


    Anyone expecting a price drop soon? Just looking for the basic ps4


  • #8
    Potential-Monke
    Registered Users Posts: 13,798 ✭✭✭✭Potential-Monke


    StereoSound wrote: »
    I did briefly look at a white PS4 PHAT in CEX, the one I seen on display had a completely broken USB port, the piece in the middle of the port was broken off, 269 euro for this particular system, other PS4's were 279 euro.... Jesus a brand fcking new PS4 slim with FIFA 19 or Red redemption 2 is 299 euro.

    I'm not going to bother with the PRO since I don't have big 4k TV to take advantage of it. The slim is good enough for a middle of the road gamer like me.

    It's not just for 4K though, games will run smoother on your HD TV, loading is slightly decreased, and some 1080p TVs can support HDR also. Plus it future proofs you, in case you do upgrade!

    But, I can also see why you don't want to. Whichever option you take, as long as it's a PS4, you'll be grand!


  • #9
    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    I'm running around all weekend trying to get the PS4 Red redemption 2 bundle.... Everywhere is out of stock except gamestop.... It's 30 more expensive in Gamestop compared to Argos, Harvey Norman and PC World...

    Where else can I walk in and buy this pack for 299 ? Not buying it off Gamespot.


  • #10
    Darren 83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,684 ✭✭✭Darren 83


    StereoSound wrote: »
    I'm running around all weekend trying to get the PS4 Red redemption 2 bundle.... Everywhere is out of stock except gamestop.... It's 30 more expensive in Gamestop compared to Argos, Harvey Norman and PC World...

    Where else can I walk in and buy this pack for 299 ? Not buying it off Gamespot.

    Got one yesterday in Smyths in the Drogheda store €339


  • #11
    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    Darren 83 wrote: »
    Got one yesterday in Smyths in the Drogheda store €339

    They are in stock at 339, but a lot of other places have it for 299, just out of stock. If i can say myself 40 then that would be great.


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  • #12
    Notorious
    Registered Users Posts: 2,167 ✭✭✭Notorious


    Just my 2 cents. Back in the day I worked in a busy computer games store. The testing of a second hand console should be thorough, but unfortunately it's down to the staff member. We'd some staff who took in faulty consoles that wouldn't even power on. Naturally we gave a warranty, so any issues would be sorted for a customer. One of our sales targets was aimed at console trade-ins, so the more sales focused staff would accept anything to boost their figures.
    Over the years I did see some trash come in. Consoles that had been manhandled, air intakes blocked with dust, filthy controllers that stank of cigarette smoke... All of which I wouldn't touch, but others would.
    It's impossible to tell how much use a console has gotten before it's brought to be traded in. I dealt with many a customer who'd come back to us with an Xbox that is showing a red ring of death right after their warranty went out.

    In short, I'd always be wary about purchasing second hand consoles. But in your situation I think you'd be mad not to go with the updated console when it'll only cost you an extra €40.


  • #13
    oLoonatic
    Registered Users Posts: 375 ✭✭oLoonatic


    I used to work in game, never buy a used console. most of the time they are traded in because they are beginning to fail etc. we had loads being brought back.


  • #14
    mutley18
    Registered Users Posts: 1,231 ✭✭✭mutley18


    Looking to upgrade to a PS Pro, any advice on where would be the best value to buy from?


  • #15
    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    I bit the bullet and bought the PS4 FIFA 19 bundle for 299... Gave up looking for the red dead redemption 2 bundle :(. I HATE football games so I'm putting FIFA 19 sealed in pack on Adverts. Anyways, at least I have a brand new unused PS4 with a years warranty now. I'm going to CEX tomorrow and see what used game bargains I can pick up so I can start playing this piece of art. I see gamesh!te have GTA5 brand new for 25 so I'll be getting that anyways.


  • #16
    Doodah7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    StereoSound wrote: »
    I see gamesh!te have GTA5 brand new for 25 so I'll be getting that anyways.

    €14.99 on the Playstation Store...


  • #17
    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    Doodah7 wrote: »
    €14.99 on the Playstation Store...

    Ah, too late :(


  • #18
    eh i dunno
    Registered Users Posts: 12,012 ✭✭✭✭eh i dunno


    Would a price cut be following here after a price cut in Korea http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/01/south_korea_goes_crazy_for_cut-price_ps4


  • #19
    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    eh i dunno wrote: »
    Would a price cut be following here after a price cut in Korea http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/01/south_korea_goes_crazy_for_cut-price_ps4

    Doubtful, unless the PS5 is unexpectedly upon us earlier then anticipated.


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