Best price for a PS2? (1 Viewer)

[John Garcia]

Looking to pick one up, probably next week. Are they still going for $299, or can I find it for less?

 

[Scott L]

You missed a good deal on outpost.com who were selling a brand new PS2 for $269. It's back up to $299 now but keep checking back from time to time.
Edit: from www.thegia.com

Sony has announced that an announcement about the PS2's long-awaited price drop will be announced at this year's E3. The new price is unknown, though an announcement from Sony could reveal the new price in a pre-final-announcement announcement.

 

[Camp]

Yea, I'm guessing a $250 price point announcement at E3. If not then, it'll happen prior to Christmas.

The interesting thing will be how Microsoft responds...can they respond?

 

[John Garcia]

I'll keep my eye on Outpost, though I may just wait to see what the price drop will be.

 

[Masood Ali]

Expect the price on a regular PS2 to drop to $199 when they release the PS2/Modem/HD package at the $299 price point within a month or two.

If you don't really care for the online games on the horizon (ie FFXI, THPS3, etc), then its a nice way to save $100.

 

[Brad Grenz]

For now the PS2 is retailing for $295 (well, a few pennies under that) at Walmart. So you can at least save yourself enough for an extra value meal.

 

[Eric Samonte]

Or if ur not too picky, get a pre-owned one for maybe $250...maybe even with a free game with it.

 

[Jeff P]

I didn't do the math but Bluelight.com has them for $299 less 10% (check out your fav coupon websites) plus 7.97 shipped + local tax ---> Might save a few pennies!!

 

[Camp]

Expect the price on a regular PS2 to drop to $199 when they release the PS2/Modem/HD package at the $299 price point within a month or two.

Possible, but that's an awfully large price drop. They could certainly do it as software sales could easily support the money they'd eat on hardware.

I've seen no US release info for the HD or modem (much less the anticipated bundle pack). It certainly won't release prior to E3. I'd bet late 3rd quarter at the earliest.

 

[MikeM]

I'd really second the idea of buying a used one from eBay. If it comes bundled with a few games you like, an extra controller, memory card, etc, you can usually get a great deal.

Just check for positive feedback, ask questions, etc.

I got a mint pre-owned PS2 with 6 sports games (including madden 2002), a second controller and memory card for $325...so there are deals out there. The thing works great!

 

[Nick Graham]

I bought mine from a company on half.com called World's Best Deals....they mainly sell just refurb PS2s and X-Boxes.

Only problem I ever had was 2 freeze-ups that occured over a 6 month time span, and that seems like par for the course to me, whether new or used. So IMO, they're worth a shot.

Mine was around $260, and included the full warranty.

 

[Dave Bennett]

Target.com has them for 299 but there are some 10% off codes floating around several of the deal sites. Take a look over there and that would bring it down to 270 plus possible tax/shipping.

 

[SteveTomassetti]

Remember to add the shipping costs in! You can get a break on the price but shipping may cancel that out.

 

[ChrisMatson]

If you don't mind getting a credit card, you can take advantage of the 10% off deal by signing up for a Targte or Sears card. You can cancel it after you pay for your discounted purchases...

 

[Scott L]

As a person who's bought consoles on ebay before, I recommend visitng your local Funcoland, EB World, or Pawn shop first. There are great deals but I'm willing to pay a little more to see its condition with my own eyes and have the security of returning it if there's a problem.

 

[John Garcia]

There's a Funco right up the street, may have to stop in there. 10% off is not going to do it when I have to pay shipping. There are plenty of places locally that carry the PS2, so the cost would have to be a LOT less (still below $299 including shipping) for me to order it online.

 

[Mike LS]

I seriously doubt you'll be able to find it online cheap enough to make it worth your while. All of the places I've seen that sell them at $250 - $300 either have ridiculous shipping rates, or they force you to buy a package with an extra controller, memory card and DVD remote. So you wind up paying more than $300 in the end.
The cheapest I saw at www.shopping.yahoo.com was $320 total...which is the same as you'd pay locally with 7% tax.
Check that site out....there's a few sites that sell them cheaper than $299....I didn't figure shipping but on 2.

 

[Jeff P]

Stolen from techbargains.com...

overstock.com has Playstation 2 consoles for $249.99 - $20 coupon = $229.99 shipped for only $3.95. Select Search by brand - Sony

 

[Youssef]

hey josh, if u order from gamestop.com they have a refubrished ps2, a copy of GTA 3, an extra generic controller, and dvd remote all for $249.
by the way, can anyone give me a link for 10% off purchases at Target?