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Microsoft giving gamers $100 for their PS3s

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Darryn has a way of selling everything (except his virginity) when he needs to buy the latest and greatest things. However, even he has retained his old-gen consoles – mostly because Geoff talked him out of selling. Now, Microsoft wants you to trade in your old tech for new tech.

First up, the caveats – the deal is only valid at brick-and-mortar Microsoft Store locations in the US and Canada, and the PS3 (Or Xbox 360!) you trade in needs to be complete and fully functional. That said, it’s a rather interesting deal:

Visit your store, let us recycle your PS3, and get $100 of store credit towards the purchase of a new Xbox One

Aw, how generous – they’re going to recycle for you. What an environmentally friendly way to push people towards abandoning their former Sony allegiance in favor of the Xbox One. After a quick browse over on eBay, it seems that you’ll get a way better deal just selling your PS3 (and any games) that way. Plus, by selling your console to someone other than the Microsoft Store, you’ll get real money, instead of just credit towards an Xbox One.

How many people will actually take advantage of this deal? I could understand if they were accepting anything and all PS3s – plenty of people could take their tired, broken old consoles through for a trade in. However, if it needs to be complete and fully functional, why not sell it for more?

Personally, I’m hanging on to my old consoles. There are still plenty of games I need to play on there. Not that I probably will once I upgrade – I think I used my PS2 twice after getting my PS3. Maybe I’m just a technology hoarder.

Last Updated: January 31, 2014

53 Comments

  1. Alien Emperor Trevor

    January 31, 2014 at 10:04

    That’s a suckers deal.

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  2. UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

    January 31, 2014 at 10:05

    You could get more selling it… Go home MS you’re drunk.

    Reply

  3. Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

    January 31, 2014 at 10:06

    WOW you could get way more….I kinda like this new MS they provide an abundance of entertainment

    Reply

  4. Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

    January 31, 2014 at 10:07

    Since I still haven’t played The Last of Us yet there’s no way on Middle-Earth I’m going to sell it.

    And in other news EA is still EA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpdoBwezFVA

    Reply

    • Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

      January 31, 2014 at 10:08

      Oh…My God……WHAT……THE FAQ

      Reply

      • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

        January 31, 2014 at 10:21

        If you buy Dungeon Keeper from GOG.com you can get it for almost the same price as 2 blocks (depending on exchange rates).

        Reply

        • Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

          January 31, 2014 at 10:25

          The sadness…I feel it…hard

          Reply

      • RinceThis2014

        January 31, 2014 at 10:22

        I used the naughty words for you…

        Reply

        • Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

          January 31, 2014 at 10:23

          …….Why are all our beloved series’ being turned into such K@K

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          • RinceThis2014

            January 31, 2014 at 10:24

            You know when I first saw this I was like AWESOME! I would LOVE to sink hours into this on the train. NO WAY now.

          • Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

            January 31, 2014 at 10:26

            Saw someone tweeting a new Dungeon Keeper and I was like OMG yes, this is awesome, then saw it’s a freemium piece of garbage…so angry right now

          • HvR

            January 31, 2014 at 10:28

            I was so glad when they started porting 90’s strategy games (Theme park now this); but then micro transactions.

            I would seriously pay R100 for a proper Android port with no further transactions.

          • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

            January 31, 2014 at 10:29

            Agreed.

          • Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

            January 31, 2014 at 10:30

            Same here, would gladly pay for a full game, but how else is EA gonna rape us?

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 31, 2014 at 10:31

            Oh sure they have a list to check off each month

          • HvR

            January 31, 2014 at 10:34

            Then they wonder why they get all the hate. All the big game publishing houses has degenerated to the same level of as the online porn industry.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 31, 2014 at 10:26

            Because they don’t give a shit about us, and enjoy bending us over and having a go at making us feel as if we been abused.

          • Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

            January 31, 2014 at 10:27

            Sucks man, I’m sick of seeing these classics turned into garbage…sigh…….Can’t deal

          • HvR

            January 31, 2014 at 10:28

            Well this little piggy is keeping his butt cheeks tightly clenched.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 31, 2014 at 10:30

            with super glue

    • RinceThis2014

      January 31, 2014 at 10:21

      Just saw this. 24 hours to dig ONE spot, unless you PAY! Fuck that, fuck you pay per play!

      Reply

    • Unavengedavo

      January 31, 2014 at 10:31

      I would rather go to gog.com and buy Dungeon Keeper: Gold and Dungeon Keeper 2 for $5.99 each

      Reply

    • Mike

      January 31, 2014 at 10:36

      Rather buy War for the Overworld. It might not have the name, but it’s more Dungeon Keeper than anything from EA.
      https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/subterraneangames/war-for-the-overworld

      Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      January 31, 2014 at 10:43

      WTF is wrong with EA? They are not even ashamed to pull this shit.

      Reply

  5. RinceThis2014

    January 31, 2014 at 10:21

    What the hell. Is that even allowed?

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    • TiMsTeR1033

      January 31, 2014 at 10:24

      yeah, in America you can purposely fall in a store and sue them for the damages too! They basically tricking the lazy people who don’t wish to sell their Ps3s (As that requires some real effort) and instead give them $100 and use the ” Put that towards your Xbone” I mean don’t they need like $300 dollars still?

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      • RinceThis2014

        January 31, 2014 at 10:28

        It really is pathetic man!

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  6. Gareth L (That Guy)

    January 31, 2014 at 10:25

    Um, I’m not seeing the downside to this. =/

    I’m lazy, and this way I wouldn’t have to bother about the hassle of selling my old console. These days if you’re selling a console you’re obligated to sell the games and controllers etc. as well. Surely this way you can trade-in your old games for credit too?

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    • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

      January 31, 2014 at 10:27

      From what I know it’s only the console.
      This means you now have a bunch of unplayable PS3 games lying around the house.

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      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 31, 2014 at 10:29

        Pretty stupid if you think about it.

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      • Gareth L (That Guy)

        January 31, 2014 at 10:30

        Sorry dude, you misunderstood. I meant that you can take your leftover games to a store like BT Games and get credit there.

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        • TiMsTeR1033

          January 31, 2014 at 10:30

          What about your controllers..

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          • Gareth L (That Guy)

            January 31, 2014 at 10:31

            Yeah, good point. I’d keep two to use on the PC though.

  7. Martin du preez

    January 31, 2014 at 10:26

    Consumer: Can I trade in my 360

    Microsoft: Hsssssssssssss! *Scurries away*

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    • TiMsTeR1033

      January 31, 2014 at 10:27

      Would make more sense than trading in something that they don’t even manufacture.

      Reply

    • FoxOneZA

      January 31, 2014 at 10:41

      But but the PS3 is only worth a $100 *throws pie* 😛

      Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      January 31, 2014 at 10:45

      Genius

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    • oVg 60fps > 30fps

      January 31, 2014 at 12:22

      BWAHAHA

      Reply

  8. Mark Vincer

    January 31, 2014 at 10:27

    I like to imagine that Bill Gates is funding this himself so that he can fill a room in his mansion with PS3s. Every day he can pick a new one to destroy in some novel way.

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    • Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

      January 31, 2014 at 10:28

      How many days do you think he’ll be able to keep it up for?

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      • Mark Vincer

        January 31, 2014 at 10:31

        He’s a tiny mild-mannered man but I imagine he needs an outlet for his rage and I don’t think charity allows you to vent your hate.

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    • TiMsTeR1033

      January 31, 2014 at 10:29

      If only it were Bill Gates, he hasnt had much part in this at all, prob stupid idea from that retard Steve Ballbag!

      Reply

    • RinceThis2014

      January 31, 2014 at 10:32

      You mean BUILD a mansion of PS3s 🙂

      Reply

      • Mark Vincer

        January 31, 2014 at 10:38

        Imagine the processing power of his loo

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        • HvR

          January 31, 2014 at 10:39

          and he only needs to pay R480 a year for free use and 3 free rolls of TP a month.

          Reply

    • HvR

      January 31, 2014 at 10:38

      Or at the end of 2014 he can send Sony board a Christmus card with “All your PS3’s are belong to us”

      Reply

    • Mark Vincer

      January 31, 2014 at 10:42

      Or he’ll swim in them, a la Scrooge McDuck, as (kinda) illustrated in this comic I did: http://mehpow.co.za/comic/27-pluck-tales/

      Reply

  9. Umar Break Dancing Cyborg

    January 31, 2014 at 10:29

    Just wana say….Persona 5 says…NO

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    • Hammersteyn

      January 31, 2014 at 10:37

      Dammit I still need to buy number 4, will do it tonight.

      Reply

  10. FoxOneZA

    January 31, 2014 at 10:39

    This is basically Microsoft acknowledging that their pricing is overboard by $100.

    Reply

  11. MakeItLegal

    January 31, 2014 at 10:58

    Guys , we are dealing with Americans here , 70% don’t know other countries exist outside America … Go figure

    Reply

  12. DrKiller

    January 31, 2014 at 12:12

    This article is not 100% accurate.. Its not just PS3, its Xbox Slim or Elite as well.

    http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-get-an-xbox-one-for-399-if-you-ditch-your-ps3/1100-6417436/

    “The offer runs from now until March 2, requires the consoles to be in
    good working order, and also applies to the Xbox 360 S and E models.
    Though, presumably, Microsoft sees a 360 trade-in as a graceful retirement rather than ditching.”

    Reply

  13. Dong Blak

    January 31, 2014 at 20:11

    “New lamps for old!”

    Reply

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