I finally gave up and got a PS3. Yey. And I do think it looks like a GFG. Well it does half the time I look at it, and the other half the time it looks like some sleek stealth bomber kinda device. Either way I'm quite happy.I purchased it over a weekend trip in Osaka (among other places), for about 32000￥ 2nd hand. It was cheaper than the others because it had a few smudges (now removed) and a few faint scratches you can only see if you look closely for them. I didn't see them in the store when I asked to see it in the store so they don't bother me. Got a few games with it too which again helped lower the price to the one posted and while they are old, they were also cheap and classic I suppose.
Some first impressions -
I've only just set up the device and played a few levels of R&C and 5 minutes of Burnout so can't say too much. The controller has much better R2/ L2 buttons than the PS2 one, they work and don't look like they will gum up as easily. The USB ports on the newer models are really well hidden when placed flat on a surface. The silver accenting is pretty. R&C looks really nice even on the SD TV here. Burnout on the other hand looks cluttered and the map in the corner is tiny so could take some getting used to. Used the Sixaxis on R&C and whilst it did kinda feel tapped on and made for an extra control headache it didn't suck and was responsive. Also the PS Store in SD sucks.
Well thats enough for not. Resistance calls.
