Would you ever buy a used or refurbished game system?

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UT1999
08/22/2017
02:40 PM
#1
Used console?



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InfestedAdam
08/22/2017
02:51 PM
#2
Maybe. Friend of mine bought a refurbished XBox 360 and it lasted him years. Even now it still works just fine. Personally I might just go new instead.
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Wii3Kings
08/22/2017
02:56 PM
#3
When the Playstation first came out they were sold out and all the store had was a refurbished one. It came with a year warranty that if something went wrong they would give me a new system. They did a good job with whatever they did to the system to make it work again as it still works the same as when I bought it.
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faramir77
08/22/2017
02:59 PM
#4
I bought my used PS3 in 2011 for $100. It came with like 4 games, too.
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PMarth2002
08/22/2017
03:10 PM
#5
Don't remember for sure, but I think the 360 I bought was used.
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MICHALECOLE
08/22/2017
03:20 PM
#6
An old one, obviously. Probably not a new one though.
Dikitain
08/22/2017
03:42 PM
#7
I bought a bunch of used systems:

Atari 7800
My current NES
Dreamcast
A second PS2

All of them work fine.
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WarGreymon77
08/22/2017
03:45 PM
#8
I had to. In 2014 I bought a used SNES, N64, and beautiful red Wii.
Zeus
08/22/2017
03:59 PM
#9
I have. Several of my handhelds have been used, which is why they were pretty cheap. I also bought a used SNES to replace my old one (not that cheap). If I found a really cheap ps2 or ps3, I'd probably buy it as well although I'm less likely to need a spare home console than a handheld.

WarGreymon77 posted...
and beautiful red Wii.


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SKARDAVNELNATE
08/22/2017
04:07 PM
#10
That's how I got any of my consoles prior to N64.
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keyblader1985
08/22/2017
04:13 PM
#11
I've only ever had three systems that were brand new. Interestingly, they were all different kinds of DS (DSi, 3DS, and New 3DS).
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Firewood18
08/22/2017
04:17 PM
#12
All my Nintendo consoles were bought new and still work.

My ps2 was bought refurbished in the early 2000's. I've taken it apart once to clean the lense and it works fine.

Don't get me started on Microsoft.

Bought a refurbished ps3 a few months ago. It's a little quirky but is ok so far.
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Bubcus93
08/22/2017
06:56 PM
#13
First console I ever had was likely used considering it was a Master System and my parents got it for me in the late 90s, Both my Gamecube and Wii were used too.
TIE543
08/22/2017
06:58 PM
#14
I wouldn’t have a problem buying a refurbished one from a store, but I don’t think I’d ever buy a used one like from Craigslist or Facebook.
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Blaqthourne
08/22/2017
07:02 PM
#15
I'd say 1/2 to 2/3 of my consoles I bought used.
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VeeVees
08/22/2017
07:07 PM
#16
Nah, I don't buy used unless there's no other option.
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darcandkharg31
08/22/2017
07:15 PM
#17
Sure, I have and probably will again in the future.
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Judgmenl
08/22/2017
07:28 PM
#18
Don't think I've ever bought a new game system.

That being said I'm a PC gamer and I usually buy them for 1-2 games.
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FinalXemnas
08/22/2017
07:30 PM
#19
Yes cuz "poor".
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Syntheticon
08/22/2017
10:35 PM
#20
Have before and would again. Most times it works out fine, now and then it doesn't but sometimes it's the only way to get a particular console (or at the price it deserves).
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Serras
08/22/2017
10:57 PM
#21
I have! It tends to be fine. I probably wouldn't get one of the consoles known to have lots of problems used, but everything I've bought used has held up.
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wwinterj25
08/22/2017
11:02 PM
#22
UT1999 posted...
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Sure if they are cheap enough. I bought pre loved consoles in the past. My WII and PSP for example.
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green dragon
08/22/2017
11:12 PM
#23
MICHALECOLE posted...
An old one, obviously. Probably not a new one though.
WarGreymon77
08/22/2017
11:28 PM
#24
When I buy my first handheld, it will be used. Even then it's still over $100.
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DocDelicious
08/23/2017
01:27 AM
#26
Yes. I've bought both a used PS3 and PS4, gutted them, bought my own parts and turned them into super consoles.
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MoreRpgs
08/23/2017
01:46 AM
#27
That's how I get my consoles :D
Zeus
08/26/2017
05:02 PM
#28
WarGreymon77 posted...
When I buy my first handheld, it will be used. Even then it's still over $100.


Eh? Are you talking about the Switch?
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WalkingWiki
08/26/2017
06:04 PM
#29
The XB1 I’ve had for like 10 months now is a refurbished one, so yeah
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JixHedgehog
08/26/2017
06:39 PM
#30
Yep

My Wii U was used, 1/2 the price and still going strong
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XlaxJynx007
08/26/2017
07:32 PM
#31
Got my PS4 used. Can't even tell it wasn't new and it works great.
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