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Bohemian Raspberry
Beginner July 2009

Do I tell him? Xmas gift related

Bohemian Raspberry, 19 December, 2008 at 15:44 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 13

OH has been asking for a playstation 3 ever since they came out. We haven't been able to get him one yet as we just haven't had the money. He hasn't a clue that I've been saving for months to get him one for Christmas and that there is now one sitting in my wardrobe.

I've just realised though that I haven't a clue on what extra bits he might need. All I know about the thing is that it has an 80gb hard drive, comes with 2 wireless controllers and can play blue ray discs ? Now we have a Wii which I know also plays games in HD but we have never bought the cable what we need. Will I need to buy one for the playstation to play blue ray discs or will it come with the console?

I've bought him a couple of games which he's mentioned but I don't know whether to tell him or not. If I told him it would obviously spoil the surprise but he'd know exactly what he'll need/wants. I'm already bursting to tell him as it is and I don't think I'm going to last another 6 days.

Would you tell him so he can let me know what he needs to go with it? If not, I'd much appreciate it if someone could reccommend a couple of games and anything else he'll need?

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Latest activity by Jaynieb, 19 December, 2008 at 20:32
  • Ginger
    Beginner June 2008
    Ginger ·
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    No, don't tell him, wait and see if some games geek here can tell you waht you need, it is a great surprise, don't ruin it!

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  • W
    Beginner September 2008
    Wizbit ·
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    You don't need an extra cable it comes all included for the blu ray.

    I can highly recommend rock band or any of the lego games, I play those as well as OH, although he loves Pro Evo Soccer so I tend to recommend that one to anyone referring to any blokey blokes who are asking for recs on games.

    HTH

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  • Rosencrantz
    Rosencrantz ·
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    Noooo, don't tell! That's a brilliant suprise I wish I had something half as good for my husband this year.

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  • barongreenback
    Beginner September 2004
    barongreenback ·
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    Shops are open on Boxing Day - he can buy any extras then. FWIW, it does come with the right cables to connect to an HD telly.

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  • Foo
    Beginner June 2014
    Foo ·
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    No, I wouldn't tell him, that would be rubbish and would ruin the surprise. If he needs extra bits he can go and get them after Christmas.

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  • Clare _ M
    Beginner July 2007
    Clare _ M ·
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    What a fantastic surprise for him. No wonder you're itching to tell him but think how great it'll be when he opens it on Christmas day rather than just be told about it. I'm sure they'll be enough in there for him to get started with.

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  • Bohemian Raspberry
    Beginner July 2009
    Bohemian Raspberry ·
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    I know I shouldn't tell him but it's hard not to, I've almost slipped up twice today alone. I just know how much he'll love it and I don't think I've ever been more excited about Christmas, I'm usually one of the people running up and down the Trafford Centre on Christmas Eve as I still haven't decided on what to get him.

    BGB the guy in Game said it doesn't come with the HD cable and I'd need to get one?

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  • barongreenback
    Beginner September 2004
    barongreenback ·
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    Just checked with my BIL who's just bought one. He said that Sony threw one in with his but that may be because he bought from a Sony store. Why not give Sony customer support a call and ask them what you need? If it's a bog standard HDMI cable it's a £10 job from Currys.

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  • The Flump Who Stole Christmas
    The Flump Who Stole Christmas ·
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    No def don't tell him! i hope you don't explode before Christmas Day, bless...! ?

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  • Bohemian Raspberry
    Beginner July 2009
    Bohemian Raspberry ·
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    I'm glad it's just not me then, I know the TV is HD ready but that could mean absolutely anything to me. I got lost at the point when I was asked which model I wanted and I replied the newest one. I didn't even know you could get different memory sizes these days so the guy talked me into getting the 80gb one ?

    It'll be worth it though, just seeing his face. There's a couple of games which have come with the bundle and I've got him Grand Theft Auto IV which is the one I know he definitely wants but I think I'm going to leave the others for him to get.

    I didn't think of that BGB, I'll give them a call.

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    I'm pretty sure you will need to get an HDMI cable but as barongreenback says, they're not very expensive or hard to get hold of. (I've just been informed by my H that providing the distance between the TV and the PS3 is less than a metre, the cheap cable will be fine, but you might need a pricier one if they're far apart.) You'd also need a second controller if you wanted to play co-operatively. If you have a wireless router, PS3s have integrated wifi, and there should be an ethernet cable included with it, so he'll be able to play online straight away.

    Sounds like a great present! Lucky Mr Raspberry!

    EDiT - sorry, I couldn't see your first post where you said you already had 2 controllers!

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    Beginner January 2006
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    I think you should definitely get Singstar for yourself ?

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  • J
    Beginner August 2006
    Jaynieb ·
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    Are you a fly on my wall?

    This is what I have done!!!

    Hubby has been twittering for ages for a PS3 but we haven't been able to afford one. Anyways I've got him one and it's sat in my cupboard with a couple of games. God I am dying to tell him too but cannot wait for christmas day. Just need to think of a good blue ray dvd to get him.

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