10-12-2009, 12:23 PM
Well since you're buying second hand, you have to make sure the guy won't just disappear on you on something after your purchase.
Things to seriously check after Sforza's notes:
- Charger, make sure it connects firmly to your unit. Play around a bit with the cord to make sure it's not some shabby fix job.
- A decent case (It gets useful)
- Warranty in case any of the parts go bad.
- Return policy
- Also note if at least all the important parts are original.
I would highly suggest testing out an input heavy game for at least 5 minutes before considering that the controls are in good condition, make sure you test all of the buttons on response once pressed, held down, and tapped rapidly. Also have them load the game that you wish to test out. By checking the gear of some people that are fully functional you can more or less tell if the parts are well made or not.
Oh, and I like the 2k models the most because the 3k has scan-liney screens. So far the 3k has a mic and an 'improved LCD screen.' I honestly don't know how that was an improvement.
Things to seriously check after Sforza's notes:
- Charger, make sure it connects firmly to your unit. Play around a bit with the cord to make sure it's not some shabby fix job.
- A decent case (It gets useful)
- Warranty in case any of the parts go bad.
- Return policy
- Also note if at least all the important parts are original.
I would highly suggest testing out an input heavy game for at least 5 minutes before considering that the controls are in good condition, make sure you test all of the buttons on response once pressed, held down, and tapped rapidly. Also have them load the game that you wish to test out. By checking the gear of some people that are fully functional you can more or less tell if the parts are well made or not.
Oh, and I like the 2k models the most because the 3k has scan-liney screens. So far the 3k has a mic and an 'improved LCD screen.' I honestly don't know how that was an improvement.
