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How to get a Free Playstation

A free playstation?… ‘I’ll see what I can do’

How easy is it to get free stuff these days? This question keeps cropping up from friends and family who know me well for being an ‘I’ll see what I can do…’ sort of person.

Getting hold of shareware, freeware and countless samples these days is not a problem. With the invention of this new thangled thing called the interweb, free stuff like that is not a problem.

When my young nephew came to me and asked if I could get him a free playstation I couldn’t resist the challenge. Knowing full well this would be a virtually impossible task I didn’t promise his free playstation would be here any time soon.

In my eagerness I got straight on to Google and typed in ‘free playstation’, I like to keep it simple and straight to the point!

First site that caught my eye was freeplaystation.net …. Again straight to the point!

The site was simple and straight to the point, ‘3 steps to getting your hands on a free playstation’, this looks a bit too easy I thought to myself. Scrolling down to find the ‘all you have to do is sign up with your credit card details’ I was surprised to find nothing of the kind, just an information video from no less than BBC’s Newsnight program about getting free stuff.

The video explained how advertising companies are enticing people to take notice of their advertised products by giving away highly desirable items such as the iPod, iPhone and of course the Sony playstation 3.

The catch? Well…. Where money is involved there isn’t one. Don’t think that they are giving away a playstation for free just for looking at an advert. The way this offer works is by you signing up, taking up a free trail and then getting your friends and family to do the same.

The site giving away the free stuff gets paid by the companies that they are showing ads for, providing that the user signs up for a free trial or at most spends £5 – £10 on an offer. The site then passes some of that money back to you as a free gift for referring your friends and family.

So basically this is a form of advertising, companies set aside a certain amount of cash to pay the advertiser just to get interest in their product. Fortunately for us some of that money gets passed down to us for the part we play i.e. telling our friends and family about the free playstation site.

Luckily for me, friends and family were quick to help out knowing the playstation was for little Billy, and all signed up for a 2 week trail at LoveFilm.com.

One month after signing up, the free play station arrived. My best ‘I’ll see what I can do’ moment yet!

 

playstation 3 40gb System $399.99 The 40GB PlayStation 3 provides ample hard disc drive storage space for downloading more games and other entertainment content from the PlayStation Network. Play beyond with unrivaled high definition entertainment! Play beyond with immersive multi-functionality, including viewing photos, listening to music, watching videos, DVDs, and high-definition Blu-ray movies, plus free membership to the PlayStation Network. Includes SIXAXIS wireless controller and HDMI output for 1080p resolution.

PlayStation 3 HMDI Cable $10.99 The Logitech HDMI Audio/Video Cable for PlayStation 3 allows you to experience the best possible audio and video from your gaming console. Featuring gold-plated connectors, a flexible PVC jacket, quad-shielded construction, and 10′ of slack, this accessory delivers pure digital information through a single cable that reduces wiring complexity and allows you to experience up to 1080p (1920×1080 progressive) image resolution. It’s easy to install and durable, with a one year limited warranty from Logitech, so using it is worry-free.

Nyko PlayStation 3 HDMI Cable $29.99 The Nyko PlayStation 3 HDMI Cable allows you to take full advantage of your system’s digital audio and video capabilities. Enhance your gaming experience with high-definition quality. Upgrade the quality of both audio and video output and get full 1080p resolution output. Features a conversion-free digital connection.

PlayStation 3 250GB Ratchet and Avatar Bundle $494.95 This bundle includes the PlayStation 3 250GB system, an additional PlayStation 3 DualShock controller, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, Avatar: the game, and a PlayStation 3 Blu Wave Remote. With the PlayStation 3 250GB system, you get free PlayStation Network membership, built-in WiFi and 250GB of hard disk drive storage for games, music, videos, photos, and PlayStation Network downloads. And every playstation 3 system comes with a built-in Blu-ray player to give you pristine picture quality and the best high-definition viewing experience available. Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction brings back our heroes in a brand new series for the PlayStation 3 system. This epic adventure will introduce new characters, new weapons, and all-new worlds for Ratchet & Clank to explore. James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game will take you deep into the heart of Pandora, an alien planet that is beyond imagination. Gamers will encounter the Na’vi, Pandora’s indigenous people and discover other life forms the likes of which have never been seen in the world of video games.

Playstation 3 Eye Camera $38.99 STAY CONNECTED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS USING VIDEO CHAT! Revolutionize your interactive gaming and online communication experience with the PLAYSTATION Eye USB camera. Free EyeCreate software download on PlayStation Network: The EyeCreate editing software allows you to save photos, video and audio clips to your PS3 hard disk drive and apply eye-catching visual effects to your images. Different capture modes like time-lapse and slow motion open up a world of possibilities to be explored further in EyeCreate s editing suite, where you can turn your media into professional looking movies. FEATURES: Chat with up to 6 people at one time Share photos while you chat Sound quality is crystal clear with the built-in 4 microphone array Fast frame rate of 120 frames/second provides pristine video quality Engineered to perform well in low light conditions Zoom lens for close-up or full body options TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Audio Features: Omni-directional four microphone linear array 4 channel ADC IC chip 16 bit at SNR 90db, up to 48kHz audio sampling rate Video Features: 6 or 75 degrees field of view zoom lens Fixed-focus, 1ft to infinity (manual adjustment not required) 640 x 480 at 60 frames/second 320 x 240 at 120 frames/second 8 bit or 10 bit dynamic range USB 2.0 high-speed transfer Uncompressed video or optional JPEG compression

Yakuza 3 for PlayStation 3 $59.99 Introducing the next cinematic chapter in the prestigious Yakuza series renowned for its authentic, gritty, and often violent look at modern Japan. Making its first experience exclusively on the PlayStation 3 system, the rich story and vibrant world of Yakuza 3 lets players engage in intensely brutal clashes within the streets of Okinawa, and the vibrant and often dangerous city of Tokyo where only the strongest will survive. The story is told over a series of 100 missions and engaging mini-games featuring an original Japanese voice cast to ensure the authenticity fans have come to expect. Become immersed in the sandy beaches of Okinawa or travel to the neon-lit adult playgrounds of Tokyo. Become a regular at nightclubs, restaurants, and real-world stores to uncover hidden truths and gain access to side missions. With new locations to explore, all-new free camera mode, and high energy chase battles, Yakuza 3 offers an unprecedented level of exploration and interaction not seen in this franchise before!

Crash Bandicoot Collection for PlayStation $29.99 You get 3 great Crash games with this amazing collection from Sony. Inside you will find Crash Bash, Crash Bandicoot Warped and Crash Team Racing. This bundle will keep you busy for a long time! Crash Bash: Hop into a multiplayer party game with Crash Bash, a multi-event board game starring everyone’s favorite marsupial mascot. Round up your friends and choose your heroes from among the eight Crash series veterans, including CoCo, Tiny, and Dr Cortex. Your group enters fierce competition in a series of events, taken from an overall stable of 28 unique tests. Crash Bandicoot Warped: He’s back, and he’s ready. All new-style game play action, scuba diving, ride a motorcycle, a baby t-rex, and go free-roaming airborne in a plane. All new enemies and skills, more action, more fun, more puzzles, and secret levels. Dull? I don’t think so! Crash Team Racing: Start your engines… 3… 2… 1… Go! CTR (Crash Team Racing) is speeding your way exclusively for the PlayStation. It’s a multi-player character racing game.

Sony Playstation 3 Slim 120GB Bundle – 5 in 1 Pack, HD Component Cable $389.99 With the PlayStation 3 120GB system, you get free PlayStation Network membership, built-in Wi-Fi and 120GB of hard disk drive storage.

PlayStation 3 120GB Little Big Planet and Star Wars Bundle $484.95 The PlayStation 3 120GB Little Big Planet and Star Wars Bundle includes the PlayStation 3 120GB console, Little Big Planet: Game of the Year, Star Wars Clone Wars: Republic Heroes game, an extra PlayStation 3 Wireless Dual Shock Controller in blue, and a PlayStation 3 Blu-Wave remote. The new slimmer, lighter PlayStation 3 120GB console, includes a free PlayStation Network membership, built-in WiFi and 120GB of hard drive storage for games, music, videos, and photos. Every PlayStation 3 system comes with a built-in high-definition Blu-ray player to give you pristine picture quality and the best high-definition viewing experience available. The PlayStation 3 also plays all of your DVDs and CDs and has an HDMI output for crystal clear 1080p resolution.

dreamGEAR Shadow Wireless Controller with Rumble for PlayStation 3 $33.99 The dreamGEAR Shadow Wireless Controller with Rumble sets a new standard for PlayStation 3 gaming. The customized layout of the analog sticks delivers more comfort and precision to PlayStation 3 gamers. It features enhanced L2 and R2 triggers that help prevent your fingers from slipping during game play. The Shadow Wireless also features 2.4GHz latency-free wireless technology, dual rumble motors, a built-in rechargeable battery, mini USB charge cable, and rubberized grips, making it the most comfortable playstation 3 controller ever created.

dreamGEAR Magna Force Wireless Controller for playstation 2 $13.99 Enjoy hassle-free, wire-free gameplay with the dreamGEAR Magna Force Wireless Controller for PlayStation 2. No more getting tangled in cords with this controller’s advanced 2.4GHz wireless technology. You’ll enjoy hours of exciting gameplay with the ergonomic design engineered to provide maximum comfort and control.

Sony PlayStation 3 S-Video Cable $19.99 For quality audio and video for the PlayStation 3 system, use the official Sony S-Video Cable with 24K gold-plated connectors and oxygen-free copper coating. Equipped with a PlayStation A/V connector on one end and an S Video connector with stereo audio on the other, S-Video cables are capable of supporting up to 480i standard resolution using an analog signal.

Sony Component A/V Cable for PlayStation 3 $24.99 Learn more about Component A/V Cable for PlayStation 3. (Flash demo) PlayStation 3’s next-generation technology has changed the way we think about gaming by offering high-definition graphics and superior audio capabilities. To ensure you’re getting the best pictures and sounds from your new console, you’ll need to connect it to your TV with a high-quality cable specifically designed for the PlayStation 3. The Sony Component A/V Cable is just that cable. Featuring 24k gold-plated connectors, this cable is capable of transmitting high-definition audio and video signals without loss of quality. Your pictures will come through crystal-clear, and your audio will be delivered distortion-free. Connect with the Sony Component A/V Cable and get the full next-generation experience.

dreamGEAR Shadow Wireless Rumble Controller for PlayStation 3 $32.99 For your PlayStation 3, the dreamGEAR DGPS3-1343 Shadow Wireless Controller with Rumble features a complete custom set of analog sticks that enhance your gaming like never before, delivering more comfort and precision for all playstation 3 games. It features enhanced L2 and R2 buttons with a concave surface to minimize finger slip to make it extremely comfortable. You can have hours of uninterrupted gameplay with excellent charge time. Latency-free wireless gameplay eliminates the hassle of tangled cables. The rubberized controller grip surface finish increases comfort for complete control and long wear.

PlayStation 3 80GB System with Metal Gear Solid 4 $499.99 The 80GB PlayStation 3 provides ample hard disc drive storage space for downloading more games and other entertainment content from the PlayStation network. Play beyond with unrivaled high definition entertainment! Play beyond with immersive multi-functionality, including viewing photos, listening to music, watching videos, DVDs, and high-definition Blu-ray movies, plus free membership to the PlayStation network. It comes complete with the Metal Gear Solid 4 game.

Secret Agent Clank – PlayStation 2 $19.99 Learn more about Secret Agent Clank – PlayStation 2. (Flash demo) SynopsisWhen Ratchet finds himself framed for a crime and trapped in a maximum security prison, there’s only one place he can turn: his partner, Clank. As the galaxy’s top super-spy, Secret Agent Clank’s got the moves, the wits and the weapons it’ll take to spring Ratchet from prison and protect him against his oldest enemies. Get ready for out-of-this-world adventure as this robot super-spy confronts an all-important mission and uses every power at his disposal to unravel the mystery behind Ratchet’s incarceration and free his friend. Assume the role of a powerful robot super-spy in Secret Agent Clank. Play as Clank, Ratchet or Captain Qwark as you embark on a hunt to gather the evidence that will set Ratchet free. Wield an array of cutting-edge weapons and gadgets, or unleash the power of Clank’s special Clank Fu martial art to take out hordes of enemies. With gameplay that runs the gamut from all-out action to brain-busting puzzle solving, Secret Agent Clank delivers super-spy-style fun at a frenetic pace.

Alone in the Dark for PlayStation 2 $19.99 The game that started the popular survival horror genre returns better than ever. Players control Edward Carnby, the main character from the first Alone in the Dark game, on a thrilling journey through a dark and terrifying re-creation of New York’s Central Park. Alone in the Dark will provide a complete next-generation, action packed experience within a highly detailed, free roaming environment, featuring a mixture of real-time physics and full environmental interaction. The game marks a new beginning for the Alone in the Dark series.

MotorStorm Pacific Rift – PlayStation 3 $59.99 Learn more about MotorStorm Pacific Rift – PlayStation 3. (Flash demo) SynopsisThe first MotorStorm featured off-road mayhem through the stark, stunning Monument Valley desert scenery. MotorStorm Pacific Rift moves you from the barren desert to a lush tropical paradise in the Pacific Ocean, ripe for racing action through thick, murky swamps, nearly impenetrable jungle, massively towering peaks and puffing volcanoes. Although the scenery is gorgeous, it’s not just a great view nature is ready to take you out with thick undergrowth, rapid rivers, toxic volcanic clouds and dangerously sizzling lava pools. Can you maneuver around the natural dangers and enjoy the festival atmosphere, or will you succumb to the environment? Jump into the driver’s seat and drive into the excitement of The Island, a brand-new and wholly different location for the festival. Enter free-play action to create your own race tickets and rip up the terrain in your own unique style. Split-screen play lets up to four players compete at once, or shred anything in your way in races for up to 16 players online. Stay upright through every twist and turn of MotorStorm Pacific Rift and find out if you really have the skills to punch, duck and ram and win.

Ratchet: Deadlocked for PlayStation 2 $19.99 In Ratchet: Deadlocked, Ratchet and Clank are captured and forced to compete on an underground reality combat sport show. The show, which features abducted heroes fighting for their lives against a gruesome gang of deadly Exterminators, is run by a deranged media mogul named Gleeman Vox, who intends to use Ratchet and Clank as his next contestants. It doesn’t take Vox long to realize that Ratchet is the most promising contestant the show has ever seen. Vox subjects our hero to a series of deadly battles and elaborate games of death, much to the delight of the show’s enormous audience. To keep himself and his friends alive, Ratchet has no choice but to participate in the games and keep driving up the show’s ratings with spectacular victories, at least until our heroes can figure out a way to break free from Vox’s control, the explosive Deadlock collar fastened to his neck, and bring the mighty Vox Network crashing down.

Fallout 3 for PlayStation 3 $29.99 Vault 101 – Jewel of the Wastes. For 200 years, Vault 101 has faithfully served the surviving residents of Washington D.C. and its environs, now known as the Capitol Wasteland. Though the global atomic war of 2077 left the U.S. all but destroyed, the residents of Vault 101 enjoy a life free from the constant stress of the outside world. Giant Insects, Raiders, Slavers, and yes, even Super Mutants are all no match for superior Vault-Tec engineering. Yet one fateful morning, you awake to find that your father has defied the Overseer and left the comfort and security afforded by Vault 101 for reasons unknown. Leaving the only home you’ve ever known, you emerge from the Vault into the harsh Wasteland sun to search for your father and the truth.

Malice – PlayStation 2 $9.99 SynopsisDare to journey into the twisted world of Malice. Prepare to battle with the evil god, Nefarious Rex, as you travel through time in an attempt to fix a fractured reality. Only you have the guts and the ability to venture into this warped reality and take on Rex’s twisted minions. It’s up to you either arm yourself and prepare for battle, or stand by as the world falls apart in the aftermath of nuclear insanity. Take up apocalyptic weaponry, including the Clockwork Hammer, Mace of Clubs, Quantum Tuning Fork and more, through 22 free-roaming, demented levels. You’ll need to keep your wits about you to solve mind-bending puzzles as you interact with fiendish foes. Follow your destiny as you transform through four different incarnations to become a powerful god and ultimately defeat Nefarious Rex.

Saboteur for PlayStation 3 $39.99 Welcome to Nazi-occupied Paris, a unique open world where you are the Saboteur. Play as Sean Devlin, a street-tough Irish racing mechanic seeking personal redemption on a Nazi officer that has taken everything from him. Now it’s time for payback – with the help of the French Resistance, British intelligence, an arsenal of weaponry, your own street smarts and brawn, you must exact revenge on those who aimed to destroy your life. Motivated by retribution and armed with tactics of sabotage, blow up zeppelins, derail trains, implode bridges, destroy armored tanks, and level enemy facilities in the name of vengeance. This truly is the first open-world action game set in Nazi-occupied Europe. An action-packed experience and thrilling storyline are made even more engaging by an innovative visual style, characters, and the new “Will to Fight” technology. Experience how the city reacts and changes around you as you free it from Nazi oppression. Only you can restore hope and grandeur to Paris.

True Crime – PlayStation 3 $59.99 SynopsisStruggle to survive in this thrilling drama as Wei Shen, an undercover detective who has been newly hired by one of Hong Kong’s notorious Triad crime syndicates. Now, you must balance your morality with your assignments as you struggle to keep your identity hidden. To ascend the ranks, you must prove yourself in fast-paced martial arts combat, explosive gunfights, high-speed car chases and acrobatic tracking on foot as you attempt to take down the organization from the inside. In True Crime you’ll navigate through diverse neighborhoods from high-class central Hong Kong to the fish markets of Aberdeen and beyond. The open-world gameplay allows you to experience hand-to-hand combat, free-running, shooting and driving as you explore the fast-paced environment. Follow the rich storyline and interact with dynamic characters as you delve further and further into the treacherous Hong Kong underworld. Fight a secret battle surrounded by enemies as you experience the life and death struggle to stay undercover.

Fallout 3 – PlayStation 3 $39.99 SynopsisIn the 200 years since the global atomic war of 2077, the surviving residents of the Capital Wasteland (formerly known as Washington, D.C.) have holed up in Vault 101, enjoying a life free from the dangers that lurk beyond. In the Vault, you are protected from the Giant Insects, Raiders, Slavers and Super Mutants that prowl the Capital Wasteland. But now your father has defied the Overseer and left the Vault for reasons you don’t know. You must find him and discover the truth before it is too late. Beyond the Vault, the Capital Wasteland presents threats unlike any you have ever known. Are you brave enough to face them and resourceful enough to stay alive? Fallout 3 immerses you in an environment unlike any you’ve seen before, where the great monuments of the United States lie in ruin and danger lurks around every corner. Super-deluxe HD graphics render the Wasteland in eye-popping detail, from the danger-filled offices and Metro tunnels of D.C. to the rotten flesh of a mutant’s face. Customize your character in limitless ways while choosing from dozens of unique skills and perks, each with a dazzling variety of effects. Experience the post-apocalyptic world from either a 1st-person or 3rd-person perspective with the touch of a button. Inflict death and destruction in an all-new cinematic presentation through the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System, which allows you to pause time in combat, aim for specific body parts on your target and queue up attacks. In Fallout 3, you make the decisions that define you and that change the world.

PlayStation 3 Slim 120GB inFamous and Gran Turismo Bundle $489.94 With the new slimmer, lighter PlayStation 3 120GB system, you get free PlayStation Network membership, built-in Wi-Fi and 120GB of hard disk drive storage for games, music, videos and photos. And every ps3 system comes with a built-in high-definition Blu-ray player to give you pristine picture quality and the best high-definition viewing experience available. The PS3 also plays all of your DVDs and CDs and has HDMI output for 1080p resolution.Whether it’s gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, experience it all with the PlayStation3 system. Includes a DualShock 3 wireless controller. The PlayStation 3 System is not backward compatible with the playstation 2 system. This bundle includes the PlayStation3 120GB system, infamous, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, an additional DualShock 3 wireless controller, a PS3 Blu Wave remote, and a ps3 hdmi cable.

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