PS3- is this good value?

[GoldiChops]

I'm a complete novice with regards to gaming- I miss my original gameboy! A friend has a reconditioned, unused 12gb ( I think) ps3 for sale for £50. No controllers, so I'd need to buy one.

Anyone know if that is good value? I just want something for GTA 5 and minecraft. This seems a cheap option, but I just don't know!

[Helpyourself]

Another novice- we jumped straight to PS4- but that sounds like a very good deal.

[FLABtastic]

As long as it works, you can't go wrong. Controllers are up to £35 depending what you get. No idea why your friend doesn't want to include the controllers they are not PS4 compatible

[GoldiChops]

Thanks for replies! Basically my friend, well her husband, had a ps3 and it went wrong so ordered another, a reconditioned one. They sent two by mistake so they are selling one. Not entirely legit obviously, but they intend to sell so I may as well get it. The controller is a bit broken, the buttons don't work properly but they can hardly complain about it.

[12thmonkey]

The PS3 is still going strong. Many ps4 games are still produced for ps3 and the catalogue is massive. I have a ps3 and dont think i woudl even consider upgrading for 4/5 years at least. Go for it.