Customer Reviews

PlayStation 3 G-pak Console Organizer Case (Colors May Vary)

5 star:		(23)
4 star:		(15)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

When making a custom case like this, some consideration should be made for what will likely be stored in it apart from the main unit. This case is great for holding a PS3, but it's missing a way to really organize the accessories, which cost it a star.

First, the way the PS3 fits in: you lay the case flat and strap in the PS3 to the bottom panel with two elastic/velcro straps. As many have suggested, it's best to put a shop towel or t-shirt between your machine and the straps to prevent scratching.

The base of the unit is attached with velcro, which allows you to plug in the power cord, video/audio cables, and access the master switch. As a result, you can play games while the console is still in the case. While this seems a dodgy proposition, at best, the case is designed with vents in its side panels to allow air flow, and can even be unzipped fully so that the machine is exposed to air on all sides.

So, yeah, there was some great thinking and engineering going into the PS3 aspects of the case.

The rest, however, comes up a little short. There should be several velcro straps or winding pegs in the accessory pocket to allow you to neatly store cords instead of having to either wind or tuck them in carefully, or even have to rubber-band or tie them yourself. There is room for a couple of controllers and maybe a third if you arrange carefully (or two controllers and the BD remote...you could even get a PSP in there), but, again, they're not secured in any way.

The accessory pouch is fastened closed using velcro, and the panel that peels away allows you to access the entire pouch at once, making it easy to load and unload only the items you want.

I don't mind the slide pockets for the games and BDs, it's not my favorite feature about the unit, but I guess I can't see any other way to do it. It also includes multiple pockets for game manuals. The case has three sets of slide-in disc pockets, two of which are on a single panel velcroed to the lid of the case, and the third of which is behind that panel. It allows for about 30 games/BDs, and you can probably fit somewhere between six and ten manuals in the pockets. Again, it's serviceable, but not spectacular.

The nicest thing about the whole case is you really can carry everything you need to fully deploy the PS3 wherever you go...except a HD home theatre system. For me, it's great because I split time between two cities, and it makes it trivially easy to pull the whole kit together and move the unit from one apartment to the other: Takes about five mintues to load, then you just grab it and go. It even comes with a nice shoulder strap to make it easier to carry along with whatever other bags you may have.

I've been watching the price fluctuate on this item for a few weeks, and when it went to $29.99 on Amazon, I bought it. I notice today that it is up to $35. I have no idea how Amazon prices these things.

This is a very sturdy case. The material feels like a tough vinyl. The zipper seems substantial and unlikely to break. The pockets for the games are soft material, and are not likely to scratch Blu-Ray discs (which are also covered with a stronger protective coat than regular DVDs). There is a front pocket which easily holds two controllers and a bunch of cables. There are rings to hook a shoulder strap, but you'll have to buy that separately.

Overall, the case is tough enough to protect your PS3 from scratches (though the straps that hold the PS3 into the case will cause some scratches of their own), and makes the device very easy to carry and connect to different televisions.

I do not believe this case would give very much protection at all if the PS3 was dropped, knocked from a chair, or otherwise sustained any significant impact.

My opinion is that this item is ideal for you if you are seeking a moderately protective but exceptionally convenient case.

It seemed as though they thought of everything, e.g., a place for the controllers, cables, games and their manuals. Unfortunately, after the first time I used it I realized what they hadn't thought of. The placement of the CD holder sleeve on the panel that sits above the PS3 without enough spacing between them led to the surface of the PS3 to get scratched up. Not good! I recommend you place a towel or pad on the PS3 before you close the case to avoid this.

Have taken my PS3 on an overseas deployment and carried it everywhere with me, and it has stood up to everything and everywhere without scuffs on the outside or any sort of damage OR shifting inside. I did take another reviewer's advice and put a clean shop towel on top of the PS3, secured with the velcro straps. Great, compact way to transport everything. Add this to the relatively cheap price and you won't be disappointed.
My one minor qualm with it is that the sleeves to hold games are a little on the loose side unless you fill them up - guess I'll have to buy more games.

Nice case, although I did not receive the color requested, apparently they only have black, but advertise three different colors available.
The case has plenty of room for up to eight games , includeing their cases, or you can store a few cables and the Sony Blue Ray remote (not included) in the top compartment. It nicely unzips along the sides , thus alowing you to keep the player in it at all times , including during operation, however just be sure to check that you are not blocking the side flap that alows for cooling fan, but otherwise I strongly recomend it, giving it five out of five stars. I looked very carefully and can not find any faults with this case. It is very well designed and works very well with the PS3.

I purchased this for my son and he likes the fact that you can play the system while it is still inside the bag. Everything fits inside the bag, all controllers, games and cords. All he does is unzips the sides to set up the system. No need to take it out the bag unless he wants to. Great for those on the move.

We bought this for our nephew, who had been bringing his PS3 over in its original box. This provided protection, but was clunky to carry and obvious in what it contained. Also, packing and unpacking was always a process.

With this case, his console is well protected from bumps and scratches, and prying eyes that don't need to know what it contains.

There is more than enough room for all connecting cables and controller, games and/or DVDs, and venting for the heat that it puts out. The velcro closures are strong. Carrying all of this is much easier with a comfortable handle.

A very good price for a very good product.

This is such a great case! It is very easy to transport from one house to the next and you can even play directly from the case! You just need to undo the bottom velcro, plug in the cords, and you are good to go! There is ventilation on the sides of the case so your PS3 doesn't over heat. I suggest placing a towel between the velco scraps that hold in the PS3, and actual PS3 itself to prevent scratching. The material inside is very soft, and the outside is a thicker, harder material. A negative is that it doesn't seem to hold my dvds/games in the case very well, they slide around and sometimes slip out when I open the case. Otherwise it's a great case and I'd recommend it for people who transport their PS3 alot.

Edit 02/09/08: Still in good condition, and I have yet to take it out of the case since purchase!!!

This is a great case! It carries the PS3 along with games, dvd's and the controlers for the system. It has a lot of space and is made well. My husband is always taking it with him when he's on CQ in the Army. It protects the PS3 and everything else I mentioned very well. It also was a great price!

I bought this case so I could transfer my beloved PS3 from my university (UC Berkeley) all the way down to LA. the case itslef is built very well and looks great! Contrary to what others say it DOES come with a very sturdy shoulder strap with small pad.

One main perk of the case is that it DOES NOT SAY sony or ps3 anywhere! I have quite a walk from my train stop to my apartment and not showing some punk kids what exactly i am carrying is a huge plus.

The main accessory pocket is fully velcro and is tough as nails. It is easy to access and has plenty of room for two controllers, PSP case, WMD case, 1ft HDMI cable, USB cable, and power cable.

The units idea is apparant as a Go-Play package. The vents on the sides and velcro flap bottom make it easy to hook up to any tv without taking the ps3 out. I personally dont do it myself but for some it may be a great idea.

I have already traveled with this case as a carry on from LAX to SFO and its awesome. The ps3 was secure and the flaps holding my game discs never budged.

The reason for the 4 stars is as follows,

1) There are only two straps securing the ps3. Now these straps are like rubber bands in the sense that the tighter you stretch them the more secure the ps3. The only problems is there is only about 2 inchs of velcro on the tips making proper tightening impossible! You have to settle for "Medium-tight" with the two straps.

2) The straps them selves are places to wide apart. The one closer to the face of the system slides off due to the contoure of the ps3! Now you got only one strap securing the ps3!

3) The final little problem is like others have mentioned. The straps scratch the ps3 surface a tiny bit. I simply solved this by placing the units in the thin foam material it was packaged in while in the original box.

The verdict: I would recommend this case to a friend as it serves its purpose very well. Again i have already traveled with it and it worked great. My initial fears of the velcro straps faded away when the ps3 barely budged through out the trip. The velcro bottom as some people worry about it not a problem! the opening is too small for the ps3 to "slip out" so even if you open the heavy duty velcro the ps3 is fine!

As of 8/18/08, this is the best case for the ps3 and it carrys a great price!