My first ps3 glitch. - Blu-ray Forum

BTBuck1 · 12-09-2006, 05:10 PM

Last night while watching Superman the movie on it, during the balcony scene where Lois meets Sups and they go flying it froze. I couldnt press forward or anything, but pressing the PS button did allow for the option of turning off system/controller. I reset it and it played fine after. Just wondering what you guys can make of it. Am I on my way to warranty like i did with my 360, or could this just be an isolated incident?

Josh · 12-09-2006, 05:17 PM

If you can't duplicate the problem, then it was nothing more than a glitch. There is a lot of technology in these boxes, its not going to work 100% all the time.

SDK · 12-09-2006, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by joshd2012

There is a lot of technology in these boxes

And it is always good to turn it off if you are not currently using it, i.e. WiFi/net/charging/etc...

JTK · 12-09-2006, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SDK

And it is always good to turn it off if you are not currently using it, i.e. WiFi/net/charging/etc...

Not trite advice, especially as warm as these PS3's get.

BTBuck1 · 12-09-2006, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SDK

And it is always good to turn it off if you are not currently using it, i.e. WiFi/net/charging/etc...

turn off from main switch in rear, or just the normal standby power down? because i never turn off the main power...but i always shutdown using the controller when i'm not using.

I noticed my cable box that sits directly under the ps3 is only seperated by a think glass shelf. The cable box puts out an equal amount of heat to the ps3, probably a good idea to power the cable box off when playing ps3.

JTK · 12-09-2006, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian@BBY

turn off from main switch in rear, or just the normal standby power down? because i never turn off the main power...but i always shutdown using the controller when i'm not using.

That's good enough.

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I noticed my cable box that sits directly under the ps3 is only seperated by a think glass shelf. The cable box puts out an equal amount of heat to the ps3, probably a good idea to power the cable box off when playing ps3.

Either that and/or give both these components more space from one another.

I've noticed that cable and sat. boxes never really "turn off" anyways.

Deciazulado · 12-10-2006, 02:42 AM

Brian, maybe a silent small fan to circulate air around them? Air convection works wonders even if low but steady.

DaveFi · 12-10-2006, 03:37 AM

I just finished watching it just this second and had no problems whatsoever.

Dave · 12-10-2006, 07:44 AM

People. Get real. It happens. PCs crash, mobile phones crash, MACs crash, even we do mistakes. ITS NORMAL. Nothing to worry about it!

Blackraven · 12-10-2006, 07:52 AM

Best advice:

Avoid being an early adopter

To avoid glitches, problems, errors, defects, always wait at least a year before buying the product.

This is true as latter builds of products are ALWAYS better than the ones made before it.

This is your best bet to avoid stuff like these.

Another example is like the XBOX 360. Current 90nm proccessor produce toooo much heat (includes model made from Nov. 2005 up to Dec. 06). Those who wait for the 65-nm units to be put are the ones who are spared from excessive heat and super-noisy fan spinning.

Same goes for Wii. The early adopters got the defective wrist straps. Starting January next year, these should be fixed.

That's why, in order to get the most, you should always wait just a little before making a move

Avoid being an early adopter

SDK · 12-10-2006, 08:08 AM

Actually I was thinking about turning off features that are not currently needed, like when watching Blu-ray you might turn of WiFi (if possible), unplug ethernet, don't charge via USB and stuff like that, but powering down the system might be helpful as well

JTK · 12-10-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

People. Get real. It happens. PCs crash, mobile phones crash, MACs crash, even we do mistakes. ITS NORMAL. Nothing to worry about it!

It is if it happens with worsening degrees like that Toshiba HD-DVD player I had here during the summer...which I seriously doubt will happen here and I have yet to hear about any BD related product having the miserable track record those POS Toshiba players have.

It is something he has to keep an eye on and be prepared to deal with.

hyperdine · 12-10-2006, 03:50 PM

Just had my first game-related glitch today. I downloaded the new F1 Formula Racing demo from the Playstation store and it looks like it may have corrupted my Resistance Fall of Man save file. Now I have to start from the beginning all over again

Fortunately, it's a great game, so I won't suffer too much

Incidentally, I played the F1 demo and WOW. It really looks and plays great and it's still an early build!

JTK · 12-10-2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hyperdine

Just had my first game-related glitch today. I downloaded the new F1 Formula Racing demo from the Playstation store and it looks like it may have corrupted my Resistance Fall of Man save file. Now I have to start from the beginning all over again

That's bizarre.

BTBuck1 · 12-10-2006, 05:03 PM

funny, i haven't had a single issue since this weird freeze up the othernight.

also ironic, after reading this...my ericsson w810i locked up trying to connect to a kodak blue-tooth printer

a hard reset fixed it.

interesting i'm not worried about my phone, yet im cautious of my ps3

ay221 · 12-11-2006, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SDK

And it is always good to turn it off if you are not currently using it, i.e. WiFi/net/charging/etc...

Me personally, I am not into using net on a game console. I also use my computer for charging the controller. I heard some people were going to try to use the usb port of their cable/sat boxes to see if that works.

BTBuck1 · 12-14-2006, 05:37 PM

6 days later, i've watched a movie (or 2) every night since, plus gaming...haven't had any issues.

theknub · 12-14-2006, 05:40 PM

i think it's the old addage "ish happens"

ProvenFlipper · 12-14-2006, 06:39 PM

My PS3 froze last night while watching Fantastic Four. It still responded to the controller, as I was able to bring up the OSD and the PS button still worked.

Oh well... I popped it into the Sammy and resumed playback with no problem.

PS3 · 01-28-2007, 09:21 PM

every thing has glitchs. Nothing in the world that uses power is glitch free

12-09-2006, 05:10 PM	#1
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	My first ps3 glitch. Last night while watching Superman the movie on it, during the balcony scene where Lois meets Sups and they go flying it froze. I couldnt press forward or anything, but pressing the PS button did allow for the option of turning off system/controller. I reset it and it played fine after. Just wondering what you guys can make of it. Am I on my way to warranty like i did with my 360, or could this just be an isolated incident?

12-14-2006, 05:37 PM	#17
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	update 6 days later, i've watched a movie (or 2) every night since, plus gaming...haven't had any issues.

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12-09-2006, 05:17 PM	#2
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	If you can't duplicate the problem, then it was nothing more than a glitch. There is a lot of technology in these boxes, its not going to work 100% all the time.

12-10-2006, 02:42 AM	#7
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7044 DVD collection:4044	Brian, maybe a silent small fan to circulate air around them? Air convection works wonders even if low but steady.

12-10-2006, 03:37 AM	#8
DaveFi Special Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:362 Trading Score:4	I just finished watching it just this second and had no problems whatsoever.

12-10-2006, 07:44 AM	#9
Dave Expert Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Somewhere	People. Get real. It happens. PCs crash, mobile phones crash, MACs crash, even we do mistakes. ITS NORMAL. Nothing to worry about it!

12-10-2006, 07:52 AM	#10
Blackraven Expert Member Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Makati, Philippines	Best advice: Avoid being an early adopter To avoid glitches, problems, errors, defects, always wait at least a year before buying the product. This is true as latter builds of products are ALWAYS better than the ones made before it. This is your best bet to avoid stuff like these. Another example is like the XBOX 360. Current 90nm proccessor produce toooo much heat (includes model made from Nov. 2005 up to Dec. 06). Those who wait for the 65-nm units to be put are the ones who are spared from excessive heat and super-noisy fan spinning. Same goes for Wii. The early adopters got the defective wrist straps. Starting January next year, these should be fixed. That's why, in order to get the most, you should always wait just a little before making a move Avoid being an early adopter

12-10-2006, 08:08 AM	#11
SDK Member Member since:Nov 2006	Actually I was thinking about turning off features that are not currently needed, like when watching Blu-ray you might turn of WiFi (if possible), unplug ethernet, don't charge via USB and stuff like that, but powering down the system might be helpful as well

12-10-2006, 03:50 PM	#13
hyperdine Senior Member Member since:Sep 2006	Just had my first game-related glitch today. I downloaded the new F1 Formula Racing demo from the Playstation store and it looks like it may have corrupted my Resistance Fall of Man save file. Now I have to start from the beginning all over again Fortunately, it's a great game, so I won't suffer too much Incidentally, I played the F1 demo and WOW. It really looks and plays great and it's still an early build!

12-10-2006, 05:03 PM	#15
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	funny, i haven't had a single issue since this weird freeze up the othernight. also ironic, after reading this...my ericsson w810i locked up trying to connect to a kodak blue-tooth printer a hard reset fixed it. interesting i'm not worried about my phone, yet im cautious of my ps3

12-14-2006, 05:40 PM	#18
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	i think it's the old addage "ish happens"

12-14-2006, 06:39 PM	#19
ProvenFlipper Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:901 Trading Score:1	My PS3 froze last night while watching Fantastic Four. It still responded to the controller, as I was able to bring up the OSD and the PS button still worked. Oh well... I popped it into the Sammy and resumed playback with no problem.

01-28-2007, 09:21 PM	#20
PS3 Junior Member Member since:Jan 2007	every thing has glitchs. Nothing in the world that uses power is glitch free

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