PS3 Extended Warranty? Yes or No? - Blu-ray Forum

fingersdlp · 07-10-2007, 02:32 PM

What is the general opinion on these for a PS3? Which retailer has the best deal? Thanks

devils3023 · 07-10-2007, 02:36 PM

I got mine at circuit city and bought the 2yr extended plan just for the piece of mind since the ps3 has so much technology packed into it. I got the plan for only $80 (employee price) but I think it's only like $120 for regular customers. We also offer an accidental damage plan too in case u drop kick it across the room u can still get it replaced!!! lol... i believe the accidental damage plan is like $180 for 2yrs.

BStecke · 07-10-2007, 02:50 PM

Best Buy's 2 year replacement plan is $100 if I remember, and that was before the price drop so it might be cheaper. With that you walk in and get a new one if yours breaks. It doesn't cover physical damage, but it's not like you carry it around with you and are dropping it. I got it . . . I know I sound old, but I'm not, I'm 26, but things don't seem to be made the way they used to. My NES still works, while I'm on my third Xbox 360 and second PS2.

bferr1 · 07-10-2007, 03:25 PM

^ And I was told by two different employees that the BB replacement plan is renewable after the first two years. I'll definitely renew when that time comes.

DezNutz · 07-10-2007, 03:52 PM

I would not buy one if I where you, save your money and get some games, controllers, or movies.

The PS3 has a reported less than 1% failure rate, not worth the $60-$110 additonal bucks if you ask me. Also the warranty it comes with will more than cover that 1%.

Now if you where getting a 360 with 33% failure rate, than by all means by the warranty.

jedisinclair · 07-10-2007, 04:00 PM

DezNutz ... I'm with you. I didn't purchase protection plan... used the money for extras! I know some people want the extra "peace of mind" so I respect that, but I'm not putting extra money in Best Buy's pocket.

babyBlu · 07-10-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DezNutz

The PS3 has a reported less than 1% failure rate. Now if you where getting a 360 with 33% failure rate, than by all means by the warranty.

I was about to mention the same thing, the PS3 is very reliable. I did not buy the warranty and am not nervous at all, I even stand my PS3 vertically (gasp!!!).

But if you need peace of mind, I can understand.

Blu Tiger · 07-10-2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DezNutz

Now if you where getting a 360 with 33% failure rate, than by all means by the warranty.

Nope, MS just extended their manufactured warranty for three years. No need for the replacement plan with them.

Blus Brother · 07-10-2007, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DezNutz

I would not buy one if I where you, save your money and get some games, controllers, or movies.

The PS3 has a reported less than 1% failure rate, not worth the $60-$110 additonal bucks if you ask me. Also the warranty it comes with will more than cover that 1%.

Now if you where getting a 360 with 33% failure rate, than by all means by the warranty.

I agree. Extended warranties are only out there to make the store more money - rule of thumb for electronics is, if it doesnt break within the first year, it will probably last a long time.

AlaskaDon · 07-10-2007, 08:03 PM

I purchased the extended warranty from Best Buy, mainly because they mentioned at check out "Look what happened with the Xbox 360". If I was buying it now rather than last December, I'm not sure if I still would purchase it. I think I probably still would. I tend to follow the reasoning that it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

gvortex7 · 07-10-2007, 08:27 PM

Actually, I just did a little research on Sonystyle.com regarding Sony's extended service plans, and price-wise they seem unbeatable. Just check out this link:

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...151&langId=-1#

Just click on "PRICING" on the above listed webpage.

gvortex7 · 07-10-2007, 08:30 PM

When you look at the link above, just go to the price range of the PS3 and it'll give you options for 2, 3 or 4 years. There are even options for accidental damage as well. The most expensive plan (including accidental damage protection) is the 4 year one at $119.99. That's a great price in my opinion.

pedigree · 07-10-2007, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvortex7

Actually, I just did a little research on Sonystyle.com regarding Sony's extended service plans, and price-wise they seem unbeatable. Just check out this link:

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...151&langId=-1#

Just click on "PRICING" on the above listed webpage.

this is like... 8 hours too late lol... could have saved me 20 BUCKS!

GasCat · 07-10-2007, 10:01 PM

You should definitely get a service plan or a replacement plan. My first PS3 kept locking up. This is the first generation and no one knows what will happen down the line. They are not that expensive.

If mine breaks, I take it to Best Buy and they hand me a new one. Nice!

07-10-2007, 02:32 PM	#1
fingersdlp Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Trading Score:1	PS3 Extended Warranty? Yes or No? What is the general opinion on these for a PS3? Which retailer has the best deal? Thanks

07-10-2007, 08:27 PM	#11
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Actually, I just did a little research on Sonystyle.com regarding Sony's extended service plans, and price-wise they seem unbeatable. Just check out this link: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...151&langId=-1# Just click on "PRICING" on the above listed webpage. Last edited by gvortex7; 07-10-2007 at 08:33 PM.

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07-10-2007, 02:36 PM	#2
devils3023 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:wayne, nj	I got mine at circuit city and bought the 2yr extended plan just for the piece of mind since the ps3 has so much technology packed into it. I got the plan for only $80 (employee price) but I think it's only like $120 for regular customers. We also offer an accidental damage plan too in case u drop kick it across the room u can still get it replaced!!! lol... i believe the accidental damage plan is like $180 for 2yrs.

07-10-2007, 02:50 PM	#3
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Best Buy's 2 year replacement plan is $100 if I remember, and that was before the price drop so it might be cheaper. With that you walk in and get a new one if yours breaks. It doesn't cover physical damage, but it's not like you carry it around with you and are dropping it. I got it . . . I know I sound old, but I'm not, I'm 26, but things don't seem to be made the way they used to. My NES still works, while I'm on my third Xbox 360 and second PS2.

07-10-2007, 03:25 PM	#4
bferr1 Banned Member since:Sep 2006 Location:MA Trading Score:18	^ And I was told by two different employees that the BB replacement plan is renewable after the first two years. I'll definitely renew when that time comes.

07-10-2007, 03:52 PM	#5
DezNutz Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:24	I would not buy one if I where you, save your money and get some games, controllers, or movies. The PS3 has a reported less than 1% failure rate, not worth the $60-$110 additonal bucks if you ask me. Also the warranty it comes with will more than cover that 1%. Now if you where getting a 360 with 33% failure rate, than by all means by the warranty.

07-10-2007, 04:00 PM	#6
jedisinclair Senior Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:3	DezNutz ... I'm with you. I didn't purchase protection plan... used the money for extras! I know some people want the extra "peace of mind" so I respect that, but I'm not putting extra money in Best Buy's pocket.

07-10-2007, 08:03 PM	#10
AlaskaDon Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Tennessee Blu-ray collection:-	I purchased the extended warranty from Best Buy, mainly because they mentioned at check out "Look what happened with the Xbox 360". If I was buying it now rather than last December, I'm not sure if I still would purchase it. I think I probably still would. I tend to follow the reasoning that it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

07-10-2007, 08:30 PM	#12
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	When you look at the link above, just go to the price range of the PS3 and it'll give you options for 2, 3 or 4 years. There are even options for accidental damage as well. The most expensive plan (including accidental damage protection) is the 4 year one at $119.99. That's a great price in my opinion.

07-10-2007, 10:01 PM	#14
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	You should definitely get a service plan or a replacement plan. My first PS3 kept locking up. This is the first generation and no one knows what will happen down the line. They are not that expensive. If mine breaks, I take it to Best Buy and they hand me a new one. Nice!

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