My Nes PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

redtornado · 11-08-2007, 07:41 PM

I just bought the 40gb PS3 with the Spiderman pack in, and the clerks in the electronics section asked me teasingly if I had purchased the extended warranty with it. Is seems they think that Sony doesnt even make the 40gb, they have a 3rd party make it.

Is this a good system? Should I take it back and get another version? So far I love my PS3 but I dont want a lemon.

Zaphod · 11-08-2007, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redtornado

I just bought the 40gb PS3 with the Spiderman pack in, and the clerks in the electronics section asked me if id teasingly if I had purchased the extended warranty with it. Is seems they think that Sony doesnt even make the 40gb, they have a 3rd party make it.

Is this a good system? Should I take it back and get another version? So far I love my PS3 but I dont want a lemon.

FUD...nothing but FUD...

There is nothing wrong with the 40 GB PS3, I don't know how, for a system that is almost identical to its bigger brothers on the inside can have sooooo many problems that the others don't have...

Tok · 11-08-2007, 07:43 PM

Anything to scare you to get to get an unnecessary extended warranty. Pure profit for the store.

Grisle · 11-08-2007, 07:43 PM

I can't see Sony sending this to a third party. Maybe someone here can answer you, but I'd ask in the Insider's Thread cause they have a Sony insider. I doubt very highly that anyone other than Sony makes the 40GB PS3.

Borrik · 11-08-2007, 07:51 PM

They were joking with you because the PS3 has like a .2% falure rating. It is a very reliable system and has been since the initial launch with the 60 gig system.

The service warrenty is more for the X-bot 360... like a 40% failure rating on that joke of a system...

Don't worry, you chose well grasshopper!

Welcome to the fold!

bhampton · 11-08-2007, 07:52 PM

Depending on the store I think it can be worth the money.

I bought a 60GB launch system last Nov from WalMart. It was of course $600 and for $60 I could extend the warranty from 1 to 3 years. (the same warranty was only $30 on the 20GB version because it was under $500.)

So,.. my warranty would end in a few days but instead I've still got 2 years.

I use the heck out of my PS3 every day. I netflix like crazy (though I always wipe off those discs before using them in my PS3) and I have 45 Blu Rays and hundreds of DVD's and I play Ps2 games and PS3 demos and all kinds of stuff.

Basically I think it's worth $30 for the comming year and $30 for the year after that to know that if anything happens WalMart will just give me a new one.

That said,.. it's performed flawlessly thus far and I think I'll never use the warranty.

-Brian

Luis_A51 · 11-08-2007, 07:54 PM

Stores will say just about anything to get you to buy extended warranties. They make incredible amounts of money off of them.

Ive noticed that they're getting out of hand. They offer extended warranties for things like Guitar Hero now!!! And in Futureshop they have "Gold Plan" warranties with laptops: 3 years, and a bunch of overpriced accessories for about %50 of the cost of the laptop!!! My Gf bought one and of course I told the clerk we didnt want it but he was extremely pushy to the point of giving me a dirty look, but we didnt cave.

bubs · 11-10-2007, 02:44 PM

They are just saying that because there is no other way to explain the low price. They are mad about buying an xbox.

I bought a 3yr extended warranty, I think it's worth it. At least for peace of mind.

red_5ive · 11-10-2007, 03:45 PM

I agree with the other posts, they're just trying to sell you the extended warranty. I bought my 60gb PS3 at Best Buy, and the guy tried to sell me a 2 yr. warranty for I think $150 after making a pitch that it's a very high end system in a compact box and that it would only last 2 years. So I handed the box back to him and told him nevermind because I don't even want to deal with having to return a game system, even under warranty after 2 years. He pretty much stumbled over his words at that point and said "oh you'll be fine, it's more for just in case." If I didn't have my 2 giddy sons with me and the PS3 was a "partial" b-day present for my oldest, I'd have walked out and bought it elsewhere.

On the other hand, I think ext. warranties are good if they're reasonably priced, or if you're buying an XB 360

(I own a 360 btw and I love it). Bottom line, though, I refuse to buy something that a salesperson tries to sell out of fear.

Beta-guy · 11-10-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubs

They are just saying that because there is no other way to explain the low price. They are mad about buying an xbox.

I bought a 3yr extended warranty, I think it's worth it. At least for peace of mind.

same here, the only thing that bothers me I have have the 60 GB IF my PS3 breaks will I get another 60 GB (I doubt it) probably a 80 GB with reduced PS2 emulation...

Magic · 11-10-2007, 03:51 PM

There was some rumors flying around about a 40% failure rate on the 40gb systems. Everything that I have read has said this is totally and completely false. Here is one such ashort article that says exactly that:

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/2119.html

You should not experience any problems.

BStecke · 11-10-2007, 04:01 PM

Anybody else think this was going to be about Nintendo software emulation?

red_5ive · 11-10-2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BStecke

Anybody else think this was going to be about Nintendo software emulation?

It was the first thing I thought of when I saw "Nes".

WickyWoo · 11-10-2007, 04:22 PM

Sony hires third parties to assemble all their systems. They just used a new factory for the 40GB

dialog_gvf · 11-10-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic

There was some rumors flying around about a 40% failure rate on the 40gb systems. Everything that I have read has said this is totally and completely false. Here is one such ashort article that says exactly that:

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/2119.html

You should not experience any problems.

Sounds like an attempt by a certain other side to feed FUD into the mix.

DefTechPioElite · 11-10-2007, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red_5ive

I agree with the other posts, they're just trying to sell you the extended warranty. I bought my 60gb PS3 at Best Buy, and the guy tried to sell me a 2 yr. warranty for I think $150 after making a pitch that it's a very high end system in a compact box and that it would only last 2 years. So I handed the box back to him and told him nevermind because I don't even want to deal with having to return a game system, even under warranty after 2 years. He pretty much stumbled over his words at that point and said "oh you'll be fine, it's more for just in case." If I didn't have my 2 giddy sons with me and the PS3 was a "partial" b-day present for my oldest, I'd have walked out and bought it elsewhere.

On the other hand, I think ext. warranties are good if they're reasonably priced, or if you're buying an XB 360

(I own a 360 btw and I love it). Bottom line, though, I refuse to buy something that a salesperson tries to sell out of fear.

I bought my 60gig @ best buy Nov 17 with 2 year warranty for 100. It's worth it, my PS3 started freezing several times a day within 8 months, I was shocked, but best buy gave me an 80gig no questions asked. Always buy the warranty for any game system.

Beta-guy · 11-10-2007, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefTechPioElite

I bought my 60gig @ best buy Nov 17 with 2 year warranty for 100. It's worth it, my PS3 started freezing several times a day within 8 months, I was shocked, but best buy gave me an 80gig no questions asked. Always buy the warranty for any game system.

that's what I'm afraid of you lost a bit of functionality of the PS3 the 80 GB uses software emulation while the 60 GB version is HW emulation.

talbers23 · 11-10-2007, 05:21 PM

nice choice on the ps3. i was a hardcore supporter of xbox and xbox 360 but have come to realize the power of the ps3 and what it can and will do in the future.

ps3andlovinit · 11-10-2007, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

Depending on the store I think it can be worth the money.

I bought a 60GB launch system last Nov from WalMart. It was of course $600 and for $60 I could extend the warranty from 1 to 3 years. (the same warranty was only $30 on the 20GB version because it was under $500.)

So,.. my warranty would end in a few days but instead I've still got 2 years.

I use the heck out of my PS3 every day. I netflix like crazy (though I always wipe off those discs before using them in my PS3) and I have 45 Blu Rays and hundreds of DVD's and I play Ps2 games and PS3 demos and all kinds of stuff.

Basically I think it's worth $30 for the comming year and $30 for the year after that to know that if anything happens WalMart will just give me a new one.

That said,.. it's performed flawlessly thus far and I think I'll never use the warranty.

-Brian

BestBuy are a rip-off for warranties and something I'm not a big fan of...but for $60 I'd have to say that might have made even me bite. I think that was a pretty good deal..especially at launch time when the reliability was unknown..even now with the great reliability still think that was a pretty good deal.

crackinhedz · 11-10-2007, 05:25 PM

...for a second there, I thought this thread was about putting an emulator on your PS3?!!

...lets see the 360 do that.

(and you wanna talk about failure ratings???

)

11-08-2007, 07:41 PM	#1
redtornado Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Fox Valley, Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:323 Digital collection:159 Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:553	My Nes PS3 I just bought the 40gb PS3 with the Spiderman pack in, and the clerks in the electronics section asked me teasingly if I had purchased the extended warranty with it. Is seems they think that Sony doesnt even make the 40gb, they have a 3rd party make it. Is this a good system? Should I take it back and get another version? So far I love my PS3 but I dont want a lemon. Last edited by redtornado; 11-09-2007 at 02:48 AM.

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11-08-2007, 07:43 PM	#3
Tok Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Mar A Lago 4K collection:1032 Blu-ray collection:1844 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	Anything to scare you to get to get an unnecessary extended warranty. Pure profit for the store.

11-08-2007, 07:43 PM	#4
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	I can't see Sony sending this to a third party. Maybe someone here can answer you, but I'd ask in the Insider's Thread cause they have a Sony insider. I doubt very highly that anyone other than Sony makes the 40GB PS3.

11-08-2007, 07:51 PM	#5
Borrik Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:37	They were joking with you because the PS3 has like a .2% falure rating. It is a very reliable system and has been since the initial launch with the 60 gig system. The service warrenty is more for the X-bot 360... like a 40% failure rating on that joke of a system... Don't worry, you chose well grasshopper! Welcome to the fold!

11-08-2007, 07:52 PM	#6
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:989 Blu-ray collection:2545 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Depending on the store I think it can be worth the money. I bought a 60GB launch system last Nov from WalMart. It was of course $600 and for $60 I could extend the warranty from 1 to 3 years. (the same warranty was only $30 on the 20GB version because it was under $500.) So,.. my warranty would end in a few days but instead I've still got 2 years. I use the heck out of my PS3 every day. I netflix like crazy (though I always wipe off those discs before using them in my PS3) and I have 45 Blu Rays and hundreds of DVD's and I play Ps2 games and PS3 demos and all kinds of stuff. Basically I think it's worth $30 for the comming year and $30 for the year after that to know that if anything happens WalMart will just give me a new one. That said,.. it's performed flawlessly thus far and I think I'll never use the warranty. -Brian

11-08-2007, 07:54 PM	#7
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	Stores will say just about anything to get you to buy extended warranties. They make incredible amounts of money off of them. Ive noticed that they're getting out of hand. They offer extended warranties for things like Guitar Hero now!!! And in Futureshop they have "Gold Plan" warranties with laptops: 3 years, and a bunch of overpriced accessories for about %50 of the cost of the laptop!!! My Gf bought one and of course I told the clerk we didnt want it but he was extremely pushy to the point of giving me a dirty look, but we didnt cave.

11-10-2007, 02:44 PM	#8
bubs Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Montreal	They are just saying that because there is no other way to explain the low price. They are mad about buying an xbox. I bought a 3yr extended warranty, I think it's worth it. At least for peace of mind.

11-10-2007, 03:45 PM	#9
red_5ive Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The 'state' of Southern California Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1023 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	I agree with the other posts, they're just trying to sell you the extended warranty. I bought my 60gb PS3 at Best Buy, and the guy tried to sell me a 2 yr. warranty for I think $150 after making a pitch that it's a very high end system in a compact box and that it would only last 2 years. So I handed the box back to him and told him nevermind because I don't even want to deal with having to return a game system, even under warranty after 2 years. He pretty much stumbled over his words at that point and said "oh you'll be fine, it's more for just in case." If I didn't have my 2 giddy sons with me and the PS3 was a "partial" b-day present for my oldest, I'd have walked out and bought it elsewhere. On the other hand, I think ext. warranties are good if they're reasonably priced, or if you're buying an XB 360 (I own a 360 btw and I love it). Bottom line, though, I refuse to buy something that a salesperson tries to sell out of fear.

11-10-2007, 03:51 PM	#11
Magic Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Grand Rapids, MI 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:530 DVD collection:352 MA collection:40 Digital collection:197 Trading Score:1	There was some rumors flying around about a 40% failure rate on the 40gb systems. Everything that I have read has said this is totally and completely false. Here is one such ashort article that says exactly that: http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/2119.html You should not experience any problems.

11-10-2007, 04:01 PM	#12
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	Anybody else think this was going to be about Nintendo software emulation?

11-10-2007, 04:22 PM	#14
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Sony hires third parties to assemble all their systems. They just used a new factory for the 40GB

11-10-2007, 05:21 PM	#18
talbers23 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:24 iTunes collection:45	nice choice on the ps3. i was a hardcore supporter of xbox and xbox 360 but have come to realize the power of the ps3 and what it can and will do in the future.

11-10-2007, 05:25 PM	#20
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	...for a second there, I thought this thread was about putting an emulator on your PS3?!! ...lets see the 360 do that. (and you wanna talk about failure ratings??? )

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