PS3 Error: "This is an invalid disc" & freezing

[Schrute Farms]

I have gotten the following errors in the last 24 hours:

1. "This is an invalid disc"
2. The system freezes during the PS3 menu
3. The picture freezes during playback


I thought I needed a software update, but my PS3 told me I had the most current updates.

I tried a quick format, then restarted the PS3. I tried another movie and I got the "invalid disc" error again.

The system played movies fine yesterday. Now my PS3 won't play COD4, The Prestige, Transporter, or Shooter. All give me the "invalid disc" error.

HELP!

[CptGreedle]

It is possible you have an HD DVD. WB got some of the Harry Potter discs mixed up. They accidentally but HD DVD discs in the Blu-ray cases for some titles.
Check this out first, and try a different movie.

[Nooff]

Originally Posted by Schrute Farms

I have gotten the following errors in the last 24 hours:

1. "This is an invalid disc"
2. The system freezes during the PS3 menu
3. The picture freezes during playback
HELP!

See, almost 10 million people hate HD DVD, the PS3 tells them so

[Schrute Farms]

No offense ya'll, but I wouldn't have posted this without trying other movies. Thanks anyway.

My PS3 won't play COD4, The Prestige, Transporter, or Shooter. All give me the "invalid disc" error.

[miked924]

I had the exact same problem a year ago, the drive is basically f*cked. BDs would freeze about 30 min into the movie no matter what disc it was, after that it wouldn't load others at all. Games would freeze now and then, DVDs would never freeze though. Call Sony and tell them problem and if you're still under the warranty and you have the receipt they will overnight you an empty box to return your system, cables and controller. They should send you out a new system.

[Schrute Farms]

Originally Posted by miked924

I had the exact same problem a year ago, the drive is basically f*cked. BDs would freeze about 30 min into the movie no matter what disc it was, after that it wouldn't load others at all. Games would freeze now and then, DVDs would never freeze though. Call Sony and tell them problem and if you're still under the warranty and you have the receipt they will overnight you an empty box to return your system, cables and controller. They should send you out a new system.

Thanks Miked924. That is what's happening with my system. Will they respond if I emailed them? I didn't want to wait on the phone for the projected 15 minutes for a Sony agent to pick up.

Also, I just have the Gamestop Gift receipt. Will that suffice?

[miked924]

Originally Posted by Schrute Farms

Thanks Miked924. That is what's happening with my system. Will they respond if I emailed them? I didn't want to wait on the phone for the projected 15 minutes for a Sony agent to pick up.

Also, I just have the Gamestop Gift receipt. Will that suffice?

You're going to have to call them unfortunately, the wait may be a little long but you want to take care of this with someone on the phone. As long as the receipt shows proof it was purchased in the last year but I guess you should probably check with them. Make sure they know you want to swap out your system for a new one because restoring factory settings will not fix this.

[Jacobisthe]

Originally Posted by Schrute Farms

No offense ya'll, but I wouldn't have posted this without trying other movies. Thanks anyway.

My PS3 won't play COD4, The Prestige, Transporter, or Shooter. All give me the "invalid disc" error.

call sony and see what they say.

[Living Near Shamu]

Originally Posted by Jacobisthe

call sony and see what they say.

He already called and is getting a replacement.

[Schrute Farms]

I got my PS3 back from Sony today and was wondering...

Did I hear or read something about waiting 24 hours before turning it on to prevent condensation from messing up the system? It is cold and raining outside so should I let the system acclimate to the inside temp?