So how many PS3's have burned out for you? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

SDon1969 · 10-14-2008, 05:15 PM

I am still on my original 80 GB PS3 from January 2008, so it isn't too old yet. Knock on wood.

JoeKickass · 10-14-2008, 05:19 PM

I have the feeling I'm just unlucky in this particular situation.

It's just so frustrating because I'm locked in! Too much money invested in games/accessories to totally abandon the platform, but yet, too many invaluable features to live without it. The PS3 is such a woman.

Moefiz · 10-14-2008, 05:21 PM

Nada...Zip....Zero....40GB.going strong.

owa · 10-14-2008, 05:25 PM

No problems with either of my 60-gig PS3s. I bought one around launch time (US) and one when the folding@home client was released.

aphex · 10-14-2008, 05:35 PM

0 since launch also

my 60gb is now a 320gb and I also have the metal gear solid 40gb
Both have been perfect.

PS3-Playb3yond · 10-14-2008, 06:50 PM

Stil have my launch 60GB PS3.

PS34EVER · 10-14-2008, 06:53 PM

December of '06 60 GB system. Mine hasn't been turned off since sometime in April. Over a half of a year of Folding and just forgetting that it's been on. I also watch Blu's or play games nearly every day. Sony built an indestructible machine.

Sorry to hear about everyone else's bad luck.

Wreck · 10-14-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PS34EVER

December of '06 60 GB system. Mine hasn't been turned off since sometime in April. Over a half of a year of Folding and just forgetting that it's been on. I also watch Blu's or play games nearly every day. Sony built an indestructible machine.

Sorry to hear about everyone else's bad luck.

Hey, it could happen to you!

davidxiphoid · 10-14-2008, 07:14 PM

never had a problem. 60 gb since launch

aaaa6344 · 10-14-2008, 07:19 PM

sounds like some people got unlucky unfortunately, my ps3 still works perfectly (about a year in) and my brother's and cousins' (3 total) haven't had a single problem either. that said i don't know a single person whose 360 hasn't died on them or broke at least once

bhuyanp · 10-14-2008, 07:35 PM

60 gb PS3 since aug 2007. Used extensively and no issues so far.

X360 since april2007. 2 RRoD replacements so far.

cajmoyper · 10-14-2008, 08:00 PM

Zilcho. From March '07.

VinnAY · 10-14-2008, 08:13 PM

My 40gb's bd drive has taken a shit on itself twice since purchase at the end of Nov 07. Each time it was a warranted repair that didn't cost me anything other than being without it for the 2-3 weeks turn around time. People outside of their warranty have told me $150 charge by SCEA to repair theirs.

FYI the refurbs have a 90 day warranty, vs no warranty as the OP want's to believe.

So far I'm about 5 months into my 2d repair without an issue. This time around my system is noticeable louder, namely the fan. I don't know if they put in an upgraded fan or the original was defective and might have caused it to overheat. But I shouldn't have a thermal issue with the lite use it get's, plus it was out on the coffee table in the A/C...no way there should be a thermal "issue".

VinnAY · 10-14-2008, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VinnAY

My 40gb's bd drive has taken a shit on itself twice since purchase at the end of Nov 07. Each time it was a warranted repair that didn't cost me anything other than being without it for the 2-3 weeks turn around time. People outside of their warranty have told me $150 charge by SCEA to repair theirs.

FYI the refurbs have a 90 day warranty, vs no warranty as the OP want's to believe.

So far I'm about 5 months into my 2d repair without an issue. This time around my system is noticeable louder, namely the fan. I don't know if they put in an upgraded fan or the original was defective and might have caused it to overheat. But I shouldn't have a thermal issue with the lite use it get's, plus it was out on the coffee table in the A/C...no way there should be a thermal "issue".

Let me add that both times I *casually* noticed that I had left the game playing on pause or at the menu screen rather than stopping gameplay and going to the XMB. Both times, the next day it was dead. I make double sure to shutdown the whole thing when I stop now and never ever leave it on a game or movie menu screen.

rwpow · 10-14-2008, 10:58 PM

My 40gig PS3 burped up a BD drive at 10 months while watching Godfather 1. Sony's warranty service was easy and quick (1 week turnaround) and I received my original unit repaired with a 90-day warranty. It's been two days, and so far so good. BTW, the unit is in a cabinet, always kept open during playback, and is oriented vertically. By way of coincidence, the Directv HD receiver (the silver housing type), which also runs wicked hot, gave it up the same week. The replacement Directv HD receiver (black housing type) is running 30-40 deg cooler. I think heat is assassinating these things.

sodrock · 10-14-2008, 08:43 PM

Nov US launch. Only once did I have to reset after it wouldn't shut off.

hardcore_canadian · 10-14-2008, 08:44 PM

My Blu-ray Diode has died out once, and I had extended warranty from Future Shop. That's it however, no total system failure.

zweet77 · 10-14-2008, 08:48 PM

No problems with my 40gb Dec 07

darkpoet25 · 10-15-2008, 03:35 AM

Guess I'm lucky, had my 60 gig since late Nov. of 06 and no problems to report. Knock on wood it doesn't crap out on me.

Marquoz · 10-15-2008, 05:37 AM

So far I'm only down one PS3, and I think the new 2.5 update with the auto shutoff from inactivity will help save it's lifespan. I have a bad habit of leaving it spinning a disc for days on end before I go back and play it. (It needs a sleep timer, not an inactivity timer!)

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10-14-2008, 05:15 PM	#1
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I am still on my original 80 GB PS3 from January 2008, so it isn't too old yet. Knock on wood.

10-14-2008, 05:19 PM	#2
JoeKickass Member Member since:Aug 2007	I have the feeling I'm just unlucky in this particular situation. It's just so frustrating because I'm locked in! Too much money invested in games/accessories to totally abandon the platform, but yet, too many invaluable features to live without it. The PS3 is such a woman.

10-14-2008, 05:21 PM	#3
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Nada...Zip....Zero....40GB.going strong.

10-14-2008, 05:25 PM	#4
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	No problems with either of my 60-gig PS3s. I bought one around launch time (US) and one when the folding@home client was released.

10-14-2008, 05:35 PM	#5
aphex Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Scottsdale Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	0 since launch also my 60gb is now a 320gb and I also have the metal gear solid 40gb Both have been perfect.

10-14-2008, 06:50 PM	#6
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	Stil have my launch 60GB PS3.

10-14-2008, 06:53 PM	#7
PS34EVER Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Minnesota PSNetwork ID: Sic_Wild_Child Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:24	December of '06 60 GB system. Mine hasn't been turned off since sometime in April. Over a half of a year of Folding and just forgetting that it's been on. I also watch Blu's or play games nearly every day. Sony built an indestructible machine. Sorry to hear about everyone else's bad luck.

10-14-2008, 07:14 PM	#9
davidxiphoid Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:I live in D.C. Blu-ray collection:88 Trading Score:47	never had a problem. 60 gb since launch

10-14-2008, 07:19 PM	#10
aaaa6344 Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Trading Score:6	sounds like some people got unlucky unfortunately, my ps3 still works perfectly (about a year in) and my brother's and cousins' (3 total) haven't had a single problem either. that said i don't know a single person whose 360 hasn't died on them or broke at least once

10-14-2008, 07:35 PM	#11
bhuyanp Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	60 gb PS3 since aug 2007. Used extensively and no issues so far. X360 since april2007. 2 RRoD replacements so far.

10-14-2008, 08:00 PM	#12
cajmoyper Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:182	Zilcho. From March '07.

10-14-2008, 08:13 PM	#13
VinnAY Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	My 40gb's bd drive has taken a shit on itself twice since purchase at the end of Nov 07. Each time it was a warranted repair that didn't cost me anything other than being without it for the 2-3 weeks turn around time. People outside of their warranty have told me $150 charge by SCEA to repair theirs. FYI the refurbs have a 90 day warranty, vs no warranty as the OP want's to believe. So far I'm about 5 months into my 2d repair without an issue. This time around my system is noticeable louder, namely the fan. I don't know if they put in an upgraded fan or the original was defective and might have caused it to overheat. But I shouldn't have a thermal issue with the lite use it get's, plus it was out on the coffee table in the A/C...no way there should be a thermal "issue".

10-14-2008, 10:58 PM	#15
rwpow Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Sonoma, CA	My 40gig PS3 burped up a BD drive at 10 months while watching Godfather 1. Sony's warranty service was easy and quick (1 week turnaround) and I received my original unit repaired with a 90-day warranty. It's been two days, and so far so good. BTW, the unit is in a cabinet, always kept open during playback, and is oriented vertically. By way of coincidence, the Directv HD receiver (the silver housing type), which also runs wicked hot, gave it up the same week. The replacement Directv HD receiver (black housing type) is running 30-40 deg cooler. I think heat is assassinating these things.

10-14-2008, 08:43 PM	#16
sodrock Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nashville, TN Blu-ray collection:104 Blu-ray reviews:1	Nov US launch. Only once did I have to reset after it wouldn't shut off.

10-14-2008, 08:44 PM	#17
hardcore_canadian Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Blu-ray collection:70	My Blu-ray Diode has died out once, and I had extended warranty from Future Shop. That's it however, no total system failure.

10-14-2008, 08:48 PM	#18
zweet77 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:7	No problems with my 40gb Dec 07

10-15-2008, 03:35 AM	#19
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Guess I'm lucky, had my 60 gig since late Nov. of 06 and no problems to report. Knock on wood it doesn't crap out on me.

10-15-2008, 05:37 AM	#20
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	So far I'm only down one PS3, and I think the new 2.5 update with the auto shutoff from inactivity will help save it's lifespan. I have a bad habit of leaving it spinning a disc for days on end before I go back and play it. (It needs a sleep timer, not an inactivity timer!)

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