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

JoeKickass · 10-14-2008, 05:08 PM

I'm about to receive replacement number 2 (second complete system failure in less than a year).

This is getting REALLY annoying since Sony offers only a one year from purchase warranty and zero warranty on the defective referb units they send back out, and they charge %50 of the cost of a NEW PS3 for a crap referb unit. WTF?! I am horrified to think to how much money I've paid just for a working PS3 (and I still don't have one).

So if this latest unit comes back with a problem, I'm just not sure what the hell to do. Possibly waste yet more money and buy a new PS3, or suck up the losses and write the experience off as a learning lesson (avoid all consoles except for Nintendo).

If I wasn't addicted like a heroin addict to media steaming, I'd toss the machine and go back to PC gaming, but dammit, the PS3 puts the xbox to shame as a streaming media player so it's almost worth it for that alone (plus the blu).

dpomp · 10-14-2008, 05:09 PM

where do you have your ps3 in the oven??

Shin-Ra · 10-14-2008, 05:10 PM

0 since Euro launch.

jkwest · 10-14-2008, 05:10 PM

I have two PS3's....60GB from July '07 and 40GB from Dec '07....no problems at all...yet....

Linkmon · 10-14-2008, 05:11 PM

I bought my PS3 the day the MGS bundle came out. Two weeks ago, it shit the bed on me!! Less than 4 months of light use, and I got a corrupted HD and the thing wouldn't even boot up!!

Add that to two 360 failures (in 3 years) and I am one pissed off gamer!!

ShelbyGT500 · 10-14-2008, 05:12 PM

Sorry for hearing about your problems, but I have been lucky and have had Zero problems with my Dec'06 60gb.

Marine Mike · 10-14-2008, 05:13 PM

I've had 0 problems with my Motorstorm 80GB PS3.

My_Two_Cents · 10-14-2008, 05:13 PM

Mine has not had any problems.

Had to post in this thread to counter dpompeo's avatar!

Goodguy818 · 10-14-2008, 05:13 PM

None, had it since launch. Recently bought a second ps3 for kids room. Overall very satisfied with my ps3s performance.

papaholmz · 10-14-2008, 05:13 PM

My 40 gig is still kicking. But then again I have never had a game system go out on me........ wait, I take that back, my 360 gave me the red ring of death.

-papaholmz

papaholmz · 10-14-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpompeo

where do you have your ps3 in the oven??

DaMexiRican · 10-14-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShelbyGT500

Sorry for hearing about your problems, but I have been lucky and have had Zero problems with my Dec'06 60gb.

Same here and I got the same model/month.

papaholmz · 10-14-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linkmon

I bought my PS3 the day the MGS bundle came out. Two weeks ago, it shit the bed on me!! Less than 4 months of light use, and I got a corrupted HD and the thing wouldn't even boot up!!

Add that to two 360 failures (in 3 years) and I am one pissed off gamer!!

Game systems usually last longer if you don't spill beer on them!!

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.

theknub · 10-14-2008, 05:16 PM

no problems at all... dec '06 60 gb

Shin-Ra · 10-14-2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papaholmz

Game systems usually last longer if you don't spill beer on them!!

And don't take them to bed with you.

dereksworl · 10-14-2008, 05:16 PM

0 problems. launch 60Gb.

YaWk3y_BoMb3r · 10-14-2008, 05:18 PM

zero have burned out on me. no problems here. Launch 20gb.

DarknessDK · 10-14-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

0 since Euro launch.

Same here.

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.

10-14-2008, 05:08 PM	#1
JoeKickass Member Member since:Aug 2007	So how many PS3's have burned out for you? I'm about to receive replacement number 2 (second complete system failure in less than a year). This is getting REALLY annoying since Sony offers only a one year from purchase warranty and zero warranty on the defective referb units they send back out, and they charge %50 of the cost of a NEW PS3 for a crap referb unit. WTF?! I am horrified to think to how much money I've paid just for a working PS3 (and I still don't have one). So if this latest unit comes back with a problem, I'm just not sure what the hell to do. Possibly waste yet more money and buy a new PS3, or suck up the losses and write the experience off as a learning lesson (avoid all consoles except for Nintendo). If I wasn't addicted like a heroin addict to media steaming, I'd toss the machine and go back to PC gaming, but dammit, the PS3 puts the xbox to shame as a streaming media player so it's almost worth it for that alone (plus the blu).

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10-14-2008, 05:09 PM	#2
dpomp ₯ Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Texas PSN: dpomp131 Blu-ray collection:231 Trading Score:19	where do you have your ps3 in the oven??

10-14-2008, 05:10 PM	#3
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	0 since Euro launch.

10-14-2008, 05:10 PM	#4
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	I have two PS3's....60GB from July '07 and 40GB from Dec '07....no problems at all...yet....

10-14-2008, 05:11 PM	#5
Linkmon Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	I bought my PS3 the day the MGS bundle came out. Two weeks ago, it shit the bed on me!! Less than 4 months of light use, and I got a corrupted HD and the thing wouldn't even boot up!! Add that to two 360 failures (in 3 years) and I am one pissed off gamer!!

10-14-2008, 05:12 PM	#6
ShelbyGT500 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Bellevue, WA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:7	Sorry for hearing about your problems, but I have been lucky and have had Zero problems with my Dec'06 60gb.

10-14-2008, 05:13 PM	#7
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I've had 0 problems with my Motorstorm 80GB PS3.

10-14-2008, 05:13 PM	#8
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	Mine has not had any problems. Had to post in this thread to counter dpompeo's avatar!

10-14-2008, 05:13 PM	#9
Goodguy818 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Burbank, CA Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:59	None, had it since launch. Recently bought a second ps3 for kids room. Overall very satisfied with my ps3s performance.

10-14-2008, 05:13 PM	#10
papaholmz Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Trading Score:22	My 40 gig is still kicking. But then again I have never had a game system go out on me........ wait, I take that back, my 360 gave me the red ring of death. -papaholmz

10-14-2008, 05:15 PM	#14
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, 05:16 PM	#15
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	no problems at all... dec '06 60 gb

10-14-2008, 05:16 PM	#17
dereksworl Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Around Home Theater Gallery:18 Trading Score:1	0 problems. launch 60Gb.

10-14-2008, 05:18 PM	#18
YaWk3y_BoMb3r Member Member since:Mar 2008	zero have burned out on me. no problems here. Launch 20gb.

10-14-2008, 05:19 PM	#20
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.

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