Baw!!!!!! My PS3 died!

[Takelli]

Nooooooo!!!!! Wanted to play Fall Out 3 today, and my PS3 is dead! It wont turn on, its plugged in, and when I try to pop out MW2, the game system just blinks red! Ahhh!!!! ; ;

Now I gotta send it in to get repaired. Should I just get a new one, or should I get it repaired?

[Nandito]

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Wouldn't the light have to be blinking yellow in order for it to be considered dead? My roommate's PS3 did that at one point, along with a rev noise, but then it just beeped, shut off, and it turned on like normal after.

I hear the repair cost is $149 + tax (Total can go up to 177), cheaper than buying a new one, but then there's the long waiting period until the box arrives and then the shipping and... well, new one does get you a new warranty.

[Takelli]

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Yea, it turns yellow for a sec, then it turns off back to the red. It does do the beeping noise, but... It just doesn't work. I may see if I can get it fixed at my local game stop though...

[TheGrandMom]

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I agree with checking some local repair places, don't forget to check with pc repair shops too. We have a pc shop here that repairs RROD and only charges $50. My godson's 360 needed to be repaired and it worked like a charm. We found them via an online search of pc repair and video game stores. If your PS3 has backwards capability, I would definitely get it repaired.

If its not worth it...

Sony Announces New PS3 Models, Resistance 3, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One - PCWorld

"Sony Announces New PS3 Models, Resistance 3, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One

Not to be outdone by Microsoft's updated Xbox 360, Sony introduced two new PS3 models at today's Gamescom presser, including one bundled with the company's forthcoming 'Move' motion control peripheral, and packing a whopping 320GB hard drive.

The Move bundle--dubbed the PS3 Sports Champion Move Bundle--will include one controller (the bulbous glowing wand thingy), a copy of Sports Champion, the requisite PlayStation Eye camera, and a Blu-ray game demo disc.

All that, for $399.99.

The other model validates the recently rumored 160GB PS3, and Sony says it'll sell for $299.99, which we already kinda knew, since it's was showing up this morning for $299.99 on popular U.S. retailer websites like Amazon and Newegg.

Sony offered a few intriguing PlayStation Network updates, including the option to text chat during shows via PlayTV live, though I'm not sure I see the point. Aren't we distracted enough already?

And then there was Mubi, "your online cinema, anytime, anywhere," a service that looks a bit like the lovechild of Twitter, Netflix, and Facebook. It's coming to the PS3, which should make things interesting as the streaming video wars loom. The PS3 already does Netflix with a disc, will shortly support Netflix disc-free, and just started offering Hulu Plus in beta, with a public launch sometime early next year.

Alas, the PSP 2 wasn't even a twinkle in Sony's eye. Instead, the company trumpeted the PSP's sales to date--62 million sold worldwide since launch--and verbally recommitted to the platform.

The rest of the show involved a series of gameplay trailers and demos, including inFAMOUS 2, Medal of Honor, MAG (the latter's gaining Move compatibility, if that matters to anyone), Killzone 3, Gran Turismo 5 (still launching November 2 in the U.S., thank goodness), Virtua Tennis 4 (with Move support) a clutch of games with 3D support (Hustle Kings, Wipeout, Mortal Kombat 9, Motorstorm Apocalypse), and Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, a four-player online version of the popular series with dynamic cooperative play, coming fall 2011.

Oh, and Resistance 3 was finally announced. Let's hope whatever malaise settled over Isomniac resulting in the throughly mediocre Resistance 2, they've managed to shake it off, because the original viral-alien-invasion-themed first-person shooter was terrific."

[Bricklayer]

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Definitely agree that it depends on what model you have. I would never replace my 60GB fat, unless it was with a PS4 that had similar capabilities, i.e. SACD, PS1/PS2 backward compatibility, etc.

[Nandito]

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Holy crap, good thing I held out on buying a PS3. o.o That's a nice bundle.

Wonder if FFXIV will get a PS3 bundle~

[TheGrandMom]

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Wonder if FFXIV will get a PS3 bundle~

Well you usually see that type of thing in Japan but since they did do a FFXIII 360 bundle it could happen with the PS3 and FFXIV. I just hope that if they do it, that they do it right. The 360 bundle sucked because it was just the damn plain system and the game. They need to make it a special color or put a graphic on it or something to make it really sell. Even though I have 2 PS3's, I'd buy a bundle if they had a specially painted PS3 in it.

[Etra]

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Well you usually see that type of thing in Japan but since they did do a FFXIII 360 bundle it could happen with the PS3 and FFXIV. I just hope that if they do it, that they do it right. The 360 bundle sucked because it was just the damn plain system and the game. They need to make it a special color or put a graphic on it or something to make it really sell. Even though I have 2 PS3's, I'd buy a bundle if they had a specially painted PS3 in it.

You never know! Dell had an "official FFXI computer" way back when. I bought it so I could play 'cause my other computer was really old. xD

[Pwnagraphic]

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You got the rare, YLOD.

[TheGrandMom]

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Rare my ass. I've bought through 4 PS3's, 2 have had the ring of death.

[Takelli]

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I agree with checking some local repair places, don't forget to check with pc repair shops too. We have a pc shop here that repairs RROD and only charges $50. My godson's 360 needed to be repaired and it worked like a charm. We found them via an online search of pc repair and video game stores. If your PS3 has backwards capability, I would definitely get it repaired.

Its one of those release date PS3s. I have been wanting to get a 60 gb PS3 for a while though, because I can store more music, on it unlike my current one.

But I do want to play a few PS2 games. I think it was a dick move to get rid of backwards combatability. But I guess I'll just have to get it repaired until I can afford a new one for just games.

[TheGrandMom]

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Just thought I'd point this out for anyone interested, Fry's is selling the 250gb PS3 for $299. You can use this link to see if any are available in your area:

FRYS.com

[Takelli]

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Thanks for the link! But there's none in my area. ; ;