Known PS3 issues ....
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Known PS3 issues ....
I will be getting a 400 dollar gift card and ive decided to get a ps3 but i wannak now if there are any issues i should look out for any issue no matter how tiny id like to know
also what games do u guys think i should get ? what are a few good recommendations ?
Blu rays aswell ... whats a good bunch to start out with ????
also what games do u guys think i should get ? what are a few good recommendations ?
Blu rays aswell ... whats a good bunch to start out with ????
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The main thing I've heard about lately is the Blu-ray drive going out after awhile.
My friend recently paid Sony $150 to get his PS3 repaired because the drive died. He had it about 18 months, and it was used a lot. Mainly for gaming, but also Blu-rays and DVDs...
My friend recently paid Sony $150 to get his PS3 repaired because the drive died. He had it about 18 months, and it was used a lot. Mainly for gaming, but also Blu-rays and DVDs...
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If he only used if for BDs, how did he notice the USB ports were bad? What did he use them for? If he used it for charging his controller, I always use the port on my DVR for that, or he could use a PC.
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Couple of people in my extended family got PS3s this Christmas, for the BD player mostly. But here's what I now know about a few games:
LittleBigPlanet is a lot of fun for everyone. Very cute. Great co-op multiplayer. Highly recommended by me.
Burnout: Paradise is a pretty good racing game. Currently at the $30 mark.
Madden 09 is good, if you like football.
Metal Gear Solid 4 - Ton of people seem to like this one. Ended up on a few year end best lists. I've got it, but haven't had a chance to play it yet.
LittleBigPlanet is a lot of fun for everyone. Very cute. Great co-op multiplayer. Highly recommended by me.
Burnout: Paradise is a pretty good racing game. Currently at the $30 mark.
Madden 09 is good, if you like football.
Metal Gear Solid 4 - Ton of people seem to like this one. Ended up on a few year end best lists. I've got it, but haven't had a chance to play it yet.
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The only issues the PS3 has is that most people buy the 360 version of a game (if it's for both systems) so its hard to play with friends.
The hardware issues of the 360 have gotten me really fed up with it.
The hardware issues of the 360 have gotten me really fed up with it.
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Yeah my main issue is the unreal amount of money I spend on blu-ray, games, and psn downloads.
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I just use Blockbuster Online (insert Netflix here if you wish) for my BluRay needs. Guess the only one I want to buy is Goonies but it is import only
As far as games, grab Uncharted and Resistance Fall of Man. Those are the two I recently started with and they are both cheap and good.
As far as games, grab Uncharted and Resistance Fall of Man. Those are the two I recently started with and they are both cheap and good.
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I just ordered my PS3 last week (should be here Monday). Got a great deal ($150 Sony rebate and 15% off w/ free shipping at Dell)..
I have a 360 and that is my main system.. Sold my Wii as I never play it anymore.. Should I buy the extended service contract for the PS3? I know it is a must for the 360 but didn't know if it was the same for the PS3..
Also, for games.. Radio Shack has some good ones on clearance now.. I picked up Ratchet and Clank for $20. They also had Metal Gear Solid 4 for $20 but were out at the ones around me. YMMV.
I have a 360 and that is my main system.. Sold my Wii as I never play it anymore.. Should I buy the extended service contract for the PS3? I know it is a must for the 360 but didn't know if it was the same for the PS3..
Also, for games.. Radio Shack has some good ones on clearance now.. I picked up Ratchet and Clank for $20. They also had Metal Gear Solid 4 for $20 but were out at the ones around me. YMMV.
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my friend had the same issue with both of his 40GB PS3s.
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I've had my 60GB PS3 since the summer after launch and I don't have a single problem with it. I use it mostly as a media extender and PSN game console. I only play BDs and games on it occasionally, as the cost of BDs is still, in my opinion, through the roof.
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And why no BD games more often? In my opinion there a lot of interesting exclusive PS3 game (too much for my wallet).
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I've had my 60GB model for 2 years and it works great. I've put at least 1000 hours on it with BD movies and gaming. However, there have been a disturbing number of complaints among 40GB and 80GB owners about the BD drives failing. In most cases the unit was under warranty, but some people were just over the year and had to pay $150 for repair. I'm hoping this isn't a widespread problem like the Microsoft RROD, but the PS forums have had a few threads about it including things to try if your system is out of warranty. It only bothers me because this was such a major issue with the PS2 and Sony really never fixed it until the slim PStwo was released.
I still love my PS3 and think its a solid gaming system and a pretty decent home theater PC with its high quality BD 2.0, upscaling DVD and divx playback.
I still love my PS3 and think its a solid gaming system and a pretty decent home theater PC with its high quality BD 2.0, upscaling DVD and divx playback.
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I mentioned elsewhere before the issue of my friend getting a PS3 and it not being backwards compatible.
Well the other day I was over there and we tried to play Socom (which she got for X-Mas) and it would not let us play the game AT ALL (not even single player) without having a Playstation network account. They don't have internet access so are you telling me she can't even play a game that someone spent $60 bucks on?
Well the other day I was over there and we tried to play Socom (which she got for X-Mas) and it would not let us play the game AT ALL (not even single player) without having a Playstation network account. They don't have internet access so are you telling me she can't even play a game that someone spent $60 bucks on?
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I bought the original 60GB at launch, with the hardware backwards compatibility.
The BD drive went out after a year and half or so.
I bought the Best Buy Extended warranty so I got a brand new 40 GB(now 320GB) and a $250 dollar Best buy gift card on the exchange. Which rocked!.
All I lost was the compatibility but I still have my PS2.
I do recommend the Best Buy extended warranty for obvious reasons.
The BD drive went out after a year and half or so.
I bought the Best Buy Extended warranty so I got a brand new 40 GB(now 320GB) and a $250 dollar Best buy gift card on the exchange. Which rocked!.
All I lost was the compatibility but I still have my PS2.
I do recommend the Best Buy extended warranty for obvious reasons.
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I mentioned elsewhere before the issue of my friend getting a PS3 and it not being backwards compatible.
Well the other day I was over there and we tried to play Socom (which she got for X-Mas) and it would not let us play the game AT ALL (not even single player) without having a Playstation network account. They don't have internet access so are you telling me she can't even play a game that someone spent $60 bucks on?
Well the other day I was over there and we tried to play Socom (which she got for X-Mas) and it would not let us play the game AT ALL (not even single player) without having a Playstation network account. They don't have internet access so are you telling me she can't even play a game that someone spent $60 bucks on?