Comments on: Sony Pre-Emptively Blasts BBC Report On PS3 Failures

By: DKnight1000

DKnight1000 — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:35:16 +0000

How does one wear out a laser by having a dirty disc? I’m serious how? Does the laser detect dirt and increase it’s intensity? When my PS1 died it was the drive (part that spins) not the laser. Considering my brother had it running nearly 24/7 I was not surprised, still got three years out of it.

I can not recall the amount of times I’ve rented a DVD (Movie) from a video store only to find the surface of the disc covered in finger prints. Most times I give the disc a quick glance and throw it in, sometimes I miss a few or don’t see em, or not check. My DVD player is older than my Original X-Box and never had a problem.

Never had to wipe a finger print off any disc I own, I actually know how to handle them. I once tried to put a lasting finger print on a AOL disc (Read coaster) I got from somewhere. I couldn’t do it without being an idiot.

But yeah some people are so stupid you wonder how they actually worked out the console in the beginning. And are more surprised it works than when it has an issue.

By: DarkWolfhound

DarkWolfhound — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:59:15 +0000

I work with PS3 (repairs) for a job, and I wish I could show you the amount of fatal throwaways we have. PS3 is harmless when compared to 360’s and their failure rates. I’ve personally had a 60GB PS3 since launch day, and I’ve never EVER had an issue with it and it still looks in perfect condition, and I use it regularly for video streaming. However the amount of consoles I’m unable to repair due to 3Beep or Yellow Light errors is understandable when you have a look at the consoles themselves. These people must play Soccer with them, using their cars, in the middle of the Desert. Here’s an idea, regardless of the next gen console you have (Wii’s, who cares, don’t get me started on them) make sure they have adequate ventilation, are off the floor (and not gathering dust through suction) and that when you put a disc in them, make sure it’s clean, and not manhandled. This is just going to wear you laser out ever more.

By: plmko

plmko — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:58:51 +0000

Of course if your going to concentrate your attack on Sony your going to get 155 complaints…the only 155 complains in the country. And why is this story only specifically about Sony, what Microsofts RRoD too yesterday? Attacking one company specifically doesnt help the problem with poor product quality it just means the other companies have escaped the chopping block.

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:24:30 +0000

Computers die all the time.

By: Brad

Brad — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:12:30 +0000

Check the offical forums & note how many PS3s have died from firmware updates. Blu-Ray drive on my launch console stopped working but lucky it was still under the 1 year warranty.
Not allowing migration of backup data to a new unit is an absolute f*ing joke.

By: VoDKa

VoDKa — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:40:18 +0000

lol Jesus give me a break, so they did a survey on a WHOLE 3 PS3s and think that actually qualifies them for judgement? I’m surprised they didnt just make up statistics, they would have had a better chance. And no doubt Sony are pissed, wouldnt you if that was your product these idiots were trying to discourage people from buying?

Its not good… whether you like the PS3 or not, Sony as a company have always been regarded as one of (if not the best) manufacturers of quality electrical equipment. I hope they sue them if they broadcast this crap. More companies should IMO – it’d stop the Today Tonight’s and A Current Affair’s of this world broadcasting media propaganda.

/Rant

By: Richard Jones

Richard Jones — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:40:19 +0000

Wow, “Watchdog” fail.

By: SammyC

SammyC — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:39:44 +0000

argh your, not you’re…
soz speeling nazis…

By: SammyC

SammyC — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:38:33 +0000

I’d always wondered what you’re problems with the ps3 was, i now understand.
I’ll give you a dollar for it, throw in a geniune paperweight (a rock with eyes!!! how cute!!!) & i’ll pay postage
(woot cheap 2nd ps3 for me!!!)

By: Mr Waffle

Mr Waffle — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:14:06 +0000

Before all the trolls come in bagging out the 360, I’ll slip in and say my PS3’s blu ray drive died a year after I bought it, with only light usage. And then a system update corrupted it so it’s unusable anyway. Prettiest paperweight in my room!