Are the PS3 consoles reliable?

I'm going to get a PS3 120 GB at Best Buy when they have some in stock. Considering that I've gone through 4 Xbox 360s in 2 years, I'm a little ticked about the 360's reliability in the past. Is the PS3 considered reliable, and do you think extended warrarenties are a good investment? Thanks everyone, I'm looking forward to playing some good PS3 exclusives soon.

Probably more reliable than a 360 but my no means are they indestructible..

Things break , take a chance like the rest of us.

i hope i buy a slim this weak

Best in gaming consoles.

I'm going to get a PS3 120 GB at Best Buy when they have some in stock. Considering that I've gone through 4 Xbox 360s in 2 years, I'm a little ticked about the 360's reliability in the past. Is the PS3 considered reliable, and do you think extended warrarenties are a good investment? Thanks everyone, I'm looking forward to playing some good PS3 exclusives soon.

charma

As with any electronic device you are taking a chance(that's why it's smart to get the extended warranty...on SOME devices)"BUT" as far as the PS3 is concerned, it has a very low failure-rate.I'v had my 60g since the US launch and haven't had any issue with it.

Things break , take a chance like the rest of us.

Nike_Air

lol...a shorter and smarter version of what I said!!!:P

Mine is still kicking strong and I got it on release!

Yes, definitely. The chance of getting the yellow light of death on the PS3 is much slighter than the chance of getting the red ring of death on the 360. I've had my ps3 for a little more then a year now and I've never had any problems with it on the technical aspect. It has always worked perfectly like a dream.

I had a 360 fro 8 months it got a failed HDD then RRoD. I E-bayed the refurbished one I got back. My Brother in law has gone through 5. Withh PS3 I have owned 4 for years, my nnephew Ben owns a 60gb PS3 since launch, and my brother in law John owns a 40gb. None have ever had any issues whatsoever.

PS3= nearly flawless

360 = lots of failures

I believe more than half of all people that come here and say their PS3s broke are lieing or did something they shouldn't have done with their PS3.

I believe more than half of all people that come here and say their PS3s broke are lieing or did something they shouldn't have done with their PS3.

patriots7672

LOL why would they lie?

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I believe more than half of all people that come here and say their PS3s broke are lieing or did something they shouldn't have done with their PS3.

Unknown_Hero3

LOL why would they lie?

Because they're Fake Boys, Lems pretending to own a PS3 that failed.

I believe more than half of all people that come here and say their PS3s broke are lieing or did something they shouldn't have done with their PS3.

patriots7672

Best in gaming consoles.

Spoiledgenius

well if you are talking about reliability then the wii is actually superior but just over all awesomeness then you are correct the ps3 is the best

360=54% FAILURE RATE

PS3=8% FAILURE RATE

I'm going to get a PS3 120 GB at Best Buy when they have some in stock. Considering that I've gone through 4 Xbox 360s in 2 years, I'm a little ticked about the 360's reliability in the past. Is the PS3 considered reliable, and do you think extended warrarenties are a good investment? Thanks everyone, I'm looking forward to playing some good PS3 exclusives soon.

charma

yes the ps3 is reliable..just take care of it like any other electronic

My PS3 60gb model died on me the other month. I keep repairing it but it dies a week or 2 into use. So I just bought a slim from gamestop. Uses FAR less electricity, generates far less heat, and still feels extremely solid. I don't forsee the slim ps3's to have any overheat problems at all.

I'm going to get a PS3 120 GB at Best Buy when they have some in stock. Considering that I've gone through 4 Xbox 360s in 2 years, I'm a little ticked about the 360's reliability in the past. Is the PS3 considered reliable, and do you think extended warrarenties are a good investment? Thanks everyone, I'm looking forward to playing some good PS3 exclusives soon.

charma

Look at the fan on the ps3 slim.

Does it look like it will over heat?

You won't have issues with PS3.

Since you don't have one yet PS3 Slim is a fantastic choice.

Happy Gaming. :D

And here is the fan of the original , just for comparison from :

http://content.techrepublic.com.com

Now think this monster fan on the last fat model (80GB) ...i think thats why the 80GB models have no problems (almost).

The cooling system is almost as wide as the motherboard assembly.

immight buy a used 1 year old 40gb...warranty expired but i think i trust sony.. if it fails then im screwed out of 150$

my dualshock went across the house, fell on tiles, and fell down the stairs when i was playing mirrors edge. . . frustrating game, but it still works

Look at the fan on the ps3 slim.

Does it look like it will over heat?

dercoo

Not a chance! Sony knows how to thoroughly test their electronics and make them reliable.

Sure there's a few PS3s that broke before, all electronics have a chance to break, but most PS3s are pretty reliable.

i have dropped my ps3 60gb on hard floor twice( too slippery and curvy).. it stil works. but with a few dents outside..

The system is reliable. I have had my 60 gig since December 27th 06 and it still runs just as good today. The games are awsome, the controller is awsome just take the plunge and do it.

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Look at the fan on the ps3 slim.

Does it look like it will over heat?

patriots7672

Not a chance! Sony knows how to thoroughly test their electronics and make them reliable.

You do know when I asked that rhetorical question it was meant to imply the fan appears very strong, and there by would prevent over heating.

mines still tickin and its bout 3 yrs old it gets a little hot but i dont run it like a red headed step child

Not a chance! Sony knows how to thoroughly test their electronics and make them reliable.

patriots7672

They had their moments too...Who forgets the PS2 Laser failures ?

Okay, picked one up today! Bought the replacement warranty to cover any problems I might have in the next two years. Picked up MGS 4 and I'm getting Drake's Fortune and the Blu-ray remote next. I like how quiet the unit is... Microsoft will learn a few things from Sony I believe.

I have had 2 PS3's in my house for a couple years now. (a launch 20G) and (an 80G wifi). One is my brothers. and the 20G is like 3 years old or more. Never had a problem with either one of them.

extremely, I've never had a problem

The PS3 is a really good machine but in all honesty they're not that much more reliable than the 360 is right now. Don't listen to these obvious 1 console owning bias haters in here, if their PS3's broke they wouldn't tell ya anyway! Go ahead & buy the PS3 you'll really enjoy it.

The PS3 is a really good machine but in all honesty they're not that much more reliable than the 360 is right now. Don't listen to these obvious 1 console owning bias haters in here, if their PS3's broke they wouldn't tell ya anyway! Go ahead & buy the PS3 you'll really enjoy it.

shad0w70

lol, everyone I know who has had a 360 for a year or longer has had theirs RROD, I dont' know anyone personally that's had their PS3 YLOD

in the 18 months i had a 360 I burned through 5,in the 2 years i had my ps3 i had 0 deaths :)