Are there any problems with the Slim?

So I am going to return my 40GB that won't read discs and get the Slim tomorrow. Are there any severe problems that have been encountered yet like: YLOD, freezing, overheating, disc scratching etc.?

I haven't heard any problems with it. I personally have two. One in family room as blu-ray player and one in my room for gaming purposes.

Both are used on daily basics.Keep in mind that no hardware is 100% perfect but I heard nothing buy good things when it comes to PS3 Slim. ;)

Does the Blu Ray disc drive break as often as the thick one's did?

I heard very few stories about people who got their Slims YLoD and I can't guarantee that they weren't trolling. But I wouldn't worry about a thing :)scar-hawk

Thanks guys. I just don't want to get the Slim tomorrow and then it craps out on me 2 days later like the 40GB did.

Thanks guys. I just don't want to get the Slim tomorrow and then it craps out on me 2 days later like the 40GB did.

nymets819

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Thanks guys. I just don't want to get the Slim tomorrow and then it craps out on me 2 days later like the 40GB did.

soulreaper-4

The reason why I think that is because I have had a 360 since 2007 and it's got the RROD twice on me in that time. Same as my brother. So it's happened 4 times in my family, and it's just something I feel is among all consoles even though it probably isn't. Also, since the PS3 I just had failed, that also adds to the whole reasoning behind. Maybe I'm just overreacting.

discs come scorching hot out of my slim (actual console is cool haha) otherwise for fuctional purpouses its perfect (YLOD epedimic is on 60 gigs caused by bad thermal paste and broken solders)

DONT DO IT. Sony just came out with a ps3 slim that uses less energyand runs quieter. Wait a week or two for the new slims to fill up shelves

My 80gb with b/c got ylod. I opened it up and fixed it but it still a ps3 phat so its fan is loud

not exactly a problem, but it heats up very rapidly. but won't you wait for the release of CECH21XX model? the new GPU uses less power, hence less heating problems. it MAY be cheaper too.

The only problem that my Slim gets is that it makes cracking noises after being turned off, but that's just the plastic cooling down. Other than that, I have no problems with the Slim.tekken220

Mine has frozen up about 20 times, including about 5 times where it wouldn't even shut off pressing the power button. I had to unplug it. :| My 60GB I've had since launch has frozen up like 5 times, all while using the internet browser. And from threads I've seen on here before, I'm not the only one experiencing frequent freezing with the slim. Doolz2024

not exactly a problem, but it heats up very rapidly. but won't you wait for the release of CECH21XX model? the new GPU uses less power, hence less heating problems. it MAY be cheaper too.

Jinroh_basic

The only problem that my Slim gets is that it makes cracking noises after being turned off, but that's just the plastic cooling down. Other than that, I have no problems with the Slim.tekken220

Slim works perfectly. Dont worry about it. I have 2 fats and one slim.

discs come scorching hot out of my slim (actual console is cool haha)davidkamayor

A stand will cure that.

Take some extra insurance out on it anyway(past the 1 yr guarantee), then you can have worry free gaming

[QUOTE="scar-hawk"]I heard very few stories about people who got their Slims YLoD and I can't guarantee that they weren't trolling. But I wouldn't worry about a thing :)soulreaper-4

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discs come scorching hot out of my slim (actual console is cool haha)

A stand will cure that.

Not that I know of. Occasionally games have frozen which has happened twice, but nothing major.