Gamestop refurb vs sending into sony for repair

Hi. A while back, my PS3 died. When I turn it on, I get a green light, followed by a click, an amber light, 3 beeps and a blinking red light. Ive thought about getting a Gamestop refurb for $229 + tax. But then I used Sony's online repair request tool, and it said it work only cost $150 (shipping included) to fix. I clicked "power" as a category and described my issue.

Would this be considered a "power" issue?

And if all is correct, what do you guys think I should do? Send it in or buy a refurb (Im of limited funds)?

Gamestop refurb will come with a total coverage warranty if you buy it. I believe it lasts for a year. So you can't go wrong with a buy from gamestop. Question is do you have that much time on your warranty with Sony?

Hi. A while back, my PS3 died. When I turn it on, I get a green light, followed by a click, an amber light, 3 beeps and a blinking red light. Ive thought about getting a Gamestop refurb for $229 + tax. But then I used Sony's online repair request tool, and it said it work only cost $150 (shipping included) to fix. I clicked "power" as a category and described my issue.

Would this be considered a "power" issue?

And if all is correct, what do you guys think I should do? Send it in or buy a refurb (Im of limited funds)?

nextgen2007

Gamestop refurb will come with a total coverage warranty if you buy it. I believe it lasts for a year. So you can't go wrong with a buy from gamestop. Question is do you have that much time on your warranty with Sony?

jjivey

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Gamestop refurb will come with a total coverage warranty if you buy it. I believe it lasts for a year. So you can't go wrong with a buy from gamestop. Question is do you have that much time on your warranty with Sony?

falconclan

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[QUOTE="jjivey"]

Gamestop refurb will come with a total coverage warranty if you buy it. I believe it lasts for a year. So you can't go wrong with a buy from gamestop. Question is do you have that much time on your warranty with Sony?

NemeSyS-1

When my ps3 got the yellow light of death i looked for a private repair company online and found a few that specialize in console repair.

i would suggest that u check them out first and most offer a 90 day guarantee

i would just buy a new one but if your money tight i would get a refurb ps3 with the warranty

Allow me to break up this argument. My worry is: How long will the Sony repair take and would I get charged any more money if I happened to select the wrong category? I just want to get back to playing games without spending every dime I have.

Allow me to break up this argument. My worry is: How long will the Sony repair take and would I get charged any more money if I happened to select the wrong category? I just want to get back to playing games without spending every dime I have.

nextgen2007

Allow me to break up this argument. My worry is: How long will the Sony repair take and would I get charged any more money if I happened to select the wrong category? I just want to get back to playing games without spending every dime I have.

nextgen2007

The entire process will take 2-3 weeks. First they send the box (usually takes 2-3 days), then you send the ps3 to sony (took 3 days for them to receive my ps3), and as soon as they receive your ps3 they'll email you some message (they just sent me one today) that says they'll send your ps3 in the next 7-10 business days.

Alright, thx guys. I just got off the phone with technical support and they will be sending a coffin soon. Total cost: about $150. BTW, if anyone calls them, make sure to wish them luck :-).

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[QUOTE="falconclan"] Thats not true. The warranty costs anywhere from $20-$40, and it only covers certain issues. otherwise it comes with a 30 day warranty. If it fails after 31 days, you are screwed.

falconclan

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[QUOTE="NemeSyS-1"]Umm no!! Actually when you buy a refurb PS3 from Gamestop, you get 30 days as an instore warrenty so that if it breaks within a month, you can simply take it back to the store for a full refund, another refurb or use the $229 plus tax towads a new Slim. After that 30 days, you get the same FULL 1 YEAR WARRENTY from Sony that anyone else gets!! Once it is sent back to Sony to be refurbished, it is restored to "like new" condition and the standard 1 year warrenty is put back into effect on the day of purchase!!

dk00111

Oh wow, that would explain why some of the employees are so eager to get people to reserve games. Guess I'll look elsewhere lol.dk00111

hallo aspro. I'm taking refuge till I can play demons souls again... will you hold me?

Well, sending in my old one saved me $100. After buying a new monitor (20" of LCD awesomeness) I have $166 left (right now) for GAMES!! Maybe Ill see hats coming out and put a reserve on it. Now, Ill wait to see how my ebay auction of FIFA 09 goes.

Hi. A while back, my PS3 died. When I turn it on, I get a green light, followed by a click, an amber light, 3 beeps and a blinking red light. Ive thought about getting a Gamestop refurb for $229 + tax. But then I used Sony's online repair request tool, and it said it work only cost $150 (shipping included) to fix. I clicked "power" as a category and described my issue.

Would this be considered a "power" issue?

And if all is correct, what do you guys think I should do? Send it in or buy a refurb (Im of limited funds)?

nextgen2007