Help.. the PROPER way of turning of the PS3 etc plus abit more

Once it (the light) is red, then it's safe to turn it off from the back (What 360 fanboy told you this, or was it a EB employee?)

In order to shut down the PS3 properly, gently unplug the electrical cable from the outlet while a game save is in progress. This will ensure that your PS3 doesn't suffer any voltage spikes or memory losses.A Sony Representative

[QUOTE="A Sony Representative"]In order to shut down the PS3 properly, gently unplug the electrical cable from the outlet while a game save is in progress. This will ensure that your PS3 doesn't suffer any voltage spikes or memory losses.Tony_Montana

that is just mean dude.

doolies is correct...but that little red light won't burn out in 10 years either...so no worries. 

But I also heard that the electricity turning of completely in electronics can be bad for the deviceben_dover_aus_b

Errr... What?  Who said that? Oh you heard! I see...  Take it from doolies and The_Rick_14,  red light on means it's ok to turn the switch off.  

Did you check the manual?  Do you own a PS3?  

/thread (if this means what I think it means...) 

Although not recommended, it is safe to turn off the power at the base of the console or even at the outlet while the console is on, (green light).
Also on the issue at hand, power outages are pretty fine for the device, as most of the time thats exactly what it is. A power *outage* meaning its exactly the same as turning off the console from the base or from the wall.

Power *surges* are what you need to be mindful of. Although anyone with a brain knows to use a surge protector on their expensive electronics. You do have a surge protector don't you?

Shut it off with the controller by holding the PS button and select "Turn System Off" or press and hold down the power button on the console.  Then, once the little light goes red you can just leave it alone or turn the main power switch in the back off, which makes the little red light go off - either way should not damage the PS3.

Now, whoever made the comment above to gently unplugg while it is saving a game is either trying to make people crash their PS3's on purpose, as the PS3 clearly tells you NOT to do this on every game you play, or is smoking so much crack they can no longer tell the difference between their face and their a$$.

Although not recommended, it is safe to turn off the power at the base of the console or even at the outlet while the console is on, (green light).
Also on the issue at hand, power outages are pretty fine for the device, as most of the time thats exactly what it is. A power *outage* meaning its exactly the same as turning off the console from the base or from the wall.

Power *surges* are what you need to be mindful of. Although anyone with a brain knows to use a surge protector on their expensive electronics. You do have a surge protector don't you?

doolies

ok what happens if i dont turn off the switch from the back? i only leave it on stand by, what could happen?psyum

 nothing

[QUOTE="psyum"]ok what happens if i dont turn off the switch from the back? i only leave it on stand by, what could happen?ddldave

 nothing

[QUOTE="ddldave"]

[QUOTE="psyum"]ok what happens if i dont turn off the switch from the back? i only leave it on stand by, what could happen?psyum

nothing

Let's put it this way, my PS3 has been on for about a month (yes green light on, not red light) doing various things. Folding@Home, online gaming, downloading, watching anime etc. 70WU's (Folds) completed and counting. My PS3 still works fine.

Leaving your PS3 on is fine, it won't overheat unless you try to make it overheat, ie, stick it in an oven. It won't break. It will not fly away or magical burn your fingers off. Nor will custard fall from the sky. No chaos will happen.

[QUOTE="psyum"][QUOTE="ddldave"]

[QUOTE="psyum"]ok what happens if i dont turn off the switch from the back? i only leave it on stand by, what could happen?doolies

nothing

Let's put it this way, my PS3 has been on for about a month (yes green light on, not red light) doing various things. Folding@Home, online gaming, downloading, watching anime etc. 70WU's (Folds) completed and counting. My PS3 still works fine.

Leaving your PS3 on is fine, it won't overheat unless you try to make it overheat, ie, stick it in an oven. It won't break. It will not fly away or magical burn your fingers off. Nor will custard fall from the sky. No chaos will happen.

lol  

Let's put it this way, my PS3 has been on for about a month (yes green light on, not red light) doing various things. Folding@Home, online gaming, downloading, watching anime etc. 70WU's (Folds) completed and counting. My PS3 still works fine.

Leaving your PS3 on is fine, it won't overheat unless you try to make it overheat, ie, stick it in an oven. It won't break. It will not fly away or magical burn your fingers off. Nor will custard fall from the sky. No chaos will happen.

doolies

 u really sure :| ?

Although not recommended, it is safe to turn off the power at the base of the console or even at the outlet while the console is on, (green light).
Also on the issue at hand, power outages are pretty fine for the device, as most of the time thats exactly what it is. A power *outage* meaning its exactly the same as turning off the console from the base or from the wall.

Power *surges* are what you need to be mindful of. Although anyone with a brain knows to use a surge protector on their expensive electronics. You do have a surge protector don't you?

doolies

What was that all about then?

Never thought this was so complex.  

Green light ON/Red light OFF

If you let anything ON forever, whether it's organic or electronic, it will DIE.  

Let it sleep from time to time. No?

How more confusing can this be.  Something simple got quite hysterical here.

Wait.  Mass trolling? Or am I trolling? yea... I'm confused all right. 

Once it (the light) is red, then it's safe to turn it off from the back (What 360 fanboy told you this, or was it a EB employee?)

same difference...

 

doolies

[QUOTE="A Sony Representative"]In order to shut down the PS3 properly, gently unplug the electrical cable from the outlet while a game save is in progress. This will ensure that your PS3 doesn't suffer any voltage spikes or memory losses.Tony_Montana

HILARIOUS WHAHAH :lol: