Scared to buy a new ps3. Please vote in poll!

Hi im gonna buy a ps3 soon becasue im sick and tired of my other systems breaking down all the time. Now im worried though becasue im hearing about alot of problems with the ps3 lately. Such as the can't read any disc errors on the 40gb and 80gb systems. Now im wondering if i should buy one or not because im trying to get away from all the system breakage with the ps3 and it might cause even more pain if my ps3 breaks.

Now do you guys think the ps3 is a reliable system? Ive been hearing about broken 40gb and 80gb lately even from the official playstation forums. http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board?board.id=ps3&page=1

Has anyone had to send their ps3 for repairs? If you vote in the poll please provide accurate information

thx everyone!

electronics fail...it happens....it's the nature of the beast...but PS3's failure rate is WAY lower than that of the 360...I have a 60Gb system, so I can't speak to the specifics of the 40 and 80Gb systems but my 60Gb system is still working with no hiccups thus far (fingers crossed)...I say go for it and purchase some sort of warentee to be on the safe side...

not heard any probs myself nor have I had any touch wood long may that be the case!

of course you avoid any careless use which you will as am sure! an you will have no probs but dont just take my word for it but am sure most if not many have been problem free!!!

i dont know whats wrong with your poll but i dont see the option to vote on it

no problems here ive had one since april

how long did the repairs take? With my OTHER system it took me about 6 weeks, and it came back with the same problem.Shorty365

I bought the Best Buy PRP (Product Replacement Plan), so I just took it to the store and switched it out for a brand spankin' new console.

Oh darn, here in Canada they used to have the replacement plan but now they only have the service plan. With the service plan you are forced to send it in. btw how much was the plan?Shorty365

I'm pretty sure it was $59.99.

I have not, but it freeze a couple of time on my 60G.

electronics fail...it happens....it's the nature of the beast...but PS3's failure rate is WAY lower than that of the 360...I have a 60Gb system, so I can't speak to the specifics of the 40 and 80Gb systems but my 60Gb system is still working with no hiccups thus far (fingers crossed)...I say go for it and purchase some sort of warentee to be on the safe side...

tryfe_lyn

Same here and I'm a North American launchday owner.I use my ps3 for more then just gaming...it's also used for Bluray, Web Browsing(SOMETIMES) music listening, folding home, Music & Video streaming. I 've pretty well much have pushed my ps3 to it's limits and have not had any issues(SO FAR) LOL...