should i put my ps3 vertical or horizontal?

which position is better to prevet getting ylod?

vert

definitely dont want to put it diagnonally,,,,, either was is fine i suppose, chicks dig it veritcally

put it upside down.

put it upside down.

donmega1

i agree

tall looks cooler but risky unless u have a stand to boost strenght and stablized. flat is normal and safer.

i used to do tall it save room but now somehow i did flat. might reorganize stuff and do tall again. its way inside shelf of tv no one will knock it off.

horizontal because it generates less heat this way.mep69

I can only speak for my PS3 Slim -

It's runs cooler standing up.

A lot cooler.

IDK exactly why maybe it's because

45% or so more exterior surface exposed to air,

or the way heat rises inside the case.

Nevertheless it's a Stone Cold Fact that my Console runs Much Cooler Vertical.

it's your thing, do what you want to do.

I don't think it really matters. But you all do have a point. Vertically takes up less space so does the heat. But than again it is easier to knock over vertically. hmm..... Maybe someone should just ask sony.

Well, all I know is that I put my Wii horizontaly so the discs are just resting, and are not constantly being pulled down. Plus it just seems to work better for me.

it doesn't matter. put it the way you prefer. if one way would make the console more "damage prone" sony wouldn't give you the option.

i didnt think you could have your slim vertical. they make a stand for it?

Horizontal = more stable

That ends the argument for me.

which position is better to prevet getting ylod?

d0ubl3sh0t

i balance mine on the top of my TV which is attached to the wall, and a flat screen

which position is better to prevet getting ylod?

d0ubl3sh0t

horizontal, cuz PS3 button is designed in that way...unlike wii and 360 which button is fine for either horizontal or vertical.

put it upside down.

donmega1

horizontal, cuz PS3 button is designed in that way...unlike wii and 360 which button is fine for either horizontal or vertical.

oajlu

vertical, it doesn't heat up as much.redskins2156

Horizontal to be on safe side....why risk losing $300 some dollars?

flip a coin.

I have kept 4 PS3s vertical for years and I've not had any probs at all with them. Vertical allows you to put a beautiful custom theme from www.uniqueskins.com on it.

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horizontal, cuz PS3 button is designed in that way...unlike wii and 360 which button is fine for either horizontal or vertical.

lightleggy

yes it means something cuz it's hard to press button on vertical.

I have kept 4 PS3s vertical for years and I've not had any probs at all with them. Vertical allows you to put a beautiful custom theme from www.uniqueskins.com on it.

patriots7672

It doesn't matter at which position you have it - horizontal or vertical. It's a personal preference.

The PS3 is build to either stand-up or lay down.

Keep it in well ventilated location and you don't have to worry.

[QUOTE="lightleggy"][QUOTE="oajlu"]

horizontal, cuz PS3 button is designed in that way...unlike wii and 360 which button is fine for either horizontal or vertical.

oajlu

yes it means something cuz it's hard to press button on vertical.

I have it horizontal in my living room cuz it dont fit vertical. but if i take it to my room i put it vertical. Plus vertical looks better.:P

i didnt think you could have your slim vertical. they make a stand for it?

newhighscore

I did experiments on this recently. Having it vertically caused the bottom portion to be cooler after 2 hours endurance race in GT5. My theory is that the bottom part touches the surface of the table it's on, heating the table up. The table retains some heat, but also gives some back to the plast of the ps3. This in turn results in a hotter bottom surface.

Unfortunately, I couldn't learn how the actual internal components are affected (vertically or horizontally). All I do know, is when I put it vertical, my BLU-Ray drive makes weird noises, comparet to relatively silent in the horizontal position.

So....i'm keeping it horizontal now, but I don't like how the bottom part gets hot. I laptop cooling pad would probably be the best bet (as long as it's completely horizontal)

[QUOTE="patriots7672"]

I have kept 4 PS3s vertical for years and I've not had any probs at all with them. Vertical allows you to put a beautiful custom theme from www.uniqueskins.com on it.

mohmaaytah

lol..

I put it horizontal. I'm afraid vertically, my mom will accidentally knock it off and my 300 dollars will go down the drain.spiderman120988

I've never seen a PS3 in any position but horizontal. Was it even designed to stand vertical?

I've never seen a PS3 in any position but horizontal. Was it even designed to stand vertical?

Vari3ty

Horizontal. Prevents being knocked over.