Should there still be hardware problems?

Its been over 3 years now. Should we really still have thread with failing PS3? I have recently left the 360 with so many failures and im buying a PS3 in Feb. How many threads can I read in one day with so many people haveing problems? TOO MANY...Is this gen really just that horrible hardware wise?

And its not just here, its on other forums Im part of. I think the developers just didnt give a hoot this gen about anything. Man, I have to buy an extended warranty for everything anymore...Im considering just giving up the rest of this gen and holding off.

How many PC parts are bougtht and fail in a 3-5 year period? I bet a lot less. How is this though if consoles and PCs are made from pretty much the same tech???

rant over.

I've had my Ps3 since launch. Still running fine and I play the hell out of it.

I hear ya man. It can be frustrating, but consider this: The vast majority of hardware failures are caused by user negligence or misuse. Even 360. PS3 has a much lower failure rate but still gets some, as well as the Wii. My philosophy has not let me down yet. TREAT YOUR GEAR GOOD, & it will most likely outlive its generation. Like my PS1 1997, PS2 2000 & 40G PS3. All three are running fine. My PS2 is in another city but my friend assures meher kids play it almost daily. Don't let a few failures discourage you from getting a great system.

listen bro just like jettoro said, i agree with him 100%, first all electronics fail or have their problems nothin really live forever. and if u treat it bad and misuse it it will also break on u. but i swear man i have my ps1, from launch that is still running till this day, i have fat and slim ps2s that are being used as a dvd player in my moms house, and the other at my lil brothers for gaming, both also from their launch dates and still running, its all really how well u take care of it. treat them like infants, pet them lol if u have to.( j.k here) but theres also that YOU or me or whom ever might be in the small percentile of failure rate.

ps3s arent perfect, they do fail, but it has a very low failure rate. even till this day, even though u see threads here and there about failing drives or cant read disks, or w.e but in the end u either are ONE of the unlucky ones who are in the failure zone, get one of those bad batches of systems. OR u get one of those that has no problems and can live longer. also i know alot say they do take care of it, but some really dont. just take good care of it. i have 1 slim 120gb and 2 60gb, ( one of the 60gb is my gf) we both take care of our electronics, well i do, i make her lol. she thinks im like monica from friends lol but guy version. but i do this which helps, get a white tshirt( clean ofcourse) that u dont use or need. once the system is cool enough and u dust it off, cover it with the shirt, so no dust will go in. that can warrant u abit

Ps1 phat, ps2 phat and MSG4bundle80gb ps3 and 40gbPs3 are all still running perfectly.

Had no problem with them (only the ps1 controller and memory card imput that had a bad connection sometimes)

Guys I know about treating things right. I have 17 consoles and several of them are from their launch and still working just fine. My 360s have been treated like gold as well but nothing can save them from failing. Seems everything just fails these days. I have 2 HD tvs that werent even 4 years old and they died on me. Just makes me hate to spend money on things now.

I know I will have to buy the warranty but good grief, all this extra money gets old. Then people complaining about updates killing their consoles. HDMI problems, video settings wont work, keep switching back to what you dont want and all that mess..

lol...I think you can see where Im coming from. Anyways this was just more of a rant thread then anything...Im going to bed..:)

Guys I have 2 HD tvs that werent even 4 years old and they died on me.

VanDammFan

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Guys I have 2 HD tvs that werent even 4 years old and they died on me.

beaner_bimmer

One was a 32" lcd flat screen. The other was a 32" tube tv..:)..Never seen a tube tv go out like that. They normally last years and years.