Sony's broken PS3 trade in deal

So I didn't know about this nor have I heard talk about it on the forums. My 20gb PS3 recently YLOD'd. I went the PS official website to fill out a service form. After I filled it out, they asked me if instead of paying $150 to get it fixed, i pay $120 to get a new 120GB slim. Makes no sense but I decided to go for it anyway even though I'm losing out on the PS2 bc.

oh wait I get it now. that good to know, I might just trade my 40gb (even tho its not broken) and get a slim for $120

Lol makes no sense your lucky :P ...in the UK i have to pay £131 and give them my 80GB and they give me a new 80GB :?

how is that broken?RTUUMM

It's pretty generous of them especially since my warranty expired a LONG time ago.lextexrex

[QUOTE="lextexrex"]It's pretty generous of them especially since my warranty expired a LONG time ago.starwarsjunky

[QUOTE="starwarsjunky"][QUOTE="lextexrex"]It's pretty generous of them especially since my warranty expired a LONG time ago.emitsu97

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I just bought a 250gb slim because I was pretty sure my 80gb was going to YLOD soon.MethodManFTW

but it is...it shouldve been designed better so YLOD wouldnt happen so often...starwarsjunky

Yeah, I posted this because I figured people may want to know about this before they do what you did. :( Another caution for people is that they won't take in your PS3 for repairs/trade if you remove the warranty sticker EVEN AFTER IT'S EXPIRED.

[QUOTE="emitsu97"][QUOTE="starwarsjunky"][QUOTE="lextexrex"]It's pretty generous of them especially since my warranty expired a LONG time ago.MethodManFTW

Suuuuweeet!!! Ive had a $400 paperweight for some time now. My 40 gig got blu ray drive failure over a yr ago. Looks like im gonna have 2 slims!

Big Thanks for the info TC :D

Suuuuweeet!!! Ive had a $400 paperweight for some time now. My 40 gig got blu ray drive failure over a yr ago. Looks like im gonna have 2 slims!

Big Thanks for the info TC :D

newhighscore

[QUOTE="newhighscore"]

Suuuuweeet!!! Ive had a $400 paperweight for some time now. My 40 gig got blu ray drive failure over a yr ago. Looks like im gonna have 2 slims!

Big Thanks for the info TC :D

lextexrex

[QUOTE="MethodManFTW"]

Yeah, I posted this because I figured people may want to know about this before they do what you did. :( Another caution for people is that they won't take in your PS3 for repairs/trade if you remove the warranty sticker EVEN AFTER IT'S EXPIRED.

[QUOTE="emitsu97"] well its their fault that its happening ;) imo, it should only cost you MAYBE $50 if you want to do that. lextexrex

Really!? The 120 gig is like a yr and a hlf old and its already gettin phased out. Oh what a fast paced technological wonderland we live in!

[QUOTE="starwarsjunky"]but it is...it shouldve been designed better so YLOD wouldnt happen so often...emitsu97

[QUOTE="lextexrex"][QUOTE="newhighscore"]

Suuuuweeet!!! Ive had a $400 paperweight for some time now. My 40 gig got blu ray drive failure over a yr ago. Looks like im gonna have 2 slims!

Big Thanks for the info TC :D

emitsu97

wait. so theyre charging over a 100 for a refurb!? and how many slims are there out there that are refurbs!? I was under the impression the slim was the best running and therefore the safest bet.

this is my biggest problem with it. that theyre MAKING money on it. :?starwarsjunky

wait. so theyre charging over a 100 for a refurb!? and how many slims are there out there that are refurbs!? I was under the impression the slim was the best running and therefore the safest bet.newhighscore

@emitsu - i know that nothing electronic is exempt from problems, but i didnt see how sony would have that many refurbed SLIMS to send out to ppl.

@lextexrex - thanks for clarifying what i wanted to know, and thanks again for the heads up on this deal. i plan on contacting sony tonight when i get home.

[QUOTE="newhighscore"]wait. so theyre charging over a 100 for a refurb!? and how many slims are there out there that are refurbs!? I was under the impression the slim was the best running and therefore the safest bet.emitsu97

[QUOTE="starwarsjunky"][QUOTE="lextexrex"]It's pretty generous of them especially since my warranty expired a LONG time ago.emitsu97

yes it is ion fact. they should build a system that does not wear out in 3 years time, not for what they are chargeing. sad that people are so brand loyal that they defend a product that does not last. Wild_Card

Really!? The 120 gig is like a yr and a hlf old and its already gettin phased out. Oh what a fast paced technological wonderland we live in!

newhighscore

@newhighscore plz change your avartar, its really disturbing RTUUMM

lol how is a man and woman kissing disturbing exactly?

i personally find your avatar a lil off putting. who is that supposed to be anyway, famous gay comedian mario cantone?

i personally find your avatar a lil off putting. who is that supposed to be anyway, famous gay comedian mario cantone?newhighscore

it was a joke. they look alike. i was pointing out how random and pointless his statement was is all. i wouldnt care if it was mario cantone.

I don't expect you to. I kinda made the trade of PS2 bc for wireless and a bigger HDD. But it just so happened that on the same day I contacted services, I also managed to find a way to play my PS2 games... on something besides a PS3. I'm not gonna go any further than that.lextexrex

[QUOTE="lextexrex"]I don't expect you to. I kinda made the trade of PS2 bc for wireless and a bigger HDD. But it just so happened that on the same day I contacted services, I also managed to find a way to play my PS2 games... on something besides a PS3. I'm not gonna go any further than that.codezer0

[QUOTE="starwarsjunky"]but it is...it shouldve been designed better so YLOD wouldnt happen so often...emitsu97

id jump on that deal all day, if i didnt have an original 60gb

(my blu-ay drive is currently dead)

are u sure OP? they were doin this a few months back but stopped. i was sad cus my 80gb bc died. ill do the deal if the program is backMandingo101

[QUOTE="codezer0"][QUOTE="lextexrex"]I don't expect you to. I kinda made the trade of PS2 bc for wireless and a bigger HDD. But it just so happened that on the same day I contacted services, I also managed to find a way to play my PS2 games... on something besides a PS3. I'm not gonna go any further than that.lextexrex

Thats great if its good enough for you, but for some of us its not. Now personally the ony way I would have a slim is if I got it for free. I prefer the original fats becasue I use every single feature on them. I am still running 3.15 so i still have my Linux install, i use the cards readers, i use all 4 USB ports plus I have a USB hub etc etc.. and thats on top of the 4 PC's and laptop i have in my place on both my networks.

I would take this offer if my nice shiny fat PS3 breaks. Yeah I would also miss my PS2 BC because I don't even have a PS2 anymore and I'll miss the piano black glossy finish that matches my TV.

I'm not sure but I think the Slim they will give you will be a refurbished one instead of a brand new one.

i didnt know you could do that. I have a 40gb and its really low on memory and i like the slim. Mine works beautifully, I wonder if i can trade in or is it cheaper to buy a new hardrive?

[QUOTE="starwarsjunky"]but it is...it shouldve been designed better so YLOD wouldnt happen so often...emitsu97

i didnt know you could do that. I have a 40gb and its really low on memory and i like the slim. Mine works beautifully, I wonder if i can trade in or is it cheaper to buy a new hardrive?

victormgs777

Mine got the YLOD for the 2nd time in 6 months and they said it's $200 more or we won't fix it. Asked them about the slim trade in and they said "You're model doesn't qualify." 80GB Backwards compatible.

Thanks, Sony.