Trading in 60 GIG...any advice?

So I'm doing that trade in your PS3 to Gamestop for $150 towards a slim. It also has a $20.00 bonus because its a console. It's my refurbished 60 gig, think I'm stupid for trading in the best model? Well it YLoD's every once in a while. I just deactivated it and reformatted it (waited 4 hours, no YLoD.). When they test it, do you think I have a good chance of succeeding? I can't get introuble because you never know when your PS3 is gonna die, so its not your fault, and afterwards the lucky kid who buys my PS3 will walk into a YLoD trap, but like above, I can't be blamed. My PS3 is about to lose it though, it YLoD frequently, then ends up working. If anyone can tell me how exactly they test it, if its just on to see if it powers or if they screw around. Thanks.

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That's a recent video after installing the 3.00 firmware. The controllers start going haywire or not responding, then ends up Yellow lighting, then ends up working again. It's honestly weird. I got the video because I predicted it too.

I'm not 100% sure what you mean. The so-called 'YLOD' has it's name for a reason. 'Of Death' means it's permanent and not gonna go. I dunno what you mean by 'Well it YLOD's every once in a while." UNLESS, it's just that your PS3's hard drive is broken or just overheats a lot? Or I've been misinformed. :|Adziboy

I call it the Potential yellow light of death. If you see the video link, my controller would not respond, then it would force a reset, then go into yellow light, not turn on for a while and eventually turn on again. Sony wants me to send it in maintinence. I just set my PS3 back to factory settings. Surprisingly it lasted the 4 hours of formatting.

Thats messed up. Not only are you scamming a retailer, but really screwing another PS3 owner. Shame on you.budboarder

Agreed....honesty is pretty much non existent these days.

Thats messed up. Not only are you scamming a retailer, but really screwing another PS3 owner. Shame on you.budboarder

Gamestop scams you also. They give out warranties for merchandise anyway. I know I realize what's going on..and it's not the best..but what else am I gonna do with my refurb which warranty recently ended 2 weeks ago. I'm not paying another 150 to get the same result, instead that 150 will go towards a brand new system. It's the perfect opportunity to get this dealt with.

Lol you don't have the ylod until you actually see a yellow light..:lol:

Lol you don't have the ylod until you actually see a yellow light..:lol:

Unknown_Hero3

lol why don't you go watch the video I posted.

Lol you don't have the ylod until you actually see a yellow light..:lol:

Unknown_Hero3

Yeah right....Mod in training

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Lol you don't have the ylod until you actually see a yellow light..:lol:

MarcRecon

Yeah right....Mod in training

Just because I'm awesome doesn't mean i can't be a mod..

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[QUOTE="Unknown_Hero3"]

Lol you don't have the ylod until you actually see a yellow light..:lol:

Unknown_Hero3

Yeah right....Mod in training

Just because I'm awesome doesn't mean i can't be a mod..

lol....yeah an awsome trouble maker"BUT"one of my favorite posters.lol,

My advice: Keep it.

[QUOTE="Furi-Kun"]

My advice: Keep it.

I've lost trust for 60 gigs.

[QUOTE="Furi-Kun"]

My advice: Keep it.

PSNMatt41

I've lost trust for 60 gigs.

:(

[QUOTE="PSNMatt41"]

[QUOTE="Furi-Kun"]

My advice: Keep it.

Furi-Kun

I've lost trust for 60 gigs.

:(

Don't worry. I still think they are the best model out there. The most versatile one as well. They can do more than the other ones. I've had mine since launch, but with all these problems I can't stand it (I have OCD, I get worried).

[QUOTE="Furi-Kun"]

[QUOTE="PSNMatt41"]

I've lost trust for 60 gigs.

PSNMatt41

:(

Don't worry. I still think they are the best model out there. The most versatile one as well. They can do more than the other ones. I've had mine since launch, but with all these problems I can't stand it (I have OCD, I get worried).

I have OCD too! Let's have OCD together. :P

But seriously, if that' the choice you want to make then stick to it! :)

[QUOTE="PSNMatt41"]

[QUOTE="Furi-Kun"]

:(

Furi-Kun

Don't worry. I still think they are the best model out there. The most versatile one as well. They can do more than the other ones. I've had mine since launch, but with all these problems I can't stand it (I have OCD, I get worried).

I have OCD too! Let's have OCD together. :P

But seriously, if that' the choice you want to make then stick to it! :)

Yeah dude, thanks. My OCD is so bad to the point where when I turn off my system, I would run downstairs to check if I actually turned it off. It just bothers me, and with all the problems I've been having...it's been a nightmare. I just need something stable that will make my disorder calm down lol.

[QUOTE="Furi-Kun"]

[QUOTE="PSNMatt41"]

Don't worry. I still think they are the best model out there. The most versatile one as well. They can do more than the other ones. I've had mine since launch, but with all these problems I can't stand it (I have OCD, I get worried).

PSNMatt41

I have OCD too! Let's have OCD together. :P

But seriously, if that' the choice you want to make then stick to it! :)

Yeah dude, thanks. My OCD is so bad to the point where when I turn off my system, I would run downstairs to check if I actually turned it off. It just bothers me, and with all the problems I've been having...it's been a nightmare. I just need something stable that will make my disorder calm down lol.

I've been there too.

[QUOTE="budboarder"]Thats messed up. Not only are you scamming a retailer, but really screwing another PS3 owner. Shame on you.PSNMatt41

Gamestop scams you also

Your right, I shouldn't judge....it's not like I'm a boyscout myself.lol....do what's right for your situation.:)

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[QUOTE="budboarder"]Thats messed up. Not only are you scamming a retailer, but really screwing another PS3 owner. Shame on you.MarcRecon

Gamestop scams you also

Your right, I shouldn't judge....it's not like I'm a boyscout myself.lol....do what's right for your situation.:)

Wait, you being sarcastic? o_O...but anyways thanks.

You do it man, I sure would.....I hate Gamestop and if you can get 150 bucks for a broken console then do it, whoever buys it can always retrurn it when it breaks when you first turn it on.

[QUOTE="MarcRecon"]

[QUOTE="PSNMatt41"]

Gamestop scams you also

PSNMatt41

Your right, I shouldn't judge....it's not like I'm a boyscout myself.lol....do what's right for your situation.:)

Wait, you being sarcastic? o_O...but anyways thanks.

No,I'm serious bro...no sarcasm intended. I thought about what I said at first and realized thatI can get a little above myself sometimes!!! lol....it's the same situation with a used car, the dealer knows that something is wrong with it, but they take it anyway.

You do it man, I sure would.....I hate Gamestop and if you can get 150 bucks for a broken console then do it, whoever buys it can always retrurn it when it breaks when you first turn it on.

pandoradrive

Agreed, the sales person is going to push awarranty(another scam from GS)on the new owner anyway.

I have some advice don't do it. Why would you take a 60 gig that plays PS2 games and get a slim that does not? Sure it consumes less power and what not but it's not worth the price of BC atleast not in my eyes. However, it is your choice to make so do what you want.

[QUOTE="Furi-Kun"]

My advice: Keep it.

I've lost trust for 60 gigs.

[QUOTE="PSNMatt41"]

[QUOTE="Furi-Kun"]

My advice: Keep it.

I've lost trust for 60 gigs.

Ninja_Zombie83

Yeah that's what I'm saying. This deal offers a guaranteed $150 if you are trading it towards a slim. This probably means that they are planning to give you less on your PS3...which is another gamestop scam. I never buy used consoles myself anyway. Trust me, if this deal wasn't going on, I wouldn't trade my PS3 less than $100 which is the expected amount considering it's gamestop. I would buy a brand new one. This is just an open opportunity that I can't refuse right now.

At the end its your call PSNMatt41

That's a little messed up tbh. I know ive done some bad things to gamestop and it's consumers, but selling a gimped "console" to another person who will drop a pretty penny for a PS3 that will soon brake a couple days after is not cool.What do you think he would say about the playstation or sony?? Your not helping anyone, but yourself (which isn't a bad thing, but still messed up for a fellow gamer down the road)

If I were you I would call Sony, let them know about whats happening; also tell them if it's true that they have discontinued give refurbished 60GB?? If yes, then tell them what they'll exchange for your current 60GB model. Ask themwhat model Playstation will they give you and if possible to send you money for a new one or to replace it for a new Slim. (Why not, you dropped 600 on that thing)

If all else fails say... F*** YOU!!! :P

[QUOTE="Furi-Kun"]

My advice: Keep it.

I've lost trust for 60 gigs.

That's a little messed up tbh. I know ive done some bad things to gamestop and it's consumers, but selling a gimped "console" to another person who will drop a pretty penny for a PS3 that will soon brake a couple days after is not cool.What do you think he would say about the playstation or sony?? Your not helping anyone, but yourself (which isn't a bad thing, but still messed up for a fellow gamer down the road)

If I were you I would call Sony, let them know about whats happening; also tell them if it's true that they have discontinued give refurbished 60GB?? If yes, then tell them what they'll exchange for your current 60GB model. Ask themwhat model Playstation will they give you and if possible to send you money for a new one or to replace it for a new Slim. (Why not, you dropped 600 on that thing)

If all else fails say... F*** YOU!!! :P

Nocturnal_Speed

I got my refurbished 60 gig in may. 90 day warranty is done. I even asked the guy politely over the phone, and obviously Sony being the greedy company it is, wouldn't accept my system. I emailed customer support explaining why I should get it for free because I invested 600 dollars at the time, plus another 150 for repairs, and bound for another 150 for repairs.

..they didn't take it seriously and said "check your power supply or vents"...

I was so pissed at the time. Anyway. Gamestop just checked my system on saturday. It passed all the tests and I got my 120 gig. So it's not totally thrashed. It just has some issues.