What is wrong?

I got my ps3 like a week ago and its been having problems.

After about 10 minutes of gameplay the fan volume will become really loud. Its not in an enclosed area, its out in the open.

I like my room pretty cold so the temperature in my room shouldn't be a problem to where the ps3 overheats.

But then after another hour of me playing, the fan will sieze its loudness and become silent.

I called the manufacturer and they said that they can't do anything about it. I even asked for a replacement but they said that I must have done something to it.

Has anyone had this problem? Please help.

I'm guessing your in europe?

The eu launch ps3 had the problem where the fan would spin faster to accomadte for extra heat (like loading a game) and not slow down again after the heat causing process had left.

It was a fault in the fan mechanisme thingy. It does not harm your ps3 but it does make more noise and will not become quiter untill shutdown.

Just bring it back, It's not a console breaking problem but still I didn't find out about it in mine untill a month or so afterwards when it started showing up in the forums and I noticed mine had the same problem, by then I had too many saves to be bothered to bring it back.

Mmk I worried about the fan because the sound of it is equal to a jet engine.sketchymofo

I'm guessing your in europe?

The eu launch ps3 had the problem where the fan would spin faster to accomadte for extra heat (like loading a game) and not slow down again after the heat causing process had left.

It was a fault in the fan mechanisme thingy. It does not harm your ps3 but it does make more noise and will not become quiter untill shutdown.

Just bring it back, It's not a console breaking problem but still I didn't find out about it in mine untill a month or so afterwards when it started showing up in the forums and I noticed mine had the same problem, by then I had too many saves to be bothered to bring it back.

The_Tombo

I guess I'm just unlucky then.sketchymofo

yours wont be the same as everyone elses... your overreacting.. cuz its new... you will get used to the small problems :P

I guess I'm just unlucky then.sketchymofo

You're not unlucky, there's probably just something wrong with your PlayStation 3. I would advise you to take it back to the store you purchased it from, and buy a new one. If that doesn't work, than contact Nintendo, their number should be on the console somewhere, and tell them the situation. I'm sure they'll give you some helpful hints on how to fix the problem.

If you can still play games and watch blu-rays on it...there is no problem.

[QUOTE="sketchymofo"]I guess I'm just unlucky then.ratboy51

You're not unlucky, there's probably just something wrong with your PlayStation 3. I would advise you to take it back to the store you purchased it from, and buy a new one. If that doesn't work, than contact Nintendo, their number should be on the console somewhere, and tell them the situation. I'm sure they'll give you some helpful hints on how to fix the problem.

[QUOTE="ratboy51"]

[QUOTE="sketchymofo"]I guess I'm just unlucky then.JustWiicredible

You're not unlucky, there's probably just something wrong with your PlayStation 3. I would advise you to take it back to the store you purchased it from, and buy a new one. If that doesn't work, than contact Nintendo, their number should be on the console somewhere, and tell them the situation. I'm sure they'll give you some helpful hints on how to fix the problem.

:lol::lol::lol:

I've had mine since '06, occasionally the fan gets a little loud, not too loud, just a little noticeable, and only for a brief moment, usually whhen loading games...

Otherwise its as quiet as a church mouse.

I don't notice it all.

I doubt yours has any serious problems but hey, if you worried then return it.