Buying a PS3? Get the Slim, not the Fat

I just bought my first ever PS3 two weeks ago and it was the 80gb 4USB Motorstorm pack (Used on craiglist). I did not want the slim because I won't be able to install linux, can't play ps2 games, slower Blu-ray drive (by one second). Broughtit home, played the first 5 minutes of uncharted 2, then it froze after the cutscene. At first I thought it was my disc, but took out my disc and it was a smooth as butter. Tried RE5, but it froze while installing. Long story short, after a long fight with the previous owner, I finally got $230 back (originally Bought it for $290).

I'm off the look for a slim now (Out of stock at all electronic stores), and I will start new with a one year warranty, brand new Blu-ray drive and lens, no more Disc read errors, no more over heating. Even if it does, I have a one year warranty...

Advice, Get the slim, the older models come with so many problems that are not worth the PS2 compatability, not worth Linux, not worth the useless 4 usb, not worth thememory card slot that can view photos but no videos, not worth the disc read errors, the blu-ray issues.

The slim is a fix of what the older models should've been. Trust me, all those other specs that come with the older Gen fat PS3's are not worth the Cost for repair, $150-$170.

Stick to the slim, fresh start, fixed console, fresh one year warranty, new Blu-ray drive (Not the old BR drive that causes so many disc reading/ freezing issues), Old PS3's are not worth it

We didn't need ANOTHER thread like this.

I just bought my first ever PS3 two weeks ago and it was the 80gb 4USB Motorstorm pack (Used on craiglist). I did not want the slim because I won't be able to install linux, can't play ps2 games, slower Blu-ray drive (by one second). Broughtit home, played the first 5 minutes of uncharted 2, then it froze after the cutscene. At first I thought it was my disc, but took out my disc and it was a smooth as butter. Tried RE5, but it froze while installing. Long story short, after a long fight with the previous owner, I finally got $230 back (originally Bought it for $290).

I'm off the look for a slim now (Out of stock at all electronic stores), and I will start new with a one year warranty, brand new Blu-ray drive and lens, no more Disc read errors, no more over heating. Even if it does, I have a one year warranty...

Advice, Get the slim, the older models come with so many problems that are not worth the PS2 compatability, not worth Linux, not worth the useless 4 usb, not worth thememory card slot that can view photos but no videos, not worth the disc read errors, the blu-ray issues.

The slim is a fix of what the older models should've been. Trust me, all those other specs that come with the older Gen fat PS3's are not worth the Cost for repair, $150-$170.

Stick to the slim, fresh start, fixed console, fresh one year warranty, new Blu-ray drive (Not the old BR drive that causes so many disc reading/ freezing issues), Old PS3's are not worth it

nenethao

we didn't care when you made this thread last time

You just bought a crappy PS3, mine has been working perfectly fine for years.

i have an old ps3 and i have yet to come across any disc reading or freezing problems.mtradr43

Why do you think it was being sold? You got taken and blame the PS3? My launch 60GB and 40GB (upgraded to 250GB HDD) do not approve of your message :P

[QUOTE="mtradr43"]i have an old ps3 and i have yet to come across any disc reading or freezing problems.AmnesiaHaze

[QUOTE="AmnesiaHaze"][QUOTE="mtradr43"]i have an old ps3 and i have yet to come across any disc reading or freezing problems.mtradr43

You just bought a crappy PS3, mine has been working perfectly fine for years.

Yandere

Maybe firmware 3.10 f88ked up all the fat ps3, supposedly makes the blu-ray runs faster, which the old BR drive wil burn out. And the PS3 forces you to upgrade firmware if you want to play your newest games. So basically Sony wants to get rid of all Fat models once and for all

all that trouble, money and time and you never even tried a lens cleaner. im wondering if this was more so user error. my ps2 used to have reading problems, then i cleaned the lens and it worked fine.

I have a fat PS3 model with firmware 3.15. No problems.

That isn't an issue inherent to the PS3, that is an issue inherent to buying used. Lemon law. You get what you pay for. The fat PS3 has many superiorities to the Slim, especially given that some versions have full backwards compatibility. I'm probably going to look into getting a BC fat if I can, there is no reason for me to buy a brand new Slim if I don't have to.

Word to the wise: don´t buy used consoles.

all that trouble, money and time and you never even tried a lens cleaner. im wondering if this was more so user error. my ps2 used to have reading problems, then i cleaned the lens and it worked fine.

z4twenny

My PS3 phat has been having some disc reading problems lately (it never outright refuses to read them but sometimes it reads them too slow and there's alot of freezing). Can you give me a step by step tutorial on how to clean the lens?

That isn't an issue inherent to the PS3, that is an issue inherent to buying used. Lemon law. You get what you pay for. The fat PS3 has many superiorities to the Slim, especially given that some versions have full backwards compatibility. I'm probably going to look into getting a BC fat if I can, there is no reason for me to buy a brand new Slim if I don't have to.

foxhound_fox

I just bought my first ever PS3 two weeks ago and it was the 80gb 4USB Motorstorm pack (Used on craiglist). I did not want the slim because I won't be able to install linux, can't play ps2 games, slower Blu-ray drive (by one second). Broughtit home, played the first 5 minutes of uncharted 2, then it froze after the cutscene. At first I thought it was my disc, but took out my disc and it was a smooth as butter. Tried RE5, but it froze while installing. Long story short, after a long fight with the previous owner, I finally got $230 back (originally Bought it for $290).

I'm off the look for a slim now (Out of stock at all electronic stores), and I will start new with a one year warranty, brand new Blu-ray drive and lens, no more Disc read errors, no more over heating. Even if it does, I have a one year warranty...

Advice, Get the slim, the older models come with so many problems that are not worth the PS2 compatability, not worth Linux, not worth the useless 4 usb, not worth thememory card slot that can view photos but no videos, not worth the disc read errors, the blu-ray issues.

The slim is a fix of what the older models should've been. Trust me, all those other specs that come with the older Gen fat PS3's are not worth the Cost for repair, $150-$170.

Stick to the slim, fresh start, fixed console, fresh one year warranty, new Blu-ray drive (Not the old BR drive that causes so many disc reading/ freezing issues), Old PS3's are not worth it

that's the way to go trust me. being able to play ICO and SOTC when you buy a ps3 for last guardian will be a must.Phaze-Two

[QUOTE="Phaze-Two"]that's the way to go trust me. being able to play ICO and SOTC when you buy a ps3 for last guardian will be a must.foxhound_fox

Unfortunately, I think if you look at the amount of people actually using B/C it's probably not the most sensible financial move to keep pursuing it. More people will not care than care. My PS3 has hardware B/C and I have never used it, except for God of War 2, which released after the PS3.

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

You just bought a crappy PS3, mine has been working perfectly fine for years.

nenethao

Maybe firmware 3.10 f88ked up all the fat ps3, supposedly makes the blu-ray runs faster, which the old BR drive wil burn out. And the PS3 forces you to upgrade firmware if you want to play your newest games. So basically Sony wants to get rid of all Fat models once and for all

You must be really paranoid or just bashing SONY, My fat PS3 is working perfectly fine with 3.15 firmware.

I bought a 60 gig PS3 used and it works just fine. I would never buy a slim, if my BC PS3 breaks and I cant find another one, I wont buy another PS3 at all. Anyway, I think you just got a bad one.

I just bought my first ever PS3 two weeks ago and it was the 80gb 4USB Motorstorm pack (Used on craiglist). I did not want the slim because I won't be able to install linux, can't play ps2 games, slower Blu-ray drive (by one second). Broughtit home, played the first 5 minutes of uncharted 2, then it froze after the cutscene. At first I thought it was my disc, but took out my disc and it was a smooth as butter. Tried RE5, but it froze while installing. Long story short, after a long fight with the previous owner, I finally got $230 back (originally Bought it for $290).

I'm off the look for a slim now (Out of stock at all electronic stores), and I will start new with a one year warranty, brand new Blu-ray drive and lens, no more Disc read errors, no more over heating. Even if it does, I have a one year warranty...

Advice, Get the slim, the older models come with so many problems that are not worth the PS2 compatability, not worth Linux, not worth the useless 4 usb, not worth thememory card slot that can view photos but no videos, not worth the disc read errors, the blu-ray issues.

The slim is a fix of what the older models should've been. Trust me, all those other specs that come with the older Gen fat PS3's are not worth the Cost for repair, $150-$170.

Stick to the slim, fresh start, fixed console, fresh one year warranty, new Blu-ray drive (Not the old BR drive that causes so many disc reading/ freezing issues), Old PS3's are not worth it

nenethao

nenethao,

First, you have to keep in mind, like everyone else has said, buying any used game console is a real risk....I'd certainly stay away from that.

Second, you also have to keep in mind that not all "FAT" PS3's are created equal. It sounds like you had an 80 gig with B/C with 4 USB slots. But then there are newer FAT PS3's with no B/C and only 2 USB slots....that's the one I have. Although I can't prove it, I believe those are inherently more reliable than the older PS3 FAT's, even if only marginally.

Also nenethao,

I asked you before and I was still curious, are you from So CAL or Nor CAL?

My Launch 60g BC fat PS3 works like a charm, no signs at all of slowing down.

I just bought my first ever PS3 two weeks ago and it was the 80gb 4USB Motorstorm pack (Used on craiglist). I did not want the slim because I won't be able to install linux, can't play ps2 games, slower Blu-ray drive (by one second). Broughtit home, played the first 5 minutes of uncharted 2, then it froze after the cutscene. At first I thought it was my disc, but took out my disc and it was a smooth as butter. Tried RE5, but it froze while installing. Long story short, after a long fight with the previous owner, I finally got $230 back (originally Bought it for $290).

I'm off the look for a slim now (Out of stock at all electronic stores), and I will start new with a one year warranty, brand new Blu-ray drive and lens, no more Disc read errors, no more over heating. Even if it does, I have a one year warranty...

Advice, Get the slim, the older models come with so many problems that are not worth the PS2 compatability, not worth Linux, not worth the useless 4 usb, not worth thememory card slot that can view photos but no videos, not worth the disc read errors, the blu-ray issues.

The slim is a fix of what the older models should've been. Trust me, all those other specs that come with the older Gen fat PS3's are not worth the Cost for repair, $150-$170.

Stick to the slim, fresh start, fixed console, fresh one year warranty, new Blu-ray drive (Not the old BR drive that causes so many disc reading/ freezing issues), Old PS3's are not worth it

nenethao

Talk about flawed logic, so you got a broken PS3.... that doesn't mean that the slim is better, it just means you're unlucky.

Bigger is better!

If you felt very adament about the BC feature and Linux, you could have blow $500 or more on eBay for a new PS3 Fat.

You'd be suprise how ridiculous the prices are for a Sealed Brand New Fat PS3, it literally is a collector's item right now.