Should I get my 60gb PS3 Fixed?

[Shadowknight]

Why is 60GB the best model? How is it better than the slim which is smaller, quieter, and uses less power?

PS2 compatibility (better then 80gb), SACD playback, memory stick reader, ability to install Linux, 4 USB ports, quieter disk tray, better looking logo on the shell.

 

[mmntech]

PS2 compatibility (better then 80gb), SACD playback, memory stick reader, ability to install Linux, 4 USB ports, quieter disk tray, better looking logo on the shell.

This. It's pretty much the Cadillac model PS3. It's too bad Sony stopped making them. There would certainly be a demand for it as a "premium" version, much like the 360 Elite coexisting with the 20gb and Core. I guess it was just too costly to keep a production line open for them.

 

[mindcycle]

This. It's pretty much the Cadillac model PS3. It's too bad Sony stopped making them. There would certainly be a demand for it as a "premium" version, much like the 360 Elite coexisting with the 20gb and Core. I guess it was just too costly to keep a production line open for them.

It was too costly to keep the PS2 hardware and possibly some of the other features, yes. They wanted a way to lower the system cost to get more people interested in buying PS3's so all that stuff went. Good move by sony, but the original models are superior to the slim for the BC alone IMO.

 

[hans030390]

The problem I have with fixing it myself is it can't be sent back to Sony at all if I break the seal. I've heard a corrupted HDD can cause problems so I might try reformatting and see if it does anything. Since I was playing LBP at the time, which is constantly accessing the HDD, there is a slight possibility that's what caused it.

I bet if you tried ALL the obvious fixes, it'd still cost less than having to send it to Sony. I could be wrong, though.

When things break that are out of warranty for me, it becomes a DIY project. 😉

 

[zerogear]

It was when I first got it, so there's a few PS2 games I play a lot still. Okami, GT4, and the God of War games I play a lot. Okami obviously doesn't have a current gen version (besides the Wii) and it's one of my favourite all time games. It would suck major balls if I couldn't play it anymore. I was PC exclusive for the last two console generations so I never owned a PS2.

I wonder if I can ship it to them in the PS3's original box. I still have it. Would expedite things a little bit instead of waiting for them to give one to me.

Generally RMA don't take long at all. A week at most. You send it to them, they confirm receipt of the console. The grab one out of their refurb pile (same 60GB), swap the Hard Drives so you get your original hard drive. And ship it out. They don't really repair your console.

 

[zerocool84]

PS2 compatibility (better then 80gb), SACD playback, memory stick reader, ability to install Linux, 4 USB ports, quieter disk tray, better looking logo on the shell.

I have an old 80GB and would rather have a Slim. No one cares about SACD, Linux, or better looking logo. You can get a cheap USB hub and a memory card reader for a couple bucks. The Slim is quieter in every way but I have never heard any PS3 that was super loud. I wonder how many people actually care about PS2 compatibility other than the hardcore people but those people probably already have an older PS3. Plus you get the better audio codecs on the Slim.

 

[mchammer187]

The problem I have with fixing it myself is it can't be sent back to Sony at all if I break the seal. I've heard a corrupted HDD can cause problems so I might try reformatting and see if it does anything. Since I was playing LBP at the time, which is constantly accessing the HDD, there is a slight possibility that's what caused it.

I thought breaking the seal voided the warranty and you could still send it back whether the seal is broken or not.

Since you are out of warranty than the warranty is expired anyway.

IMO going through a highly rated 3rd party repairer should end up saving you some cash and that should be your best option.

 

[IEC]

I was thinking about finally buying one, but the reviews of FF13 have not convinced me that it is a must buy yet. Though I might pick one up just to play Ryu no Gotoku 3... which fortunately for American ATers is being exported as Yakuza 3 in March.

 

[Locut0s]

Basically it comes down to how much you value the backwards compatibility the 60GB model offers you. The 60GB model is the only one to my knowledge that contained the entire Reality Engine chip from the PS2 and therefore it's backwards compatibility with PS2 titles is far superior to other models of the PS3. This is important to me as I don't have a PS2 and would still like to pick up many of the old classics. But if this isn't important at all then you might want to look at just getting a slim. I also prefer the look of the original fatter PS3s to the slim, just looks much more solid to me.

 

[Shadowknight]

I have an old 80GB and would rather have a Slim. No one cares about SACD, Linux, or better looking logo. You can get a cheap USB hub and a memory card reader for a couple bucks. The Slim is quieter in every way but I have never heard any PS3 that was super loud. I wonder how many people actually care about PS2 compatibility other than the hardcore people but those people probably already have an older PS3. Plus you get the better audio codecs on the Slim.

I care about SACD, Linux, PS2 compatibility and a better looking logo. It's a pain to have to have more crap plugged into the PS3 instead of just having the card reader and extra usb hubs integrated. Just because you're not interested doesn't mean other people aren't, or else there wouldn't be such a high demand for 60gbs on ebay.

 

[mmntech]

I thought breaking the seal voided the warranty and you could still send it back whether the seal is broken or not.

Since you are out of warranty than the warranty is expired anyway.

IMO going through a highly rated 3rd party repairer should end up saving you some cash and that should be your best option.

The guy on the phone told me they will refuse to take it if the seal is broken, so do most repair guides online. I guess they don't want you to go the "cheap" route if you deliberately f---ed up your PS3.

 

[Spydermag68]

If I had the option to buy a fully BC PS3 I would have. I have an 80gig MGS4 version.

It is kind of funny to play WSOP and have zombies talking to you.

 

[mindcycle]

Basically it comes down to how much you value the backwards compatibility the 60GB model offers you. The 60GB model is the only one to my knowledge that contained the entire Reality Engine chip from the PS2 and therefore it's backwards compatibility with PS2 titles is far superior to other models of the PS3. This is important to me as I don't have a PS2 and would still like to pick up many of the old classics. But if this isn't important at all then you might want to look at just getting a slim. I also prefer the look of the original fatter PS3s to the slim, just looks much more solid to me.

The original 20GB also has the PS2 hardware built in. That's the model I have.

 

[u3laptoper]

If a model has a particular high failure rate, why would you invest more time in it? Even worse, to purchase a later model of the questionable model?

That is stupidity.

For the same analogy that a rape victim marries a rapist (Yes, it has happened in real life), just to validate on traumatic experiences further.

 

[mindcycle]

If a model has a particular high failure rate, why would you invest more time in it? Even worse, to purchase a later model of the questionable model?

That is stupidity.

For the same analogy that a rape victim marries a rapist (Yes, it has happened in real life), just to validate on traumatic experiences further.

Comparing a faulty PS3 to a rape victim is stupidity. But maybe that's just me.. lol

 

[SneakyStuff]

Why is 60GB the best model? How is it better than the slim which is smaller, quieter, and uses less power?

Full backwards compatibility, media card reader, 4 USB ports, SACD support, freedom to load your own OS onto hard drive. Only downside really is the power consumption seeing as how both CPU and GPU are 90nm parts on the 20 and 60GB models.

edit: little late on my part with the response... OOPS

 

[mmntech]

If a model has a particular high failure rate, why would you invest more time in it? Even worse, to purchase a later model of the questionable model?

That is stupidity.

For the same analogy that a rape victim marries a rapist (Yes, it has happened in real life), just to validate on traumatic experiences further.

Epic fail

 

[zerocool84]

I care about SACD, Linux, PS2 compatibility and a better looking logo. It's a pain to have to have more crap plugged into the PS3 instead of just having the card reader and extra usb hubs integrated. Just because you're not interested doesn't mean other people aren't, or else there wouldn't be such a high demand for 60gbs on ebay.

I'm sure you do but the general population doesn't and that's why they took that stuff out that will never get used to save them money.

 

[Locut0s]

The original 20GB also has the PS2 hardware built in. That's the model I have.

Ahh right thanks. I got mine not long after they were released, and I know the first revisions had the PS2 hardware. What I forgot was that they had both a 20 and a 60GB model.

 

[Locut0s]

I'm sure you do but the general population doesn't and that's why they took that stuff out that will never get used to save them money.

Got to admit though that for the HT and hardcore gaming crowed those are some nice extras to have which is why it's still a sought after unit.

 

[mmntech]

Got to admit though that for the HT and hardcore gaming crowed those are some nice extras to have which is why it's still a sought after unit.

Exactly. Mine's pretty much the whole home entertainment centre. I can't even watch my DVDs/Blu-rays over the break except on my computer. So I've got that hooked up to the TV now.

 

[mmntech]

Well, I got it back today. Same serial number but I still had to reformat the damn hard drive. Oh well, at least it's fixed.

 

[Blayze]

I have an old 80GB and would rather have a Slim. No one cares about SACD, Linux, or better looking logo. You can get a cheap USB hub and a memory card reader for a couple bucks. The Slim is quieter in every way but I have never heard any PS3 that was super loud. I wonder how many people actually care about PS2 compatibility other than the hardcore people but those people probably already have an older PS3. Plus you get the better audio codecs on the Slim.

The PS3 Slim is very quiet unless you count the "popping/cracking" noise from the plastic case. I exchanged my first Slim because of it, and the replacement is the same. So far my only complaint about the Slim, but I hear its a common "problem" with the Slim.

 

[Locut0s]

The PS3 Slim is very quiet unless you count the "popping/cracking" noise from the plastic case. I exchanged my first Slim because of it, and the replacement is the same. So far my only complaint about the Slim, but I hear its a common "problem" with the Slim.

I much prefer the glossy finish of the older PS3s to the slims mat black finish (at least it seems to be mat black). I also like the weighty solid build quality of the older models.

 

[RimdaleTech]

I can fix PS3 YLOD's for a cheap as $40-$50 dollars.. I am in the Toronto area