Is my PS3 doomed? (Original 60GB PS3, minor bugs)

Sky Warrior Bob · 01-10-2010, 03:04 PM

So my PS3 has started to behave a little buggy. It started during the week, where it kept complaining that I was charging too many USB devices at once. Of course, I only had the 2 controllers plugged in.

Additionally, I'd get the same report after I unplugged 1 of the 2 controllers. It only stopped bugging me after I unplugged everything.

Today, I'd gotten my first 2 game freezes.

Here's what I've done, I've done a decent job of cleaning out the alcove where I keep my PS3. Also, I've done a lot of cleaning & blowing action on the exhaust ports that I see.

Finally, I've up & unplugged my PS3 entirely, as I usually leave it in stand-by mode. Is there anything more I can do? Should I grab one of those CO2 canisters?

SWB

Aerozord · 01-10-2010, 03:52 PM

The old 60 gig reverse compatible model? Yea sounds doomed to me. My brother's broke down and he couldn't get it repaired since Sony for some reason, doesnt' like ones that can play PS2 games

EVILNess · 01-10-2010, 04:46 PM

Try reinstalling the PS3 OS, that may fix it.

Nikose Tyris · 01-10-2010, 09:47 PM

You can not only still get it repaired, but if it is out of warranty, it will cost you $190 CAD.

I hope that helps! Sony is actually very happy to still fix it. I just got my identical-model repaired.

You're experiencing a couple different problems, Bob. My PS3 had the same problem about 4 months ago.

Nightshine · 01-10-2010, 10:20 PM

Older models of systems generally seem to have this problem, especially when you get the console when it first came out.

For example: Some copies of the Wii couldn't play games with dual layers, such as Super Smash Bros Brawl.

Best thing to do is turn it in and see what happens.

01-10-2010, 03:04 PM	#1
Sky Warrior Bob bOB iZ brOkeN Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a nice place to visit... Posts: 3,755	Is my PS3 doomed? (Original 60GB PS3, minor bugs) So my PS3 has started to behave a little buggy. It started during the week, where it kept complaining that I was charging too many USB devices at once. Of course, I only had the 2 controllers plugged in. Additionally, I'd get the same report after I unplugged 1 of the 2 controllers. It only stopped bugging me after I unplugged everything. Today, I'd gotten my first 2 game freezes. Here's what I've done, I've done a decent job of cleaning out the alcove where I keep my PS3. Also, I've done a lot of cleaning & blowing action on the exhaust ports that I see. Finally, I've up & unplugged my PS3 entirely, as I usually leave it in stand-by mode. Is there anything more I can do? Should I grab one of those CO2 canisters? SWB __________________ :bmage: Because breakdancing is evil, and so am I, you will click on this link: The power of evil compels you... You are in error. No one is screaming. Thank you for your cooperation. Yes I know the breakdancing BM link doesn't work, and I don't care.

01-10-2010, 03:52 PM	#2
Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	The old 60 gig reverse compatible model? Yea sounds doomed to me. My brother's broke down and he couldn't get it repaired since Sony for some reason, doesnt' like ones that can play PS2 games __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."

01-10-2010, 10:20 PM	#5
Nightshine Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 283	Older models of systems generally seem to have this problem, especially when you get the console when it first came out. For example: Some copies of the Wii couldn't play games with dual layers, such as Super Smash Bros Brawl. Best thing to do is turn it in and see what happens.