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05-02-2010, 11:34
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PS3 repairs
My PS3 decided to stop reading blu-rays, games and DVDs last Thursday night. No warning, just stopped working.
Was rather peeved considering it was only 6 months old but the Sony call centre were decent enough at helping out. Arranged a courier to pick it up Tuesday morning (they did offer Monday first though) and a PS3 refurb with a few extra months warranty came back at 9 this morning! Very impressive turn around I'd say. Certainly much better than when I've had 360s in for repair, even when I've received 360 refurbs back. I know someone (Nokkon  ) will mutter about how PS3s are inferior and shoddy But I'm happy to have it back  Oh and I know the sales of goods act etc. Wasn't worth the hassle for me personally as I bought it online and in hindsight I doubt the turnaround would have been much different! A weekend of blu-rays beckons 
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05-02-2010, 11:55
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Glad to hear it was repaired quickly. They only have 12 months normally don't they?
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05-02-2010, 12:00
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Yeah. Although from googling around it sounds like they're pretty decent at doing free repairs later in the console's life too
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05-02-2010, 12:13
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really?? that is great news
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05-02-2010, 12:35
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It depends what you want to compare the PS3 to. It's a better Blu-Ray player than a 360 for example. People do put words in my mouth regarding the PS3 and Wii.
The build quality IS shoddy though, everyone I know now bar Daz and Leo have had to have their PS3's replaced now. I've always praised their repairs and turnarounds though. As for repairs in later life, the people I know who've had theirs die later in life have had to pay. I was told in a really bitchy way that they simply wouldn't replace my last one for free again.
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05-02-2010, 12:40
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05-02-2010, 18:07
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pipe down Nokkon :P
my PS3 is still going strong and it was my only gaming platform for a long time. I've had it a while now actually... 3 years maybe - wow, and GT still hasn't been released! Now its sat without power on top of my Xbox. |
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05-02-2010, 19:37
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I iz speshul
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My PS3 hasn't died yet, and hopefully will stay working for some time, especially with Heavy Rain due at the end of the month!
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 Doesn't matter what the hardware is - the drive mechanism will croak.
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