PS3 problem.

SABR42 · #1 11-17-2007, 07:31 AM

I've only had the PS3 for 2 days, but it refuses to turn on now.

Every time I try to turn it on the green light is on for 2 seconds, before I hear 3 beeps and it shuts off again. I can't even eject the disc inside. What gives?

Low Key · #2 11-17-2007, 07:40 AM

I recommend fire, and lots of it!

SABR42 · #3 11-17-2007, 08:55 AM

Oh, I forgot to mention. After the thing shuts off after 3 beeps, the red light is flashing.

I read the manual and it says it's an overheating problem, but that can't be it. The system is completely cold because I haven't played since last night, and when I played it last night it worked perfectly and showed no signs of overheating.

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

SABR42 · #4 11-17-2007, 12:26 PM

Meh, I called Sony and they will replace my system. Standard I guess.

Dire · #5 11-17-2007, 08:16 PM

Out of curiosity, was it a $400 system? Previously I thought Sony's version of the RROD was flashing yellow lights (or does this exclude overheating?). Wondering if things have changed with the new $400s, as they have changed the hardware somewhat significantly.

SABR42 · #6 11-18-2007, 11:24 AM

I have the $500 80GB version.

Shaqizzle · #7 11-18-2007, 12:32 PM

People say this works when buying a PS3. Or Xbox360 for that matter.

4 High · #8 11-18-2007, 12:48 PM

Not only that, But i think they are running some Buy x Gift Cards get an extra one for free, which lowers the price even more. You just buy x gift cards which is about the price of the ps3 and you end up getting a decent amount of money off.

wonderwes · #9 11-19-2007, 08:24 PM

Sounds like you just got a bad unit. Its a shame but it happens with all 3 consoles. I run my ps3 almost daily with games and Folding@Home and no problems so far. There was an article posted out how they put a PS3 in a fridge for 24hrs and then a sauna for 24hrs and the thing didnt crash once. So hopefully you will have better luck.

So did you buy a model with a PS2 chip in it or was it the new one without it?

Warhawk should be your first buy.

ThaSaltCracka · #10 11-19-2007, 08:29 PM

Its pretty sad that so both Sony and MS ship units that are faulty. MS's is worse obviously. Its just so shocking. Really poor manufacturing/designing of the hardwares mechanical performance.