Survey for owners of "fat" PS3s (UPDATED July 2nd, 2009)

My Intentions:

As someone who is on the PS3 forums very often, I've noticed that most people who have had PS3 problems own one of the new 40GB or 80GB models as opposed to the older 60GB or 20GB models, and I've been wondering if there is some truth to this observation. I'm taking a poll and would like as many people as possible to participate. I would also like to produce a somewhat accurate "console failure rate" for the PS3 for the Gamespot community.

I've had my 60GB since January of 2007 without any problems. I would also appreciate any posts in an effort to keep this thread alive so that it can gather as much data as possible. (hijackers welcome :D)

What I mean by "Console Problems":

Unless your PS3 has reached the point of unplayability, as in freezing constantly and consistently, disc-read errors, or it just stopped working/turning on, etc, please don't vote that you've had problems. Just to clear up any doubts, I mean problems as in bricked, broken, or unplayable PS3s. To anyone who is confused, the following list should clear up any confusion. If you're still not sure whether your issues count, then please post and ask me so that I can tell you which way to vote.

"Problems" DO include:

• freezing on a constant or consistent basis (at least once or twice every one or two weeks)
• disc-read errors rendering games and/or movies unplayable/unwatchable
• PS3 not turning on

"Problems" DO NOT include:

• freezing occasionally (less than once every month)
• problems playing a specific game or movie
• internet lag or connection issues such as an inability to log on, or spontaneous logging off of PSN or disconnection from the online service (problems like these can rarely be attributed specificly to the PS3 and is more likely just a problem with your home network - if you've eliminated all other possible causes other than your PS3, then you may count it as a problem)

Survey Adjustments:

If anyone has a friend or relative without a Gamespot account who owns a PS3, please let me know which category he/she belongs to so that I can expand and adjust the survey results accordingly. Also, if you think you voted incorrectly, let me know. I want these results to be as accurate as possible.

I own a 20GB or 60GB and have had console problems. +2
I own a 20GB or 60GB and have NOT had console problems. +11

I own a 40GB or 80GB and have had console problems. +1
I own a 40GB or 80GB and have NOT had console problems. +6

Total Adjusted Statistics: 1:00PM EST July 2nd, 2009

20/60 GB STATISTICS:

• # of owners w/ console problems: 101
• # of owners w/ NO console problems: 647
• Total Votes: 748
• % of owners w/ console problems: 13.50%
• % of owners w/ NO console problems: 86.50%

40/80 GB STATISTICS:

• # of owners w/ console problems: 74
• # of owners w/ NO console problems: 448
• Total Votes: 522
• % of owners w/ console problems: 14.18%
• % of owners w/ NO console problems: 85.82%

TOTALS:

• # of owners w/ console problems: 175
• # of owners w/ NO console problems: 1,095
• Total Votes: 1270
• % of owners w/ console problems: 13.78%
• % of owners w/ NO console problems: 86.22%

Not my ps3 specifically, but the 60 gig model i bought for my nephew broke down on Christmas morning when trying to update COD4. It powered off and would not turn back on.

Not my ps3 specifically, but the 60 gig model i bought for my nephew broke down on Christmas morning when trying to update COD4. It powered off and would not turn back on.

Videodogg

So which option did you choose? - you can only vote once

[QUOTE="Videodogg"]

Not my ps3 specifically, but the 60 gig model i bought for my nephew broke down on Christmas morning when trying to update COD4. It powered off and would not turn back on.

abdelmessih101

So which option did you choose? - you can only vote once

option 1 because it ruined Christmas for my nephew.

[QUOTE="abdelmessih101"][QUOTE="Videodogg"]

Not my ps3 specifically, but the 60 gig model i bought for my nephew broke down on Christmas morning when trying to update COD4. It powered off and would not turn back on.

Videodogg

So which option did you choose? - you can only vote once

option 1 because it ruined Christmas for my nephew.

Sorry to hear that :( - I hope the replacement went smoothly at least.

Have had my 60 gig since jan 07 and aside from the three or four times its frozen on me i have had no problems whatsoeverMaximum-Torque

That reminds me - please don't count occasional freezing as a problem because that's bound to happen. Unless your PS3 has reached the point of unplayability, as in freezing constantly and consistently, disc-read errors, or it just stopped working/turning on, etc, please don't vote that you've had problems.

I've had my 60 gig since Aug. of 07, Haven't had a problem so far.

But my cousin has gone through 2 60 gigs... makes me sad.

I've had my 60 gig since Aug. of 07, Haven't had a problem so far.

But my cousin has gone through 2 60 gigs... makes me sad.

mrjonnyringo72

Which option did you choose?

Only 1 problem with my 60gig, the optical audio output stopped working. I now have to use av output for sound, and HDMI for vid. Sucks because now I don't have true surround sound. I would send it back but it happened only 1 1/2 weeks ago and did not want to be without it for the GTA4 launch.MontanaJefe

Which option did you choose? I wouldn't count that as a "problem" so let me know how you voted.

[QUOTE="mrjonnyringo72"]

I've had my 60 gig since Aug. of 07, Haven't had a problem so far.

But my cousin has gone through 2 60 gigs... makes me sad.

abdelmessih101

Which option did you choose?

Hi Guys,

I have a 60G since Jan 2007, but I can't power on since last month, but SONY fixed already, thanks.

Have had my 60 gig since jan 07 and aside from the three or four times its frozen on me i have had no problems whatsoeverMaximum-Torque

Same here. very happy with my ps3.

Does putting your PS in a fridge count as a problem? BTW ive had a 40gb for 3 months and had no real problems.fhoeiuwhdousah

Does it still work? :?

I'm and early adopter of premium 60GB version since November 18th 2006. Aside from Assassins Creed crashing on me few times before the patch, (which is not PS3 issue but the game's developing) I have never had any issues whatsoever.

Dust it off every few days, keep it in nice and spadefull environment and I have the system ON for at least 14 hours every single day since that day especially because I use remote play with PSP.

Take care of your hardware, and it will always work well. ^_^

Got a 60GB (now upgraded to 320GB) in October 2007 and it's worked fine. It's frozen quite a few times on online games but that's it.

(Voted for 2nd option)

I've had my 60gb since July with no problems.nyc05

I have a 60Gb system and seems good given all the wear and tear I've put it through...but other than freezing and restarts or freezing and shut downs, I haven't experienced much thus far

~knocks on wood~ :?

I haven't had any problem with my 60GB PS3.

And I hope it stays this way.

Never had a problem.

Out of the 139 votes, only 12 people had console problems. Hurray for PS3!

I have owned both a 60 Gig and now a 40 gig cause my baby little 60 gig was stolen from me by some Trash of a person >_

I've got the PAL 60 GB model which is the same as the NTSC 80 GB model and I've had no problems. What do you want me to pick in your poll?CellAnimation

That's a tricky one - when did you get it?

I have owned both a 60 Gig and now a 40 gig cause my baby little 60 gig was stolen from me by some Trash of a person >_loggerz

Which option did you pick in the poll?