Is 3.0 slowly killing older model PS3s?

Last night, I had to mourn the loss of my 60gb, due to YLOD. I treated my PS3 like gold, kept it clean, as dust-free as possible, etc.After looking up vids for quick fixes for YLOD on Youtube, I read many comments all stating the same thing..."After I updated 3.0, 2 days later I get YLOD!" After seeing this on many YLOD fix videos among their comments, I start to wonder if its all just a coincidence, but A LOT of people seem to have this problem several days after updating 3.0. Is Sony going to acknowledge to seemingly growing problem among the older model SKUs? I also read that people call Sony and Sony claims its just a coincidence. I don't know what to believe, but anyone else get YLOD shortly after 3.0? A few of my friends have 60gb SKUs too, and I just wonder if they'll be next, and if it does happen, something is definitely wrong...

um no comment *runs and pets my 60 gb* The bad man wont hurt you with his lies. Um i think its sheer coincedence nothing posted on a youtube comment ever seems credible

Sony is trying to kill off B/C for good >_>

Its ok if they do i stillhave a PS2 but i do have a 60 gig no issues though

Sony is trying to kill off B/C for good >_>

TehSonofUgly

as long as my baby is fine im happy...

mine has been working fine. was yours working fine before the update or did it just randomly crash because i think i should be scared too then

Well, I hope it doesn't become a problem for any PS3 owner. I figure the people that look up YLOD fixes are within a small % for PS3 owners that had it happen to them. Sadly, I'm part of that small % :( I figure now is a good time as any to get a Slim. I just don't trust refurbs, lol

mine has been working fine. was yours working fine before the update or did it just randomly crash because i think i should be scared too then

coola426

Mine was working perfectly, til last night my friend was playing CoD4 online, then it just shutdown and the YLOD appeared.

They want you to buy a slim so they're infecting playstations with a virus in 3.0 to kill all previous models, it's a conspiracy!

3.0 shouldn't have any impact on PS3's getting YLOD. YLOD is caused by hardware failure.

They want you to buy a slim so they're infecting playstations with a virus in 3.0 to kill all previous models, it's a conspiracy!

Prince-Noctis

Haha, pretty sneaky virus, it was chillin in there for about4 days, then just decided to pull an Altair on my PS3. o.0

3.0 shouldn't have any impact on PS3's getting YLOD. YLOD is caused by hardware failure.

T-Machine99

3.0 shouldn't have any impact on PS3's getting YLOD. YLOD is caused by hardware failure.

[QUOTE="TehSonofUgly"]

Sony is trying to kill off B/C for good >_>

Eazy1891

as long as my baby is fine im happy...

My PS3 was acting funny after installing 3.0 a few days ago...That can't be good.:?

Hopefully not. Im pretty sure sony would not stoop that low to get people to buy new slim lines...

[QUOTE="TehSonofUgly"]

Sony is trying to kill off B/C for good >_>

Eazy1891

as long as my baby is fine im happy...

but what about your PS3

I think its probably just a coincidence although my PS3 got a second YLOD on the weekend, it was repaired from its first YLOD only 5 weeks ago.

They want you to buy a slim so they're infecting playstations with a virus in 3.0 to kill all previous models, it's a conspiracy!

Prince-Noctis

Well, I hope it doesn't become a problem for any PS3 owner. I figure the people that look up YLOD fixes are within a small % for PS3 owners that had it happen to them. Sadly, I'm part of that small % :( I figure now is a good time as any to get a Slim. I just don't trust refurbs, lol

KamuiFei

My 40gig is working fine, I have a different background so no stupid sparkles for me!

Oh Noes FOXDIE!..... not.

Seriously, I have a 60GB model and its perfect.

[QUOTE="KamuiFei"]

Well, I hope it doesn't become a problem for any PS3 owner. I figure the people that look up YLOD fixes are within a small % for PS3 owners that had it happen to them. Sadly, I'm part of that small % :( I figure now is a good time as any to get a Slim. I just don't trust refurbs, lol

bdhoff

True, true...But I already dismantled it to get CoD4 out of the blu-ray drive. I paid $60 for it, and Gamestop's offer is $60 for broken PS3s towards the Slim. I would rather keep the game than get $60 and lose a game completely. But thats me :) I am gonna miss my 60gb, but it wasn't gonna last forever, thats life, lol.

Conspiracy Theory!

I still haven't updated to 3.0. I don't think I will either until they fix the bugs.

I don't believe half the people who claim to the get the 'YLOD' ..

It's a coincidence, or not even happening ..

My 60GB is still running like perfectly, and I have yet to vacuum to clean the vents once .. only wipe it off every so often ..

Some people don't have A/C and it's hot out there ..

Why, why is it always a new firmware is released people begin complaining about it screwing up their PS3s, mine is a pretty old 40GB, and has survived so far.

But, now Im scared, mommy hold me :(

[QUOTE="T-Machine99"]

3.0 shouldn't have any impact on PS3's getting YLOD. YLOD is caused by hardware failure.

guynamedbilly

I really hope you don't believe this.

just a quick ? does anyone know if you send your ps3 in for ylod. do you get the same ps3 you send them back ?? because if it would ever happen to me i would only want mine repaired not replaced i would have to redownload eveything on the different ps3 instead of just using a backup ext hdd the backup only works on the same ps3 that would suck redownloading all my music, movies and games (about 150 gbs worth)!!!

I've noticed mine takes a hair longer to load a song whenever i choose it. anyone else notice this issue? i love my baby too much!

question: if i ever get the yellow light of death, i have to take the harddrive ive put in mine out and put the original 40 gig back in it before shipping it to sony. do you think that my data on the 250 i'd be taking out of it would be fine if i were to put the harddrive in an enclosure after removing it from my ps3? ALL of my music is on this thing, and no where else, so you can see why im a tad preoccupied

KamuiFei your not alone man. I just downloaded the ps3 3.0 system update the day it was released. 2-3 days later, I on my ps3, 2 minutes later the YLOD! I felt a tear drop. The worst part is I just got the Batman game, fml. lol I really do think its the update but thats just me.

Guys, is it worth 160 to send back or should I go crazy and follow those youtube vids on and try to repair it on my own?

just a quick ? does anyone know if you send your ps3 in for ylod. do you get the same ps3 you send them back ?? because if it would ever happen to me i would only want mine repaired not replaced i would have to redownload eveything on the different ps3 instead of just using a backup ext hdd the backup only works on the same ps3 that would suck redownloading all my music, movies and games (about 150 gbs worth)!!!

rogelio22

just a quick ? does anyone know if you send your ps3 in for ylod. do you get the same ps3 you send them back ?? because if it would ever happen to me i would only want mine repaired not replaced i would have to redownload eveything on the different ps3 instead of just using a backup ext hdd the backup only works on the same ps3 that would suck redownloading all my music, movies and games (about 150 gbs worth)!!!

Man, that sucks.

Get a slim, i heard they are quiet.

Meh, who knows.

I updated to 3.00 the day it came out and I've got an 80GB BC model...no problems.

Hmmm I was wondering, does Sony go through your hard drive to see what you have on it? I have a lot of pics/videos on it. Also my friends took a flash drive and imported videos from it on to the ps3, some which might have been illegal. This is why I'm scared if i send it back in i might get fined =(

Hmmm I was wondering, does Sony go through your hard drive to see what you have on it? I have a lot of pics/videos on it. Also my friends took a flash drive and imported videos from it on to the ps3, some which might have been illegal. This is why I'm scared if i send it back in i might get fined =(

HellsChampion

Love how everyone gets so worried .. :lol:

If it breaks it has NOTHING to do with the Firmware update ..

Love how everyone gets so worried .. :lol:

If it breaks it has NOTHING to do with the Firmware update ..

GloveDoesntFit

Firmware update 2.40...Read up on it.

http://kotaku.com/5021458/ps3-240-update-problems-and-solutions

Love how everyone gets so worried .. :lol:

If it breaks it has NOTHING to do with the Firmware update ..

GloveDoesntFit

And yeah I'm worried about this, really worried. I've had my 60GB for almost 3 years and it hasn't had a problem. If it were to break shortly after installing FW 3.0 to it, then I'd have to believe that may have had something to do with it.

[QUOTE="GloveDoesntFit"]

Love how everyone gets so worried .. :lol:

If it breaks it has NOTHING to do with the Firmware update ..

Ellimem

Firmware update 2.40...Read up on it.

http://kotaku.com/5021458/ps3-240-update-problems-and-solutions

:lol: :lol:

People are trying to claim the update is causing the infamous YLOD .. which is impossible ..

I understand that sometimes a fireware update might cause some problems within the logistics of the system, but doesn't cause it to overheat ..

um no comment *runs and pets my 60 gb* The bad man wont hurt you with his lies. Um i think its sheer coincedence nothing posted on a youtube comment ever seems credible

Kid_Notorious07