Scared ****less

Ok so just now I was playing my *literally* brand-new PS3 with my dad, our 80gb, playing MotorStorm, and after I shut off the system and reached back to hit the main power button, I almost crapped my pants as the how hot it was, we played for *literally* less that an hour, and now I'm really scared that something is wrong already, is this natural? Also, I heard it will shut itself off if it gets too hot, but when will it get to the point that it is ruined?

PLEASE HELP ME!!!

as far as I am aware, that is perfectly natural; there are cooling systems that you can get for it, but they generally have a high risk that goes along with them (I've heard of cases during and after installation where the ps3 stopped working)

Ok so just now I was playing my *literally* brand-new PS3 with my dad, our 80gb, playing MotorStorm, and after I shut off the system and reached back to hit the main power button, I almost crapped my pants as the how hot it was, we played for *literally* less that an hour, and now I'm really scared that something is wrong already, is this natural? Also, I heard it will shut itself off if it gets too hot, but when will it get to the point that it is ruined?

PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Nasty_butler_9

That's good bro, it blows out the hot air so obviously the vented areas are going to be warmed up themselves. I've had my ps3 on at least 10 hours a day since July 23rd and mine smiles at me every morning :D

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Ok so just now I was playing my *literally* brand-new PS3 with my dad, our 80gb, playing MotorStorm, and after I shut off the system and reached back to hit the main power button, I almost crapped my pants as the how hot it was, we played for *literally* less that an hour, and now I'm really scared that something is wrong already, is this natural? Also, I heard it will shut itself off if it gets too hot, but when will it get to the point that it is ruined?

PLEASE HELP ME!!!

D3monchicken

That's good bro, it blows out the hot air so obviously the vented areas are going to be warmed up themselves. I've had my ps3 on at least 10 hours a day since July 23rd and mine smiles at me every morning :D

. . . . . . . . if my ps3 started doing that, I would sleep with one eye open, lol

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Ok so just now I was playing my *literally* brand-new PS3 with my dad, our 80gb, playing MotorStorm, and after I shut off the system and reached back to hit the main power button, I almost crapped my pants as the how hot it was, we played for *literally* less that an hour, and now I'm really scared that something is wrong already, is this natural? Also, I heard it will shut itself off if it gets too hot, but when will it get to the point that it is ruined?

PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Dragonblade01

That's good bro, it blows out the hot air so obviously the vented areas are going to be warmed up themselves. I've had my ps3 on at least 10 hours a day since July 23rd and mine smiles at me every morning :D

. . . . . . . . if my ps3 started doing that, I would sleep with one eye open, lol

That's why I sleep in a different room :)

If the back is hot it probably means that the inside isn't. The cooling system is doing it's job.

If the console overheats, the power light will flash red/green repeatedly. Don't worry about it unless that happens.

and if it does happen?Nasty_butler_9

Do CPR.

As others have said, the fan is doing its job and pushing the hot air out the vents in the back. Completely normal. Imagine if that fan and vents weren't there.:?Kaboom! BioShockOwnz

Not really Kaboom like a bomb... More like a candle... Just meltttttttttttttttttttttinnnnnnnnnnng........

so would anyone recomend a cooling system? anyone have pros and cons of cooling systems?Nasty_butler_9

Cooling systems apparently brick systems for some... Don't waste your money you don't need it bro. Plus don't bump a page in less than a minute of your last post on it 0.o

so would anyone recomend a cooling system? anyone have pros and cons of cooling systems?Nasty_butler_9

PROS: It helps with the cooling process

CONS: Hard to install (some actually require dismantalling the ps3)

High risk of breaking the PS3 (even after installation)

I personally don't think it is worth the risk or trouble

Make sure you don't have anything around your ps3 so the air can circulate.

ROFL. Expect your PS3 to be shut down in less than 6 months now.

ROFL. Expect your PS3 to be shut down in less than 6 months now.

is0lati0n

heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, that's not cool :(

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ROFL. Expect your PS3 to be shut down in less than 6 months now.

D3monchicken

heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, that's not cool :(

Aww I'm sorry =(

are you talking to me?Nasty_butler_9

No we're not, but I am now. Try moving your PS3 position to a place where there is atleast 5-10cm breathing space for your PS3. Your problems should be fixed. =)

It's normal...don't get a cooling system just make sure your system has plenty of room to breathe an isn't covered by anything.

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Ok so just now I was playing my *literally* brand-new PS3 with my dad, our 80gb, playing MotorStorm, and after I shut off the system and reached back to hit the main power button, I almost crapped my pants as the how hot it was, we played for *literally* less that an hour, and now I'm really scared that something is wrong already, is this natural? Also, I heard it will shut itself off if it gets too hot, but when will it get to the point that it is ruined?

PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Dragonblade01

That's good bro, it blows out the hot air so obviously the vented areas are going to be warmed up themselves. I've had my ps3 on at least 10 hours a day since July 23rd and mine smiles at me every morning :D

. . . . . . . . if my ps3 started doing that, I would sleep with one eye open, lol

LOL!

On Topic: Well ive had my PS3 on for about 11 hours at times (during parties) and It usually stays reletively cool, it may just be a one time thing with your console. But in saying that, if the problem persists I would contact Sony and get some help

Hope that helped

Well I felt the same way about the heat when I first got my ps3, so I bought the pelican cooler. I must say it helps alot, the fans help pull warm air out, not force air in. Heat will eventually destroy any electronic device. I don't buy that crap about it being bad for your ps3, I've never heard of any ps3 that was bricked by an add on cooler, that's just an xbox thing.

*clicks* Of course! Just got the idea when aaron said 'horizontal'.

Stand your PS3 vertically. Horizontally generates more heat because your PS3 will cover more ground thus heating up against the material you are lying it down on. Ok cool, I fixed things. Now let's partay!!

LOL, i'm pretty sure it's normal. Electronics get hot esp. ones with this many transistors.X360PS3AMD05

Yup

is0late , Was it vertical or horizontal? I left mine horizontal and no heating problems as well. or maybe we're just lucky. :P aaron5829

Haha. I got mine vertical and it's just fine. But if either way they don't heat, it's all good.

Ok so just now I was playing my *literally* brand-new PS3 with my dad, our 80gb, playing MotorStorm, and after I shut off the system and reached back to hit the main power button, I almost crapped my pants as the how hot it was, we played for *literally* less that an hour, and now I'm really scared that something is wrong already, is this natural? Also, I heard it will shut itself off if it gets too hot, but when will it get to the point that it is ruined?

PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Nasty_butler_9

believe it or not that is normal. I can cook my eggs on the thing. But there is nothing to be worried about just make sure you put it in an open space so it can breath and there should be no problems.