Im just unlucky! I keep my systems dust free, well ventilated (it has it's own table) & they never remain in the open by the tv. What other way do i keep it clean & protected?

Whats also weird is that i havent used the system for 2 months...and i have kept it dust free and stored in an air tight container, the 1st day i put it on in 2 months...update to firmware 3.0...i get YLOD...ugh!!

My metal gear solid disc is stuck in it....

hey if i send it to sony will i get another 40gb gun metal grey system or a refurb shiny black ps3 unit?

I have about 20 games, but im kind of annoyed of this YLOD again.

I just dont want to go buy a PS3 slim and within a year get another YLOD

I mean my PS2 is still working 5 years now.

Saturday, September 5th 2009, my special edition metal gear solid gun metal grey PS3 got the YLOD.

It's annoying because it's the 2nd PS3 to get YLOD in 2 years!!!!. I am starting to turn my sights towards the wii or the xbox 360 now.

Logically, i have spent $1000 on 2 PS3 systems, where i could have gotten 3 wii's or 3 xbox 360's.

Should i buy the new PS3 slim, repair my 40 GB paper weight or move over to another console?