PS3 Yellow Light Of Death, Sony Refuse To Pay For Fix

Shark_Blade · 26-09-09, 14:44

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When Microsoft had a problem with their Xbox 360 they spent hundreds of millions fixing a "red ring of death problem", now Sony who has a PS 3 "yellow light of death” problem" is asking owners to pay hundreds of dollars to fix the problem if the Playstation console is over 12 months old.

This is despite the fact, that when purchased the PS3 was the most expensive gaming console in the world, simply because it was made by Sony who sees themselves as a superior brand.

Described as a super powered entertainment machine, Sony Computer Entertainment in Australia has already had problems with the Blu ray player in the PS3, now the Japanese Company who are currently strapped for cash is asking owners to pay to fix the new problem which fails to boot after displaying a yellow light.

This is not the first time that Sony has price gouged consumers for repairs to a Sony PS3.

Writing in response to a News Ltd story on the new slim PS3, Trish of Melbourne said that when she recently reported a Blu ray problem to SCE Australia she was told that it would cost $315 to fix her PS3 console that was less than 2 years old.

She wrote "When the Xbox 360 developed a common fault outside the warranty period, Microsoft fixed it for free. Having to spend $315 to fix a PS3 console after not even 2 years is equivalent to spending about $10,000 on repairs on an average car - totally ridiculous".

Now hundreds of PS3 owners are claiming that their gaming consoles have broken down without warning, with all of the problem devices displaying the same fault indicator - a yellow flashing light. When that light shows, the box no longer works. It's become so feared by gamers that they've dubbed it "The Yellow Light of Death".

The BBC in the UK reports that more than 150 Watchdog viewers contacted them to say they've had problems with their PS3.

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Your thoughts? I just hope my consoles last like my PS1, which is still alive and kicking.

Legend of Lara · 26-09-09, 14:47

That's awfully high and mighty of them.

Urgh, I just hope I won't get it. >_<

Catracoth · 26-09-09, 14:48

Looks like the PS3 isn't so perfect after all.

Super Badnik · 26-09-09, 14:48

I feel sorry for people who are having these problems. Sony should know better, it's this kind of attitude that's probably lead to the PS3 being a lot less popular than the PS2 & PS1 were. They need a wake up call if you ask me, i would have thought the PS3 being less popular than other next gen consoles would do just that but obviously not.

Catracoth · 26-09-09, 14:50

Anyone know what the cause of the YLOD is? Is it just a general hardware failure like the 360's RROD?

Mad Tony · 26-09-09, 14:59

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Originally Posted by Super Badnik

I feel sorry for people who are having these problems. Sony should know better, it's this kind of attitude that's probably lead to the PS3 being a lot less popular than the PS2 & PS1 were. They need a wake up call if you ask me, i would have thought the PS3 being less popular than other next gen consoles would do just that but obviously not.

I agree. Sony walked into this generation expecting to come out on top like they did with the PS2. They got too complacent.

If I were a PS3 owner I wouldn't worry about this. Once they start losing customers they'll provide free repairs.

Jo269976 · 26-09-09, 15:22

Red lights of death...

Yellow lights of doom...

My Wii better not start flashing green before the release of Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles.

Zelda master · 26-09-09, 15:22

And no one believed me when i said the YLOD excists

cool_omar · 26-09-09, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Catracoth

Anyone know what the cause of the YLOD is? Is it just a general hardware failure like the 360's RROD?

i think it comes when u keep the ps3 on 24/7 its preferred that the ps3 doesnt stay on for more than 32 hours and u shouldnt play it while the thing is upward on its spine and dont leave the disk inside AND keep the dust off of it if some of it goes in the disc slot then its gonna get fried and always keep it in a ventilated place

w8 that wasnt ur question ye the hardware doesnt fail u fail at keepin it safe xD

Aphrodite22 · 26-09-09, 15:45

wait the YLOD happened to the ps3 slim or big ps3?

26-09-09, 14:44	#1
Shark_Blade Legend Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 25,695	PS3 Yellow Light Of Death, Sony Refuse To Pay For Fix Source When Microsoft had a problem with their Xbox 360 they spent hundreds of millions fixing a "red ring of death problem", now Sony who has a PS 3 "yellow light of death” problem" is asking owners to pay hundreds of dollars to fix the problem if the Playstation console is over 12 months old. This is despite the fact, that when purchased the PS3 was the most expensive gaming console in the world, simply because it was made by Sony who sees themselves as a superior brand. Described as a super powered entertainment machine, Sony Computer Entertainment in Australia has already had problems with the Blu ray player in the PS3, now the Japanese Company who are currently strapped for cash is asking owners to pay to fix the new problem which fails to boot after displaying a yellow light. This is not the first time that Sony has price gouged consumers for repairs to a Sony PS3. Writing in response to a News Ltd story on the new slim PS3, Trish of Melbourne said that when she recently reported a Blu ray problem to SCE Australia she was told that it would cost $315 to fix her PS3 console that was less than 2 years old. She wrote "When the Xbox 360 developed a common fault outside the warranty period, Microsoft fixed it for free. Having to spend $315 to fix a PS3 console after not even 2 years is equivalent to spending about $10,000 on repairs on an average car - totally ridiculous". Now hundreds of PS3 owners are claiming that their gaming consoles have broken down without warning, with all of the problem devices displaying the same fault indicator - a yellow flashing light. When that light shows, the box no longer works. It's become so feared by gamers that they've dubbed it "The Yellow Light of Death". The BBC in the UK reports that more than 150 Watchdog viewers contacted them to say they've had problems with their PS3. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your thoughts? I just hope my consoles last like my PS1, which is still alive and kicking.

26-09-09, 14:47	#2
Legend of Lara Legend Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Iceland ★ Criesland Posts: 42,726	That's awfully high and mighty of them. Urgh, I just hope I won't get it. >_< __________________ That's right. Our weakness is that we're stupid.

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Zelda master Tomb Raider Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Beverwijk, Holland Posts: 11,392	And no one believed me when i said the YLOD excists __________________ "y cant metroid crawl?"

26-09-09, 14:48	#3
Catracoth Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: преисподняя Posts: 18,792	Looks like the PS3 isn't so perfect after all.

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Super Badnik Relic Hunter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England Posts: 5,428	I feel sorry for people who are having these problems. Sony should know better, it's this kind of attitude that's probably lead to the PS3 being a lot less popular than the PS2 & PS1 were. They need a wake up call if you ask me, i would have thought the PS3 being less popular than other next gen consoles would do just that but obviously not.

26-09-09, 14:50	#5
Catracoth Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: преисподняя Posts: 18,792	Anyone know what the cause of the YLOD is? Is it just a general hardware failure like the 360's RROD?

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Jo269976 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fortune City. Posts: 8,124	Red lights of death... Yellow lights of doom... My Wii better not start flashing green before the release of Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles.

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Aphrodite22 Professor Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,916	wait the YLOD happened to the ps3 slim or big ps3?