PS3 General Discussion

I have the exact same thing, except it's FFXIII for me... sometimes it'll work just fine and then I get signed out every few minutes, I can sign in back, but I can't be sure what trophies I might miss, also it's just irritating. :/

I can also reset my router/ modem, than it'll work fine again... until the next day or so lol, there's clearly something wrong with the whole system (not for everyone, but for many).
I hope they get to fix it sometime, also online games just don't work for me anymore either, 2-3 seconds delay to everything I do is just unbearable, I really think there's somethong wrong with there servers, but without access (to my very own data) there's no way for me to proof or fix....
 
OK, so I'm a little confused. I have 4 accounts on my PS3. My NTSC account, my PAL account, an off-line guest account and what was until yesterday, an off-line account for my daughter, who's really too young to use the PS3 unsupervised but can play Super Rub-a-Dub just fine once it's loaded. :) Yesterday I changed her off-line account to a sub-account of my main NTSC ID. Great. And I was able to set up some very basic parental controls. Also fine. 👍

But here's what I don't quite understand. Unless I just don't see it, there's no way to specifically control and restrict certain other functions from a sub-account. In other words, when she's logged into the sub account, she can't buy anything from the PSN store (that costs money) or accept chat invites. That's fine. But I can't stop her from fiddling with the internet settings. Or sound output settings. Or video output settings or...etc, etc, etc. Yes, it's possible to password protect the settings but there's no way to do it JUST for a sub-account. It can only be done universally for every account. Meaning I would have to enter a code EVERY time I wanted to adjust a setting from within my own profile or any other profile. Am I wrong about this? And if I'm right, what the HELL is Sony thinking? How is this in any way clever? If they're going to go through the trouble to set up parental controls, why bother do it in a half-assed way? (This last was a somewhat rhetorical question).

Am I wrong on this? Am I just missing something obvious or is it really designed this way?
 
I was hoping someone here will be able to help with my PS3 problems. Essentially what happened was I was playing Dirt 2 as normal and then the PS3 shut itself down and displayed a flashing red light. I unplugged everything for a while and left it for 30 mins, turned it on and it booted up fine then shortly after, it happens again (as I played music which began to skip and such for a while before freezing up before I could do anything). The net is being vague as usual and I don't really know where to start as I don't know for sure what the problem is. As I'm at uni, I don't have a landline to phone Sony and my mobile has no credit currently so I'm hoping to get some information even if I can't do anything for now.

It's a 60gb by the way to save that being asked.
 
Dragonistic
I was hoping someone here will be able to help with my PS3 problems. Essentially what happened was I was playing Dirt 2 as normal and then the PS3 shut itself down and displayed a flashing red light. I unplugged everything for a while and left it for 30 mins, turned it on and it booted up fine then shortly after, it happens again (as I played music which began to skip and such for a while before freezing up before I could do anything). The net is being vague as usual and I don't really know where to start as I don't know for sure what the problem is. As I'm at uni, I don't have a landline to phone Sony and my mobile has no credit currently so I'm hoping to get some information even if I can't do anything for now.

It's a 60gb by the way to save that being asked.
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Gutted! :(
Was hoping to get some Dirt 2 on the go tonight but it sucks in public lobbies.
 
Dragonistic
I was hoping someone here will be able to help with my PS3 problems. Essentially what happened was I was playing Dirt 2 as normal and then the PS3 shut itself down and displayed a flashing red light. I unplugged everything for a while and left it for 30 mins, turned it on and it booted up fine then shortly after, it happens again (as I played music which began to skip and such for a while before freezing up before I could do anything). The net is being vague as usual and I don't really know where to start as I don't know for sure what the problem is. As I'm at uni, I don't have a landline to phone Sony and my mobile has no credit currently so I'm hoping to get some information even if I can't do anything for now.

It's a 60gb by the way to save that being asked.
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Sounds like YLOD is on its way. I suggest you back your save games. You won't be able to keep the PS3 on long enough to perform a proper back up. It will soon stop booting up all together. My PS3 did the exact same thing when it died.
 
J-PaP
Sounds like YLOD is on its way. I suggest you back your save games. You won't be able to keep the PS3 on long enough to perform a proper back up. It will soon stop booting up all together. My PS3 did the exact same thing when it died.
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I see, I back up my data regularly as it is (I think ahead) and I got my disc out asap. So all my valuable stuff is safe outside the actual PS3.

Thanks for the info guys, SCEE just sent me an automated email and I should have a reply from then within 24 hours. Until then I'll test it once more and then I'll leave it be.
 
FoolKiller
Blame Hulu. They blocked the PS3 and refuse to give an explanation.
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I have known it to be an issue for a while and I am just now complaining about it. It mostly comes from my crappy laptop not being able to handle the HD resolution or full screen presentation of the content, while my PS3 and HDTV would handle it all nicely.
 
Looks like it's best to sit tight and wait for Sony to get back to me then. If I have to pay to fix it, thats essentially game over for me as I simply can't afford that kind of cash right now. It's pretty unacceptable the reliability I'm getting from the system, this is my second and it's clearly done for, I'm roughly getting just over a year per PS3 so far and that's simply wrong considering I'm using it no more then I did the old PS2 which ran for year after year. Even though the 360 is supposedly less reliable, it's alot cheaper to keep the thing going and I'm really starting to lose faith with Sony for this generation. Infact I may just start saving all my available funds if I get a job and go for a desktop instead.
 
Dragonistic
Looks like it's best to sit tight and wait for Sony to get back to me then. If I have to pay to fix it, thats essentially game over for me as I simply can't afford that kind of cash right now. It's pretty unacceptable the reliability I'm getting from the system, this is my second and it's clearly done for, I'm roughly getting just over a year per PS3 so far and that's simply wrong considering I'm using it no more then I did the old PS2 which ran for year after year. Even though the 360 is supposedly less reliable, it's alot cheaper to keep the thing going and I'm really starting to lose faith with Sony for this generation. Infact I may just start saving all my available funds if I get a job and go for a desktop instead.
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Did your first one have the same problem? A ps3 that has YLOD before and was repaired is more likely to YLOD again. Heard of a few people who have had it happen to them. A ps3 slim would likely have 0 troubles. Newest models of new technology (especially when it comes to cars) never are 100% reliable. You need to wait till the 2nd or 3rd revision for it to be 100%. Anyhow for some perspective on xbox vs ps3 failures. In my ring of friends (who most have ps3's) only my ps3 has died in the last 2-3 years. Whereas 3 xbox's have needed repair in the same amount of time. Sure the number of faults hasn't been great but I am talking about a group of about 5 xbox's vs 15 odd ps3's.
 
If you got your 60gig repaired, as J Pap said, it wont be as reliable as a new one. If I am right, most of the newest Phat consoles dont get YLoD as easily. I have had mine since October 2008, an 80gig and it has had no issues, just once has it had to recover some data (scared me cause I never back up my saves). Dont give up on PS3, we still want to play with you mate, just hope that you dont have to pay. Is it still under warranty?
 
I'll keep it quick, it's a refurbed 60, not the first one I had which the blu-ray drive failed in (not ylod) so it could have before, who knows. The reason I'm considering other platforms is they're cheaper to fix as mine is not under warranty, I wasn't annoyed with the first as it's new tech and such, but now I'm really not happy and I just expect better for the extra money I pay above another rival console.

Luckily, as Legendary will know, I do things right, and under consumer rights for this country Sony will be getting a fight as they have "a responsibility to your customer for up to six years from the date of purchase (in Scotland, five years from discovery of the problem). During this period, you are legally obliged to deal with any claim of breach of contract." So I'll be looking to dodge the charge even though I'm out of warranty as "A supplier cannot, for instance, refuse to deal with a customer's complaint about a faulty product simply on the grounds that the warranty on the product has expired." As this is a refurb, SCEE themselves are the supplier which makes things much easier as I deal with them directly and not the store which sold the original PS3.
 
A cheaper system might seem like a logical replacement in the heat of the moment, but how much money have you already ploughed into PS3 software and Blurays?

An Elite 360 might be a bit cheaper, but only by less than 2 games worth. And like you stated originally, they have more than their fair share of problems too.
 
TheCracker
A cheaper system might seem like a logical replacement in the heat of the moment, but how much money have you already ploughed into PS3 software and Blurays?

An Elite 360 might be a bit cheaper, but only by less than 2 games worth. And like you stated originally, they have more than their fair share of problems too.
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I wasn't just thinking downwards though, I was thinking if I get a job over the summer I'll start building a desktop instead. I only have 5 games on the PS3 now, the only exclusive is GT5P. I'd easily be able to replace that library as they're all relatively old of the one that matters of the '10 releases, Bad Company 2. I've decided if they do make me pay, then the next PS3 will be the last. I'll go without a console period if need be as I simply can't afford to keep replacing it.
 
Well I called Sony and got some Indian guy I could barely understand who didn't seem to comprehend that the console they provided me didn't go through the retailer, it came straight from Sony so it's them who should be liable. Anyway, they suggested trying another power cable which I'll try and if not I'm going to call again and hope that I get someone british who will listen to what I'm saying.

The guy seems to think that the only person liable to the 6 year deal is the retailer, but this PS3 didn't come from the retailer, it came from Sony so I'm reasonably sure they count as the supplier in this sense.
 
Dragonistic
I'll keep it quick, it's a refurbed 60, not the first one I had which the blu-ray drive failed in (not ylod) so it could have before, who knows. The reason I'm considering other platforms is they're cheaper to fix as mine is not under warranty, I wasn't annoyed with the first as it's new tech and such, but now I'm really not happy and I just expect better for the extra money I pay above another rival console.

Luckily, as Legendary will know, I do things right, and under consumer rights for this country Sony will be getting a fight as they have "a responsibility to your customer for up to six years from the date of purchase (in Scotland, five years from discovery of the problem). During this period, you are legally obliged to deal with any claim of breach of contract." So I'll be looking to dodge the charge even though I'm out of warranty as "A supplier cannot, for instance, refuse to deal with a customer's complaint about a faulty product simply on the grounds that the warranty on the product has expired." As this is a refurb, SCEE themselves are the supplier which makes things much easier as I deal with them directly and not the store which sold the original PS3.
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Dragonistic I have repaired my Launch 60GB 5X already, each repair I made using the reflow technique lasted about 1 month before I had to make the repair again. The last repair I made nearly 3mos ago I switched to a silver based thermal grease and have had no issues with my 60GB. If your interested in fixing your machine PM me and I maybe able to walk you through it. It is not difficult just have to take your time. There are some very good You Tube video's showing how to do the reflow technique and repair the PS3.
 
jswilli1
Dragonistic I have repaired my Launch 60GB 5X already, each repair I made using the reflow technique lasted about 1 month before I had to make the repair again. The last repair I made nearly 3mos ago I switched to a silver based thermal grease and have had no issues with my 60GB. If your interested in fixing your machine PM me and I maybe able to walk you through it. It is not difficult just have to take your time. There are some very good You Tube video's showing how to do the reflow technique and repair the PS3.
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I'd really rather not, if I do that I'm risking my chances of getting a free replacement which I will push and push for. I'll be looking into the specific legality by contacting some of the universities law lecturers, many of which are ex lawyers, and if worst comes to worse I'll take it to small claims court and really go for it if they think I have a good case. I think that it's perfectly reasonable to assume that Sony are liable for the 6 years under the Sale of Goods act as they're the ones who gave me this PS3, not the retailer and alot of law is open to interpretation in such a way as I've learnt in my own law studies.
 
Testing continues, it's sitting on idle now using the monitor power cable, but obviously I can't test an actual game (no monitor!). I'll grab another cable when I can and give it a real go, the only difference with this cable is it has a 10 amp fuse whereas the other has a 5, so I don't fancy trying the ps3 cable in the monitor as it could blow the fuse. Now I wait until that green light turns red.
 
Dragonistic
Testing continues, it's sitting on idle now using the monitor power cable, but obviously I can't test an actual game (no monitor!). I'll grab another cable when I can and give it a real go, the only difference with this cable is it has a 10 amp fuse whereas the other has a 5, so I don't fancy trying the ps3 cable in the monitor as it could blow the fuse. Now I wait until that green light turns red.
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You could use your PS3 power cable in your monitor though?!

C.
 
yeti
You could use your PS3 power cable in your monitor though?!

C.
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No, the fuses are different so it's a one way trip as I don't want to overload the smaller fuse which is in the PS3 cable (5Amp) by using the monitor which originally has a 10 Amp in it's cable. The last thing I need is to need to buy an extra cable for my monitor on top of all the possible extra costs, I'm patient enough to wait until I'm sure I can have something which will work.
 
Dragonistic
No, the fuses are different so it's a one way trip as I don't want to overload the smaller fuse which is in the PS3 cable (5Amp) by using the monitor which originally has a 10 Amp in it's cable. The last thing I need is to need to buy an extra cable for my monitor on top of all the possible extra costs, I'm patient enough to wait until I'm sure I can have something which will work.
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PS3 will be far more power hungry than a monitor - surprised that the Amp rating on the monitor cable is that high!

C.
 
yeti
PS3 will be far more power hungry than a monitor - surprised that the Amp rating on the monitor cable is that high!

C.
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Well I played safe rather then sorry, got another cable and the PS3 is most definately dead. Didn't even get to the profiles menu before it froze up and I had to force it off manually. The question is now can I be bothered to go through the whole fiasco of trying to get the replacement for free, or just pay up and get it done.
 
Recently, playing Fallout 3 on PS3, I encountered some frame rate and freezing issues, which prompted a look at my Hard drive space and a clean up of old game saves etc. which I hadn't ever investigated previously.

It seems I have a similar situation as appeared in this thread some 60 pages back. Prior to the clean-up, according to the systems "free space" out of 55GB, there was only 17GB available. Thats a whopping 38GB of HDD used up by ? what ? After the clean-up which accounted for 1 to 2GB tops, the available is still 17GB. No change doesn't concern me as much as where is the 38GB and what is occupying it. I can only account for maybe 10GB and that is being generous. There is still 28GB unaccounted for. I have no movies, music, GTTV, or downloads, other than GT5TT. I do have G5P and some other game saves, Playstation Home, and can go online to the Playstation store.

Apparently from what I have read so far in this thread and some other sites, there is no comprehensive HDD management tool as part of the PS3. The only solution appears to be to to save the the contents of the HDD on to a flash drive or ext. HDD, reformat the the HDD and see what you get. This strikes me as pretty archaic for the latest, greatest, Bluray and all that jazz. Baffling, to say the least.

By comparison, my XB360 has only a 20GB HDD and with more content saved than I can find on the PS3, I still have 11GB free. You do have to manage your saves, particularly some games, somewhat closely or the Drive space will diminish quickly. Since there is a hard drive selection, whererin you can see everything on the HDD and delete accordingly, one can effectively manage disc space. Surprisingly, I guess MS has a much better setup on this detail.

Perhaps I am missing something somewhere in reguards to HDD management on the PS3. If so feel free to provide any enlightenment you may have on this subject.
 
I think the PS3 has auto-defrag since the file system is FAT32 and I don't have these issues at all... are you sure you don't miss something in your calculations, like maybe installed something twice? Stuff like Vidzone and Home can take up a lot of space, too. Did you check that?
I have much more stuff (games) on my 360 than on my PS3, odd enough. :)
However I think it's the same system, as there is no manual defrag or anything like that on both consoles.

PS: you're right tho, it's a bit confusing on the PS3 because data is stored in different places unlike on 360, which has the memory management in one place.



PSS: Home and other stuff does reserve space on the HDD btw, even if there is nothing actually stored on it (when not used)... you could also check that by changing the cache size in Home and see if there're are any changes... I always use smallest ( I think 3GB).
 
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Well, update on my situation. I've paid out for a 160gb replacement which will come on Tuesday, spoke to a Brit this time so the service was smooth, fast and so is the delivery by the sounds. I'll look into claiming that back but I don't know if I'll bother wasting all the time and effort in doing so. Perhaps next time should this one break but I can just about pay for this one without big trouble.
 

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