Dick Ward writes: "The Yellow Light of Death has struck my PS3. This leaves me without a device to play PlayStation 3 games, and without a Blu-ray player. My grieving during this difficult time has taken the form of poetry – inspired in part by all the ‘Halo’ haikus I’ve been reading. I’d like to share it with you."
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Anyone who has YLOD should take their console to a Re-ball specialists, he will resolder the graphics chip and anything else causing the problem with leaded-solder.
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0 YLOD
4 RROD <- that was it for me
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To proclaim you dont have a problem doesnt change the fact that others have however.
My bud sent his 60gb to a place called PSR to do the reflow and it worked for less than a month. He could send it back to them but there is no guarantee on a rework so he is biting the bullet and sending it to sony (how he can do that after it had been opened by a 3rd party....???)
He will have spent close to $275 to try and have it fixed (sony: $150, psr: $109 plus shipping). Unfortunately there is no easy way to just get another unit and be back up and running.
You cant take the hdd and put it into another unit without it wanting to wipe the drive. You cant make a backup of the drive without the unit running (or so i think).
I certainly had my share of console issues with a dre ps2 (x2) a bad laser in a dreamcast, wii sound chip burned out, and the ever popular rrod on my 05 360 (havent had any issues since repair...finds wood to knock on)
I dont make fun of those who's systems crap out for whatever reason. It shouldnt happen but the fact is it does. Some may treat their stuff like total crap and it works forever and others baby them and they poop out (ha ha baby...poop)
I think there are real issues with these consoles and those who choose to poke fun or pass off the issues as non existent will take a change of heart when it does happen to them.
Even with console revisions the possibility of failures are still prevalent. Moving parts give out at some point. Even non moving ones do the same.
Just be a little bit more understanding of others who have these issues even if none of you do not.
What you just wrote was concise, thought provoking and honest. You get an agree and a bubble from me. If I coule, I'd give more.
You da man.
I was proper sad when it happened :-(
0 RROD - My Elite has been running strong. Hope it stays that way.
One day I'll get around to repairing it, but I just wen out and bought a Slim after a month(just to prove I could go a month without it).
if that's the case, try 'refreshing' your PS3. it works most of the time to fix minor issues.
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
Sucks when i found out i could connect PS3s together for a complete transfer though...
At least it wasn't a red light at the beginning of the tunnel! Stop! You can't even start!
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I have had the YLOD and did the reflow myself. The fix cost me $25 for a heat gun at ace. The process is very simple. I did it about six months ago and all is well (knock on wood).
original 60 gig fat
Do what I did 2 days ago. Do hair dryer trick, see how on YouTube. Then take it yo Gamestop and and sell it to them for 200 bucks and get a slim from them. That is the smartest cheapest solution because if u keep fixing it, the ylod always comes back eventually.
not a single darn YELLOWLIGHTOFDEATH.
2 rrod's
and to don, and sackgirl and ratfuker
no ylod
6 rrod's
The YLOD is a myth made by 360 fanboys... JJ
But it is almost so rare that it need not be counted and I could safely say that at least %50 of people here on N4G saying they have had a YLOD are just trolling.
I have seen uncountable RROD on mates Xbox's but never seen a PS3 die other than when my bro's console got bricked by an update bout 3 years back (but that was fixed for free).
2 rrod
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I just find it funny that last line was a dig at sony and peeps be hating.
truth hurts i guess.
No YLOD
1 RROD
I would even bet money on...
There are more Launch PS3's around then Launch 360's around.
My PS3 hasn't died on me, but it does freeze all the time. Does anybody know what causes that?
Trolls that just lie for trolls sake... YLOD is so rare it is almost negligible, fanboys just like to make things up.
it is interesting the nature of some of the instances that occurred. Some people will go through multiple systems and have never mistreated them. Others will beat their units into the ground, dust all over them and what not and never have a problem.
Almost like some kind of console roulette and each player has either luck on their side or not.
Like I said above, when it happens, it sucks. No need to ridicule those that got hit. If it happens to you I would just say sorry man and hope you can get it fixed.
Sony fanboys won't admit PS3's are built like shit just like the original 360's. Sony claimed their graphics would completely blow away everyone else when in reality they are only on par with the 360. Sorry Sony, you don't fool me.
yea, I mean, what you said...it makes no sense at all...What was the failure rate of the 360? 50%? and the ps3 was like 10%? I don't remember but I know I had 3 RROD's and no YLOD. Proof enough for me...oh and I bet you are Ray Finkle!
Don't spill that Xbox Kool Aid you are drinking, I hear it will stain and leave nasty red rings on your shirt.
no YLOD
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I had one RROD at the end of 2008 and that replacement system is still going strong. I still have about a year left on my RROD warranty since the 2 year Microsoft service contract I bought extended my RROD warranty to 5 years from date of purchase.
If there is one thing that's "better" about the RROD, it's that at least you can still take your game out.
No YLOD
No RROD
I have no complaints.
0 YLoD, Difference being, you get a three year warranty with the 360, Sony's charge to fix the PS3 would burn the pockets of some people..
But on the topic of console failures...7 different PS2's due to it breaking..
the standard models still have the 3yr special ext from mfg date.
The new ones have 1yr due to the revision of the board and system overall is not the same and does not fall under the same clause as the standard units.
Older units, chance of RROD/E74 probable in units prior to 2009.
Newer units from early 09 to current less likely but still offered under 3yr term.
"Slim" units not covered under RROD/E74 special warranty. Standard 1yr warranty applies.
1 RROD, all my friends have had at least 1 RROD!!
0 PS2 DRE(it was an original ps2 and it still works, amazing!!)
0 PS1 problems
I rest my case - playstation forever!!
0 YLOD, 120GB PS3 slim... yet.
Wow, I never thought I would see the day that Sony Fanboys would start admitting the YLOD. Look at how many there are also from all these different posts. The PS3 is a joke.
You are a joke. You obviously have little to no understanding of the video game segment. Everything is Xbox is cool, PS sucks with you.
You have Zero Credibility and all of your comments demonstrate just how asinine your blind dedication to Xbox is.
All consoles will fail eventually, it is well documented that PS3s have the YLOD, Xbox 360's have the RROD. The RROD problem has diminished with newer iterations, but the YLOD was never as prevalent.
The ONLY REASON the YLOD is news is because this is tit for tat for the RROD news articles N4G was plagued with for some time.
BTW Halo Sucks.
On my awesome 60gb. I 'reflowed' it a few days ago. Might get rid of it and get a PS3 slim. Warranty = safety.
I have not had a RROD, but I had something worse. Disc read error and MS does not cover that. Thankfully I just told them I had RROD and they sent me a refurbish. I love tricking the system.
"No matter what, I’m without a PS3 and Blu-ray player until pay day rolls around."
This is why credit cards exist, damn it.
But, after that I went through 2 replacement because Sony only sends me Refurbs. When this one breaks down I'm making sure I get sent something new.
I have always bought an in store warranty when available because they will replace it with a new system most of the time.
Leaves me with only turning on my PS3 when it decides to turn on
ps3 = nothing so far, knock on wood.
original xbox gets played everday by my children and I had it since 2 monthes after launch I own 150 games for it and I played it countless hours= nothing wrong ever, that is 1 good piece of hardware.
5 YLOD
9 RROD
they were both under warranty and got fixed my 40gb ps3 is still down but i just paid 80 bucks to a place called wired extreme to fix it and the xbox 360 was a 20gb. i bought an elite bundle with odst and forza about 3 months ago and it runs great