PS3 - Resources, Technical Issues, Troubleshooting, FAQs

Qs

Thanks for the advice lads. Got me game back. Not sure how much I care about most of my game saves TBH, the main ones are online games so I might see if I can get a refurb.

Zatoichi

My PS3 just got the YLOD, it's well out of warranty. Is there any repair shops in Dublin that can fix it? And would it even last very long if I got it fixed in that manner? Will Sony give me a new one if I send it in to them for whatever price they're asking €160(?), or just fix my old one and send it back. Will it matter to them if the security sticker is missing in this case?

F1ngers

Zatoichi wrote: »

My PS3 just got the YLOD, it's well out of warranty. Is there any repair shops in Dublin that can fix it? And would it even last very long if I got it fixed in that manner?

There are places in Dublin that fix them. They will offer a warranty of 3 months for the repair. I got mine done but it only lasted ~1 week. Was able to back up all my stuff on the PS3, so was well worth it for me.

Zatoichi wrote: »

Will Sony give me a new one if I send it in to them for whatever price they're asking €160(?), or just fix my old one and send it back. Will it matter to them if the security sticker is missing in this case?

You get a refurb for €160, not a new one.
However, with the sticker gone, I doubt they will help you.

Butch Cassidy

Zatoichi wrote: »

My PS3 just got the YLOD, it's well out of warranty. Is there any repair shops in Dublin that can fix it? And would it even last very long if I got it fixed in that manner? Will Sony give me a new one if I send it in to them for whatever price they're asking €160(?), or just fix my old one and send it back. Will it matter to them if the security sticker is missing in this case?

Know your rights dude, take it back to the shop and demand they either refund you, repair it or replace it. Warrant means nothing as it's merely an addition to your rights already established in law.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055795516

http://www.consumerassociation.ie/rights_knowrights.html

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer_affairs/consumer_protection/consumer_rights/consumers_and_the_law_in_ireland.html

Just to add, the contract you made when you bought the console was with a shop not with Sony so refuse at all times to deal with Sony if the shop you bought it in is telling you to contact them.

Zatoichi

Butch Cassidy wrote: »

Just to add, the contract you made when you bought the console was with a shop not with Sony so refuse at all times to deal with Sony if the shop you bought it in is telling you to contact them.

I bought it in Zaavi in Tallaght, which no longer exists.

Butch Cassidy

Zatoichi wrote: »

I bought it in Zaavi in Tallaght, which no longer exists.

I'm not too sure on this one. You might need an expert. Maybe try the Consumer forum and/or consult one of the following agencies:

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer_affairs/consumer_protection/consumer_rights/consumers_and_the_law_in_ireland.html

http://www.consumerconnect.ie/eng/Hot_Topics/Tip_Of_The_Week/Tips_Archive/Traders_going_bust_.html

http://www.consumerconnect.ie/eng/Hot_Topics/FAQs/If-a-company-closes-down/



As far as I know HMV acquired some of the interests of Zavvi. In the likes of Dundrum HMV opened up a shop in the unit Zavvi had been trading in but obviously not in the case of the Square, Tallaght.

It's worth a shot at the least before sinking money into a new machine or a repair.

dreamers75

Any websites that show whats on special in the Store ?

Butch Cassidy

Just got a new 250gig slim. I've been putting a few bits and bobs on it, picures and downloaded some demos. In under system info at "Free space" it reads: 171/232 GB... where's the rest of my hard drive space gone?

For one I didn't download 80gigs of demos in 3hrs and secondly shouldn't it say /250GB ?

rampantglory

No hard drive is what it says it is capacity wise , my phone is 16 gb but when I "look" at it it's 14.3. Thats normal!!
Now after the os , pics games movies etc it not unusual to use up a fair few gigs I'm using about 89 gb on mine without pics or movies just game saves demo and a few dlc

Butch Cassidy

Do PS2 controllers still work on PS3 (with a converter)? http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-09-23-ps3-update-disables-third-party-pads

Butch Cassidy

Do Ps2 controllers still work on PS3 (with a converter)? http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-09-23-ps3-update-disables-third-party-pads

bennyc

Hi guys a mates PS3 is not powering on. it will go from standby to green then after about 30 seconds turn off again. I have tried to hold in the green for a bit to see if I can get the reset screen but no joy , same if I hold in the tray open button with the green. Not getting any display on the screen at all.
What are his options here ?

Varik

Butch Cassidy wrote: »

Do Ps2 controllers still work on PS3 (with a converter)? http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-09-23-ps3-update-disables-third-party-pads

Depends who made it.

wheres me jumpa

I am probably missing a large thread but has anyone had issues with the 3.56 update? Havent been online in a while and the last update didnt seem to be recognised, i.e. installed but kept getting prompted to update. Downloading 3.60 now which hopefully resolves.

Butch Cassidy

Can I connect my laptop to PS3 slim via USB and transfer files over to the PS3?

F1ngers

Butch Cassidy wrote: »

Can I connect my laptop to PS3 slim via USB and transfer files over to the PS3?

If you have media server you can stream content from your laptop to the PS3.

Washington Irving

Hey guys,
Got my PS3 back today after it the YLOD. When I turned it on there was a system update so I downloaded it, but it keeps coming up as an error when I try to install. It says to unplug the AC power cord and restart the console. I tried this 3 times but no joy. Error code is 8002F1F9, anyone know what the problem is?

P.S The controller also won't connect unless I use the USB

Consolepros

You got it back from Sony?

Washington Irving

No, local computer shop done it. The PS3 is four years old, its the 60gb version

kearneybobs

Saul-Goode9 wrote: »

Hey guys,
It says to unplug the AC power cord and restart the console. I tried this 3 times but no joy. Error code is 8002F1F9, anyone know what the problem is?

Are you sure it doesn't say DO NOT unplug the AC power cord and restart the console? Seems odd that it would tell you to do that.

Also, that error code doesn't seem to be on Sony's database.
http://us.playstation.com/support/answer/index.htm?a_id=939

Consolepros

Take it back to the shop that repaired it

Consolepros

They have not put it back together correctly!

Washington Irving

kearneybobs wrote: »

Are you sure it doesn't say DO NOT unplug the AC power cord and restart the console? Seems odd that it would tell you to do that.

Also, that error code doesn't seem to be on Sony's database.
http://us.playstation.com/support/answer/index.htm?a_id=939

Yep, Im sure. Its says:

"<Suggested Actions>
Press the power button on the front of this system until the system beeps. Next, unplug the AC power cord from the elctrical outlet. After a few minutes, restart the system. The update will resume automatically when the system is restarted.

If the update fails again, write down error code "8002F1F9" and then contact technical support for assistance"

F1ngers

Saul-Goode9 wrote: »

Hey guys,
Got my PS3 back today after it the YLOD. When I turned it on there was a system update so I downloaded it, but it keeps coming up as an error when I try to install. It says to unplug the AC power cord and restart the console. I tried this 3 times but no joy. Error code is 8002F1F9, anyone know what the problem is?

P.S The controller also won't connect unless I use the USB

Re-download the update to a USB and update the PS3 with it.

kearneybobs

F1ngers wrote: »

Re-download the update to a USB and update the PS3 with it.

I just put that error code into google and the first thing to pop up said that it's happening for both internet and usb updating.

http://community.us.playstation.com/thread/2265176?start=0&tstart=0

Bring it back to where you got it 'fixed'. They should have some guarantee in place to cover you.

Rant1

Hey, over the last week or so my ps3 has started freezing and I can only turn it off by pulling out the power cable(I know I shouldn't). When I turn it back on a message comes up saying the hard drive is corrupted. It then rebuilds it and all is well for a while but it happens again next time I turn it back on.

Its a 250gb and is 1y 3m's old.

Anyone know what the hell is up with it?

Consolepros

Rant1 wrote: »

Hey, over the last week or so my ps3 has started freezing and I can only turn it off by pulling out the power cable(I know I shouldn't). When I turn it back on a message comes up saying the hard drive is corrupted. It then rebuilds it and all is well for a while but it happens again next time I turn it back on.

Its a 250gb and is 1y 3m's old.

Anyone know what the hell is up with it?

Maybe pre YLOD try another hard drive, if this does not fix your problem. Then I think you have a yellow light coming, I repaired a YLOD last week on a 250gb slim around the same age as yours.

Rant1

Consolepros wrote: »

Maybe pre YLOD

That provoked a tear. I only held it back so my girlfriend wouldn't see me crying.... again. The memory of my last Ps3's death is still oh so fresh.

Consolepros

Are you living in Dublin ? I have a couple of spare drives, I could put one in your Ps3. That way you'd know one way or the other.

Rant1

Consolepros wrote: »

Maybe pre YLOD try another hard drive, if this does not fix your problem. Then I think you have a yellow light coming, I repaired a YLOD last week on a 250gb slim around the same age as yours.

Whats the cost of getting repaired?