PixlBit

Ugh, that sucks. That is one thing about Nintendos, those tend to keep chugging along after many years. Granted, I believe YaMissed2 on 1up.com once said he actually had horrible luck with Nintendo systems not working despite maintaining them well. I'd imagine he's not the only one, but based on what I've gathered from people, Nintendo still seems a lot less likely to die out than a Sony or Microsoft gaming machine.

I've heard those stories too but for the most part it seems the Big N is consistant with me when it comes to hardware integrity. Looks like I might be getting a Wii U before I get anything else.

yeah I saw this happen on Twitter.  I'm sorry man.  I worry abou the same thing happening to my ps3 all the time.  

well, I don't know what advice I could give u.  I would move on to the ps4, and catch up to the missed ps3 games later.  But I can also see why you would want to have a new ps3 as well.  

thanks man. take heed though. it seems the Phat B/C launch systems have a critical design flaw that sees this kind of thing happening eventually, along with any repairs being done not fully ensuring that the system wont' break again. I've read online that any units sent into Sony for repairs are either swapped for refurbished units or offered discounts for a new one.

If you dont' play it often or long enough you might beat the curve but only time will tell.

My condolences on your loss. A good system can be like a dear friend. Well, perhaps like some sort of cybernetic shell that temporarily houses our dear friends, which makes it sound a lot creepier. You said your PS3 was phat, so maybe it was heart disease? I don't know if that's common in PS3s. Did you use it more for junk food games or more meaty experiences? I'm not even sure what qualifies as a fruit or veggie experience. Whole grain gaming? Nevermind, it's in the past now. I assume you still have a PS2 sitting around? Even the newest PS3s still play PS1 games, I think, so you'd just lose some consolidation space if you bought a new model. That would give you better peace of mind, I imagine. But should you upgrade to a PS4? That's a tough call. If you really want to play Destiny, then yeah, I'd say you should take the plunge. If it's not a game you think you'll really become engrossed in, then maybe stick with the PS3. I dunno. If you do upgrade, maybe you can get a deal on a new PS3 come Black Friday. But I'd go with a new model of that whenever you do get another.

Thank you. it does feel like I've lost a friend. Perhaps not a real friend but a friend who has given me many hours of fun and play. Wait that didn't come out right....

As for the systems diet, it's run the gambit of meaty titles to some sugary goodness to bitsize snacks of gaming goodness. I guess the limiting factor was the long bing game sessons either with disc based games or digital titles. Probably the heat didn't help much matters either given taht I don't have an AC running this summer.I do have my PS2 Slim so I'm debating if I need to reshuffle some systems on teh game rigs. We'll have to see.

I noticed that Sony is offering a PS3 Destiny bundle along with the others. Not sure though if I'd want a bundle though given I could get the digital copy of Destiny and then get a digital copy for the PS4 if I should get one down the line. I've been told to wait till later when the PS3's drop in price to make it worth my while in buying one. Either way this weekend the decision has been made. May gamerdom have mercy on my soul...

I feel your pain. I just took mine in to a 3rd party place and they told me it's going to be $100 if they indeed can fix it. If they can't I will have to go collect the body in a couple of weeks. 

Given the sheer number of unplayed or barely played PS3 games in my collection there's no way I can do without it.

I don't want to buy one of the new flimsy plastic models either. First of all they are clearly poorly constructed and what's with the sliding drive cover anyway? The guy at the console hospital told me he has a whole bunch of them in for repair already because the blu ray reader breaks really easily and is a much crappier version than the one in our old launch models. 

I'm giong to eventually take my unit to get it fixed 3rd party, if it can be fixed that is. But even if they are able to revive my Phat B/C PS3 I'll probably move it down in the basement with Game Rig 2. Upon reading the history of those systems I doubt I'd use it again as my primary system on Game Rig 2, ver. 2.0.

I am kind a reluctant to get a Super Slim seeing how it's built. Quite pltasticy and that sliding door is rather odd. I'm sure that was done to save costs on the drive itself but if it doesn't help the build quitly of the disc drive leaves much to be desired for me. But I've read that the chip set and air flow have been improved and it's whipser quiet like the newer Xbox 360 models. either way their's no going back now.

I just got the PS3 Super Slim to replace my Phat PS3. It was working fine. I gave it to my friend. I just wanted a smaller console. It didn't have backward compatability though. I got a nice slim PS2 for that.

I wouldn't consider not having a PS3 though. Too many exclusives there. I suppose though if a lot of those became downloadable on PS4, I would consider not having one. Like since so many Nintendo games are on Virtual Console now, I don't feel the need to have a SNES.

It would be nice to have smaller unit. I just wonder if I'd have the room to break out my PS2 Slim since any new PS3 Slim wouldn't have PS2 playablity. I don't plan on buying much digital titles on my PS3 unless they are dirt cheap like the ones I've bought thus far. Plus getting the Fatal Frame Thrilogy on my PS3 digital was a must.

I don't htink I could go without a PS3 given the collection of games I have, along with not having played/beaten all of them yet. Plus there is my Top 11 Octoberween Game picks of this year to consider. Though going all digital would be tempting (like I am kinda doing on my Wii with VC Neo Geo titles) I don't thik I'll retire any hardware systems just yet. Either way the decision has been made.

I would keep my PS3 just for Valkyria Chronicles if it came to that. 

One day, instead of carrying around three consoles like I did today, I'll have one small box with all my games on it that I connect to a TV and play.

It would be nice if we could have an "all in one" console that could play games. But sadly it seems that might not happen anytime soon. the retron 5 has been somewhat of a disappointment and I feel if the only way this was done would be thru some kind of digital streaming service like the offerings of PlayStation Now or PlayStation TV. And given my lack of a fast internet connection puts an end to that for me.

I see myself replacing systems as they die as time goes on.

I got rid of a bunch of consoles a while back, especially the 80's ones because they are so bulky. I also got rid of my SNES and Genesis because I have a lot of the games elsewhere. I kinda regret it now. An original NES costs $50 now. WTF.

Sucks man, hope that you can get another one.

So far, not any of my consoles have died, even my original Xbox.

Oh I shall eventually. Just count your blessings your systems are still hanging in there. Even my Original Xbox is acting flacky.