3rd 360 dead, do I move to PS3 ? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Dbeau · 04-25-2009, 02:52 PM

I cant believe it, my 3rd xbox 360 is dead and this time out of warranty.
I'm torn on the fact of replacing it again and wonder if I am better off moving to a PS3...at least I get a blueray player out of it. So those that have PS3 any reliability issues ?
-1st 360 dead due to red ring: lasted 6 months
-2nd 360 dead to red ring: lasted 9 months
-3rd 360 dead to GPU failure: lasted 2 years

xray scatter · 04-25-2009, 03:25 PM

I own both 360 and ps3. I am on my third 360. I still have my original ps3. I would go ps3!!!!!! I use my ps3 a lot more than my 360. The only time I use my 360 is for exclusive games like gears of war and halo. However, ps3 also has exclusive games(resistance, MGS, unchartered, killzone......) And don't forget god of war 3 is coming out soon. My ps3 is a lot more reliable and it is not as loud.

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 04-25-2009, 03:29 PM

your 360 should be still under the new 3 year warranty from the last RROD. once it comes back from being repaired just sell it and get a PS3....

supmet · 04-25-2009, 03:30 PM

My 3rd 360 is dead too. I'm too lazy to look up my serial number to dig it out of the stack of dead 360s at my buddy's house.

1stToyota · 04-25-2009, 04:59 PM

Almost the exact thing just happened to me. Enjoyed some of the X360 exclusive games, but said no more...3rd time was the charm. Went with PS3 and very glad that I did.

SilverBack · 04-25-2009, 05:25 PM

This is an eye-opener. I was planning on getting a 360 this Summer. Thanks for the heads-up

PS3 with GT5 Full (whenever that comes out) FTW

2006fronty · 04-25-2009, 06:03 PM

I haven't had any problems with my 360 (yet), but I'm probably going to get a PS3 for the blu-ray alone

PETERPOOP · 04-25-2009, 06:06 PM

I could never turn my back on Halo.

Dbeau · 04-25-2009, 06:37 PM

Well I got back from the store and decided it was time for something new..so PS3 it is !
I just couldn't pass up getting a blue ray player ability for the HDTV. Also it was a good deal on the PS3 as it came with 4 games and the 160GB version.

AlexNet0 · 04-25-2009, 09:38 PM

I may be able to fix your GPU issues, its a heat and heatsink imbalance issue where the GPU floats on solderballs and when it heats too much (i/e overheats) it will melt the solderballs and fuse them together creating a short.

eTiMaGo · 04-25-2009, 11:50 PM

the more recently manufactured consoles should have a lot less problems, right? We've got 2 dead ones here (and no warranty

) that we got when they first came out, as well as a more recent one (the olive drab Halo 3 bundle one, with HDMI), which has been running like a champ.

As for the PS3, we also have one, which has had zero problems.

Yet, overall, I prefer the 360.... Sony should really have tried to upgrade their controllers, they were revolutionary when the PS1 came out, now they're just clunky and uncomfortable compared to the 360's, not to mention their battery life SUCKS and the buttons don't withstand a lot of bashing before losing sensitivity

But in the end it's down to the games, I guess, each platform has their outstanding ones... Gears of War, Forza 2 on the 360, MGS4, GT5 someday on the PS3... And yes, the PS3 doubles as a Blu-ray player which is a plus...

So, really... get both

but my personal preference is the 360

xray scatter · 04-26-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dbeau

Well I got back from the store and decided it was time for something new..so PS3 it is !
I just couldn't pass up getting a blue ray player ability for the HDTV. Also it was a good deal on the PS3 as it came with 4 games and the 160GB version.

Dbeau-

Did you get the game unchartered?? If not, it is a must play!!!

Dbeau · 04-26-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xray scatter

Dbeau-

Did you get the game unchartered?? If not, it is a must play!!!

Yes I got it, came with the system though I havent had a chance to play it yet.
Also included was GT5, Little big plannet, and pain.

Just got the media server settings going. It's nice to have access to my PC files again on the big screen

ddongbap · 04-26-2009, 04:00 PM

http://www.gran-turismo.com/

That is all.

SilverBack · 04-26-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddongbap

http://www.gran-turismo.com/

That is all.

Exactly

kenkyd · 04-26-2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

PS3 with GT5 Full (whenever that comes out) FTW

yeah, in 2014 lol

i love my ps3. i wouldnt trade it for xbox, i would keep both.

left 4 dead is amazing.

GeneralDon7 · 04-27-2009, 12:36 AM

Hearing about all these bad 360's reminds me of all the times I always see someone buying one in bestbuy and the cashier is going over a list of things that could go wrong with it and what to do, when it does, sounds like a PITA to me. But glad to know 360's do have so many issues, I was thinking about buying one over the PS3.

cali yaris · 04-27-2009, 12:45 AM

There's a great place to get a 360 with the red ring repaired (and they actually upgrade it too). I'll have to find that link - ours has never given a second problem.

www.360-pros.com -- really professional!!

04-25-2009, 02:52 PM	#1
Dbeau Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 103	3rd 360 dead, do I move to PS3 ? I cant believe it, my 3rd xbox 360 is dead and this time out of warranty. I'm torn on the fact of replacing it again and wonder if I am better off moving to a PS3...at least I get a blueray player out of it. So those that have PS3 any reliability issues ? -1st 360 dead due to red ring: lasted 6 months -2nd 360 dead to red ring: lasted 9 months -3rd 360 dead to GPU failure: lasted 2 years

04-25-2009, 03:29 PM	#3
BLAZINBLUEVITZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,275	your 360 should be still under the new 3 year warranty from the last RROD. once it comes back from being repaired just sell it and get a PS3.... __________________ EVERYBODY EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YARISWORLD......

04-25-2009, 04:59 PM	#5
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	Almost the exact thing just happened to me. Enjoyed some of the X360 exclusive games, but said no more...3rd time was the charm. Went with PS3 and very glad that I did. __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

04-25-2009, 05:25 PM	#6
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	This is an eye-opener. I was planning on getting a 360 this Summer. Thanks for the heads-up PS3 with GT5 Full (whenever that comes out) FTW __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

04-25-2009, 06:03 PM	#7
2006fronty Drives: 2010 Mazda3 iTouring Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Bernardino Posts: 234	I haven't had any problems with my 360 (yet), but I'm probably going to get a PS3 for the blu-ray alone __________________

04-25-2009, 03:25 PM	#2
xray scatter Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: I95 Posts: 18	I own both 360 and ps3. I am on my third 360. I still have my original ps3. I would go ps3!!!!!! I use my ps3 a lot more than my 360. The only time I use my 360 is for exclusive games like gears of war and halo. However, ps3 also has exclusive games(resistance, MGS, unchartered, killzone......) And don't forget god of war 3 is coming out soon. My ps3 is a lot more reliable and it is not as loud.

04-25-2009, 03:30 PM	#4
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	My 3rd 360 is dead too. I'm too lazy to look up my serial number to dig it out of the stack of dead 360s at my buddy's house.

04-25-2009, 06:06 PM	#8
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	I could never turn my back on Halo.

04-25-2009, 06:37 PM	#9
Dbeau Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 103	Well I got back from the store and decided it was time for something new..so PS3 it is ! I just couldn't pass up getting a blue ray player ability for the HDTV. Also it was a good deal on the PS3 as it came with 4 games and the 160GB version.

04-25-2009, 09:38 PM	#10
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	I may be able to fix your GPU issues, its a heat and heatsink imbalance issue where the GPU floats on solderballs and when it heats too much (i/e overheats) it will melt the solderballs and fuse them together creating a short. __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

04-25-2009, 11:50 PM	#11
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	the more recently manufactured consoles should have a lot less problems, right? We've got 2 dead ones here (and no warranty ) that we got when they first came out, as well as a more recent one (the olive drab Halo 3 bundle one, with HDMI), which has been running like a champ. As for the PS3, we also have one, which has had zero problems. Yet, overall, I prefer the 360.... Sony should really have tried to upgrade their controllers, they were revolutionary when the PS1 came out, now they're just clunky and uncomfortable compared to the 360's, not to mention their battery life SUCKS and the buttons don't withstand a lot of bashing before losing sensitivity But in the end it's down to the games, I guess, each platform has their outstanding ones... Gears of War, Forza 2 on the 360, MGS4, GT5 someday on the PS3... And yes, the PS3 doubles as a Blu-ray player which is a plus... So, really... get both but my personal preference is the 360 __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

04-26-2009, 04:00 PM	#14
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	http://www.gran-turismo.com/ That is all.

04-27-2009, 12:36 AM	#17
GeneralDon7 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 221	Hearing about all these bad 360's reminds me of all the times I always see someone buying one in bestbuy and the cashier is going over a list of things that could go wrong with it and what to do, when it does, sounds like a PITA to me. But glad to know 360's do have so many issues, I was thinking about buying one over the PS3.

04-27-2009, 12:45 AM	#18
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	There's a great place to get a 360 with the red ring repaired (and they actually upgrade it too). I'll have to find that link - ours has never given a second problem. www.360-pros.com -- really professional!! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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