Has anyone had their PS3 repaired by Sony?

[89fan]

Or original 60gb backwards compatible just died. We got the 2 error codes 80029906, and that other one. There is no warranty as we got it back on the day they released these.

Now, we can't seem to find any backwards compatible PS3's for sale anywhere. I was just wondering has anyone gotten theirs fixed by Sony?

I know it's 169+txs, but they only give a 3 month warranty. I am just worried about spending that much and then 5 months later it is dead again.

Stupid GI Joe Blu-Ray!:evil:

[kanechart]

Or original 60gb backwards compatible just died. We got the 2 error codes 80029906, and that other one. There is no warranty as we got it back on the day they released these.

Now, we can't seem to find any backwards compatible PS3's for sale anywhere. I was just wondering has anyone gotten theirs fixed by Sony?

I know it's 169+txs, but they only give a 3 month warranty. I am just worried about spending that much and then 5 months later it is dead again.

Stupid GI Joe Blu-Ray!:evil:

it should not die again but make sure if you do send it in there going to give you a backwards compatible ps3 and not something else. If not demand a slim version.

[zzz3]

Yes. The Yellow Rings of Death.. PS3 won't start. PS3 won't eject my disk. Nothing. It's just a $500 paperweight.
I haven't called Sony, but it's a first generation 60b model. OF COURSE it'll be out of warranty. That's out of the picture. I'll call Sony anyway, just to see if they'll honor the customer.

Other then that. What do I do? What CAN I do?

you can get it fixed for free its easy but requires some patience. Go through email, keep making your case, eventually you will get to a manager, who will likely say no. At the point forward it to your local newspapers columnist who deals with consumer affairs, i.e. ellen roseman of the toronto star (this was good enough for me :D) and make sure to cc a copy to Kyle Moffat, PlayStation Canada's PR.

Kyle Moffat, PlayStation Canada's PR flak doesn't like negative press...make sure you copy him on anything you send to the media.

Phone: Kyle Moffatt, Sony Computer Entertainment
Canada, (416) 791-4060

Email: kyle_moffatt@playstation.sony.com
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