The PS3's Reliability

[Ordell]

To be perfectly honest, the main reason I bought a PS3 was because of the reliability issue with the 360. I just don't trust the thing (for obvious reasons) and I couldn't bring myself to drop another nickel on a product with such a horrid track record.

That said, since there's a billion people posting here, I'd like to see some poll results. I'd like to eventually contrast the results with those on another board I frequent. Based on 445 votes:

I'm on my 1st 360: 47.64%
I'm on my 2nd 360: 33.03%
I'm on my 3rd 360: 12.58%
I'm on my 4th 360: 3.15%
I'm on my 5th [or more] 360: 3.60%

[Just for the record, that's a 52.36% failure rate, at minimum.]

I know it's still early, but how's the PS3 stacking up so far?

[zdub08]

do you have a source for that poll?

[smurfx]

from what i've seen the ps3 is one of the most reliable systems sony has ever built.

[Ordell]

do you have a source for that poll?

Sure ...

http://forums.operationsports.com/vB...d.php?t=196870

[Tool 316]

i love my ps3 its has not let me down, old faithfull.

[Clover09]

PS3 works good still from launch.

[koko663]

got mine on 5/31/07 and works great.

[Disciple9779]

my ps3 hasnt let me down and i plus the Ps3 is just so much sexier than than the 360. lol

[FinalEvangelion]

Works better than my NDS does.

[dukecity]

I had a minor glitch, when plugging in a Logitek keyboard via USB and starting the PS3, it would assign the controller to port 2, and the keyboard was then put in port 1. This was only and issue on firmware 1.32 for me, and after updating to 1.51, I have had no issues, other than the occasional freezing. I have had the most freezes with the Home beta, and before that Tony Hawk 8.

[HtK]

mine is the 20GB from the launch and its been on for Folding@Home for weeks and months non stop and its fine. I'm simply amazed at how sony managed to cram in NEW TECH and not have any issues with it. Now thats perfect engeneering.

[BingBing]

Ps3 has less than 1% failer rate.

[Punisher99]

Like I've said from time and time again. Sony has always built the most durable hardware there is. Whether its a stereo system, DVD player TV, PC, or the PS3. ITs going to be very durable. Sony is the Master in this caregory and MS and Nintendo will never even challenge Sony in this category.

[Redrider]

mine is the 20GB from the launch and its been on for Folding@Home for weeks and months non stop and its fine. I'm simply amazed at how sony managed to cram in NEW TECH and not have any issues with it. Now thats perfect engeneering.

I’m doing what I never thought possible on any console by running an intensive application like F@H pretty much non-stop since day one (3/23/07). I can’t remember exactly when the last time I powered down my PS3 to standby mode (over a month ago)? This thing is a rock!

[STL.GANGSTER]

To be perfectly honest, the main reason I bought a PS3 was because of the reliability issue with the 360. I just don't trust the thing (for obvious reasons) and I couldn't bring myself to drop another nickel on a product with such a horrid track record.

That said, since there's a billion people posting here, I'd like to see some poll results. I'd like to eventually contrast the results with those on another board I frequent. Based on 445 votes:

I'm on my 1st 360: 47.64%
I'm on my 2nd 360: 33.03%
I'm on my 3rd 360: 12.58%
I'm on my 4th 360: 3.15%
I'm on my 5th [or more] 360: 3.60%

[Just for the record, that's a 52.36% failure rate, at minimum.]

I know it's still early, but how's the PS3 stacking up so far?

30's cailure rate is 33% ps3's is <1 %

[T-Mac#1]

my PS3 is probably one of my more reliable electronics i have.I also had a 360 and went through the red ring of death,i went throught it twice actually and its frustratin as hell.I know gears of war is fun,but is it woth ALL that damn trouble?I say no.My applaud to sony for building the most reliable console....i wonder what the Wii's failure rate is

[Kaako]

Absolutely NO problems so far!
The PS3 is a freaking tank man...It's been mostly on since I got it(Folding@Home) and I've never had any issues with it

Thank you Sony for making a kick ass system!

[djhazardous]

Crashed once while playing Resistance.
Crashed 5-10 times while playing Warhawk BETA.

Owned my PS3 since the end of May.

[HtK]

I’m doing what I never thought possible on any console by running an intensive application like F@H pretty much non-stop since day one (3/23/07). I can’t remember exactly when the last time I powered down my PS3 to standby mode (over a month ago)? This thing is a rock!

Same here, i've been running it purposly because i have a 2yr best buy warranty and i wanted something to happen to this one so i can get the 60GB and now with the price cut i'm aiming for the 80GB but this biznatch just wount die. I'm gonna have to open it and pull a wire out so i can finally return it and get a 60 or 80GB PS3. LOL

[Disciple9779]

i dont think i'll ever buy a M$ product again

[willisc89]

I haven't had a single problem (since feb. 7) with my ps3, this thing is probably the most durable thing I have and I love it.

[BobsRevenge]

Like I've said from time and time again. Sony has always built the most durable hardware there is. Whether its a stereo system, DVD player TV, PC, or the PS3. ITs going to be very durable. Sony is the Master in this caregory and MS and Nintendo will never even challenge Sony in this category.

I wouldn't go that far. I had to replace two PS2s, both of which combined scratched $200 worth of games beyond playability.

[Punisher99]

Crashed once while playing Resistance.
Crashed 5-10 times while playing Warhawk BETA.

Owned my PS3 since the end of May.

And I should remind you that crashing or freezing is mostly software related issues. Defintely a software problem during the Warhawk beta. If it was a hardware problem, your system would crash in every game you are playing.

[TzarChasm]

from what i've seen the ps3 is one of the most reliable systems anyone has ever built.

Took the liberty of fixing that for you.

[Disturbed05]

Have not had a problem yet (touch wood). Did have to send back a ps2 but thats not relivant here.
I just hope the slot drive holds up in years to come, thats my biggest worry.