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PS3 will you ever die?

August 12, 2007 in News comments 28

The PS3 is a pretty nifty machine, but when you spend that much money on a single product you expect it to survive a trip to Hell and back. The good people at PS3 vault have done a series of tests from freezing to heating it and even leaving it on for 108 hours just to test its endurance. Just how much can the PS3 take?

How to kill a Ps3 Console
So how good is the console when put under extreme operating pressure and alternating environments The total concept of the Ps3 console instills robustness, stability and durability, the overall package combines the latest chip technology and peripheral advancements. The following results of the console are noteworthy reading and were done under the following guidelines. Results were recorded accurately to provide an actual operating statistic.
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  • 1
    FRoGBuster Aug 13, 07
    very impressive. And actually, that picture of the guy with the sledgehammer also had some relative difficulty in smashing it too. Especially when compared with his smashing of the xbox
  • 0
    Final Blade Aug 13, 07
    Wow after all that its still kicking, im impressed Sony you made a flawless design with your system. I never thought it would have lasted all those with flying colors, but coming from Sony i shouldn't be surprised, they must of learned from there past mistakes last gen. I guess its true The PS3 will never die, unless you hit it with a sledge hammer.

    What they should do is take the Wii xbox challenge.
    • 0
      Sort Aug 13, 07
      You're not a Sony fanboy at all, are you?

    • 0
      Glotnot Aug 14, 07
      Yeah, one lesson they never learned from is using technology created for Nintendo to make the PSO.

      And the PS3 withstands heat and cold....Sounds like the Wii.

      Except the Wii has games.
  • 0
    Riku31069 Aug 13, 07
    Hmm...I'm impressed with the design of the PS3. It can resist even in cold or hot weathers. It also won't be spoilt easily (unless you hit it with a hammer, lol).
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    Chekkaa Aug 13, 07
    Yes, extreme durability is nice, but it doesn't really serve that much purpose. Who is going to freeze their console or play it for 4 days straight? It's just for show. I want to know how high you can drop it from without it breaking.
    • 0
      Play ISDF Aug 13, 07
      Call the Mythbusters! They'll do it.
    • 1
      Existenz Aug 13, 07
      Though it does prove a point the 360 dies at room temperature, the PS3 can't die unless you smash it lol
  • 0
    mistermostyn Aug 13, 07
    Hmm, impressive but kinda lame really though. Can't see many consumer opting for the PS3 because it's more durable.

    "Sure, there's nothing worth playing, but look... I can hit it with a hammer!"

    Well worth the asking price.
    • 0
      Final Blade Aug 13, 07
      I think the purpose of this is to test the design and how it fares with stuff. However i find the title misleading.
    • 0
      Gary Aug 13, 07
      Yup totally agree, it's nice it's durable and all but a brick is durable and you wouldn't buy one to play games on:P.
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    S v R 2010 Aug 13, 07
    Impressive, but i agree with mistermostyn.
  • 1
    JJBDude Aug 13, 07
    Looks like the PS3 console can withstand lots of pressure then, amazing.
  • 0
    Tom Aug 13, 07
    Wow, the PS3 is invincible! =D Seriously that is really amazing and I'm surprised that the PS3 can take that much!
  • 1
    Shadow of Death* Aug 13, 07
    Yeah, I read this a while ago...

    I bet the Wii would do similarly well (Nintendo makes durable systems)

    But the 360 would fail on the first test, probably, the 3rd most definitely >_> The Second might actually help it lol ;;
  • 0
    Evanster Aug 13, 07
    It's the Superman of video game consoles lol.
  • 0
    InnerDemon Aug 13, 07
    well my guess is that they wanted to reach the serious gamers who play a lot and those that are sometimes clumsy and might drop it from where it is sitting or something.
  • 0
    chubbie huicho Aug 13, 07
    Pretty cool, I didn't think it could take that much but whatever cool none the less.
  • 0
    Supernouva Aug 13, 07
    Good, at least they fixed one disadvantage of the PS2. The PS2 wasn't very durable.
    • 0
      Final Blade Aug 14, 07
      How so, i thought it was very durable not like the PS3. I had my PS2 for 7 years with any problems.
    • 0
      Sort Aug 14, 07
      Mine was and still is as durable as ever. I can't even remember how long I've had it and no problems to this day.
  • 0
    Mudkip94 Aug 13, 07
    I want a ps3 so it better not die
  • 0
    aphex Aug 14, 07
    Nice, glad to hear especially since I recently invested in a PS3
  • 0
    Lithorian Aug 14, 07
    I was a bit worried that the PS3 would have the PS2's durablity issues. Glad to see that didn't happen.
    • 1
      FRoGBuster Aug 14, 07
      what's wrong with the PS2? I've taken mine from west to east coast and back and from south to north and left it in my trunk and airplane and plastic bag and basement and living room.. iT's still gooood. mm mmm
  • 0
    Subtle Demise Aug 14, 07
    If they were going to destroy a PS3 they should have just given it to me.
  • 0
    Revenger of Wastelan Aug 14, 07
    Whoa, Sony did great job this time, not like that lame PS2 eye laser that kept doing problems... oh well.
  • 0
    sten mk II Aug 14, 07
    That's pretty cool. I'm glad it's so durable. It proves again, it's worth the money. That's an awesome system for sure

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