As you may already know Fat princess is now on the Playstation store to download, if your still not sure if to buy or not check out this video below to help make up your mind.
Thursday 30 July 2009
If Your PS3 Is Out Of Warranty And Dead - YOU MUST READ THIS!
I found the following post on the EU forum, it might help all the people who have a PS3 thats out of warranty and suffered from the YLOD problem, see below.
This thread is a must read if you own a dead PS3 which is out of warranty. Thanks to lots of research by me, plus snippets from these forums and the internet, I am hoping I can save some of you lots of hassle (and money).
Brief history
I own a original PS3 60GB bought from GameStation approximately 3 weeks after release date. It is now over 2 years old and recently developed a fault. The unit will turn on for 1 second, sound out 3 beeps and then turn off, with a red blinking light. There is no way to get the unit to turn on successfully. A game disc was also stuck inside. A call to Sony tech support didn't help and they couldn't fix it. The offered to repair the console but would charge me about £150 to do so!
What I found out
After many hours or research, calls to trading standards and to BBC watchdog, I found out a valuable piece of information regarding the "Sale of Goods Act" which is a part of English law (I cannot comment for outside of England). In a nutshell, this law states that as long as you have proof of purchase, any purchased goods must be of "satisfactory quality" and be "fit for purpose". Proof of purchase is either your receipt or a copy of your bank/credit card statement showing the transaction. It also states that the retailer, not the manufacturer is responsible. Finally, it states that a consumer has up to 6 years to make a claim under this law.
What I did
I wrote a letter to GameStation and attached a copy of my bank statement from April 2007 (with the purchase highlighted). I have copied the exact letter below (with my personal details removed) :
Your name
First line of address
Second line of address
Third line of address
Fourth line of address
Contact telephone number
Owner/Manager’s name
First line of company address
Second line of company address
Third line of company address
Fourth line of company address
Today’s date
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: Faulty goods and the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended)
On [date of purchase] I bought a [description of purchase] from you for [insert price] which has stopped working.
The problem is [enter description of fault].
The Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended) states that when a consumer buys goods from a trader they must be: as described; of a satisfactory quality; and fit for any purpose made known at the time of sale to the seller.
This legislation also states that the seller, not the manufacturer, is legally obliged to sort out a problem if the goods do not meet these requirements.
The law also says I have six years from the date of purchase to claim damages for faulty goods.
My goods are not [delete as appropriate - as described/fit for purpose/of satisfactory quality] and I wish to claim a [delete as appropriate - repair/replacement/refund] of my goods under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 as amended.
Please respond to my complaint within 7 days from receipt of this letter.
Yours faithfully,
[your name]
This letter was my backup should my discussions with the store manager fail.
I visited the store where I purchased the item (GameStation, Newcastle Upon Tyne) and spoke with the manager first (without slamming my letter on the table). He hadn't heard about the "Sales of Goods" act and initially tried to tell me that I was only covered by the 1 year Sony warranty. I explained that this law was related to the retailer (i.e. him) and not Sony. I then presented him with my letter and asked him to open and read it, which he did. He then agreed to contact head office and asked me to come back later in the day.
The outcome
I returned later that day to be informed that they would gladly swap my broken PS3 for a new 80GB model there and then. As a gesture of goodwill they also replaced my game that was stuck inside the machine. So I now have a brand new 80GB PS3, with a new controller. This is under Sony guarantee for 1 year.
I'd call that a result
So.... I hope the above helps some of you in the same situation as me. I can't believe after 3 weeks of worrying, I now have a shiny new machine. Please reply if you need any further information or assistance and I will help as much as I can.
Cheers.
Written by: infaddict
This thread is a must read if you own a dead PS3 which is out of warranty. Thanks to lots of research by me, plus snippets from these forums and the internet, I am hoping I can save some of you lots of hassle (and money).
Brief history
I own a original PS3 60GB bought from GameStation approximately 3 weeks after release date. It is now over 2 years old and recently developed a fault. The unit will turn on for 1 second, sound out 3 beeps and then turn off, with a red blinking light. There is no way to get the unit to turn on successfully. A game disc was also stuck inside. A call to Sony tech support didn't help and they couldn't fix it. The offered to repair the console but would charge me about £150 to do so!
What I found out
After many hours or research, calls to trading standards and to BBC watchdog, I found out a valuable piece of information regarding the "Sale of Goods Act" which is a part of English law (I cannot comment for outside of England). In a nutshell, this law states that as long as you have proof of purchase, any purchased goods must be of "satisfactory quality" and be "fit for purpose". Proof of purchase is either your receipt or a copy of your bank/credit card statement showing the transaction. It also states that the retailer, not the manufacturer is responsible. Finally, it states that a consumer has up to 6 years to make a claim under this law.
What I did
I wrote a letter to GameStation and attached a copy of my bank statement from April 2007 (with the purchase highlighted). I have copied the exact letter below (with my personal details removed) :
Your name
First line of address
Second line of address
Third line of address
Fourth line of address
Contact telephone number
Owner/Manager’s name
First line of company address
Second line of company address
Third line of company address
Fourth line of company address
Today’s date
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: Faulty goods and the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended)
On [date of purchase] I bought a [description of purchase] from you for [insert price] which has stopped working.
The problem is [enter description of fault].
The Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended) states that when a consumer buys goods from a trader they must be: as described; of a satisfactory quality; and fit for any purpose made known at the time of sale to the seller.
This legislation also states that the seller, not the manufacturer, is legally obliged to sort out a problem if the goods do not meet these requirements.
The law also says I have six years from the date of purchase to claim damages for faulty goods.
My goods are not [delete as appropriate - as described/fit for purpose/of satisfactory quality] and I wish to claim a [delete as appropriate - repair/replacement/refund] of my goods under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 as amended.
Please respond to my complaint within 7 days from receipt of this letter.
Yours faithfully,
[your name]
This letter was my backup should my discussions with the store manager fail.
I visited the store where I purchased the item (GameStation, Newcastle Upon Tyne) and spoke with the manager first (without slamming my letter on the table). He hadn't heard about the "Sales of Goods" act and initially tried to tell me that I was only covered by the 1 year Sony warranty. I explained that this law was related to the retailer (i.e. him) and not Sony. I then presented him with my letter and asked him to open and read it, which he did. He then agreed to contact head office and asked me to come back later in the day.
The outcome
I returned later that day to be informed that they would gladly swap my broken PS3 for a new 80GB model there and then. As a gesture of goodwill they also replaced my game that was stuck inside the machine. So I now have a brand new 80GB PS3, with a new controller. This is under Sony guarantee for 1 year.
I'd call that a result
So.... I hope the above helps some of you in the same situation as me. I can't believe after 3 weeks of worrying, I now have a shiny new machine. Please reply if you need any further information or assistance and I will help as much as I can.
Cheers.
Written by: infaddict
Fight Night Round 4 - £24.99
EA SPORTS Fight Night is back with Fight Night Round 4 for PlayStation 3, featuring the most realistic "in the ring" experience to date, with some of the greatest boxers in history fighting in their prime
Featuring a re-written gameplay engine, EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 4 on PlayStation 3 will add a variety of fighting styles and boxer differentiation to authentically emulate the greatest fighters of all time. Pressure your opponent with the brawling inside style of young Mike Tyson, bobbing and weaving to set up powerful hooks and uppercuts. Capitalize on Muhammad Ali's reach, hand speed and fleetness of foot to bewilder your opponent with lightning fast jabs and straights from the outside. For the first time in history, EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 4 on PS3 gives you the opportunity to pit these legendary heavyweights against one another and name a true champ.
In Fight Night Round 4 for PS3, no fight will be the same with an all-new physics-based animation system that recreates the full spectrum of true-to-life punch impacts, giving boxers a devastating arsenal of punches, blocks and ring movement. Fight Night Round 4 for PlayStation 3 also features new physics system allows for missed punches, glancing punches, knockout blows and for the first time ever, rough and tumble inside fighting. Fatigue, adrenaline, footwork and timing all come into play as you hammer away at your opponents.
Gameplay
GO TO DEAL
Gamestation
GO TO DEAL
Featuring a re-written gameplay engine, EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 4 on PlayStation 3 will add a variety of fighting styles and boxer differentiation to authentically emulate the greatest fighters of all time. Pressure your opponent with the brawling inside style of young Mike Tyson, bobbing and weaving to set up powerful hooks and uppercuts. Capitalize on Muhammad Ali's reach, hand speed and fleetness of foot to bewilder your opponent with lightning fast jabs and straights from the outside. For the first time in history, EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 4 on PS3 gives you the opportunity to pit these legendary heavyweights against one another and name a true champ.
In Fight Night Round 4 for PS3, no fight will be the same with an all-new physics-based animation system that recreates the full spectrum of true-to-life punch impacts, giving boxers a devastating arsenal of punches, blocks and ring movement. Fight Night Round 4 for PlayStation 3 also features new physics system allows for missed punches, glancing punches, knockout blows and for the first time ever, rough and tumble inside fighting. Fatigue, adrenaline, footwork and timing all come into play as you hammer away at your opponents.
Gameplay
GO TO DEAL
Gamestation
GO TO DEAL
Fifa 09 PS3 For £6
Morrison's have Fifa 09 in their bargain bin in store, if you haven't picked this up already, now would be the time to get some practise before Fifa 10 comes out later this year.
I'm not sure if its all stores but my local store did have this in their bargain bin.
I'm not sure if its all stores but my local store did have this in their bargain bin.
The Birth Of A Blu-ray
Ever wondered how a Blu-ray disc is made? if so check out the news.com.au they have pictures and details of how its made from the very start to the end product.
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