Playstation3 - Warranty Yea or Nay?

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**1-UP**

So I'm about to take the plunge and buy something a bit beefier than the Wii. I'm very much leaning towards the PS3 atm. The only thing is, I've hear of the Yellow Screen of Death and am a bit nervous about it. My brother has gone through no less than 3 PS3's now. I'm thinking about hedging my bet with a warranty. Usually it's a terrible idea, but I'm wavering on it. My brother does have the OLDER version of hte PS3, not the newer slim version.

What's the verdict, spring for the warranty or not?

**rocklord2004**

There are horror stories for both the ps3 and the 360. I have both systems and have only had 1 red ring of death with the 360 and 0 problems with my slim ps3. They both get quite a bit of use. Usually people are safe from a system having such a huge failure it has to be replaced despite all the hype that gets built; however; if it gives you peace of mind and you consider it affordable go for it. Just make sure you confirm what issues are covered so that you don't get paranoid farther along the line.

**Bunker**

Just had my PS3 gak the bed after a year and a half. Sony is refusing to do anything but charge me 178 dollars (US) to repair it.

I'll be returning it for a 360 when the slim version comes out later this week.

**Demogerg**

Weird. Ive had my PS3 since day launch day, original 60gb model, no problems at all. Of all my friends with PS3s the only one to go bad was one that was dropped off a desk, twice.

I wouldn't pay for an extended warranty, they are usually total bs scams. (speaking from firsthand experience in the automotive and music industry, I dont know specifically about the electronics industry though)