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PS3 is the strongest console around (and we're not talking about tech)
by Andrew Yoon 
on Nov 14th 2008 10:20AM
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Reader Comments (88)
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:37AM y3knik said
WHYYYY WHYYYYYY....
make me cry a bit :'(
i could have taken the consoles
make me cry a bit :'(
i could have taken the consoles
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:38AM Gaucho85 said
Human wrecking ball? sounds lucrative.
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:39AM (Unverified) said
Smashing.
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 6:59PM (Unverified) said
At least now we know the PS3 is good for ONE thing...
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Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:44AM (Unverified) said
they should have tested it with a disc after each round instead of just plugging it in. I would like to see how well the drives would hold up through that too
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 11:03AM (Unverified) said
In the ps3 case if the logo is running that means the HDD works. So they can at least run downloaded games.
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Posted: Nov 14th 2008 11:13AM (Unverified) said
I was referring to the disc drive. If it would play a game or not.
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Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:43AM (Unverified) said
LOL no joke, I know of a great person that'll love a ps3.
But I can vouch for it's strength.
I dropped mine on the first day of ownership and I about fainted!
I was all happy holding it and getting ready to put it in the entertainment center and vooop, down it goes on a hardwood floor.
But I can vouch for it's strength.
I dropped mine on the first day of ownership and I about fainted!
I was all happy holding it and getting ready to put it in the entertainment center and vooop, down it goes on a hardwood floor.
Posted: Nov 15th 2008 2:26AM (Unverified) said
I don't care how sturdy they say it is, I will not be dropping my PS3 anytime soon, thank you.
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Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:44AM (Unverified) said
that hurt to watch the consoles get beat up like that, but cool to see which one is strongest
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:45AM Ranben said
I wish G4 would go back to making game shows, not this. :
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 12:19PM (Unverified) said
@linebeginstoblur i could not agree more, mtv and g4 have just lost focus so they can become "mainstream"
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Posted: Nov 14th 2008 2:15PM (Unverified) said
Yeah, I miss techTV and all the old show about VIDEO GAMES now all I really ever see on there is unbeatable banzuke, ninja warrior, and cops :|, oh and of course attack of the show, and xplay. I miss Sarah Lane :( and Kevin Rose.
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Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:46AM coolj31 said
if he didn't throw it the last time when the 15 seconds was up it would have worked again
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 11:01AM linebeginstoblur said
Yeah, I was hoping it would have been a 5 or 10 second round so at least they had a slim chance of working again.
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Posted: Nov 14th 2008 11:14AM (Unverified) said
I agree! The Ps3 took extra hits.....
It so would have worked if he'd stopped at the buzzer!
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It so would have worked if he'd stopped at the buzzer!
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:46AM Omnistatic said
Yeah, I dropped my PS3 twice since I've owned it, once on hardwood floors, and once on carpet, still runs flawlessly.
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:46AM (Unverified) said
Sick...................................................freaking sickening...............
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:46AM JayVe said
This proves you shouldn't bash your consoles.
Dur.
Dur.
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:49AM (Unverified) said
A more robust test could have simply included flipping the power switch on the back while it is writing to the hard disk. I love my PS3, but I cringe every time it locks up enough that holding down the power button on the front won't shut it down.
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:49AM (Unverified) said
I hate those vids from the very bottom of my soul. Such an waste...
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 12:49PM danijami23 said
What? Why do you care. Regardless of the fact it's experimentation to achieve practical results, them smashing up ps3s and wiis isnt gonna make anyone who can't afford one any more able, nor is it going to be any more difficult for those who care to get one.
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Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:50AM (Unverified) said
Funny how the 360 died in round 1. All it really takes to kill it is playing games on it anyway. :)
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:51AM (Unverified) said
xbox dont even need this test to break himself
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3rl ftw!
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3rl ftw!
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 10:52AM Ves said
I hope that wasn't a 60 or 80 GB with BC. Some people would be pissed.
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 11:03AM Punk1984 said
Wow...at least the 360 didn't RROD before they punched it.
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 11:12AM Galley said
I can't vouch for the current models, but the original 60GB PS3 is built like a freaking battleship!
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 11:14AM (Unverified) said
that was painful to watch, but i'm glad the PS3 can really take a punch
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 11:15AM patboy2008 said
LOL the Xbox 360 went out first with just one hit! That is cool that the PS3 is the strongest console, but I still think this is a stupid show that should be on the Discovery Channel instead of G4. I miss the old G4 when they were about video game and nothing but video games.
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 11:41AM silverwolf761 said
No, that segment was pretty stupid, therefor it is right at home on G4
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Posted: Nov 14th 2008 11:17AM samuelgibbs said
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 11:20AM (Unverified) said
I dropped my PS3 down the stairs! In it's original box admittedly, but it still bounced down the stairs about 2 weeks after i got it, my heart sank I nearly cried, but it still works fine!
Shows you get what you pay for.
Are all PS3's so noisy though? I mean mine's an original 60gb, with all the reverse compatability and USB ports and card readers so I'd never swap it for a new one, but it's properly noisy, like annoying while watching Blu rays noisy.
hmmmmm, perhaps a new cooling unit / fan or something?
Shows you get what you pay for.
Are all PS3's so noisy though? I mean mine's an original 60gb, with all the reverse compatability and USB ports and card readers so I'd never swap it for a new one, but it's properly noisy, like annoying while watching Blu rays noisy.
hmmmmm, perhaps a new cooling unit / fan or something?
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 11:38AM (Unverified) said
Yup, I've hoovered the sucker a few times. It doesn't get particularly hot, blows hot air out of the back but the console it's self doesn't get too hot. It's just noisy, sounds like either a fan or the BR drive.
I may well give it another hoover when I get home tonight, it does live in a room with dogs and smokers so it can't do it much good. Got 3 years insurance on it, but don't wanna new one without all the cool features.
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I may well give it another hoover when I get home tonight, it does live in a room with dogs and smokers so it can't do it much good. Got 3 years insurance on it, but don't wanna new one without all the cool features.
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 4:07PM (Unverified) said
i'd get that checked, my ps3 is almost silent, i can't hear it at all when watching movies
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Posted: Nov 14th 2008 4:06PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Nah man mine makes no noise at all. My 360 on the other hand - sounds like my yard blower. That console is LOUD.
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Posted: Nov 14th 2008 4:10PM (Unverified) said
oh, and don't worry about the air compressor damaging it, back when the house was being renovated there was dust everywhere, so i blowed it out everyday to prevent a dust buildup from the plaster, it works really well, i was surprised at how well the ps3 channels air
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Posted: Nov 17th 2008 4:11AM (Unverified) said
Silent eh, I thought it was just like that!! I'll have to get one of those air duster jobbies.
I would give Sony a buzz but the last thing I want is it replacing with a new SKU. I need all my USB ports!
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I would give Sony a buzz but the last thing I want is it replacing with a new SKU. I need all my USB ports!
Posted: Nov 14th 2008 11:25AM Kruegmeister said
pat1202003 amen... I miss the Old G4.
Dan Rabot
No my 60 Gig PS3 from Launch is VERY Quiet
Dan Rabot
No my 60 Gig PS3 from Launch is VERY Quiet
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