Touch-based eject button stopped responsing on PS3

[racketboy]

I have a 60GB (original model) PS3. I love the backwards-compatible beast, but the touch-sensitive eject button recently stopped working.
Now the only way I can seem to eject a disc is through the software.
I tried wiping it down with a cloth, but it didn't seem to help.
Any other ideas?

[dsheinem]

no, but between this and the graphics glitch you explained, it may be on its way out...

[racketboy]

no, but between this and the graphics glitch you explained, it may be on its way out...

Bummer. I'm wondering if I should bother with getting a Backwards compatible one again or just get a new slim. I don't find myself using PS2 games a whole lot, but having it available (with HDMI out) is nice.

[ZenErik]

I like my PS3 Slim because it doesn't sound like I have a jet engine in my room anymore. Used to have an 80GB PS3 with software emulation for PS2.

[noiseredux]

Nick, if yr not going to use the PS2 BC on it, then it probably makes more sense to get a new slim with a nice warranty, eh?

[racketboy]

Maybe I'll get a slim for my primary machine and keep the BC model in reserve.
I do want the PS2 stuff, I just don't use it real often. Like I really wanted to play Half-Life soon. Plus I have favs like The Red Star.
I really don't want to have to have extra controllers and another non-HDMI input just to play PS2 games.

[ZenErik]

Just get a white PS2 slim. They're so nice looking. Sure you'll have extra clutter, but maybe you will grow to love it. The only game I have for my PS2 that I occasionally play is Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus...

PS2 backwards compatibility is nice, for sure. However, I think you will get over that missing feature quickly if you choose to get a slim.

[env963]

Do a repair through sony, i think its $150 for a new "refurbished" PS3, and you get the same model back from them. So you can keep your HDMI. I have a fat ps3 also, with some of the B/C features. (80GB motostorm pack to be exact) I wouldnt want to lose it for nothing.

[CRTGAMER]

Do a repair through sony, i think its $150 for a new "refurbished" PS3, and you get the same model back from them. So you can keep your HDMI. I have a fat ps3 also, with some of the B/C features. (80GB motostorm pack to be exact) I wouldnt want to lose it for nothing.

THIS
The Sony repair is in Texas. You can do an even exchange for the exact same model or change to a slim. Not sure what the current price, but you get a refurbished one with a brand new shell. Sony will ship you the UPS tracked box free, well as part of the repair bill.

[racketboy]

Just get a white PS2 slim. They're so nice looking. Sure you'll have extra clutter, but maybe you will grow to love it. The only game I have for my PS2 that I occasionally play is Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus...

PS2 backwards compatibility is nice, for sure. However, I think you will get over that missing feature quickly if you choose to get a slim.

If it had HDMI and I could use the bluetooth PS3 controllers, I'd go for it.