Touch-based eject button stopped responsing on PS3

[racketboy]

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.

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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.

Sounds good. I might do this, but also see how much used slims are going for at the local pawn shop. It might not be a bad idea to use a slim as a primary (especially since the fat has been a bit loud while playing Blu Rays) and stretch out the longevity of the BC unit.

[BoringSupreez]

I would buy a new Slim PS3, and buy an actual PS2 for the PS2 games. PS2 has better compatibility than any of the PS3 models anyway, so might as well.

[racketboy]

I would buy a new Slim PS3, and buy an actual PS2 for the PS2 games. PS2 has better compatibility than any of the PS3 models anyway, so might as well.

I was thinking about eventually getting a PS2 slim for my home office.
But there's just some PS2 games I'd like to play on a bigger screen.

This is when it become apparent that I invest more money in having just the right hardware setup than I do on building a big game library.

[CRTGAMER]

I think the PS3 slim might be more reliable due to maybe running cooler with the smaller board. For PS2 gaming the best way is with a PS2 Fat and HDAdvance/HDLoader.

[isiolia]

I've done pretty much what's been suggested - I have an 80GB BC PS3, but replaced it in the living room with a Slim. It does kinda suck losing PS2 compatibility - my experience was that the PS3 over HDMI just gave nicer no-fuss results than my PS2 over component (correct aspect ratios n' such). Shared controllers are also nice.

The Slim is a better PS3 though, and a nicer Blu-ray player. Mostly due to heat/noise, though the actual bitstreaming of HD audio codecs is a small perk as well.