I am really, really pissed off with my PS2

[CrOnO_LiNk]

My PS2 has been giving me problems for a while now. I got my PS2 near launch, so it's one of the earlier models. I've done nothing wrong with it and treated it perfectly just like all my other game consoles. About 7 months ago I did the whole Lens cleaning method from GameFAQs.com. I opened up my PS2 and wiped the lens with a Q-Tip with a tiny drop of alcohol on it... After I did that, my Kingdom Hearts started working again. One month later, I still took care of my PS2 perfectly and it stopped working again... I didn't really want to do that whole lens cleaning method again since it was really risky and it could have damaged my PS2 instantly. So after it stopped working again, rather than setting my PS2 horizontly, I set it vertically. After that, it was working, but just barely.

And 4 days ago, this is where I really got pissed off. I rented Dark Cloud 2 and after playing for 38 awesome minutes, my PS2 just froze and stopped working. It stopped working after that. I had Dark Cloud 2 rented and this had to happen. Luckily Blockbuster let me get F-Zero GX in exchange the next day. I want to buy a PS2 game right now, but see, I can't! I can't play any of my favorite classic PS1 games because of this... I can't do anything...

Actually, to be honest with you guys, I haven't been able to play PS1 games on my PS2 for almost 2 years now. Even when my PS2 was about 2 months old, I wasn't able to play PS1 games or PS2 demo disk CD's with a purple colored bottom on my PS2...

So you all know I can't:

Can't Play PS1 games
Can't Play Demo disks
Can't Play DVD movies
Can't Play PS2 games
Can't do just about anything except stare at the same damn screen I have seen for over 100 times now... the PS1 Browsing screen where it always would say "Disk Read Error".

So what the hell am I supposed to do here? I don't have enough money, and when I said I want to buy a PS2 game, I am not even 100% sure I will buy it or not. I have 8 PS2 games total and none of them work no matter what angle I put my PS2 as. So what I am trying to say here is that no, I won't buy a new PS2 because I can't possibly afford one... And no, I don't want to open up my PS2 and risk damaging any of the parts... I remember someone (I think Joeiss) who made a thread a while back (I couldn't find it) that mentioned him calling Sony and getting his PS2 repaired for free. Everytime I had problems with Sony hardware, Sony always had to bring in money in the picture when it wasn't even my fault... Do you think I can get my PS2 repaired for free if I call Sony or something like that? This is really annoying, someone please help out. Thanks in advance.

[Dylflon]

Exact thing happened to me.

It starts gradually breaking down. It won't read this then it won't read that and so on.

Here's what my friend did. He got his dad to go throw a spaz until they replaced it for free. That's what I'm getting my dad to do.

Good luck.

[CrOnO_LiNk]

Exact thing happened to me.

It starts gradually breaking down. It won't read this then it won't read that and so on.

Here's what my friend did. He got his dad to go throw a spaz until they replaced it for free. That's what I'm getting my dad to do.

Good luck.

Sorry Dylflon, I missed you there... What do you exactly mean by throw a spaz? Do you mean to argue with them? because everytime I did, it resulted in "Sorry, the only way we can repair your Playstation is by charging a $60 fee plus shipping".

So if I call them right now, what should I say? I haven't done anything worth paying for, I need a free repair or better yet, I want them to exchange my PS2 for a brand new one. Should I call Sony and wait for an operator and tell him/her my story? I am afraid that if I tell them that I opened my PS2 to clean the lens, they'll instantly say it's your fault and we can't give you a free one. But even before I opened it, it wasn't working, but Sony is picky like that, they've done something similar before.

Also, if I do get a brand new free PS2 in exchange, how long do you think it will take?

[GameMaster]

Make this your last Playstation video game purchase ever. :)

[Stonecutter]

I don't mean to piss off the Sony guys on the board (see, it's not a Nintendo thread, where I actually do mean to piss off the fans because it's A) quite easy, and B) quite entertaining) but WTF, why can't Sony keep their systems working properly?

I had to return my first psx, and my second one hasn't been exactly perfect either.

Yet, 4 Nintendo systems, and the Xbox, and 0 problems. I don't like the conspiracy theory, but I'm really starting to have trouble believing Sony doesn't purposefully make some of their machines deficient/just doesn't care about the consumer.

I suppose they can afford to but, knowing this, why would you stick with the company.

[Dyne]

Heh, not suprised. I knew they would eventually all fail.

All reports of free fixes come from the statement: "My PS2 is giving me disc read errors". Every other way is rare to work, or doesn't work outright. Proven methods. :p

And yes, the Sony reps are all asses.

[CrOnO_LiNk]

I don't mean to piss off the Sony guys on the board (see, it's not a Nintendo thread, where I actually do mean to piss off the fans because it's A) quite easy, and B) quite entertaining) but WTF, why can't Sony keep their systems working properly?

I had to return my first psx, and my second one hasn't been exactly perfect either.

Yet, 4 Nintendo systems, and the Xbox, and 0 problems. I don't like the conspiracy theory, but I'm really starting to have trouble believing Sony doesn't purposefully make some of their machines deficient/just doesn't care about the consumer.

I suppose they can afford to but, knowing this, why would you stick with the company.

I so agree. The game's on Sony consoles are great, but the hardware itself sucks!

Can anyone guess how many times my PS1 has f***ed up?

And to get back on topic... Dyne, are you sure that statement will get me a free repair or maybe even a brand new PS2?

[TheGame]

My Ps2 is starting to bug out too I think... every time I turn it on I don't know what the hell it is but... um...

I see a spark inside the system. Is this normal? It's like a little orange spark, it's been doing it for months. :unsure:

I think I may get a PsX when it comes out... because if I buy another PS2 it would be my 4th.

[Crono]

Well... I've had my PS2 for 2 years now, and not once has it screwed up on me. One of my friends who got a PS2 a few months after me, his PS2 screws up but mine doesn't. I don't know why everyone else has problems with their PS2 and I don't, it's probably just a coincedence (sp).

But, didn't you get a warranty when you bought your system? A lot of stores should offer it.... believe me, especially with the PS2, it's the BEST thing to do. If anything goes wrong you can just get it replaced instantly, no charge.

I can't think of anything else, unless you do what Dylflon's friend's Dad did and scream at them. Don't be afraid to raise your voice, they are payed to take phone calls. :)

[Joeiss]

Yes, I got mine fixed for free. I said that it was giving me disc read errors. The Sony rep on the phone was very nice to me, and just took me through some step by step instructions on the PS2's "self check" thing or something. That did not work, so he just asked if I had ever opened up the PS2. I said no, and then he gave me the info to send it to them so they could fix it.

It was free of charge, except for the 10 dollar shipping fee I had to pay. They said it would take 3-4 weeks to get it back.. Hell no! It took them less than one week! I was kind of mad at that because I rented a PS2 on like the 5th day for me to play Madden.. And then I got my PS2 in the mail the next day! hahaha...

And thegame, do you have a network adaptor? Because if you do, whenever you start your PS2 there is like an orange light at the bottom of the PS2 that flickers... yep.

[TheGame]

And thegame, do you have a network adaptor? Because if you do, whenever you start your PS2 there is like an orange light at the bottom of the PS2 that flickers... yep.

Oh ok... thanks... because I didn't know what the hell that was :D

[CrOnO_LiNk]

Yes, I got mine fixed for free. I said that it was giving me disc read errors. The Sony rep on the phone was very nice to me, and just took me through some step by step instructions on the PS2's "self check" thing or something. That did not work, so he just asked if I had ever opened up the PS2. I said no, and then he gave me the info to send it to them so they could fix it.

It was free of charge, except for the 10 dollar shipping fee I had to pay. They said it would take 3-4 weeks to get it back.. Hell no! It took them less than one week! I was kind of mad at that because I rented a PS2 on like the 5th day for me to play Madden.. And then I got my PS2 in the mail the next day! hahaha...

And thegame, do you have a network adaptor? Because if you do, whenever you start your PS2 there is like an orange light at the bottom of the PS2 that flickers... yep.

Ok, see, the problem is that I did open my PS2. I didn't mess open it up and mess it up, I opened it and fixed it. So if I tell them I did open it, what should I tell them? I can't lie because the warranty sticker on the back was removed... That means it was expired and removed. So in order to open up my PS2, I had to take out that sticker. So that's proof I opened it. If I tell them I opened it, do you think they'll charge me for it?

PS: I plan to tell them that my PS2 has been giving me many problems even before. I'll say...

"It never played original PS1 games after 3 months of purchase.. (it gave me disk read errors), I wasn't able to play DVD movies, any sort of CD (purple bottomed disk) gave me a disk read error like demo disks, and now my PS2 games don't work. Before they barely worked, but now they always gave me disk read errors. I own about 8 PS2 games and treat the software and hardware perfectly, but I don't understand why my PS2 is doing this. I opened it up to see the problem and blew some of the dust out and closed it back up. The dust wasn't the real problem, but my PS2 is screwed up and won't let me do a thing. It freezes sometimes, it used to take longer to load than other PS2's before when it worked, and it always gave me and still does give me "Disk Read Errors".

Do you think that will work? Should I mention anything else?

[Dylflon]

Sorry Dylflon, I missed you there... What do you exactly mean by throw a spaz? Do you mean to argue with them? because everytime I did, it resulted in "Sorry, the only way we can repair your Playstation is by charging a $60 fee plus shipping".

So if I call them right now, what should I say? I haven't done anything worth paying for, I need a free repair or better yet, I want them to exchange my PS2 for a brand new one. Should I call Sony and wait for an operator and tell him/her my story? I am afraid that if I tell them that I opened my PS2 to clean the lens, they'll instantly say it's your fault and we can't give you a free one. But even before I opened it, it wasn't working, but Sony is picky like that, they've done something similar before.

Also, if I do get a brand new free PS2 in exchange, how long do you think it will take?

Oh no. You go to the store you bought it from IN PERSOn and freak out.

[CrOnO_LiNk]

Oh no. You go to the store you bought it from IN PERSOn and freak out.

But I bought my PS2 over 2 years ago.... And the warranty sticker is off....

[Jason1]

All this warranty talk garbage...If Sony would just stop making defective machines, you guys wouldnt have to screw with all that warranty bull****. Another reason I respect Nintendo/Sega so much more. Ive NEVER had a problem with a Nintendo system/controller/perhiprial. And the only problem ive ever had sega-related is one of my Genesis conrollers busted...but my brother threw it down quite hard on my old cement floor in my old basement, so I can understand why it broke. Its actually quite shocking how well Nintendo makes their stuff, and always have.

[CrOnO_LiNk]

All this warranty talk garbage...If Sony would just stop making defective machines, you guys wouldnt have to screw with all that warranty bull****. Another reason I respect Nintendo/Sega so much more. Ive NEVER had a problem with a Nintendo system/controller/perhiprial. And the only problem ive ever had sega-related is one of my Genesis conrollers busted...but my brother threw it down quite hard on my old cement floor in my old basement, so I can understand why it broke. Its actually quite shocking how well Nintendo makes their stuff, and always have.

My NES, SNES, N64, GBC, GBA, and my Gamecube never had any problems... Same with my Genesis and Dremacast.

The only 2 that ever did have problems were my PS1 and PS2... Gee, I wonder why. But seriously, you guys know about that stupid warranty sticker on the back of the PS2, right? If you take that out, then the warranty dies. The reason I took it out was because taking that out is the only way to open up your PS2. If I say that to Sony, I know they won't repair it... Bastards!

[bobcat]

My NES, SNES, N64, GBC, GBA, and my Gamecube never had any problems... Same with my Genesis and Dremacast.

The only 2 that ever did have problems were my PS1 and PS2... Gee, I wonder why. But seriously, you guys know about that stupid warranty sticker on the back of the PS2, right? If you take that out, then the warranty dies. The reason I took it out was because taking that out is the only way to open up your PS2. If I say that to Sony, I know they won't repair it... Bastards!

That's with many things tho. Void warranty if you open it.

I had to buy 2 Psx's in total, and I am thinking of buying anotha ps2

[Jonbo298]

This is what the gaming market is turning into.

When a company that makes other products (MS and Sony) makes another product, they don't care about the quality of the hardware. I'm guessing thats why PS2's and Xbox's break down more often. (This is what I have heard, so don't try to think I'm sticking up for Nintendo). Nintendo on the other hand mainly produces the 'Cube and the GBA (SP). Within the past month, Nintendo said that they were going to switch the production method of the SP because people were complaining about how the some color's on the screen looked "washed". Problem was dust particles getting trapped int he screen as it was being made. But I haven't seen Sony say that they were going to make their cd/dvd drive more "stable" or their console more stable so that it won't break down after 2 years.

I expect many flamings, but I will just ignore them.:)

[Joeiss]

I think that you are basically screwed if you opened your PS2, thus removing the warranty sticker. If that sticker is removed, then they will just tell you that you were the one who damaged it probably.

And Jonbo, I think you are incorrect about your last statement. Sony did indeed upgrade the PS2's that they are making. I am not sure if they are more "stable", but they did receive an upgrade nonetheless.

[Jonbo298]

And Jonbo, I think you are incorrect about your last statement. Sony did indeed upgrade the PS2's that they are making. I am not sure if they are more "stable", but they did receive an upgrade nonetheless.

I know that Sony has made an upgrade adding DVD+R/+RW support (maybe -R/-RW, but I can't remember) and having the built in infrared port for the remote and whatnot. But they removed the firewire port, which was odd (I think it was the firewire port, correct me if I'm wrong).

But the gist of what I was getting at, is that Sony, with all the money they have made from the PS2, they should at least make a more stable system that won't break down as quickly. Or if it does happen, offer a cheap replacement. ie: system won't read dvd's, send it in and get the drive replaced for say $20-$30.

[Ace195]

Jon the only reason nintendo is more stable is because it has less to do. The entire game is loaded to the nintendo ram and then run from there. But I've had problems with nintendo products but nowhere near as much as I have from my PS2 but when I got my XBOX the only problem I've ever had is with a scratched cd. so I .... I lost my point so I'm going to add a knock knock joke to the end of my post :)

Knock, knock
Tremble mortal and despair – it is I, THE ANGEL OF DEATH!
Tremble mortal and despair – it is I, THE ANGEL OF DEATH who?
Actually, I’m here for Jones in #D1 but I need to take a monster crap and I hate to kill and THEN use the bathroom, you know? Its rude and the other way around, well it ruins my dramatic entrance. So…
You want to use my toilet?
Yeah?
Go right ahead.
Got anything to read?
Just the crossword.
You finished it.
Sorry?
Hold my scythe.
Hey! Don’t forget to light a match.

[Perfect Stu]

It's unfortunate that this happened...I haven't had a single complaint about my PS2 since the day I bought it in October 2000. Hope everything works out.

[Perfect Stu]

Make this your last Playstation video game purchase ever. :)

Make that your last post at GameTavern :)

[Jonbo298]

Jon the only reason nintendo is more stable is because it has less to do. The entire game is loaded to the nintendo ram and then run from there. But I've had problems with nintendo products but nowhere near as much as I have from my PS2 but when I got my XBOX the only problem I've ever had is with a scratched cd. so I .... I lost my point so I'm going to add a knock knock joke to the end of my post :)


How can a 'Cube game be entirely loaded into RAM? It only has 48 megs of RAM, and I'm pretty certain most 'Cube games are over 48 megs (with the exception of probably Animal Crossing and Ocarina of Time/Master Quest).

[Hero2]

How can a 'Cube game be entirely loaded into RAM? It only has 48 megs of RAM, and I'm pretty certain most 'Cube games are over 48 megs (with the exception of probably Animal Crossing and Ocarina of Time/Master Quest).
alot of the games are run mostly off of ram(or something) unless there big games because u can take out the disk while playing the games and not worry about itsoo both right +rep for jon for being half right and -rep for ace just because

[Joeiss]

Jonbo, I didn't get my PS2 fixed for cheap... I got it fixed for free. ;)

[Jonbo298]

alot of the games are run mostly off of ram(or something) unless there big games because u can take out the disk while playing the games and not worry about itsoo both right +rep for jon for being half right and -rep for ace just because

I know that game's can be run from ram. That's what loading is for. I'm just saying that you can't keep the lid open for the ENTIRE game.

Jonbo, I didn't get my PS2 fixed for cheap... I got it fixed for free.

I meant if a person's warranty is expired they could get a small fix for cheap.
Or if the person can't yell good enough to get it fixed for free, then there is the small fee option.:)

[Canyarion]

But seriously, you guys know about that stupid warranty sticker on the back of the PS2, right? If you take that out, then the warranty dies. The reason I took it out was because taking that out is the only way to open up your PS2. If I say that to Sony, I know they won't repair it... Bastards!
Hehe, we had this stupid Windows CD with a seal that you weren't allowed to open or something... So I simply opened the case on the other side :rolleyes: how dumb can you be? :p

[The Germanator]

I walked into my room today and saw my PS2 laying on the ground, 3 feet below the desk it was supposed to be on...I think my mom knocked it off while cleaning my room. I tried to turn it on when I noticed the disk drive sticking out in an unusual way. I turned it on and it went to the browser screen and all that, but it said there was an error reading the disc. I can't even get the friggin game out anymore. Worst of all the playstion.com support site won't work for some reason, anyway this sucks real bad, but my mom is willing to pay for it since it's her fault...Anyway, anybody else who has had their PS2 fixed, how much does it cost and how long does it normally take? Just wondering.

[CrOnO_LiNk]

I walked into my room today and saw my PS2 laying on the ground, 3 feet below the desk it was supposed to be on...I think my mom knocked it off while cleaning my room. I tried to turn it on when I noticed the disk drive sticking out in an unusual way. I turned it on and it went to the browser screen and all that, but it said there was an error reading the disc. I can't even get the friggin game out anymore. Worst of all the playstion.com support site won't work for some reason, anyway this sucks real bad, but my mom is willing to pay for it since it's her fault...Anyway, anybody else who has had their PS2 fixed, how much does it cost and how long does it normally take? Just wondering.

Wait The Germanator. I sent my PS2 in 2 days ago. I hope it's free. This is how it goes if you want a repair or a new PS2 for free from Sony.

Do this...

1-800-345-7669

This is the number you need to call if you get DREs. Sony will fix it for free even without a warranty.

They will not fix it if you have installed a mod-chip. If you installed a one, just forget about getting this repair.

They will still fix it if you took the warranty sticker off. The warranty sticker isn’t actually important to this repair since it only voids the warranty when there is a warranty. Since most of the people taking advantage of this haven’t had a valid warranty in years it doesn’t much matter. But just to be safe, don’t mention anything about doing that or opening it up or anything when you talk to them. Also, if Sony repaired your PS2 in the past, but the DREs came back, don’t worry. They’ll still do this for free; they may even replace it with a new one. And don’t worry if you’re under 18 or anything, Sony doesn’t care what age you are. All that’s needed for this repair is a DRE infected PS2.

When you call up you need to talk to a real person. This is the Sony hotline, so there are a million recordings. Just listen for the option to talk to a Customer Service Representative and select that.

While talking to them, make sure you specifically mention that you’re getting Disc Read Errors. Those are the magic words; you won’t get very far without saying “Disc Read Error.” After this they will ask you some questions such as if you’ve used any devices such as a GameShark, answer no. They will also ask you if you’ve used a cleaning device on the game disc, the answer to this is also no. They ask a few more questions, but those are the two important ones.

Once you get the go-ahead for the free repair simply follow the instructions they give you. They’ll ask you if you want to write down the information or have them email it to you. I suggest having them email it to you since it’ll have the number that gets you the free repair already written at the top and it has all the blank spaces for you to fill in the necessary information so you won’t forget to put down anything.

The repair is free, but you will have to pay for shipping it to Sony. However, they pay for shipping on the way back. It can vary depending on what shipping company you choose, but with insurance it nearly always costs less than $10. Make sure you get insurance when shipping it, you wouldn’t want to lose your PS2 just so you can save a few dollars on shipping.

Once you’ve sent it off you can check on the status of your repair by calling up the number, going into the PlayStation 2 section, and then selecting the option that lets you check on your repair status. You enter in your phone number and it tells you when it’s assigned to a technician and after they finish the repair it tells you when it was shipped back to you.

The repair time is always very short. It always takes less than three weeks, and in most cases takes less than half that time. In my previous DRE topics people were reporting getting their PS2s back within a week, and a few people even got theirs back in only 2-3 days! Sony is really repairing these things fast!

This number also works in Canada, and you can get the free repair there as well. As for outside the U.S. and Canada, you'll need to call your own local Sony number to find out. The number will be located in your PS2 instructions in the warranty section. You can also find it on the package of any PlayStation accessory manufactured by Sony.

If you’re considering using an FAQ to try and fix the problem yourself, I might think twice about that. I mean, would you rather risk trying to repair it yourself (I’ve talked to many people who broke their PS2s with those FAQs), or would you rather have it professionally repaired by Sony completely free of charge in just a week or two? The Sony repair is so fast, free, and easy; there’s really no comparing the two.

I hope this helps and I hope I get my PS2 back soon.

[The Germanator]

Wait The Germanator. I sent my PS2 in 2 days ago. I hope it's free. This is how it goes if you want a repair or a new PS2 for free from Sony.

Do this...

1-800-345-7669

This is the number you need to call if you get DREs. Sony will fix it for free even without a warranty.

They will not fix it if you have installed a mod-chip. If you installed a one, just forget about getting this repair.

They will still fix it if you took the warranty sticker off. The warranty sticker isn’t actually important to this repair since it only voids the warranty when there is a warranty. Since most of the people taking advantage of this haven’t had a valid warranty in years it doesn’t much matter. But just to be safe, don’t mention anything about doing that or opening it up or anything when you talk to them. Also, if Sony repaired your PS2 in the past, but the DREs came back, don’t worry. They’ll still do this for free; they may even replace it with a new one. And don’t worry if you’re under 18 or anything, Sony doesn’t care what age you are. All that’s needed for this repair is a DRE infected PS2.

When you call up you need to talk to a real person. This is the Sony hotline, so there are a million recordings. Just listen for the option to talk to a Customer Service Representative and select that.

While talking to them, make sure you specifically mention that you’re getting Disc Read Errors. Those are the magic words; you won’t get very far without saying “Disc Read Error.” After this they will ask you some questions such as if you’ve used any devices such as a GameShark, answer no. They will also ask you if you’ve used a cleaning device on the game disc, the answer to this is also no. They ask a few more questions, but those are the two important ones.

Once you get the go-ahead for the free repair simply follow the instructions they give you. They’ll ask you if you want to write down the information or have them email it to you. I suggest having them email it to you since it’ll have the number that gets you the free repair already written at the top and it has all the blank spaces for you to fill in the necessary information so you won’t forget to put down anything.

The repair is free, but you will have to pay for shipping it to Sony. However, they pay for shipping on the way back. It can vary depending on what shipping company you choose, but with insurance it nearly always costs less than $10. Make sure you get insurance when shipping it, you wouldn’t want to lose your PS2 just so you can save a few dollars on shipping.

Once you’ve sent it off you can check on the status of your repair by calling up the number, going into the PlayStation 2 section, and then selecting the option that lets you check on your repair status. You enter in your phone number and it tells you when it’s assigned to a technician and after they finish the repair it tells you when it was shipped back to you.

The repair time is always very short. It always takes less than three weeks, and in most cases takes less than half that time. In my previous DRE topics people were reporting getting their PS2s back within a week, and a few people even got theirs back in only 2-3 days! Sony is really repairing these things fast!

This number also works in Canada, and you can get the free repair there as well. As for outside the U.S. and Canada, you'll need to call your own local Sony number to find out. The number will be located in your PS2 instructions in the warranty section. You can also find it on the package of any PlayStation accessory manufactured by Sony.

If you’re considering using an FAQ to try and fix the problem yourself, I might think twice about that. I mean, would you rather risk trying to repair it yourself (I’ve talked to many people who broke their PS2s with those FAQs), or would you rather have it professionally repaired by Sony completely free of charge in just a week or two? The Sony repair is so fast, free, and easy; there’s really no comparing the two.

I hope this helps and I hope I get my PS2 back soon.

Wow! Thanks a lot...I've been trying to get to the "support page" online but it never works, so I'll try calling them up. Cool.

EDIT: I called the guy up and he was real nice, and actually he helped me solve the problem...I guess all I had to do was push the thing in a little, now it's working fine, but he says if it does ever break down in the future it'll be free anyway, so that's good new. Thanks again Crono-Link.

[CrOnO_LiNk]

Wow! Thanks a lot...I've been trying to get to the "support page" online but it never works, so I'll try calling them up. Cool.

EDIT: I called the guy up and he was real nice, and actually he helped me solve the problem...I guess all I had to do was push the thing in a little, now it's working fine, but he says if it does ever break down in the future it'll be free anyway, so that's good new. Thanks again Crono-Link.

No problem, anytime. I hope I get mine soon though.

[Hero2]

I need to call mine in. well not mine my coisins ps2 went down the tube and I told them id fix it since i have no life

[BigBoss]

My ps2 would work after i used one of those cleaning cd's with the brushes on it but i now i use that and it still wont read any disc. Guess im gonna have to send mine in to.

[Ace195]

I'm thinking of throwning mine out a window if it doesn't start working I'll have FFXI to tide me over until something better comes out :(

[CrOnO_LiNk]

I'm thinking of throwning mine out a window if it doesn't start working I'll have FFXI to tide me over until something better comes out :(

I forgot to mention that I got mine back about 2 weeks ago... Heh.

Ace, call Sony and tell them what I posted up there. It's worth it, but if your PS2 is modded, then forget about it.

[Dark Samurai]

yea i remember having a PS2 and the first time i used it all the games were scratched and defective and it just broke down completly. after that i exchanged the PS2 for a Gamecube and i have not gotten a problem with it since. i still got the games for PS2 tho, i couldnt return them because they were too scratched. so want to but them ? cheap...

[Dark Samurai]

buy*

[Hero2]

yea i remember having a PS2 and the first time i used it all the games were scratched and defective and it just broke down completly. after that i exchanged the PS2 for a Gamecube and i have not gotten a problem with it since. i still got the games for PS2 tho, i couldnt return them because they were too scratched. so want to but them ? cheap...

if you got a ps2 when they first came out and rented games they probly had security stickers on the rented games and thoose start to rub up aginst the laser and start to scratch the games thats why i had to return mine the first(and only)time

pssst..theres and edit button on the bottom of what you post so you dont have to post twice when editing your old posts

[Dark Samurai]

hey thanks for the info

[Gamer]

Man, crono link, thats good info, i wish i knew that like a year ago, cause when my buddy's ps2 turned one, it also got DRE's and nothing worked, he paid 200$ for them to fix it. i was like holy sh*t! Otherwise, i havent had any problems with my systems (all 4 Nintendo systems and xbox.)

[BigBoss]

I called them up and they said they would send the information to my email but it still has not come. Did it take anyone who had done this awhile to recieve the email.

[CrOnO_LiNk]

I called them up and they said they would send the information to my email but it still has not come. Did it take anyone who had done this awhile to recieve the email.

Yes, the email will take 24-48 hours until you recieve it.

Also, did they say they will waive the fees?

[BigBoss]

Yeah they said they are gonna wave the fees, I just have to write down the number and put fee waved on the thing.

[CrOnO_LiNk]

Yeah they said they are gonna wave the fees, I just have to write down the number and put fee waved on the thing.

Ok, check your emal in 24-48 hours or maybe even less. I got my email after 15 hours, but Sony says the average time they send emails is around 24-48 hours, so good luck.

[Joeiss]

I got my e-mail in like 20 mins... I think I caught them on a really slow day or something.

[BigBoss]

Hey I finally got my email yay!! Thanks again CrOnO_LiNk

[Ace195]

I forgot to mention that I got mine back about 2 weeks ago... Heh.

Ace, call Sony and tell them what I posted up there. It's worth it, but if your PS2 is modded, then forget about it.
*forgets about it* Thats it I'll never listen to daron again :(