VladimirGlebov Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 EDIT: I meant "damage" I'm hearing all this stuff about GTA IV breaking the blu-ray reader, and the PS3 becoming unusable! Is this true? Is there any validity in the statement? Does the freezing of the game cause the Ps3 to break? I bought my PS3 on eBay, so I can't return it if it bricks. Someone please answer my question, because I'm too afraid to put the game in the machine as of now. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 EDIT: I meant "damage" I'm hearing all this stuff about GTA IV breaking the blu-ray reader, and the PS3 becoming unusable! Is this true? Is there any validity in the statement? Does the freezing of the game cause the Ps3 to break? I bought my PS3 on eBay, so I can't return it if it bricks. Someone please answer my question, because I'm too afraid to put the game in the machine as of now. The game itself does not damage the Blu-Ray, if the game freezes a lot, and the lens is in a constant search, stop, eventually it will stop to work. It happened to me on Assassin's Creed, it froze and my BD died. Thats why i avoid to play any game that freezes.... Freezing/Crashing is not good for any system. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057980265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongsnutz Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Nah mate , your fine. 20 hours so far on a 40gb Aus PS3 with no problems or freezes or graphical issues. (Starting to think most reports are bogus) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057980267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoneyyy711 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 im having the same problems..won't let me get online from my phone.. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057980276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongsnutz Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 im having the same problems..won't let me get online from my phone.. ummm......... wrong topic, however all servers are dead right now Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057980302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augeone Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Well it looks like only certain PS3 are affected (60Gb ). Like for example mine .... Played the game for 5h and then it froze, the next day it refused to read any blueray disk... so now i'm sending it in an i'll have to wait 7-8 weeks for a fix... Today i bought a second one (with a second gta4). Why? So i can play today and as gta is sold out here and my old PS3 plays ps2 games i might make +$ (not nearly enough for the pain... ) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057981798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coranub Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 my blue ray "died", couldn't read any discs. i kept trying and trying. Guess what, been playing 4 hours now....no freezes + i exited the game to see if the Blue ray could read the dics, it could. then i booted gta4 up and it runs fine. Looks like i brought a dead blue ray back to life Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057981867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augeone Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 nice one Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057981875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackyZacky Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 OMG now i am really worried about getting this game i really wanna know whether it is just American launch consoles or whether its happening in Europe as well? or whether its to do with the discs being faulty. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057981882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coranub Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 my blue ray was seriously screwed, now im into my 4th hour of game play with NO freezes, works better now then ever Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057981928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
positiva-geeza Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Played for 6 hrs yesterday, then went out for 3 hrs, then when i got back played one mission and it crashed after an auto-save, turned off ps3 from the back, then played some more for 40mins, then it crashed again. haven't tried since. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057982556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coranub Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 i had one crash today, played for 6 hours, not bad at all Seems it crashes during scenes, missions and when you do an activity. when you roam about it seems fine Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057982592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladimirGlebov Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 So.. Should I put it in, or wait for a patch or something? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057982970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaJones Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 So.. Should I put it in, or wait for a patch or something? I'm gonna wait a week or so and if there is no new info regarding a patch or anything then i'll just go ahead and buy it...best ase it works fine and the gamble paid off. Worst case it bricks my PS3 and I send it in to get fixed/replaced. Allthough depending on what's said by R* when i'm getting it will change. If they have a working solution or a patch announced i'll wait until the patch is released to get it. I've waited a year and a half I an wait another few weeks. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057983049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augeone Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 So.. Should I put it in, or wait for a patch or something? I'm gonna wait a week or so and if there is no new info regarding a patch or anything then i'll just go ahead and buy it...best ase it works fine and the gamble paid off. Worst case it bricks my PS3 and I send it in to get fixed/replaced. Allthough depending on what's said by R* when i'm getting it will change. If they have a working solution or a patch announced i'll wait until the patch is released to get it. I've waited a year and a half I an wait another few weeks. if you have an "old" ps3 with 60Gb hdd (mine is an EU model) your blueray could quit... as GTA4 is streaming a lot of data... different models seem just to have freezing issues... waiting can not hurt your PS3 but who has that kind of patience... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057983165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladimirGlebov Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 So.. Should I put it in, or wait for a patch or something? I'm gonna wait a week or so and if there is no new info regarding a patch or anything then i'll just go ahead and buy it...best ase it works fine and the gamble paid off. Worst case it bricks my PS3 and I send it in to get fixed/replaced. Allthough depending on what's said by R* when i'm getting it will change. If they have a working solution or a patch announced i'll wait until the patch is released to get it. I've waited a year and a half I an wait another few weeks. if you have an "old" ps3 with 60Gb hdd (mine is an EU model) your blueray could quit... as GTA4 is streaming a lot of data... different models seem just to have freezing issues... waiting can not hurt your PS3 but who has that kind of patience... Certainly not me! I have a launch 60GB PS3, which is why I'm so worried. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057983177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAIVPWNS Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 When i got mine yesterday it was fine and i played for about 6 hours then it froze once then unfroze i was kinda pissed off cos its new and i thought wtf. Its froze and unfroze again twice but nothing major Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057983189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotiv Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 So far ive read that a couple of freezes occour now and then, Ive had 2 last night. And I have the 40 gig eu version. Either a patch for the game comes or a firmware update can help us now. For me its no biggy, 2 freezes arent that bad as long as it stays that way. Ive been playing vor about 4 hours today and nothing strange happened. Could it be that sertain points in the game cause these freezes? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057983265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CilitBANG Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 56 hours on 40Gb PS3 longest game play time with out turning the game off 25 Hours For me Not one freeze or gltich Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057983344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00d Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Don't wanna tempt fate, but I've got a 60GB PS3 (not launch) and its only ever froze once on me, from about 5-7 days of play with about 8-12 hours a day (yep, addicted). I know no one IRL with a PS3 who have had any freezes. It seems quite bogus to me, all these reports. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057984093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
callahan9119 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 bought my ps3 5 days ago 40 gig, i have had no problems other than no multiplayer, and my usual inability to drive well Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057985510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I will wait for a patch (80gb here and freezing) , i wont risk the PS3, i am sad for everyone who have the same issue, i wish Rockstar could show a little appreciation for us and make an official announcement Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057985523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
springwater Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 my game froze for about 25 secs while niko and roman were drunk Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057985917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnz Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Oddly enough my game only crashes when roaming, and I have a 40GB PS3 model... I'm seriously thinking it has something to do with the internet, because as with some reports mine only froze after I hooked up my ethernet cable to try and go online, though it's still continuing to freeze after removing it. I'd like to see someone play the game for the first time without internet off and on for a few days to see if it freezes or not. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057986187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Oddly enough my game only crashes when roaming, and I have a 40GB PS3 model...I'm seriously thinking it has something to do with the internet, because as with some reports mine only froze after I hooked up my ethernet cable to try and go online, though it's still continuing to freeze after removing it. I'd like to see someone play the game for the first time without internet off and on for a few days to see if it freezes or not. Me , friend, i never use the ethernet cable, more than for updates, it still random freezes Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057986212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnz Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Ah, oh well, just a theory Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057986268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coltrane's Muse Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Nah mate , your fine. 20 hours so far on a 40gb Aus PS3 with no problems or freezes or graphical issues. (Starting to think most reports are bogus) I've logged nearly as many hours (Roughly 14/15) on both my 40 GB PS3 and "Arcade Edition" X-Box 360; both consoles work like a charm. If you've yet to experience any problems, then you needn't fret. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057986309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftall Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I got a 60gb ps3 which i got a month after release, still dont have gta4 yet , and it keeps crashing on burnout paradise randomly so I have to hold down the power button to turn it off. Might just be too much for it to handle or something on certain ones because another of my freinds has burnout and same ps3 and has no crashes. Wierd Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057986639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntKNOX Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 My GTA 4 freezes alot as well. Let's hope it doesn't damage my BD or Console or Sony will be getting a call. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057987009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmo220 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 It broke my 5 month old 40GB PS3. Right now its not reading blu ray or games. I havent had any time to try fixing it yet. For the people that had their blu ray drive break then start working again, What did you do to fix it? It would be nice to be able to play when I get home. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/336952-does-this-game-permenantly-demage-the-ps3/?do=findComment&comment=1057993711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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