I didn't say he was a GOOD journalist. I just said he was a journalist. He has to be critical of what he is looking at and if some woman comes upto him with a story about her PS3 then he'll probably roll with that because it is a hot topic at the time.

However, if you're looking into his credentials then look no further.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_W._Richards

Also read the second last paragraph of the first article concerning the $315 repair. He tried to get Sony of Australia to comment and they declined.

David Richards is many things, perhaps he a plagiarist, perhaps his information might be incorrect.

My biggest problem with the responses in this thread is because everyone assumes he's in the pocket of Microsoft because he decided to follow a story about an unfair repair cost. These claims are ridiculous and unfounded.

Be more critical when looking at a story, get the facts first. I can't say 100% if Richards has done that, as a journalist he should have his facts and I must take him at his word because I'm not his editor.

However, I always keep critical about all stories coming oout of the press regardless of whether they are for or agains't a particular console.

So people, get a grip.

Edit: Before I forget, the car thing is just to be comparitive. Obviously it is a little objectionable because it makes the original amount of money look like more of a cost then it was before. It's a little sensational, but it's also HER quote, not his.

It's something that could've been better acomplished by a percentage. She will have to pay 45% more then the original cost of the console to get the Blu Ray drive fixed according to the figures quoted in the article.

When converted through xe.com, $315 Aus is roughly $263 US. Also, $263 US is about 87% of the cost of a PS3 at the new price point of $299.

Got it?

My friend had the same problem.... it was 150$

"It's something that could've been better acomplished by a percentage. She will have to pay 45% more then the original cost of the console to get the Blu Ray drive fixed according to the figures quoted in the article."

I agree.

Replacing the engine/fuel cells/electric car batteries for a car cost in the range of $5000 to $10000 if you get new parts and are out of warranty. If the problem is not widespread, it is unfortunate for the individual who wants the repair but not up to the manufacturer to eat the costs to repair when they have fulfilled their obligations of the sale.

I have never come across an 'xbox is doomed' article in my whole life. The media would only say dat about nintendo or sony

Anyone here from down under ever had to call SCE for PS3 repair?

Anyone here from down under wanna give SONY a call and tell them you have the same problem then tell us what they say?

Exactly, not only that but the car warranty is a lot longer because a car is more expensive. It's like she is relating what happened to her as the same as just buying a car at the same time and having to repair it. When in reality the only way you are spending 10k on repairs is from the wear and tear they go through. I bought a 13 year old car and had to replace brake, rotors, calipers, timing belt, water pump, clutch, and various other things (right now I have a cracked muffler pipe and parts are over 1k alone) and no where do I expect Mitsubishi to replace them or take the responsibility. The car quote was just to make it sound worse than it really is.

The rest of the world subsidizes gaming in the US.  Please don't ask any questions.  We shouldn't discuss this further.

Lots of the Sony camp once again proving their immaturity in here, wah, wah, wah, everyone hates the PS3. Grow up. Excellent posts MindKry, unfortunately you're dealing with people in complete denial and can never accept Sony would shaft them over.