the laser on the ps3 has gone bad.. very common. try searching for local companies that repair ps3's this is no more than a $50 job. I know several people that have sent their ps3 to fix this problem for around that price. if you want a new/refurbished ps3 then send it back to sony. if your gonna buy any playstation it should be the 60gb. that best ones ever made in my opinion. seems like there was more quality 60gb than anything else.