Sorry to hear QD.

I had looked around for a while before getting my PS3 and wanted a 60GB for complete reverse compatibility. So after alot of searching for prices and what not, and reading. I found that refurbished products by Sony are even more tested and better prepared than brand new products.

So I ended up with a refurb and have not had a single problem, where as 2 friends brand new ones have had issues.

And for those saying ohh get a 360, pfffttt, the 360 had alot more widespread problems and bigger problems with every system than this kinda thing that happens with electronics.

Good luck QD.