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Sony Announces PlayStation Protection Plan

Technology never seems to fail us in at least one regard: as soon as the original manufacture’s warranty expires, the device breaks. Those interested in buying some insurance for their PlayStation 3 or PSP can take heart, however, because Sony has announced an extended warranty service, which consumers can purchase after the systems’ original one-year warranties expire.

Those who want to opt in to the PlayStation Protection Plan might also be interested in the PSP’s Accidental Damage Plan, which adds coverage for cracked or damaged screens resulting from an brutal drop. All of the pricings also include system shipping charges and repairs, and will be available starting in May. Prices are as follows:

PS3 – 1 year extension ($44.99) or 2 year extension ($59.99)
PSP – 1 year extension ($29.99) or 2 year extension ($39.99)
PSP with Accidental Damage – 1 year extension ($39.99) or 2 year extension ($49.99)

Those interested in one of these plans can call 1-866-716-7669 or visit this site for more details.

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Comments
  • I just might be down with this!

  • I should sign up...I have been using my brick for a few years now. My warranty expired quite a while back...

  • the price dif for the ps3 1-year vs. the 2-year is so minimal, i'll almost certainly get the 2 year. thanks Sony, always nice to have someone watching my back.

  • My PS3 is still running fine. Ive had it for..3 years I think and the reason its not broken, is because im not stupid and drop it and treat it like a piece of crap. Its my baby and I take care of it, and in turn it does what I want.

  • Thank God!

  • now if only Microsoft offerred something like this...oh wait, they'd probably lose money on it.

  • @Adam

    Wow, I really hope you're being sarcastic. Just to point out though, Microsoft gave everyone a free (meaning: without charge) 3 year warranty on Xbox 360's because of the red ring problem. Also, my friend's PS3 just died.

  • Gotta love the insurance biz. Good for those who get security with this sort of thing... not I. Perhaps because I've had amazing luck with my electronics never failing me...

    I have had the some desktop computer for over 5 years and only component I've ever had to replace was the power supply about 4 months ago. Even my keyboard and mouse are original, sheesh. Have never needed to reformat either. Still using my 2nd gen iPod...

    Got my PS3 in the MGS4 bundle, and it's still doin fine. I have had to replace my 360 twice though...

  • I'd be interested in accidental damage protection for my PSP. I'm not worried about my PS3 because I treat it well, but the handheld's more likely to take a hit since I keep it in my bag.

  • my xbox got red ring in less than a year, cool it was free to fix...my ps3 on the hand died after over 2 years...my warranty ran out and it ended up costing me $150 to repair which sucks, but my warranty did run out and I don't expect my new one (they upgraded me to the new slim ps3) to die out anytime soon.

  • I'm a PS3, and the extended warranty was MY idea.

  • This is smart for SONY to do.

  • This is one week after I got a YLOD. Not like I would have bought it anyway, but who knows how long I'll be without the thing.

    Oh and for those of you that aren't worried because you treat your PS3 like a baby, that's exactly what I wrote to Sony in my letter to them after I had to send mine in this weekend. Left it in a cool, shady place, made sure dust did not build up around it, and never moved it or jostled it around. Oh, and it is little over one year old, a 160GB Uncharted bundle.
  • yea if i get one ill get the 2 year for the ps3.

  • awesome I've already been through 2 playstations somehow both got the yellow light of death what are the odds of that. and the one I have now is halfway through its warranty. This is great thank you sony
  • I hacked my PSP so they'll void it.

  • Finally someone that cares about their customers, way to go Sony!

  • that's a nice incentive.

    In the 7 or so years i had my PS2 not once had i have problems with my system.

    compared to my 2nd xbox...i think it speaks for itself.

  • This would be nice if I had a ps3 or psp.

  • seems a bit steeply priced

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