In 2007, Microsoft extended its Xbox warranty by three years to help combat the E74 error, which is now referred to as “the Red Ring of Death.” I’m sure Sony was thumbing their noses at their biggest competitor until February of this year, when a serious error in the PlayStation Network decided to corrupt games, trophies and even consoles. The PS3 Slim remained unaffected. Perhaps it was this incident that forced Sony to re-think its warranty, since none of these breakdowns were the fault of the consumer (Theories suggest a Y2K-like problem, where Sony failed to account for Leap Year). Until now, Sony has only offered the standard, lots of strings attached 1-year manufacturer’s warranty. Sony is just now offering an extended service plan for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PSP (PlayStation Portable) systems that is backed by SCEA. Unlike Microsoft’s extended warranty, however, this piece of mind is going to cost you.

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 Accidental Damage – 1-year ($39.99) or 2-year ($49.99)

Under the new program, PS3 and PSP owners in the United States can purchase an extended service plan of one or two years that begins after the original one-year manufacturer’s limited warranty expires. Accidental damage refers to things like dropping your unit, cracking the screen, etc. PSP also covers the newer, smaller PSP-Go model. As you can see, this does not cover your PlayStation 2. I am still, by the way, screaming “conspiracy” that my PlayStation One kicked the bucket on the exact day that the PlayStation 2 was released…

With the PlayStation Protection Plan, owners can extend the same coverage from the original manufacturer’s one-year warranty for one or two additional years. The pricing includes all shipping charges and repairs, which are performed by PlayStation-trained service technicians at SCEA-authorized repair facilities. The PSP Accidental Damage Plan must be purchased within the first 30 days of owning a PSP system, and the plan is effective beginning on the purchase date. You can purchase the PlayStation Protection Plan by calling 1-866-716-7669. Additional details and are available at http://us.playstation.com/support/protection-plan/index.htm.

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