So I was playing the Lego Indiana Jones demo with my sister when all of a sudden, the game freezes. I thought it would be a normal game freeze, but then I heard my PS3 beep, and when I looked over, the red light was flashing. Shit. Then I pressed the power button, and it stopped flashing. I hit it again, and the PS3 turned on as it normally would.
 
So, as the topic suggests, is my PS3 close to breaking, or was is some weird thing that happened?

Ok, so I made a bad decision of posting on the forums instead of reading the manual. The manual said that the inside was overheating, yet I only turned on my PS3 twice today. One for LBP, played that for about a half an hour, and the Indiana Jones demo, which we were about 3 mins. in. I keep my PS3 in an open area. But, it's about 5 feet from my window so I wonder if that's the reason for this.....

" nope "

" @trophyhunter said:

" nope "

Please elaborate. "

" Ok, so I made a bad decision of posting on the forums instead of reading the manual. The manual said that the inside was overheating, yet I only turned on my PS3 twice today. One for LBP, played that for about a half an hour, and the Indiana Jones demo, which we were about 3 mins. in. I keep my PS3 in an open area. But, it's about 5 feet from my window so I wonder if that's the reason for this..... "

" @Metal_Gear_Sunny said:

" Ok, so I made a bad decision of posting on the forums instead of reading the manual. The manual said that the inside was overheating, yet I only turned on my PS3 twice today. One for LBP, played that for about a half an hour, and the Indiana Jones demo, which we were about 3 mins. in. I keep my PS3 in an open area. But, it's about 5 feet from my window so I wonder if that's the reason for this..... "

well how hot is it in your house?  "

" @Metal_Gear_Sunny said:

" @trophyhunter said:

" nope "

Please elaborate. "

its a forced restart. 9 times out of 10 when the PS3 does freeze, it will force a restart. You have nothing to worry about "

Make sure there is no dust clogging up the aeration holes.  PS3s attract dust like mice to cheese.  

" @trophyhunter said:

" @Metal_Gear_Sunny said:

" Ok, so I made a bad decision of posting on the forums instead of reading the manual. The manual said that the inside was overheating, yet I only turned on my PS3 twice today. One for LBP, played that for about a half an hour, and the Indiana Jones demo, which we were about 3 mins. in. I keep my PS3 in an open area. But, it's about 5 feet from my window so I wonder if that's the reason for this..... "

well how hot is it in your house?  "

It's 84 degrees but we have an AC so it's cool in my house. "

" @Akeldama said:

" @Metal_Gear_Sunny said:

" @trophyhunter said:

" nope "

Please elaborate. "

its a forced restart. 9 times out of 10 when the PS3 does freeze, it will force a restart. You have nothing to worry about "

Every time my PS3 freezes, it never does that. "

It seems you're good.  I don't have much to add, except that I've had a 360 and a PS3 for a while now and the latter machine has given me no problems at all.  I'm on my fourth 360 and every little spot of weirdness sends me close to panic!

Ok, it happened again right when I was playing Red Faction Guerrilla. Now I'm afraid.

no its fine it did that to me a few times a while ago and now it still acts like its brand new :)

" @Metal_Gear_Sunny said:

" Ok, so I made a bad decision of posting on the forums instead of reading the manual. The manual said that the inside was overheating, yet I only turned on my PS3 twice today. One for LBP, played that for about a half an hour, and the Indiana Jones demo, which we were about 3 mins. in. I keep my PS3 in an open area. But, it's about 5 feet from my window so I wonder if that's the reason for this..... "

well how hot is it in your house? also its not good for either the ps3 or 360 to be turned on then turned off after being on for a small amount of time "

" It seems you're good.  I don't have much to add, except that I've had a 360 and a PS3 for a while now and the latter machine has given me no problems at all.  I'm on my fourth 360 and every little spot of weirdness sends me close to panic! "

I happened again. Same thing. I think I'll let it cool overnight. At least it ran long enough to get a trophy in RFG. :P

" I happened again. Same thing. I think I'll let it cool overnight. At least it ran long enough to get a trophy in RFG. :P "

I let it cool overnight, but I'm still having the problem. I'm going to contact Sony today.

Were you playing online?

" Were you playing online? "

Yep, it's broken. Gonna have to sent it to Sony and pay them $145. Great.

Unlucky, mate.