PS3 is the strongest console around (and we're not talking about tech)

by Andrew Yoon { Nov 14th 2008 at 10:20AM }

So what happens when G4 gets two guys to break sh*t? Well, you get an interesting experiment to see which console is the most durable. The PS3, 360 and Wii are all put to the test in an incredible test of physical endurance. Which one comes out on top? Thankfully, the PS3. Considering the machine costs at least $400, we're glad to see it able to take such abuse. In last place? Well, just watch the video.

Check out the video, after the cut.

[Thanks, Zack!]

Tags: abuse, damage, g4, ps3

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

y3k.nik @ Nov 14th 2008 10:37AM

WHYYYY WHYYYYYY....

make me cry a bit :'(

i could have taken the consoles

Gaucho @ Nov 14th 2008 10:38AM

Human wrecking ball? sounds lucrative.

Lars @ Nov 14th 2008 1:17PM

...for a carnie.

required @ Nov 14th 2008 10:39AM

Smashing.

halo 3 sucks. @ Nov 14th 2008 6:59PM

At least now we know the PS3 is good for ONE thing...

vahdyx @ Nov 14th 2008 10:43AM

LOL no joke, I know of a great person that'll love a ps3.

But I can vouch for it's strength.

I dropped mine on the first day of ownership and I about fainted!

I was all happy holding it and getting ready to put it in the entertainment center and vooop, down it goes on a hardwood floor.

Ott @ Nov 14th 2008 2:36PM

rofl now u know u can drop it a few 100 times

Ebel3003 @ Nov 15th 2008 2:26AM

I don't care how sturdy they say it is, I will not be dropping my PS3 anytime soon, thank you.

aswan @ Nov 14th 2008 10:44AM

that hurt to watch the consoles get beat up like that, but cool to see which one is strongest

Krycek @ Nov 14th 2008 10:44AM

they should have tested it with a disc after each round instead of just plugging it in. I would like to see how well the drives would hold up through that too

JayVe @ Nov 14th 2008 10:48AM

Very True!

Jerses @ Nov 14th 2008 11:03AM

In the ps3 case if the logo is running that means the HDD works. So they can at least run downloaded games.

Krycek @ Nov 14th 2008 11:13AM

I was referring to the disc drive. If it would play a game or not.

FD @ Nov 14th 2008 2:55PM

I have been pampering my PS3. But it only took one crash of GTA4 to kill my bluray drive though. I can't read disc media since then. Good thing it's still under warranty so I'll have to send it in.

Ranben @ Nov 14th 2008 10:45AM

I wish G4 would go back to making game shows, not this. :

linebeginstoblur @ Nov 14th 2008 10:59AM

G4 is to games as MTV is to music

MAZ @ Nov 14th 2008 12:19PM

@linebeginstoblur i could not agree more, mtv and g4 have just lost focus so they can become "mainstream"

Mein Bratwurst @ Nov 14th 2008 1:11PM

Bring back TechTV imo. /mourn

Lars @ Nov 14th 2008 2:29PM

Ninja Warrior, Attack of the Show, X-Play... that's what I watch on G4.

Hurl, Human Wrecking Ball, Lost, Cops... don't give a shit. TV goes off and console turns on, when that crap airs.

xnowandtheworldx @ Nov 14th 2008 2:15PM

Yeah, I miss techTV and all the old show about VIDEO GAMES now all I really ever see on there is unbeatable banzuke, ninja warrior, and cops :|, oh and of course attack of the show, and xplay. I miss Sarah Lane :( and Kevin Rose.

gillyy0 @ Nov 14th 2008 6:42PM

"G4 is to games as MTV is to music"
Absolutely, it's really disappointing. Like Lost? Cops? Wth man. Only thing I really watch now is X-Play.

As for the Ps3's durability, I'm glad =]

Rocks @ Nov 14th 2008 10:46AM

Yeah, I dropped my PS3 twice since I've owned it, once on hardwood floors, and once on carpet, still runs flawlessly.

coolj @ Nov 14th 2008 10:46AM

if he didn't throw it the last time when the 15 seconds was up it would have worked again

linebeginstoblur @ Nov 14th 2008 11:01AM

Yeah, I was hoping it would have been a 5 or 10 second round so at least they had a slim chance of working again.

Shakydave @ Nov 14th 2008 11:14AM

I agree! The Ps3 took extra hits.....

It so would have worked if he'd stopped at the buzzer!

JayVe @ Nov 14th 2008 10:46AM

This proves you shouldn't bash your consoles.

Dur.

Stan @ Nov 14th 2008 10:46AM

Sick...................................................freaking sickening...............

thewood80 @ Nov 14th 2008 10:49AM

A more robust test could have simply included flipping the power switch on the back while it is writing to the hard disk. I love my PS3, but I cringe every time it locks up enough that holding down the power button on the front won't shut it down.

dmd @ Nov 14th 2008 10:49AM

I hate those vids from the very bottom of my soul. Such an waste...

Dani Reader @ Nov 14th 2008 12:49PM

What? Why do you care. Regardless of the fact it's experimentation to achieve practical results, them smashing up ps3s and wiis isnt gonna make anyone who can't afford one any more able, nor is it going to be any more difficult for those who care to get one.

Popfrogs @ Nov 14th 2008 10:50AM

Funny how the 360 died in round 1. All it really takes to kill it is playing games on it anyway. :)

justice @ Nov 14th 2008 10:51AM

xbox dont even need this test to break himself
=/
3rl ftw!

Ves @ Nov 14th 2008 10:52AM

I hope that wasn't a 60 or 80 GB with BC. Some people would be pissed.

lilb792 @ Nov 14th 2008 11:00AM

LAMO

Punk1984 @ Nov 14th 2008 11:03AM

Wow...at least the 360 didn't RROD before they punched it.

kentuckyfried @ Nov 14th 2008 12:53PM

hahaha

Galley @ Nov 14th 2008 11:12AM

I can't vouch for the current models, but the original 60GB PS3 is built like a freaking battleship!

mexican @ Nov 14th 2008 11:14AM

that was painful to watch, but i'm glad the PS3 can really take a punch

pat1202003 @ Nov 14th 2008 11:15AM

LOL the Xbox 360 went out first with just one hit! That is cool that the PS3 is the strongest console, but I still think this is a stupid show that should be on the Discovery Channel instead of G4. I miss the old G4 when they were about video game and nothing but video games.

silverwolf761 @ Nov 14th 2008 11:41AM

No, that segment was pretty stupid, therefor it is right at home on G4

Sam @ Nov 14th 2008 11:17AM

Ah but does it blend? lol

http://gadgetsgamesandstuff.blogspot.com

Dan Rabot @ Nov 14th 2008 11:20AM

I dropped my PS3 down the stairs! In it's original box admittedly, but it still bounced down the stairs about 2 weeks after i got it, my heart sank I nearly cried, but it still works fine!

Shows you get what you pay for.

Are all PS3's so noisy though? I mean mine's an original 60gb, with all the reverse compatability and USB ports and card readers so I'd never swap it for a new one, but it's properly noisy, like annoying while watching Blu rays noisy.

hmmmmm, perhaps a new cooling unit / fan or something?

Jon Acheson @ Nov 14th 2008 11:33AM

Tried blowing the dust out of it?

Dan Rabot @ Nov 14th 2008 11:38AM

Yup, I've hoovered the sucker a few times. It doesn't get particularly hot, blows hot air out of the back but the console it's self doesn't get too hot. It's just noisy, sounds like either a fan or the BR drive.

I may well give it another hoover when I get home tonight, it does live in a room with dogs and smokers so it can't do it much good. Got 3 years insurance on it, but don't wanna new one without all the cool features.

Jon Acheson @ Nov 14th 2008 1:08PM

I was thinking you should buy a compressed air duster and try and blow stuff out of the PS3 using that. Start from the front and try and blow stuff out the back.

tekkentool @ Nov 14th 2008 4:07PM

i'd get that checked, my ps3 is almost silent, i can't hear it at all when watching movies

Sackolantern PSN ID: johnnynumber5 @ Nov 14th 2008 4:06PM

Nah man mine makes no noise at all. My 360 on the other hand - sounds like my yard blower. That console is LOUD.

tekkentool @ Nov 14th 2008 4:10PM

oh, and don't worry about the air compressor damaging it, back when the house was being renovated there was dust everywhere, so i blowed it out everyday to prevent a dust buildup from the plaster, it works really well, i was surprised at how well the ps3 channels air