So my PS3 might be killing my DVDs

[Fools Idol]

What model of PS3 is it? If it's one of the originals then replacing the disc drive with one from ebay by your self isn't hard, just make sure the model numbers match.

 

[Takayuki Yagami]

To answer your question about warranty, probably not; but most non-franchised game stores will also do repair work.

 

[Dysnomia]

Never buy Super Slims. They suck and can't even be hacked properly.

That's the one with the really crummy sliding door made out of dollar store plastic right? That's the one I have. I hate that stupid door.

 

[dysentery]

Your PS3's spinning mechanism is probably faulty or has just given up on life after so much use. So the disc is spinning slower and the drive is trying to compensate. Eventually, you'll get scratches from the disc being overworked by the laser.

Spoiler: Console hardware spergery

The early (and possibly even the slim versions of the) Xbox 360s commonly ruined it's discs because the drive didn't include a buffer that kept the cycling consistent. So any small movement of the console would permanently etch rings into the discs because the laser would be kept on a certain part much longer than it was designed. I assume something similar is happening to your console

Also first post, long time lurker, all that jazz. Hi!