When you first received your Playstation 3 all you could do for days was play it 5-6 hours a day if not more
. We all know that consoles are made to be played for extended periods of time or so we thought. If you are reading this article then you are probably wondering why you Playstation 3 is sitting at 300 degree's and not working at all. Most of the time the Playstation will warn you of it overheating and request you leave it off for 1 - 2 hours. Which should be enough time for the unit to cool down. Some users will ignore the request and keep on playing maybe to gain that last level or beat the next boss. Doing this could possibly damage the Playstation in which it will require repairing.
One of the best ways to stop your Playstation 3 from overheating is just make sure it is out in the open and can breathe. You can also try cutting your play time down to just a few hours a day. Most people place their Playstation 3 in a cubby hole in there entertainment center, which is one of the worst places. Doing this will cause the PS3 to stress out as it tries to pull in cool air to keep the system stable and under control. In a cubby hole the Playstation is basically pushing out hot and and sucking it back in. Other people lay the PS3 on Carpet, which is another big mistake. The best thing to do is keep it on top of your entertainment center and make sure that there is plenty of space around it to breathe.