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Playstation/Gaming Discussions => PS3 Discussion => Topic started by: Gman2 on February 07, 2001, 01:45:31 PM
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They are putting their stickers on PS2 games and making some of them vibrate violently (I\'m sure some of you know this) But anyway, this can\'t be good for our systems.
Here is a link to tell them about it. If enough people speak up maybe they will change their policy.http://promo2.blockbuster.com/contact_us/default.asp?page=index.html
And even though I am disapointed with my PS2 and most of the games for it so far, I don\'t want it destroyed, and I don\'t want to see any of yours messed up either.
G.
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sorry the link above did not show up like I wanted
this may be more clear. If you copy and paste this link it will get you there.
http://promo2.blockbuster.com/contact_us/default.asp?page=index.html
G.
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my block buster and hollywood video have changed thier stickers to platic cover looking things that are placed over the cover of the cd just so it says owned by blah blah blah, but they dont vibrate anymore, i told them, and before i would get the games, i have checked them, i guess thats why it took effect they got tired of me lol.
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It\'s very weak when Sony blames its CD-ROM problems on a CD sticker. If it\'s true then what does that say about the PS2\'s design?
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Its just becasue the disk spins so damn fast. Put a CD on any DVD and see if it does the same thing.
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If they put a sticker on the CD-ROM it will make it heavier on one side.So when the DC starts spinning the weight is distributed unevenly.These ppl should know that.
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Then why isn\'t my PS1 or my PC affected by this problem?
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Sometimes the stickers are not put on right and there are bubbles under the sticker causing the cd to vibrate. I poked holes in the bubbles and it worked fine.
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Blockbuster has to do something to show that it\'s their game... why do they have to put the sticker on the CD?
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My store only puts on the disc shield (the clear plastic that covers the whole disc), we don\'t put on security stickers. We just keep all the games behind the counter.
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I agree with Gman, the blockbuster stick does make the ps2 make some unusual noises when playing a blockbuster game with the sticker on it.
One of my firend\'s friend bought a ps2, rented a blockbuster game, and after playing the block buster game and hearing the ps2 vibrate, he immediatley returned his ps2 thinking that the console was damaged or faulty. Since he got his ps2 near the launch date, he obviously was unable to replace it. Therefore he got his money back, and had to wait months before finally getting his hands on another ps2. Well imagine the look on his face when we told him that the reason his ps2 was "vibrating" and making whirring noises was because of the sticker on the blockbuster game and not because his ps2 was faulty. Well all i can say is after hearing that, a river of cuss words flowed from his mouth. It was quite entertaining......ANYWAYS STOP PUTTING THOSE DAMN STICKERS ON THE PS2 GAMES BLOCkBUSTER!!!!
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if kids didnt steal games, they wouldnt have to put stickers on them. the most guilty always throws the 1st stone
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The stickers at our vid store. video ezy. Have there stickers around the centre of the cd... So it doesn\'t put the cd off balance. :D
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Posted by EmperorRob
Then why isn\'t my PS1 or my PC affected by this problem?
The PS1\'s CD-ROM is lower speed(I think 2x) and the PC tower is heavier.
PS2\'s CD-ROM speed is 24x and not heavy so when the Disk spins fast it vibrates the console.The PC towers are heavier thats why they dont vibrate.
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Well if anyone else cares to use the link above,
maybe we can get them to change their sticker policy.
G.
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Then like I said, bad design. Has anyone had that same problem with DVDs?
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why don\'t the just use permiment marker pen on the disks and DVD ?
that why there is little to no added weight on the disk Therefore problem solved !.
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I don\'t, Because I use a DVD player to play my DVD\'s (Toshiba)
Not a Video Game.
Anyway that is BESIDES the point.
We all know that it is a bad design.
But, the fact still remains that when there is no sticker,
there is NO problem (unless you truly have a messed up PS2)
G.
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why don\'t blockbuster ask for a deposit when you rent games ?
that way you have to take it back inorder to get your money back ?
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This Blockbuster thingy doesn\'t really consider me, but I can do anything I can to help you, whom this subject considers, out.
So I will go to that site and tell them to change the system. Or something :)
I could complain about these huge price-tags this store "Anttila" here is keeping. They just wont get off and they\'re really annoying.. Agree Hawke and Small-Lady? :)
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High prices make me mad :evil:.
but i have to say over here in the uk , Blockbuster is the only video chain that i have seen with PS2 titles for rent ?
if there are other in the UK please tell me :D.
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Originally posted by Gman2
But, the fact still remains that when there is no sticker,
there is NO problem (unless you truly have a messed up PS2)
G.
That would be me :(
Seems like some tech support guy told me that Hollywood Video changed their system to support this. But I don\'t know how far I\'d believe the guy.
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its not just "marking" the disk as property of blockbuster. its the magnetic strip contained in the sticker thats so important.