Platform:Playstation 3 Media:Video Game Autographed:No Memorabilia:No Batteries Included:No Age:5 - 20 years Operating System:Playstation 3 Shipping Weight (lbs):1.7 Dimensions (in):4.7 x 4 x 12.5 Legal Disclaimer:Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Product Description Here's an accessory for every Sony Playstation 3 owner. The Intercooler for PS3 is a high efficiency, snap-on cooling device for your PS3. It uses 3 fans to increase air flow, reducing heat to promote better performance for your PS3. It snaps onto the console & fits easily inside your entertainment center in a horizontal or vertical position. The Intercooler's patented technology ensures a steady and improved air flow within the console keeping your investment running at cooler temperatures and extending the life of the console. The Intercooler clips on easily to the back of the console?no tools required. Featuring a pass-through power connector, the Intercooler is powered by the PS3 and requires no additional wires or batteries. The Intercooler's compact design allows for vertical or horizontal placement of the PS3, making it ideal for any home-theater set-up. The Intercooler turns on and off automatically, in conjunction with the PS3 system.
so-so if you can hear me over the fan noise.November 24, 2008 I played my PS3 and it smelled a bit like smoldering electronics. I got worried and bought one of these.
I liked the fact that it did NOT use a USB port and a power switch on the front was nice until you realize you can not use your remotes to power it up anymore without leaving the thing on.
As other reviews have said it is LOUD. It does not get any less noisy with age. Mine has started to actually have the fan bearings start to go to the point you have to whack it to get them to stop when you first power it up.
Using this also made it impossible to disconnect the ethernet cable. This is easy to resolve by removing the unit, and then removing the cable, but putting it back on is not as easy and you must be careful or you break the PS3 casing.
I am not sure it does any more or less cooling of the PS3 than the built in fan does. I have never taken the temp of the machine, but the cabinet still gets hot and smells the same from time to time while playing. If you are interested in this I suggest finding something that makes less noise. It is hard to hear a blue-ray movie during quite parts with all the fans going on this thing.
Great DealOctober 4, 2008 The PS3 Intercooler is amazing I still find it hard to believe that this much technoligy was that cheep. It has 5 fans to move the air and moves the main power switch from the rear of the PS3 to the front. I would have paid the same amount for a switch kit (to move switch from rear to front) as I paid for the whole Intercooler, great bargan. I have read the reviews where people complain about the noise and I don't see the problem? I do hear the Intercooler hum (louder then the PS3) but unless you are playing with no sound, you should not notice it. I play with TV and Stereo on but not with room shaking volume.
Stone coldAugust 18, 2008 This cooling fan is great, but do realize that you are adding fans so it will be louder. If you sit real close to your ps3 while playing it may be a little distracting but if you have a surround sound you won't tell much of a difference. Without any scientific numbers a can feel a difference in the temp. of the air coming out when the fans are on. It seems to be much cooler.
IntercoolerAugust 15, 2008 This Intercooler does not fit my PS3 the back is designed wrong and will not work with my PS3. I would like to know which PS3 this product would actually fit because ever PS3 I ahve seen is the exact same design as mine!?
PS 3 Intercooler,August 12, 2008 This item is not up to what it should be. I makes too much noise during use. That being said. Shame on Sony for making a product that needs this additional device. I have had to buy this just to cool the product so I could use it safely. Turning off the PS 3 without the intercooler is almost like cooking the electronics. A redesigned PS 3 or intercooler would be a marked improvement. I give both items a negitive feedback for it's cooling capacity and poor hardware design. The system does work other than that issue. Thanks for listening. Russell
