Many PlayStation 3 owners have been facing three common problems, freezing, overheating and lagging. Also, the website Fixya has registered these three common problems for the Sony gaming console - the device randomly turns off, audio and video problems and the game freezes.

Below are a few quick and stable solutions that may potentially resolve these issues.

Console Turning Off:

For a number of users random rebooting or the computer simply shutting down has been a major headache. Usually the PS3 turns off randomly owning to overheating. When this occurs, users will see an intermittent blue or red light in place of a white light. However, this should not cause any alarm.

In order to detect or fix the problem, users should check the HDMI cable, which may be responsible for the problem if fitted too loosely. Subsequently, users need to check the hard drive, and if this is suspected to be the problem, users should report the issue to Sony. Finally, ventilation is a vital thing for the console. Similar to any machine, if there is no relief in terms of air flow, the heat within the device will build up. Check the console for dust clogs and use a can of air duster to eliminate any.

Audio Video Problems:

Sometimes, loss of audio or video is major a problem that can bother Sony PlayStation users. Again, it is necessary to check the HDMI cable connection, and if it is found to be loose, make sure it's connected correctly.

However, if HDMI connection is not the problem, it is possible that the television's settings may be responsible for the issue. In this case, it is necessary to check the manual connection settings on the television and try to fix the problem.

It this does not help, the user may try using a new HDMI or even try connecting to another TV and see if that resolves the problem.

Freezing:

While it may seem to be an oxymoron of some sorts, the fact remains that overheating of the system may cause the display to freeze. Although it is a common problem faced by many people, it's not very widespread. Sometimes, new software updates may also fix the issue and appropriate ventilation may be really helpful in solving this problem.

It is important to deal with the PlayStation in a manner of great care and attention. The console should be used, but not abused. This would surely save the user plenty of money from repairs and also a lot of time and headaches.