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Weird New PS4 System Failure?

Alex from the Irrational Passions team films his PS4 buzzing and then turning itself off.

Happened twice and then the system stopped booting at all.

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XiSasukeUchiha4496d ago

Hmm poor dude hopefully they can give a free PS4 and only person ppl chill

Kingthrash3604496d ago (Edited 4496d ago )

the idiot has it running on the carpet. smh whats next?
oh, no i spilled water on my ps4...now its leaking clear stuff!
...the things people do kill me sometimes. he records it like SEE its failing! i just vacuumed my carpet so no dust would get in!
i need a gif where the guy is holding his face in frustration after seeing this vid.

Neonridr4496d ago

in all fairness there are no vents on the bottom of the machine. It's pretty wide open all around the system, and it's not like he has shag carpeting. Just as much dust could get in the system if it was buried in an entertainment unit.

My guess is an HDMI issue as the screen flickers constantly before shutting down. Loose connection or connectors could be bent/damaged.

Juangie34496d ago

I agree, and I don't care if the vents are not on the bottom, the carpet traps heat, and adds to it. The system, or any other system for that matter should not be on a carpeted surface. Also, this is not a PS4 failure its human failure! facepalm!

InTheLab4496d ago

@neon

Dust isn't the reason why you don't use your electronics on the carpet.....

GrandTheftZamboni4496d ago

Looks like his Dyson died long before his PS4...

static52454496d ago

honestly it looks like not only is his system on carpet but there is a power brick next to it and it looks like the only room between the wall and ps4 is only the outlet length. This person needs much more space. Not a lot but more. I just needed to fix my own computer for heat problems, you think a PS4 that compares to a PC wouldn't have the same problems?

slivery4496d ago (Edited 4496d ago )

Not only do carpets conduct heat very well, they also make static electricity. So great, damage your system or just burn your house down.

If this person had cared to read the manual of the expensive electronics they buy, they would have seen it already warns you not to put it on carpet for several reasons.

*face palm*

hay4495d ago

Not to mention amount of dust carpets attract. From own experience, every device that was on a carpet, attracted much more dust and required cleaning much often than a device on a table for example.

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lifeisgamesok4495d ago

Are you guys really trying to blame this on him sitting his console on the floor

My consoles are always on the floor and I've never had any problems with overheating

This man is pro Sony and you guys still don't believe him wow lol

Ps4Console4495d ago

Since where does it say not to use your games console on a carpeted floor ?

BlackTar1874495d ago

Some of you guys are saying its not his fault/problem that he burnt his PS4 out on Carpet?

It may not say it but it also doesn't say don't play in a sauna so that excuse doesn't work.

Im sure it doesn't say don't play with your PS4 sitting on top of a heat conductor either or lets throw in don't put your PS4 on top of your Heater vent.

Azmatik4495d ago

Never EVER put electronics on a carpet because carpets creat static electricity so yes this is his fault if hes pro sony or not use common sense plz

ikkokucrisis4495d ago

Could be a bad capacitor in the power supply

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Muffins12234496d ago

Its loos connection from HDMI

b777conehead4495d ago

No it's over heating from being on carpet . If a hdmi proplom his ds4 would have still connected.

raWfodog4495d ago

@b777conehead

Sorry I don't normally do this but its' 'problem', for future reference. Just trying to help.

truefan14495d ago (Edited 4495d ago )

I really am not trying to be a troller, but you all blame the guy for a ps4 failure, yet you believed an XB1 was leaking a milk type solution. Once again the ps4 fan hypocrisy is displayed.

BlackTar1874495d ago (Edited 4495d ago )

TRUEFAN1 Comment GEM of the day
THIS ONE IS A GEM

"Good stuff. I just want to say, do you notice how this is an article for PS4 players, but no XB1 guys come in here to troll. Can we please get that same courtesy, thank you. Best of luck to the ps4."
^^^ WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE THEN?

Link me to that article please. I would love to see how everyone believed it about xbox.
http://n4g.com/news/1426843...

I would say 98% of this thread is people saying either BS or giving a reason it "Could" happen. I think i read one person say it was true the rest were not saying it was true.

People like paint a bird house with a hose.

God look at all the Poor us everyone is against us xbox only fans in this article blaming Sony fanbiys who are not even proclaining it as a true story. Almost everyone is joking around with obvious sarcasm in these two threds. You pro only xbox fans needs to stop being Victims
http://n4g.com/news/1427544...

truefan14495d ago

I just scrolled that page, the fact that people even gave it consideration was nuts.

BlackTar1874495d ago

Yea now its People giving it consideration. LOL GG man.

Consideration and claiming it true are 2 completely different things.

Also to just dismiss something outright is even more ignorant. To make a comment that was complete nonsense like yours was is also very ignorant. You see a trend?

truefan14495d ago (Edited 4495d ago )

First off, I can come here to read articles. I do for all systems. Also I look at the comments and people bashed the guy for putting his ps4 on carpet, definitely not something I would do, but I do remember that XB1 article about the milky solution and how many PS4 trolls were there. Look at this page and XB1 trolls are few. I was just calling out fanboys like you, the fact that you did so much to put together a paragraph that doesn't really help your case (I say best of luck to ps4) IS A GIGANTIC FAIL. Lastly I didn't back track, there were still a bunch of ps4 trolls on that page and a ton more even trying to explain it, which was stupid. Lastly If there are no holes in the bottom of the ps4, so the carpet is not restricting air flow.

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Pogmathoin4495d ago

Lets just hope this is one unlucky guy, one machine and its sorted. Nothing else here.... KT360, if it was other console, you would not be like that, remember the dodgy video were the other console had liquid defy physics and travel upwards? You trolls hammered anyone who tried to see common sense..... Relax and be real please.

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OC_MurphysLaw4496d ago

hardware failures are bound to happen on new systems so that is not really shocking. It sucks for sure and hopefully he gets his fixed soon.

What was shocking from that video... dude has his PS4 sitting on the floor, and I believe a carpeted floor at that. Pro Tip: don't leave your console set up on the floor. Bad things are bound to happen.

MRMagoo1234496d ago (Edited 4496d ago )

the same thing can be said for most electronics that have intake vents lol pcs consoles digital boxes with hdds in , its just common sense , they might as well just be vacuums if you leave them on the carpet.

Some ppl just dont have a clue when using electronics lol , whats the next articles gonna be "Weird PS4 failure when i gave it a glass of water because it looked thirsty".

Neonridr4496d ago

we don't know how long it had been sitting on the floor to be fair. He may have set it down there when he was trying to fix it.

But yes, for extended periods you shouldn't leave something like that on carpet. But then again, you should leave electronics buried inside entertainment units either. At least there was plenty of ventilation around the console, lol.

Deividas4496d ago (Edited 4496d ago )

@Neonridr

He also has his PS3 and is router there as well, and not to mention the spacing of each item looks like it wasnt just placed there to "try it out" so it seems like that is the place he mainly keeps it.

But seriously dont keep your console on the floor, and also the vents right next to a wall and with that heat being trapped back there and on the bottom....something is bound to happen.

HiddenMission4495d ago

@Neonridr we have a good idea since all of the consoles he has are on the floor and plugged in...just look at the video.

Never have I ever said hey I'm going to pay $400 for a console and put on my carpet because nothing bad can come from that.

Who does that? Dust, static electricity and over heating are just a few of the culprits or hell he could have messed up the hdmi port when stretching the cord to sit on the carpet.

This is why we by stands people...so our GD electronics don't sit on the floor.

Bleeping people these days.

GW2124495d ago

Couldn't agree more. Who leaves their console (or any piece of expensive electronics) on a carpet? Besides the heat/static electricity issue, little Fido could get to it or you could step or trip on it.

Dehnus4495d ago

It should be able to handle that, same goes for Xbox. Consoles should be sturdy as heck machines made for games and fun!

Gamecube... where areth thou...

SaturdayNightBeaver4495d ago (Edited 4495d ago )

"hardware failures are bound to happen on new systems so that is not really shocking."

lol i knew someone is gonna say this. classic

Hellsvacancy4496d ago (Edited 4496d ago )

The dumbass has probably melted something inside, I wouldn't refund him if I was Sony, not after seeing a video of him using his PS4 whilst it's on the carpet

moodymofo4496d ago

lol . that was the first thing i noticed and that was gonna be my comment but you beat me to it . i would never run my console on the floor

mochachino4496d ago

While I agree that operating on the carpet is a bad idea, I'll always side with the consumer getting the fix unless they dropped the things or submerged it in water.

Product testing should include all reasonable operating environments, including carpeted places, super dusty places, hot, cold, humid, etc.

Again, I would never operate my console on carpet but it doesn't mean that it should have broke. It should have shut off due to heat.

Juangie34496d ago

Operating a machine that reaches 100+ degrees on a carpeted surface is not a normal environment.

HiddenMission4495d ago

reasonable operating environments for a $400 piece of electronics is not the carpet bro so no a consumer who does this should not a get a refund.

You shouldn't need a sign on the box that says hey if you're a dumb ass and put you expensive stuff on the floor we'll refund it if it gets broken.

I mean come on...really you honestly think like that.

BlackTar1874495d ago

Im going to go put my ps4 on top of my heater vent. It doesn't say not to and if sony was any good they would have tested it on top of heater vents after 4hrs of play and heater turned to 86

Ravijn4496d ago

Yeah.. leaving your console on the carpet while running is just asking for trouble. Probably got zapped by some static electricity.

ziggurcat4496d ago (Edited 4496d ago )

carpeting has got nothing to do with that issue. my defective PS4 had the exact same symptoms, and i don't even have carpet in my place.

edit - disagrees: *facepalm* the same 2 trolls, i see...

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ziggurcat4496d ago

@ infected:

no. i don't have carpet, nor did i have it on the floor, and i had the same issue with my first PS4.

Kingthrash3604496d ago

proof please...otherwise you sound like a troll...
not saying you are lying but many, many, many do. so in order for you not to be though of as a troll pics or some kinda proof needed.
this vid thats up is proof...but also shows him using it on the carpet...carpet+ electronics NEVER mix well. asking for trouble.

LogicStomper4496d ago

@Kingthrash360

"proof please...otherwise you sound like a troll... "

Just look at his comment history. He's A-grade Sony fan. Now why would a Sony fan make his favoured console look bad?

modesign4495d ago

ziggurnoob, no one cares if you have carpet, the person on the video has carpet, get over yourself, your not the center of the universe.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA7d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY7d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay7d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos7d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv727d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY7d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator7d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Nacho_Z7d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad8d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga8d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot6d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose8d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE8d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername7d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy8d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde7d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire867d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire867d ago (Edited 7d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole8d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster30008d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot8d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle7d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk777d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments