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PS4 Users Suffering From A Strange Issue: Odd Grid-like Display Appearing On-Screen

"A new error for the PlayStation 4 has cropped up. Users are apparently suffering from an issue which results in no audio, the controller not working and an odd grid-like display appearing on-screen."

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HolyDuck4492d ago

Well this is lame, really hope it's just a software issue and nothing major.

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ovnipc4492d ago

Looks like gpu. I know ps fans wont like this but this its the sane issue that cause the rrod on xbox 360 and the ylod kn ps3. Chip need re balling.

truefan14492d ago (Edited 4492d ago )

Yea this is a big problem, and I think it all boils down to the design of the ps4. The power of the console with an internal power supply is just too much in a compact case. Overheating was a major problem last gen, hence why I love the open "vcr" design as fanboys call it. I hope this isn't a widespread issue, but I think the worst is still to come.

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jgrigs094492d ago

@Nekroo91 It's funny you call them both retarded. Yet, your grammar is god awful. I could seriously type better with my toes.

hollabox4492d ago (Edited 4492d ago )

@Nekroo91

If I'm not mistaken the audio DSP circuitry is built into both XB1 and PS4 GPUs so yeah that makes sense to me along with display corruption. I don't know if the USB controller is built into PS4 APU as well, but I can see Sony doing so since all next gen uses MPU/SOC/APUs to control cost. If the GPU is overheating its only logical for one third of the chip to affect the rest of the processor.

k3rn3ll4492d ago

@hollabox sorry accidentally hit disagree on ur comment. I do agree

@necro-
Gpu problemsn can cause a number of components not to work when gpu is under heavy stress and not funtioning properly. People should not get so defensive and attack others who may know more about problem than you just because u don't like what it means for you. Also to say that the 2 aren't related as your looking at proof of them occurring simultaneously is not logical at all. If it can be software causing both to malfunction why couldn't it be hardware because there is obviously an assett using both. Especially since there is a speaker in the cobtroller so usb function and audio can definitely be ralted to gpu if said gpu controls some function of audio.

EveryPlatformGamer4492d ago (Edited 4492d ago )

on battlefield 4 the grid like artifacts which appear are just graphical errors, i get them too from time to time!

Its when you set the network smoothing factor to 0% like i have that you occasionally get this error, but its only on the map screen, i have NEVER GOTTEN ERRORS IN GAME! so if it was a gpu problem surely it would occur in game since bf4 is practically the most graphically advanced game on the next gen systems at the moment!
The game does warn you when you turn network smoothing down that graphical errors may occur!

This is a known problem, and has threads about it in battlelog, what kind of website does not check the forums on the websites of the games before making a article like this trying to portray the ps4 in a negative light?

Everyone should have network smoothing on 0% for bf4, it makes a HUGE difference!
With regards to the other game, who knows, i have never had any problems with killzone sf!
Either way i so hope this is not a gpu problem!

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Thatguy-3104492d ago

Always fine it funny how articles like these make it seem like most of the users are experiencing it. I have two ps4's and haven't had a problem with them at all. This issue might be minimal and I thank God that when it comes to issues like these my consoles don't have to go through them.

hollabox4492d ago

Not seen this issue on my PS4 but I have received random error codes, normally unplugging the power for a minute fixed most non network errors. My biggest gripe about the PS4 is that damn controller battery life,and light. I was thinking about buying another one but I think its best to wait until they come out with a revision probably later this year.

theWB274492d ago

"Always fine it funny how articles like these make it seem like most of the users are experiencing it. I have two ps4's and haven't had a problem with them at all."

It's funny you say that then once sentence later say you're not having problems as if that accounts for the majority of other users.

hollabox4491d ago

I can only imagine the PS4 APU looks something similar to this on the GPU end

http://techreport.com/revie...

Overall probably something like this

http://www.extremetech.com/...

Kriandis4492d ago

This is the main reason that I no longer buy consoles at launch.
Couple this with the fact that there is usually very few games at launch, I would rather wait it out and let them get all the issues worked out, and more games in the pipe.

Tsar4ever014492d ago

AWWWWW Man, Hardware issues, Software issues. Growing pains, Growing pains....Anybody remembers the early years of the ps3? It'll be fixed.

But anyways, Aww SUX!!!

Gamer19824492d ago (Edited 4492d ago )

Why is it when 1 person gets a unique problem these days its massively blown out of proportion? Soon as one guy with a ps4 reports a new problem you get a ton of ps4 haters claiming they have the same issue even though they don't own it so people on the net think its a widespread issue and the same goes for xbone too. Why can't people just enjoy there consoles any more instead of spreading crap like this?

The sad thing is though instead of making the other console look better e.g. the xbone or ps4 your actually making PC look better as it doesn't suffer form these issues and if they do its DEFINITELY an individual problem or software related.

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Kyosuke_Sanada4492d ago

Reminds me of when a NES cartridge glitches at start-up.....

Neonridr4492d ago

lol, I used to always try to play through the glitches. See how far I could get in a game before it became unplayable.. XD

aragon4492d ago

Miss those days, pull it out and blow lol

Kidmyst4492d ago

I used to have to fold a piece of paper and wedge it between the cartridge and housing until the contact was just right so the glitching stopped. LOL, oh those fun days of cleaning the connectors and cartridges.

malokevi4492d ago

It got to a point where I would just jump on the console itself to get it going. Needless to say, it doesn't work anymore.

Bdub20004492d ago

Yes, please pull it out and blow. LOL...

lawgone4492d ago

@aragon...You're really opening yourself up for some jokes with that comment LOL

k3rn3ll4492d ago

I had a friedn who used to swear up and down that licking small board at end of cartridge would fix his issues lol

Omegasyde4492d ago

I am conflicted as I had a friend with an NES and all of his games worked for months on end without having to blow on the bottom of the cartridges.

For my games - you had to blow out the end of the games. Eventually 2 of my cartridges went out
Guerrilla war and Contra yet worked in my friend's NES.

It never made sense to me, but then again I was really young and liked to flick boogers at people.

Tru_Ray4492d ago

The blowing didn't always work though... I had a fool-proof technique. I would pull the cartridge out slightly so that it would just graze the front panel of the cartridge when the tray was depressed. Worked like a charm!

Tru_

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AndrewLB4492d ago

Yea. except you could fix your NES by removing the cartridge, blowing in it, and re-inserting it.

Like I mentioned earlier in this thread, this is a textbook case of a DEFECTIVE GPU. Hopefully it doesn't end up being like the HUGE nvidia G82 fiasco where millions of windows laptops and MacBook Pro's all got fried, my Dell XPS M1530 included. that was in 2009 and for about a year or so, everything seemed fine. then a few complaints began trickling in, then it became too many to be a "isolated incident", then all hell broke loose and the flood of bad chips began.

here are some screenshots of the nVidia G82 GPU's dying.

http://www.lockergnome.com/...

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M...

Kavorklestein4492d ago (Edited 4492d ago )

I had a ps3 that did this, but instead of peanut shaped items being left like artifacting, mine was that the 3d images, specifically the prominent polygons would show just a wireframe, and only textures would display correctly. I was playing heavenly sword, and when I ran through a tunnel-like area, right before I came out into the sunlight, my system went all triangular, and then the stuff happened on every single game I tried on it after that... My xbox 360 when it got a RROD wasn't from overheating, it was from a faulty HDMI port on my ELITE model getting bent. I assume it was from my stepdad plugging it in roughly and always putting it standing up instead sideways, and just treating it like crap in general, and leaving it on all the time.. like all day long he would either be watching movies, or playing games, while I was only 17 and working my ass off all day... I was playing Halo 3, and when I was in an online match, my syetem got all blueish/yellowish with the neg/pos look to all the graphics... All systems and electronics are prone to problems, and I don't think any manufacturer is free from this.

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isarai4492d ago

"Sonic Greenhill Zone 1" was the first thing that popped up in my head :/

Phoenix764492d ago

Lol +1 Chaos Emerald for you my friend :-D on topic: I've had the same issue with bf4 since launch. A driver update for the GPU 'might' resolve this issue.

Dehnus4492d ago

Looks like artifacts though. That can also mean a faulty GPU,as Sony did have a lot of demand to fill up, or a GPU that is not properly connected.

For the sake of the users I hope it is just a driver issue.

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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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FPSRUSSIA24d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY24d ago

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

Eonjay24d ago

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

Profchaos24d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7224d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY24d ago

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

TheColbertinator24d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum24d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z24d 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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SimpleDad25d ago

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

Cacabunga25d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot24d 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…

HectixRose25d 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.

JEECE25d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername24d 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.

Soy25d ago

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

DarXyde24d 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.

Ashunderfire8624d 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.

Ashunderfire8624d ago (Edited 24d 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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InUrFoxHole25d ago

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

pwnmaster300025d 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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-Foxtrot25d 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.

solideagle24d 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

Relientk7724d ago

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