Outtrigger888
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Wasnt this from someone whos ps4 fan wasnt working? Not exactly an overheating issue, more of a hardware failure.
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PS4 Hardware Troubleshooting / Q&A Thread
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Wasnt this from someone whos ps4 fan wasnt working? Not exactly an overheating issue, more of a hardware failure.
I got the Dualshock 4 bundle and I'm having audio/video problems. Mine is Hongfujin September 2013.
Anybody else noticed horizontal wobble noise during blu-ray playback? (I don't have any disc games to test)
I took a video putting pressure on the corner solves the issue
skip to 1:38 or so
I took a video putting pressure on the corner solves the issue
skip to 1:38 or so
Duxxy3
Member
Have you updated to 1.50?
PoweredBySoy
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All advice is really voodoo. Just set it up and you'll know if it works.
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Has this been posted?
http://www.ign.com/boards/threads/f...e-bad-ps4-consoles-thee-months-ago.453522435/
http://www.ign.com/boards/threads/f...e-bad-ps4-consoles-thee-months-ago.453522435/
Good luck man. Might be a good idea to call them first, if they don't have any left it'll save you some time and if they do have it they might be able to put one aside/hold one for you.
I took the whole box, controller, cables, everything. (I took a picture of the PSN codes with my cell phone too, so even though I returned that little booklet I've got the freebie codes to redeem still). I also showed them a print out of my Amazon receipt though I don't think that is necessary. They'll give you a brand new unopened box.
And there aren't any heavily invested in the camp that needs to see the console succeed?
Seems like the mods should be asking where your proof is that the competitor is flooding the forums with 'fake people'. That appears to be the standard request for any slanderous stuff coming the other direction.
puffyshirt
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I'm sure this has been asked at some point in this thread, but a quick reply would be appreciated.
What should my console light look like? I see all of these troubleshooting responses about white lights and pulsating blue lights, but I see all of these at some point. Is there a way for me to find out exactly what colors the lights are supposed to emit, and in what order?
What should my console light look like? I see all of these troubleshooting responses about white lights and pulsating blue lights, but I see all of these at some point. Is there a way for me to find out exactly what colors the lights are supposed to emit, and in what order?
Lol. Right
Hidden One
Member
Did they open the box you brought them?
TimFL
Member
You need the 900MB FW, it clearly states that in the article (replace HDD -> 900MB, update existing FW -> 300mb).
This is true and I agree. Though in the interest of impartiality, you also get the supporters of said product/company trying to shuffle problems out the door and mindlessly downplaying everything negative. Especially in this current environment where Sony is doing so much right and recieving so much praise, I don't want to see a legitimate problem brushed aside. (<-----i'm not saying that is what's happening, I just don't want it to go down that route just as much as I don't want the anti-Sony fanboys purposefully trying to give out misinformation and create hyperbole)
dreamer3kx
Member
Damn clusterfrack in here, I think Im going to either sell or return my ps4, not dealing with this crap.
save us Steambox.
Yep they checked the box to make sure all the stuff was in it and they also tried to see if they could get it to work in store (guy took out the hard drive and everything but that didn't help). Once they confirm all that stuff you'll get a replacement.
Yes and it's been laughed out of the thread. It's clearly nonsense.
Wait, you have a working PS4 and you don't want to deal with reading problems? I don't get it.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
So 50% of Amazon's stock is broken? Gimme a break.
I agree, if you're accusing people on the board for spreading FUD and making fake claims then you should have some proof that's happening. It seems your fine with deflecting the issues that people are having in this thread and content to blame it on external factors instead of considering there may have been some issues with the manufacturing.
Yep, I've been having the same issue. Many others are too. Sony has no answer as of now. For shits and giggles I selected HDMI out in audio and it is still outputting audio to my optical audio device. Wtf.
dreamer3kx
Member
No I have one on the way.
Except most people aren't having issues. Reactionary much?
Hidden One
Member
Well I don't have the little ear piece thingy, forgot it at the crib.
Mine was having problems playing The Amazing Spiderman on Blu-ray. It froze up twice in two different areas of the movie. Forcing me to unplug from the wall. I had just opened the movie. I did try another movie (Star Trek), but it had no problems so I don't know if I got a bad disc or what.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
We already had this thought last night and decided it was bullshit.
Odds are you'll be fine. Test it out, if it works great, if not, then decide whether it's worth the hassle or if you should just return it.
I think the odds of getting a DOA one are higher than they should be, but in actuality it is still the minority by a long shot.
Outtrigger888
Member
Why is it clearly nonsense?
I havent been keeping up with the news.
Id hope this isnt true.
So, I managed to download Resogun just fine, but every other download after that, I get a message after a while that says something like "X can not be downloaded". What am I supposed to do in this situation? I tried deleting and redownloading the stuff, but every time, they just get stalled later on again.
PSN still seems to be having issues for people.
dreamer3kx
Member
I dont buy that Foxconn story, this was posted on ign, Im really not sure how the conditions are over there but doesn't look bad from in this vid to me, actually looks good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cL60TYY8oQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cL60TYY8oQ
Thank you for this, still it doesn't help that both are named PS4UPDAT.PUP.
So I've clearly got a hdmi issue. Unit either doesn't boot and sits at a blue light, or boots to then get a quick blink or two of the picture on the tv and it powers itself off. Looking at the Kotaku issue of bent metal, I did not have that problem when I received my unit. The hdmi port is just shit. Tried 4 different cables and 3 different tvs with the same issue. Random boots followed shortly after the inevitable blink or two and power off. The hdmi port itself seems loose.
I also live in the middle of nowhere Ohio, so no Sony stores anywhere close. Amazon pre-order.
BLOW ME SONY.
I also live in the middle of nowhere Ohio, so no Sony stores anywhere close. Amazon pre-order.
BLOW ME SONY.
That's my ps4 in that video, the fans never turned on.
So you are not even going to set it up and see?
The story is bullshit but so are videos that are carefully produced and vetted
the problem is not Foxconn itself, but forcing interns to build the consoles.
I hate to say it but the patternless issues are actually comforting from a Law of Large Numbers perspective. Manufacturing defects that shouldn't be happening-- bent pins, chipped cases, dents, faulty controllers-- aren't happening that frequently. There is, unfortunately, a massive manufacturing issue (or was) with some run of PS4s somewhere. Let's see how Sony responds. They could, I think, say, "We've identified a flaw in a certain serial number run of PS4s, we will replace them free of charge and this will not affect any other line," or they could say nothing. Or this could be RROD type failure. So many variables at this point.
I believe sony will have to comment soon, probably this week.
Kevitivity
Member
Exactly, that is one stupid screed. You kids are really working yourselves up.
Outtrigger888
Member
That video focuses on people traveling to work there, and the assembly of ipads. The case in question is interns being mandated to make ps4's.
You'd think they would test the units. Maybe they were rushed.
Once again, i dont want this to be true.
Agreed on all points. I am just giving props to Sony/other parties for handling bad units well based on what I've seen thus far.
There is always a risk to early adoption though, but it's way too early to know how widespread these issues really are. Too much noise to confirm that it is as bad as some angry customers or perhaps trolls make it out to be. Time will sort it out.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I'm just saying there's a pretty big incentive to troll given people are literally talking about returning their working and/or unopened units due to someone else on the internet having a bad unit.
Electronics fail, that's a part of the business. A lot of this is just looking for patterns in relative randomness. The 360 had a very high failure rate for a consumer electronic, but I don't we were ever able to get down to specific lots or manufacturers or even retailers. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Electronics fail, that's a part of the business. A lot of this is just looking for patterns in relative randomness. The 360 had a very high failure rate for a consumer electronic, but I don't we were ever able to get down to specific lots or manufacturers or even retailers. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Dr. Zoidberg
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Yes. Is that good or bad?
Btw, I've just had two hard locks trying to play Warframe. The initial patch notes screen comes up, it starts downloading an update at the bottom, and about 30mb in it hard locks. I have to force the PS4 off and it complains bitterly that I did so.