Dark Octave
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LOL! That one single bolded line explains both of these dumb ass posts.
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Yes I did, system won't even boot into safe mode at this point...
Looks like the tables on a slant, OMG SLANTY TABLES! Or perhaps poorly framed GIF's shouldnt be treated as reliable sources of information?
phosphor112
Banned
And chances are you won't know until the hardware actually launches. But until then, on with the fearmongering!
Anyone else here @ GAF win one that can report in?
Yes it is if it doesn't sit straight on it's own, which is what that gif seems to show. I think you're mistaking it for sitting straight, then when he pushes on the corner it tips. Look closely: before he touches it, the front right hand corner is closer to the table than the left (ie its lopsided). When he pushes the corner it tips to a more level position. When he lets go it falls back to lopsided.
Again, might just be one off and probably is (or his table is wonky). But I wouldn't be happy if mine did that.
Not what I'm saying. See above.
Depends on how many consoles are in the wild...
Dude it's a launch console. There are bound to be some that have issues. The thing is this incident doesn't seem to be HW related. Like someone posted earlier. You produce millions of these things for a certain deadline there WILL be some duds. PS3 had it, 360 had it, Xbone will have it.
If you're that worried i'd cancel the preorder now and just wait.
You do realize electronics anywhere and everywhere have a small percentage fail rate, right?
Can you try with another HDD ? Just in case?
cyberheater
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Is that a Sony authorise fix for the problem. You wouldn't want to invalidate the warrantee.
This clearly is a non issue. I can't believe folks are getting worked up over this.
May as well update the OP and wrap it up. I want the juicy details.
careless mango
Member
Sorry to hear about your broken console. These problems are never fun to go through.
Surely if they did win one that is working flawlessly they'd be playing it not lurking here?
vas_a_morir
Banned
Push it real gooood!
HA HA HA HA HA
Puppet Shadow
Member
Ya, this is an important point. For every person getting a defective console there will be dozens of Facebook messages leading to hundreds of tweets and thousands of Youtube comments before it hits forums and blogs.
Sleeplessnights
Banned
hopefully only taco bell PS4s
seems weird that it would be isolated to them even
probably stored near the kitchens, sucked too many chicken fumes
Funny how this is a new "thing" for some people.
Seems like they never bought new electronics in their life.....
Saint Gregory
Member
Perfect solution!
I thought the same at first but you can clearly see in the gif that the system isn't laying flat even before he touches it. That's why I'm saying that the table had better be off-kilter or something. My poor OCD isn't going to survive this :'{
Then you have concern trolls, like this guy.
Pristine_Condition
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dollartaco
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BaDaSsWiCkEdToAsT
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A damn shame about your console OP.
This unfortunately not surprising me.
We went to Berlin last month on vacation, they had a PS4 Demo in their Saturn super store. Unfortunately I couldn't try it because it died on them after two days according to the clerk.
I did get an image of it though and the controllers were really nice.
At that point I decided to preorder it as close to home as possible even though it would cost me an ekstra $100
This unfortunately not surprising me.
We went to Berlin last month on vacation, they had a PS4 Demo in their Saturn super store. Unfortunately I couldn't try it because it died on them after two days according to the clerk.
I did get an image of it though and the controllers were really nice.
At that point I decided to preorder it as close to home as possible even though it would cost me an ekstra $100
You're kidding right?
I can PM you a pic of my. Pre order receipt. This isn't concern trolling. It's genuine concern mainly based off that DS4 thread.
lol I cant wait to see your reaction come launch for the xbox, we all know there will be faulty systmes. Curious as to how you will react.
phosphor112
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Askherserenity
Member
Yeah, I really dont understand all this "wobble" shit. Seriously? Don't press down on your fucking console. It stays straight. Why would you even press down on your new console?
Patched before release.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I have not heard one issue regarding that. If you want to choose to overreact then that's on you but I have asked for months on issues with the controller and never has that came up.
As I said in a separate thread, this happened with my DS3 but it was because I spilled pop in it on accident. The R1 button kind of stuck until I took it apart and cleaned it.
So the degree of how to take it should come from your own hands on and not some isolated issues.
I'll be sure to let you know. My launch day 360 RRODed within 8 hours.
lifa-cobex
Member
If Sony or ANY company released a shit tone of faulty units, they would be in very deep trouble.
Of course things don't always work when received.
Go look up reviews for tv's, speaker, receivers etc. You will guarantee find one or more persons saying his/hers was fucked out the box.
stop fretting
Shit happens. I bought a monitor years ago that blew up days later. Another person reported the same thing. It didn't mean that everyone's was going to.
Get a grip!
Ppl throwing a wobbly about Wobbly PS4....
Wtf! Are you people going to be serving drinks on the things!?
Its going to be sat down wherever you put it while you play games. wtf are ppl on
SmoothRunningGun
Member
If it's defective, send it back. Amazon has a 30 day return window. They will even send ups to pick it up in some cases. OP will have to send it Sony.
This isn't hyperbole or fearmongering, so don't immediately dismiss my comments as such. I merely stated why there has been a minor freakout about this issue: "People just want to know if this is just the standard new tech defect rate or if we are looking at RROD levels of disfunction."
Clearly I am aware that there is a small percentage fail rate (I said that myself). This could be just that. But don't discount the fact that there are only a small percentage of consoles in peoples hands right now, and they've only been used for a handful of hours and this issue has popped up in a few spots. Again, this could be nothing, but it is definitely something to keep an eye on...
jacksepticeye
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Well he won it so not like he just lost a bunch of money
Saint Gregory
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I've resolved either way not to freak about this. Even though it was meant as joke solution I'll just make a fourth leg out of a piece of paper if mine wobbles like the one in the gif.
I know that we're in the midst of system wars and all but people should keep in mind that sometimes stuff like this legitimately bothers other people as opposed to trying to score points for the other team :/
Puppet Shadow
Member
Not really digging the yellow, I'll wait for a blue version. Sony might put out some custom colours in the new year if sales stagnate.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I agree. As a consumer who has bought electronics for decades it's always something I look at when I get the product. I also understand that other units may have some issues but that has rarely been the case with stuff I buy.
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
Well I for one am shocked that some of the very first retail units of a new console to be produced are having issues. Truly.
Are you serious?dollartaco
Member
It will wobble when you press on the glossy side. It was, as pointed out, designed that way, most likely to make it look nicer when put in the upright position. It will not, however, look uneven.
IrgendwasmitRot
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Reading this thread concerns me. I hope the launch will work out well for you guys in the US and report more good things about the ps4.