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PS4 Launch Thread [Thread being archived 1/1/14]
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Liquidsnake
Banned
?????
ReturnOfTheRAT
Member
1:14PM, Fedex has delivered the Sony.com order.
They're also throw in hyping the W900.
They're also throw in hyping the W900.
meanspartan
Member
Question for you guys:
Standby mode is awesome and I have been leaving it on that instead of fully turning it off. My concern though is it warns you to turn it totally off before unplugging the power. While I don't ever plan on yanking the power randomly, is it possible a power outage could damage a Ps4 in standby mode? Should I be turning it off instead?
Standby mode is awesome and I have been leaving it on that instead of fully turning it off. My concern though is it warns you to turn it totally off before unplugging the power. While I don't ever plan on yanking the power randomly, is it possible a power outage could damage a Ps4 in standby mode? Should I be turning it off instead?
Broder Salsa
Banned
I'd hold off on installing that firmware update if I were you. At least until Sony confirms that there are no issues with the firmware, which there do seem to be.
Better safe than bricked.
I used the PS3's and it worked great
Wow, $2,100, I bet it's reallllly high quality! Much expensive, such quality.
I'm starting to think this is it as well.
Liquidsnake
Banned
Can I still play games without installing it?
Magicman103
Member
It seems like a lot of these broken ps4's are coming from amazon 
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.WelfareBurger
Member
Try to go online. Something like going to friends list, the store, etc. Or go to "settings" and system software". When it says you need to update, click "ok" and it should tell you that you have the FW downloaded and you can install it. But an error might occur and it'll say something like "server timed out" or something. You just have to keep downloading and trying to install. Happened to me at midnight, and took me a couple of tries.
Yep and I used the ps3 power cord too.
TheRealTalker
Banned
I switched to a different one (don't know what the quality of the shipped cable could be)
Sorry for quoting myself but I need some help GAF
will try and report back
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
Having trouble signing onto PSN
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Try to re download 1.50
1.50 is mandatory for PSN
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Try to re download 1.50
1.50 is mandatory for PSN
The gadget freak in me really want a camera that can do this: http://www.planetextech.com/profiles/blogs/playstation-4-thermal-images - a bit expensive though.
I don't have a PS4 myself but you should be able to. No online games though, obviously.
thiscoldblack
Unconfirmed Member
I'm currently playing the "Please wait..." game that came bundled with the system. I'm guessing everybody came home from work and are trying to setup their system now.
Obviously. Just because I've been convinced to wait given the defective unit doesn't suggest I think all future iterations of the hardware won't be faulty. Machines break. The chances of me getting another faulty unity are slim.
BFIB
Member
Ok, didn't have a lot of time to mess around with the system, but here's my initial impressions:
-System looks great in person. Thad slanted look had me a little hesistant at first, but now after seeing it in person, I like it a lot.
-DS4 is by far, the best controller I've ever held. Immediatly upon opening it, and taking it out of the pouch, it just felt right. Triggers are a good distance apart, I no longer have that "cramped" feeling.
-Set up took about 15 minutes or so. Got to the 1.50 update and had my fingers crossed! But everything went smoothly, just let the system do its thing. Did a reboot, then another reboot, and after that, everything came up.
-Have AC4 and BF4 launch (thanks Amazon for the freebie!). Popped in AC4, did the initial startup gameplay and had to shut it down (stupid work!)
Overall, its a solid system. AC4, at least from the beginning, looked outstanding. The rain effects look great.
-System looks great in person. Thad slanted look had me a little hesistant at first, but now after seeing it in person, I like it a lot.
-DS4 is by far, the best controller I've ever held. Immediatly upon opening it, and taking it out of the pouch, it just felt right. Triggers are a good distance apart, I no longer have that "cramped" feeling.
-Set up took about 15 minutes or so. Got to the 1.50 update and had my fingers crossed! But everything went smoothly, just let the system do its thing. Did a reboot, then another reboot, and after that, everything came up.
-Have AC4 and BF4 launch (thanks Amazon for the freebie!). Popped in AC4, did the initial startup gameplay and had to shut it down (stupid work!)
Overall, its a solid system. AC4, at least from the beginning, looked outstanding. The rain effects look great.
Karak
Gold Member
Man that sucks. Is it straight to your TV or through a receiver? Same setup as your old system or a new setup completely?
ElectricBlue187
Member
Playroom
MiamiWesker
Member
So I have been uploading videos, I love the share button but there is an issue with how it records. It was said the system would automatically record the last 15 minutes of play but that is not so. Many times I have hit share and I don't have the last 15 minutes. After you go back to your game it will start a new recording but I have found that after 15 minutes it will simply stop or take a break.
Try the playroom video. It has rumble in it. It's all I can do without psn lol.
Lordwindowlicker
Member
The one that comes with it is perfectly fine, but if you need something longer I suggest the AmazonBasics cables. I bought a 9.8 footer because my TV is large and the other cables were inadequate. Those Amazon branded cables are really high quality.
Mobius1B7R
Member
I'm assuming it's common to be stuck on "please wait" when signing into the PSN for quite a while?
KINGofCRA5H
Member
It seems like a lot of these broken ps4's are coming from amazon
Yeah, I'm sitting at work looking at my box from Amazon, and I'm terrified
Outtrigger888
Member
I have 1.5 and hangs at please wait when I try to sign in
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
I'm reasonably sure that's not my issue. My brothers PS4 works absolutely fine on the same system with the same cables. I'm still on the phone with Sony support, but mine won't even boot into safe mode. Just turns off after the second beep.
Crunchy20XX
Banned
I think I got a busted console as well. System was crashing every time I tried to download the update, so on the suggestion of someone here, I tried the USB method. Got pretty far with that, but now every time I turn the system on, I get the flashing red light and the system shuts down. I even moved it out of my TV stand thinking the ventilation might be bad. Same thing keeps happening. Not sure if I should keep trying or just send it back to Amazon.
I can't access it either, also I can't link my facebook or twitter it stucks at Please Wait...
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
I can't sign on so I guess PSN is semi-down\
I just ordered one a minute or two ago, haha.
megamerican
Member
Got it. Installed the updated. Now it's stuck on the "Please Wait" screen when I try to sign in to PSN. Anyone have any tips?
fluffydelusions
Member
One that came with it works fine for me.
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Åesop
Unconfirmed Member
So, does the PS4 support Wireless 5.0 GHz ??
Imagine if that is all it is. Hopefully if it is there is a way for them to just say do this this and this and it should work.
I'm just putting mine where my PS3 was. It's a fat so the AC is different but that's all. Sometimes it does feel like some devices take a little longer to show up on my TV than others.
ElectricBlue187
Member
CharminUltra
Member
5 more hours of work to go. UGHHHHHHHHH
i HeaR MusiC
Member
My current issue....
Don't wait. Either back out and retry if possible, or restart the console (nothing bad happens). Keep retrying. Don't wait longer than like a minute.
TheRealTalker
Banned
damn this "timed out" nonsense
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Stop taking up all the server space you Wipper snappers
Do I continue to connect to the servers with the same download when it says timed out or do I just re-download it again... Since when I tried the former it couldn't install it
(Stop taking up all the server space you Wipper snappers
Do I continue to connect to the servers with the same download when it says timed out or do I just re-download it again... Since when I tried the former it couldn't install it