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[chugen]

 

[Terbinator]

Did you wobble it too much, OP?

 

[Wishmaster92]

The light on the ps4 is solid when in use, mine flashes on and off. isn't the red or flashing red of over heating.

They have directed me to re download the 1.50 firmware onto usb.

For those criticizing, if this happens to you (hope it doesn't) refer to this thread for help, skip past the "jokes"...

Buuurrn..

 

[coreyerb]

On the other hand I really don't understand why it's so hard for the OP to keep updating this thread.

EDIT: Op just updated. Thanks.

Plus three other places. Thread's moving quickly but starting with the assumption he hasn't updated probably isn't the nicest thing to do. Pretty easy to search OP's name on each page of the thread and confirm whether he's posted again.

 

[Tsundere]

First thing you should've done was re-install the update via safe mode.

 

[RedAssedApe]

initial reaction was

but after realizing this isn't a joke thread...hope the usb firmware update clears things up for you. report back asap!

 

[bob page]

Sounds like a bad HDMI port or misconfigured display settings.

 

[BlockheadBrown]

Alternatively try yelling 'McDonalds!!'

Well played!

 

[Principate]

The light on the ps4 is solid when in use, mine flashes on and off. isn't the red or flashing red of over heating.

They have directed me to re download the 1.50 firmware onto usb.

For those criticizing, if this happens to you (hope it doesn't) refer to this thread for help, skip past the "jokes"...

Man that's some terrible luck. Hope you can get it sorted out.

 

[Alec]

The fact that he's posted, what, three times? That's very suspect.

He's probably carrying a phone around, waiting on hold as he frantically tries to push the magic combination of buttons that will fix his new, broken toy.

I've been there.

 

[Cat in the Hat]

I'm confused. I thought you did the 1.5 update. Can you explain exactly what happened. Have you tried the safe boot?

Thats why he said "re download".

 

[RulkezX]

Dude he was on the phone. I'm sure He's most concerned with getting his issue resolved first.

But not that concerned that his first actions were making a thread on GAF

 

[Thursday War]

Alternatively try yelling 'McDonalds!!'

He won it from Taco Bell, so maybe he should throw tacos at it. :lol

 

[badb0y]

Wait it froze during firmware update? I thought you were prompted for a BF4 update lol.

 

[ViciousDS]

you can get the firmware here....didn't see a link through all the OP bashing

http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps4/index.htm

 

[dungtongue]

The light on the ps4 is solid when in use, mine flashes on and off. isn't the red or flashing red of over heating.

They have directed me to re download the 1.50 firmware onto usb.

For those criticizing, if this happens to you (hope it doesn't) refer to this thread for help, skip past the "jokes"...

Did you do anything to try to fix it that didn't work? It would help a lot of people to know the nature of the problem because the OP was scarce on details.

 

[Kikarian]

Them fingerprints

 

[Vizzeh]

Theres no solid Red light which surely would suggest hardware failure

Sounds likely a bug maybe? Has it done this on any other games? (likely not)

 

[satori]

Lol we sure are a impatient bunch Good luck OP, hopefully it is just a minor snag. If not I sure hope you get a working one ASAP. God speed

 

[Revolutionary]

dp

 

[Trevelyon]

Goddamn Sony I have US console with a warranty that's next to useless coming to me, there better be no shenanigans. Give me at least two years, please.

 

[Maninthemirror]

The light on the ps4 is solid when in use, mine flashes on and off. isn't the red or flashing red of over heating.

They have directed me to re download the 1.50 firmware onto usb.

For those criticizing, if this happens to you (hope it doesn't) refer to this thread for help, skip past the "jokes"...

So did you try and redownliading first

 

[coreyerb]

Yeah, I want to see the receipts OP.
It should be illegal to claim to own a PS4 without supplying proof.

EDIT: Nevermind, looks like you own a PS4.

Right, or click on OP's username, view posts. Look for posts on the Taco Bell giveaway thread. Yeah, it could be a con, but if so, it's a pretty long con with little payout.

Do your research before you make accusations. Makes you eat fewer words.

 

[Barristan Selmy]

COD 720p is on the devs
Review scores are opinions
DS4 problems? The analog sticks? Those were abused on a show floor
"This" is still unproven.

Don't kill the messenger.

About the sticks, go look over the thread. It wasn't just show floor DS4s. It's a problem.

 

[lol51]

Over the years 2 of my 5 HDMI ports have died. Theres some way to reset them, but I just switch to another port. Can you try another one?

 

[Crisco]

Well that's a wrap folks, next gen lasted only -2 days. See you again in 6 years!

 

[ironcreed]

Good luck, man. I hope you are good to go here in a bit.

 

[Bluekaveli]

I am gonna stay in this thread and argue with anybody who denies this could be a serious problem.

Lol don't believe you OP, we need more people

 

[Marcel]

Them fingerprints

OP didn't handle the precious item with gloves and voided the warranty. He's on his own.

 

[Gammacide]

Good things come to those who wait. The converse is true too. Should've waited til the official launch like the rest of us.

 

[we.are.the.armada]

When I plugged in my DS4 it had the white light blinking for a while until it turned orange which I can only assume meant that it was syncing and/or out of battery :/

 

[Silky]

Here's hoping your issues get resolved, OP.

 

[Dylx]

Here are my steps.

1) ps4 froze, after 10 mins it shut its-self off.
2.) tried to reboot, nothing happened. Controllers won't connect or anything.
3.) tried holding the power button to cold boot/reset...Nothing.
4.) called to troubleshoot
5.) 10 mins into calling and being bounced around, i made a tread, hoping to help someone that it could happen to on friday. ( didn't expect ridicule)

6.) Still on hold.....

I may have been over dramatic to say buy a warranty, but after this I'm buying one.

 

[Captain Tuttle]

Ban OP if this isn't legit.

smh

 

[Paganmoon]

Theres no solid Red light which surely would suggest hardware failure

Sounds likely a bug maybe? Has it done this on any other games? (likely not)

Think from the manual, Solid Red Light = overheating. I think it's Sony Ninjas preventing any leaked footage.

Good luck OP

 

[dreamer3kx]

Things break.

 

[taylor910]

mods please change thread title, ps4 does not work day 1 without usb stick, purchased separately

 

[gundamkyoukai]

I hope you get things sort but i expect they going to be some broken X1 and PS4 come launch .

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

With even a .05% failure rate that still means thousands of new consoles will fail. I don't think people should worry too much about any defective Xbox Ones or PS4s showing up on the internet.

 

[coffeehofi]

Here are my steps.

1) ps4 froze, after 10 mins it shut its-self off.
2.) tried to reboot, nothing happened. Controllers won't connect or anything.
3.) tried holding the power button to cold boot/reset...Nothing.
4.) called to troubleshoot
5.) 10 mins into calling and being bounced around, i made a tread, hoping to help someone that it could happen to on friday. ( didn't expect ridicule)

6.) Still on hold.....

I may have been over dramatic to say buy a warranty, but after this I'm buying one.

I think in would be good if you update the thread with this and the pics OP

 

[ironcreed]

I hope you get things sort but i expect they going to be some broken X1 and PS4 come launch .

Yep. Another reason why I chose to wait.

 

[Maninthemirror]

Here are my steps.

1) ps4 froze, after 10 mins it shut its-self off.
2.) tried to reboot, nothing happened. Controllers won't connect or anything.
3.) tried holding the power button to cold boot/reset...Nothing.
4.) called to troubleshoot
5.) 10 mins into calling and being bounced around, i made a tread, hoping to help someone that it could happen to on friday. ( didn't expect ridicule)

6.) Still on hold.....

I may have been over dramatic to say buy a warranty, but after this I'm buying one.

Did you take the plug out and put the plug back in ?

 

[Kacho]

Here are my steps.

1) ps4 froze, after 10 mins it shut its-self off.
2.) tried to reboot, nothing happened. Controllers won't connect or anything.
3.) tried holding the power button to cold boot/reset...Nothing.
4.) called to troubleshoot
5.) 10 mins into calling and being bounced around, i made a tread, hoping to help someone that it could happen to on friday. ( didn't expect ridicule)

6.) Still on hold.....

I may have been over dramatic to say buy a warranty, but after this I'm buying one.

Ah, don't fret, dude. People are just a bit on edge leading up to launch. Let it all roll off your back.

I'm sorry to hear your system stopped working. It has to be crushing when you're just excited to play the damn thing.

Sony support will get you taken care of.

 

[Vizzeh]

Think from the manual, Solid Red Light = overheating. I think it's Sony Ninjas preventing any leaked footage.

Good luck OP

Going by PS3 and their indicators, they wouldnt Use solid blue as a hardware failure.

This sounds like a software bug. My bet, the OS update will fix.

 

[jmls1121]

Amazing that Sony has been able to hide all of these issues right until launch. They are a well oiled machine.

 

[Gammacide]

Depending on where you bought it you won't need to buy an expensive extra warranty. If something like this happens on the fucking first day you own it you should be able to take it back and get a functioning unit without issue.

With even a .05% failure rate that still means thousands of new consoles will fail. I don't think people should worry too much about any defective Xbox Ones or PS4s showing up on the internet.

Exactly. It's just like terrorism--it will likely NEVER affect 99% of us, but yet everyone seems to be so scared of it (media i.e. government's fault). We should be a lot more frightened of McDonald's and Chile's because we are VASTLY more likely to die because of a diet-related illness like heart disease, diabetes, or cancer.

 

[Curufinwe]

COD 720p debacle
Low review scores on some first party games
DS4 problems (well that wasn't today but you know)
Now this.



I just read that Kotaku has similar issues, and the sample size is pretty small.

How is CoD being 720p on the Xbone a problem for Sony?

 

[Maninthemirror]

Amazing that Sony has been able to hide all of these issues right until launch. They are a well oiled machine.

Ummm.. What?!

 

[DryvBy]

Here are my steps.

1) ps4 froze, after 10 mins it shut its-self off.
2.) tried to reboot, nothing happened. Controllers won't connect or anything.
3.) tried holding the power button to cold boot/reset...Nothing.
4.) called to troubleshoot
5.) 10 mins into calling and being bounced around, i made a tread, hoping to help someone that it could happen to on friday. ( didn't expect ridicule)

6.) Still on hold.....

I may have been over dramatic to say buy a warranty, but after this I'm buying one.

So how was NBA?

 

[Papercuts]

Here are my steps.

1) ps4 froze, after 10 mins it shut its-self off.
2.) tried to reboot, nothing happened. Controllers won't connect or anything.
3.) tried holding the power button to cold boot/reset...Nothing.
4.) called to troubleshoot
5.) 10 mins into calling and being bounced around, i made a tread, hoping to help someone that it could happen to on friday. ( didn't expect ridicule)

6.) Still on hold.....

I may have been over dramatic to say buy a warranty, but after this I'm buying one.

Hope you get it figured out. Some of the replies here are embarrassing.