Sony: 'Less than one percent' of PS4s have issues

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Sony addressed numerous reports of defective PlayStation 4 systems this week, and estimated that the number of damaged consoles is relatively low.

"The number of affected PS4 systems is less than one percent, which represents a very small percentage of total units shipped to date and is within the expected range for a new product introduction," a Sony representative told Engadget. "We understand the frustration of consumers that have had a problem and are working with them and our retail partners to help troubleshoot issues and ensure affected units are exchanged."

Given that several issues were reported to Sony, the hardware manufacturer believes "there isn't a singular problem that could impact a broader percentage of PS4 units." The company previously said it is investigating "isolated" PS4 issues and offered troubleshooting steps for players experiencing "blinking blue light" problems.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/19/sony-less-than-1-percent-of-ps4s-have-issues/

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MPAAPosted:

Scared_of_Water It's not out in Europe yet, remember that.


I still dont understand why they do things like that.

KatsumiPosted:

Shen I never had problems with my 360 so I expect the same from my Xbox ONE.


If you purchase your Xbox One right off the bat, expect some problems.

Evo8Posted:

I never had problems with my 360 so I expect the same from my Xbox ONE.

seemywebdesignPosted:

Katsumi
LaserShow At least it's not on the same level as the Xbox 360's RROD which is considered the worst hardware failure rate in history of any electronic hardwares. What was it, 30% failure?


It was around that if i remember correctly, glad i didn't buy an Xbox 360 when that was going on


33% in-fact. 1% is laughable as it's that low, laptops have a 22% fail rate, TV'S 8% etc...

DollPosted:

That's what they want you to think.

DissPosted:

Even if it is just 1% of consoles having this problem, that is still a lot of malfunctioning PS4's.

DissPosted:

Katsumi
LaserShow At least it's not on the same level as the Xbox 360's RROD which is considered the worst hardware failure rate in history of any electronic hardwares. What was it, 30% failure?


It was around that if i remember correctly, glad i didn't buy an Xbox 360 when that was going on


I bought one while that was still around. I've never had the RRoD and have had my Xbox for 5 years. I guess I'm lucky.

KatsumiPosted:

LaserShow At least it's not on the same level as the Xbox 360's RROD which is considered the worst hardware failure rate in history of any electronic hardwares. What was it, 30% failure?


It was around that if i remember correctly, glad i didn't buy an Xbox 360 when that was going on

Scared_of_WaterPosted:

It's not out in Europe yet, remember that.

Scared_of_WaterPosted:

KronikShadow
LaserShow At least it's not on the same level as the Xbox 360's RROD which is considered the worst hardware failure rate in history of any electronic hardwares. What was it, 30% failure?

Yeah that did suck but people just began learning how to open their Xbox up and fix it. Although that was not ideal at all.


Why open it?, just wrap it in a towel.


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