Bricked PS4
 

So, my wife surprised me yesterday by getting me a PS4 for my 40th birthday. I've been wanting one ever since it came out - well, either the PS4 or a XBOX ONE. Anyways, I hooked it up and found it was bricked. It sent me to a safe mode screen where it had some error about not being able to load the hard drives. I'm paraphrasing, of course. It gave some error code (I can't remember the code right now).

So anyway, I searched the internet trying to find out the cause of this, and if it was fixable. Come to find out, the supposed cause was a missing screw in the hard drive bay that kept the hard drive from moving. Supposedly, replacing the screw and powering up fixes it the problem.

Well, not so with my PS4. There were no screws missing and the hard drives seemed to be securely installed in the bay. So, right back in the box it went and off to UPS today! :( Man, talking about getting your hopes up and crushing them! She's going to try to order another one, but what if I get the same problem again? Should I just swear off having a PS4?

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That sounds like an unusual problem. I love mine. You'll probably be all taken care of once the exchange takes place.

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[quote=Schneed10;1109788]That sounds like an unusual problem. I love mine. You'll probably be all taken care of once the exchange takes place.[/quote]

Hopefully so! she sent it back today. As soon as we get refunded, we're going to try to order another one. Naturally the first thing I want to play on it will be Madden, lol!

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Hopefully opening up didn't void the warranty/return.

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[quote=mredskins;1109827]Hopefully opening up didn't void the warranty/return.[/quote]

Actually, the case felt like it was loose from the beginning. Could have been a return that Sony [I]thought [/I]they had fixed? My wife is supposed to be sending it back today. As soon as we get our money back, we'll order another one.

So, in terms of graphics, would you guys consider PS4 having much better graphics than the PS3, or is it just a slight difference?

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Until they stop making PS3 and Xbox 360 games none of these new machines will meet their potential. Developers have not fully focused on them yet, it is getting close though.

To bad neither the Xbox 1 or the PS4 will ever be 4k ready. Sony and Microsoft really missed the boat on that one.

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[QUOTE=skinsguy;1109831]Actually, the case felt like it was loose from the beginning. Could have been a return that Sony [I]thought [/I]they had fixed? My wife is supposed to be sending it back today. As soon as we get our money back, we'll order another one.

So, in terms of graphics, would you guys consider PS4 having much better graphics than the PS3, or is it just a slight difference?[/QUOTE]


Depends on the game regarding the graphics. Mostly the differences are subtle, but noticeable.

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[quote=Mattyk;1109833]Depends on the game regarding the graphics. Mostly the differences are subtle, but noticeable.[/quote]

Certainly the first game I'll probably get is Madden. I'm usually more into playing the sports games than the shooter games. Plus, my wife is so scared I'm going to get a shooter game and get addicted to it, lol!

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[QUOTE=skinsguy;1109908]Certainly the first game I'll probably get is Madden. I'm usually more into playing the sports games than the shooter games. Plus, my wife is so scared I'm going to get a shooter game and get addicted to it, lol![/QUOTE]


I really like Madden 15. Be sure to check out The Last of Us too if you didn't play it on the PS3.

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[quote=Mattyk;1109918]I really like Madden 15. Be sure to check out The Last of Us too if you didn't play it on the PS3.[/quote]

My friend gave me a voucher to download The Last of Us. Now, I'm not really into shooter games, and my wife is scared to death if I start playing them that I'll play them in front of our son, and etc, etc, etc....I'll probably still download the game and play it when everybody has went to bed. However, if it's one of those adventure games that kind of rolls out like a movie, then I like those.

I do plan on getting Madden 15. And I know this is going to sound weird, but the Lego Batman that was supposed to have come with my PS4 bundle actually looked really fun! I might have to pick that game up if my next PS4 bundle doesn't come with it or no games.

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Console gaming maybe dieing off; sadly.

[url=http://www.iphonelife.com/blog/28861/console-gaming-dead-long-live-ios-gaming]Console Gaming is Dying. Long Live iOS Gaming. | Siva Om | iPhone Life[/url]

And now Nintendo of all players is releasing their software to mobile devices; that is big.

Mobile gaming is bringing in the $$$ right now.

I fawking hate mobile gaming; I don't like one game on there.

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Dragon Age Inquisition has very noticeable graphics and physics on the PS4 platform compared to the older generation. Your player reacts to every change in elevation, even if just stepping on a little stone the player's knee short-steps it. It brings terrain into play as a significant factor in the game, very cool.

The biggest difference I notice with regards to graphics is the realistic effects of lighting. If you're looking into the sun you feel blinded just like you would if you were outside. If you're in the sun and trying to look into a dark cave, you can't see crap. And they do a good job of adjusting the colors to reflect the angle of the sun. If it's late in the day things get that orange hue. There's also a level done under moonlight which is exceptional.

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[quote=mredskins;1110147]Console gaming maybe dieing off; sadly.

[URL="http://www.iphonelife.com/blog/28861/console-gaming-dead-long-live-ios-gaming"]Console Gaming is Dying. Long Live iOS Gaming. | Siva Om | iPhone Life[/URL]

And now Nintendo of all players is releasing their software to mobile devices; that is big.

Mobile gaming is bringing in the $$$ right now.

I fawking hate mobile gaming; I don't like one game on there.[/quote]

I think mobile gaming will have the same impact as the Wii, it will appeal to players who want their games to be simple, easy to use, and intuitive. But in the end it just doesn't permit the same complexity as a PS4 or XBox One controller does.

You'll have casual gamers loving the iOS games, but serious gamers will still want a console. There's too many of us for the business to just abandon.

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Matty will back me up on that for sure.

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[quote=Schneed10;1110149]I think mobile gaming will have the same impact as the Wii, it will appeal to players who want their games to be simple, easy to use, and intuitive. But in the end it just doesn't permit the same complexity as a PS4 or XBox One controller does.

You'll have casual gamers loving the iOS games, but serious gamers will still want a console. There's too many of us for the business to just abandon.[/quote]
I tend to agree but the Wii is still a console gaming system.

Everyone (for the most part) has a cell phone thus making a larger market thus more revenue. So I would think the thought would be go after that market from game developers.

Kids in my hood all play iPads/ tablets none are really excited about the PS4 or xbox.

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Yeah I really thought the Nintendo Wii was going to be the console that put Nintendo back into the driver's seat, that is, until the Xbox came out with the kinect. But, honestly, the only games I ever liked with the Wii were the sports games that came with the system. Well, that and watching my wife dance to Just Dance, lol!


Gaming consoles, even though they seem to become more and more expensive, are still a much cheaper way of gaming than building or buying a gaming PC. I don't see them dying off anytime soon. Think about it. We've had gaming consoles since the late 70's. That's a long time!

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Yeah I don't see consoles going the way of the dinosaurs anytime soon. Mobile gaming is mostly for the casual crowd.

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[quote=Mattyk;1110164]Yeah I don't see consoles going the way of the dinosaurs anytime soon. Mobile gaming is mostly for the casual crowd.[/quote]

casual crowd > hard core gamer

I love console gaming but you can see it is starting to decline.

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[QUOTE=mredskins;1110190]casual crowd > hard core gamer

I love console gaming but you can see it is starting to decline.[/QUOTE]


Decline sure, but saying its dying is a bit of a stretch IMO. Sony and MS have sold over 20 million units of the latest systems. I'd say there's still a healthy market there.

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[quote=mredskins;1110190]casual crowd > hard core gamer

I love console gaming but you can see it is starting to decline.[/quote]

It's not a question of either or, there's room for both.

Casual/mobile games appeal to a set who currently don't game much. My daughters are great examples, they see me on the PS4 and it kind of goes over their heads, but they love the little dinky stuff on the iPad. That's where my comparison to the Wii comes in, the Wii reached a whole new audience. You had moms getting involved with quick games of Wii tennis in between their very busy lives.

The consoles are never going to reach people who don't want to/can't carve out significant time to game. The mobile stuff will though. At the same time, the mobile games will never satisfy the avid gamers, they're not complex/satisfying/challenging/fun enough for that set. Consoles and mobiles are two entirely different markets.

You won't see consoles get replaced by mobile gaming, but you might see consoles get replaced by something else that's equally satisfying and complex for the avid gamer, like virtual reality.

For now console gaming is very safe, just look at sales figures and the stock prices of their parent companies. Sony and Microsoft are doing just fine.

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[quote=Schneed10;1110196]It's not a question of either or, there's room for both.

Casual/mobile games appeal to a set who currently don't game much. My daughters are great examples, they see me on the PS4 and it kind of goes over their heads, but they love the little dinky stuff on the iPad. That's where my comparison to the Wii comes in, the Wii reached a whole new audience. You had moms getting involved with quick games of Wii tennis in between their very busy lives.

The consoles are never going to reach people who don't want to/can't carve out significant time to game. The mobile stuff will though. At the same time, the mobile games will never satisfy the avid gamers, they're not complex/satisfying/challenging/fun enough for that set. Consoles and mobiles are two entirely different markets.

You won't see consoles get replaced by mobile gaming, but you might see consoles get replaced by something else that's equally satisfying and complex for the avid gamer, like virtual reality.

For now console gaming is very safest lo, [B]juok at sales figures and the stock prices of their parent companies. Sony and Microsoft are doing just fine.[/B][/quote]

For the record many might not know this but they dabble in other stuff besides console gaming.

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[quote=mredskins;1110199]For the record many might not know this but they dabble in other stuff besides console gaming.[/quote]

Obv. OK better way to put it, there's been no scale-back of investment within Sony and Microsoft in their console gaming product lines.

If they thought it was heading south they wouldn't put so many resources into it.

Mobile gaming and consoles don't compete with one another.

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[quote=Schneed10;1110200]Obv. OK better way to put it, there's been no scale-back of investment within Sony and Microsoft in their console gaming product lines.

If they thought it was heading south they wouldn't put so many resources into it.

Mobile gaming and consoles don't compete with one another.[/quote]

It be a sad world if the only video games I could play were on a cell phone; a very sad world.

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Finally pulled the trigger and bought Madden 15 for my future PS4. Waiting to see what bundle is available for me before I buy any other games. I'm usually a Madden & NHL fan. Anyone ever played any of the soccer games?

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So, as it turns out, my issues at my other house turned out to not be as bad as once predicted, which means the Playstation 4 purchase is still on.

With that said, I'm thinking of holding out for the Batman bundle coming out in June. Might go ahead and pre-order that bundle. Just doesn't make sense to buy the core system with no games, and someone has already given me the voucher to download The Last of Us. I was going to get the bundle with the 12-month subscription to Playstation+, but it wound up costing nearly $500. With the upcoming Batman bundle, I can still get an extra game - which might be NHL or I might even pull the trigger on one of the soccer games.

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last year my little brother was ranked 104 in the world for "hearthstone" or some game like that. he said its a big deal.

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[quote=over the mountain;1110760]last year my little brother was ranked 104 in the world for "hearthstone" or some game like that. he said its a big deal.[/quote]

Hearthstone?

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[quote=skinsguy;1110214]Finally pulled the trigger and bought Madden 15 for my future PS4. Waiting to see what bundle is available for me before I buy any other games. I'm usually a Madden & NHL fan. Anyone ever played any of the soccer games?[/quote]

I would wait until next years NHL. 15 is good and all, but it's the first game on the next-gen console and it is a very stripped down version of the game.

I heard FIFA is unbelievable, and if you're a baseball guy MLB the show is a must have.

Also PS4 has shareplay which is pretty bad ass. Google it. Feel free to hit me up; Terpman69.

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[quote=RobH4413;1110787]I would wait until next years NHL. 15 is good and all, but it's the first game on the next-gen console and it is a very stripped down version of the game.

I heard FIFA is unbelievable, and if you're a baseball guy MLB the show is a must have.

Also PS4 has shareplay which is pretty bad ass. Google it. Feel free to hit me up; Terpman69.[/quote]

Good deal man! Will do! I THINK my username is Skinsguy34 - I'll admit it's been awhile since I've done anything online with the Playstation.

I might have to get FIFA. I'm not really a baseball guy although I bought MLB the show for the PS3 - it had nice graphics, but the game play was boring.