OPINION: Sony deliberately just tried to brick PlayStation 4
Sept 17, 2021 17:18:29 GMT
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Post by factsorfeelings1234 on Sept 17, 2021 17:18:29 GMT
OPINION: Sony deliberately just tried to brick PlayStation 4 base, Slim and Pro
PlayStation 4 Players Beware New PS4 Update Reportedly Bricking Consoles
16/Sept/2021
A new PS4 update was released yesterday with a few new -- and big -- features. Dubbed 9.0, the new system software update was primarily focused on Trophies, Remote Play, and Parental Controls, and at first, its rollout seem to have gone smoothly. However, since then, PS4 users have begun to report issues with the update and the various error screens they are getting, such as "Error SU-42118-6." It's unclear what's triggering these issues, and right now, while varied, they don't see prevalent, so the update should be safe to download, but if you want to be extra careful, it may be wise to hold off on downloading the update until more information surfaces. Of course, if you do this, you won't be able to access certain functions, like the ability to play games online, but you can avoid the issues players have been reporting over on the PS4 Reddit page.
According to various reports, the update is causing a myriad of issues, with the most severe issues leading to the console crashing or in other words, rendering it ineffective at best. In fact, some are even reporting that the update has completely bricked their console, which is rare, but we've seen it happen with not just dodgy updates, but because of buggy games. Below, you can check out a list of commonly reported issues.
- Crashing
- Bricking
- Freezing
- Network and DNS errors
- Control pad locking
- Console running slowly
- PlayStation Shop inaccessible
- Websites not openeing
- Update being uninstallable
- Update not finishing
At the moment of publishing, Sony has not addressed any of these reports with any type of comment. Right now, the update hasn't been pulled or modified either. If this changes, we will be sure to update the story accordingly.
Latest PlayStation 4 System Update is Reportedly Bricking Consoles
16/Sept/2021
Following the latest firmware update to PlayStation 4, players are finding that their console is the worst it's ever been, with some even reporting that the product is bricked.
With regard to the last-gen console, update 9.00 improves parental controls by sending a notification through the PlayStation 4 and its app to the parent or guardian if the child requests to use communication features for a game. Furthermore, the PS Remote Play app will now work using mobile data and owners of groups are able to delete their groups for all members.
Most importantly, of course, it now lets you see PlayStation 5 trophies on the PlayStation 4 in its shared trophy collection. Players take immense pride in their trophies, and that's not a dig, because I'm one of them. I'm currently trying to collect 'em all for Deathloop because I'm a glutton for punishment. Seriously, some of those are hard.
16/Sept/2021
Following the latest firmware update to PlayStation 4, players are finding that their console is the worst it's ever been, with some even reporting that the product is bricked.
With regard to the last-gen console, update 9.00 improves parental controls by sending a notification through the PlayStation 4 and its app to the parent or guardian if the child requests to use communication features for a game. Furthermore, the PS Remote Play app will now work using mobile data and owners of groups are able to delete their groups for all members.
Most importantly, of course, it now lets you see PlayStation 5 trophies on the PlayStation 4 in its shared trophy collection. Players take immense pride in their trophies, and that's not a dig, because I'm one of them. I'm currently trying to collect 'em all for Deathloop because I'm a glutton for punishment. Seriously, some of those are hard.
Unfortunately, significant issues appear to be occurring across the base, Slim, and Pro PlayStation 4 models and users have congregated on Reddit to share their experiences. "Since I downloaded the new 9.00 update it keeps saying my data is corrupted. This has never happened before and I don't want to have to initialize my ps4" complained one.
The overarching change that pops up the most in people's reports is that the console is now super slow. "Yeah this patch definitely bricked my console, I can't do anything now and it's taking forever to change between menus" added Reddit user TheIronGhost. Others are saying that the apps on their PlayStation 4 won't even open and a few must restart their console to start playing a game.
This is disheartening news to see a lot of people struggling with the new update and it doesn't make sense, given that Sony trialed the 9.00 beta in July. If these issues weren't happening two months ago then it's a curiosity that they are appearing now and to this scale. To those who haven't updated yet, perhaps hold off until Sony is able to address what's gone wrong.
This is disheartening news to see a lot of people struggling with the new update and it doesn't make sense, given that Sony trialed the 9.00 beta in July. If these issues weren't happening two months ago then it's a curiosity that they are appearing now and to this scale. To those who haven't updated yet, perhaps hold off until Sony is able to address what's gone wrong.
Source: www.gamingbible.co.uk/news/playstation-playstation-new-ps4-system-update-causing-some-players-serious-issues-20210916
I'm sceptical. I doubt and am disbelieving, suspicious and cynical when it comes to these sorts of things. It's just for money; they have money and they force you to spend or waste more money on their next thing. I have been saying that Sony would brick the PS4 soon. I have been told that they didn't do that with previous PlayStation consoles. What do you think?
