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My PS4 arrived last night but every now and then the screen flickers, about every minute or so. It doesnt seem that often but once you notice it, its really annoying!

It cant be a problem with the disc because it happens on the main screen also and I've checked that the HDMI cable is properly plugged in at both ends so does anyone have any ideas what it might be before I contact shopto to find out what the crack is? My first instinct is that it might of been knocked about a bit in the back of the couriers van which may have damaged something internally.

This is annoying!

 
Oh not good. Are you sure its not TV related as opposed to PS4 ? Have you tried it on another TV?

Might be worth checking the ports on the tv, PS4 and the HDMI lead teeth very closely, any damage done to those?

If not and its happening on another TV then I'd take it back.

 
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BlueDay said:
My PS4 arrived last night but every now and then the screen flickers, about every minute or so. It doesnt seem that often but once you notice it, its really annoying!

It cant be a problem with the disc because it happens on the main screen also and I've checked that the HDMI cable is properly plugged in at both ends so does anyone have any ideas what it might be before I contact shopto to find out what the crack is? My first instinct is that it might of been knocked about a bit in the back of the couriers van which may have damaged something internally.

This is annoying!
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I just Googled it and it looks like some people do have this issue, found a video of someone who managed to fix it, skip to around 1.12 to get to the fix. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_8b4a5PsdA

 
Mine does that somtimes actually. I had the same problem with my ps3 but then I bought a new HDMI cable and it was sorted. Try changing the wire or getting a better quality one.

 
Every time I see the 'Ryse: Son of Rome' advert on TV, it makes me want to buy an Xbox One!

Has anyone else got one? 

 
BlueDay said:
Will try both when I get home tonight cheers fellas!
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How did you get on? Mine has flicked a few times tonight but I havent tried the trick on the video. The guy in the video says to return it. Not sure I can be bothered unless its proper broken!

 
JM7 said:
How did you get on? Mine has flicked a few times tonight but I havent tried the trick on the video. The guy in the video says to return it. Not sure I can be bothered unless its proper broken!
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I actually tried that method on the video and surprisingly it seemed to help, the flickering was less frequent but I didnt really play on it long enough to make sure.Im now struggling to connect the PS4 online now, can only do it with a 20 metre cable connecting it to my router downstairs. This console has just been a bit of a nightmare for me personally!

 
Amazon have sent me a revised delivery date, it's now arriving this Saturday! I'm dying to play Assassin's Creed Black Flag and Battlefield 4.

Anyone here got a PS4 with those two games? Do they look as gorgeous as I hope they do?

 
Blueblur said:
Amazon have sent me a revised delivery date, it's now arriving this Saturday! I'm dying to play Assassin's Creed Black Flag and Battlefield 4.

Anyone here got a PS4 with those two games? Do they look as gorgeous as I hope they do?
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Battlefield 4 is apparently plagued with problems right now such as playlists missing and it crashing mid game.

EA as always say they are working on it but a recent patch to fix some of the issues has been pushed back to an unconfirmed date. 

My suggestion is start with Assassin's Creed, I've read a few comments from people saying it's the best one yet and apparently looks amazing. 

 
ForeverCarefree said:
Battlefield 4 is apparently plagued with problems right now such as playlists missing and it crashing mid game.

EA as always say they are working on it but a recent patch to fix some of the issues has been pushed back to an unconfirmed date. 

My suggestion is start with Assassin's Creed, I've read a few comments from people saying it's the best one yet and apparently looks amazing. 
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Business as usual then; BF3 was plagued with problems shortly after it was released too.

Good to hear that AC:BF was received well. Can't wait to go whaling and plundering the ocean for hidden treasure! And of course, there's FIFA 14 to have a go at...

 
Tempted by an Xbox, but doesn't appear to be much coming out in the next few months? I like the look of Plants VS Zombies, but that's about it.

 
Seven Times said:
Tempted by an Xbox, but doesn't appear to be much coming out in the next few months? I like the look of Plants VS Zombies, but that's about it.
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Same, I need an epic game changer to force my hand.I will wait to next year when the price comes down a bit..also by then any bugs / faults should be identified and corrected with the second gen release.

 
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My PS4 arrives today. I'm tempted to sack off after-work drinks and race home to play it. But I won't, that would imply that i'm sad and have no life, which can't possibly be true....cant it?

I'm dying to play Watch_Dogs. Now that looks like a game-changer. But that doesn't come out till early-mid 2014.

 
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Just go home and play it. If you go out you will only be thinking of going home to play it anyway. People will be telling jokes but nothing will seem funny or mildly amusing because your mind will be set on PS4. You would be cheating yourself and the PS4 if you dont go straight home to spend time together. Work people will be there all year long but opening that box and the excitement of setting up the brand new PS4 can only happen once. You should even video it so you can share your joy with others!

 
It is amazing. Everything seems to just work so smoothly. The standby mode is genius.

 
Good god Uno, I hope I one day experience that sort of love with someone I meet, not a box of wires and flashing lights!

What's so good about the standby mode, JM7?

 
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