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I'm going to get a quote from a local electronics repair shop, but not holding out much hope. I think I'll need to give my credit card company a call and see what they say.
Poll: *The Official PlayStation 5 (PS5) Thread*
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I thought premature console failure had stopped with the 360 (although I realise its impossible to have 100% pass rate).
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nothing is 100%.
even a 3080 rtx gpu has failed for some.
Heck even some peoples ipads have too
With what, 20m PS5's sold, even a conservative fail rate of 1% would mean there are 200k faulty units out there - no electronics manufacturer is going to be producing something complex like a PS5 and not expecting some failures.
This isn't "premature console failure" you're just starting to hear about the expected number giving up the ghost.
This is nothing like the 360 - which was borderline criminal with what they pushed out to users.
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Yeah the 360 was bad. I got through 10 of those suckers.
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Just an update for those that may have to go through this in future.
Sony want £240 to either repair or provide a refurbished unit (if repair isn't possible). Postage is included as they are providing a pre-paid label. The repaired unit is guaranteed for 3 months.
Having discussed a bit further with the call handler, he agreed that consumer rights states that the console should have lasted longer than 1 year, however that contract is not with Sony it's with the retailer (Argos). I intend to have the console repaired and then attempt to recoup the costs from either Argos or the credit card company. Having evidence of a manufacturer repair (invoice) should support the claim.
Sony want £240 to either repair or provide a refurbished unit (if repair isn't possible). Postage is included as they are providing a pre-paid label. The repaired unit is guaranteed for 3 months.
Having discussed a bit further with the call handler, he agreed that consumer rights states that the console should have lasted longer than 1 year, however that contract is not with Sony it's with the retailer (Argos). I intend to have the console repaired and then attempt to recoup the costs from either Argos or the credit card company. Having evidence of a manufacturer repair (invoice) should support the claim.
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Oh, and just to add: I have a second PS5 that I bought back in November - where would be the best place to purchase extended warranty?
looks interesting i got the psvr at launch lost interest soon after
then i decided to get the Quest 2 loved there were no wires but after afew months lost interest in that too i can see me getting the psvr 2 but will i lose interest hmmm
the problem i have with vr headsets is its uncomfortable to use for long periods i've never had a valve index i've heard good things about how comfortable it is when using it.
i wonder how long before Oculus launch Quest 3 now they know the specs of the PSVR 2.
then i decided to get the Quest 2 loved there were no wires but after afew months lost interest in that too i can see me getting the psvr 2 but will i lose interest hmmm
the problem i have with vr headsets is its uncomfortable to use for long periods i've never had a valve index i've heard good things about how comfortable it is when using it.
i wonder how long before Oculus launch Quest 3 now they know the specs of the PSVR 2.
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Interesting. Where did you find those screenshots, @Grim5 ?
Play magazine. It's mentioned in the post.
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Ah okay, I thought that was a print magazine and someone uploaded the images elsewhere.
It is a print magazine but its available digitally also.
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True sequel to mgs4
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Surely it would still take up the same space?
Not really the space. Its slipped off its stand quite a few times. would rather it be a tad more stable.