Last week, there were reports that design flaws could cause irreparable damage. PS5 console All items that have been placed vertically, that have been used for a long time, and that have been stored for several months are brand new in a box. However, a follow-up report was released revealing no evidence that new box consoles are affected by this issue.
Will PS5’s design flaws affect the new box console?
The design flaw reportedly occurs when the APU seal is damaged, and the liquid metal inside can become uneven or spill out over time if the console is stored vertically. Initial reports indicated that this design flaw could also occur on PS5 consoles that were freshly boxed and stored vertically for months, but we now believe this to be false. has been declared. WororoThe person who originally reported the problem is blaming:our big misunderstanding” and the “Unopened, bundled PS5“actually mentioned”A PS5 (a real console!) that hadn’t been opened at any other repair shop before him.
While this issue still occurs in the real world, there is no *evidence* that it occurs on the console that was sitting on the box.
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— Wololo (@frwololo) January 9, 2023
Despite this clarification, the design flaw may still be an issue for some of the 30 million PS5 consoles that have been damaged or overheated during use. We asked for comment on the allegations, but did not receive a response at the time of writing.
