Sony Ups Its PS4 Failure Rate Number
A small rise in reported failures for the new console
Earlier this week we reported that Sony's official failure rate for the PS4 was a teeny 0.4%. Well that's changed somewhat.
Actually, it's changed by an awful lot in percentage terms. So, you'd probably best hold your breath for this one. A spokesperson for SCEA has stated that...
"There have been several issues reported, which leads us to believe there isn't a singular problem that could impact a broader percentage of PS4 units.
"We also understand that some units were reportedly damaged during shipping. The number of affected PS4 systems is less than 1%, which represents a very small percentage of total units shipped to date and is within the expected range for a new product introduction.
"We understand the frustration of consumers that have had a problem and are working with them and our retail partners to help troubleshoot issues and ensure affected units are exchanged," the statement concluded."
So yup, 1% now.
As told to TechRadar
Actually, it's changed by an awful lot in percentage terms. So, you'd probably best hold your breath for this one. A spokesperson for SCEA has stated that...
"There have been several issues reported, which leads us to believe there isn't a singular problem that could impact a broader percentage of PS4 units.
"We also understand that some units were reportedly damaged during shipping. The number of affected PS4 systems is less than 1%, which represents a very small percentage of total units shipped to date and is within the expected range for a new product introduction.
"We understand the frustration of consumers that have had a problem and are working with them and our retail partners to help troubleshoot issues and ensure affected units are exchanged," the statement concluded."
So yup, 1% now.
As told to TechRadar
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Comments
Nick 20 Nov 2013 12:43
1/2
Objection, Your Honour. Statement assumes facts not in evidence. Spokesman one's claim of a 0.4% failure rate is entirely consistent with spokesman two's claim of a failure rate of "less than 1%". There is no evidence to assume that the purported failure rate has increased between the two statements. The defence rests.
Viilami 21 Nov 2013 05:07
2/2
The person who wrote this article is really retarded, probably didn't even read the quote probably, it said "less than 1 percent" and at the end of the article the retarded article writer said "so yup, 1% now" it's not 1 percent its less than 1 percent.