Console Repairmen Explain Why Cockroaches Love PS4s

First, there were snakes on a plane. Then, we had sharks in tornadoes. Now, there is a darker and more prevalent combination of pests and unlikely places they exist: cockroaches in your PS4.

[Majin-vegeta]

Even cockroaches know the better console😂

[cbuc1125]

LOL...Nice!

[naruga]

i read this before ...is this somekind of downpaly articles for PS4?....everything with the same properties in your house can be roach nest if you r filthy person..no need to be a PS4 console.....as pS4 obliterates competition , imo Kotaku is diving more and more in sh%t (like many famous gaming sites nowdays)

[TheUndertaker85]

@naruga: "The PS4’s design accommodates roaches better than other consoles’ because its ventilation grates are wider. Those vents are located at the bottom of the console, so roaches can get in with ease. Also, according to repair professionals, the PS4’s insides gets hotter than the Xbox One’s because of its internal power supply. Warm, in an enclosed space and close to the floor, PS4s are great roach nesting grounds."

Yes. Downplay. Even though it can be explained why roaches prefer PS4. Then not one but two companies.

"Roach-infested PS4s are a big problem. Especially because Sony won’t take them in for repairs (Sony did not provide comment)."

[mikeslemonade]

Or you can make the case that Sony purposely allowed the bigger vent to be made so the systems can break down quicker but make it seem slower; forcing people to buy multiple systems after the first one breaks.

[2pacalypsenow]

@mikeslemonade

I'm sure it had nothing to do with better airflow, it must be a conspiracy. The bigger problem here is people having roaches in their homes.

[andrewsquall]

@mikeslemonade You are clearly thinking of the 360 and last gen. PS3 came out a year later than 360 and STILL got their Slim console out a year before Microsoft did. Its even more hilarious because the 360 needed its slim revision a week after it came out in 2005.

Honestly, find any hardcore 360 fan you know and they will tell you they have purchased AT LEAST 3 360 consoles before Summer 2010 when the Slim 360 launched (and they bought that one too).

""Roach-infested PS4s are a big problem. Especially because Sony won’t take them in for repairs".

Or you can make the case that I don't know a single person that had a PS4 break down on them yet, I very doubt you do yourself either.

[TheUndertaker85]

@andrewsquall: I do. My Aunt purchased a PS4 for her children for Christmas. Upon opening it Christmas Day and setting it up the system displayed a flashing blue light.

While I convinced her to look at PS4 since I had one. She returned the faulty unit and exchanged it for a Xbox One. I couldn't blame her as I'd be upset too thinking I'd got my kids a great gift only to find out it doesn't even work coming out of the box.

Im sure though an issue Sony even has listed in support shows that nothing has or can happen to the Kryptonite version PS4 you claim to sport. /s
http://community.us.playsta...

[BadElf]

@naruga
Its a common thought that having roaches means you're a dirty person.
You could have a clean house...and still have roaches.

[TheUndertaker85]

@BadElf: Exactly. Cockroaches identify three things when finding their preferred environment.

1) Warmth
2) Food
3) Water

Just like many other species. They want to survive. They don't care where so long as their needs are met in one way or the other.

http://pestworldforkids.org...

[V0LT]

cockroaches are attracted to filth.

[AspiringProGenji]

There's a crocoach on your pants

[Brave_Losers_Unite]

I actually ate a few on my trip to Thailand

[MagicBeanz]

Well you made an effort and that's whats important.

[johndoe11211]

That's probably why you have so many crawling out of your ears.

[EatCrow]

Can't believe it but it seems almost the majority dont believe you.

[Trekster_Gamer]

Knows where the best place to take a shit you mean!

[Kojjikaneshiro]

You can keep the cockroaches bro Lol.

[LackTrue4K]

9/10 roaches preferred Sony PlaStation over Xbox brand consoles.
😂

[XanderZane]

Yeah... all my XBox systems are roach free.

[FinalFantasyFanatic]

Roach approved!!!

[TheSaint]

You know most thought that when reading the title.

[TheCommentator]

Well, this explains why we can't seem to get rid of certain PS4 fans from trolling this site. Cockroaches aren't smart... they're just hard to get rid of!

[LastCenturyRob]

Cockroaches eat feces, so.....

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Cockroaches know the best

[Irishguy95]

We#re calling ps fans cockroaches now?

Noice

[HaikusfromBuddha]

They're attracted to garbage. It was just a joke don't kill me pls.

[ShadowKnight]

They'll even risk dying just to live in the PS4

[SilverDemon]

They want some of dat greatness

[dauntingpixel]

if you have an issues with cockroaches getting into your PS4, you have other pretty big freaking issues with cleanliness or you should should consider moving.

[nitus10]

It may come as a shock to you but cockroaches have wings and they are pretty good fliers.

Basically, if you live near a house, apartment etc that has a cockroach infestation then at some stage you are going to get the odd cockroach in your home and since they can get in via small spaces you will have a difficult time completely stopping them.

Sure baits, traps and some ultrasonic (sort of debatable) repellents can reduce cockroaches but they won't completely stop them and if you have electronic devices on the or near the floor then it is highly likely they will get in.

[desertpunk86]

SELF-ENTITLED MILLENNIAL THINKS MOVING IS EASY!

[zuul9018]

Right? Cause you can just terminate your current lease penalty free, find a new place at a reasonable rate within a day, pack all your shit, pay for a moving van or borrow a friends truck, and hook up all your stuff (water, electric, internet) in a day or two.
Im guessing most people are under 18 and live with parents (not an insult) and havent actually rented or owned their own place.

[Cohagen420]

I clean my PS4 Pro with a Q-tip once a week so this type of thing doesn't even have a chance of occurring.

[Allsystemgamer]

That's not enough to keep roaches away.

[jaycptza]

Just get a fumigator in every few months, problem solved

[Cohagen420]

Well they're never in the system, or maybe they're on the Xbox side.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

I'm no repairman, but I'm pretty sure you'd have to have a roach infestation in the first place, to have them crawling in your PS4. But like I said, this isn't coming from an expert.

[nitus10]

Basically, if there is a vent or inlet for airflow on an electronics device most roaches (they come in different sizes) can get in. As for an infestation that does not have to happen in your home, it can be in a badly sealed garbage bin or composter or just a dirty home somewhere in your neighborhood.

Cockroaches have wings and therefore can fly. You can only reduce them but not entirely.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Man you really took what I said seriously huh

[scofios]

Cockroaches know were the exclusives are .

[PhoenixUp]

Exclusive infestation?

[AspiringProGenji]

Greatness is so good it protects them from Raids. I wish I could get into a PS4 the day the nuclear war starts

[Youngindy21]

Because it's trash.

[LIGATURE]

If you got roaches your a crusty sob😂

[DJ_Professor_K]

Their just searching for energon cubes insect icons attack!!!!!

[NecoTehSergal]

Sooo, why are roaches in your house to begin with?

[Elda]

Infestation & filth.

[Elda]

Anyone that has roaches in their PS4 evidently has a roach infestation where they live at.My friend is a exterminator & roaches will hide & breed in all types of electronics because it's warm.Someone with that type of problem needs to move asap because that's nasty.

[Fist4achin]

Yes, that is true about electronics and warmth and when they are searching beyond food and taking residence in electronics, thats quite the problem. They probably shouldve moved before picking up a ps4...

[PlayableGamez-]

Coackroaches love PS4s because it's Trash.
#Scorpio

[Elda]

Your comment is trash.It's evident what's living in your home...smh.

[andrewsquall]

They love that next gen GDDR5 goodness hahaha.

[gangsta_red]

Man, if this is a problem you're experiencing then you need a serious living arrangement change.

Roach infestation on this level is not only disgusting but unhealthy.

Burn it with fire.

[FallenAngel1984]

Would you look at that. All those firmware stability updates and Sony's latest console still got bugs 😅

[SaveFerris]

https://youtu.be/ObpcGNCU94...

[MagicBeanz]

I like how this has been twisted into a "PS4 roach problem" instead of the filthy dirty slob person problem that it actually is. "How do gamers prevent this disgusting and traumatic scenario?" Oh I dont know how about maybe clean your pigsty of a house you filthy disgusting filth person.

[PSN_ZeroOnyx]

Actually cockroaches like ALL electronics

[cyclindk]

That's where I incubate my roach eggs and nymphs until they reach maturity, at which time I gradually introduce them to my roach-pastures, i.e. my refrigerator and pantry, prior to allowing them to roam freely.

PS4 makes one grand roach motel, but the PRO, ultra-deluxe!

Any serious Blattodea-mites out there, go PRO, or go home.

If you are lucky and prefer something a bit more vintage, get a hold of one of the various RROD model Xbox 360s. I recommend removing the optical disc drive altogether, 1) it makes an ample opening for the little darlings, 2) it makes it an all around safer environment, e.g. no scratched wings, or lost limbs! The fewer moving parts the better.

[nicsaysdie]

The same reason everyone else does...
IT'S THE GAAAAAAAMES!

[nucky64]

cockroaches in the house is the problem - clean the f#cking house and there wouldn't be a problem.

[PurpHerbison]

Yeah, I thought this cause I have only lived in areas where a cockroach problem is 110% your fault if it occurs. But thinking about living in the heart of NYC... How would one even stop them from coming out of the subways and eventually roaming into your homes?

[zuul9018]

Why think about people who have a different situation than yours though?

[PurpHerbison]

Because I don't just think about myself, and the whole point was that some people live in areas where it can't be helped.

[zuul9018]

Haha sir i was being sarcastic, maybe i couldve been less subtle i guess. Sorry.

[wannabe gamer]

This is true with pretty much every consumer electronic box. I worked for comcast and they had a room dedicated just to cleaning the old boxes and getting the bugs out of them. in fact if you have a bug problem in your home and you get comcast you can call them and say they caused the bug problem and they wont be able to prove they didnt and will have to pay for exterminators.

[zuul9018]

Is this true? What roughly do you have to say? "Hey i got bugs and its your fault"?This is actually dope if true.
Many people have a pest or insect problem atleast once in their life (seems like a lot of people on this thread never have but w/e) and this is an awesome bit of knowledge if it works. Kinda exploitative but so is the "connect" fee.

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

Kotaku

No clicks for you

[kaiserxblue]

Yep, it suits the PS4 right, after all the cockroaches and the fanboys are basically the same so they are in their element right at home.

[fungusar]

Cockroaches love the PS4, thats a good one.

[fungusar]

How can you not notice that you have cockroaches?

[zuul9018]

You have to HAVE a cockroach before you can NOTICE a cockroach.

[LastCenturyRob]

That explains where N4G gets most of its comments from

[BadElf]

How do you Reply to comments? Only OG comment has the "Reply" link? How do you reply to the other comments?

[mixelon]

You can only comment a couple of posts deep, it's just how the site works.. it's pretty annoying.

[BadElf]

Thanks. That's very dumb!

[mixelon]

Yup, agreed.. everyone ends up having convos like this and getting confused by who's talking to who. :/

[BadElf]

Cockroaches are only attracted to 3 things.
-Food
-Water
-Warm Shelter

Most people think its filth that they are attracted to...but that's just wrong. I hope you "clean" people in these comments don't get them!

[zuul9018]

Nah cause these "clean" people don't eat, drink only soda, and live in unheated basements.

[ASBO-5]

4 things:
- food
- water
- warmth
- bad ass exclusives

[Phoenix76]

Why is this the top news story? This is hardly an epidemic. One shop located in Manhattan is reporting that this is a common occurrence. One shop, in one city ppl

[PhoenixUp]

Don't tell me you can't help but find it amusing that an article about cockroaches is currently the most interesting thing to talk about on this website

[Phoenix76]

Oh believe me pho, I find it hilarious. Mainly because it's so over the f***in top lol but still don't see why it's the top story 😀

[DivineAssault]

Sad.. Poverty stricken areas/apartment buildings have kids in there with their new consoles only to have them ruined too.. Thats not funny

[BadElf]

lol....

[Lynx0207]

That photo reminds me of Persona 5 ;)

[snoopgg]

Its because of all the exclusives

[NotanotherReboot]

That's not a nice thing to call Sony fanboys.

[level 360]

Try this because it is fact. - make sure to place any fragrant scented capsule ( and I mean anything - even a cheap fabric softener placed inside a small plastic bottle for instance ) next to your beloved PS4/or XBox. Cockroaches hate them.

[ASBO-5]

Its because even bugs know Sony is the winning team!

[Sweetbrandigirl]

In order for ones PS4 to be attractive to roaches one would first need to have a roach problem in which case your'e PS4 isn't the only place in your house thats infested. I have NEVER had a roach in my house left alone in my PS4 you some filthy people !