Is Final Fantasy XIII Causing YLOD?

Numerous reports have been hitting internet forums, twitter, and other social networks, that Playstation 3 gamers have been getting the Yellow Light of Death after playing Final Fantasy XIII on the Playstation 3. The first reports started cropping up a few days ago, and recently more users have been saying they had the problem. These incidents seem to be isolated although we found others complaining about recently getting the YLOD but were unsure if FFXIII was the cause or not. The reports below are the actual screengrabs of the complaints.

[Cmen]

Guess its the "superior graphics" the ps3 version has lol and guess they fixed the RROD

Edit: Fake??? why would so many people complain if it was fake?

[Sony Always Wins]

However, I heard it was causing RROD like 33% of he xboxs get

[Young Capwn]

This game isn't crashing anything but my mind from the boringness... especially after playing GOW3...

[HolyOrangeCows]

Man, all of these crappy sites like Kotaku and this are doing some damage control.

Question Mark Journalism FTL.

[Bot Smasha]

This is fake its obvious i can imagine rrod tho.

[HolyOrangeCows]

ZOMG! A Guy on Twitter and Yahoo answers said their PS3s broke while playing FF13! What a solid case for the belief that it is causing the YLOD; an ENTIRE two people on the internet!!

[Bathyj]

I resent the phrase "YLoD"

"(Insert colour) Light of Death" is an Xbox exclusive.

Its an offshoot of the M$ exclusive "(Insert Colour) Screen of Death."

[AAACE5]

They were probably just really old Ps3's that finally got worn out!Happens to all systems with movable parts.

@Cmen... I had a feeling I would see a comment like that! With all the hat from either side, I knew it was bound to show up when I read the title.

[boodybandit]

Just more negative nonsense to entice hits.
I have been gaming like a madman on my PS3 the past several weeks. Anyone that has me on their friends list will tell you. I got platinum on 3 games (Uncharted 2, Dante's Inferno and Ratchet and Clank), almost got platinum on Darksiders, and NFS Shift and I have been playing BFBC2 like crazy since it launched. I must have logged roughly 250 hours in that short amount of time on my original 60g fatty and have never had one issue with it.

This is pure crap. Hardware failures happen when they happen for no rhyme or reason. They just happen. Most of this is probably false reports just to discredit the opposition of the people claiming this is an issue. I'm sure a couple or maybe few people had issues but not worth writing articles over.

[DMason]

Of course FF is going to be blamed, its what everyone is playing. Its like when people were complaining that CODMW2 gave them problems.

But in all honesty, my PS3 died a week ago. It was a 40gb fat model. Maybe earlier models are starting to develop problems.

Reflow the cpu and gpu, and youre good to go for a couple months at least.

[GrandTheftZamboni]

When I was playing FFXIII on my PS3, it started raining in my area. I don't know if it was caused by the game, but it happened at the same time.

[DMason]

I lol'ed a bit there. That's exactly what it is, coincidence.

[BISHOP-BRASIL]

I won't say those guys are lying. I still have a perfect working copy of GOW Collection that won't run on my all other games wise perfect working launch 60GB PS3 and don't matter how much I say it's true and it's happening to one of my PSN friends too, people only call me a liar...

The best of help I could find was lowering the PS3 working resolution to 720p, that got me past the 1st GOW boss but it still freeze in athens EVERY TIME. GOW 2 looks ok (but I didn't tried much, no point playing 2 before 1).

Back on topic, I have friends playing the JP version of FFXIII and heard no complains so far. So I'm not aware of the problem neigher do I have a solution... Sorry.

PS: any help with GOW Collection would be appreciated. Have tested the copy in 3 other consoles and my own runs my other 30 games fine. PSN ID: Bishop-sp, friend's ID: PIZZALOGAN

[DaTruth]

This game doesn't even stress my PS3 at all, just a quiet hum from the fan. When I dropped in GOW3, the fan sounded like a turbo jet!

I call Bullish or coincidence or butthurt gaming new fanboys!

@GTStreetcar: LMAO!!! Were you pushing weather control orbs in the game!

[vhero]

OMG first people say it causes crashing and now YLOD? 360 fanboys are REALLY jealous that PS3 got the superior version aren't they?? I know 3 people who traded in their 360 versions soon as they found out using the same old crappy excuses like the game was crap and never liked Final Fantasy anyways. Yet they had it pre-ordered since they heard about it.. It's comical but not unusual for 360 fans to stoop so low.. NO particular game can cause YLOD its a GENERAL hardware fault if any game could have done it I think Uncharted 2 would have done it a LONG time ago FOOLS.

MY YLOD on my first PS3 happened while playing the simpsons video game you think I should post all around the net saying that game causes YLOD?? I had 3 360s and 1 PS3 die on me so far since launch I do share my console with my son though so its on nearly all day.

[math]

There are people complaining about it on Twitter, Yahoo answers, Gamespot Forums, GameFaqs, Game Trailers, must be fake...

[FanboyAttack]

This was trending on Twitter.

[poe]

Someone had this on Yahoo answers.

[wicko]

Sorry, but this has nothing to do with the game, and everything to do with playing for extended periods of time..

[Tony-A]

Tell it to stop.

[Myst]

*just looks at the title of the article and continues staring for what seems to be ages. Then takes a look at the name of the site and sighs*

Well first of all look at the second image, 60 GB. Now The Playstation 3 is considerably more reliable than the 360 that is a given, but the 60s seem to be fading out of existence for some. Whether or not this is caused due to Final Fantasy XIII can be up for debate, but I think it's more than likely just a coming of age type of deal for this one.

The first picture doesn't list the model they have before it went out, people really should post all the information. The model number is definitely needed in this one.

[edit]
Edited for Grammar.

[math]

Honestly, does it really matter what console is more reliable than others. That's not really the point here. The point is that some people are having problems with their system and some of them are finding a direct correlation between that and Final Fantasy XIII.

[Myst]

It was used for the sake of argumentative purpose, though I could have done without it I suppose that I will admit. What is still missing though is information crucial information. Model number, how long they played, how long they have had it. I could certainly go search through Yahoo! Answers and various other places to find this, but why? This sort of stuff should be presented and the conclusion should be made from presented facts.

[math]

I agree it would definitely be better to see a clear picture, but I don't think you actually will unless it starts affecting more people. That's when common denominators can then be found. If in fact that ends up happening.

[Myst]

That is true, and something of this magnitude may not actually get a very clear picture. Then again how many people have actually been affected before this article was submitted? That's something I'm quite curious of now after discussing this with you.

[Strikepackage Bravo]

Actually the YLOD is far closer to criminal than RROD since Sony continues to lie about the number of units effected by YLOD. 3% is pure B.S.

The YLOD issue is way bigger than what anyone is admitting, and rather than speak up about how big the issue is so that Sony will be forced to acknowledge the design flaw and PAY for the repairs via a warranty extension, moronic PS3 fanboys simply hide the truth by covering for Sony and quietly paying the money to have their units repaired.

[wicko]

Right and you have numbers to backup this claim?

You haven't the slightest clue about how many YLODs there have been, and that makes your claim complete BS. Even if the amount claimed was only half the actual amount or a third or even a quarter, RROD was *far* more widespread, and the proof for that is Microsoft amending their warranty agreements (which cost them quite a bit of money). You don't do that if your console meets or is below expected failure rates.

[Biggest]

Karnov is right. If they keep lying, people will keep buying 60GB PS3 and then they will lose their money having to buy more and more and more. I wish Sony would just get rid of all those new 60GB PS3s and make slim models only. Hold on. Getting a message in my super secret earpiece. . .

Turns out Sony doesn't sell those anymore. No one is going to get swindled out of their money here.

[ClownBelt]

They play non stop because the game is really good.

Take some break numbnuts.

[FanboyAttack]

I agree that might be what's causing if it's at all related.

[eggbert]

My friend went through like 12 hours straight on two different occasions with that game and his PS3 is fine.

The people's PS3's who are breaking were probably in bad condition before they got FFXIII and the game just worsened the problem for them.

[siliticx]

My PS3 has been opened since the launch. i JUST finished it (credits rolling atm) and i call this freezing/YLOD crap fake.

[cool cole]

That's why you buy God of War 3 instead.

[kvg88]

would fud like this get approved; flame bait at its finest.

[PirateNinjaBunny]

No

[Neo604]

The name of the website is so obvious.

Attackofthexbots.com

[math]

Yeah only a true "xbot" site would have a story that is titled
"God of War III might be the best game ever made" It's true.

[SJL480]

Mine ylod about 2 days ago I just figured it was her time. She had been a good one. It went out during WKC (great game) but I had played FFXIII (good game) earlier that day. Is this supposed to be instant or it just happens after FFXIII is played.

[xHarvey]

My PS3 got YLOD 2 years ago while I was playing COD4. Does COD4 cause YLOD? idk.

[ps3rulz]

My fatty 60gb got the ylod while listening to foo fighters.
Do the foos cause ylod???? lol

[Bot Smasha]

Fake

[Death]

FFXIII and God of War 3 are both causing more PS3 failures. This has nothing to do with the games, but is a result of increased use causing increased reports of failures. It happens on both Xbox 360 and PS3 when ever a high profile game comes out that sells very well. I'm surprised people are still shocked by this.

-Death

[SJL480]

Makes sense. I was just hoping against hope that It would mean it was a fixable error without a repair cost. I miss my baby /cry.

On a less depressing note has anyone used gophermods for ps3 repair, the reviews seem good and the price isn't bad.

[stonecold1]

ps3 60gb works fine and its 3 years next week never had a problem never had no problems with final fantasy 13 at all and no glitches at all every thing fine for me

[Nicholas Cage]

i think because the 360 and ps3 versions breeded together and they made a retarded baby....mostly the 360's fault.

[ChaoFun]

what is ylod?

[PeptoBismol]

Yellow Light of Death

[BYE]

A marketing campaign set up by Microsoft to distract people from RROD.

[Def Warrant]

Here we go again. Apparently every new game new major released game causes ps3's around the world to malfunction lol. Give it a rest.

And even if it did it's probably a small percentage of older ps3 models.

[Noob]

Is Final Fantasy XIII Causing YLOD?
Can the PS3 Really Do Everything?
Am I Really a Noob?

Answers in the link below ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[spectyre]

I have the exact same suit ;P

[ironmonkey]

man haters will do anything to bring up rumors. the problem is that they dont have a life. like i said before their just wasting internet space.

[OpenGL]

These "so and so game broke my console" stories are all utter crap. It just so happened that your console failed when you were playing that specific game due to the system being unreliable. The console would have broken regardless of what game is inside it.

My fat PS3 got the YLOD a few weeks ago and I decided to repair it myself since it was out of warranty. Unfortunately the YLOD returned two days ago and this time the "reflow" process had no effect, forcing me to purchase a new PS3 Slim. FYI, I have never played Final Fantasy XIII on any platform.

[fr0sty]

Death hit the nail on the head with #13. increased use = increased likelyhood of failure, no matter what console you are using.

[Sigh]

someone pulling alotta BULLSHI to block FFXIII PS3 edition from getting sales, LOL. First its freezing, now its YLOD, LMAO.

[Dark-vash]

I had sound freezing, for the first time, yesterday on the first fight after loading!

I'm 34h into the game, expect for that fight, everything has been working flawlessly

It's a very good game, btw :D

[Sigh]

I'll get it soon, but I'm getting GOW3 first later this week.

[jdktech2010]

Well, I hope not...I'm about 2 hours in and haven't played in a week since I visited parents and only had a 13 in sdtv to play on there. Tried but didn't want to cheapen the cutscenes and experience without playing it on my 32" 1080i.......so I get that and GOW 3 to go through with Gamefly......can't wait

[SnukaTheMan]

Didn't believe it until it happened to me...like all doubters of every console problem.

[NexGen]

Well, while I don't know about FFXIII killing ps3's (no problems here) I do firmly believe that Dynasty Warriors/Samurai Warriors/Orochi caused my two red-rings (Original Elite model, both deaths). I am afraid to play the Warriors games now! I did trade in my repaired Elite for a shiny new arcade though, no problems so far (8 months in) and I have 1000'd Empires 6. Who knows.

[Vagrant_1]

Funny my son did get ylod after starting FF13 on his 60gig but I doubt it was because of the game. It's more likely his abuse on his console, he just didnt take care of it and some hardware issues that really cause the ylod.

[Biggest]

I also heard that after playing FFXIII and smoking a cigarette you have a higher chance of getting cancer. Better hurry up and get a 360.

[Jihaad_cpt]

Wouldn't it have caused this in with the Japanese version? No it didn't. I'm sure in Japan it would have been the same. I'm not going to take American media serious anymore What rubbish. If anyone believes this they are... (Fill in the blank)

[Meryl]

this is only happening to older units, like the 60gb ps3's, which probably was on their way out even before they played FF XIII to death, also, I know a couple of friends who have x360's (pre jasper) who have got RROD as well from playing too much FF XIII.
as for me i own ps slim and i play it for 12 hours per day, not one problem, no YLOD, so I don't think it is all FF XIII's fault, it just means if you have an older system make sure you be careful how long you spend on gaming

[uso]

!!!!!crazy people the game is out in Japan since 2009, but only now that was released in the rest of the world and began to cause Ylod. sure it's a timed virus engineered by microsoft to kill only the PS3 in the rest of the world!!!!!!!!!

[Marty8370]

Jealous bots make up this crap.

Jump Out, Play B3yond

MOVE over LAGTAL

[Twiky]

But I'm not sure if it was the game. Maybe the 12 hours a day and NO cleaning since release day could have add up to it ;)

None the less it happened while grinding the adamantamai.

Nice gamimg y'all.

Edit: I was playing the Japanese version.

[xg-ei8ht]

Many things can affect hardware.

Heat being one of them.

Dust being another.

Poor ventalation.

That applies to all hardware.

Hoover the PS3.

My PC gets caked in dust.

How about this.

I once had a dvd drive that would not work anymore, i checked the connection, ide, power connecters,bios. etc.

Then when i removed dvd, it had some dust in between the the pins at the back, i took it out and the drive worked.

Just goes to show, things go wrong.

[Senden]

Is the article writer an attention grabber looking for cheap hits by making yet ANOTHER flamebait article igniting the yawnfest that is the console losers (aka fanboys)? YES!

[redsquad]

Hmmmm, been out in Japan for some time now on PS3, yet this just happens to occur on the multiplatform Western version were sales are more 'important'.

How strange....