Playstation 4 is the ideal "home" for cockroaches

PlayStation 4 game consoles face a fairly hidden problem, but one that can lead to further damage to devices.

Patrick Che, the co-founder of a New York repair shop, notes that he often finds coins inside the optical drive of consoles or stranger objects, but what strikes him most is the number of times he has found cockroaches. inside the devices.

PS4, a magnet for cockroaches

Apparently, the problem of cockroaches inside the PlayStation 4 is so frequent that the store began to charge an additional fee of $ 25 for cleaning the units with cockpots.

Given the statements of Patrick, who assured that he faces PS4 consoles with roaches at least once a week, other technicians have appeared who have claimed that almost half of the devices are infested with roaches.

Just PS4 or Xbox One too?

There are several reasons why the PlayStation 4 is the roaches' favorite device over the Xbox One. According to several experts, the design of the PS4 is much easier for bugs, since the holes for ventilation are wider. and facilitate their entry into the interior.

Also, the PlayStation 4 heats up much more than the Xbox One, due to its internal power supply. We must not forget the fact that a console is usually placed on the floor or in a small or closed place. All these factors are decisive for cockroaches, which prefer to make room for themselves in consoles to stay protected and warm.

Can cockroaches affect the operation of the PS4?

The problem is that these consoles are not brought to cleaning by the will of the users, but stop starting. As roaches settle and hatch, they begin to leave traces of "dirt" on the console components, preventing them from working properly. Some roaches also end up having the bad luck of being burned by the power supply.

In a repair shop like Patrick Che's, cockroach-affected consoles typically receive a new power supply and then undergo ultrasonic cleaning that will remove any traces of cockroach.

If you want to avoid this scenario, it is recommended that you store your PS4 in an open space and in a higher place so that cockroaches cannot reach it.