I know this sounds wild, but I'm genuinely concerned and hoping for some technical insights. My PS4 shorted and sparked, which led it to acting up—lagging, overheating, and glitching out. Initially, I figured it was a hardware issue. But strange things started happening afterward. My phone, plugged into the same outlet, began lagging and heating up. Then my TV and even USB drives started showing signs of malfunction. What's really unsettling is that if I take a USB stick from the PS4 setup and connect it to a different device, that device also starts having problems. It's like this issue is spreading, either through electrical connections or firmware corruption. I'm not saying it's a malware issue; rather, I suspect something along the lines of EMI interference might be at play. I need help from engineers who understand these kinds of electrical faults or anyone who might have experienced something similar. It really feels like there's a digital virus that no one is addressing. Ask me anything; I've documented everything since day one!
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This kind of situation often leads to overthinking. Try isolating your devices and check your power supply first. If the shop didn’t report issues with your PS4 afterward, that might mean the problem is on your end.
For sure, tracking devices and their behavior is key! Understanding your power supply experiences is crucial.
It sounds like you're dealing with electrical issues in your home rather than a digital virus. I recommend calling an electrician to check your outlets and wiring. It's quite common for electrical problems to mess with sensitive devices, especially if they're all hooked up to the same circuit. Also, using surge protectors could help prevent any further damage.
Yeah, surge protectors are a good call! You really can’t underestimate how unstable house wiring can affect everything plugged in, especially with modern tech.
Definitely get an electrician's input. If your whole setup is having problems, it might not just be the PS4.
It seems a bit crazy to think a PS4 could infect other devices. You're likely experiencing a case of a faulty outlet or power supply that started with your console. Definitely get it checked out rather than worrying about some electrical virus!
Yeah, I’ve never heard of anything like that happening before. Electricity doesn’t work like software!
Exactly! Unless you’ve got some serious and rare electrical fault, it’s likely just a chain reaction of damaged components.
Honestly, this sounds a bit paranoid to me. Electronics can have weird failures that seem interconnected, but they usually stem from the same electrical problems. I doubt there's an actual ‘virus’ spreading. The most I’d suspect is your PS4 messed up your outlet, which made other devices act glitchy.
Yeah, it’s unlikely that there’s anything contagious about it. Just hope it’s not serious wiring issues in your house!
Right, I think focusing on getting your home electrical checked is more crucial than chasing this virus idea. It could save you a lot of trouble down the line.
Agreed. Isolating devices could give you clearer answers about where the issue really lies!