Got it at 12:30pm, it was dead by 2:30pm.

After I got it set up, I was able to get the 1.50 update installed and my PSN ID set up. I browsed the store a little, and put in Killzone Shadow Fall.

The disc spun up, and it immediately went black. Shut down completely.

Now when I press the power button, the power indicator comes on for 3-5 seconds, then it dies again, with a single electrical click sound. It doesn't even stay on long enough for me to get to recovery mode.

Currently on hold with Sony, to see how they advise that I proceed. I'll keep you guys informed.

Post Crisis Edit:

• I returned the defective unit to Amazon (refund), got a replacement from the Sony store. The new unit works fine.
• Sony store said they would replace defective units, from any retailer. Confirm this with your store before trying it, though.
• If your PS4 dies, and it is your "Primary PS4" and you cannot make your new PS4 your primary (the next problem I had), go to https://account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/ , sign in, go to Account > Media and Devices > Deactivate All Devices. You cannot deactivate a PS4 that is dead at this moment without doing this.

That is shitty. Hopefully its a simple fix. Like HDMI housing just being bent.

I bought two currently and my brother and I have been playing separate for hours with no issues. Sucks man.

I can't afford a PS4 and now something inside of me doesn't work as well as it used to. That's kind of the same?

That fucking sucks :/

The kids and I just spent a few hours playing Lego Marvel and we had no issues either. I also purchased my games digitally this go round. Think I may just do that this generation.

I am very grateful I havent had any issues as well. Let us know about how easy the warranty process is, just in case. I have the next 5 days off from work so I will be stress testing this beast!

It seems that there is a solution that involves removing the HDD and turning it on. I'd like to get input from Sony before I try something like that, but I've been on the phone for about 40 minutes.

Oof that's rough

Worse for you. If you want to talk about we can always chat. :)

Sucks to have a faulty PS4, but call the reseller and have it replaced. It will be just a few days to have a new one, and in the end of the generation it won't matter at all, and probably you won't even remember your hassle.

Mine didn't work out of the box. I just get a flashing blue light on top and no progress no matter what I do.

Does yours turn back off after a few seconds too?

@jeust:

I got it through Amazon, so that should be easy, and probably what I should do before I send it back to Sony.

Good luck duder

@psylah: no , it just stays in the flashing blue light state. The power button doesn't respond either and I can't load it in safe mode.

Shitty. Good luck, duder.

Best of luck.

Sorry to hear that. Man do I hope this is not a common occourance like the Red Ring problem on the 360.

I also have to say that I have been laughed at for warning people about buying launch systems. This is why I wait a year before buying a game system.

Sounds like KoF XIII time

1 hour on the phone, haven't talked to a human yet. The projected time was 10-15 minutes.

Their online chatroom thing on the support site was disabled. That's how swamped Sony is right now.

How widespread is this issue? I know they said .4% but goddamn.

My bf4 data is corrupt preventing me from playing at all

I haven't played in months and months. SF3?

Yeah. You should get in touch with Amazon.

.4% of the PS4 release should be quite a shitstorm.

Amazon doesn't have any units in stock to do a replacement so all I can do is a return with them. They did offer me a $10 promo certificate though. Considering I have an Xbox One coming next week (Dead Rising 3) and the game I really need to have my PS4 before is Infamous, which comes out in March, I'll probably just do that. Major launch day bummer though. At least now I have a good excuse to pick up the new Ratchet and Clank and return Knack.

Best of luck fixing the issues dude!

I tell ya hearing about all these issues almost makes me glad I didn't get a launch console.

It makes me glad they launch on the 29th in Europe so I have time to change my mind.

Hour and a half on hold, jesus christ.

That sucks. I feel bad for you right now. I know what that is like.

Sorry to hear it dude. With the luck I'm having this month, this'll probably happen to me if Amazon and UPS ever find my missing launch edition and deliver it.

Wow dude... Good luck.

Hung up after 1 hour 53 minutes of hold. This thing is going back to amazon, as soon as I can get to a printer.

That sucks.

Do you think you're going to try to get a replacement soon? Are you going to return it and get an XBox? Or are you going to wait a bit before jumping back into the new console pool?

Hopefully Amazon will send me another PS4 post-haste, otherwise I'll just go back into the WoW hole for another 5 years.

Well if it makes you feel any better, Killzone doesn't look that great of a game.

Sorry to hear that. I'm in the same boat as you.

Mine never worked. During the two hour hold for support I tried different TVs, cables, etc.

I hope you don't have to return it :)

@psylah: They wont send any out they are out of stock. I am in the same boat.

Sorry duder that sucks. I've had mine on for a few hours and it's been working all right. I hope it doesn't share the same fate.

They are swamped with silly calls like "i cant remember my login info for PSN". my friend who bought one with me called for that reason, and the agent said they were getting almost nothing but those particular calls

That blows. I'm really sorry that happened to you, but really glad I didn't buy a launch console.

I had the same issue, but I had played other stuff. Now, was the Killzone disc in at boot or what? Because I had that exact problem when I booted the ps4 with the disc in. When I took out the disc and shut down/turned on the thing it had no issues. Then I threw in the disc and played it no problem. Did you try something along those lines?

It was up and running, and I was signed into PSN and everything. 1.50 firmware was installed.

I put the Killzone disc in, I heard it spinning, and then the whole unit just powered down.

Alright, I'm returning it to Amazon. @fearbeard is right, I can't get a replacement through Amazon, they are probably backed up through next year on preorders. I'm getting a refund.

I have more PS4s preordered, and even though I could easily go buy another one, I don't even WANT to buy one until there are clear answers as to why this happens, if it's preventable, and if I can be assured that I'm not going to be stuck in an endless loop of buying and returning units.

I've been reading a lot of forum entries about failing PS4s, anyone seen any articles about it?

This is bad. This is REALLY BAD.

@psylah: I hope to see some actual stories on this.

Why is this REALLY BAD? I'm sorry he had problems, but the problem he describes is not widespread. There will be a few bad eggs.

RIP

I am a unique and special snowflake.

I'm sorry to hear that, homie. If you get another one, I hope it works out for ya.

All these stories have me dreading Monday evening's package. Fuuuuuuuuuck.

You're doing the smart thing by dealing with Amazon. Sony has the worst customer support I've ever dealt with in my entire life.