Evo 2023 Experiences PlayStation 5 USB Port Melting Incidents
Evo 2023, renowned for being one of the largest fighting game tournaments, saw an impressive turnout of over 11,000 participants engaging in thrilling matches across various games like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 7, Mortal Kombat 11, Guilty Gear Strive, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.
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| Evo 2023 Experiences PlayStation 5 USB Port Melting Incidents |
However, amidst the excitement, a concerning issue emerged. Multiple reports surfaced regarding PlayStation 5 USB ports melting and causing damage to attendees' input devices. It appears that this melting occurs when participants unplug their controllers from the console, and in some unfortunate cases, pieces of the console's plastic have adhered to the plugs.
Thankfully, the primary damage seems to be inflicted on the PlayStation 5 rather than the controllers themselves. Nonetheless, some participants have encountered difficulties, needing to resort to tweezers and screwdrivers to remove the melted plastic from their controllers.
The problem seems to be more prominent with the back USB ports of the PlayStation 5, which are positioned near the console's exhaust system. Plugging controllers into these ports potentially results in plastic melting due to the heat generated by the console.
Numerous individuals at Evo 2023 have recounted similar incidents of melted plugs and excessive heat emanating from their PlayStation 5 consoles. Some have speculated that this issue could be linked to faulty PlayStation 5 units, as consoles are supposed to shut down when they reach dangerous heat levels.
Concerned by these developments, event organizers and community members have issued warnings to participants, urging them to exercise caution when using the back USB ports of the PlayStation 5. Some have even suggested using Xbox Series or PC as alternatives to avoid encountering these problems.
As a result of these melting USB port incidents, serious questions have been raised about the PlayStation 5's heat dissipation capabilities and overall durability, particularly during intense gaming tournaments like Evo 2023.