FCC approves PlayStation 4, doesn't get sweltering hot like previous console

Good news, the FCC has approved the PlayStation 4 as a fit device for us to purchase and use. Even better are some statistics that people found that could help out the user experience compared to a PS3.

One of the stats that was released from the FCC checklist was how hot the consoles got when the unit was turned on. Engadget was able to find out what temperatures the unit runs out, and it's around 41-95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Jeffrey Grubb from Venture Beat reports that it's a huge improvement over the PS3, which could reach over 140 degrees and could be dangerous to surrounding units and cables.

The PlayStation 3 runs at around 113 degrees to 131 degrees Fahrenheit. That high temperature occasionally caused the device to fail. It also had the potential to damage other devices if it was running in an enclosed entertainment center. The hot air could get trapped and begin pushing up the temperature above a sweltering 140 degrees Fahrenheit. At that point, the PlayStation 3 and anything else trapped with it (cable boxes, Xbox 360s) are also at a slight risk.

That will be a welcome addition to my neck of the woods. After being open on a decent-sized TV stand, my PS3 now sits in a narrow opening in my dresser under the TV. Every time the unit has been on for a few hours or more, everything in the sock drawer becomes incredibly warm.

[Source: Venture Beat]
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