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PlayStation 3: PS3 makes 3 beeps then shuts off

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:32:17 -0700

PS3 makes 3 beeps then shuts off every time I try to turn it on. it does it like 2 seconds after i turn it on with the red light blinking

⟐ Commented 1월 12, 2026 at 15:32 GMT-7

Nintendo 3DS: Nintendo 3DS Charge but won't turn on.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:23:28 -0700

Hello,

Recently I got a 3ds - The small first version.

When I plugged it into the charger, I noticed the light turn on, but when I try to turn the device on - nothing!

The lights turn off when I press the power buttom and after a few secounds - turn on again without the decive coming to life.

theres no crack on the screen.

Thanks you.

⟐ Commented 12월 19, 2025 at 4:23 GMT-7

Nintendo DS Lite: turn on and then immediately off

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:47:42 -0700

My daughter dropped her ds on the floor and now it will turn on and then immediately off. I tried charging the battery and even replacing it with another good battery from another DS we have, but still the same problem. The right most light turns green when powered on for about 1 second but then shuts off

⟐ Answered 1월 29, 2026 at 13:47 GMT-7

Xbox: xbox Red Blinking Light

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:10:37 -0700

I have an xbox with a red blinking ring around the power button. The disc drive will not open and the main screen says I need to get tech assistence. There is more information on the net about the 360 and diagnosing issues by blink codes... I was wondering if the origenal xbox has similar codes and where i might start the troubleshooting process

⟐ Commented 10월 04, 2023 at 18:10 GMT-7

Nintendo DS Lite: When plugged up, DS won't charge

Wed, 07 May 2025 08:14:36 -0700

We have a DS lite that won't charge. When its plugged up orange light flashes on then immediately goes out. Tried replacing battery but still doesn't work.

⟐ Commented 5월 07, 2025 at 8:14 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Why wont my ps4 start up

Mon, 20 May 2024 04:37:30 -0700

hi i have a ps4 it was working perfect then i got cranky and pulled the power cord out (not angry at ps4) and a usb charge cable for controller after a while of cooling down i pluged back in and the message comes up cannot start the ps4 connect the dualshock 4 using the usb cable and then press the ps button = done next message says connect a usb storage device that contains an update file for reinstallation for version 4.50 or later. you can download the update file for reinstallation from playstation.com. done that pressed ok and please wait then says the update file cannot be used?? (CE-34788-0) press cancel and turns off

⟐ Commented 5월 20, 2024 at 4:37 GMT-7

Wii Balance Board: Why won't my Balance Board turn on?

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:22:34 -0700

No matter what I do, my Balance Board will not power on. I press the power button and it does not light up or turn on.

⟐ Commented 1월 18, 2026 at 16:22 GMT-7

Nintendo 3DS: My games will not load

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:47:57 -0700

I cannot play games on my 3ds. When I put a game in the 3ds does not load or even recognize the game. This happens with all games not just one particular game. I have inspected my games and the pins are not the problem. Help please

⟐ Answered 1월 23, 2026 at 10:47 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller 1697: Xbox One Controller is Flashing Slowly and Won't Work.

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:46:33 -0700

So, last night, I turned off my console for the night and went to bed. This morning, I tried to turn the controller (and the console) back on to play. The console worked fine, and started right up. However, my controller started to blink slowly, and none of the buttons work. I've tried syncing it, changing the batteries, and unplugging the console, but it's still blinking. It only stops after I take a battery out, or leave it alone for a while. But if I press it's power button, it just blinks away (slowly, if that matters). Help?

⟐ Answered 1월 08, 2025 at 8:46 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Why does my PS4 overheat & turn off after opening any game?

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 01:29:11 -0700

My PS4 is turning off immediately after I open up any game, disc-based or not. The PS4 first gives an on-screen warning that the PS4 is overheating, shortly followed by the light bar on the PS4 flashing a red color, 3 beeps, then a black screen. It does not, however, immediately turn off when I am on the main screen, only when I open up a game. Does anyone have any idea why this is happening? (Additional information: it's the optical drive/HDD area which is overheating, and every time I turn the PS4 back on, it searches the HDD in the same fashion as though I installed a new one, and comes up with the error message that the PS4 what not shut down properly.)

Thanks in advance!

EDIT (2020.04.22): First off, wow I did not realize people even looked at this thread. Second, I want everyone to know I ended up sending my console to Sony, who kindly repaired it even after the warranty had expired (IIRC I only paid for shipping, it’s been so long IDEK). Thank you to Tronics as well as the many people who I have neglected these past (wow) 4 years for your wonderful tips, and best of luck to those who may have this problem in future. Stay savvy.

⟐ Commented 12월 26, 2024 at 1:29 GMT-7

Xbox One: Why is my Xbox one keep turning off and on with the sensor beeping? X

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:49:57 -0700

Xbox keeps turning off and on soon as I press the power button. Beeps a couple times then turns on. Xbox green screen shows up then it powers back off. The power brick light turns white and when it shuts off it turns orange

⟐ Commented 11월 27, 2025 at 13:49 GMT-7

Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP: Charge light goes on then off

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:19:11 -0700

I plug in my charger and the charging light flashes on for about a second before it turns off. I'm pretty sure it's not the charger because it works with another GBA SP, though that one is a slightly different model.

The model that isn't working is the newer one, with the brighter screen. I don't know if that has anything to do with the problem. It's also not the battery because it works in my other GBA SP, the older model.

⟐ Commented 2월 23, 2026 at 20:19 GMT-7

PSP 3000: Why cant I connect to internet.. not supported

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:05:26 -0700

Trying to use my cellphone hotspot is WPA2 PSK but reads its not supported .is there a way to make it work or all PSP are the same in wi/fi connection .I have psp3001

⟐ Commented 12월 14, 2018 at 12:05 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: My PS3 disc is stuck, how can I get it ejected?

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 14:52:13 -0700

I got the dreaded YLLOD with a disc still inside.

Yes, I have seen the help here about the fan cycle. It doesn't work for me—it just goes to yellow. Is there any other way apart from dismantling my PS3?

⟐ Commented 3월 24, 2024 at 14:52 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: My ps4 won't start up?

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:43:03 -0700

I bought a ps4 second hand for Christmas got my husband this year. However it won't turn on. I push the power button and a beep and a Blue light comes on for a second and then it dies. I'm not sure what I can do?

⟐ Commented 12월 17, 2025 at 9:43 GMT-7

DualShock 3: I can fix my PS3 controller without opening it? Random Pressing Button

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:32:45 -0700

My controller is pressing buttons randomly for itself, like a problem that has been posted before:

Why does my controller randomly presses buttons?

I've already opened the controller, and I haven't seen anything weird or abnormal in it. And in that previous post, the guy doesn't say what worked for him. Is there a way to fix this problem that has been proven to work? Or, do I just need to buy a new one?

⟐ Commented 1월 13, 2024 at 12:32 GMT-7

Nintendo DSi: Charge indicator blinking orange, will not power up

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:01:54 -0700

Cracked open my sons DSi to look into the right shoulder button not functioning. Put it back together and button still not functional. Opened it up again to clean button better, now the DSi will not power up and the orange charge light only blinks when plugged into wall charger. When I hit the power button, the blue light comes on for a second or two then goes out. Left it charging overnight with no success. Is it more likely that the battery now needs to be replaced or did I damage some internal component the second time I cleaned it?

⟐ Answered 2월 02, 2026 at 13:01 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Directional buttons not responsive

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:25:29 -0700

On my original PS4 controller (got another one when I upgraded to PS4 Pro), the up, down, left and right buttons just one day decided they didn't want to work anymore. I've tried resetting the controller, a number of times, with the same result, which leads me to believe it's not the signal to the PS4 but rather something within the controller itself. I'm not too keen on opening it up and it could not be the buttons themselves anyway but maybe a cable that goes from that area to the rest of the controller? Does anyone have any DIY advice before I break down and pay a bench fee?

⟐ Commented 7월 17, 2025 at 22:25 GMT-7

Nintendo 3DS: japanese region 3ds how do I change to english

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 09:53:58 -0700

have a Nintendo 3ds bought in japan it however is in Japanese, how do i switch it into English?

⟐ Commented 4월 08, 2023 at 9:53 GMT-7

Xbox 360 S: Why dose my xbox say play dvd instead of saying play game?

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:27:10 -0700

i replaced my old disk drive with a new one and as i put in a game, it says play dvd. so when i click on that it tries to play a movie but goes o a wite screen that says xbox 360. i have already tried swapping the old board with the new disk dive and it would just say "open tray" as it did before. what should i do? or how should i fix it?

⟐ Commented 1월 30, 2024 at 10:27 GMT-7