I treated myself to a GAEMS Vanguard for a birthday a few years back. This portable gaming case for consoles has been used more times than I can count. For those who aren’t familiar with this wonderful device, it’s a portable case that you can carry your consoles in. It also has an HD monitor embedded inside, so you can literally game anywhere as long as there is an outlet. It works fabulously with all my consoles, but for some reason, there’s an issue it has only with the PlayStation 4.
Occasionally, when turning on the GAEMS case and the PS4 system, the screen will scramble and flash white, red, or even green. If this happens, the only way I found to fix it was to turn everything off, turn on the GAEMS case first, and then the PS4. I went to GAEMS support about it, and their suggestion was that the HDMI cable was bad. If that wasn’t it, ship the case to them for repairs. Fairly certain most people would like to avoid that.
Lo and behold, there is a way to fix the problem without turning everything off. The issue is not with the HDMI cable at all, but with the power brick the GAEMS case power cable uses. You won’t need any technical know how to fix it, so don’t fear you’ll need to tap into your inner electrician to solve the issue. Essentially, you need to reset the power brick, and everything will be kosher and happy.
- Just in case, check your HDMI cable. Replace it (while the PS4 and GAEMS case are still turned on) with another and see if that fixes the problem. If not, it’s a power brick dilemma.
- Leave the PS4 turned on. This won’t hurt it, and you’ll see results instantly.
- Unplug the GAEMS case directly from the outlet.
- Wait about 5-10 seconds, and then plug it back in.
- Turn on the GAEMS case.
Vóila! It’s so simple, it’s rather ridiculous! If the flashing screen happens again, just do this again. Since I did this miraculous treatment, I have not had the flashing screen issue at all.
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Keri Honea
I'd really love to see another Resistance title, even though I know Insomniac has said they're done with the series. I also want to see a return of Syphon Filter. My husband absolutely loved those games.
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Chandler Wood
I second Resistance making a return. Such a great shooter with a unique premise. There really wasn't anything else quite like it. Great PS3 memories with that game. Most of the other stuff I would want to bring back up is already being revived in some way, like Psychonauts (yes, I know, not a PlayStation exclusive), Crash Bandicoot, and the slew of classics that are coming back. If I wanted to mention an off the wall one, I would say we need another Legend of Dragoon, or entry into the Parasite Eve series. Both of those are fond memories of my PS1 days.
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Zarmena Khan
Resistance for me. Played the friggin daylights out of that game.
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Steve Bitto
SOCOM. The franchise (pre-SOCOM 4) is quite unique compared to the other shooters out there now and the long legs of Rainbow Six Siege show that there's still a market for strategic shooters. Recreate the classic maps and modes fans remember with new content sprinkled in and you've got a hit on your hands.
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Michael Briers
Resistance, hands down. Big fan of that series from the beginning and I thought Insomniac built a fairly rich sci-fi universe that's still begging to be explored. The three main titles were fairly diverse, too—Fall of Man had its horror moments, and I loved the alternate history, but Resistance 3 came packing a really poignant, memorable story.
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Cameron Teague
Suikoden. I would also second a return to Legend of Dragoon or Arc the Lad. Oh and add a White Knight Chronicles collection on PS4, with the PSP game Origin included.
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Mack Ashworth
Resistance. Played it to death on my mate's expensive-as-hell launch day PS3, but would like a chance to own it myself. Trilogy remaster, please!
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Blake Grundman
I would love to see a NEW Wipeout sequel. None of this HD re-release garbage...
