PS5 CMOS Battery and Xbox Series Register Could Kill Consoles

Over the past several months an extremely concerning report regarding Sony's PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 hardware was shared online. The report alleged that a certain hardware component, a CMOS battery, could disable the PS3 and PS4's ability to play all games offline if the battery died. Now the same test has reportedly been applied to the PlayStation 5, claiming that should the CMOS battery fail the console will be rendered inoperable without an internet connection, bringing into question the PS5's lifespan.

A CMOS battery is a key component in certain hardware. It allows a system to retain key information, specifically time passing, even when a system is powered off. CMOS batteries, like all batteries, don't last forever. Their typical lifespan is anywhere between five and 10 years, or longer in certain circumstances. PlayStation hardware, including the PS3, the PS4, and reportedly the PS5, uses CMOS batteries for this purpose. As such, they're all vulnerable to CMOS batteries going bad and the consequences of that.

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[dimitriusconstantine]

The PlayStation 5 will play physical discs without the CMOS battery. (facts) tested it my self. The only thing is you can't get use digital software, that you purchased.

[MachineMedia]

Great content Man! Subbed! I absolutely share the same sentiments. Sony needs to stop the complacency and get Jim Ryan out of that position. He obvi doesnt look at things from the gamers standpoint. This cmos issue isnt that huge a concern I feel (Id like to see the numbers of failed consoles due to this issue)

[SoldierBoy]

you could just keep up as many servers to meet the limited demand

what are they being cheap?

[Trump-rgsx]

As of now Sony decided to keep the PS3 and PS Vita store open and only close the PSP store.

[mangoexpert]

Even tho i have a ps5 I’m still playing GTA 4 on my ps3

[Lethargy]

It shows how out of touch they are on multiple levels. They don't get that gamers want to play whatever games they want, people want products they paid good money for to work, and not everyone is fortunate enough to have access to or the ability to afford the latest and greatest every few years. Or more likely they don't care based on thier comments about it.

[maxpawa]

no xbox has a cmos on their motherboards!

[miodragjovanovic]

Jimy go home and never run sony this guy is not a gamer and dont understand gaming i have all xbox and sony consoles that came out and now cmos thank you sony