Users report PlayStation 4 error corrupting save files

[MetalSoup]

PlayStation 4 early adopters are experiencing a widespread data corruption error resulting in lost progress and unplayable games, according to frequent reports in a 34-page PlayStation Forum thread.

Joystiq reader "Jim" wrote in to report the loss of 30 hours' worth of progress as a result of a glitch that the PS4 console identifies as "Error CE-34878-0." The bug isn't isolated to a specific game, as PlayStation community members report lost progress across several titles in the PlayStation 4's library, including NBA 2K14, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Battlefield 4, and Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. In rare cases, "CE-34878-0" prevents users from starting any PlayStation 4 application, rendering the console unusable.


PlayStation forum members suggest a variety of solutions to the issue, ranging from save file deletion to a full console replacement. We've reached out to Sony for comment and await a response.

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Hopefully this is not something too serious. I know I would be quite annoyed if I lose several hours of gameplay.

 

[blaaislaai]

Will probably be fixed via a firmware update. Don't think it's hardware related

 

[Deceptor]

Not a single problem my side yet.

 

[Nemesis]

Well that can be upsetting. Do hope they sort it with a firmware update. Can't say that I've read about any such issues under the SA guys that have a PS4.

 

[Tom]

I would love to say that this is why you wait for the bugs to be ironed out... But thats not the reason i dont have a PS4 yet...

But i agree, sounds like it will be foxed with a firmware update... I still wouldnt be happy if it was me though...

 

[XbatousaiX]

There's bound to be software bugs but that still sucks for those loosing there saves.Hopefully they fix it stat.

 

[Nemesis]

Maybe the issue is batch specific? Like those Foxconn employees who claimed they tampered with some batches? Wishfull thinking but I do hope it's not that big an issue to fix.