PSA: PS4 fan noise interfering with your enjoyment?

Altho many PS4 owners know this, for those who have just purchased a PS4 for Bloodborne, you might find that the unit's fan noise is annoyingly loud while you play. There are some steps you can take to minimize it:

1. Make sure the PS4 is horizontal (the airflow intake are on the sides).

2. The unit is very sensitive to the temperature around it. If your PS4 lives in a cabinet, you can pull it forward out of the cabinet while you play, so the top and sides are completely unobstructed for maximum heat dispersal. Even gaps of 3-4 inches inside the cabinet may not be enough to keep the fans quiet.

3. If you do pull it out of the cabinet, don't rest it on carpet. Use a flat surface, like a box or short table.

4. Likewise, don't rest it on something else that generates heat (like a stereo receiver/amp) while you play.

For many people, these steps work fine. If you still have issues with fan noise, check other PS4 forums to see what other users have tried to reduce the fan noise.

Enjoy the hunt!