We’ve all been there – you’ve been getting really stuck in to your shiny new game, the one you’ve been looking forward to playing for months – then, suddenly, disaster strikes.
Your treasured console suddenly breaks down, leaving you unable to play any of the games you were hoping to fill your evening with. We’ve all heard of these console nightmares – from the Xbox red ring of death to the Playstation 4 yellow light of death, or more general issues with the software, console fan or motherboard.
These can be really annoying, yet common problems which you need solved, and fast, before you get behind on any new game releases!
Is it worth fixing the console yourself?
Whenever a games console or any of your gadgets and devices breaks it can be tempting to get online to try and fix the problem yourself. It is always worth checking online, in case the problem really is as simple as turning it on and off again.
If only all tech issues were so simple! With an expensive device like a games console it can be risky to try any complicated home repairs. You run the risk of making the problem even worse, or potentially completely ruining your precious PS4 or Xbox, whereas an experienced professional could have fixed it quickly and easily.
When in doubt about what the problem with your console or whether you have the skills to fix it, take it into your local tech repair shop to get it looked at by someone who spends all day repairing games consoles.
Benefits of repairing your games console
The other thought that creeps into a lot of our heads is to just get a brand new games console – we worry that our old one is beyond saving and start picturing a shiny new one. However, there are lots of benefits to repairing your current games console rather than simply replacing it.
By holding onto your current console and getting it repaired you can keep track of your games without having to get a whole new system and move around your saves and games through your HDD – not to mention the time you’ll save from having to reinstall and update the system.
Repairing your games console is also significantly cheaper, and with the correct games console repairs you may be able to have your console last longer than it would’ve before, saving you far more money in the long term.
If your games console really can’t be salvaged, at least you’re likely to be able to get a cheaper, pre-owned console from your local East Finchley tech repairs store, so you’re still saving money overall.
Fixing your console
Ultimately, if you’re having issues with your games console it’s always best to take it into an expert repairs store so you can find out what the problem is and get it repaired by someone who really knows what they’re doing. When choosing which repairs store to take your console to, make sure you check the online reviews to be sure they’re a store you can trust – you want to be certain that real professionals are handling your console so you get the best possible service.
If you’re in London around the East Finchley or Finchley Central areas, or wondering about a console repair store near you? The Exchange would be more than happy to help you with your games console repairs and send you home smiling.