I recommend horizontal with proper air flow surrounding the system.
Ps4 standing up or flat.
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I prop most of my system up by using a small stand underneath it so air flow will also be underneath it as well.
Remember when you put the ps4 in a vertical position you are taking one in take vent out since you have to put a stand on its side to make your ps4 more secure.
Heard that many people having problems with the ps4 s are standing them upright wanted to see if there was any correlation there.
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For playstation 4 on the playstation 4 a gamefaqs message board topic titled does he ps4 have to stand or lay flat.
So i m planning to get a ps4 but first i want to know if it will work well when laying down rather then standing up or will it overheat too easily when laying down.
If you ve got your system cooped up in a small area.
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Flat on the ground or standing up.
Make sure your ps4 has room to breathe.
For the up to date xbox one s and xbox one x the answer is very much yes.
My guess is the vents there weren t getting enough air flow so as soon as i set it down flat still powered on and in game it calmed down and returned to normal temperature.
I have a raised place next to my tv with plenty of room on all four sides and above it s the top of a small wooden cabinet thats part of my tv bench and holds my dvd s.
Your ps4 needs the air around it to flow.