How to Maintain Your Video Game Consoles

Video game consoles are expensive investments and little things such as dust and debris can cause major damage to your system over time. Normally consumers do not look at the manuals and simply want to start playing. In the manuals, it states that the systems must be cleaned by vacuuming all dust from the vents regularly. A build-up of dust can cause damage to the internal circuitry and before you know it your hard-earned money is down the drain in the form of a malfunctioning console. Using a vacuum hose would be especially great in keeping out dust. For the play-station 2, make sure the laser lens if free of dust. You can wipe the lens with a soft cloth or use the proper chemicals for cleaning laser lens. Wipe from under around the console and keep the area where your console is clean and free of dust. Be sure to dust regularly as air borne dust can also get in the ventilation. Vacuum extra if you have a dog or cat who sheds a lot of hair.

Be sure your console is at room temperature at all times: not too hot and not too cold would apply. Do not place the back of your console against the wall since there needs to be room for the ventilation to cool your system by blowing out heat. Never place your consoles, or any electronics, on top of each other. The heat generated by the machines could cause the other to malfunction. If you have no other place to store your consoles and other electronics then place a small towel between the devices if you need to place them on top of each other. Following these tips can definitely maintain the life of your console.