Video game consoles, like other electronic devices, occasionally break down. While the reasons for these malfunctions often vary, they are nonetheless frustrating for gamers. From the Red Ring of Death on Xbox 360 consoles to issues with Joy-Con stick drift on the Nintendo Switch, the problems behind many of these technology failures have been well documented. However, strange occurrences occasionally crop up, such as what recently happened to one Xbox One owner.
In a post on Reddit, a user known as Espiring shared a video of their Xbox One console. According to the gamer, their video game console suffered from an unusual parasite. Somehow, a fly had managed to find its way into the machine. Furthermore, it managed to get stuck inside the Xbox One power button.
In the video shared by Espiring, they revealed that it was no joke. After zooming in on the power button, a small black dot moved inside the glowing light. For the duration of the roughly half a minute clip, the dark spot, presumably, a fly, continued to dart about trapped in the Xbox One.
Presently, the origins of the fly in the power button remain a mystery. However, Espiring has reached out to fellow Xbox One owners for advice on removing the fly, and many were quick to offer their opinions. Some users suggested dismantling the console to remove the bug. In addition, another gamer proposed turning off the Xbox and placing it in a dark room with a light in the distance. They surmised that since flies like light, it would exit the console to attempt to get nearer the light. However, others simply said to wait a week or so, and the fly would die.
This unusual situation involving a fly stuck in a video game console has gained traction with the Xbox One community on Reddit. With over 5,200 upvotes in only a couple of days, many wondered how the insect managed to get into the system. Oddly enough, this is not the first case of an insect infiltrating a gaming console. Another user claimed that someone they knew had found a fly in a console as well. In addition, after dismantling the system, the user's friend found several beetles and a spider inside.
Hopefully, Espiring manages to remove the pesky fly from the Xbox One without damaging the components. While blaming the malfunction of their console on a fly would be a convenient excuse to purchase a next-gen system, finding one of those new consoles is easier said than done. Due to low supply and overwhelming demand, the Xbox Series X and PS5 have been regularly out of stock at retailers. In addition, rumors of computer chip shortages continuing through 2022 suggest that the problem will persist for the foreseeable future.
Source: Pure Xbox