Overheating PS5 Causes Controversy at EVO Japan 2025 Grand Finals
The **PS5** consoles used during the **Guilty Gear -STRIVE-** grand final at **EVO Japan 2025** reportedly overheated, leading to a major disruption in the championship match. **RedDitto**, representing the USA, claimed that the overheating PS5 caused his controller adapter to malfunction, significantly affecting the outcome of the match. During the grand final against **Kim “Daru” Jae-won** from Korea, the players were seen pausing the game due to the technical issue.
RedDitto later tweeted, “I think the PS5 is melting my Brooks adapter,” prompting criticism from the community regarding the overuse of PS5 consoles in high-stakes tournaments. One participant even lent RedDitto a controller adapter, citing the issue with the PS5’s cooling system, as the event’s consoles ran for extended periods.
This issue follows a similar problem experienced by **Punk**, who claimed his controller malfunctioned during the **Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves** championship, noting it was also an issue during **EVO 2024**. Some fans are now calling for the return of **Xbox** consoles to future EVO tournaments, suggesting they may handle fighting games more efficiently.
