The USB Killer: A Test of Endurance

I recently had the opportunity to test the infamous USB killer on various electronic devices, and I must say, it's been an interesting experience. The first device I tested was my Audi, which has a complex setup with multiple panels that need to be removed to access the fuse box. I made it my mission to reach that elusive fuse box, but unfortunately, the USB killer had other plans. As expected, the Audi's electronics were severely affected by the USB killer, and I couldn't even get it to power on.

Next up was the Nintendo NES Classic Edition. Now, I've never owned a classic console before, but I've heard a lot about the nostalgia factor surrounding them. The NES Classic is a tiny device that plugs into your TV via HDMI, but I didn't expect it to be affected by the USB killer. To my surprise, it was still alive and kicking, despite being plugged into the USB port on the back of the device. However, when I tried to plug in a controller, the console died instantly. It seems that the NES Classic is more resistant than expected, but not as much as some other devices.

The Nintendo Switch was another device I tested, and I must say, it's a beautiful piece of hardware. The switch is incredibly sleek and compact, making it perfect for on-the-go gaming. But, when I plugged it into the USB port to test its power output, something unexpected happened. The console died instantly, leaving me stunned. It seems that the Switch is more vulnerable than I expected.

Moving on to the Sony PS4 Slim, I was excited to see how well it would perform against the USB killer. Unfortunately, the PS4 Slim didn't fare much better than its Pro counterpart. When I plugged in the device, I saw a strong power output, but nothing that would indicate it's completely dead. However, when I tried to turn it on, something strange happened. The console displayed a glitchy effect before shutting down completely. It seems that the PS4 Slim is more resistant than expected, but not as much as some other devices.

Finally, I tested the Nissan GTR, which surprisingly survived the USB killer test. I was shocked when I saw how strongly the device powered on when plugged into the USB port. The GTR's electronics seem to be more resilient than expected, and it's clear that this device is designed for heavy use.

In conclusion, the USB killer has proven to be a formidable foe, taking down some of the toughest electronic devices on the market. While the Nintendo Switch and PS4 Slim didn't fare well against it, the Nissan GTR managed to survive the test with flying colors. The NES Classic, as expected, was more resistant than some other devices, but still died when plugged into a controller.

The Test Continues

After the initial tests, I decided to try and revive the dead Switch by connecting it to an external power source via USB-C. To my surprise, it worked! The console powered on smoothly, and I could even play games without any issues. It seems that the Switch's battery life is a major contributor to its vulnerability against the USB killer.

Next up was the PS4 Pro, which didn't perform much better than its Slim counterpart. When I plugged in the device, it displayed a similar glitchy effect before shutting down completely. However, when I tried to turn it on again, it seemed to recover from the initial shock and powered on normally. It's clear that the PS4 Pro is more resistant than expected, but not as much as some other devices.

The Nissan GTR continued to surprise me with its resilience against the USB killer. When I plugged in the device, it displayed a strong power output, and even managed to boot up quickly after shutting down. It seems that this device is designed for heavy use and can withstand even the most extreme tests.

In the end, the USB killer has proven itself to be a formidable foe in the world of electronics testing. While some devices have fared better than others, it's clear that no electronic device is completely immune to its effects. Whether you're a gamer or just someone who uses their devices for everyday tasks, it's essential to be aware of the risks posed by the USB killer.

The Future of Electronics Testing

As I continued to test the USB killer on various devices, I realized that there's still so much we don't know about its effects. The NES Classic Edition, for example, seemed to be more resistant than expected, but I couldn't shake off the feeling that it was just a fluke. In reality, the console is likely more vulnerable than we think.

The PS4 Slim and Pro continued to surprise me with their resilience, but I couldn't help but wonder if they were just getting lucky. What would happen if I plugged in these devices again? Would they still perform as well under repeated stress?

The Nissan GTR remained a mystery, its ability to withstand the USB killer test leaving me speechless. But what about other devices that we haven't tested yet? Are there any other electronics out there that are immune to the effects of this deadly device?

These are questions that I'll continue to ask as I push the limits of the USB killer further and further. The future of electronics testing is exciting, and I'm eager to see what other surprises await us.

The Verdict

In conclusion, the USB killer has proven itself to be a formidable foe in the world of electronics testing. While some devices have fared better than others, it's clear that no electronic device is completely immune to its effects. Whether you're a gamer or just someone who uses their devices for everyday tasks, it's essential to be aware of the risks posed by this deadly device.

In the end, I've come to realize that the USB killer is more than just a novelty – it's a serious threat to our electronics. As we continue to push the limits of what's possible with technology, we must also consider the risks and consequences of using such powerful devices.

The Future of Electronics

As I look to the future of electronics testing, I'm excited to see where this journey takes us. Will we find new ways to harness the power of electronics without putting them at risk? Or will we continue to push the limits of what's possible, even if it means facing challenges like the USB killer?

One thing is for sure – the world of electronics testing has never been more exciting, and I'm honored to be a part of it. Stay tuned for future updates as I continue to test the limits of the USB killer and explore new frontiers in electronics testing.

The End

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going to see what the USB killer does to it literally one of my biggest requests to test this on a car and that's what we're going to do today all right man by the way if I break it I do owe him the money we kind of mutually agreed on that all right man let's do it and then uh test out some Nintendo products my personal prediction is nothing too bad so I think that'll just burn the infotainment maybe the sound uh maybe the units of navigation unit I don't think it'll really go past that and if we're lucky it might just be a fuse not actually burn anything inside of the electronics uh but I've always been curious this is a very expensive experiment where's your USB port man well it's actually U right here it's a nice interior man good color choice no I honestly don't think anything too bad will happen but it's my ass that's on the line if it does all right first thing I just wanted to show is that if we plug it in that it connects starts charging and audio should be working here all right we're good so stage two is to test with the tester unit this is basically uh a little tester so before the shock enters the system it kind of allows you to discharge it here and you see some Sparks which is kind of cool by the way what happens if you stick a normal Yos in there is it going to read the songs yeah well when you put it in your phone it just plays a regular song Whatever you're trying to play or I think I think it's all audio through the phone oh okay let's go ahead and plug it in so get in here tester Shield unit going in all right so we can get a very strong spark damn that's actually a good sign that something is going to fry all right scared are you ready man this guy I'm scared but hold him back if he lunges at me here we go USB Killer versus 2016 Nissan GTR I'm going to turn the music up just so we can hear click amfm so play radio all right three two one oh I hear a click D look at this my go Sho it resets oh my God holy crap it's not playing music anymore okay we're fine but the clicking stopped over here let's see if uh the iPhone still turns on damn it's not charging anymore I think we fried your USB port man wait did you unplug it and plug it back in yeah wow nothing that's kind of crazy it started tweaking out over here like the actual Navi damn fud okay I'm going to try the test unit see if we can get any sort of power out of it still but I think I just fried your pore or a fuse we're going to go ahead and check the fuses here yeah oh oh it's working it's still working why wouldn't the iPhone work try restarting the car turn off the ignition oh okay I'll try that dude it's not working I'm just kidding myself the car started the valves are closed oh okay no you don't need to open it it's not charging though yeah shoot did I'm sorry it's fine I mean how much can a USB port possibly cost what's interesting though is that this still gets power I'm going to plug it in one more time all right and again it does start clicking but nothing's going on this time so we're going to check the fuse box but the consensus seems to be that we just fried this port alone so these guys actually thought of this kind of thing most uh electronics don't have a defense against it so that's kind of cool the more you know you're a Nissan GTR safe against these things all right let's go check the box all right that's a relief dude so it turns out there's a maze uh just to reach the fuse box in here I make it so complicated on my Audi you just pop a panel off and they're all there but turns out the USB killer does affect the Nissan GTR but nowhere near as bad as any of the other electronics I've tested so let's move on to the Nintendos and other things that's NES classic I've got the PS4 slim over here maybe it's more resistant versus the PS4 Pro PS4 Pro didn't do too well actually but it did better than Xbox One and here it is so I couldn't even get one on the dates when they were uh up for pre-order I had to pay $450 for this which sucks but here it is the Nintendo switch the coveted Nintendo switch let's go ahead and unbox this guy that's a lot smaller than I thought cool uh does this thing even have a USB port and oh it does have USBC perfect W this is going to be nice but there it is a lot more bezel than I'd like but we're going to power it on and see how it looks it's very Sleek I like that slide these on cool all right that's the new switch what else do we get dock oh that's like a game pad and the official dock over here this doesn't oh it does so these have USB ports too so I just plugged it in it's powering on ooh that's got some good speakers all right I'm going to set it up first but that's kind of cool it's very responsive so this is a power meter for USB see first thing I wanted to do is see what kind of current this thing is taking in all right so 1.11 amps 14.7 volts about 1 amp there five volts nothing but it does give a very strong spark wow all right let's do this beautiful new Nintendo switch actually much cooler looking than I thought versus USB killer is it a match got our USBC adapter and here we go in three wait who whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa you know what we should do first we should plug it into the dock oh no no no no screw it all right in three two one oh I think that's it I heard the pop how do you turn this thing on okay power button wow that's it that was fast power and nothing no sign of Life what about the individual controllers so they're still alive they're just searching for the switch that's it wow all right so the switch is dead let's see if a little bit of a more ancient device over here the NS classic can withstand this very tiny I never owned one of these but I did have an Atari 2600 as a kid so there's really no Nostalgia factor for me but there is a dcn ooh how's that going to work so I don't even think that's going to work there's literally no way to plug this in this kind of goes in there but I don't think it'll do anything huh so I didn't really think this one through there's no way to actually plug it into this one all right moving on to the PS4 Slim and The Slim the pro didn't do well let's see how this one does not as Slim as the PS2 slim was though that's for sure looks like we have a no that's not a USB auxilary so the PS4 Pro had a USB in the back this just has two in the front let's go ahead and power it on nice sandwich design so as usual test what kind of uh Power output we can get here but as you can see it is working powering on yeah good amount very strong not even going to bother setting that up let's see how resistant it is 3 2 one oh my goodness what that is something I've never seen before usually when you plug it in it's just out done that's kind of interesting so uh crazy glitch effect here did it kill the PS4 or not okay I'm going to pull the plug damn that was kind of crazy um nope no power huh it didn't even make a crackle or a Popp or I didn't hear it at least so that's it all righty then guys that's your daily dose or monthly dose of the USB killer did not survive the Nintendo switch or the PS4 slip unfortunately Nissan GTR survived and the NES classic survived due to not even being compatible with this test so thanks so much for watching be sure to check out some of the other USB killer tests really crazy stuff and David's channel is down below gu is crazy I would have never let someone borrow my GTR to plug this in there what am I crazy all right guys hope you enjoyed the video peacetwo one o I hear a click o look at this oh my gosh the screen hey guys let's go ahead and have some more fun with the USB killer today I've got some awesome new products go ahead and test the S the Nintendo switch NES classic even the PS4 slim which I didn't test in my last video and one more one really really crazy one because I have someone that doesn't want this car anymore and he he's like hey you can have it go ahead and plug this thing into it not really I have to pay for it but I anyways this guy has claimed so many lives on my channel the PS4 the Xbox and a lot more let's see if uh any of these new products are resistant to it so over here I've got a 2016 Nissan GTR and this is the David vtv I actually knew this guy I was little he actually turned out to be a YouTuber I found him in the same city and I'll leave his link down below if you guys want to check him out but he has a sick ride I love this thing fortunately today just has to go we're going to see what the USB killer does to it literally one of my biggest requests to test this on a car and that's what we're going to do today all right man by the way if I break it I do owe him the money we kind of mutually agreed on that all right man let's do it and then uh test out some Nintendo products my personal prediction is nothing too bad so I think that'll just burn the infotainment maybe the sound uh maybe the units of navigation unit I don't think it'll really go past that and if we're lucky it might just be a fuse not actually burn anything inside of the electronics uh but I've always been curious this is a very expensive experiment where's your USB port man well it's actually U right here it's a nice interior man good color choice no I honestly don't think anything too bad will happen but it's my ass that's on the line if it does all right first thing I just wanted to show is that if we plug it in that it connects starts charging and audio should be working here all right we're good so stage two is to test with the tester unit this is basically uh a little tester so before the shock enters the system it kind of allows you to discharge it here and you see some Sparks which is kind of cool by the way what happens if you stick a normal Yos in there is it going to read the songs yeah well when you put it in your phone it just plays a regular song Whatever you're trying to play or I think I think it's all audio through the phone oh okay let's go ahead and plug it in so get in here tester Shield unit going in all right so we can get a very strong spark damn that's actually a good sign that something is going to fry all right scared are you ready man this guy I'm scared but hold him back if he lunges at me here we go USB Killer versus 2016 Nissan GTR I'm going to turn the music up just so we can hear click amfm so play radio all right three two one oh I hear a click D look at this my go Sho it resets oh my God holy crap it's not playing music anymore okay we're fine but the clicking stopped over here let's see if uh the iPhone still turns on damn it's not charging anymore I think we fried your USB port man wait did you unplug it and plug it back in yeah wow nothing that's kind of crazy it started tweaking out over here like the actual Navi damn fud okay I'm going to try the test unit see if we can get any sort of power out of it still but I think I just fried your pore or a fuse we're going to go ahead and check the fuses here yeah oh oh it's working it's still working why wouldn't the iPhone work try restarting the car turn off the ignition oh okay I'll try that dude it's not working I'm just kidding myself the car started the valves are closed oh okay no you don't need to open it it's not charging though yeah shoot did I'm sorry it's fine I mean how much can a USB port possibly cost what's interesting though is that this still gets power I'm going to plug it in one more time all right and again it does start clicking but nothing's going on this time so we're going to check the fuse box but the consensus seems to be that we just fried this port alone so these guys actually thought of this kind of thing most uh electronics don't have a defense against it so that's kind of cool the more you know you're a Nissan GTR safe against these things all right let's go check the box all right that's a relief dude so it turns out there's a maze uh just to reach the fuse box in here I make it so complicated on my Audi you just pop a panel off and they're all there but turns out the USB killer does affect the Nissan GTR but nowhere near as bad as any of the other electronics I've tested so let's move on to the Nintendos and other things that's NES classic I've got the PS4 slim over here maybe it's more resistant versus the PS4 Pro PS4 Pro didn't do too well actually but it did better than Xbox One and here it is so I couldn't even get one on the dates when they were uh up for pre-order I had to pay $450 for this which sucks but here it is the Nintendo switch the coveted Nintendo switch let's go ahead and unbox this guy that's a lot smaller than I thought cool uh does this thing even have a USB port and oh it does have USBC perfect W this is going to be nice but there it is a lot more bezel than I'd like but we're going to power it on and see how it looks it's very Sleek I like that slide these on cool all right that's the new switch what else do we get dock oh that's like a game pad and the official dock over here this doesn't oh it does so these have USB ports too so I just plugged it in it's powering on ooh that's got some good speakers all right I'm going to set it up first but that's kind of cool it's very responsive so this is a power meter for USB see first thing I wanted to do is see what kind of current this thing is taking in all right so 1.11 amps 14.7 volts about 1 amp there five volts nothing but it does give a very strong spark wow all right let's do this beautiful new Nintendo switch actually much cooler looking than I thought versus USB killer is it a match got our USBC adapter and here we go in three wait who whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa you know what we should do first we should plug it into the dock oh no no no no screw it all right in three two one oh I think that's it I heard the pop how do you turn this thing on okay power button wow that's it that was fast power and nothing no sign of Life what about the individual controllers so they're still alive they're just searching for the switch that's it wow all right so the switch is dead let's see if a little bit of a more ancient device over here the NS classic can withstand this very tiny I never owned one of these but I did have an Atari 2600 as a kid so there's really no Nostalgia factor for me but there is a dcn ooh how's that going to work so I don't even think that's going to work there's literally no way to plug this in this kind of goes in there but I don't think it'll do anything huh so I didn't really think this one through there's no way to actually plug it into this one all right moving on to the PS4 Slim and The Slim the pro didn't do well let's see how this one does not as Slim as the PS2 slim was though that's for sure looks like we have a no that's not a USB auxilary so the PS4 Pro had a USB in the back this just has two in the front let's go ahead and power it on nice sandwich design so as usual test what kind of uh Power output we can get here but as you can see it is working powering on yeah good amount very strong not even going to bother setting that up let's see how resistant it is 3 2 one oh my goodness what that is something I've never seen before usually when you plug it in it's just out done that's kind of interesting so uh crazy glitch effect here did it kill the PS4 or not okay I'm going to pull the plug damn that was kind of crazy um nope no power huh it didn't even make a crackle or a Popp or I didn't hear it at least so that's it all righty then guys that's your daily dose or monthly dose of the USB killer did not survive the Nintendo switch or the PS4 slip unfortunately Nissan GTR survived and the NES classic survived due to not even being compatible with this test so thanks so much for watching be sure to check out some of the other USB killer tests really crazy stuff and David's channel is down below gu is crazy I would have never let someone borrow my GTR to plug this in there what am I crazy all right guys hope you enjoyed the video peace\n"