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Latest PS3 update is bricking consoles
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article published on 2 July, 2008
After many complaints surfaced that the latest PlayStation 3 firmware update, version 2.40, was bricking user's consoles, Sony has confirmed that it is looking into the matter.
The latest update, which will bring gamers a few of their most requested features, in-game XMB (XrossMediaBar) and "trophies" for online gaming, was officially released this morning but many users have claimed ... [ read the full article ]
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2. July 2008 @ 16:46 |
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I'm suddenly glad i haven't had a chance yet today to download and install the new update.
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2. July 2008 @ 16:47 |
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Hmm, I downloaded the update this morning, but I haven't used any of the features yet. I just played a PS2 game. Hope mine doesn't get bricked...
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2. July 2008 @ 17:01 |
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Originally posted by dallasj:
Hope mine doesn't get bricked...
I believe the only time the console will brick is while, or shortly after, the update is applied.
So if you already applied the update as far as I know you should be fine.
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tin23uk
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2. July 2008 @ 17:05 |
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i was actually looking forward to this update but forgot to update this morning. i was just getting ready to update when i decided to check afterdawn. dont know why i didnt go update then look on afterdawn for the news but im glad i did, thanks afterdawn.com you pottentially saved me from a broken ps3.
when will we know if the update is fixed so as we can download it?
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2. July 2008 @ 17:11 |
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I updated about 3am this morning and then played Bad company with NO problems...Good luck to everyone else...
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2. July 2008 @ 17:18 |
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2. July 2008 @ 17:19 |
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I have an 80GB PS3 Bought in Nov. 2007.
No problems installing for me.
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2. July 2008 @ 17:20 |
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After reading many (just a moment ago it was up to 52 pages) on the PS site...it's not everyone or all consoles.
Back up before you update! :)
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rvinkebob
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2. July 2008 @ 17:38 |
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80GB bought on March 20, 2008 and mines running fine too. I've heard some problems where the main XMB doesn't show up but mine hasn't had a single hitch yet. I wonder if it happens to the consoles that people have/had freezing issues with GTA4.
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2. July 2008 @ 17:43 |
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I would've expected the 360 to have these problems, not the PS3. Heck, even mine has a coffee pot and a grill attachment. Owell, at least there isn't any hardware issues like the RROD with the 360...
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tin23uk
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2. July 2008 @ 17:44 |
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from the looks of things i think the main console with problems is the early 60gigs, but then this isnt the first problem the 60's have had, think i remember alot of problems 60gig owners had with previous updates.
sony pulled the update from their site, anyone know if they pulled it from being downloaded via the ps3, either way i think im gonna wait until there is some official word that its fixed.
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leo8013
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2. July 2008 @ 17:49 |
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I am currently running @ 2.36 firmware. I just tried to download the update via the PS3 and it said that I was at the highest firmware and no update needed. I did this at 5:37pm Eastern Standard Time USA. I also tried to download the update to my pc off the playstation website. so I can load it via memory stick to my PS3 but it comes up with the error page url not found. here is the link to sony's site directly http://dus01.ps3.update.playstation.net/...f1/PS3UPDAT.PUP
was this update pulled by sony to stop all the mishaps with this update. I also called sony and they told me that the update is scheduled for today but no time for release. Of course I know that he was lying do to the pages and pages found on sonys blog so anyone heard anything about them possibly stopping it. beyond the obvious fact that if their updates break the units that they are liable for all repairs of the console.
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2. July 2008 @ 17:53 |
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Originally posted by tin23uk:
from the looks of things i think the main console with problems is the early 60gigs, but then this isnt the first problem the 60's have had, think i remember alot of problems 60gig owners had with previous updates.
sony pulled the update from their site, anyone know if they pulled it from being downloaded via the ps3, either way i think im gonna wait until there is some official word that its fixed.
I own a Launch day 60GB & only had one problem with firmware updates & that was 1.60 which Sony keep quiet & didn't tell 60GB owners that update block the ports of some routers.They didn't get that issue fixed til FW 1.80.
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2. July 2008 @ 18:11 |
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got my 60gig the third week they were out. Up dated mine this morning. Works fine. Just checked PSN.com and 2.40 is up. The 39 pages on 2.40 up date on their Blog site is only has one person mentioning about sound problems. 37 of the pages are prior to July 2nd.
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nobrainer
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2. July 2008 @ 18:15 |
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eek not good, welcome to the world of updates that can cause more harm than good console fans, i thought the driver'esk updates/patches were the reason ppl loved consoles over pc's?
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2. July 2008 @ 18:27 |
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I was up at 1 A.M. EST USA this morning and hit the "check for update option" and downloaded the firmware 2.40 update. I have been running it with MGS4 and Warhawk problem free.. I have an original 60 gig PS3 and I have been through almost everything on my system with no issues. If this is a select group of PS3's it may have something to do with the way data was saved to the HDD. If the PS3's they tested this on didn't have the issue, then it may explain the lack of available foresight.
Its not like this is the FIRST time a software patch has created an issue with a system/software/firmware. It happens with PC's as well.
<sarcasm>.. but I guess it IS a Sony Post </sarcasm>
I do think that the people affected by this deserve some sort of restitution from sony. By that, I mean maybe a free download of the game of their choice.. as long as its not undertow (haha).
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windsong
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2. July 2008 @ 18:50 |
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Wow..just wow. Here I was hoping for a PS3 modchip to give me a reason to buy the PS3, but now even if one comes out I doubt I will get a PS3 for a few years until all these ridiculous bugs get sorted out.
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trexxus
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2. July 2008 @ 18:51 |
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Well Sony got smart(ok somewhat)and removed that patch from being downloaded on their site.
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2. July 2008 @ 19:15 |
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I have a launch PS3 60 and have no problems none at all....Except I can't get a type 2 nat...unless I connect directly too the router...ans yes I have read 2.5 million post on how to fix this...no luck
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emugamer
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2. July 2008 @ 19:20 |
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Originally posted by leo8013:
I am currently running @ 2.36 firmware. I just tried to download the update via the PS3 and it said that I was at the highest firmware and no update needed. I did this at 5:37pm Eastern Standard Time USA. I also tried to download the update to my pc off the playstation website. so I can load it via memory stick to my PS3 but it comes up with the error page url not found. here is the link to sony's site directly http://dus01.ps3.update.playstation.net/...f1/PS3UPDAT.PUP
was this update pulled by sony to stop all the mishaps with this update. I also called sony and they told me that the update is scheduled for today but no time for release. Of course I know that he was lying do to the pages and pages found on sonys blog so anyone heard anything about them possibly stopping it. beyond the obvious fact that if their updates break the units that they are liable for all repairs of the console.
Same here leo8013. I actually downloaded the update to 2.4 this morning, but I would've been late for work, so cancelled the install. When I got home this evening, I tried to get the update and it said that 2.36 was the highest. I guess they took down 2.4. I've tried several times (last time was 7:15pm eastern).
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domie
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2. July 2008 @ 19:24 |
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I also have a 60GB UK PS3 - updated to 2.40 twelve hours ago - no problems here. From what I can read - seems all of those affected updated via the sony server either wireless or through ethernet cable - I downloaded mine onto the PC , transferred to a USB stick and updated that way.
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rvinkebob
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2. July 2008 @ 19:55 |
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Originally posted by domie:
I also have a 60GB UK PS3 - updated to 2.40 twelve hours ago - no problems here. From what I can read - seems all of those affected updated via the sony server either wireless or through ethernet cable - I downloaded mine onto the PC , transferred to a USB stick and updated that way.
That is if they got a bricked console. I used my PS3 to update and didn't get a problem so it pins it down to older consoles at the moment. It seems very strange but perhaps the download was partially corrupted for people. Do the PS3 updates contain an auto integrity check on the file before the update starts? Or does it just install from what it has? It seems more and more like the high demand on the download took a turn into damaged downloads. I say this since the results of which type of consoles become bricked is varied.
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2. July 2008 @ 20:08 |
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It does do a little "checking for update data" thingy before it installs, but i'm not sure if it's good enough to spot a corruption somewhere.
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leo8013
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2. July 2008 @ 20:20 |
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I tried again via the pc to memory card with still no luck. On the playstation site it now lets you download the file but when I put the card into the ps3 and do the update via other devices it still wont work. it says that there is no update applicable. i read on another site Kotaku. that the update is affecting all models of the ps3 new and old but it is at random if it messes them up. I will check again in the morning
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rainofire
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2. July 2008 @ 20:25 |
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I have a 60gb from dec. 15 2006. And I updated a couple of hours ago and its working fine. I thought it broke, when it took a while to enter the XMB after the restart.
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