It appears that the second coming, Sony's recent PlayStation 3 firmware update 2.40, has been having some issues. Reports have rolled in that after updating to the latest version of the software -- which provides in-game XMB and support for the achievement-like trophies, among other things -- consoles have been rendered inoperable.
This has been affecting systems of all shapes and sizes, with no obvious pattern that's yet to emerge. Some brave users have removed and reformatted their hard drives, which seems to have done the trick. But Sony have a better option -- they've pulled down the update altogether.
"In order to further assess the issue," SCEA said in a statement today, "we have temporarily taken the firmware offline for further testing. We are working diligently to isolate the problem for thsoe few consumers and to identify a solution before we put the firmware back up."
My system (knock on wood) has had no issues after the update, but I only marveled at in-game XMB for about five minutes before turning off my console and going to bed. I will attempt to unlock some Super Stardust HD trophies later tonight (I have to hear that sound it makes), and I'm crossing my fingers I don't run into any issues.
Do any of our readers have nice, shiny new door stops as a result of firmware 2.40, or do you think these reports are greatly exaggerated?
[Via GameIndustry.biz]
Contest:
6:39 PM on 07.02.2008
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What problem?
Oh snap! Zing! Oh no you didn't!
Also Nick, the sound of a Trophy, which I got a few for reporting reasons *cough* I couldn't even tell you because SSD HD's music and sound effects covered them for me.You may want to lower the music or take it off altogether if you really are that curious..lol.
"We’ve received no reports of hardware issues following a successful install."
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OMG THIS MEANS PEOPLE PAY FOR XBOX LIVE
*please delete as applicable*
PS3 doesn't have cross-game chat
I think it's high time we can just say...
PSTRIPLEZ fanbois, get off your fucking high horse. Everyone fucks up. Sometimes.
Rape it, then delete it.
Just offering some advice is all!
There was at least one cblog about it earlier in the day, with a followup cblog later in the day. You're not looking hard enough.
Like i said. No real people ;)
I pray you're kidding.
Anyway, yeah, I'm fine over here. But hopefully they fix this if there's obviously something wrong.
It's the video game console wars, French style.
If anyone bricked, exactly when was it? Did it died immediately after install, or during download, or did it took a while into gaming to kick in?
Ironically, I use it more to watch DVD's than to games themselves... sorry Snake, but I grew nostalgic for the Batman films halfway into my second run through your Ragnarok...
Not quite the same spot. I find it pretty cathartic to write problems up.
not saying that's what i recommend YOU do, but that's what i did. :)
Installed it.
Played a crap load of COD4 MP w/the new map pack... ( All day today. )
Everything ran SMOOOOOTH! I haven't been Logged/Forced Out of PSN or anything like that either.
My condolences to those who have been affected. Cereal Business!