PlayStation 3 owners will tell you that you don't really have a choice when it comes to firmware updates for the system -- users are prompted to update as soon as the system is switched on. Because of this, by now, all PS3 owners should have downloaded and installed the version 2.00 firmware update. New news of system issues stemming from this update may have users cursing the forced firmware.
We've received word via the Destructophone that some users are experiencing system issues post 2.00 update, with complaints ranging from slow menus and disc read errors to some system failures. Even some of our very own Destructoid staff have reported freezing problems.
The PlayStation forums have been hit with complaints of varied system issues after the update. After reading hundreds of comments from these boards and others, we've noticed a few similarities in the complaints. The most common issue seems to be slowed XMB operation, and some are saying that the 60GB model is seeing the most problems. There are other complaints of read errors and systems freezing up, but there are just as many posts from other users who say that their system is running perfectly fine.
Here's something we've found: A new news ticker was added in the last update, and we've noticed that disabling that really seems to fix the slowed XMB operation. Of course, this is no help to those who claim that they're having disc read errors because of this, but I can't see how a firmware update would cause this anyway.
[To shut off the news ticker: Hit "triangle" when Information Board is selected in the XMB and choose "Disable."]
So, PS3-owning Destructiod readers, are you having issues after the update? Non-PS3 owning readers are free to flame at their leisure.
[Thanks, Nick]
Contest:
8:56 AM on 11.13.2007
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I've got a 20GB.
I've even installed a custom theme on there, played my Minna No Golf, and played a few BluRays. No problems.
Firmware controls the hardware, so it makes sense that if you updated the firmware you could get hardware related errors.
I agree with you, EXTEND THE WARRANTY SONY!! (make it cover dust too)
Can't wait for the DiVX support!
Purchasing aside, it doesn't matter, sony will release a fix later.
I have a 60GB European PS3
I have an American 60GB w/2.00 w/no problems!
Thanks for the Info on Disabling teh Ticker Dale!
P.s.
I haven't set up a PSN account yet soooo....
( Therefore NO Internet Connection , no Prob? )
It's not because any of my discs are dirty that this happened trust me, I'm a freak with this stuff and I even checked the DVDs before putting them in. If this is a problem with 2.00 why would it only trigger a problem a few days later? What do you guys think? Dale?
Bah Sony has yet to get back to me (I contacted them about this the day before yesterday via email). Bad news is, I'm going to gut myself when I can't play Uncharted, good news is the DivX update sounds fucking sweet.
Where do you go to download new themes? I saw some on the PS Store but don't know of other places. Or better yet, how does one make them? Or a site with info on making them? I made a Heavenly Sword wall paper but would be interested in making icons and such (I'm assuming you can do that, no?)
...end of line...
Also, the Uncharted demo makes my pants tighten every time I play it. Yay next gen AI!
sony has not failed one bit. in fact its my favorite console of all time now.. i love the ps3..
NO FACKING WAI!!! REALLY?! U LIEK TEH PS3S?!
"i hate being advertised to"
The planet isn't as renegade as you, man. If you don't like the smell of burning meat, or someone trying to sell you something, then get the fuck off the planet.
Anyway. As to you PS3ers who have had problems; hope things get fixed. Hardware can't always be perfect. I guess the thousands (maybe millions [glad I'm not one of them]) of 360 owners know how you're feeling.
Well, so far the Wii is the healthiest consoles... save for the first firmware, of course...
Also I hate the new PSN Icon - It just doesn't fit with the theme of the XMB. hopfully I can find a custom theme that gets rid of it.
Happy purchase
problem.
no ether net cable connection problem when turning on ps3 with COD4 disk in. Will not log in to multilayer
Have experienced my first freeze in 8 months with this update.
Delayed BLuray (read problem)
Extend the warranty.
If there's anything that deserves cursing, it's the installation. It's freakin' SLOW. XBox updates are almost lightning fast and are functional right after download. PS3 downloads, including games, have to be installed after download, and that's pretty stupid. Please, think up a new installation policy, Sony.
Oh yeah, and the Store sucks ass. It's impossible to navigate even with a mouse. Make a new Store UI before adding new wallpapers and other useless crap. NOW!!!
I have had the system freeze about 4 or 5 times since I got it but I assume it is because I never turn the system off and go back and forth between games and Folding@Home all the time.
then updated to firmware 2.0
after the update i still could play.. then after 2 days i tried playing my games, the ps3 cant read disc anymore :( i seldomly use it so it cant be a lens problem.. i only have 3 games nba live,ninja gaiden and heavenly sword also i don't play dvd and blue ray disc on my unit at the moment. any news on how to fix? i tried installing 2.01 but no success...