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PS3 firmware 4.10 on its way, THANK CHRIST photo

The PlayStation Network becomes the Sony Entertainment Network this week, and we've finally discovered the real reason for the name change -- an excuse to put out new firmware! That's right folks, we're now up to firmware update v4.10 and it will include the following great new features:

  • Minor Changes.
  • Web browser slightly less shit.
  • Set the time more accurately via the Internet when turning the PS3 on.

Woah, slow down there, Sony! Changes? As in, more than one change? For FREE!? You really are spoiling us with all this extra PS3 DLC. I cannot think of a company more generous than you. 

I'm beginning to think we should set up a PayPal fundraiser or something, just to donate some extra money to Sony. It seems almost like robbery that we're getting so much firmware, so regularly, and aren't paying a single thin dime towards it. Let's club together and show our gratitude!








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Fugly Duckling's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:04
Fugly Duckling
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes!
Hugh G Rection's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:05
Hugh G Rection
Yes! This is waiting for me at home, I can't wait to download it.
Revolutionary's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:06
Revolutionary
"Set the time more accurately via the Internet when turning the PS3 on."

So you know the exact moment that Sony screws you out of something.

IE: Back compatability of UMD titles?
NERV's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:06
NERV
I could tell this one would actually do something, not much but more than usual, by how much linger it took to download ans install
THEhambugl3r's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:08
THEhambugl3r
When will the review. Up? I'm dieing to see the score so I can justify downloading it myself
Rockefellow's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:09
Rockefellow
Jim, you'll be enthralled to know that it has even more features! Specifically, it breaks Netflix in multiple ways, including inability to update it or even just leading to a soulless black screen, causes newly downloaded titles to leave their installation packet behind on the XMB, completely ruins Sony's own $100 headset via hissing, annoying feedback and the mic picking up sound even when it's turned OFF,and a handful of other verified, hilarious problems popping up on the official blog and elsewhere.

I'd complain myself, but the damn thing won't finish downloading, and hasn't since last night. It literally stops at 36% or so, every time. I was looking forward to it, too.
Mr Andy Dixon's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:11
Mr Andy Dixon
"Set the time more accurately via the Internet when turning the PS3 on."

Finally. My PS3 clock is exactly 90 minutes fast and always auto-resets itself. I could understand if it thought it was in another time zone or something, but 90 minutes? That's just plain silly.
Blitzgrilo's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:11
Blitzgrilo
When Firmware 4.10 review will be up, Jimbo?
Alex's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:14
Alex
Just started the download. Playing 360 while waiting.
naninani's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:18
naninani
I'll donate.
Hardware engineers gotta eat.
stabb's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:19
stabb
Old news is old.
In other news. Killzone 1 has been canceled for the ps3. Read more about it on destructoid in a week and a half.
Nic128's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:19
Nic128
The web browser is just so bad.
PJMan's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:19
PJMan
Another firmware update means yet another pointless story by Jim sterling THANK CHRIST! How about some uk sales charts stories as well
rossandgarfunkel's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:20
rossandgarfunkel
Jim, the people need a review! I don't know how to feel about this, or how to think and form my own opinion. REVIEW!
Alex's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:29
Alex
After updating my clock showed a wrong time (70 minutes early).

GOOD JOB.
RowdyRodimus's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:31
RowdyRodimus
I'm just going to pirate it, there's no reason for me to get this without a demo, especially since I can't trade it in for a new update once I'm done with it.
UnderDogs's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:32
UnderDogs
Wow jim it took you long enough to post you usual same old joke about the pan updating. "What do we have here, a fucking comedian. Im going to call you Private Joker".
Hugh G Rection's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:32
Hugh G Rection
Just curious Jim, do you hate it as much when your computer has to install updates?
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:32
Sexualchocolate
Apparently the browser is actually a lot better - or so I hear. You can access dropbox on there now it seems.

I'll check it out when i get home as PS+ will have auto downloaded it for me.
MonkeyKing1969's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:33
MonkeyKing1969
Well...the browser being less shit woudl be nice. Because OH MAN is it shit!
THEhambugl3r's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:33
THEhambugl3r
Good point @rowdyrodimus
TechnicolorDewDrop's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:33
TechnicolorDewDrop
Like the rest of Jim's "humor", the joke has been played out and is now stale.

4.1/10
Jawmuncher's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:37
Jawmuncher
Will there be another update for ps3 and the vita?

Mainly for the vita store to be on the ps3 (does it even do that?)
Projectexodus's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:45
Projectexodus
I came home from a hard day in school looking forward to play some online multiplayer, and then I was forced to wait 30-40 minutes(!!!) just to download this measly little improvement to a web browser people never use. Wtf?

If I can downlaod a big and meaty update (released 1-2 times a year), that does huge changes to the 360 dashboard in less than 10 minutes, then why the fuck should this be such massive problem for Sony?
flintmech's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:45
flintmech
@TechnicolorDewDrop

Except it isn't Jim telling the jokes. It's Sony.
S1R DUKE's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:47
S1R DUKE
Wait, that's an internet browser? ...hunh , go figure.
MuddBstrd's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:49
MuddBstrd
I was so happy to get 4.10 last night, thereby stopping me from actually using my PS3 to play a game! Instead, I surfed the net and played Tiny Tower! Thank you Sony for stopping me from wasting my evening playing your product!
Evil Champ's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:53
Evil Champ
I love these posts!
TJF588's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 09:56
TJF588
I actually am really satisfied with the automatic clock sync. I'm really picky about my timestamps, and one of the first things I'd go do before starting a trophies-enabled game is set the clock, since it gets ahead by a minute over a few days. WHY SO INCREMENTALLY DIFFERENT?!

So, yeah, a feature I've totally been wanting.
garethxxgod's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 10:01
garethxxgod
It definitely made the wait to play Gotham City Impostors all the more fun. Loading bars out the ying yang.
tehTommy's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 10:05
tehTommy
Jim, you're making owning Sony products 200% more entertaining. Much love.
delriego's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 10:09
delriego
Aw, I was hoping for no visible changes whatsoever in this version also. Well, I'm sure the next will be out in no time! :D
Ujn Hunter's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 10:22
Ujn Hunter
New Firmware Release Dance Party at my place! FUCK YES! Be there or be square! Thank you Sony!
TurboPhoenix's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 10:25
TurboPhoenix
I'd donate money if you'd shut the fuck up about the firmware updates.

No seriously. How much?
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 10:26
ArrestedDeveloper
I hope that the actual press release said "Web browser slightly less shit."
SKSith's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 10:39
SKSith
Hopefully "web browser slightly less shit" includes it not saying "low on memory" all the time.
whosjohndonut's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 10:46
whosjohndonut
woohooo less shit internet :]
MyCoolWhiteLies's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 10:51
MyCoolWhiteLies
Please never stop reporting on these. Even if Sony itself stops making them.
Gorescream's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 10:58
Gorescream
@MyCoolWhiteLies

agreed
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 10:59
mix
Still the worst browser in the history of browsers, they should add Netscape Navigator and call it a day.

Oh well updates matter not.
tekbunny's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 11:20
tekbunny
Can I just say that I, for one, am enjoying the influx of neverending story troll headers?

Because I am. Thoroughly.
TSAVO's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 11:24
TSAVO
Why don't you post about three-siddy updates!? TEH BIAS.
Mr Andy Dixon's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 11:38
Mr Andy Dixon
@TSAVO

"Why don't you post about three-siddy updates!? TEH BIAS."

He does. Twice every year, when they're released :)
NostalGeek's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 11:44
NostalGeek
I just had to comment because... FALKOR!!!
rancor09's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 11:44
rancor09
Jeez Sterling, sometimes you're a sarcastic piece of shit for no reason.
supamunky's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 12:26
supamunky
God damn updates! I only wanted to transfer saves from my old near dead PS3 to my online storage. What do I get. The motherfucking PS3 update! It took nearly an hour to get it!
Scissors's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 12:49
Scissors
Damnit I just got the last update not too long ago. I spend more time updating it than I do playing games. There's been a couple times when I'm going to start up a game, then it tells me I need an update so I turn off the system.
MmaFanQc's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/08/2012 13:17
MmaFanQc
been on Destructoid for a long time(maybe too long) and Jim "humor" is getting really old now, maybe its time for you to go work at mcdonald mr. sterling.
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