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PlayStation 3 System Software Update 3.72 Now Live

Sony Rumors: The minor PlayStation 3 System Software Update 3.72 is now live and ready for download. This manditory update is a fairly small one in size and should only take a few minutes to download and install.

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humado4621d ago

Does this fix the cloud save Bug?

zeeshan4621d ago

I pretty much HATE these useless and frequent updates! This is getting rediculous! I hope they fix the mic volume and virtual 7.1 surround sound for the newly released wireless headsets.

saladthieves4620d ago

@zeeshan

Agreed. I've been having mic volume problems as well. I hope this update fixes it. I'll update tomorrow and see what happens.

SuperStrokey11234620d ago

I agree, i dont see the point in many small updates. Wish they did just 2 updates a year or something. Not something super small.

However, I suspect this update has something to do with the upcoming PSV launch.

WhittO4620d ago (Edited 4620d ago )

^^ prob nothing to do with PSV.

It's really annoying because there is SO much they could do with PS3 to make the experience for it's users even better, but they just don't seem to be putting in the resources at all.

I understand the focus is PSV, but would it really kill their profits THAT much to have a team dedicated to enhancing PS3 XMB/PSN??!! And not the 1-2 people they seem to have running everything now...

Honestly, I think I get so P/O with the FW updates these past 2 years because I bought an expensive system (at the time) because I believed it would be supported for years to come and had so much potential, but it feels like they have just dropped most of their support in terms of OS/PSN upgrades.
Especially when you see MS bringing huge enhancements to their even older system (compared to what Sony has been spitting out anyway).

I won't be buying the next console with what it "Might" have next time, with all the promises and BS Hype ...cross game VIDEO CHAT haha what a joke.

Took them like over a year and a half to bring in-game XMB, which barely worked at the time and which has not has a SINGLE update/upgrade...AT ALL, meaning, it still barely works now.

BrianG4620d ago (Edited 4620d ago )

To those who don't want these "useless and frequent" updates.

How else are they going to fix small issues like the cloud game save bug (which you can fix yourself by updating your time via internet in the settings) or the volume bug with they new 7.1 headset?

Would you like them to fix it now, or in 4 to 6 months with the next big update?

Drake_Seraphim4620d ago

I'm glad they have frequent updates! That lets me know that they are actively seeking fixes to any problems, no matter how "small" they may seem. I'm sure this update matters to someone, and on their behalf I say "thank you Sony"

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PirateThom4621d ago

I'm pretty sure that was already fixed in the background, because mine has been saving fine since a week or so ago.

Gray-Fox-Type04620d ago

another useless update yay no features

SilentNegotiator4620d ago (Edited 4620d ago )

Yeah, how dare Sony add system stability without adding features!
Darn you, Sony!

/s

princejb1344620d ago

it may be useless to us because theres no new features but i believe sony knows what their doing
they wouldnt just put a update out just cause their bored, it must have its purpose

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Kon_Artist 4621d ago

Lets wait for the "Hidden features of 3.72" articles to show up :)

ScubaSteve14621d ago

or version 3.72 killed my ps3

miDnIghtEr4621d ago

Version 3.72 just bricked my PS3rd!!!

Biggest4620d ago

My car broke down! Thanks a ton, PS3 update. YOU SUCK!

just_looken4621d ago

for all those that never had a ps3 in 2006 ill tell you what these patch's are for they are making the ps3 ready for all the vita connectivity and ps3 only features. So when you get your vita you can do what you do with your psp like remote play/file transfer video stream etc and do the extra of what vita can do. None of what you see on the xmb relating to the psp was there when the ps3 first came out it was patched in. Just like the psp the vita needs patching in but there being sneaky about it.

Oh here is a tip head to xmb chat invite a friend don't let him join and watch his avatar they now glow kind of and move all over the place added via patch before this.

limewax4620d ago

Sorry but no, The Vita compatibility will be in firmware 3.80, This is just how Sony updates work, you get minor fixes in units and major patches in tens.

Why on earth would they want to sneak it in? the Vita is coming and PS3 needs patching, Sony aren't going to care for going stealth, they want people to know about the Vita and you can bet when you get FW 3.80 it will bring a fairly in your face Vita advert in one of the XMB tabs.

This patch it likely related to other recently released PS3 compatible products

spektical4621d ago

hidden features going to show up soon...

god i wish sony would just say whats in the box...

FrightfulActions4620d ago

Agreed. I know not everyone cares that much about all the specifics, sometimes its just minor tweaks, but Sony should still release a option on their site or something that lists all the changes a certain firmware does, rather than just key points. I shouldn't have to rely on some fansite posting of the "hidden features" of firmware - they should just tell us. Would a simple little .txt file for "See all new features/changes" be that hard?

thespaz4621d ago

You know... my PS3 doesn't seem any different. Oh well.

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Ren_4621d ago

Is this the update that provides the new T&Cs that get you to waive your right to taking out class-action suits against Sony for security breaches?

oohWii4621d ago

Have haven't anyone answered this question. I am curious also if this update forces you to waive your right to file a lawsuit against Sony if the decide to screw you over.

All of the know-it-alls on this site and this question still unanswered.

Ren_4621d ago (Edited 4621d ago )

It makes you agree to only sue as an individual and not as part of a group if you are going to sue for whatever reason:

“Any Dispute Resolution Proceedings, whether in arbitration or court, will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class or representative action or as a named or unnamed member in a class, consolidated, representative or private attorney general action”

You can write Sony to opt-out of this agreement after agreeing to it on PSN however. Not sure on how many days you have to do this though.

Haven't done the update yet myself so still do not know if the new terms and conditions are included.

***EDIT: A friend just updated (EU account) and only the normal update agreement appeared. No new T&Cs.

Leviathan4620d ago

The new t&c was released recently..right before the update.

Ren_4620d ago

@oohWii - no worries mate

@Leviathan - I didn't have to agree to the newest T&Cs yet :S

SilentNegotiator4620d ago (Edited 4620d ago )

"All of the know-it-alls on this site and this question still unanswered"
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It absolutely has. That came out a LONG while ago with the need to agree with the new TOS to sign in. But since you don't have a ps3, you wouldn't know.

"I am curious also if this update forces you to waive your right to file a lawsuit against Sony if the decide to screw you over"
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No one has to service you, especially if you're suing them. Why you'd continue to use a service that's SO HORRIBLE that you're suing the company over it, anyway? Either sue them and don't use it, or use it and don't sue. TA-DA!

oohWii4620d ago (Edited 4620d ago )

Yo rump roast, I actually do have a PS3. Haven't used it in a while. (haven't used my 360 that much in a while either for that matter.) However, It's not a question of using a system or suing the company. It's the principle behind, hiding behind a service agreement while blocking people of using PSN.

It's like me telling you, AFTER you buy a car that if the don't come to the dealership and sign and no suit agreement your warranty will be voided.

Or buying and game online and telling me AFTER the transaction is completed that you will not send me the activation code until after I sign and anti-lawsuit agreement.

If I had to sign this type of agreement at the store before buying my PS3, I would have pass on it and saved my money. (Just saying.)

IMO, if you weren't doing sh!t that screws people over or rips people off, there would be no need for this type of waiver agreement.

Everytime I turn around Sony's doing some type of shady half legal BS.

To me this is just a LAME ass way to protect yourself. (while forcing your customers to not protect themselves.)

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Backward compatibility works for many games on newer consoles, but titles such as The Simpsons: Hit and Run have been left out.

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Vader822d ago

No 7 days to die is criminal

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Microsoft once tried to nab LittleBigPlanet from Sony after a few drinks

It turns out that many moons ago, Microsoft once had its eye on the Sony published LittleBigPlanet series.

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XiNatsuDragnel5d ago

Microsoft had a good idea but fumbled it again.

Cacabunga4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Project Spark idea was decent but they quickly gave up ..
LBP was wonderful

ApocalypseShadow4d ago

Microsoft in a nutshell. Always tried to poach Sony employees, games, 3rd party games and devices like the depth camera that was turned into Kinect but was running on PS2 before Xbox 360. Wouldn't be surprised they wanted LBP. Just like they worked behind the scenes pushing the MLB to bring Sony's baseball game to Xbox instead of making their own.
https://www.playstationlife...

They didn't spend years trying to develop their own baseball game. They wanted Sony's game.

They're scum.

Zachmo1824d ago

Microsoft didn't force MLB on Xbox. MLB gave Sony 2 options either go multiplat or risk losing the license.

Rynxie3d ago

And why do you think MLB said that? I believe Ms approached MLB.

ApocalypseShadow3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Totally ridiculous comment.

The only exclusivity Sony had was to their own creation of The Show. Microsoft could have paid the MLB for the license just like Sony did and made their own baseball game.

Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox. They're worth 3 TRILLION dollars. You think that's not enough money to make their own baseball game? Don't be delusional.

Microsoft spun it like they always do and told the media that they had to trust Sony with their hardware. After they put Sony in that position of not having a choice. Either go multiplatform or stop making one of their successful games. That's a no win scenario.

And what did Microsoft do? They didn't try to sell the game to the Xbox community. They put it on game pass to hurt Sony. Pushing the idea of why buy games that are $70 when you can play them in their cheap service for $10. It was a dirty tactic.

You fell for the Kool aid drink Microsoft served you instead of spitting it out. Hope it tasted good because you were fooled by Phil and the gang.

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Hereandthere3d ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

Bond revealed that MLB The Show “always came up” in conversations between Microsoft and the Major League Baseball organization. “We always said, ‘We love this game. It would be a huge opportunity to bring it to Xbox.'” she recalled. However, when Microsoft’s efforts materialized, it put the company in an awkward situation where it had to send in pre-release consoles to a rival company.

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Notellin3d ago

"Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox."

Take a nap, conspiracies are rotting your brain.

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Hereandthere3d ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

ApocalypseShadow2d ago

Lying to yourself is unbecoming.

Article link tells you all you need to know in Sarah Bond's own words.

Hereandthere3d ago

They were too cheap/inept/lazy to develop their own mlb game, so they port begged for years and bribed the mlb to make the show multiplatform. Like i said many times, xbox brought nothing to the table their 24 years, ZERO.

ApocalypseShadow2d ago

At least you and others get it. Note drank the Kool aid and asked for seconds thinking it was refreshing.

Most don't even know how it all played out but it's there in black and white for all to see. Microsoft brought it up for years until the MLB forced Sony's hand. It was a win win for Microsoft. Kill one reason to buy a PlayStation or kill the game by dropping it in a cheap service to kill Sony's sales numbers on PlayStation.

OtterX4d ago

"However, Healey said Media Molecule wouldn't have felt right doing that, adding it would have been "morally corrupt"."

Major kudos to Media Molecule for being an upright studio with principles.

Cockney2d ago

They chose well, Sony gave them the backing to pursue their dreams with no restrictions even tho their games especially dreams have very niche appeal. Media molecule and Sony deserve respect for this in an age of risk averse publishing.

RNTody4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Great, more stories like this please. Show the last of the zombies holding the line what we've been saying for years: Microsoft is anti competition, anti industry and has no interest in making games at all.

But hey, at least there's an Xbox Games Showcase to look forward to, right?

Inverno4d ago

Well considering SONY just killed the series, LBP would've been dead by now either way. Though MM probably wouldn't exist by now either, so I'm glad they stayed with SONY, hopefully they don't get shut down any time soon or ever honestly.

Inverno4d ago

They shut down the servers, that's millions of user created levels gone. That and dead are pretty much the same, it's also been years since 3 and they cancelled HUB soooo.

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fsfsxii3d ago

They shutdown the servers because no one was playing, no one in the community cared about the user created levels so why keep them up? Wtf you guys would never succeed in running a business.

Inverno3d ago

Yea dood no one was playing so they shut off the servers. Cause people with enough common sense can't just Google why they were actually shut of, right?

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