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Sony 'investigating' PS3 firmware 4.45 issues, update taken offline

Sony has taken PS3's 4.45 firmware update offline while it investigates the reasons why it's causing some users' consoles to brick.

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TheLyonKing3956d ago

I still haven't done the last 5 updates on my ps3 will need to have a day where I update it all when this is back online.

My friends phat bricked install it but my other mates slim is fine.

DJMarty3956d ago

Some are saying it's down to size of drives in consoles. 500Gb are the ones having so called problems.

LOGICWINS3956d ago

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I have a 500GB drive, havent installed this yet though.

HarryMasonHerpderp3956d ago

I have a Slim and I updated it to a 500GB last year, PS+ automatically downloaded the new firmware when I wasn't looking >_<
luckily though I've just checked my PS3 and had no problems.

DJMarty3956d ago

I got a 750Gb hybrid/ssd and I've held off updating for now.

Firmware update has been pulled by Sony.

Bathyj3956d ago

I got a brand new 500gb yesterday and had to update to sign in with my profile. no problems so far.

b_one3956d ago

it will always update to latest firmware...

kenshiro1003956d ago

I hope Sony gets to the root of this. My PS3 is fine but I feel bad for the people who went through this.

GribbleGrunger3955d ago (Edited 3955d ago )

I'm sat here eating humble pie. Apologise for suggesting this was wrong in the other thread.

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KrimsonKody3956d ago

Lol.
Looks like at least 5 people don't think YOUR PS3 works fine.
ô_Ô
I wonder what they think about my PS3...

brish3955d ago

I think your ps3 needs a bath. It's filthy! ;-)

sway_z3956d ago (Edited 3956d ago )

@the_bebop >>>So you get a disagree for having a working PS3?? ...Lol Idiots!!

**Back on Topic**

So does 'bricked' means your console is bin fodder outside of warranty?

Can a 'bricked' PS3 be fixed, can another update fix it, or are users completely screwed??

I have PS3/500GB HDD and have never suffered with this, nobody I know has either...except on forums, so excuse my ignorance on the matter.

**EDIT**

I have PS+ and set to auto between 8-10am BST/GMT/UK, yet my Firmware still reads 4.41, so I'm lucky it didn't hit me prior to removal.

Blank3956d ago

Awesome info on the time of your auto update but put a time zone. Im kind of nervous to turn my ps3 on which I havent touched in 2 days but my autoupdate is at 4am pst I hope it didnt download and install it before sony took it down : /

sway_z3956d ago

I too hope your PS3 is okay....

boing13956d ago

Auto update just downloads the firmware. You have to manually 'install' it.

Octo13956d ago

Hope mine works still. I have auto update set up :S

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10 Weirdest Video Games of All Time

Plenty of unforgettable games have completely messed up their players throughout the years, all the way back from the PS1 days to the dark recesses of the modern internet.

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Tales Of Graces Ƒ Retro Review – Holding Out For a Hero

Gary Green said: Namco Bandai heard the call of many fans asking for the PlayStation release of Tales of Graces which was originally released seemingly exclusively for the Wii back in 2009. If you’re acquainted with the Tales series then Graces f won’t be something entirely new to you, yet if you’re a newcomer then you’ll find a plethora of gameplay mechanics and nuances that distinguish this series from other JRPGs. While the game finds itself following the traditional archetype of JRPGs, such as a somewhat clichéd story, Graces has something to offer to both veterans and newcomers alike.

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GoodGuy092d ago

Odd this and the xillia games still haven't gotten remasters yet.

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It's A Crime That There's No Sleeping Dogs 2 Yet

Huzaifah from eXputer: "Sleeping Dogs from the early 2010s is one of the best open-world games out there but in dire need of a resurgence."

LG_Fox_Brazil2d ago

I agree, I consider the first one a cult classic already

isarai2d ago

You say "yet" as if it's even possible anymore. United Front Games is gone, along with anyone that made this game what it is

CrimsonWing692d ago

That’s what happens when games sell poorly. And I’ve seen people wonder why people cry when a game sells badly… this is your answer.

solideagle2d ago

Majority of the time it's true but if a company/publisher is big (in terms of money), they can take a hit or 2. e.g. I am not worried about Rebirth sales as Square will make Remake 3 anyway but if FF 17 doesn't sell then Square might need to look for alternative. <-- my humble opinion

Abnor_Mal2d ago

Doesn’t Microsoft own the IP now since they acquired Activision?

DaReapa2d ago

No. Square Enix owns the IP.

Abnor_Mal1d 23h ago

Oh okay, Activision owned True Crime, but when that didn’t sell as intended it was canceled. Six months later Square Enix bought the rights and changed the title to Sleeping Dogs.*

*As per Wikipedia

boing12d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Sleeping Dogs was a sleeper hit back then. It was fantastic. It actually still is. Would love a sequel to this, or at least a revive of True Crime series.

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