Thinq:
"A controversial update which was seeded by Sony in order to remove the ability to run Linux on the Playstation 3 games console has caused a storm of complaints.
The 3.21 firmware upgrade, which removes the security hole provided by the 'Install Other OS' widget used by lots of educational institutions and hackers alike, also removes the console's ability to play games or connect to the Interweb according to forum posts, turning it into a very expensive doorstop."
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Same here man
To a corp though, they look at it as an "ends justifies the means" type situation.
So, if/when the lawsuits come, I suggest you people "get yours", because they've likely already put aside the money/resources they knew it was going to cost them.
Anyways....good luck.
attempt to get hits. If he means "bricking" as in not being able to access the PSN or some media titles that require the update then yeah. This only happens if you don't update though. My fat is working fine and i updated.
They both work fine! OH MAH GAWD!
An entire article about "Some people said on the forums."
That's a reliable source right there for ya.
If I ever get to the point when I use "what someone said on a forum somewhere" as a source for an article, someone take my game jounralism license away.
Of course, then I'd just buy another box of Cracker Jacks and get another one. :)
On a side note, both my fat PS3's are fine after the update.
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M'kay?
With that said, to dismiss issues simply because you didn't experience it is plain ignorance or fanboyism. The source points to the official Playstation forum, I mean these are the people that owns and use PS3s. You couldn't get any better source than the users reporting it themselves in public.
Now it might not be as widespread as the article suggest and some of them might not even be caused by the firmware, but it baffles me when people just plainly ignore it.
By the way, is it me or is Nintendo the only one I haven't heard any issues with firmware updates?
mine (80G) is fine, enjoyed some gow 3
Updated to 3.21 on my 80gb B/C PS3 that actually had YDL & TheZeroGameProject ~ No Problems
Updated to 3.21 on my Slim ~ No Problems
Haven't updated to 3.21 on my launch PS3 because I want to keep YDL & TheZeroGameProject ~ But wouldn't hesitate to do so if I absolutely had to
All of my friends and family come to me as the go to guy when something "gaming" happens or if there are problems etc. And NOT one has called me with an issue with 3.21 for their PS3's...yet they STILL call me for their 360's.
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Im copying and pasting a comment I saw on engadget and hopefully you people do the same every time this dumb articles come up
"32 million sold.
3-5% industry avg breakdowns per year
3% of 32 million divided by 365
2600 potential breakdowns per day
Some will attribute their breakdown to the firmware update"
This article is complete rumor website hit wannabe.
Glad i didnt bother clicking link.
Updated the other day, finished GoWIII, no issues what so ever. Though it does suck for those having issues.
Odd that these code problems only affect some PS3s. You'd think they'd all be affected.
Still, we've come a long way from blowing on the cartridges, haven't we?
and @sirwut - "What are the bubbles for?"
Just make some fanboy remarks and you will have bubbles in no time. At the moment siding with Sony will get you major bubbles. I dont side with either side as I have and love all the systems and call out stupid fanboys a lot and look how many bubbles I have, just a warning. lol
everything works fine
got trophies too
so far the update is done and is working ..fine
"Many users who have elected not to install the obviously broken update are complaining that they cannot connect to the Playstation Network or play online games."
The latest update is always required to log in and play online. What leverage would Sony have to stomp out any possible misuse if people maintained the same privaledges and uses without updating? LOL, oh my god it's like these complaints are being made by damn 5-year olds who don't know anything yet.
and right now I'm only playing Fallout 3 so I can't comment on any other games but since the update load times have increased and the game locks up almost every time I enter or exit a building. If I wait for about 30-60s the game will unfreeze. I've had my fatty since dec 06 and have been playing Fallout 3 exclusively for the past month. Before the udpdate the game would lock up about once every 8 hours or so.
Never going to update it. If there are problems and other early adopters PS3 bricks then i hope to god that Sony gets their ass sued. I will support any legal action or petition against Sony.
Anyway, this certainly isn't an epidemic by any stretch of the imagination and doesn't really represent much in the way of news.
"Sony is bricking PS3 fatties in order to "vanish" those models and every owner will buy a Slim without that Feature and by that no hackz... Muahahahaha!!!"
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There are more possible "factors" that can Help to Fvck up The Fatties Models, like DUST and No Good ventilation or stuff like that rather than a Conspiracy Theory
As well as the many 'Fat' owners on this site.
Where is this information coming from........
80 gigs big boy OG in here
running fine
are finding a resolution to the issue. Hopefully this will blow over like 2/29. I wonder why it only affected these people. They had another OS installed, use Folding@Home?
My internet browser seems to be locking up more frequently since the update.
But everything else is just fine!
(60gigSexyBeast)
thats cool either people are falsely reporting or this is all just one big lie..
My launch 60GB says Hello :)
A few PS3s have problems from the FW update and it is somehow an epidemic? I have a 60 GB launch model...NO PROBLEMS with the update... NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH ANY UPDATE.... There will always be isolated issues with any sort of firmware or software update, be it the PS3, Xbox, PC or other piece of consumer electronics.... Hell, I had my Sirius radio get f'ed up after an update...
After doing the mandatory install to my launch 60 gig PS3, everything was fine until the next day when I turned on the PS3. After loading up to the xmb, the PS3 simply shut off. After turning it back on, same thing... it just shuts off, no beeps just a flashing red light.
I called tech support.
After speaking to someone who initially informed me that "we can fix this" issue, he soon retracted that statement and said it was a power issue and I would have to send it in for repairs @ $150.00 + s/h or trade it in on a "re-certified" slim PS3 @ $119.00 + s/h. Of course either way I would LOSE EVERYTHING on my hard drive! Unacceptable.
I decided to troubleshoot myself:
First I downloaded via PC the 3.21 update to a compact flash card. Then I forced my PS3 into safe mode. (I say forced because it took several try's due to the unit shutting off too quickly) Once in safe mode, I re-installed the 3.21 update from the CF card and WHAM...PS3 works fine again. (some power issue huh!)
Problem is, after a few days, it will happen all over again. I repeat the process to get my PS3 functioning again only to have it revert to shutting down a few days later. What up SONY? Why has my PS3 worked flawlessly since launch and the very next day after the 3.21 update my PS3 seems determined to brick. 3...2...1...brick. I think I just figured out the meaning of the 3.21 update!
Anyone else with this same issue after installing the 3.21 update?
Honestly though...I've never had a problem updating firmware for ANY console (knocks on wood). My former Blackberry (Storm) is probably the only exception in regards to botched firmware updates.
Fat 120gb ps3
But i pretty much knew it was coming, it was acting different
determine how many times you can comment in each article, and in each zone.
Disagree ;D We will take em!
but like old dog, it's not moving like it use. the "new" ps3 (slim) is like a pup, jumping all over the place and an attention whore. lol
internally; i should hover it out and it could probobly do with a gutting an rebuild to clean ports and fans
but its good
oh and fyi
phat ps3s can surrvive a dog pissing on them when there vertical...
i know that cause i repaired one with that problem.....
not nice....
http://boardsus.playstation...
Yeah, mandatory updates tend to have that effect.
Someone should really school these people.
HAHAHAHA THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE BEST ONE EVER
They included that line like the firmware causes problems with your PS3 even if you don't install it. Sony themselves even warned you wouldn't be able to do anything if you don't install it lol. It wasn't even worth including in the article lol.
I still need to install the update myself but I'm not a muppet that tries to do something with my PS3 whilst updating firmware. I hope these people are never allowed anywhere near a BIOS update!!
As for the article, talk about inflamitory writting lol.
Flamebait. Just MIGHT be. You know fanboys, they tend to do this sort of thing. Not really trying to point fingers though....
My ps3 is fine though.
can some people say coincidence?
My point? All hardware breaks down, however i think the 360 (as of now, not launch) is a bit more unstable than the PS3.
And I have asked myself time and time again why!? I guess there are deeper issues at hand, either that or they really are that stupid.
But my ps3 always works fine.
This always happens after every PS3 update. Some annoying xbot gets butt hurt and decides to make false claims that his "Imaginary PS3" broke. Give it up xbots.
this happens after every update? I better stop updating.
So not only does the FW take away its features but it also bricks the Ps3?
Yep. Ps3, it only does everything.
Thing with the internet, those with issues shout the loudest which tends to give the impression that the problem is bigger than it is and then, of course, there's always those who just lie.
No one I know have got the RROD since they bought the Xbox with the Jasper chip...
Sry for the Xbox off topic... Just wanted to build up your point
From people with fake PS3s.
You've never seen a true fanboy, then.
Another case of idiots who shout the loudest get the attention.
I love how the article is all over the place: a "Storm" of complaints, but only "some" users have problems, and "plenty" can update fine but have connection issues.
Also "Many users who have elected not to install the obviously broken update are complaining that they cannot connect to the Playstation Network or play online games" - What's this? SONY wants to make sure everybody has this update? Those fiends!
they are taking away yet another advertised feature at launch, and in doing so they are killing peoples consoles, then charging them 100 something bux to fix it, and you people still make excuses for them?
Can you imagine if MS did this, it would be front page news on every game site, the headline would read "Evil Lying Microsoft completely screws consumers yet again" BUT since its sony only the most obscure of sites have the balls to report it.
If you really want to know the quality of the PS3, hangout on the official PS3 forums, PS3 is not a whole lot more reliable than the 360 when you do a little research. The only difference is, Sony makes you pay for the repairs and replacements, while MS just covers it under warranty extensions.
Nobody is making excuses, because nobody here seems to have any problems. Perhaps you should read the comments of those you decide to comment upon first.
Actually it's $150 for repairs. And it takes forever + you lose everything stored on your HDD. Look it up there are tons of people who unfortunately had fell victim to the Sony-timer.
Give it a rest,
Ha! unlucky pirate scum, buy some games you cheap skates!!
My 60GB is golden as always.
Yeah, removing the other OS sucks. But this isnt "bricking" phatties. Mine is still chugging along like a champ, just like everyone else.
Just an attempt to get hits