PS3 Firmware 2.43 Now Available

ButtonMasher writes: I do not know what this one does but it is now available to download. There has been no mention of upcoming features or promised fixes so I will have to update you all when it is finished downloading.

[Rick Astley]

Wtf. That was so unexpected.

Edit: Finished but what was it for? *confused*

[Cajun Chicken]

You tell me. I'm leaving it for a bit though, because of what happened to some people 'last time'.

[Rick Astley]

No thanks but I'll give you a bubble anyway.

[Le-mo]

They still didn't fix the clock/battery indicator overlapping issue.

[mattkelly1991]

Me - "Ill take Jeopardy for 6 bubbles please."

You - Daily Double

[gamesR4fun]

yep

bubbles 2 u lol

[IzKyD1331]

will11

just so you know, I took away bubbles just because your so pathetic

[FantasyStar]

I took bubbles away too. How pathetic. Bubbles to you Izky for bringing everyone back to ground zero.

[aceitman]

bubbles ill play ya

[soljah]

also go to folding at home. life w/playstation is out now too

[LoVeRSaMa]

Was there a Home Japan leak?

If so, then it could have fixed this.

[bourner]

so its for japan .and you dont have to install yet ......... how vey useful(sarcasm )

[InfiniteUnfloppery]

Xbots still Waiting on that Update of theirs

[DavidMacDougall]

I know what it added , if you play it for more than 3mins a little message pops up and says "you RROD"

Little joke from Sony

[KiddyBrownTurd]

LMFAO. u can't be serious. u mean our awesome, substantial update? you're comparing that to THIS update? LOL.

if anyone's still waiting, it's you.

Enjoy Play House, if it ever gets done!!!!

[Saint Sony]

Yea, yea, xbox is still waiting it's autumn update, but at least 360 does not need one for every week like PS3.

[BLuKhaos]

What are you talking about you're the ones who will be playing with dolls.

[Raoh]

I'm installing now..

on the playstation forums they are pretty much as lost as we are at the moment as to what it does.

[f789790]

Its ridiculous how many network errors and signouts I get.

[DaTruth]

Someone may have access to your wireless router and are using your bandwidth. Or your downloading at another source while playing. Or your bandwidth just sucks.

[InfiniteUnfloppery]

Let me Switch On my Beautiful Black Beast and see what Sony are Awarding us with Tonight

[PirateThom]

Oddly, unlike other updates, this one isn't forced, it lets you sign into PSN...

[gaffyh]

What are you serious?

That's weird. *Goes to check PS3*

[InfiniteUnfloppery]

Get to Writing a False Article about Ps3 systems Freezing after Firmware 2.43,you know you Want to

[PirateThom]

Kotaku - "We've had numerous reports from PS3 owners that 2.43 is causing their systems to turn into Daleks and kill them.

More on this as it develops and hopefully a word from Sony."

[rawd]

haha bubbles

[Cajun Chicken]

I admit, I'm tempted to get this, because I don't know if anyones noticed but Sony have been secretly updating PS2 games to work with the limited BC models of PS3s recently; about 3 firmwares ago Jak2,3 and X suddenly started working as I do quick tests with PS2 games after every firmware...
I'll wait until its safe though. Its probably for that headset, but I'll be suprised if nothing else is packed away secretly.

[solidsnakus]

dont update, this is just to stop the emulators glitch from working.

[jerethdagryphon]

so whats it do

[KiddyBrownTurd]

just another random, useless update.

[PirateThom]

"

Hi, everyone, I wanted to give you a heads up about PS3 firmware update (v2.43). Unlike previous updates, firmware v2.43 is specific to the Japan region, and only PS3 users there will be required to
install the update. PS3 users in all other regions will not be prompted to download v2.43. However, if you manually initiate a firmware update by clicking on “System Update” under the XMB’s Settings icon, the v2.43 update will be available, regardless of where you are located.

Users outside of Japan do not need to perform this update if your PS3 system software is on version v2.41 or later. However if you do perform the update, it will not cause any issues with your system or add any new functionality."

http://blog.us.playstation....

[divideby0]

Just let us know what it does, not that it matters, but its still nice to know

[Stryfeno2]

Screw that...I want FW 2.43686453728527. Thats the firmware that stop the delay of AAA titles.

[Silogon]

I'd hate to see what you consider AAA on the xbox 360 if you don't think Uncharted, MGS4, GT5P, Ratchet and clank, Warhawk, Folklore and Ninja Gaiden sigma aren't AAA on Ps3. You're about as annoying as I am, ya know thaT?

[DavidMacDougall]

Gettin owned left, right and centre today ain't you boy you should go back to xbotfanboy.com where they have the same IQ, hell you might even win instead of gettin b!tch slapped by anybody with a keyboard

[Silogon]

Within the hour Kotaku will be reporting on mass issues of Ps3 shutdowns and users upset with Sony!! They're such a bunch of c*ck sucks.

[hunter21]

the update made specifically for ps3 japan users, outside japan doesn't need to do the update.

[Dawn_Of_Ashes]

its only for japan territory. It will do nothing for north american
http://blog.us.playstation....

[sak500]

Maybe only attack pearl harbor.

[juuken]

I'm downloading now...but what does it do? o_o

[Stryfeno2]

Too easy of an opening...Not gonna even bother.

[DavidMacDougall]

Does it fix RROD wait your xbox still aint been updated yet ...

[juuken]

...No. -___-

[sak500]

It will provide you rumble for your tumble. WHere no man has ever gone in last 50 years.

[Dawn_Of_Ashes]

NOTHING at all
if your outside the japan territory this update is useless

[Cajun Chicken]

Oh, whats Japan getting then?

[devilhunterx]

free hentai tentacle porn rape

[god_o_war]

lol me and some asian boyz were jus talking bout that like 20 mins ago

[Raoh]

anyone know what the japanese get?

a friend of mine has a japanese ps3

[magicfrog]

I believe should be something like movie service for Japanese PSN..
I will try it after I finish download....I have Japanese system too

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Japanese systems are the same as American systems...

You can create a Japanese account in America or an American account in Japan. Every PS3 is the same, except for the different AC cords in Europe.

I have a Japanese account.

It's just enabling Life With Playstation, adding security (the recent emulators), and probably preparing for the video service...

[magicfrog]

ok...here is the link from Japanese PS website
http://www.jp.playstation.c...
it says this update is for Japanese Playstation Store rental service, start on Sep 24th, user can go to PS store to rent the high quality movie start with the animations and watch those movie during the limited times..

[Guwapo77]

Plus one for the info! /salute

[BlackRaven85]

Any real update will happen with 2.45 or 2.50, which could just be Home and other extra goodies from Sony. A lucky guess. So this update is just for Japan, unimportant to me.

[shine1396]

how do you figure?

[ADz_Nz]

ONLY the japs need this one :P

[Draperc]

Just updated to 2.43, if you haven't updated yet, don't. 2.43 keeps signing me out of the psn, 'nuff said. Me and my 2 friends kept getting signed out for no reason, and we hard a hard time getting into private chats. Just a warning.

EDIT: new problem, online status also gets messed up, personal message gets weird too. wtf O.o;

[Mclovin96]

PS3 is desperately trying to catch up therefore we get funny stories like this.

[theEnemy]

What The F*** Are You Talking About ?