PlayStation 3 2.40 firmware update pulled

by Christopher Grant { Jul 2nd 2008 at 4:26PM }

After issues were reported with the PlayStation 3's 2.40 firmware update, it appears the update has been completely pulled from the Network. This blogger had not updated yet and, when attempting to, was told the latest version was already installed. A tipster reported the same thing. We've contacted Sony for comment and will update as soon as we hear back. If you haven't updated yet, give it a shot and let us know if you're successful.

[Update: Sony just updated the PlayStation blog stating that it has "temporarily taken Firmware v2.40 offline" due to "a limited number of calls from consumers experiencing an issue with installing the system software update on their PS3."]

Gallery: PS3 Firmware 2.40

[Thanks, Ian]

Tags: BreakingNews, firmware-2.40, ps3-firmware

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

mstngo @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:29PM

First

Ninjakamster (PS360 FTW!) @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:32PM

I'll see you in hell. : )

Christopher Grant @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:32PM

banned

Hyams @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:34PM

Fourth!

Lars @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:57PM

Right after downloading the firmware (before installing it) my PS3 locked up and I couldn't even turn it off by holding my finger on the power "button". But I flipped the power cut-off switch on the back of the PS3 off and on again, then it turned on and proceeded to install the update. Tested it out for a bit last night before heading to sleep... seemed fine. Had me scared for a moment there.

Tombstone @ Jul 3rd 2008 11:09AM

@Lars: Same thing happened to me. But my PS3 is working fine.

MC Double Def DP @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:30PM

good thing I waited.

FemaleOrca @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:51PM

that avatar makes anything you say funny

Dustin @ Jul 3rd 2008 3:31AM

In-game XMBrick

Hyams @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:31PM

Ah, so THAT's why it wouldn't let me. I thought my PS3 was broken or something.

I am currently feeling an unusual mix of relief and annoyance.

Zertoss @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:32PM

This makes me feel better about being at work and not home in my underwear like the PS3 Fanboy guys.

But not enough to stop being totally jealous of them.

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:32PM

Hope my PS3 doesn't keel over :(

Jettic @ Jul 2nd 2008 5:11PM

What version do you have?

Jettic @ Jul 2nd 2008 5:12PM

My 80gig is doing fine =]

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:16PM

40gb, I'm just bs'n I navigated through it last night and played a game and everything. Worked like a charm. :D

superaktieboy @ Jul 3rd 2008 4:57AM

yeah.. hopefully they release a patch for this problem fast enough... coz i have 60GB updated to 2.4 and i really hope it doesn't brick at a random time.. eventhough ive played yesterday without a problem..

NATO_Duke @ Jul 3rd 2008 2:23PM

Fenix, did you lose game saves?

Mr Awesomer @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:32PM

Just upgraded... to 2.36

Ninjakamster (PS360 FTW!) @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:33PM

I heard there were problems with this update, just as I've stopped seeing RROD issues with the Falcon 360s, I'm hearing of many more problems with the PS3 now. I'm going to wait to buy one again until all is fixed, I'm hearing mostly that the Blu-Ray drive becomes faulty.
: (

j.howlett @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:55PM

if you still have your broken ps3 pay the $100 or so to get it fixed then sell it. you did say it was a 60gig right? and gta4 was your only bluray game. they go for alot of cash, i think its worth it

DarkNessBear @ Jul 2nd 2008 5:00PM

This is the only issue i've ever heard of. And they took it down and are fixing it. So it should be ok.

Arno @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:33PM

Is this the update that makes the PS3 good?

Ninjakamster (PS360 FTW!) @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:35PM

The PS3 has always been good, its just you lowly 360 and Wii peasants could not comprehend the power of the Cell and Blu-Ray. You were jealous but now are starting to see the light.
; )

Slight Defect @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:16PM

you are both idiots and ur both the reason this industry is starting to blow.

Ninjakamster (PS360 FTW!) @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:58PM

I get voted down for playful sarcasm? ; (

Mr.ESC @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:34PM

The 2.40 causes a malfunction, making your PS3 act like a xbox 360.

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:36PM

Zing? o_O

LaughingTarget @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:39PM

If it makes the PS3 get compelling exclusives and a lower price point, why did they drop it?

(RROD has been irrelevant for 7 or 8 months, so that can't be what you're referring to)

Obie @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:42PM

Does the PS3 even have a red ring? or would that be a "blu-ring"? ;)

Vidikron (FU) @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:50PM

"RROD has been irrelevant for 7 or 8 months, so that can't be what you're referring to"

Irrelevant for most people that purchased new systems within that period... sure. Doesn't apply to people still stuck in the refurb loop or people with ticking time bombs purchased previous to that time period.

Ninjakamster (PS360 FTW!) @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:53PM

Right now, the PS3 has the YLOD (Yellow Light of Death) and the Blu-Ray drive conking out, the latter which happened to my 60gb after playing GTA4, lots others are having the problem too.

And now 2.40 firmware is messing up PS3s so Sony had to remove it? Now the 360 is in the clear and PS3 is entering build quality hell.

LaughingTarget @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:53PM

True, but at the rates of RRODing that many exaggerating posters like to throw out, all of them are dead and buried by now.

SimbaDogg @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:58PM

@ laughing target

irrelevant for 7-8 months? what are you smoking BUDDY. my friend bought a 360 last summer only to have it fail in december, got a new one right after christmas (had to wait a few weeks because of the holiday season premium shortage) and that JUST RRoD about 2 weeks ago. so yeah, it still happens...PAL

j.howlett @ Jul 2nd 2008 5:09PM

its not just rrod its other things like graphics chips and disk trays that aren't covered in the 3 year extension.

BSTKiller @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:35PM

So if 2.4 is gone...what is in 2.5!

Didn't have any probs with updating but I'm glad SONY reacted fast and pulled it.

NotNormal23224 @ Jul 2nd 2008 9:57PM

Updated my PS3 too last night and it's working fine as well, it was a launch 20GB that I upgraded the drive to 120GB

DangerMouse @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:36PM

I was reading the playstation boards earlier, and it looks like people's PS3's are going dead after the update. Mine seems to be fine, but sucks for whoever it does happen to.

Steven @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:37PM

the update is still available for download on the playstation website. http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3

deaftly @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:43PM

that got taken down also (just checked)

deaftly @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:37PM

The PS3 forums are getting pretty funny, ALOT of broken systems. Soooo glad I didn't update mine.

http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&thread.id=3042817

JW @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:37PM

I upgraded to 2.40 last night and everything is running smooth so far (60GB system). I've even managed to find some friends to play MGO with using in-game XMB.... imagine that. Stupid Konami.....

Neebs @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:42PM

Mine is working fine, 40GB.

Less is moar mi>

Marek Hryc @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:48PM

I updated this morning before going to work. I hope it's gonna work when I get home, I just got MGS4 today!

juju187 @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:58PM

i just love on the offical sony boards sony is charging $150 to fix there mistake.

tmacairjordan87 @ Jul 2nd 2008 7:24PM

I'll fix your mistake for free though. It's "their".

Yes I'm a douchebag.

j.howlett @ Jul 2nd 2008 5:03PM

i updated right after midnight and it didn't turn into a pumpkin. 60gig full BC purchased last summer. i've only played games on the hdd and used the web browser while i listened to a CD since though. hppe when i play a disc game it won't die, oh no, oh i did discover in folding xmb though