Users report Firmware 3.0 causing Uncharted freezes

I've been playing uncharted after the update with no issues at all. I do own a 60gig/backwards compatible model. This could be why I don't have any issues. Good luck to everyone.

Good thing I got my platinum long ago, I've gone through that game far too many times. Now, if this was happening in Batman: Arkham Asylum right now I'd be a pissed.

I played from 0-35% complete on Hard yesterday with no issues.

I own a 40gb with upgraded hard drive, i'm currently playing the game as I type this and i have yet to run into even the smallest hiccup....I just think some systems freeze sometimes for some people. I doubt Home freezes because of 3.0....Home froze for me many times before on other Firmware.I have a feeling that we're going to get a ton of Sony haters just SAYING that a game froze, or something else froze just for s & g's.Not calling anyone a liar....I just expect that....

I had this problem with Prototype after updating on a 60gb launch PS3.

Bah! Only gotta play this on crushing for platinum...was hoping to do that next month, just before Uncharted 2 comes out. As long as it's fixed by then I'm not too fussed.

that sucks! I just bought my PS3 last week, and was planning on getting Uncharted next week, so I can get through it before the sequel hits...oh well, hopefully they get it fixed before then, I guess I have inFamous to tide me over until then.

Post: on PS.com: "3.0 is so ugly that ur (sic) controller does doesn't want to sync with it." Oh poor 3.0.

Also, lost some functionality.I can no longer play music while using the web.YES , I use the PS3's browser as my laptops AC adapter's frayed!

Um... doesn't this happen with EVERY firmware on 360 and PS3 (and for that matter any computer OS update)? Within a very short amount of time there always seems to be an added update to fix what went wrong.

Soooo many people complaining as if they've never owned a computer or any device that has ever had to update. Peeps need to calm the hell down.

My white DS3 works as well. I haven't tried Uncharted yet, but I've played that out anyway. The people who had a problem with their controllers posted the model number as CECHZC2H, which I believe is from Hong Kong. I have a CECHZC2J from Japan. That'll teach you people to buy from Hong Kong. ;-)

I'm having problems with Star Wars: Unleashed...Just froze on me while loading the third or fourth level. You have to ask why Sony didn't test this firmware on games..

update 3.0 is kinda shitty. the friends list is horrible looking. the glitter is hella lame. overall, i'm super disappointed with the update. i don't think it added any benefits and only added stupid shit. man, this update upsets me. glitter?! glitter?!!?

also mirror's edge freezes when im surounded by yellow colours.

They betta FIX IT!

Has anyone experienced increase heat from your ps3 with the new update? My 60g is really pouring out the heat even on the XMB. I played many BluRay movies and leaving it on the XMB more that a few times and not experiencing as much of a heat output. The fan goes into turbo mode not even 10 minutes later.

"The Best" version(price reduction version) is of Uncharted is going to be released on September 3rd, and I was going to buy it and play it before Uncharted 2....


I really hope mine does freeze...

For the people who freeze, does rebuilding your system work in anyway?
I remember you can enter a maintenance mode in PS3.
But doing this, you'll lose all your messages from your friends...

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

This was the only game I got when I got the slim.

i had no problems with my Uncharted it, may be it probley what ps3 u have, i got the 60gb so may be that the different, plus the remote should work regardless cause they are bluetooth i think

MY console war? el oh el. Seeing that I own all 3 consoles I would say I was neutral. Read what I said again, I didn't say EVERYONE having issues is making crap up, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's greatly exaggerated. I mean do you honestly think that there won't be trolls/fanboys of some sort that will jump on this? I would expect it...

shut up Emblazin u aint got no slang fool

I must say, shit happens, specially in this type of updates when some libs changes. I currently play U1 and i'm near ending, after update 3.0 i was in middle of nazi u-bot station and after that i have didn't get any crash. Anyway, this will get fixed by game patch for sure.

I just played like 1 hour of Uncharted and I had no freezing at all. Maybe it's a model specific thing? I have one a 80GB Phat w/o BC, it's like one year old.

Damn i was going to play this in the weekend end then firmware 3.0 comes and does this!?!? O_o

I picked up my slim last week and played Uncharted on 2.80 until Chapter 8. I then updated to 3.0 and played through chapter 8 just fine but when I got to chapter 9 it started freezing. Like most new slim owners I thought maybe it was the disc because it kept happening in the same general area every time but my disc was flawless. I loaded up an earlier save and it froze a couple minutes in as well so I determined it wasn't the area I was in. I then uninstalled the Uncharted game data (the patch) and reinstalled it hoping that would help but no such luck so I tried it without reinstalling the update and the damn thing worked. Unfortunately the game still freezes on me but without the Uncharted update I can get in an hour or two of play before it does so. It's just too bad I can no longer get trophies.

I have had no problems with freezing on this game. I have been playing quite a bit before and after 3.0. I have a 60 GB. Bought 7/7/07.

Something else that seemed to fix the problem for me (I've only plated for about two hours after the fix so not sure if it's truly a fix):

1. delete the Uncharted game data (not the game save data)
2. Run the "Restore File System" utility -- directions are here: http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?message.uid=39144801
3. Insert the game and you should be able to play from one of your old save points.

So far it has worked for me.

I also did the following, which honestly, I don't think does anything, but some people recommended:
1. Choose the "classic" theme (the one without the "sparkles")
2. In system settings, set "Notification Messages" to "Do Not Display"
3. In system settings, set "Display [What's New] to "off"

Also, if this does not work, someone else suggested that the problem may be with the auto-save feature, so:

When ever you go to start a new game or load a specific chapter and it asks you to select a save file to overwrite or to create... DON"T... Cancel that selection and you'll be prompted by Uncharted that the game will continue, but it won't have the "AUTOSAVE" function enabled. Meaning you have to save it manually for the rest of the game. So before you turn off your PS3, save your game.

Best of luck.

Thanx Akronon!

I got my ps3 slim and a copy of uncharted on monday. and I still haven't been able to play for more than 5 minutes withouth something freezing. Good to know is a bug and fixable since I was just about to go and return the box.

Seems the Sony gods have smiled upon me, FW 3.01 is out today!

I was finally getting around to it since I want to pick up #2. Now I get to wait for the update so I can play it. The plus side is that DF2 might be in the bargain bin when I get to play it.