Oh wait -- it appears we stand corrected. "This is a minor update that adds a security patch." Well, we guess you better stick around for that press conference, after all.
[Thanks to everyone that sent this in!]
Oh wait -- it appears we stand corrected. "This is a minor update that adds a security patch." Well, we guess you better stick around for that press conference, after all.
[Thanks to everyone that sent this in!]
Reader Comments (56)
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:31AM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
Aww damnit.
Surprise ruined!
Surprise ruined!
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 7:03PM zigie said
@Ezio Auditore da Firenze
Sorry to cut in front of the line but someone in the bottom of the list said that it bricks when the update is done (if you have it jailbroken).
That is false!
Someone i know jailbroke it with hotz installer. After returning it to factory default settings (saving his games on an external hdd) ,i still saw the installer option after all that but the ps3 wrote 3.55 - the j wasn't present. After copying back all his ps3 saves and ps1 games (actually bought some games), he updated and everything was ok.
He did not install any ps1 or ps3 games or any kind of backup managers.
My friend has learned his lesson... i think... i know i have XD
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Sorry to cut in front of the line but someone in the bottom of the list said that it bricks when the update is done (if you have it jailbroken).
That is false!
Someone i know jailbroke it with hotz installer. After returning it to factory default settings (saving his games on an external hdd) ,i still saw the installer option after all that but the ps3 wrote 3.55 - the j wasn't present. After copying back all his ps3 saves and ps1 games (actually bought some games), he updated and everything was ok.
He did not install any ps1 or ps3 games or any kind of backup managers.
My friend has learned his lesson... i think... i know i have XD
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:32AM 182 said
:O
you got me there, Joystiq.
you got me there, Joystiq.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:33AM Helghast102 said
appropriate title, seeing as it's already been broken :/
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:34AM philosophico said
And so it begins, the 1st of many updates I bet.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 1:22AM mywhitenoise said
@philosophico This is like the 5th of many updates so far.
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Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:35AM C1ph3rDivyne said
LOL! Good one, Joystiq! Had me going for a sec...
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:35AM chronicus pr1me said
Oh yeah. that conference is about to start. 1.am. eastern? 25 minutes.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:37AM Barkley610 said
I almost flip my unit on to download my new PS4
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:37AM Manifest37 said
You win this round, Joystiq.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:39AM Raffi256 said
Think I'll skip this one.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:41AM JaymzShady said
People running custom firmware have gotten bricked consoles when updating to this firmware.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:43AM Rick1220 said
Maybe the PS4 functionality is what is taking it so long to download. Must be hard to update the hardware over the internet. Well done on Sony's part on finding a way to do this. Sony 4 life!!!!11!!!11!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:44AM JaymzShady said
this update bricks ps3s that have custom firmware on them.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 1:02AM Mrblonde57 said
@JaymzShady
Right-o! Pay for the games that people work hard to make.
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Right-o! Pay for the games that people work hard to make.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 1:15AM JaymzShady said
@mastjaso
they also removed USB updates and Recovery mode with this update.
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they also removed USB updates and Recovery mode with this update.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 1:23AM OZC said
@JaymzShady
The loss of USB updates is a disappointment (assuming you mean the firmware updates from a USB storage device). The last time I did a firmware update via a download from PSN, it took almost an hour, and that was probably 2-3 weeks after the update was released. Ever since then, I download via PC and update manually.
I understand how it's used for the hacked stuff to load custom firmwares, but seriously, that's a pretty lame move by Sony, even though I see why they probably felt they had no choice. Still, those of us using it fairly get screwed.
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The loss of USB updates is a disappointment (assuming you mean the firmware updates from a USB storage device). The last time I did a firmware update via a download from PSN, it took almost an hour, and that was probably 2-3 weeks after the update was released. Ever since then, I download via PC and update manually.
I understand how it's used for the hacked stuff to load custom firmwares, but seriously, that's a pretty lame move by Sony, even though I see why they probably felt they had no choice. Still, those of us using it fairly get screwed.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 1:37PM nandokun said
@ToTheMoon
I used my PS3 to use it as a media center, until they removed OtherOS. So I hacked it to get the media center functionality back. I don't care about pirating games because I many use my ps3 for bluray and only have 3 games. I will play my games on pc. Many people tell me to 'just buy a media center'. Well, no $300 media center is going to also play bluray, regardless of what else it can or can't do.
I know a lot of people are peeved about games being hacked, and I agree that it sucks. But this precedent of taking away something from a product after it is purchased is a slippery slope and if it goes unchallenged, who knows where it might eventually end up. Can you imagine owning hardware like a console as a service? Oh you didn't pay your PS3 bill? Bricked.
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I used my PS3 to use it as a media center, until they removed OtherOS. So I hacked it to get the media center functionality back. I don't care about pirating games because I many use my ps3 for bluray and only have 3 games. I will play my games on pc. Many people tell me to 'just buy a media center'. Well, no $300 media center is going to also play bluray, regardless of what else it can or can't do.
I know a lot of people are peeved about games being hacked, and I agree that it sucks. But this precedent of taking away something from a product after it is purchased is a slippery slope and if it goes unchallenged, who knows where it might eventually end up. Can you imagine owning hardware like a console as a service? Oh you didn't pay your PS3 bill? Bricked.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 4:39PM HeresKenny said
@JaymzShady I don't know where you're getting this. The usb update method and safemode menu both still exist
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Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:45AM Mister Servo said
Man, it felt like I was downloading a PS4.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:58AM Wesleypipes6 said
These constant updated are getting to be a bit much
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 12:58AM liquidsoap89 said
It's mandatory and dear god it takes a long time to download...
I was antsy to play dead space 2 for the first time and than BAM! Update your PS3 please...
I was antsy to play dead space 2 for the first time and than BAM! Update your PS3 please...
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 1:05AM Drew Daddi said
LMFAO, got me good
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 1:06AM Taro said
I want my PS4 update!!
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 1:15AM Arcangel000 said
It only took 3 minutes, I went to the bathroom, leaked, and brushed my teeth. You guys make out sound as if it takes forever. Drama queens!.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 1:51AM Arcangel000 said
@pibs Wow your comment is beyond stupid, someone get this guy a shopping cart and a radio asap. I dont even understand how you would even think that comment would be funny, if that was what you were going for.
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Posted: Jan 31st 2011 1:22PM pibs said
@Arcangel000 No need to get pissed off dude. I understand Sony has to keep these security patches coming so its stock share holders see they are doing something about the problem. Although it just has no incentives for us the loyal gamers. Yeah, PSN is free but they should throw us a freaking bone. Some MKV support, or any of the countless things the customers are asking for on their forums. Sorry that I came off as a dick, but you called a select few of us drama queens but in reality a few of us are tired of this cat and mouse bullshit. For fucks sake, I cannot use my Turtle Beach headset with my PS3 no more because they blocked the USB support :(
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Posted: Jan 27th 2011 2:22AM pibs said
@Arcangel000 Yeah I know it was a lame attempt at a funny, but you called a select few of us "drama queens". In reality, we are just fed up with Sony for forcing these seemingly useless updates that bring nothing new to the table. I understand we pay nothing for PSN (unless you are a +member) but they should at the least throw us a bone and add MKV support or some features mentioned on the PS message boards. I've lost support for my Turtle Beach headsets because of the USB block. This ridiculous cat and mouse game is just hurting us the customers. But hey its the share holders that should be happy, not the customers right?
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Posted: Jan 27th 2011 2:40AM Arcangel000 said
@pibs I never tried to justify the update, all I said was it did not take long. So if I offended anyone, my bad? but claiming something takes forever just because you dont think its necessary is kind of silly. Just say " this sh*t is unnecessary" and state your opinion, dont just make excuses about how many precious minutes of your life it takes away. I dont know to each his own.
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Posted: Jan 27th 2011 1:16AM ZexionArmando said
Damn... Went to look for the Catherine demo on the Jap store and this popped up
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 2:57AM eilegz said
well i cant download updates from psn it takes so long.... i hope they allow me to update from the usb i download it faster and i can resume from the pc
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 2:59AM Muskie said
Way to go alienating every PS3 user with a flaky/No net connection, Sony! Congratulations on pissing the userbase off even more.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 4:11AM SSMike06 said
@Muskie First, if you have a flaky connection, they probably aren't playing online, and if they have no connection, why would they even care, they get their updates from game disc anyway.
People needs to stop whining for something that takes 5 minutes, it's not like you'll die because of an update. People are dramatic for no freaking reason these days.
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People needs to stop whining for something that takes 5 minutes, it's not like you'll die because of an update. People are dramatic for no freaking reason these days.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 4:58AM TCJJ said
I just found out about this when I turned on my PS3 after school. With an increase of .01 to the version number, I wasn't even surprised when I found out it was just a "security patch". Oh yes, hackers, you better watch out. Sony's gonna get you. Not...
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 5:42AM NormanCod said
Why would this update brick hacked ps3's - they'd only brick a handful before people got wise to it?
Surely Sony would be better to convert them back to legitimate firmware and keep a note of the console's ID so it can study its behaviour and/or brick it at a later date.
Surely Sony would be better to convert them back to legitimate firmware and keep a note of the console's ID so it can study its behaviour and/or brick it at a later date.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 11:42AM JaymzShady said
@NormanCod bricking a handful of people would definitely send a message to people who are hacking. And noone is really sure if Sony made it to brick hackers or if it is just an unfortunate result to updating from a custom firmware.
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Posted: Jan 27th 2011 7:27AM Drew327 said
Hackers quit hacking and forcing us legit users to update our consoles!
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 8:43AM Lakevren said
Damn it. I had my hopes up and you destroyed it completely.
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 8:54AM EDZiLLUH said
i was hoping to read "you'll be able to change your PSN name for $5 fee without creating a new account"
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 9:25AM GingGangGhoul said
Haha, evil. You had me at the start there. :P
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 9:41AM TommySeal said
Sadly I didn't fall for it. :/
Posted: Jan 27th 2011 9:54AM Platoesq said
I just started the download, clicked the "turn off after done", and went to bed...
