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PS3 3.30 Breaking PS3s, Major Problems Reported

Sony seems to run into a lot of problems when they release a new PS3 system update these days. After the uproar of removing the 'Other OS' feature in Firmware 3.21, some are now going to the extreme and dubbing 3.30 as being even more devastating because it has completely made their system useless.

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madmonkey05914d ago

we get theese reports after every update, how many of them are actually true? my bet is none at all.

shadowmoses6235914d ago

Next it's going to be "Oh noes cross game voice chat bricked my PS3".

jjacinto235914d ago

well that is not major enough to call it MAJOR........

-Alpha5914d ago (Edited 5914d ago )

I honestly doubt some of these reports. For all we know it could be trolls doing it on PS3 forums. Unless I see the problem more widespread I am somewhat skeptical.

Of course, this makes me nervous to update my PS3, so I always tend to wait a while before updating mine.

I also love how this article tries to make this a "Major Problem" yet cites one anonymous PS3 user on a forum. Again, pardon my skepticism.

Also, didn't Sony create some sort of system to erase an update? Something about holding down the PS Power Button on the PS3 for about 10-15 seconds? Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watc...
I'm going to suggest it to this Forum User, hopefully he isn't a troll.

Pennywise5914d ago

Whats the matter examiner? No good juicy twitter posts today?

Redrum0595914d ago

no broblems here, updated yesterday, playing ff13 right now. im good

BeaArthur5914d ago

Pennywise...haha, pretty funny.

Arkham5914d ago (Edited 5914d ago )

ROFLMFAO! +1 to you, sir!

And since when did Kramer start writing gaming news?

'Giddy-UP!

Christopher5914d ago (Edited 5914d ago )

The only reason this is news is because of the number of hits they get.

Someone posts a news story about their new 360 RRoD... who cares. Some forum person says the latest update bricked their PS3, page 1 material! Is it because people are used to RRoD on the 360 or because people are looking to find any fault they can with Sony? Heck if I know, but either way it's annoying.

Personally, I'd question putting articles on N4G that have titles that are outright lies.

1. Only a single PS3 has been mentioned, not PS3s.
2. There was absolutely no fact checking on the situation.
3. The user who posted the item in question has a history of complaining about firmware somehow destroying his PS3 without any proof as to the how or ending result (but it seems with each new update his PS3 is once again working in order to be broken).

lokiroo4205914d ago

Since this is on the front page, I guess we can expect a 360 forum article next?

thor5914d ago

Well in a way, all of them are true, and in a way, none of them are true.

I've no doubt that there's going to be someone out of MILLIONS of PS3 owners whose (already failing) console's death is triggered by something like a firmware update.

On the other hand, if there were something seriously wrong with an update, we'd have more than just a single crappy website announcing the fact. The whole internet would be ablaze with angry PS3 owners. The # of online players on, say, MW2 would be cut significantly. This doesn't happen in most cases; only on 1 March this year.

Tony240ZT5914d ago

Yeah, mandatory if you want to get on psn. I upgraded last night and played for a few hours.

Dee_915914d ago

had me scared for a minute
i didnt update my slim one yet ima still wait till sony clarify this
but my fat one working good .. so

mikeslemonade5914d ago

I hope my launch 20GB model PS3 finally bricks, so I have the excuse to buy a 120GB PS3 slim. Die Die Die!

captain-obvious5914d ago (Edited 5914d ago )

so are we going to see things like this in EVERY PS3 update ??

http://pix.motivatedphotos....

80 gigs fat in here
updated since day 1 the update is out
no problems at all

MACADOODLE5914d ago

Some of these issues with the updates are true. To think there is never a problem is just being blind. When you have so many SKU's out there there is going to be problems with some consoles. It isn't a huge number like RROD but with every update that causes issues it starts to stack up. Nothing is 100% and if you think it is... well hello fanboy.

kneon5914d ago

My bet would be some are true. Any time a device has it's firmware updated there is a chance something will go wrong. I've had it happen to a GPS and cell phones, and I know people that have had it happen to their cameras. Some minor glitch in the firmware update can go as far as bricking a device.

While all my PS3s updated just fine, and have every time, that doesn't mean that somewhere out there there isn't a PS3 that did have a screwed up update. I just don't think the number is very big.

Pennywise5914d ago

Every time I see examiner, I think of Inquirer. I just thought inquiring minds would like to know that.

morganfell5914d ago

That and it isn't the weekend when they can report 20 - 30 useless mods no one will ever download.

Where do they get their writers? The local high school paper?

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kenpachi5914d ago

bots and their imaginary ps3's yet again make up stuff after another firmware update

The_Beast5914d ago

they imagine having ps3s. after they do that. they imagine it breaking

the-warriors5914d ago

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heheheheheehehehheehehehheehh ehehehehee

FailStation 3 hehehehehehehehehheehehehheeh

playstation_clan5914d ago

you have some serious time dude, did your 360 break again?

Roper3165914d ago

lol, here we go again! another update and all the non PS3 owners claimed they have a bricked system. I updated all 3 of my PS3's this morning without a problem like always.

masterofpwnage5914d ago

tell the truth are you this guy

Redrum0595914d ago (Edited 5914d ago )

lol, funny dude. I give you +bubbles... but heres the thing.

you may have +bubbles... but i, i have "3"... PS3s

SuperStrokey11235914d ago

I have 2 right now, use the second one a blue ray player/ media extender with PS3MC, i considered getting a third too for a different room to act as another media extender as well. However i wont be updating my media extenders unless something new is added to the features that will benefit them.

Roper3165914d ago

ya I have 3..

1st was a launch 20 gig, then when I got the disc read errors I bought a 40gig to hold me over until I figured out how to fix the disc read error on my 20gig, then I bought a MGS4 bundle when Amazon got some stock on them after they were sold out for a few months so I would have a back up PS3 with B/C in it.

and technically I bought 4 because I also bought my Daughter her own for her room.

So I have my 20 gig in my bedroom ( 80 gig MGS PS3 in the closet as back up ), the 40gig in the living room for BR movies / netflix for everyone and then my daugters in her room.

I also have a Elite 360 in my room next to my PS3.

Wii is buried in the closed what a POS it is, at least to me. I haven't found 1 game that I enjoyed on it.

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Fishy Fingers5914d ago

One at home and the other at work are fine.

This must be one unlucky dude to have problems with the last 2 updates, I dont know anyone who had a problem with either. Which seems to always be the case, funny that..

BeaArthur5914d ago

Considering the source I wouldn't be surprised if both accounts were total fiction.

SuperStrokey11235914d ago

You have a PS3 at work? Very awesome work place you have!

Fishy Fingers5914d ago

Yeah it's pretty cool, a couple of us chipped in and bought one, in fact the idea was originally my boss'. We've just got it linked up to a 30" monitor.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot64d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle63d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7763d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer72d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde70d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy71d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12570d ago (Edited 70d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him

Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.

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Relientk7772d ago

Yeah I can see that for sure. Shuhei Yoshida should have been in charge not Jim Ryan.

Cacabunga72d ago

It should be free highway for him now.. but Sony are too stupid to see this, especially that moron Hulst

S2Killinit71d ago (Edited 71d ago )

Wtf why all that anger. PlayStation is dominating on every level. Besides I think there is a little more to hiring a CEO than just who is available. Its not like its a athlete your team wants to buy.

neutralgamer199271d ago

S2Killinit

live service failures, chasing trends, closing studios. yes dominating

Cacabunga71d ago

Sony is Dominating because competition is not existing. Compared to previous gens this is the poorest in terms of software offerings.

Last gen we got Uncharted 4 Lost Legacy and TLOU2 from ND alone.

This is so far a remasters gen, with no competition to lift up the quality

1nsomniac71d ago (Edited 71d ago )

..."PlayStation is dominating on every level"....

...Really???

PlayStation are soon heading into a new generation in the not to distant future. They currently have the worst customer satisfaction they've ever sustained as a company. The company is heading for a huge crash while at the same time they'll need to be planning how they are going to try and win back that favour and the build up to their new releases.

Yes financially they're winning but they're going to have to ride out this complete public corporate disaster. No one has faith in the company or the product anymore. They've damaged their public image so much this generation. Greed can kill anyone.

medman71d ago

Hulst is a disaster......

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blacktiger71d ago

He would've done the same thing and fire Jim Ryan and Shuhei would be the villain. Why?
Because Elite creates the narrative and distraction for gamers, users and citizens.

Outside_ofthe_Box72d ago

More confirmation that Jim Ryan is the culprit for what has happened to Sony. Hulst needs to go too. What sucks is that a lot of the good top heads at Sony are no longer there. I wish that guys that were forced out prematurely by Dumbo Jimbo like Shuhei and Layden came back.

robtion71d ago

Yep. Yoshida was responsible for bringing one of the best games of this generation to playstation (Stellar Blade). He is an actual gamer and is in touch with what gamers want (creative, fun games, not GaaS and agenda pushing). He also seems like a genuinely nice guy if you watch some interviews. Of course they got rid of him.

darthv7272d ago

Makes you wonder if MS even thought about hiring him after Phil and Sarah were leaving. He certainly couldn't make their situation any worse.

Agent7571d ago

Microflop. After Windows XP and Xbox 360, it all went floppy.

S2Killinit71d ago

Floppy 😆
No pun intended

badz14972d ago

Yoshida for President! Jim Ryan was and always be a hack! Sony should get Shu back

Lightning7772d ago

All the gamer/consumer lead heads are gone across PS and Xbox. shuhei gone phil's gone (questionable) but gone. The future of gaming is somewhat uncertain across the board.

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