PS3 3.0 / 3.01 firmware update making Blu-ray drive unusable?

Halo360Fan · 09-29-2009, 02:41 PM

man I'm staying far away from 3.01 so many problems lol

rubystone1111 · 09-29-2009, 04:15 PM

I don't know why some people get paranoid about the updates. I never had a problem with any of the updates for the ps3 or even my stand alone player. in fact for the most part.. they made some improvements.

Jacob

WestC07 · 09-29-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halo360Fan

man I'm staying far away from 3.01 so many problems lol

Thing is, 3.01 fixed some of the 3.00 problems for many users.

**PFC5** · 09-29-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubystone1111

I don't know why some people get paranoid about the updates. I never had a problem with any of the updates for the ps3 or even my stand alone player. in fact for the most part.. they made some improvements.

Jacob

Because some people had problems when they did the update.

If you never had a problem then it would be hard to understand why some are nervous about doing them, but once you do get a problem you change your POV about them.

Luckily I have not had a problem myself.

Semp1 · 09-29-2009, 06:40 PM

have a slim and a 60gb both with 3.01 both with no issues this sounds like bull to me.

**PFC5** · 09-29-2009, 07:06 PM

So you have an original launch PS3 and you have no issues at 3.01?

That is good to know, but I doubt it is bull.

Thanks!

myturn · 10-11-2009, 08:28 AM

Weird that in this forum there are not many people saying they have had a problem with their last update or after it, but in other forums there are several folks saying their PS3 either froze up or just quit working and Sony wanting $150.00 to fix the problem. Now I don't own a PS3 so I am just thinking out loud here but so soon after the "Slim" model comes to market the older machines take a dive shortly after an upgrade?
Yet around this board it appears to be a non issue.
Very strange.

wvradicalman · 10-11-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PFC5

Because some people had problems when they did the update.

If you never had a problem then it would be hard to understand why some are nervous about doing them, but once you do get a problem you change your POV about them.

Luckily I have not had a problem myself.

One thing we must consider is how the update was accomplished...over the Internet, from a USB connection, from a disc? There are warnings all over the place that if you turn off your power or anything disturbs the download that you will be in deep trouble. Did all the people who say they have had problems observe this warning?

I bought a new slim and it was several days before I could get an Ethernet hub to get that connection going. I waiting until then to check updates because my guess is that Internet updates are the most reliable. I downloaded 3.1 and have had no problems with the player at all.

Rad B

rattmobbins · 10-11-2009, 06:20 PM

Just bought a slim last night and think I'll hold off on updating until Sony figures this thing out.

HD Goofnut · 10-11-2009, 06:31 PM

I have 3.00 with a 40 GB PS3 and have played several BDs with no problems whatsoever. I will wait for something better than 3.01 before I update again though.

House72 · 10-11-2009, 08:08 PM

I have a 60gb, and a Slim.. I updated the slim last week to 3.01, and I haven't had a problem with it(Watched blu-rays and played games on it).. I did hold off on the 60gb, just for the fact it's out of warranty and I don't want to take the chance with it.. Don't feel like sending sony 150 bucks to fix it..

marcallo · 10-12-2009, 11:31 PM

I've got a slim and 3.1 and no problems. Been playing Saints Row 2 quite happily for over a week now. Bluray movie played fine the other night as well.

Thomas Foolery · 10-13-2009, 01:40 AM

I have a 60gig Ps3 which has never given me a problem from an update. It seems like this update nonsense comes up pretty regular.

09-29-2009, 02:41 PM	#16
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09-29-2009, 04:15 PM	#17
rubystone1111 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 196	I don't know why some people get paranoid about the updates. I never had a problem with any of the updates for the ps3 or even my stand alone player. in fact for the most part.. they made some improvements. Jacob __________________ My Home Theater Equipment: Philips "47" PFL7403D/F7 Onkyo 605 7.1 Receiver Awia speakers and subwoofer Panasonic 605 Blu Ray Player Sony PlayStation 3 Direct TV dvr in HD Philips 3980 dvd player

09-29-2009, 06:40 PM	#20
Semp1 Just Go Neutral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn. NY Age: 28 Posts: 691	have a slim and a 60gb both with 3.01 both with no issues this sounds like bull to me. __________________ Living Room: Sony KDL52XBR6 Sony STR-DG910 (Unknown Replacement coming soon) Center Channel: Polk CS10 Front Towers: Polk TSI300 Rear Speakers: Polk TSI100 Sub Woofer: Sony SA-W3000 Apple TV PS3 Slim XBOX 360 Wii Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD Bed Room: Sony KDL40XBR2/3 Samsung BDP2500 Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD PS3 (60gb) XBOX 360 Blu-ray=260

09-29-2009, 07:06 PM	#21
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10-11-2009, 06:31 PM	#25
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10-11-2009, 08:28 AM	#22
myturn Movie Geek Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: way out there Posts: 192	Weird that in this forum there are not many people saying they have had a problem with their last update or after it, but in other forums there are several folks saying their PS3 either froze up or just quit working and Sony wanting $150.00 to fix the problem. Now I don't own a PS3 so I am just thinking out loud here but so soon after the "Slim" model comes to market the older machines take a dive shortly after an upgrade? Yet around this board it appears to be a non issue. Very strange.

10-11-2009, 06:20 PM	#24
rattmobbins What is HD? Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Just bought a slim last night and think I'll hold off on updating until Sony figures this thing out.

10-11-2009, 08:08 PM	#26
House72 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 544	I have a 60gb, and a Slim.. I updated the slim last week to 3.01, and I haven't had a problem with it(Watched blu-rays and played games on it).. I did hold off on the 60gb, just for the fact it's out of warranty and I don't want to take the chance with it.. Don't feel like sending sony 150 bucks to fix it.. __________________

10-12-2009, 11:31 PM	#27
marcallo High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 457	I've got a slim and 3.1 and no problems. Been playing Saints Row 2 quite happily for over a week now. Bluray movie played fine the other night as well.

10-13-2009, 01:40 AM	#28
Thomas Foolery HD Hmmmmm Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mooresville, NC Age: 38 Posts: 136	I have a 60gig Ps3 which has never given me a problem from an update. It seems like this update nonsense comes up pretty regular. __________________ Mitsubishi WS-48515 JVC RXD-412 Toshiba HD-A1 Xbox 360 Premium Xbox HD DVD Add on Sony PS3 60 GB Nintendo Wii Westinghouse LTV-32w3 Toshiba HD-A2 ($98.97 from Wal-Mart) 91 hd dvd movies 67 Blu-ray movies

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