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

Lee Stewart · 09-25-2009, 04:27 PM

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

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What could possibly cause nearly 700 comments on an official Sony blog post announcing the relatively minor 3.01 firmware update for the PS3? Plaudits? A Kanye meme gone awry? No, it's the age old problem of an update that apparently breaks more than it fixes. In this case, a sizable number of users are reporting that the 3.0 and/or 3.01 update caused their PS3's Blu-ray drive to be all but unusable for both games and Blu-ray movies (although some folks report that DVDs still work). Other users are also reporting intermittent problems like no sound, and some problems with specific games, but it does seem like the complaints are pretty widespread and, as of yet, Sony isn't saying much about them. Bitten by the upgrade bug yourself? Let us know in comments.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/09/25...rive-unusable/

**PFC5** · 09-25-2009, 05:13 PM

Thanks for this link. I have not updated from 3.0 yet and now I will wait for the next update that fixes this issue.

rubystone1111 · 09-25-2009, 08:08 PM

I did both updates and had no problems with it. I have the 80g.

Jacob

HD Goofnut · 09-25-2009, 10:23 PM

I have the 40 GB PS3 and have it at 3.00 and have had no issues as of yet. I will hold off for something better than 3.01 though.

WestC07 · 09-26-2009, 04:00 PM

3.01 Slim with no probs.

mckenna797 · 09-26-2009, 10:29 PM

I have the 80GB model CECHL01 and no problems with 3.0 or 3.1

**PFC5** · 09-26-2009, 10:46 PM

Anyone hear of issues with the launch 60GB model?

HD Goofnut · 09-27-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PFC5

Anyone hear of issues with the launch 60GB model?

Who here even has the 60GB model? I only reason someone would have it would be for its PS2 capabilities.

**PFC5** · 09-27-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Who here even has the 60GB model? I only reason someone would have it would be for its PS2 capabilities.

Or they bought it for BD playback when that was the best thing for BD playback.

That is why I own a 60GB model because it had the WiFi that the 20GB launch model did not have. Remember i bought my PS3 in the launch month 11/2006, so why would I get rid of it for a less complete model?

HD Goofnut · 09-27-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PFC5

Or they bought it for BD playback when that was the best thing for BD playback.

That is why I own a 60GB model because it had the WiFi that the 20GB launch model did not have. Remember i bought my PS3 in the launch month 11/2006, so why would I get rid of it for a less complete model?

Very true. It didn't matter to me as I never had a PS2. I was a Nintendo 64 owner during that time instead.

**PFC5** · 09-27-2009, 01:25 AM

It is actually working out well that mine has the PS2 compatibility because when my oldest son left for college he left the PS3 but took the PS2 for DVD playback & to play PS2 games in his room. He knew others in the dorm would have plenty of PS3s to play on.

So now my 8 year old can still play the PS2 games he has on the PS3.

awol · 09-28-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Who here even has the 60GB model? I only reason someone would have it would be for its PS2 capabilities.

I have the launch 60, and have had no issues. But I haven't played a movie on it since updating.

**PFC5** · 09-28-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by awol

I have the launch 60, and have had no issues. But I haven't played a movie on it since updating.

Please report back when you do play a BD move so I know if it is safe to update mine.

Thanks!

RelfF2 · 09-28-2009, 07:11 PM

backward compatible 80g model with no problems.

Chris Gerhard · 09-29-2009, 10:03 AM

I have a backward compatible 80GB and a 40GB and will wait for a determination of what is going on. That may be too many complaints to be completely without basis or be a coincidence. I will say all updates over the couple of years I have had a PS3 have been fine despite reading of a few complaints at times.

Chris

09-25-2009, 05:13 PM	#2
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,385	Thanks for this link. I have not updated from 3.0 yet and now I will wait for the next update that fixes this issue. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

09-25-2009, 08:08 PM	#3
rubystone1111 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 196	I did both updates and had no problems with it. I have the 80g. 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

09-25-2009, 10:23 PM	#4
HD Goofnut The Official HDF Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi, U.S.A. Your resident Dune, Star Wars, and war film expert Age: 27 Posts: 6,850	I have the 40 GB PS3 and have it at 3.00 and have had no issues as of yet. I will hold off for something better than 3.01 though. __________________ My Review Setup Sanyo DP46848 46" 1080p LCD Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 DirecTV HR21-100 HD DVR Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 System LG BH200 Super Blu Toshiba HD-A20 Sony 40 GB PS3 (Now with Netflix streaming!) 156~206~My Movie Collection Latest Review: *Men in Black* Be sure to check out the Blu-ray Review Request Thread

09-26-2009, 10:29 PM	#6
mckenna797 Sony KDL26S2010 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 146	I have the 80GB model CECHL01 and no problems with 3.0 or 3.1 __________________ Sony KDL26S2010 HDTV, Love it SonyRDRVX 555 dvd/vhs combo recorder , Darn the copy right management, other wise I like it Samsung H3090 DVR Harmony 720 remote PlayStation 3 80gb

09-26-2009, 10:46 PM	#7
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,385	Anyone hear of issues with the launch 60GB model? __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

09-26-2009, 04:00 PM	#5
WestC07 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 36	3.01 Slim with no probs.

09-27-2009, 01:25 AM	#11
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,385	It is actually working out well that mine has the PS2 compatibility because when my oldest son left for college he left the PS3 but took the PS2 for DVD playback & to play PS2 games in his room. He knew others in the dorm would have plenty of PS3s to play on. So now my 8 year old can still play the PS2 games he has on the PS3. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

09-28-2009, 07:11 PM	#14
RelfF2 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 37	backward compatible 80g model with no problems.

09-29-2009, 10:03 AM	#15
Chris Gerhard High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,207	I have a backward compatible 80GB and a 40GB and will wait for a determination of what is going on. That may be too many complaints to be completely without basis or be a coincidence. I will say all updates over the couple of years I have had a PS3 have been fine despite reading of a few complaints at times. Chris

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