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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 4825517)

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/02/so...-2-40-effects/

So..... ROFL

As we've already reported, SCEA has removed firmware 2.40, released early this morning, from its update servers. Users attempting to use the System Update feature from the PS3 XMB from firmware prior to 2.40 are now being told that their software is up to date.

This action follows a large number of reports on the official PlayStation message boards of the update adversely affecting users' systems. The most widely noted problem is systems simply failing to reach the XMB upon booting, instead getting stuck on a screen with only the familiar "wave" background displayed.

Some posters have reported that removing the PS3 hard disk, formatting it via a PC, then re-inserting it allows the PS3 to boot properly ... with the obvious drawback of losing everything – profiles, saves, DLC, etc. – that was on the drive.

Joystiq contacted SCEA for comment on the situation as was told by PR director Patrick Seybold that they are aware of the message thread and that they are "looking into it right now and will work with those customers directly to address any issues they may be experiencing." This comment came before the update was removed from Sony's servers. We're seeking further comment and will update as we receive it.

Wow...Sony Just ****ed Up.

Mine was working great last night. Thats weird. If I already DL'd 2.4 will I still have it when I go home tonight?

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding (Post 4825524)

Wow...Sony Just ****ed Up.

Mine was working great last night. Thats weird. If I already DL'd 2.4 will I still have it when I go home tonight?

If it started up for you once, then you are probably OK.

I only laugh because of all the crap M$ took over their updates. My first update on PS3 and this happens. ROFL

Good thing I chose to wait and not jump all over it like tons of others did.

No, sony really ****ed up. They are going to have to replace A Billion Dollars worth of Hardware.

On top of the money lost on the PS3 So Far.

They will be the laughing stock of E3.

EDIT: Well I guess not that many people had a chance to DL so it wont be a billion, maybe $100K

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding (Post 4825573)

They are already having people with out of warranty systems fork over the $150 to get it fixed. Thats laughable. The fact that their Terms of Service excludes care if firmware screws up your system is just plain wrong.

There is a workaround if you want to take out your HDD and format it on your computer. That shouldn't be necessary either though.

I miss the old days when firmware was not even needed.

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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 4825606)

Yeah, they just took 2 steps backwards for sure.

It almost makes you wonder about the $150 fee for fixing it.

Those bastages!!!

Still working fine for me.

I wonder how many of the people complaining on the PS3 forum were just trolls. This is the kinda thing that would make a pretty good gag.

I doubt that is the case. No reason for Sony to pull the update if that were the case.

Better safe than sorry though. Quite a few were posting youtube videos showing what the update did.

Anybody have any PS3 trophies yet?

I have 9 for Super Stardust: HD

Looks like I'm going to have a long weekend at work. :cuss:

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Originally Posted by TinyEvel (Post 4826304)

Looks like I'm going to have a long weekend at work. :cuss:

Time to throw together a "Feel good" commercial right? :thumb:

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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 4825617)

http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...cending&page=1

I was following that thread (and the others like it) yesterday. It's never smart to be the guy who logs in at 12:01 to be the first to DL an update, IMO. Glad I waited.

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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 4825606)

You mean the days when you took out the cartridge, blew on it, blew in the machine, plopped it back in and booted up? Those days? Yeah, those days were nice.

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Originally Posted by TinyEvel (Post 4826304)

Looks like I'm going to have a long weekend at work. :cuss:

You'll be alright. I'm giving you a prescription to take 2 Phukitol and that should get you through alright.

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Originally Posted by RaiderH8r (Post 4826577)

You mean the days when you took out the cartridge, blew on it, blew in the machine, plopped it back in and booted up? Those days? Yeah, those days were nice.

Games were a crapload more expensive back then, too, now that you think about it. I remember SNES games were around 40-60 bucks, sometimes 70. That was back in early to mid 90's.