i recieved a brand new one free of charge,but in order to play online i have to update this version again ,would it be foolish to download it again or does the newer ps3 been updated so it wont break this time ??
2007-12-12 04:58:09 · 9 answers · asked by hughee 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
Updating your firmware will not damage your system. (i presume it might've upset something on your old system that wasn't right to start with).
I'm guessing that millions of PS3 owners (myself included) have updated with no problems whatsoever.
Also, newer games will come with firmware updates on the disc, so even if you don't download them you'll need to update your system through the disc or you wont be able to play the games.
Generally, the updates help fix problems with some games, especially when playing online, so it's beneficial to yourself to update.
Mr McCoy might be interested to know that the Wii has periodic firmware updates too.
2007-12-12 06:43:01 · answer #1 · answered by pluginmaybe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can check the system software version in the PS3's settings, so you can find out if the PS3 has been updated to the 2.01 version.
I updated my PS3 to the 2.01 software version without any problems, but I don't see why it would wreck you're new PS3. If your PS3 was reset or turned off while it was updating, it can damage the PS3 system, so that could have been why it wrecked your last PS3.
2007-12-12 05:03:34 · answer #2 · answered by AdrianClay 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i'm having a similar subject. It replaced into going some million% consistent with minute on the ps3 and now im attempting to acquire it off of Sony's internet site, even though it extremely is nonetheless basically going @ ninety-a hundred kb/s. Going to take an hour to get the entire record.
2016-10-11 03:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by menachekanian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably it was a glitch with your previous PS3. I have 2.01 and many others too - it's working. I update my PS3 via PC download. After that I transfer PS3 update via thumb drive to the console.
2007-12-12 05:03:08 · answer #4 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I crashed my car into a wall it really hurt. Should I do it again?
That was glib I, I apologise.
I think you may just have been unlucky. It would be all over the news if Sony had globally released a patch that screwed things up. Suck it and see (but be prepared to visit that shop again just in case)
2007-12-12 05:02:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have not had any problems with my PS3(except for lack of games...yay CoD4) so its not the update that is flawed...you should be good to go with the update....
2007-12-12 05:09:15 · answer #6 · answered by D K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i observed one rule with my ps2-and the same goes for my ps3-i don't download ANYTHING into it-reason? well read the above question. ok sony might give you a new one in return but you don't need the hassle of going without in the meantime. my ps2 has been excellent for 7 years and my ps3 since march 23rd.
dvd player=toshiba HD-E1 high def player. (with built-in upscaler)
ps2.
so no need to download any firmware and put my expensive investment at risk.
2007-12-12 05:05:22 · answer #7 · answered by tony c 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tut tut, no wonder the Wii has sold 6 million more units than the PS3. Simplicity is its own reward...
2007-12-12 05:00:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
it was the ps3 not the new installation that mucked it up
2007-12-12 06:58:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋