New PS3 Firmware Arrives, Replaces Pulled Update

by Chris Faylor, Jul 08, 2008 8:44am PDT

Related Topics – PlayStation 3, PS3 Firmware

After releasing and subsequently pulling last week's v2.40 PlayStation 3 firmware, Sony Computer Entertainment has issued a revised version of the update.

Currently available for download using the system's update option, the new release, v2.41, is said to resolve an issue that rendered some consoles inoperable after installing the last update.

Apart from the fixes, the update sports no new functionality over the v2.40 update, which upped the online friends list limit to 100 and featured the long-awaited addition of an in-game XMB--allowing cross-game text messaging and custom soundtrack capabilities--along with the Xbox 360 achievement-esque Trophies.

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By: Wolfanoz x Show Full Post

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I'm loving this era of consoles. Both the 360 and PS3 are such great machines, technical failure aside.

I've only had one 360 fail on me and that was TWOOO WEEEKSSSSSHHH after launch. Not bad. *knocks on wood that it keeps on tickin'*

Jul 08, 2008 10:38am PDT

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  I agree. I have all 3 consoles and they are all great machines in their own right. We all probably have... : silverback1138
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    RROD isn't a problem anymore? : Pneum0
    - Only for the old systems and people who neglect it with cats and body hair. : Sailor of Fortune
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      Falcons seem to be way better. : Fred Garvin
      
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  Well I own both and the PS3 definitely has the advantage above the 360. Assuming we're just discussing "w... : psycho100
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    and a cheaper price. >_< : psycho100
    - Assuming you run an ethernet cable to your TV. : theflux

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I'd like to update...but for some reason it takes 4 fucking years just to download anything off of the PSN. I can play online games just fine....it just hates anything directly related to the network itself.

I gots rage in me.

Jul 08, 2008 10:01am PDT

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I'll get this tomorrow assuming it doesnt turn everyones ps3 into a brick again...

Jul 08, 2008 9:11am PDT

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  Considering the first one didn't brick anyone's PS3 I very highly doubt the "updated" firmware will give ... : Ellissd

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The one feature that's really missing is being able to invite a friend to an online game.... 360 has had that forever now and sony still doesn't have it. The trophies are gimmicky, I don't really care about that. Plus anytime you look at a friend the trophies are given a huge priority presentation wise. I actually do not own a 360 and much prefer the ps3 (games, hardware, developing for it, etc), but in terms of software support sony is still late, very late. While the prospect of Playstation Home seems neat, I wish they could focus on less ambitious and more short term stuff such as (like I said earlier) being able to invite a friend to your online game.

Jul 08, 2008 11:18am PDT

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Badass. Now I have something to look forward to when I get home from this wretched place of barren wasteland and lack of precipitation.

Jul 08, 2008 10:43am PDT

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