PS3 2.40 Update Removed!

[idone]

From what i have gathered is the only real problem ppl are having is after the update is downloaded when the console reboots (before the update even takes place) it boots to a black screen.

And reformatting the hdd has resolved the issue in all cases i have seen.

Makes me wonder if sony screwed up trying to add extra security to their update process.

[VtH]

I also have a 60gb, downloaded 2.4, no problems since i got the firmware. Probably only some owners have this problem and hopefully not the majority as this seem to be a pretty big topic.

[mrmiller24]

oh right, i take back my earlier comment of the older ps3 seems to be more vulnerable. its just that i was looking at some other forums and they were all saying that their launch day ps3 couldn't cope, but you've all proved that wrong. Well done

[Hackmysack]

hey,

if you downloaded 2.40 before it was pulled you can play games that you aren't the owner for.

i.e warhawk works on accounts that did not buy it.. i am going to see if this works with anything else, and can anybody confirm whether or not this is still in the re release firmware?

[PS3 News]

Hackmysack I merged your post to this thread, as users here have been discussing this since the first page. Additionally, there has been no re-release of 2.40 Firmware yet. Some (clueless) Web sites falsely reported this, however, our PS3 Devs have been monitoring the official Sony updaters since it was reverted back to 2.36 and there has been no change whatsoever.

You can monitor them for yourself here:

US: http://fus01.ps3.update.playstation....updatelist.txt

EU: http://feu01.ps3.update.playstation....updatelist.txt

[wicked insanity]

Hmm, intresting. Yes I purchased WARHAWK on my EU account and i plays also on my other US account. Might there br something here in activating pay per view games like SSHD and lemmings that can be activated again on 2.40, I'll investigate this and report back.

[faith2063]

The update works fine for me. I did it a few minutes after its releases and i have a European 60Gb PS3.

I don't understand how can Sony release something that causes problems. Did they really test it ?

[boonflop]

WAHOOOO!!! After i reformatted my ps3 hdd i am pleased to say that it now works. Still pissy with sony support team but screw them when i have you guys.

[mrmiller24]

sony may have tested it, but they cant make it bulletproof, something must have slipped under the radar, i struggle to believe that any company the size of sony would not test something before releasing it, bigger companies play it safe.

[ModderFokker]

On Ps3 fanboy they have a poll going and it seems "only" 2% had problems with the 2.40 update.

Mine worked fine (pal 60gb).