PS3 OS Wasn't Final at TGS

LifesBlood writes "The PlayStation 3 operating system used at the Tokyo Game Show was apparently not final. Sony confirmed to GameDaily BIZ that the company has been in the process of finalizing it and that just like the Wii's OS, it will be upgradeable in the future." From the article: "We were told that this should not affect PS3 production whatsoever. Moreover, SCEA does not believe that the state of the OS at TGS had anything to do with the system resets or other glitches that some witnessed. Sony reiterated that it was the confined cases and other unfriendly trade show conditions that caused problems with the consoles. In addition, Sony said it has the capability to upgrade the PS3's OS after the console launches through its online network, memory stick files or Blu-ray discs."

Comments

No biggie, still over a month left!

[Babbster]

Why would we be worried that the PS3 software isn't ready to go when the hardware specs weren't even final until recently? I mean, software is easy, right? Besides, nobody would mind if they had to update their PS3's operating system to get it to work properly. After all, game consoles don't cost that much that we should expect perfection...

Sony vs. Nintendo.

[Inoshiro]

Nintendo implies it'll upgrade the Wii OS over time to add new features and ensure that the Wii is part of the whole entertaiment system setup they're selling.

With Sony, it seems the reason they are mentioning that they can update the OS is to deal with bugs they expect to give to consumers in exchange for their hard-earned dollars.

Gee, thanks, Sony.

Re:Sony vs. Nintendo.

[LoverOfJoy]

Yes, the difference between Sony and Nintendo is that Nintendo is better at marketing the same exact features.

REASONS for buying a PS3 early

[WillAffleckUW]

1. Costs more.
2. Get to find all the bugs it shipped with
3. Controller may or may not respond the way you expect
4. Game manual may not accurately tell you how to do something, since the OS wasn't final.

but, most importantly

5. PROFIT! (for Sony)

Re:Sony copies Nintendo... again

[sirstar]

Next there going to put 4 ps2 controller connections on the PS3 and claim it was their idea......

Software IS easy

[germansausage]

Sure it is - just ask any marketing guy.

All you gotta do is write some code.

just what im looking forward to....

[grapeape]

Anyone else as excited as I am of having consoles that will likely require patches. Sounds to me that the "upgradability" discussed is just a big opening for same sorts of problems that affect pc games. I guess the good news is that horrible bugs can be patched.

I predict that symantec will magically find the first ps3 and wii viruses about a week after launch..if not before. Luckily with the online stores for all 3 vendors we can buy and download our "virus protection" for a small fee from the convenience of our gamepads.

Re:Unification of PC and console

[oGMo]

I wonder what PS3 has.

Games.