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Latest PS3 Firmware Update Requires Hard Disk Wipe to Fix

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the entire-qa-department-is-fired dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Earlier today Sony launched firmware V2.40 for the PS3 which is mandatory for online play. To my horror after installing the update my console wouldn't boot, and this appears to be a not uncommon problem affecting all ages and models of PS3s. Although there is rampant fanboy denial over at the official Playstation forums, the Kotaku article details the issue and has a suggested solution if you don't mind yanking your PS3's hard drive."

3 of 193 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Backup early, Backup often by Squozen · · Score: 0, Troll

    Um. It comes with the console. System Settings -> Backup Utility.

    It's not Sony's fault if people don't back up their data.

  2. You get what you pay for? by pembo13 · · Score: 0, Troll

    May Sony should have spent some more dollars on the system, and charged closer to its value. Mistakes can't always be avoided, but it helps to not have to be saving every penny so you don't go broke trying to sell your product.

    --
    "Thanks for all the money you paid to us. We've used it to buy off ISO among other things" -Microsoft
  3. Re:ha ha by Annymouse+Cowherd · · Score: 0, Troll

    twitter is well known for his multi-accounting around here.

    Fixed.