PS3 Poll Police: did you have firmware 2.40 troubles?

by Nick Doerr { Jul 6th 2008 at 9:00PM }

The Poll Police want to check on something this week since all squad members at HQ (being we, the bloggers) did not have any issues with the 2.40 firmware update. Was the faulty firmware widespread, or limited to enough people that it was a minor issue, but the internet was set on fire anyway because it's fun to rain on somebody's parade? That's probably a loaded question, so let's reword that in the form of a poll.

Any troubles with firmware 2.40?
	I have been trouble-free.
	A few minor hiccups, but it's fine.
	Yes, I had problems and had to de-update or whatever.
	I actually didn't download the update -- too slow or didn't feel like it.
	I don't have a PS3 and thus put my vote here.
	My opinion is different. I am a rebel.

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As noted earlier, none of us had any issues with it and it'll be interesting to see just how many of you intrepid readers have experienced whatever negative issues came with the firmware. What about the results from our last poll? Check 'em out after the 'continue reading' cut below.

We're experiencing the same thing over half of you are -- we've got a tremendous backlog of games we've either started but haven't finished, or haven't even started just waiting for us. This includes games we want to rent, too. Not to mention the PS One and PS2 games we've never quite been able to set aside the time for. But really, the "major blockbuster releases" of the summer may be gone, but there's so much gaming to be had across all the consoles, there's something to fill everybody's time. Thanks for voting!

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

NaCHOburger @ Jul 6th 2008 9:11PM

Is 2.4 out already? I thought they held it back until further notice.

Vincent060 @ Jul 6th 2008 9:17PM

It was out temporally, but was then quickly pulled when people started having trouble. Some were able to download it before they pulled it.

Mo @ Jul 7th 2008 1:15AM

lol, where have you been? ;-)

parkd @ Jul 7th 2008 8:03PM

Finally! Some news on this! I've been wondering when it will come back O_O I forgot to download it and then it got taken off...

NaCHOburger @ Jul 7th 2008 8:07PM

good I'm not crazy!!

igotthatfire247 @ Jul 6th 2008 9:36PM

You may want to edit the poll and add an option like: "Sorry, I wouldn't know, as Sony still hasn't provided the updated-update for download in North America."

maxpontiac @ Jul 6th 2008 9:12PM

Downloaded at launch, and things have been perfect for me so far..

Gunegune @ Jul 6th 2008 10:05PM

I had a problem with the update. I installed it and after the install had completed I noticed the "Cross Color Reduction Filter" wasn't working properly. I turned the CCRF off then on manually and it seemed okay. I proceeded to play Super Stardust HD and the CCRF turned off again. It does this everytime I enter a game, watch a movie, or restart the system.

I contacted consumer services last week but they just gave me the standard troubleshooting response (reset settings, check network devices?, etc.). I hope it gets patched soon.

Rowdehaj @ Jul 7th 2008 3:38AM

What does it look like when it's off?

consfearacy @ Jul 6th 2008 9:13PM

only problem i have is in SSHD the planets are all re-locked. even when I unlock them and restart, they are locked. high score and trophies work fine. I was thinking of deleting and re-downloading. anyone else try this?

Mo @ Jul 6th 2008 9:16PM

hope i dont jynx myself, but... ive been flawless.. downloaded 2 days after they pulled it, and installed via memory stick

Darkdrium777 @ Jul 6th 2008 9:25PM

I've had no troubles at all, PS3 60GB US/CAN.
The firmware that gave me the most trouble was the one that added the Information Bar, but once disabled it was fine too.

Senecal @ Jul 6th 2008 9:27PM

Dowloaded the original release day 2.40 on my 60gb launch PS3 and have been SSHD trophy gettin ever since! WOOT!!

Wrathbringer @ Jul 6th 2008 9:37PM

Downloaded it with 60gb PS3 about a year old and no problems as far as I can tell. The only thing that I have noticed is that CoD4 doesn't run as smoothly as it used to pre-update, but IMO it's just coincidental.

TheOutsider @ Jul 6th 2008 9:41PM

Have had no troubles , just wish I had the SSHD patch

The Aggie CEO @ Jul 6th 2008 10:06PM

how could you not have that???

mine downloaded as soon as I started it up.

Mike @ Jul 7th 2008 12:09AM

I dont have the SSHD patch either.
I'm thinking the patch was taken down with the update.

Mo @ Jul 7th 2008 1:18AM

ive noticed alot of posts claiming the sshd patch was pulled after the 2.4 was pulled, but i upgraded my firmware and bought/downloaded sshd two days later... so i find that hard to believe.. something else must be coming into play here

proog @ Jul 7th 2008 6:08AM

Mo: it's certainly true that it's been pulled. I managed to update the firmware to v2.40 on the release day. I then started to download the v4.00 update for SSHD, but cancelled it because it was horrifically slow. The next day, it was pulled along with the firmware, and it has not asked me to update since. I tried downloading the game from the PS Store, but it was still v3.00. So you gotta believe it, it's no joke. At least for Europe.

FinalMacGyver @ Jul 6th 2008 9:46PM

This is probably a dumb question but what it the picture of the solar system used in the trophy pictures, like the one above? I ve had a PS3 for 3 days so Im a little naive. Is it a game? If so what?

tristan88 @ Jul 6th 2008 10:05PM

super stardust hd its set in space hence the solar system in the picture

holyhandgrenade @ Jul 6th 2008 10:52PM

I don't think it's sshd, at least not my version. Icons, trophies, and planet names are not even close to those in sshd. I would like to know what this game is...sounds interesting.

Tez (PSN: Tezasaurus) @ Jul 6th 2008 11:36PM

It's not an actual game, it's just filler for when they were demonstrating the 2.40 features.

kevin @ Jul 6th 2008 9:45PM

everything is perfect except cod 4 its creating such a lag when i use my bluetooth other than that its fine but its pissin me off i used to play normally and team kill in hardcore search and destroy!!

also in home beta it gives me a lag with the bluetooth so i use the eye now

Parker @ Jul 6th 2008 9:47PM

No problems here. Works beautifully!

Alex @ Jul 6th 2008 9:47PM

definitely freaked out a bit after reading that the update was bricking some systems. i already downloaded the update on launch and the system has been performing as usual. i just hope there isn't some sort of timed bricking going to happen. haha

tristan88 @ Jul 6th 2008 10:05PM

didnt download the update in time. got taken off. i managed to find the update online though and so far no real problems just a bunch of small annoyances with the firmware itself.

lobotomies4free @ Jul 6th 2008 10:21PM

where did you find it?

tristan88 @ Jul 6th 2008 10:28PM

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9D6NE8HK

oracle @ Jul 6th 2008 10:09PM

Unknown option 78: wanted to download it, but couldn't because i was off living my 'real life' then when i tried, it was gone already.

Mo @ Jul 7th 2008 1:16AM

same here, but then i got upset when i heard of all the trophy goodness i was missing out on, found the .pup and made it happen.

real life and resourcefulness ftw!

Neil @ Jul 6th 2008 10:15PM

By the time I remembered about it, it was already taken down.

Roto13 @ Jul 6th 2008 10:17PM

The XMB was slow when I opened it in MGS 4, but that's it.

held225 @ Jul 6th 2008 10:21PM

Well according to the #'s it seems that the update wasn't doing any damage, except for the1%... and those are probably Xbots raining on our parade....again. Oh well let it rain, after all its the Xbots who are on a sinking console lol. Anyways i have NO problems with 2.40 and i have a early Ausf.PS3 60gig .

Ninjakamster (PS360 FTW!) @ Jul 6th 2008 10:20PM

I haven't had this happen to me because GTA4 had froze on my PS3 and then damaged the Blu-Ray drive as with many others, I had to sadly sell it.

And it looks like I won't be buying one for a while with hearing of similar issues with MGS4 (another game I wanted to play) and now this 2.40 fiasco?

Right when I stop hearing of 360 RROD issues, I hear many many many more PS3 problems.

And now hardware BC is gone forever as well. : (

dudeOFprosper @ Jul 6th 2008 10:28PM

I had the "rebuilding database" twice but good since then

Jangaboo @ Jul 6th 2008 11:08PM

when is the next podcast going to be on?

Mune @ Jul 6th 2008 11:10PM

What was weird was that it went straight to install when the download was only about 60% through, and the same thing happened during the install. It all worked out well enough in the end, but had me a little worried while I was doing the update.

Anthony @ Jul 6th 2008 11:48PM

been good on this end 40gb ps3 =] perfect although i wish effin call of duty activated in-game music !!! rawrr! >=[

Brandon @ Jul 7th 2008 8:34PM

Mine has been running great and it seems to be playing some divx files that wouldn't play before. Most noticable, Naruto and Bleach from dattebayo.com/t/

Mike @ Jul 7th 2008 12:06AM

My only problem is that the SSHD trophies arent there.
I DL SSHD after the update was pulled and I know there was a patch for the trophies...could it be that they pulled the patch as well?
Anyone know?

John @ Jul 7th 2008 12:21PM

I wonder if pulling the SSHD patch is also part of the reason for the very small PSN store update on Thursday... PixelJunk Eden should be available at any point now, but it also has Trophy support. - Maybe the trophy enabled games won't work without 2.40.

Who knows, maybe it was scheduled for release last Thursday, but got delayed at the last minute until the firmware issue gets addressed properly.

Brian L. @ Jul 7th 2008 12:21AM

The problem I have after installing the update is my HDMI audio crackles badly ingame, during movies and when listening to music. Also youtube doesn't run as smooth and the audio is herky jerky and video goes out of synch at times. Everything was fine before the update. Anyone have similar problems like this? I hope we can download a revised version to fix the problems this update has.

goku1910 @ Jul 7th 2008 12:23AM

I have no problems....except the fact that the in-game XMB can sometimes be un-responsive and a little slow.

But I did have a question, in the video, he showed it playing music during the game. Can it be any game?

because on my PS3, I always get this error: "This game does not allow playing of this content."

at least it was something like that, in the video, he made it look like it could be done on any game.

Lard @ Jul 7th 2008 12:44AM

I have a 60gig and had no problems.

R_Shackelford @ Jul 7th 2008 12:56AM

Installed via jump drive downloaded from alternate site after update was pulled. Installed and running with no problems so far.

13 Stardust trophies... Level 2 baby!

Now they just need to put the Stardust update back up.

stingerman187 @ Jul 7th 2008 1:22AM

When is the White PS3 coming to the states? Anyone know?

iorkara @ Jul 7th 2008 1:50AM

No problems at all. Although the XMB is sluggish...
Downloaded FW 2.40 via PS3 right at launch on my 320GB HDD.

Dumpertaker @ Jul 7th 2008 3:06AM

Downloaded morning of release and had no problems I can definately blame the firmware for...although the online connectivity seems to play up a lot.

If I downloaded SSHD yesterday, would it still need patching or would it be the Trophy version already?

Anders @ Jul 7th 2008 3:50AM

I just had a nasty experience tonite with 2.40. I was trying (and failing) to
get my first trophy in SSHD (yes, I know, I'm pathetic) and after realising
that tonite was not going to give me my first trophy, I started Battlefield:
Bad Company directly from in-game-XMB. Everything went well until I resumed my
Singleplayer campaign, were the PS3 just hung on the loading screen. I stopped
the system with the PS button and instead of stopping it did the 3 beep thing
when something hangs and proceeded to reboot. Then came the nasty message:
Cannot find correct harddisk or some like that. Real men don't take backups
and I haven't in ages, so this was terrible. Luckily the PS3 came up after a
button reboot. The fan was going bonkers after SSHD so maybe the PS3 just
overheated? I have an original EU 60Gb PS3