Firmware 2.43 now available to download

by Andrew Yoon { Sep 16th 2008 at 10:30PM }

Strangely, there's a new firmware update available on the PS3. However, it doesn't appear as though you're required to download it. You'll have to choose to manually update your system by accessing Network Update from the XMB. Considering the rather minute jump in the firmware version number (2.42 -> 2.43), we're assuming this update doesn't do much. Stay tuned.

Update: The firmware update will improve Japan's PS Store and video rental service. No need for non-Japanese PS3 owners to update.

[Thanks, brycen1979!]

Tags: 2.43, firmware, network-update

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Packfan @ Sep 16th 2008 10:34PM

Let us know ASAP. Won't DL anything til there are SOME type of patch notes, lol.

Dannylamb @ Sep 17th 2008 12:12AM

i havent seen anything diffrent exept that in the PS store i have the Video Section now.

vicvaga @ Oct 7th 2008 1:02PM

im (perhaps stupidly) updated to version 2.43 and now today i cant access the ps store or play online anyone else having this problem. UK PS3 60GB

massive_98 @ Sep 16th 2008 10:39PM

I think I'll let other people be the guinea pigs. I'll wait until tomorrow as there have been problems in the past.

Kspraydad @ Sep 16th 2008 10:41PM

Just thinking about this today...firmware Tuesdays.

I'd be looking at your F@H for the LWP update.

brycen1979 @ Sep 16th 2008 10:44PM

i already checked and no updates on F@H, and no problems with the update either.

Kspraydad @ Sep 16th 2008 10:48PM

I can't remember...was F@H on the XMB through FW or through the store?

Packfan @ Sep 16th 2008 10:50PM

I'm a tard. LP = .....?

Kspraydad @ Sep 16th 2008 10:51PM

LwP=Life With Playstation...was supposed to arrive end of August through a Firmware update...

Tim Parsons @ Sep 17th 2008 12:01AM

the link to it was added to the XMB with an update but when you clicked it you had to download it

Richie_Tozier @ Sep 16th 2008 10:49PM

Cool, hopefully this will fix my background downloading problem.

squirtforce @ Sep 16th 2008 10:56PM

Does this update finally give us access to in-urethra xmb?

kevin @ Sep 16th 2008 11:04PM

comment of the day. you sir win the interwebs.

orthonovum @ Sep 16th 2008 10:58PM

Just a region specific update for Japanese PS3s according to official blog--> http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/09/16/ps3-firmware-update-v242/

iamkid @ Sep 16th 2008 11:00PM

even if it doesnt do anything, epic....i loves my updates, but i cant update it tonight, since i dont feel like setting the online up to this house again until tomorrow, its too late today

iammeankid @ Sep 16th 2008 11:40PM

this post might not be anything epic, but i just wanted to see my words typed out, but im not going to type much more, its too late today.

Sinistar @ Sep 16th 2008 11:01PM

Maybe this will fix the damn bluetooth devices randomly shutting off issues..

kevin @ Sep 16th 2008 11:05PM

omg same here

Packfan @ Sep 16th 2008 11:01PM

Ugh, a Japanese specific update. Prolly some new feature for them, but not us (not like Sony would actually TELL US that).

webberfan @ Sep 17th 2008 7:04PM

Hi All,

This was on button masher website. They say this a quote from the PS Blog.

"Hi, everyone, I wanted to give you a heads up about PS3 firmware update (v2.43). Unlike previous updates, firmware v2.43 is specific to the Japan region, and only PS3 users there will be required to
install the update. PS3 users in all other regions will not be prompted to download v2.43. However, if you manually initiate a firmware update by clicking on “System Update” under the XMB’s Settings icon, the v2.43 update will be available, regardless of where you are located.

Users outside of Japan do not need to perform this update if your PS3 system software is on version v2.41 or later. However if you do perform the update, it will not cause any issues with your system or add any new functionality".

francisco @ Sep 16th 2008 11:53PM

As sony said no need to install the update if you're out of japan region. I did anywayz and nothing happened. They also said it themself if you do so nothing will happen

bk @ Sep 16th 2008 11:23PM

maybe this will fix my recent rock band problems after downloading the patch for it

jesus @ Sep 16th 2008 11:26PM

not true i just updated it.. and im in DC!!

guest appearance @ Sep 16th 2008 11:33PM

maybe it wil fix the pink tint on the bottom of the tv screen whenever the background of the XMB is set to black, over hdmi.

Graeme Byers @ Sep 17th 2008 3:59AM

I don't get that issue? Maybe your TV sucks balls.

Tim Parsons @ Sep 17th 2008 12:12AM

i dont get that anyway, dunno about anyone else

Seth @ Sep 17th 2008 1:10AM

The coloring changes according to time of day. It's like a sunrise/sunset.

guest appearance @ Sep 17th 2008 5:42PM

@ Graeme Byers:

I have a Samsung 720/1080i. I'm not exactly sure that a $1600 plasma set sucks balls though. Anyway, I'm looking to sell it and get me a $2200 LCD to see if the problem gets fixed. I was able to correct most of the bleeding by reformating the HD and adjusting the settings on the console and tv and now the pink color bleed is sporadic. I would have exchanged the ps3 but my local store don't have any more of the 60GB.

Zack @ Sep 16th 2008 11:31PM

Ugh, fix my broken 60gb PS3 already! I can't play DVDs, BluRays are messing up, any time I try and go to the in-game XMB or try to leave it, the game freezes up... just a multitude of problems that is really leaving me polarized. Please fix my problem, Sony! I don't want to lose something that's so difficult to find. =(

Sean Budd @ Sep 17th 2008 5:44AM

thats sounds totally like your drives lasers going out sorry to say.No firmware can fix it,I've replaced two so far and yours is just about to stop reading games too.If your under warranty send it in if not grab a new laser and git to crackin er open

LatinoLA1 @ Sep 16th 2008 11:32PM

awww got me all excited though it was going to be a good update since not many things or updates have happened right now, well i'll download it later since doesn't seem too important for PS3s outside japan or whatever...

Daruny @ Sep 16th 2008 11:47PM

From what I've read it is only an update for Japan. Nothing new for the rest of the world. =)

Kspraydad @ Sep 16th 2008 11:56PM

Update is to allow for the launch of Japan Video DL service:

http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jp.playstation.com%2Fps3%2Fupdate%2F&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=ja&tl=en

LtIronwolf @ Sep 17th 2008 12:11AM

I got this today and the only thing I saw for a different is when you go to your account way on the left side on XMB menu you'll see a "Turn Off System" That is the only thing I saw in 2.43 update

Tim Parsons @ Sep 17th 2008 12:14AM

LOL 2.40 added that months ago

Michael @ Sep 17th 2008 12:16AM

Japan Specific Update- Only Japanese region PS3's are required to update. You can manually update through the system update function on the XMB in other regions, but it won't add any new features.

PSN: urdaddy247 @ Sep 20th 2008 1:45PM

oh yeh, thsi is niice

tozza @ Sep 17th 2008 12:26AM

http://www.jp.playstation.com/ps3/update/
"Functionality was added on the Japanese PlayStation Store to support the download of rental contents. From Wednesday, September 24, it will be possible to download carefully selected high-quality titles such as Anime which all game users can enjoy, in a rental format that makes them viewable for a limited time."

Jim @ Sep 17th 2008 12:50AM

can anyone confirm if BD-J homebrew still works. It's the ps3's leading new outlet for homemade content and I'd hate to see it go. I love ps3 filer.

baldninja69 @ Sep 17th 2008 1:01AM

prehaps this will fix my blu ray problem of not reading blu ray discs thats just happened last week .... as if

kentuckyfried @ Sep 17th 2008 1:32AM

BooOoooo...desperately trying to maintain users on COD4. Where's the next new map pack?!

j/p...I kinda miss COD4, unfortunately I will be in LA. Maybe I should bring the ps3 along for some dbl XP action...

Red8316 @ Sep 17th 2008 2:07AM

Life with Playstation downloaded with the Folding @ Home update. Sweet.

lt.shinysides @ Sep 17th 2008 2:50AM

...Did the update used to start as soon as it finds it...?..like i was reading the eula (good for a laugh...) and it was downloading in the background...accepted it and it was at 50%..

Never noticed that before...probably been there for ages :P

Didn't notice anything different about the JP Store...but i find it funny that on the LBP advert thing it has a FUN! Sticker on it :D ..like we need to be told.. :P

Peter @ Sep 17th 2008 3:15AM

I recommend downloading and installing, the release notes are never complete, an update that apparantly made some game software work better also silently updated the bluetooth stack making my keyboard sync everytime instead of after random number of attempts.

donrwatters @ Sep 17th 2008 3:28AM

Life with Playstation is defintely live...I've been playing with the news stuff for about an hour.

sniper28 @ Sep 17th 2008 4:29AM

What is this waste of time

jalannom @ Sep 17th 2008 5:22AM

so.. nothing for us

mr aguirre @ Sep 17th 2008 6:46AM

the new japanese update com whit lbp wallpaper and star dust pacht finallly!!!

ali_D @ Sep 17th 2008 10:13AM

SONY sure has FUCK THIS UP with this LWP thing so some people got it others have not no infor on release date on ps blog hence for sony has pulled it because no release date was announced yet way 2 go sony nice 1 i try to update folding it still v1.31 maybe is just for usa to get.