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PS3 firmware update ignores Grand Theft Auto IV issues

16 May 2008 15:28 by Andre "DVDBack23" Yoskowitz | 39 comments

PS3  firmware update ignores Grand Theft Auto IV issues Since the blockbuster games release on April 29th, Grand Theft Auto IV has broken all types of sales records on its way to over $500 million USD in sales in just a couple of weeks. There have however, been reports that PS3 gamers have repeatedly had inexplicable freezes occur during their gaming experience. There were similar issues on the 360 version, but for the most part both companies have stayed mum on the technical problems.

Many hoped though, with the upcoming release of PS3 firmware 2.35 that GTA IV would be patched and they could go on their merry way in Liberty City. According to Al De Leon from Sony Computer Entertainment America however, this is not to be. The official PlayStation blog adds "this update isn’t related to GTA IV”. He did however add that customer services has a solution for the GTA issues. If you are interested, please check here: Sony Customer Services.

As for what the firmware update will entail, Eric Lempel, director of PlayStation network operations, says it is “a relatively minor update to improve stability of some PS3 titles”. Although Sony hasnt said what games, it is clear that GTA IV is not one of them.




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    7thsinger (AfterDawn Addict) 17 May 2008 12:08 Send private message to this user   
    So far, zero issues with GTAV on my 80gig.

    *touches wood*

    But, i've had very little time to play it so far.
    SDF_GR (Member) 17 May 2008 12:30 Send private message to this user   
    How i see it, Sony & MS have nothing to do with this, they didnt develop the game, rockstar is the issue, they made the game and they should fix it, they got the $500 mil's and its "their" responsibility "their" game to work.
    You can find hundred games for both consoles that works perfect to both consoles.
    Thats congrats for Sony and MS or for [e.x.] Capcom, Ubisoft, EA that they know how to make a game work? IMO the 2nd.
    Also see Assassins Creed, Ubisoft released a patch not Sony.

    Some developers will remain small and useless even if they sell 200zilion copy's.
    You cant blame the Hardware for crapy software.
    ripxrush (Newbie) 17 May 2008 19:54 Send private message to this user   
    i have a 360 & am looking into a PS3, i think that sony tryes to ignore the problem& dosent do jack about it! another thing is that sony fans act liek it wont happen to them cause they have a PS3 & wehen it does i think 360 fans rub it in a little more
    crap baby gettign into stuff later
    Vr0cK (Newbie) 17 May 2008 20:02 Send private message to this user   
    The title of this article should be "Take Two ignores GTA IV issues for PS3". It just makes it seem like Sony is the one to blame for these issues. Developers make games for the system already created, not the other way around. Such examples such as Orange Box and Lair, it wasnt Sony that needed to fix it but the developers themselves. IMO
    DXR88 (Member) 17 May 2008 20:45 Send private message to this user   
    It failed on my 40 gig unit. i think it may be something they did with the console itself. as people are getting allot of mixed results.

    I'm no expert but i don't think its the games fault, as my friends ps3 plays it just fine.
    NexGen76 (Member) 17 May 2008 20:52 Send private message to this user   
    My 60 work just fine from day one.How is it that one game is screwing up on PS3 & its Sony fault.But all the other games on PS3 work just fine sound like people are trying to make this a Sony issue.


    Quote:
    PS3 firmware update ignores Grand Theft Auto IV issues
    Firmwares are made months in advance they didn't ignore the issue so i think that is a little misleading.Its clear this effect both systems this is a R* issue not Sony or Microsoft.
    DXR88 (Member) 17 May 2008 21:18 Send private message to this user   
    NexGen I don't want to sound harsh but the game was delayed to get it to work correctly for PS3 was it Not.

    it could very well be trash code on Rockstar's end, but getting mix results from the same game on multiple PS3 Consoles. it just sounds to iffy to me.

    Perhaps a lack of communication or tests from rockstar. did they test it on all major Reversions of ps3's or did they do there testing on just one. did Sony provide the information rockstar needed to make a highly reliable game.

    we will never no the truth.
    viny1313 (Inactive) 17 May 2008 21:23 Send private message to this user   
    My game crashed once when I first put it in and did one f the first Roman missions... 42% later and I haven't had any other problems what so ever. I don't see what the big deal is :S

    I'm on a 60GB too...
    hulud86 (Junior Member) 17 May 2008 21:35 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by spydah:
    I have not had one issue with my PS3 freezing. I wish people stop either going overboard with the blame game and either fix the problem or at least say hey we are at least working on it.
    Don't jinx yourself
    SDF_GR (Member) 17 May 2008 21:46 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by Vr0cK:
    The title of this article should be "Take Two ignores GTA IV issues for PS3".
    Exactly.
    Something else, people that owns the Arcade version of 360, how the hell will be able to patch the game?(if a patch ever exists)
    Arcade version doesn't have an HDD.
    I never liked GTA series but now rockstar and T2 proved their incapability all the way.
    The best selling game so far with the greatest issues so far.

    Originally posted by DXR88:
    Perhaps a lack of communication or tests from rockstar. did they test it on all major Reversions of ps3's or did they do there testing on just one. did Sony provide the information rockstar needed to make a highly reliable game.
    Dont forget that GTA has issues to 360 too.
    Just a matter of luck or RS wanted to take it out ASAP to get the money? I think is the money.

    A question tho....
    Has anyone ever asked a fix patch from Nvidia or ATI for a PC game?
    How the hell you ask for a fix from MS and Sony?
    DXR88 (Member) 17 May 2008 23:16 Send private message to this user   
    Quote:
    A question tho....
    Has anyone ever asked a fix patch from Nvidia or ATI for a PC game?
    How the hell you ask for a fix from MS and Sony?
    actually yeah there have been some games that wouldn't run until the driver updates came from the GFX manufactures which had the information needed to correctly render the game.
    NexGen76 (Member) 17 May 2008 23:25 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by DXR88:
    NexGen I don't want to sound harsh but the game was delayed to get it to work correctly for PS3 was it Not.

    it could very well be trash code on Rockstar's end, but getting mix results from the same game on multiple PS3 Consoles. it just sounds to iffy to me.

    Perhaps a lack of communication or tests from rockstar. did they test it on all major Reversions of ps3's or did they do there testing on just one. did Sony provide the information rockstar needed to make a highly reliable game.

    we will never no the truth.


    Question is there any other game on the PS3 console that has this issue? NO

    Why is it(not you)but the first thing that come out people mouth is Sony.Sony didn't make the game only the system.So every game title that comes out that crash on this system is Sony fault because Dev don't want to take the time & test every possible solution that could go wrong.


    Sony getting more press for this mess when R* should admit they didn't do there job right they rush this game to get there money plain & simple.This isn't a Sony only issue 360 having the same problem so thats got to come back on R*

    This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 17 May 2008 23:27

    DXR88 (Member) 17 May 2008 23:37 Send private message to this user   
    haha nice try but im not gonna get caught up with your fanboy arguments.
    keep them to yourself.

    if you would read my comment as a hole and stop picking things out that suit you ideals, i said it
    Quote:
    could very well be trash code on Rockstar's end
    i bolded it so that you could read it better.

    i don't believe its one sided however, as lack of communication beetween rockstar and Sony may have led to an unpolished product.
    NexGen76 (Member) 18 May 2008 10:17 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by DXR88:
    haha nice try but im not gonna get caught up with your fanboy arguments.
    keep them to yourself.

    1.Before you call someone a Fan boy read AD rules because comments like that you wont be around here much longer my friend.There is zero tolerance on this fan boy crap.

    6. No foul language, insults, personal attacks or otherwise rude messages.

    http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487


    Originally posted by DXR88:
    if you would read my comment as a hole and stop picking things out that suit you ideals, i said it

    Quote:could very well be trash code on Rockstar's end

    i bolded it so that you could read it better.

    i don't believe its one sided however, as lack of communication beetween rockstar and Sony may have led to an unpolished product.
    Please read your post or beware of the things you say because in one post you clearly said.



    I'm no expert but i don't think its the games fault, as my friends ps3 plays it just fine.

    2.As i and other members here have try to explain to you that how irony that the game crash on both systems not just PS3.So what does that tell you if Sony or Microsoft hasn't had any issue with software crashing.I'm sorry your having these issues & i hope you get it fixed but please read posts clearly before you accuse someone of being a Fan boy which i find highly childish thing to say.

    This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 18 May 2008 10:20

    DXR88 (Member) 18 May 2008 12:01 Send private message to this user   
    Whatever you say,Nexgen.Whatever you say.
    shaffaaf (Inactive) 18 May 2008 14:29 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by DXR88:
    Whatever you say,Nexgen.Whatever you say.
    what a well structured rebuttle, i think nexgen, you lost


    xD

    nexgen, wipe the floor please :D
    Oner (Moderator) 18 May 2008 16:12 Send private message to this user   
    Keep it up & all of you will have a temp suspension (some more than others or if at all)...

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    DXR88 (Member) 18 May 2008 18:04 Send private message to this user   
    Not my intention to keep it up, Oner.
    Gradical (Junior Member) 18 May 2008 23:17 Send private message to this user   
    well, i see many people saying that is the publisher's fault, but even if it has anything to do with some speciffic revision of the console having the probs, it sounds like its sony's problem, just because the consoles where never ment to be like they're now, how many nes revisions and firmware where there? on snes? on ps1 on N64, Ps2 GC or Xbox?, as compared to PS3 or Xbx360??? its just ridiculous its obvious publishers wont be able to keep it up
    Hunt720 (Junior Member) 19 May 2008 8:18 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by Gradical:
    well, i see many people saying that is the publisher's fault, but even if it has anything to do with some speciffic revision of the console having the probs, it sounds like its sony's problem, just because the consoles where never ment to be like they're now, how many nes revisions and firmware where there? on snes? on ps1 on N64, Ps2 GC or Xbox?, as compared to PS3 or Xbx360??? its just ridiculous its obvious publishers wont be able to keep it up
    I think the firmware on the NES, SNES, N64, PS2, and GC was pretty static to say the least. The current gen of consoles offers much more in the way of capabilities, and I think it was smart to add firmware upating capabilities to the consoles as their potential can be increased. I don't think this is a firmware issue however.

    I'm wondering what the process is exactly, that the developers go through to make sure that this game runs smoothly on both consoles. Take two originally cited the release of Halo 3 as the main reason they didn't want to release the game in the fall. Then later changed their story to having "technical challenges" with the PS3. I don't doubt either story is at least partially true, as Halo was HUGE, and publishers have been focusing primarilly on the 360 DK since they started making this game as that system was out first.

    I just want to know who it was that said "The game checks out" and then sent it off to be published.

    BUT, if for some reason it IS a firmware issue that is messing up the game, then both companies have an option to update the firmware and solve the problem. That is the beauty of having an updateable firmware to me.
    embo22000 (Newbie) 19 May 2008 21:28 Send private message to this user   
    I've been reading post from this site since 2003 and i think its a great site. I almost never post that's why its says newbie. But why the problem with personal attacks i mean sometimes you have to and its not that bad. As long as people don't go to overboard i think it should be ok. I think it's just everyone in this age is trying to be politically correct hey we are animals too by being civil we are going against our instincts. I know I'm way off topic but I've always wanted to say that. Love afterdawn by the way. It has tought me many things that i've memorised and used for my own entertainment.
    FredBun (Senior Member) 11 June 2008 23:25 Send private message to this user   
    My son just got a ps3, he will rent grand theft later, will post on how it goes.
    NexGen76 (Member) 23 June 2008 14:39 Send private message to this user   
    Grand Theft Auto IV patch finally here

    Quote:
    Well, finally. We were hoping this would come sooner, but better late than never, no? The widely reported problems of "freezes during certain modes" and "multiplayer connectivity issues" finally have a remedy - a patch has just been released by Rockstar for Grand Theft Auto IV. An apology was also included in the patch notes, along with details of each problem resolved.
    http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/06/23/gran...h-finally-here/



    Just like i said this was a R* issue not Sony.They owe Sony a major apology for throwing them under the Bus because R* last firmware didn't solve the issue & they past blame on Sony.


    varnull (AfterDawn Addict) 23 June 2008 15:03 Send private message to this user   
    I do like the idea of throwing $ony under a bus.. I can see Ken bouncing under the wheels as I type.. heheheheh..

    But seriously.. This is a strange affair. M$ started all this firmware/dash/other junk updates to your hardware installed from games, and now sony have followed. I don't see the point unless it is to try and keep one step in front of the game copiers out there. While it adds no consumer visible benefit it does run the risk of a patch rendering all your previously bought and paid for games unplayable until another rushed patch is found..

    Come back the days when you bought your console and your games and gave it no more thought. I think these corporations have got too clever for their own good.



    Free open source software = made by end users who want an application to work. Im going outside now.. and I may be some time........
    stu665 (Junior Member) 24 June 2008 9:33 Send private message to this user   
    Ahhh, good ole SoNy....the PS3 has been a bit of a riot since release. I used to be a SoNy fan but now i stick to Xbox360 for my online gaming. No need to install anything from disc to it, no messing about just sling the disc in and play. The amount of people that slagged me off when i got a 360 was unbelievable, now the same people are gutted that they wasted their hard earned cash on the PS3 instead of buying a 360. Most of them have sold their PS3's(for quite a loss too) and have now purchased a decent console ie the 360. Fair dos, the 360 does have problems of its own, mainly the 'three red lights of death' but at least they offer a 3 year warranty, no quibbles repair or swap for a new base unit.

    As far as i can see xbox360 has given the PS3 a right good butt-kicking, i for one will not be purchasing the ugly decrepit PS3.
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