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Sony to release PS3 firmware update 2.41 this week

7 July 2008 17:11 by Andre "DVDBack23" Yoskowitz | 53 comments

Sony to release PS3 firmware update 2.41 this week On July 2nd, Sony released the long anticipated 2.40 firmware update for its PlayStation 3 console. A few users however, were met with bricked consoles or otherwise had freezing glitches and other software failure.

Sony then removed the update from its site, and users trying to update through their PS3 were told firmware 2.36 was the latest available.

According to new reports however, the firmware update will be back, this time as version 2.41 and will be released sometime this week, most likely on Wednesday, one week after it was originally launched.

Hopefully the new update will fix all of 2.40's issues and all users who were not able to get the update when it was available will get in-game XMB access and trophies.

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    SDF_GR (Member) 8 July 2008 16:42 Send private message to this user   
    Offtopic
    @nobrainer Note* READ CAREFULLY!
    No one said that there is no prob we said that it is WAY TOO LIMITED!!!

    I dont care if i get ban for this, but man seriously you just couldent pick a more suitable nickname.

    Originally posted by grkblood:
    nobrainer is actually laying down honest facts and some probably believe he is trolling.
    I wouldent say so, Oner that had the most patience of all people that was arguing so far with him, have proven many times that nobrainer is misinforms and twist the facts.
    I cant recall the topic, but not long time ago he posted a part of sony news from 2005!!!even before PS3 release, and he twisted it to death, oner proved it.
    plus he does it only with sony topics.... you think that it is just a coincidence?

    ONtopic
    I did the 2.40 update when it was released, i dont have any issues except a demo that was paused in download list and i had to re download it.
    The new features are good in general (useless for me), but couldn't they just add a video playlist or a function to automatically play next video in folder? How hard can this be?
    Oner (Moderator) 8 July 2008 17:04 Send private message to this user   
    NexGen76 (Member) 8 July 2008 17:24 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by Markman29:
    i didnt have any problems with the 2.40. so as far as im concerned they just wasted 15 minutes of my morning making me update my ps3.
    Not really they added somethings so it wasn't a total waste check here.

    2.41 brings new-look Platinum Trophy

    http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/07/08/2-41...latinum-trophy/
    bdoggie08 (Junior Member) 8 July 2008 17:43 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by Oner:
    Alright guys the situation is being handled.

    Thank GOD...
    grkblood (Senior Member) 8 July 2008 18:52 Send private message to this user   
    @SDF

    man, you just pulled a nobrainer, lol. the whole quote should have read

    Quote:
    some mods probably think nobrainer is actually laying down honest facts and some probably believe he is trolling.
    construing info, man i tell ya, lol. I just had to point that out. Now everybody log on PS3 so I can send you an in-game message! woot woot!!!
    embo22000 (Newbie) 8 July 2008 18:55 Send private message to this user   
    Have you guys seen semi pro...... every one love every one.
    :)
    DVDBack23 (Staff Member) 8 July 2008 19:00 Send private message to this user   
    The next person, regardless of status on this site, who confronts an individual member in one of MY NEWS ARTICLES, is getting a ban, cut the childish stuff out, if you don't agree with someone then post something to back up your thoughts, if not I don't care how you feel about that other member, keep it out of my news or you will receive a ban, I hope I am being clear enough.

    I would also like to ask, politely of course, that the moderating team refrain from posting in my news articles, unless you have to explain what is being done as a moderator.

    This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 8 July 2008 19:08

    Hunt720 (Junior Member) 8 July 2008 21:06 Send private message to this user   
    So has anyone heard a time frame for which the trophies should be added for other titles? I know the developers are responsible.. but I can't find a developer that has given a date yet.

    <a href="http://www.tripletags.com/profile.asp?memberID=71978"><img src="http://www.tripletags.com/uploads/H/Hunt72038496868.jpg" alt="Hunt720[KOP] - brought to you by TripleTags.com" border="0"></a>
    domie (Member) 9 July 2008 6:14 Send private message to this user   
    I take it as I am one of those who updated to 2.40 successfully that I don't need to apply 2.41 ?
    glassd (Member) 9 July 2008 8:44 Send private message to this user   
    If you have 2.40, it takes about 2 minutes to download 2.41
    DundeeMan (Junior Member) 9 July 2008 11:14 Send private message to this user   
    Hi all, im not very clued up on computers, albeit that i play games on it. can some one explain to me what the new firmware for the ps3 will do and what is all this talk about trophies, can some one explain it to me please.

    and can anybody tell me if there is a patch/download to make fifa 08 compatable with the dual shock 3.

    please can someone help me. tanks

    This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 9 July 2008 11:28

    glassd (Member) 9 July 2008 13:05 Send private message to this user   
    When not playing a game or movie, the XMB "cross media bar" is what is displayed. This gives you access to pictures, music, videos that you have stored on your PS3 or on your media server. It also gives you access to Pairing Blue Tooth devices, Display settings, Audio Settings, Messaging etc... Before 2.40 / 2.41 all of these things and more were only available when not playing games or watching movies. NOW when playing a game, you can press the PS button and bring up the XMB and control these things. Some games will or wont allow you to play music while playing the game.

    Trophies, complete most of the challenges in a game and get a bronze trophy, most all = Gold, all = Platinum. Not many games support this now. More to come. These trophies will be visible to any friends that you have on the PS3 network.

    This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 9 July 2008 13:08

    DundeeMan (Junior Member) 9 July 2008 13:29 Send private message to this user   
    glassd......thanks mate, got it now. ta

    has anyone downloaded 2,41 today, is it safe now?

    can some one tell me if there is a patch out for fifa 08 to make it compatable with the dual shock 3. ta
    glassd (Member) 9 July 2008 14:05 Send private message to this user   
    Downloaded 2.4 last week and downloaded 2.41 yesterday. All works good. No reports of problems with 2.41. Your safe.
    emugamer (Member) 9 July 2008 14:10 Send private message to this user   
    2.41 works fine for me so far!
    DXR88 (Senior Member) 9 July 2008 15:04 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by DVDBack23:
    The next person, regardless of status on this site, who confronts an individual member in one of MY NEWS ARTICLES, is getting a ban, cut the childish stuff out, if you don't agree with someone then post something to back up your thoughts, if not I don't care how you feel about that other member, keep it out of my news or you will receive a ban, I hope I am being clear enough.

    I would also like to ask, politely of course, that the moderating team refrain from posting in my news articles, unless you have to explain what is being done as a moderator.
    i couldn't agree more to that, if you know its not true why comment on it. keep up the informative News articles.
    jeffzorn (Newbie) 9 July 2008 17:59 Send private message to this user   
    my bluetooth not working after the update and the pings are going high the update not a good thing
    canuckerz (Senior Member) 10 July 2008 0:38 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by jeffzorn:
    my bluetooth not working after the update and the pings are going high the update not a good thing
    Odd, a lot of people are reporting alot better internet speeds. It might be that sony swapped some ports or changed some settings that don't jive with your router.
    jeffzorn (Newbie) 10 July 2008 10:09 Send private message to this user   
    2.41 update like i said mess the blutooth up it would work for one game and shut off and pings would fly through the roof and i called sony and they told me to reformat my ps3 and still did not help then they told be call jabra ask if they had update for the mic because now there not compaitable jabra said sony going to come out with their own bluetooth.
    DXR88 (Senior Member) 10 July 2008 10:57 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by jeffzorn:
    2.41 update like i said mess the blutooth up it would work for one game and shut off and pings would fly through the roof and i called sony and they told me to reformat my ps3 and still did not help then they told be call jabra ask if they had update for the mic because now there not compaitable jabra said sony going to come out with their own bluetooth.

    there giving you what i call the: Go Around.

    1) somebody's not telling you the full story.
    2) there just plain out lying to you.

    Then again it could just be that game, have you tried other games. did you get the same problem?
    DXR88 (Senior Member) 10 July 2008 11:05 Send private message to this user   
    (@jeffzorn) do you have a router? if you do, can you configure it?

    if you can, try doing this. try putting your PS3 in the DMZ.
    then try-out the game in witch is be questioned.
    jeffzorn (Newbie) 10 July 2008 11:12 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by DXR88:
    (@jeffzorn) do you have a router? if you do, can you configure it?

    if you can, try doing this. try putting your PS3 in the DMZ.
    then try-out the game in witch is be questioned.
    ihave all the ports opened the router is shared with the computer the ps3 is feeding wireless i have never had a problem till now the game is warhawk online game i bought plug in usb mic no problems there but i dont like cords
    DXR88 (Senior Member) 10 July 2008 18:04 Send private message to this user   
    Quote:
    Originally posted by DXR88:
    (@jeffzorn) do you have a router? if you do, can you configure it?

    if you can, try doing this. try putting your PS3 in the DMZ.
    then try-out the game in witch is be questioned.
    ihave all the ports opened the router is shared with the computer the ps3 is feeding wireless i have never had a problem till now the game is warhawk online game i bought plug in usb mic no problems there but i dont like cords

    I don't like Cords either?_?. Try another game, thats all i can tell you.If you can set up your router again, reset it. I reset mine every two weeks.

    Anyways what came first High Ping or botched Mic? a high Ping can botch the VOIP over any game. That Being said. hear are things that could narrow down your current problem

    What ISP are you with?
    What are your plans with this ISP(Data Rate Ex. 2Mbits UP 4Mbits down)?
    Current Wireless standard your using(Ex.802.11B, 802.11G)?

    Or try Hooking your PS3 directly to the Internet. Play the game see if you notice any difference.

    if your problems still are not fixed, Post your problems Here:http://forums.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/153]

    This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 10 July 2008 18:07

    PS3Best07 (Junior Member) 11 July 2008 5:57 Send private message to this user   
    earlier i said it didnt freeze on me but it is freezing all the time and wont let me look at trophies anymore
    1bonehead (Senior Member) 11 July 2008 22:03 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by PS3Best07:
    earlier i said it didnt freeze on me but it is freezing all the time and wont let me look at trophies anymore

    Isolated incident or more generalized ?

    The BPI Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, EMI.
    The RIAA Soundexchange Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, EMI.
    The IFPI Are: The same anti consumer lot as listed above!
    The MPAA Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, DISNEY, PARAMOUNT, FOX.
    FredBun (Senior Member) 14 July 2008 9:18 Send private message to this user   
    some say 2.41 does the trick others say its still causing problems, what the hell.
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