PS3 Firmware 2.40 Causing Console Lock-Ups - PSN Hacked ?

Rut row raggy !

Thoughts ?

Released on Wednesday, firmware update 2.40 introduces a range of new PS3 features, including in-game access to the system's XrossMediaBar (XMB) and a Trophies achievement system.

However, a number of threads have appeared on the official PlayStation boards in which users are complaining of having problems downloading the new firmware, of freezing consoles, and of having trouble rebooting their systems after download.

Next-Gen has contacted Sony for comment.

For more about the firmware update and why Sony believes it represents a "big leap forward" for the PlayStation Network, check out our interview with PSN director of operations Eric Lempel.

Edit: Not wanting to be full of PS3 of all this bad news but......

2 July 2008

Visitors to Sony PlayStation website at risk of malware infection Hackers use SQL injection and scare tactics to grab consumers' credit card details

Researchers at IT security firm Sophos have warned lovers of video games that pages on the US-based Sony PlayStation website have been compromised by hackers.

Experts at SophosLabsTMhave discovered that cybercriminals have successfully used an SQL injection attack to plant unauthorized code on pages promoting the PlayStation games "SingStar Pop" and "God of War".

One of the webpages on Sony PlayStation's US website that has been compromised by hackers.

At the time of writing the hacker's code attempts to dupe web surfers by running a fake anti-virus scan and displaying a bogus message that their computer is infected with a variety of different viruses and Trojan horses.

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

TMontana1004

[QUOTE="TMontana1004"]

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

heretrix

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

TMontana1004

[QUOTE="TMontana1004"]

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

heretrix

Yes, and MS was being just as antsy as Sony is now when they released the 360. They just rushed the 360 out when it lacked the proper testing that was required. Now MS seems to be very stable in the console wars. There updates have never caused any problems and it seems MS responds to things quickly now. Hopefully Sony will plant their roots soon and be able to quit rushing.

[QUOTE="heretrix"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"]

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

TMontana1004

Yes, and MS was being just as antsy as Sony is now when they released the 360. They just rushed the 360 out when it lacked the proper testing that was required. Now MS seems to be very stable in the console wars. There updates have never caused any problems and it seems MS responds to things quickly now. Hopefully Sony will plant their roots soon and be able to quit rushing.

at least its fixable. They are always doing stability updates so i wont worry.

yet MS on the other hand.. Still has not fixed RROD so i dont know what you are trying to pove.

[QUOTE="heretrix"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"]

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

TMontana1004

Yes, and MS was being just as antsy as Sony is now when they released the 360. They just rushed the 360 out when it lacked the proper testing that was required. Now MS seems to be very stable in the console wars. There updates have never caused any problems and it seems MS responds to things quickly now. Hopefully Sony will plant their roots soon and be able to quit rushing.

lol your 1st post backfired and now you still want to defend Microsofts shortcomings, look all console makers have problems and they do take care of it in due time. Atleast PS3 is a stable system whilst the 360 is like a walking meltdown.

Yup. mine is a brick currently. Actually, I'm on the phone with Sony right now (on hold) typing one-handed. YippyIbacai

I think I'm gonna download the copy of the internet. just to see if that yields better luck.

[QUOTE="TMontana1004"][QUOTE="heretrix"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"]

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

Swift_Boss_A

Yes, and MS was being just as antsy as Sony is now when they released the 360. They just rushed the 360 out when it lacked the proper testing that was required. Now MS seems to be very stable in the console wars. There updates have never caused any problems and it seems MS responds to things quickly now. Hopefully Sony will plant their roots soon and be able to quit rushing.

lol your 1st post backfired and now you still want to defend Microsofts shortcomings, look all console makers have problems and they do take care of it in due time. Atleast PS3 is a stable system whilst the 360 is like a walking meltdown.

Sorry about the late respons internet went down. Here is what I was going to say:

Not at all. Please be open-minded. I knew you were all going to attack me about this. I am also disappointed about MS's shortcomings, I am simply saying that they learned from their mistakes and Sony should also learn from MS's mistakes. I don't want Sony to end up like MS, losing billions are an issue that could have easily been settled.

So I'm stuck with a brick until Sony either gives in and admits it's a problem or I pay the price. Some people have said that reformatting the HDD fixed theirs but good lord if Sony has me lose all my save files, music, and vids. Freaking nasty email ahead.Ibacai

[QUOTE="Swift_Boss_A"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"][QUOTE="heretrix"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"]

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

TMontana1004

Yes, and MS was being just as antsy as Sony is now when they released the 360. They just rushed the 360 out when it lacked the proper testing that was required. Now MS seems to be very stable in the console wars. There updates have never caused any problems and it seems MS responds to things quickly now. Hopefully Sony will plant their roots soon and be able to quit rushing.

lol your 1st post backfired and now you still want to defend Microsofts shortcomings, look all console makers have problems and they do take care of it in due time. Atleast PS3 is a stable system whilst the 360 is like a walking meltdown.

Sorry about the late respons internet went down. Here is what I was going to say:

Not at all. Please be open-minded. I knew you were all going to attack me about this. I am also disappointed about MS's shortcomings, I am simply saying that they learned from their mistakes and Sony should also learn from MS's mistakes. I don't want Sony to end up like MS, losing billions are an issue that could have easily been settled.

Come on, don't act like a peacemaker. You knew full well that your first statement was inaccurate and unjustified, and that it would get all the flaming it has received.

[QUOTE="TMontana1004"][QUOTE="heretrix"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"]

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

NinjaMunkey01

Yes, and MS was being just as antsy as Sony is now when they released the 360. They just rushed the 360 out when it lacked the proper testing that was required. Now MS seems to be very stable in the console wars. There updates have never caused any problems and it seems MS responds to things quickly now. Hopefully Sony will plant their roots soon and be able to quit rushing.

at least its fixable. They are always doing stability updates so i wont worry.

yet MS on the other hand.. Still has not fixed RROD so i dont know what you are trying to pove.

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

TMontana1004

Yes.... like how MS tested the 360 before putting it out on shelves to prevent RROD.

Boy I tell ya.... MS sure knows their stuff....

[QUOTE="Swift_Boss_A"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"][QUOTE="heretrix"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"]

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

TMontana1004

Yes, and MS was being just as antsy as Sony is now when they released the 360. They just rushed the 360 out when it lacked the proper testing that was required. Now MS seems to be very stable in the console wars. There updates have never caused any problems and it seems MS responds to things quickly now. Hopefully Sony will plant their roots soon and be able to quit rushing.

lol your 1st post backfired and now you still want to defend Microsofts shortcomings, look all console makers have problems and they do take care of it in due time. Atleast PS3 is a stable system whilst the 360 is like a walking meltdown.

Sorry about the late respons internet went down. Here is what I was going to say:

Not at all. Please be open-minded. I knew you were all going to attack me about this. I am also disappointed about MS's shortcomings, I am simply saying that they learned from their mistakes and Sony should also learn from MS's mistakes. I don't want Sony to end up like MS, losing billions are an issue that could have easily been settled.

im sorry but i just have to lol at microsoft being quick and stable. 3 weeks and my friend just got his refirbished 360 back. second time its happened. if anything they have gotton slower because the first time he sent it in it took only a week.

Me thinks I will be waiting for a few days to download this update then...SpruceCaboose

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]Me thinks I will be waiting for a few days to download this update then...Ibacai

[QUOTE="TMontana1004"][QUOTE="Swift_Boss_A"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"][QUOTE="heretrix"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"]

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

gecko_hawaii13

Yes, and MS was being just as antsy as Sony is now when they released the 360. They just rushed the 360 out when it lacked the proper testing that was required. Now MS seems to be very stable in the console wars. There updates have never caused any problems and it seems MS responds to things quickly now. Hopefully Sony will plant their roots soon and be able to quit rushing.

lol your 1st post backfired and now you still want to defend Microsofts shortcomings, look all console makers have problems and they do take care of it in due time. Atleast PS3 is a stable system whilst the 360 is like a walking meltdown.

Sorry about the late respons internet went down. Here is what I was going to say:

Not at all. Please be open-minded. I knew you were all going to attack me about this. I am also disappointed about MS's shortcomings, I am simply saying that they learned from their mistakes and Sony should also learn from MS's mistakes. I don't want Sony to end up like MS, losing billions are an issue that could have easily been settled.

Come on, don't act like a peacemaker. You knew full well that your first statement was inaccurate and unjustified, and that it would get all the flaming it has received.

Wow this is why I stay away from these threads. Ignorant posters like you. You didn't even bother to read my post. Would you rather me not be a peacemaker? GOOD I WONT. READ IBACAI'S POST. OH ITS TEH FIXABLE! I try to reason with you people yet you have to turn everything into a flamewar. I can never get into a peaceful debate with people on this site.

This is not uncommon. It has happened to both Microsoft and Nintendo.

Any firmware update on any system is potentially risky.

[QUOTE="Ibacai"][QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]Me thinks I will be waiting for a few days to download this update then...Jandurin

This is not uncommon. It has happened to both Microsoft and Nintendo.

Any firmware update on any system is potentially risky.

SpruceCaboose

[QUOTE="TMontana1004"][QUOTE="heretrix"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"]

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

NinjaMunkey01

Yes, and MS was being just as antsy as Sony is now when they released the 360. They just rushed the 360 out when it lacked the proper testing that was required. Now MS seems to be very stable in the console wars. There updates have never caused any problems and it seems MS responds to things quickly now. Hopefully Sony will plant their roots soon and be able to quit rushing.

at least its fixable. They are always doing stability updates so i wont worry.

yet MS on the other hand.. Still has not fixed RROD so i dont know what you are trying to pove.

Please tell me the person in your sig wasn't serious.:lol::cry:

For any who haven't seen, the OP is edited: PSN has also been hacked. :?SecretPolice

at least its fixable. They are always doing stability updates so i wont worry.

yet MS on the other hand.. Still has not fixed RROD so i dont know what you are trying to pove.

NinjaMunkey01

At least when I got RROD, Microsoft promptly sent me a box and I was able to ship it off in a few days.

My PS3's disk drive is defective out of the box, and Sony doesn't ship the box until three days after they tell me they're doing it.

**** Sony customer support.

[QUOTE="gecko_hawaii13"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"][QUOTE="Swift_Boss_A"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"][QUOTE="heretrix"][QUOTE="TMontana1004"]

Not being a fanboy, but if this was MS, this wouldn't have happened. MS has more resourses and would have been able to test the download out before making it available. Looks like Sony got too antsy and felt the need to put it out. I know that they are having a rough time in the console war and want to compensate, but please, do it right.

TMontana1004

Yes, and MS was being just as antsy as Sony is now when they released the 360. They just rushed the 360 out when it lacked the proper testing that was required. Now MS seems to be very stable in the console wars. There updates have never caused any problems and it seems MS responds to things quickly now. Hopefully Sony will plant their roots soon and be able to quit rushing.

lol your 1st post backfired and now you still want to defend Microsofts shortcomings, look all console makers have problems and they do take care of it in due time. Atleast PS3 is a stable system whilst the 360 is like a walking meltdown.

Sorry about the late respons internet went down. Here is what I was going to say:

Not at all. Please be open-minded. I knew you were all going to attack me about this. I am also disappointed about MS's shortcomings, I am simply saying that they learned from their mistakes and Sony should also learn from MS's mistakes. I don't want Sony to end up like MS, losing billions are an issue that could have easily been settled.

Come on, don't act like a peacemaker. You knew full well that your first statement was inaccurate and unjustified, and that it would get all the flaming it has received.

Wow this is why I stay away from these threads. Ignorant posters like you. You didn't even bother to read my post. Would you rather me not be a peacemaker? GOOD I WONT. READ IBACAI'S POST. OH ITS TEH FIXABLE! I try to reason with you people yet you have to turn everything into a flamewar. I can never get into a peaceful debate with people on this site.

I can only laugh when someone gets so visibly pissed over a SW post. Take it easy. Its all in good fun. In fact, I don't really have a preference for any one system at all. They're all great in my books.

I'm on Act 3 of MGSIV and I finally had some extra time in the next few days.Ibacai

im sorry but i just have to lol at microsoft being quick and stable. 3 weeks and my friend just got his refirbished 360 back. second time its happened. if anything they have gotton slower because the first time he sent it in it took only a week.

psn_Jaimzl

That's disappointing to hear. Idk, the reapirs usually vary with MS. Took mine a few weeks. But still, MS hasn't done anything recently to plague owners with problems, and if anything, they have been more careful. Maybe stable wasn't the correct word.

This is not uncommon. It has happened to both Microsoft and Nintendo.

Any firmware update on any system is potentially risky.

SpruceCaboose

Yeah, well if you thought MS customer service was bad you just wait until you have to deal with Sony. Hey, at least it isn't Apple, those guys just tell you to go swing.

Wow this is why I stay away from these threads. Ignorant posters like you. You didn't even bother to read my post. Would you rather me not be a peacemaker? GOOD I WONT. READ IBACAI'S POST. OH ITS TEH FIXABLE! I try to reason with you people yet you have to turn everything into s flamewar. I can never get into a peaceful debate with people on this site.

TMontana1004

Yeah, SW is known for that sort of thing. What I suggest is to ignore people who try to get a rise out of you because if you fire back, you may get modded. On a more peaceful note, I can see what the other guy means. Maybe you just worded it poorly. Either way, at least to my knowledge, Nintendo's updates seem to be the only system update you don't hear about with bricking systems.

MS's updates are a lot quicker though but MS is afterall a software company, and IMO, it shows. On the other hand Sony is a hardware manufacturer and their hardware is usually pretty reliable.

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]

This is not uncommon. It has happened to both Microsoft and Nintendo.

Any firmware update on any system is potentially risky.

Dreams-Visions

Wow, my fault. Didn't even know about the MS problems. Glad it's not recent though.

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]

This is not uncommon. It has happened to both Microsoft and Nintendo.

Any firmware update on any system is potentially risky.

Ibacai

Oh hell, I get you. When my 360 RRoD'd (any of the times) I was in the same exact boat. (If you only read any of the texts I sent my friends...) Its terrible when stuff breaks and its not your fault.

This is a crappy thing that has happened to what should have been a great event. I really do feel crappy for you.

[QUOTE="TMontana1004"]

Wow this is why I stay away from these threads. Ignorant posters like you. You didn't even bother to read my post. Would you rather me not be a peacemaker? GOOD I WONT. READ IBACAI'S POST. OH ITS TEH FIXABLE! I try to reason with you people yet you have to turn everything into s flamewar. I can never get into a peaceful debate with people on this site.

Eddie5vs1

Yeah, SW is known for that sort of thing. What I suggest is to ignore people who try to get a rise out of you because if you fire back, you may get modded. On a more peaceful note, I can see what the other guy means. Maybe you just worded it poorly. Either way, at least to my knowledge, Nintendo's updates seem to be the only system update you don't hear about with bricking systems.

MS's updates are a lot quicker though but MS is afterall a software company, and IMO, it shows. On the other hand Sony is a hardware manufacturer and their hardware is usually pretty reliable.

I did word it incorrectly in the original post. And I agree with the last statement.

[QUOTE="Ibacai"][QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]

This is not uncommon. It has happened to both Microsoft and Nintendo.

Any firmware update on any system is potentially risky.

SpruceCaboose

Oh hell, I get you. When my 360 RRoD'd (any of the times) I was in the same exact boat. (If you only read any of the texts I sent my friends...) Its terrible when stuff breaks and its not your fault.

This is a crappy thing that has happened to what should have been a great event. I really do feel crappy for you.