So why does the Playstation 3 take FOREVER to update??

Download Connection Speed: 18Mbps

So Today, I booted up my PS3 in order to play some games on it but I can't sign in to PSN. Oh look, the 4.0 Update.Hit Okay. Update. -----

30 Minutes Later. "Downloading update data .... 48%"

All I wanted to do is play some games online, and it is TAKING FOREVER!!!! and no its not my connection speed, I can download everything on the fly on my PC.

A graphics card driver update takes at most 3 minutes. A Windows update takes at most 2 minutes, Service Pack (which happens once every 2 years) update 10 minutes MAX. A random game update, I don't even notice.

Playstation 3 Update: An Hour+

Does Sony server suck? I'm thinking so.

Oh, and My PS3 is DMZ free, soo...explain? I thought consoles were suppose to be pop and play, yet it takes 10 times + longer for me to game then my PC.

You're far better off downloading the update onto your PC and then transferring it to your PS3. It shortens the time drastically. I hate downloading anything for my PS3.

Beats me, my updates never take over 5 minutes and as long as im satisfied thats what only matters

You're far better off downloading the update onto your PC and then transferring it to your PS3. It shortens the time drastically. I hate downloading anything for my PS3.

lundy86_4

Never seems very long to me. :/

despite everyone wanting to blame peoples ip there is some sort of serious bottleneck going on in there someplace.

even hardwire seems to make little difference.

the icing on the cake is that once the dl is done it freaking installs.

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You're far better off downloading the update onto your PC and then transferring it to your PS3. It shortens the time drastically. I hate downloading anything for my PS3.

ShadowDeathX

It is frustrating. I have tried speeding up my PS3 connection over the years, but to no avail.

I hope that this is remedied with the PS4, and that the updates aren't as damn slow :P 360's are quick as all heck.

Beats me, my updates never take over 5 minutes

finalstar2007

Beats me, my updates never take over 5 minutes and as long as im satisfied thats what only matters

finalstar2007

In imaginary "all hail Sony" land perhaps, in the real world 5mins is extremely rare with PS3 system updates, so rare in fact i cant remember a single update since the PS3 launch that didnt take atleast 15mins.

I'm on 22mb, with constant 2mb/sec+ download speeds on everything but PS3.

despite everyone wanting to blame peoples ip there is some sort of serious bottleneck going on in there someplace.

even hardwire seems to make little difference.

the icing on the cake is that once the dl is done it freaking installs.

Riverwolf007

Yep. The ISP seems to be the go-to reasoning for this. I have no issues unless it's with the PS3 update system. My PC's download at anywhere up to 2MBps and my 360 downloads pretty damn quick as well.

Ok, My update is finished. It seems that after I complained on System Wars, the update downloaded faster >.> Still took like 40mins.

Beats me, my updates never take over 5 minutes and as long as im satisfied thats what only matters

finalstar2007

:lol:

I'm not buying this.

The PS3 lies to us :(

My updates and downloads never take very long at all. I downloaded DC universe online and patched it in a little over an hour.

Ok, My update is finished. It seems that after I complained on System Wars, the update downloaded faster >.> Still took like 40mins.

ShadowDeathX

Sorry for you. Windows updates take longer than my PS3 updates do, by quite a bit as well.

Sony has made games themselves without having to buy out a studio even though sony buys out studios like microsoft.

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Sorry for you. Windows updates take longer than my PS3 updates do, by quite a bit as well.

Pug-Nasty

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Sorry for you. Windows updates take longer than my PS3 updates do, by quite a bit as well.

Diviniuz

Or when it's just time to update. My ps3 updates go by very quickly.

Sorry for you. Windows updates take longer than my PS3 updates do, by quite a bit as well.

Pug-Nasty

PS3 updates don't install in the background.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rally_Cross

rallycross for ps1 was my by Developer Sony Computer Entertainment America

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rally_Cross

rallycross for ps1 was my by Developer Sony Computer Entertainment America

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I'm guessing you're one of Finalstar's alt accounts trying to derail the thread. :P

rallycross is still one of the best rally games ever.

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[QUOTE="Pug-Nasty"]

Sorry for you. Windows updates take longer than my PS3 updates do, by quite a bit as well.

KC_Hokie

PS3 updates don't install in the background.

7, it's the install that takes time. I suppose it depends on what updates it's doing, but I'd say it takes around 15-20 minutes on average, which is slower than my ps3.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rally_Cross

rallycross for ps1 was my by Developer Sony Computer Entertainment America

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The connection speed with PSN is so inconsistent. Sometimes it's slow as hell and other times it's quite adequate.

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[QUOTE="Pug-Nasty"]

Sorry for you. Windows updates take longer than my PS3 updates do, by quite a bit as well.

Pug-Nasty

PS3 updates don't install in the background.

7, it's the install that takes time. I suppose it depends on what updates it's doing, but I'd say it takes around 15-20 minutes on average, which is slower than my ps3.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rally_Cross

rallycross for ps1 was my by Developer Sony Computer Entertainment America

Snugenz

I'm guessing you're one of Finalstar's alt accounts trying to derail the thread. :P

I'm updating to 4.0 right now, and the speed isn't too bad. Nowhere near my PC/360 update times, but it's not awful :P

Why are you using a crappy service provider, or just trying to bash Sony and the Ps3 at every waking moment?

My updates never take more than 15 minutes, and that's for the big one's like 4.0. Which i'm pretty sure it took me just a bit over 10 minutes for that one.

They usually take 5-10 minutes.

As for patches, those download very, very fast.

My only gripe with the PS3... Thankfully being ps+, I only see system updates and day 1 game updatesdarkspineslayer

My updates take less than 5 min top...nightshade869

Why are you using a crappy service provider, or just trying to bash Sony and the Ps3 at every waking moment?

My updates never take more than 15 minutes, and that's for the big one's like 4.0. Which i'm pretty sure it took me just a bit over 10 minutes for that one.

They usually take 5-10 minutes.

As for patches, those download very, very fast.

theuncharted34

Just being honest. My 360, Wii, and PC don't take this long at all. The PS3 is still my prime console but I do bash on it when its a given.

[QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

Why are you using a crappy service provider, or just trying to bash Sony and the Ps3 at every waking moment?

My updates never take more than 15 minutes, and that's for the big one's like 4.0. Which i'm pretty sure it took me just a bit over 10 minutes for that one.

They usually take 5-10 minutes.

As for patches, those download very, very fast.

ShadowDeathX

I have the same service. The exact same service. Not lightning, either.

Maybe you should talk to them about the issue, because it's not PSN.

[QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

Why are you using a crappy service provider, or just trying to bash Sony and the Ps3 at every waking moment?

My updates never take more than 15 minutes, and that's for the big one's like 4.0. Which i'm pretty sure it took me just a bit over 10 minutes for that one.

They usually take 5-10 minutes.

As for patches, those download very, very fast.

ShadowDeathX

Just being honest. My 360, Wii, and PC don't take this long at all. The PS3 is still my prime console but I do bash on it when its a given.

Maybe you should talk to them about the issue, because it's not PSN.

theuncharted34

There have been issues regarding the connection speed dating back close to the consoles release. When it's numerous people on the internet with differing ISPs and one company with which you download the updates, it kind of begs the question... Is it really the ISP?

I'm not saying the PS3 update downloads are slow for everyone, but it's quite possible that it could be the connection to Sony's servers. Much like when you download a file horrendously slow on your PC, it's typically the server you are downloading from. It could be an issue with the number of people accessing the content at the same time. Who knows?

Even if your isp isnt slow ps3 still updates slower than xbox360 because it has no install the update after downloading xbox360 install update as it's downloading.

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And he finally joins the discussion ! *applauds*