Alert: Some PS3 owners say Sony's latest firmware killed their Blu-ray

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Published Oct 1, 2009 Those complaining about the firmware say that after the upgrade, their systems would no longer recognize any Blu-ray Disc games or movies. Some say the systems still recognize DVDs. Others say the firmware killed all disc functionality.

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vdigregorio121

Oct 2, 2009 - CDT 10:38 AM

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Do a search on ebay for PS3's that "won't read discs". It's obviously a huge problem and not with just latest firmware. They should be offering an extended warranty like xbox did and not try to get an extra $150 out of customers who spent previously $400+ for it. Xbox dropped the ball big time as well but at least they admitted it and took action on some level.

Tim Raynor

Oct 2, 2009 - CDT 11:07 AM

says... It puts the lotion in the basket . . .

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Wow, talk about a scam to make up for losses during their format war.

The thing is, this could simply happen to only one machine, and Eddie and I would still spread the hate as if it were a major epidemic.

skspence

Oct 2, 2009 - CDT 11:11 AM

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Son of a...

Great new job. Great pay increase. Looking at a PS3, possibly, but with red-ring issues on the 360, and now this, I'm not so sure.

While it gets a lot of flack for not being the most up-to-date system out there, at least the Wii doesn't seem to have as many inherent problems as its console mates.

I will certainly be more gun-shy on the next generation of console systems. That's for sure.

sean (...death, taxes... just add gaming console failures to the list...)

richiro33

Oct 2, 2009 - CDT 11:23 AM

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Really the worst thing that can happen to you w/ a 360 is you are without a console for a few days. You lose nothing with the red ring of death.

If you have the money the best gaming experience is on a PC. Though you don't necessarily have the most popular games there are thousands of games for all genres on there.

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Oct 2, 2009 - CDT 12:18 PM

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Falcon01

Oct 2, 2009 - CDT 12:42 PM

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We need that PS3 grill pic now more than ever.

Jono

Oct 2, 2009 - CDT 1:07 PM

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I tend to follow this practice... If my systems DOES NOT need an update, I don't put one in just because a new one is released.

I have found that when they update firmware, it usually is to remove a feature not to improve them.

Tim Raynor

Oct 2, 2009 - CDT 1:21 PM

says... It puts the lotion in the basket . . .

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As you wish!

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Tacoloft

Oct 2, 2009 - CDT 2:11 PM

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80gig with backward compatibility had no problems with the update. I am able to play games, watch Blu, and Fold with no apparent issues. I think this article and the latest Wii bricking articles coming out prove that there is no solid console out there - they are ALL susceptible to failure. http://www.gamespot.com/news/6230816.html?tag=dvdtown-20

At least Microsoft admitted to the RROD issue and took care of their customers. I think Nintendo is doing the same...waiting for Sony now.

rangoonth

Oct 2, 2009 - CDT 7:56 PM

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They don't build em like they use to, aye?

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