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UltimateUnknown on 06 October 2013
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BuckStud said:
UltimateUnknown said:
I think you are talking about mandatory installs for games as opposed to updates, because even on 360 you have to download updates if you want to play the game. Most games nowadays get patched after release, so you have to download the updates to play, otherwise you get signed out. What you are referring to on the PS3 is the mandatory install to the hard drive which doesn't happen on the 360. Yes its annoying, but it is said to decrease loading times and stuff. I do prefer the 360's route though where installing to the hard drive is optional. Glad PS4 lets you play the game while its installing and updating.

That said I tend to get most of my games through PS+, so they're mostly digital. Having PS+ helps a lot since I've set my PS3 to turn on automatically during the day when I'm not at home and download all updates for the system and games automatically. That way I don't have to bother with updates when I turn on the game.

Nope...this is a 608MB software "update" for Gran Turismo 5 not an install.  What makes it even more of a problem for me is my download speed is 2.5Mb.

You have the same thing on other consoles as well. I've had to download over 1 GB worth of update on 360 when I bought BFBC2. Updates are commonplace in modern games be it on 360 or PS3 and it varies from game to game. It could be to fix bugs or add in new content.

The mandatory installs are the only things different on PS3. I think the reason why you have a worser experience is because of your download speed. 2.5 Megabits is very low for gaming purposes. You are literally downloading about 300 kilobytes per second. That update is probably going to take you over half an hour to download. I know it is tough, but you should try and see if you can update to a bit higher speed, especially with next gen around the corner, where downloads will be even more prevalent. Trust me, I know your pain since I had 2 Mb way back in the day when I first got 360 before upgrading to fibre optic.

Or just disconnect your console from the internet when you first get a game so that you can play without having to do updates. Then keep your system on overnight to do the update when you are sleeping or something.