PlayStation 3 update 2.4--whaaattt!? It's been removed from servers!

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DMeisterJ on 02 July 2008

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Firmware 2.40 removed from update servers

We're receiving reports that PS3s are no longer updating to firmware 2.40. Consoles currently running 2.36 are stating that there are no available updates when a system update is attempted. It seems that downloading the firmware from the official sites is also impossible. Firefox 404s out on the Japanese, European and American sites. Has the latest firmware been pulled from the net? If so, why? If you're having issues with grabbing the latest update be sure to let us know.

We'll be contacting Sony to find out exactly what's going on, so keep an eye on us for more info. Hopefully soon.

Update: Confirmed. Firmware 2.40 is currently unavailable.

Wowow.

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Words Of Wisdom on 02 July 2008

Is the new 2.40 firmware is bricking consoles? Linkage.

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DMeisterJ on 02 July 2008

Not funny WoW!!!

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kirby007 on 02 July 2008

err this is something ps3 owners have been looking forward too?
i heard even some rumours it would sell more ps3 consoles...

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Words Of Wisdom on 02 July 2008

DMeisterJ said:
Not funny WoW!!!

I don't know what you're talking about. ^_^

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ocnkng on 02 July 2008

I know its dissapointing :( but I feel for Sony, rolling out such a critical update to millions of users is not an easy job. According to the reports there is no pattern to the failures and seems to be occuring to random number of consoles. Its very hard to test against such kind of bugs.