What’s new with Sony PS3 Update 2.42?

It seems as if Sony is releasing new updates thick and fast, the latest firmware update is 2.42. So what is new on this new software update?

Once you switch your PlayStation 3 on you will be meet with a message letting you know that there is a new download. We will be taking a look a little later just to see what Sony are giving us with the Firmware Update 2.42 update.

One thing that we do know is that the new software improves the quality of playback for some PS3 and Playstation format software. Until we have a closer look, we can’t really tell you much more.

Let us hope that this update fixes a few security issues, oh and those Call of Duty 4 issues that some gamers had complained about.

If you have had a chance to download the latest Sony PS3 Update 2.42, let us know what you think.

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Sony PS3 2.40 Firmware disaster

Sony have now confirmed that they have pulled PS3 2.40 Firmware Update, it seems that this most recent update did not live up to its promise, in fact we can safely say that it was a bit of a disaster. We first learned of the trouble from the guys over at PS3 Daily, when they had been contacted by a few of their friends saying that they had tried to download the new Sony PS3 2.40 firmware update, only to learn that it was not there anymore.

Sony has since commented on this, saying that they had pulled the latest firmware update for the PlayStation 3; this was the result of many customers reporting that the new update had caused their system to stop working. Firmware update 2.40 was only released on Tuesday, and it was not long before the problems started for many and they posted their trouble on the official PS3 message board.

My brother has Metal Gear Solid 4, he decided to have a game last night, only to be met with a blank screen, even his demos have a blank screen. A spokesperson for Sony has said that they had pulled the latest update of their servers while they investigate the problem; this is why we now have to stick with 2.36 just for now. Sony said “We are working diligently to isolate the problem for those few consumers and to identify a solution before we put the firmware back up.”

For those of you who did not manage to download Firmware Update 2.40, do not worry too much as the update was a little short of a few of its promises. So were you one of those who had troubles with firmware 2.40, if so please let us know what problems you experienced.

Sony PS3 Trophies: is your game in this list?

If you are an owner of a Sony PS3, then you will know that it is a big day for us, as the new 2.40 firmware update has adding the much anticipated Trophies feature. However; do not get too exited just yet, as most games do not yet support this feature. Some games will already support the feature, but one game, Super Stardust HD will require you to download an expansion pack, called the “solo pack”, this will then be followed by the “team pack”. These patches will feature Versus Match, Co-Op, true 5.1 orchestral soundtrack, split screen, trophies and ship editor. The free 4.00 patch will give you 17 trophies; you have to buy the additional expansion content to get these trophies.

Games that already support PS3 Trophies are LittleBigPlanet, MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, NBA 09, as well as SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Confrontation. We have also learned that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, BioShock, Burnout Paradise and Warhawk will get a patch to allow you to use the new “Trophies” feature. Ok a couple of these games are great and gamers will be exited to know that they can now use the new trophies in one of the above games, but come on guys where is the Trophies Support for Call of Duty 4. Ok so we know that Call of Duty 5 is released in November and that will get the new Trophy Support, but that is going back to the WWII story, boring.

If you would to read a hands on review about the Sony PlayStation 3 Firmware Update 2.40 then read here. The new Trophy feature will use a four tier system, bronze, silver, gold, and platinum, these trophies will be assigned by each games developer and not by Sony. The bronze medal will be awarded for competing an easy feat, and gold for the very hard ones. Once all three have been completed, you will then receive the platinum medals.

For a full report on the Trophies Feature visit PS3 Daily.