Sony PS3 v3.10 Update: Do you have any problems?

If you didnt know by now, the Playstation 3 has just been updated to firmware version 3.10, adding features in the way of XMB Facebook support, Tweaked Friends lists, European Video Store and much more.

Considering the long list of problems that occured for some of our readers in firmware update 3.01, we would like to know if anyone is experiencing any problems after the update.

We ask this, as we have had requests from our readers asking if the new update has solved the disc reading errors that a lot of you were reporting after 3.01, so how is everything looking for you?

As far as we know, this is still an isolated case which is only affecting a few of you, but we still thought we’d ask you for your feedback following the new update.

Leave us a comment below if you have noticed any problems after installing the new update.

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