PS3 users reporting 'bricked' systems after 4.45 firmware update

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A new firmware update for the PS3 is live, but a significant number of reports indicate it's locking users out of their systems. Posters on the official PS3 Support forum noted they couldn't boot their systems after the update, and some users said restoring file systems didn't resolve the issue.

According to the PlayStation Twitter account, the 4.45 update includes trophy notification options and improves system stability - hmm.

We've reached out to Sony to clarify the situation. While the issues don't seem to be affecting all users, it might be wise to stay clear of the update for the time being.

Update: Sony Computer Entertainment sent out the following statement this morning:

"We are aware of reports that the recent PlayStation 3 system software update (version 4.45) has caused the XMB to not display on a small number of PS3 systems. We have temporarily taken 4.45 offline and are investigating the cause of the problem. We will announce when the system update is available for download as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience."

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/18/psa-ps3-users-reporting-bricked-systems-after-4-45-firmware-u/#comments

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conker989Posted:

TheDylanDylan
Rojo
brendan64shark
aimiami12
Noted Sony screws everything up, this would never happen on xbox. At least not my microsoft


Actually this happens more then you think. It happened to mine and I had to reformat a Harddrive out of the blue.. A few years with that hard drive. I got no support what so ever.... So awesome Xbox support. Lets not forget the minecraft issue where every update screws up your save for some users... No word from ms or mojang but its kind of a big deal. So you can't say Xbox is worse when Sony is fixing it now. And in fact you can still have your saves if you launch it in safe mode.


Oh I am sorry they are not perfect but he is right PS3 has had way more problems with there stuff then xbox 360. That is why xbox 360 beats PS3 all day and everyday.

What about the billions of dollars Microsoft loss because of the RRoD problems? it seems like everyone forgets the problems Xbox has, like the millions of accounts being hack, or the RRoD problems, or the xbox destroying you disks for paid about $60 for. Xbox has been hacked before, so don't give me "that PS3 has been hacked, that's why Xbox is better" crap. :)


/thread


xbox was hacked but Microsoft has higher security that nothing happened sony credit cards, accounts being deleted etc....., if anything yes ms did lose money over rrod but people still bought it and eventually passed ps3 sales therefore **** playstation period xbox all the way ****

KatsumiPosted:

Thank god i haven't updated my ps3 in a while. From what i have heard sony screwed up badly

TheDylanDylanPosted:

Rojo
brendan64shark
aimiami12
Noted Sony screws everything up, this would never happen on xbox. At least not my microsoft


Actually this happens more then you think. It happened to mine and I had to reformat a Harddrive out of the blue.. A few years with that hard drive. I got no support what so ever.... So awesome Xbox support. Lets not forget the minecraft issue where every update screws up your save for some users... No word from ms or mojang but its kind of a big deal. So you can't say Xbox is worse when Sony is fixing it now. And in fact you can still have your saves if you launch it in safe mode.


Oh I am sorry they are not perfect but he is right PS3 has had way more problems with there stuff then xbox 360. That is why xbox 360 beats PS3 all day and everyday.

What about the billions of dollars Microsoft loss because of the RRoD problems? it seems like everyone forgets the problems Xbox has, like the millions of accounts being hack, or the RRoD problems, or the xbox destroying you disks for paid about $60 for. Xbox has been hacked before, so don't give me "that PS3 has been hacked, that's why Xbox is better" crap. :)


/thread

LuckyOtterPosted:

DubleJayJ I love seeing little Xbox 360 kiddies come in here and go ,"Haha X360 is better."
Please, go back to your CoD.


Great argument kid... Considering CoD is on the PS3 too... The stupid is strong in this one.

RojoPosted:

brendan64shark
aimiami12
Noted Sony screws everything up, this would never happen on xbox. At least not my microsoft


Actually this happens more then you think. It happened to mine and I had to reformat a Harddrive out of the blue.. A few years with that hard drive. I got no support what so ever.... So awesome Xbox support. Lets not forget the minecraft issue where every update screws up your save for some users... No word from ms or mojang but its kind of a big deal. So you can't say Xbox is worse when Sony is fixing it now. And in fact you can still have your saves if you launch it in safe mode.


Oh I am sorry they are not perfect but he is right PS3 has had way more problems with there stuff then xbox 360. That is why xbox 360 beats PS3 all day and everyday.

What about the billions of dollars Microsoft loss because of the RRoD problems? it seems like everyone forgets the problems Xbox has, like the millions of accounts being hack, or the RRoD problems, or the xbox destroying you disks for paid about $60 for. Xbox has been hacked before, so don't give me "that PS3 has been hacked, that's why Xbox is better" crap. :)

AlertsPosted:

DubleJayJ I love seeing little Xbox 360 kiddies come in here and go ,"Haha X360 is better."
Please, go back to your CoD.


I have a xbox and i don't play cod much anymore

SeasonedPeterPosted:

DubleJayJ I love seeing little Xbox 360 kiddies come in here and go ,"Haha X360 is better."
Please, go back to your CoD.


You can't really say "go back to your CoD" because CoD is on PS3 also.

slapshot101Posted:

It must be a bit more then a few people if they taking the update offline and they sent out a statement.

DubleJayJPosted:

I love seeing little Xbox 360 kiddies come in here and go ,"Haha X360 is better."
Please, go back to your CoD.

brendan64sharkPosted:

aimiami12
Noted Sony screws everything up, this would never happen on xbox. At least not my microsoft


Actually this happens more then you think. It happened to mine and I had to reformat a Harddrive out of the blue.. A few years with that hard drive. I got no support what so ever.... So awesome Xbox support. Lets not forget the minecraft issue where every update screws up your save for some users... No word from ms or mojang but its kind of a big deal. So you can't say Xbox is worse when Sony is fixing it now. And in fact you can still have your saves if you launch it in safe mode.


Oh I am sorry they are not perfect but he is right PS3 has had way more problems with there stuff then xbox 360. That is why xbox 360 beats PS3 all day and everyday.


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