It’s hard to imagine that Sony would spend the last two to three months creating the next Firmware “update,” only to release one that doesn’t update anything at all, but downgrades. However, that’s exactly what Sony has done with Firmware Update 3.21. While some (us included) feel that this is just some cruel April Fool’s joke, it goes without saying that if it is a legitimate update, Sony is going to be facing quite the backlash — especially from those who have no clue to backup their data prior to updating the console.
Firmware 3.21 will remove the “Other OS” functionality from all consoles and those individuals who choose not to update, will pretty much eliminate most features that their PS3′s are capable of.
We’ve included a list below of the changes and you can expect this update on April 1st.
- Ability to sign in to PlayStation Network and use network features that require signing in to PlayStation Network, such as online features of PS3 games and chat
- Playback of PS3 software titles or Blu-ray Disc videos that require PS3 system software version 3.21 or later
- Playback of copyright-protected videos that are stored on a media server (when DTCP-IP is enabled under Settings)
- Use of new features and improvements that are available on PS3 system software 3.21 or later
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I intentionally bought an older fatty to use the other os feature. I hear alot about hackers using this feature to do unethical things. If this is the case why not just ban them like Micro$haft did on the xboxes. How would poeple feel if they did this to your car. Bring it in for an airbag recall and get told “the airbag might randomly go off but to accept this update your car wont goo over 55 as a security feature”. Simple-they removed functionality we paid for and desired to protect themselves on equipment we own and threatened us with neutering other funvtionality we paid for if we didn’t. Let me know when the class action begins-I’m there. Oh and heres sonys response to my complaint:
“Your concerns have been heard regarding firmware update 3.21 for the PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system. We do apologize for any inconvenience, but in order to protect the intellectual property of the content offered on the PS3 system, as well as to provide a more secure system for those users who are enjoying games and other entertainment content on the PS3 system, we have decided to delete the feature to address security vulnerabilities of the system. We do value your input and appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention. Please rest assured that we will convey your feedback to Sony Computer Entertainment America’s (“SCEA”) appropriate management.”
Like I said they neutered my PS3 to protected their precious fluffy….
to the ignorant masses who could not care less: YOU PAID FOR THAT FEATURE WHEN YOU BOUGHT IT WITH OTHER OS! IF I SOLD YOU A CAR THEN DAYS LATER CAME BACK AND REMOVED ITS STEREO SYSTEM BECAUSE YOU COULD LISTEN TO PIRATED CONTENT ON IT, EVEN THOUGH I HAD NO REAL EVIDENCE THAT YOU DID, WOULD THAT BE LOGICAL? IS IT FAIR THAT LOYAL SONY CUSTOMERS GET KICKED IN THE NUTS GET WHAT THEY PAID FOR TAKEN AWAY, (ON APRIL FOOL’S DAY NO LESS!) AND GET ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IN RETURN FOR FOR IT!? AND ALL BECAUSE THY ARE TOO LAZY TO TAKE CARE OF THE REAL CULPRITS! HACKERS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY OTHER OS REMOVAL. ONLY COMPLIANT CONSUMERS. THEY CAN ALSO REMOVE ALL THE FEATURES YOU GIVE A HOOT ABOUT IF THEY WANT WHICH IS WHY ITS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE! AS WE SPEAK, HACKERS NOW HAVE A REAL INCENTIVE TO HACK PS3 EVEN FURTHER AND DEVELOP DEFENSES AGAINST UPDATE 3.21 WHILE THE REST OF US TAKE IT FROM THE REAR BY SONY’S KNEE-JERK REACTION! ANYONE GETTING THE BIG PICTURE YET? SELLING YOU SOMETHING, THEN TAKING IT BACK WITHOUT AN EQUIVALENT EXCHANGE OR REPLACEMENT IS STEALING! JUST BECAUSE YOU WERE EITHER TOO UNAWARE, UNEDUCATED ABOUT A FEATURE OF PS3, OR DID NOT CARE DOES NOT MEAN I OR SONY OR ANY HACKER HAS THE RIGHT TO SCREW WITH YOU. i MEAN, THEY DID IT ON APRIL FOOL’S DAY! OTHER OS GAVE YOU AN EXTRA COMPUTER THAT WORKED OFF A TOTALLY FREE OPERATING SYSTEM, UNLIKE WINDOWS WHICH COSTS MORE THAN $100.00. A PS3 SYSTEM WITH OTHER OS ENABLED IS NOW WORTH MORE ON EBAY THAN TWO 3.21 PS3′S PUT TOGETHER! HA! GEOHOT JUST MADE ME TWICE AS HAPPY… THAT I DID NOT UPDATE! STICK IT WHERE THE SUN DON’T SHINE SONY!
this has now proven once and for all why xbox 360 always has been the better console. ps3 needs fined and shut down for good.its one shambles after another with them
fuck the sony, do somebody know how to downgrade firmware to earlier version. any ideas?
*looks at Dr Dragon and lastorderfan’s wall of text* dood no way in hell am i reading all that rubbish
@ryan redmond: LOL ok
@fr34k: no there is not
I bought my PS3 specifically for the ability to run Linux and play emulators. I like playing Playstation games and have plenty of them. I had the choice between the FAT and the SLIM version of the PS3 when I bought it. Why would I upgrade to lose a feature I specifically bought a PS3 for? I don’t care if some hacker found a way to do something that Sony doesn’t like. Don’t punish the masses for the work of a few. I’m never upgrading to 3.21 until a workaround firmware has been established.
sony started to pissing me off,used or not the other os feature was proudly presented by sony and now they are taking it away.bagamias pulan` gura lor
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