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PS3 Firmware 2.51 Released for Demo Units, Retail Update Coming?

Usually PlayStation 3 Demonstration Firmware updates follow the official Retail console updates. Strangely, this time PS3 Firmware 2.51 was released for the Demo unit first.

This could be a result of conflicts with the Recovery Menu and the Demonstration unit itself perhaps.

The password to unlock PlayStation 3 Firmware 2.5 Demo units is 6258.

chasuk085696d ago

So... What does this mean for us ? Nothing

SSJSubgeta5696d ago (Edited 5696d ago )

I rather have Sony test out firmware on demo models then our very own.
That way they know the firmware isn't faulty or could cause some slight problems as some users were having. Even tho its a small percentage its still there and cant be ignored. Our extra ginnie pig PS3 model bricked on us at the studio installing an update, but the recovery menu that was implemented brought it back. So its a safety feature Sony is implementing and trying to perfect. I wouldn't like to have to ship every PS3 we get and an update bricks ala RROD due to firmware failure.

Every firmware update regardless how big or small can impact a lot of things from system stability or development issues. Updates don't have to always benefit you the user with more options a little maintenance is always welcomed too.

MiloGarret5696d ago

Well said, seems like the proper thing to do to test it out on demo units first and then release it to the public. Like you said, the firmware updates are so regular that there is bound to be some issues sometime, so this seems like a good way to prevent those issues ever affecting the public. *Applauds Sony*.

Ms should do the same thing considering the live chrashes associated with the latest update.

mikeslemonade5696d ago

Lets Go Dark Alex Lets Go *clap clap*
Lets Go Dark Alex Lets Go *clap clap*

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nos4speed5696d ago

hmmmm, I wont be downloading any random files that most likely dont even do anything. Im sure if it was really a major update it would be released already to everyone.

darthv725696d ago

I was trying to access the store from my psp the other day and was told I needed to update my fw. Go figure version 5.00 was just released and now there is 5.01. Must be released to fight the more recent custom 5.00 from dark alex.

I hadnt even seen anything posted about it.

Wolf26pack5696d ago

It was updated because people who were directly downloading off the PS Store from the PSP using 8 or 16GB Memory Sticks would get errors of the Memory Stick being full even though they were not. Here is the story...

Link: http://blog.us.playstation....

HardcoreGamer5696d ago

Reason is i always get scared that the next firmware update my have severe problems in mass use and could cause system failures. im glad they check em before we get ours

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All Call of Duty Black Ops Games Ranked

The Nerd Stash: "Developed by Treyarch Studios, Call of Duty: Black Ops games are some of the best in the series in terms of gameplay, story, and -- of course -- Zombies."

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Rynxie10h ago(Edited 10h ago)

Black ops 4, because it was the last cod of duty I was able to dominate with a +2 k/d ratio. Before all the freaking cheating started to happen. It was nice catching people off guard and shooting at them first and getting the kill. Unlike now, where I shoot people first, but they gun me down with less hits, less time, literally feels like they can kill me in a split second. At times, they are able to run away after me shooting them way more than necessary, yet, the second I'm spotted, I'm dead, there's no me running away to cover. They can do cartwheels, summersaults, backflips and gun you down perfectly. They can shoot you across the map with perfect accuracy. They can jump around like morons and gun you down without even having to correct their aim. They have superman split second perfect reactions. That's the best way to describe it, everything they do is spot on perfect. They can spam and spray (no praying) their gun from far away, because they have no recoil or bullet spread. It always feels like I have to aim and also correct my aim when moving around, while these pricks don't have to do the same.

And yes, I know how to play fps games. I dominated many fps games like: Resistance 1&2, kz 2&3, Socom, MAG, Crysis, Gotham City Impostors, blitz brigade etc. all with 2-4 k/d ratio. Kz2 (lag input controls) and resistance (no aim assist in resistance) being the hardest and were the games I reached either close to a 3 k/d ratio or above.

I truly got to enjoy blacks ops 4 and got my money's worth out of it. Afterwords, I would either stop playing cod games after a while, because of the cheating, or would skip buying cod games for a year or two before buying another.

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10 Underrated PS3 Games That Are Hidden Gems

With these hidden gems to add to your backlog, it’s time to give some bangers the shine they deserve.

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DarXyde1d 17h ago

Numbers 6-9 were some of my absolute favorite early gen PS3 games. I'm still bitter about Incognito and Japan Studio.

Goodguy011d 8h ago

The white knight chronicles and infamous games really need to come to modern platforms. MAG I really miss...poor zipper. The ps3 was definitely a unique console despite it being the worst home console of PlayStation.

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25 Games We Want To See Get A Sequel

BLG writes, "Do you ever get that feeling after you’ve finished a game that you just wish there was more? Or do you spend years hoping and praying for a sequel that never comes?

This list compiles some of the top games we desperately want to get a sequel. Please give us more of our favorite games!"

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DefenderOfDoom22d ago

Would love to see a sequel to the 7th gen FPS campaign SINGULARITY from RAVEN Software..