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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.

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chasuk085691d ago

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

SSJSubgeta5690d ago (Edited 5690d 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.

MiloGarret5690d 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.

mikeslemonade5691d ago

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

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nos4speed5690d 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.

darthv725690d 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.

Wolf26pack5690d 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....

HardcoreGamer5690d 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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12 PlayStation 3 Hidden Gems

With over 5144 games on the PS3, it is easy to miss out on some great games. Here are some of the best unknown games on the PS3.

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Rangerman12081d 8h ago

Thought I was the only one who remembered Trinity lol very underrated

Yui_Suzumiya14h ago

WET and Quantum Theory were both phenomenal

P_Bomb12h ago

I remember Stranglehold! One of the first DLC packs of its time. A bit expensive, but cheap by today’s standards.

Chocoburger11h ago

Another PS3 hidden gems list, and yet again Time Crisis 4 and Time Crisis Razin' Storm get snubbed. Such fun games, that shouldn't be forgotten. If only we got a home port of Time Crisis 5: Mastermind Edition.

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WET is something I wish they'd remake, they had so many great ideas but not all of them were executed properly

It had a lot of potential

Also Wanted Weapons of Fate is another game that had some new fun gameplay ideas.

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6 Games That Make You Feel Overpowered As Hell

While some video games overwhelm you with sheer scale, titles like Asura's Wrath and Doom Eternal make you the boss player right upfront.

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solideagle3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

where is GOW (original trilogy)?

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Wolfenstein: The New Order Is The Last Of Its Kind

Wolfenstein: The New Order turns ten years old today, so we decided to play it again and discovered just how much of an extinct kind of game it is.

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SovereignSnaKe4d ago

It's an outstanding game and so was The Old Blood. Also a lost era of gaming. Interesting, I received a physical copy of The Old Blood 9 years ago today from Poland. It was digital only in North America initially upon release so I had to import.