PS3 Updating - Blu-ray Forum

mjm_hbk · 12-16-2007, 06:32 PM

I was told at Best Buy last night that the 40GB PS3 would not update to version 2.0 and be unable to play any new BD releases. Any truth to this?

crackinhedz · 12-16-2007, 06:33 PM

well, there was an update to firmware 2.0 (now 2.1)

but what Im thinking he ment was Bluray profile 2.0

But the PS3 will update to it, so I think the best buy guy is misinformed.

msallaq · 12-16-2007, 06:34 PM

its not true all ps3 can be updated to version 2.0 .

crackinhedz · 12-16-2007, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjm_hbk

and be unable to play any new BD releases. Any truth to this?

Now this statement is a straight lie. You should have smacked him.

(im sure there are some knowledgable guys at bestbuy. But for the most part, dont listen to them...come here to bluray.com if you got some questions...we'll shoot ya straight.)

mjm_hbk · 12-16-2007, 09:13 PM

Thanks for the help.

Finally got the wife's approval, had it in my hand, and the guy told me that that news was released yesterday.

Another newb question, what's the difference between firmware 2.0 and Bluray profile 2.0?

quetzalcoatl · 12-16-2007, 09:36 PM

FW allows you system to do different things with its hardware. And for the profiles see link.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=18389

crackinhedz · 12-16-2007, 10:07 PM

Quote:

FW allows you system to do different things with its hardware. And for the profiles see link.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=18389

profile 2.0 is refered to as "BD-Live"

tru_to_blu · 12-17-2007, 04:19 AM

He told you wrong, Blu brother.

JadedRaverLA · 12-17-2007, 06:13 AM

Never talk with Best Buy employees. It's like feeding animals at a zoo. It seems harmless... but it just leads to trouble. Best thing is to not look them in the eye. I usually call someone on my cell as I walk into the store to be sure they ignore me.

(To any Best Buy employees who are members here. I didn't mean to offend you, and you're all exempt from my comment... but many of your bretheren should not be allowed to talk to customers. Good salespeople are NOT fanboys.) /END RANT

Anyway, to the OP, he was wrong regardless of what he meant...

If he meant it wouldn't get firmware 2.0... that's wrong. It already has (and now 2.01).

If he meant it wouldn't get BD Profile 2.0 (aka BD "Live"), he's wrong on that too. The 40GB PS3 won't play SACDs or PS2 games. For BD, DVD, CD, PS3 games, etc, it's exactly like the other models -- and they all share the same firmware.

BD "Live," or Profile 2.0, is an optional BD specification that will allow for internet connectivity for movies. The PS3 most certainly has an internet connection, and meets all the other requirements for BD "Live" so there's no reason why it wouldn't get a BD "Live" update.

A Profile 1.1 update for the PS3 (allowing dual-stream PIP video) is due within the next couple of weeks. As the first Profile 2.0 title is due fairly soon, the update for that shouldn't be too far away either.

Oh, yeah... and welcome to the boards.

12-16-2007, 06:32 PM	#1
mjm_hbk Member Member since:Dec 2007	PS3 Updating I was told at Best Buy last night that the 40GB PS3 would not update to version 2.0 and be unable to play any new BD releases. Any truth to this?

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12-16-2007, 06:33 PM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	well, there was an update to firmware 2.0 (now 2.1) but what Im thinking he ment was Bluray profile 2.0 But the PS3 will update to it, so I think the best buy guy is misinformed.

12-16-2007, 06:34 PM	#3
msallaq Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:houston tx Blu-ray reviews:1	its not true all ps3 can be updated to version 2.0 .

12-16-2007, 09:13 PM	#5
mjm_hbk Member Member since:Dec 2007	Thanks for the help. Finally got the wife's approval, had it in my hand, and the guy told me that that news was released yesterday. Another newb question, what's the difference between firmware 2.0 and Bluray profile 2.0?

12-16-2007, 09:36 PM	#6
quetzalcoatl Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Grants Pass, OR	FW allows you system to do different things with its hardware. And for the profiles see link. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=18389

12-17-2007, 04:19 AM	#8
tru_to_blu Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:280 Blu-ray collection:1167 Trading Score:62	He told you wrong, Blu brother.

12-17-2007, 06:13 AM	#9
JadedRaverLA Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	Never talk with Best Buy employees. It's like feeding animals at a zoo. It seems harmless... but it just leads to trouble. Best thing is to not look them in the eye. I usually call someone on my cell as I walk into the store to be sure they ignore me. (To any Best Buy employees who are members here. I didn't mean to offend you, and you're all exempt from my comment... but many of your bretheren should not be allowed to talk to customers. Good salespeople are NOT fanboys.) /END RANT Anyway, to the OP, he was wrong regardless of what he meant... If he meant it wouldn't get firmware 2.0... that's wrong. It already has (and now 2.01). If he meant it wouldn't get BD Profile 2.0 (aka BD "Live"), he's wrong on that too. The 40GB PS3 won't play SACDs or PS2 games. For BD, DVD, CD, PS3 games, etc, it's exactly like the other models -- and they all share the same firmware. BD "Live," or Profile 2.0, is an optional BD specification that will allow for internet connectivity for movies. The PS3 most certainly has an internet connection, and meets all the other requirements for BD "Live" so there's no reason why it wouldn't get a BD "Live" update. A Profile 1.1 update for the PS3 (allowing dual-stream PIP video) is due within the next couple of weeks. As the first Profile 2.0 title is due fairly soon, the update for that shouldn't be too far away either. Oh, yeah... and welcome to the boards.

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