Firmware download - incredibly slow?

[Nielsb90]

One of my friends own a PS3, and we are trying to download the newest firmware to get online (it wont let us enter the Playstation Store without it)... The problem is that it wont download even though its hooked up to the internet via cable.. Last time he had to download a firmware update it took around 3 hours, and his internet should not be slow, and isnt on the computers.. I have no idea whats wrong!

Any idea`?

[DezNutz]

Sometimes it is slower than others.. you could download the update on your PC and move it over to PS3 for install.

[Nielsb90]

Originally Posted by DezNutz

Sometimes it is slower than others.. you could download the update on your PC and move it over to PS3 for install.

How and where do I do that

[king_patrick_7]

Originally Posted by Nielsb90

How and where do I do that

Check the actual fireware thread, there should be a link on there.
The same thing happens to me, but if I download from the Ps Site it only takes 10 minutes. Then you just put the file onto a USB. I sure someone has the exact link

[Nielsb90]

Originally Posted by king_patrick_7

Check the actual fireware thread, there should be a link on there.
The same thing happens to me, but if I download from the Ps Site it only takes 10 minutes. Then you just put the file onto a USB. I sure someone has the exact link

Im sorry I've been looking around the thread, but didn't see it.. We're preparing dinner right now and kinda busy.. Hopeffully well be able to download and play Super Rub a Dub right after If someone has the exact link to the place I should download it, I would really appreciate it...

[dk3dknight]

Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Im sorry I've been looking around the thread, but didn't see it.. We're preparing dinner right now and kinda busy.. Hopeffully well be able to download and play Super Rub a Dub right after If someone has the exact link to the place I should download it, I would really appreciate it...

This is for the US if you dont have the us ill look around for different regions.

Direct Instructions from sony.
http://www.us.playstation.com/Suppor...PC_Update.html
Update using a PC

Required items

• PLAYSTATION®3 system
• A wireless controller
• A USB cable
• A PC with Internet access
• Storage media (Memory Stick™, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash®)* or a USB Mass Storage device such as a USB flash drive
  (At least 147 MB of free space required)
  * An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models.

Update data download procedure

1. Create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data.
   Using a PC, create a folder named “PS3” on the storage media or USB device. Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named “UPDATE”.
   
2. Download the update data and save it in the "UPDATE" folder created in step 1.
   
   

US


http://dus01.ps3.update.playstation....8/PS3UPDAT.PUP


Notice

Be sure to save the update data as noted below. If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PS3™ system will not recognize the update data. The folder name must be in all uppercase letters.

• Location: Save in the “PS3” folder > “UPDATE” folder
• File name: Save as file name “PS3UPDAT.PUP”.

Update procedure

Notices

• Do not turn off the PS3™ system or remove the storage media or USB device during an update. If an update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.
• During an update, the power button on the system front and PS button of the controller are inactive.

1. Insert the storage media or USB device that contains the update data in the PS3™ system.
2. From the home menu, select (Settings) > (System Update), and then press the button.
   
   
3. Select [Update via Storage Media], and then press the button.
   
   
   The system automatically searches for and finds the update data saved on the storage media or USB device.
4. Start the update data.
   
   
   Press the button to start the update data. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
5. Confirm that the update was successful.
   After the update has been completed, go to (Settings) > (System Settings) > [System Information]. If the [System Software] field displays the version number of the update, the update was successful.

Hint

You can delete the update data from the storage media or USB device after the update has been successfully completed.

[Nielsb90]

Thank you very much, but just tried it, and estimated download time was 5 hours haha.. So im calling the company, since its good at surfing around online and terrible at downloading.. Once again thank you

[dk3dknight]

Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Thank you very much, but just tried it, and estimated download time was 5 hours haha.. So im calling the company, since its good at surfing around online and terrible at downloading.. Once again thank you

What rate were you getting.

such as 15 kbps?

Now these are just sample numbers...

150mb*1024=153600kb
5hours = 300 minutes
300 Minutes = 18000 Seconds

Some division later...
About 8.5kb a sec..

[Shin-Ra]

I've been getting a solid 1-2 MB (yes BYTES) a second from PSN in the UK in recent weeks.

That's from UK, US and JPN stores too. Patches and System Software downloads were quicker earlier than store downloads.

[dk3dknight]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I've been getting a solid 1-2 MB (yes BYTES) a second from PSN in the UK in recent weeks.

That's from UK, US and JPN stores too. Patches and System Software downloads were quicker earlier than store downloads.

Well damn.. Thats faster then my entire connection can go..

[Marine Mike]

Originally Posted by dk3dknight

Well damn.. Thats faster then my entire connection can go..

Yeah...my connection could be faster if I paid more, but I usually don't do a whole lot of downloading to make a difference.

[Shin-Ra]

I was downloading at 2.8MB/sec from Gamersyde earlier today. 50Mbit FTW!

[fredbalsodn]

Is there a new Firmware out???

[ral b]

will a broadband speed of150kbps be okay for online play on the ps3. I can only afford that right now and i want to be sure before paying....anybody help ?

[dk3dknight]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I was downloading at 2.8MB/sec from Gamersyde earlier today. 50Mbit FTW!

The most I ever get is 1MB and thats only from file planet.

Originally Posted by fredbalsodn

Is there a new Firmware out???

No, just someone asking a question its okay go back to sleep false alarm.

Originally Posted by ral b

will a broadband speed of150kbps be okay for online play on the ps3. I can only afford that right now and i want to be sure before paying....anybody help ?

Im assuming thats your download rate.. that is the normal dsl speed so I would say yes. At least its done well for me.

[Shin-Ra]

150kbps normal DSL speed?

Broadband services started at 512kbps in the UK with 256kbps for the remote areas with poorer copper lines. I think you'd struggle gaming with 150kbps unless you're playing something highly optimised for low bandwidth like dialup modem games.

Bit of TFC or Counter Strike.

[dk3dknight]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

150kbps normal DSL speed?

Broadband services started at 512kbps in the UK with 256kbps for the remote areas with poorer copper lines. I think you'd struggle gaming with 150kbps unless you're playing something highly optimised for low bandwidth like dialup modem games.

Bit of TFC or Counter Strike.

Im assuming that is his download rate not actually connection.
150kb download rate = about 1mb down and 384 up connection.

Usually :P