Updating PS3 to V2.30 - Blu-ray Forum

Joemc49er · 04-15-2008, 08:41 PM

Can anyone help me with the following questions?
What is the best way to load V2.30 onto my PS3? I have a 80GB system in the mail, but I have never used or seen the system before. Also what HDMI cable should I use with the PS3? Also is there anything else I should consider doing to the PS3 to make it better when it arrives? Any feedback would be appreciated.

kpkelley · 04-15-2008, 08:42 PM

www.monoprice.com

Go here for hdmi cables.

kpkelley · 04-15-2008, 08:43 PM

PS3 is updated through the internet connection. I don't know if you can get an update disc from sony or not, but this is how I've always updated mine.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 04-15-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Joemc49er

Can anyone help me with the following questions?
What is the best way to load V2.30 onto my PS3? I have a 80GB system in the mail, but I have never used or seen the system before. Also what HDMI cable should I use with the PS3? Also is there anything else I should consider doing to the PS3 to make it better when it arrives? Any feedback would be appreciated.

I always use my broadband connection for the system.

Lucy Diamond · 04-15-2008, 08:45 PM

Okay...breeeeeeeeeathe.

Everything is fine. The first couple of games you get will give you some of the updates automatically.

Get an acoustic research cable from ebay and DO NOT pay 80bucks at Best Buy.

If you are going to hook your ps3 up to the internet, I believe the update function will take care of everything for you, but that is all in your manual.

If you are NOT going to hook up to the internet then you can download the upgrade to your PC and throw it on a memory stick and the PS3 will find it.

The days of worrying about how to take care of your videogame system are now over my friend. The PS3 will take care of YOU.

It's amazing. Welcome to the revolution.

Siri · 04-15-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

PS3 is updated through the internet connection. I don't know if you can get an update disc from sony or not, but this is how I've always updated mine.

you can also download the update from the playstation website and put it on a usb flash drive to update your PS3

jkwest · 04-15-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirius389

you can also download the update from the playstation website and put it on a usb flash drive to update your PS3

That is the quickest way of doing it if you don't have yours hooked up to the internet directly. Thats how I have done all of my updates.

Darth_Bane · 04-15-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Joemc49er

Can anyone help me with the following questions?
What is the best way to load V2.30 onto my PS3? I have a 80GB system in the mail, but I have never used or seen the system before. Also what HDMI cable should I use with the PS3? Also is there anything else I should consider doing to the PS3 to make it better when it arrives? Any feedback would be appreciated.

If you do not have an internet connection for the PS3, you should be able to download the update from sony on a computer, albeit I dont know how to do this, and then use a media stick to do the install. check out the sony PS3 website to see how that works.

Petra_Kalbrain · 04-15-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Joemc49er

Can anyone help me with the following questions?
What is the best way to load V2.30 onto my PS3? I have a 80GB system in the mail, but I have never used or seen the system before. Also what HDMI cable should I use with the PS3? Also is there anything else I should consider doing to the PS3 to make it better when it arrives? Any feedback would be appreciated.

Once you connect the PS3 to the internet (through your wireless network if you have a wireless router or if through a network cable attached to your router) you can just select the "System Update" on the main system menu. Then choose "Via Internet". It's THAT simple! Follow the instructions on the screen and it will be updated in less than 5 minutes.

Joemc49er · 04-15-2008, 09:03 PM

Thanks very much for all the help!!!

alphapyro · 04-15-2008, 09:05 PM

Has anyone checked to see if it's faster to download the updates to a USB stick and install rather than download through the network?

Shin-Ra · 04-15-2008, 09:11 PM

As far as I can tell the last few SS downloads have maxed out my BB connection so it would only be slower with the extra process copying things across.

alphapyro · 04-15-2008, 10:14 PM

I ran myself a little test for the difference in update times...

Downloading from PSN = 13 Minutes 54.2 seconds
Downloading on PC, including disconnecting usb drive and transporting to PS3 = 4 Minutes and 35.2 seconds

Installation = Just at 3 minutes

Time saved using USB method = 7 Minutes 19 seconds

TheBlackshirt · 04-15-2008, 10:31 PM

where can i download the update at for my PC?

jkwest · 04-15-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBlackshirt

where can i download the update at for my PC?

http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/about/systemupdate

or here directly...US version clicky

Shin-Ra · 04-15-2008, 10:33 PM

https://www.blu-ray.com/firmware/firmware.php?id=2

The links for each region are listed there.

JonD7 · 04-15-2008, 10:38 PM

TheBlackShirt... I gotta say, your avater ROCKS! party on!

pmac · 04-15-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Joemc49er

Also what HDMI cable should I use with the PS3? Also is there anything else I should consider doing to the PS3 to make it better when it arrives? Any feedback would be appreciated.

Blue Jeans cable Made in the USA (80%) inexpensive as hell, custom order the length etc. I had Monster, now I have Blue Jeans and I am very pleased! Quick shipping and cheap shipping. Make it a wireless connection, no need to wire it if you have a wireless router.
Regards,
Paul

04-15-2008, 08:41 PM	#1
Joemc49er Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008	Updating PS3 to V2.30 Can anyone help me with the following questions? What is the best way to load V2.30 onto my PS3? I have a 80GB system in the mail, but I have never used or seen the system before. Also what HDMI cable should I use with the PS3? Also is there anything else I should consider doing to the PS3 to make it better when it arrives? Any feedback would be appreciated.

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04-15-2008, 08:42 PM	#2
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	www.monoprice.com Go here for hdmi cables.

04-15-2008, 08:43 PM	#3
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	PS3 is updated through the internet connection. I don't know if you can get an update disc from sony or not, but this is how I've always updated mine.

04-15-2008, 08:45 PM	#5
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	Okay...breeeeeeeeeathe. Everything is fine. The first couple of games you get will give you some of the updates automatically. Get an acoustic research cable from ebay and DO NOT pay 80bucks at Best Buy. If you are going to hook your ps3 up to the internet, I believe the update function will take care of everything for you, but that is all in your manual. If you are NOT going to hook up to the internet then you can download the upgrade to your PC and throw it on a memory stick and the PS3 will find it. The days of worrying about how to take care of your videogame system are now over my friend. The PS3 will take care of YOU. It's amazing. Welcome to the revolution.

04-15-2008, 09:03 PM	#10
Joemc49er Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008	Thanks very much for all the help!!!

04-15-2008, 09:05 PM	#11
alphapyro Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Kansas Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:14	Has anyone checked to see if it's faster to download the updates to a USB stick and install rather than download through the network?

04-15-2008, 09:11 PM	#12
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	As far as I can tell the last few SS downloads have maxed out my BB connection so it would only be slower with the extra process copying things across.

04-15-2008, 10:14 PM	#13
alphapyro Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Kansas Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:14	I ran myself a little test for the difference in update times... Downloading from PSN = 13 Minutes 54.2 seconds Downloading on PC, including disconnecting usb drive and transporting to PS3 = 4 Minutes and 35.2 seconds Installation = Just at 3 minutes Time saved using USB method = 7 Minutes 19 seconds

04-15-2008, 10:31 PM	#14
TheBlackshirt Member Member since:Mar 2008	where can i download the update at for my PC?

04-15-2008, 10:33 PM	#16
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	https://www.blu-ray.com/firmware/firmware.php?id=2 The links for each region are listed there.

04-15-2008, 10:38 PM	#17
JonD7 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Cali 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:251	TheBlackShirt... I gotta say, your avater ROCKS! party on!

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