PS3 Disc Auto-Start

[Steve]

Since one of the more recent firmware updates, my PS3 (backward compatible 80 GB model) won't automatically play a disc any more. It was going by default to the "what's new" under the PSN network icon. I did a search for this issue and read about turning off the "what's new" feature. I did that, but now every time I power on my PS3 by sliding a blu-ray disc into it, it defaults to the "playstation store" under the game icon. I've checked and double-checked and disc auto-start is set to "on". Could someone please advise how to get the auto-start to start working again. I did a search for this, but the only thing I found was what I posted above about turning the "what's new" feature off. Thanks to anyone who can help.

And by the way, I do have the most recent firmware installed.

[seigneur_rayden]

Yes. I've been having the same problem since the last firmware. It is so annoying. I did not see anything said about it;thus, I thought people like it this way.

Just like you, I would like a fix for this.

I used to turn on the PS3 and go to the bathroom or put some food. But now, I have to be there to select the BD.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by seigneur_rayden

Yes. I've been having the same problem since the last firmware. It is so annoying. I did not see anything said about it;thus, I thought people like it this way.

Just like you, I would like a fix for this.

I used to turn on the PS3 and go to the bathroom or put some food. But now, I have to be there to select the BD.

I thought the problem was solved when I found the advice about turning off the "what's new" feature under system settings, but now it just goes to the playstation store under the game icon every time. It's not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but it still bugs me.

[progers13]

Originally Posted by seigneur_rayden

Yes. I've been having the same problem since the last firmware. It is so annoying. I did not see anything said about it;thus, I thought people like it this way.

Just like you, I would like a fix for this.

I used to turn on the PS3 and go to the bathroom or put some food. But now, I have to be there to select the BD.

Originally Posted by fireman325

I thought the problem was solved when I found the advice about turning off the "what's new" feature under system settings, but now it just goes to the playstation store under the game icon every time. It's not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but it still bugs me.

Question for you guys...do you have your PS3 set so that it automatically signs in to PSN? I seldom use mine for anything other than updates, so it does not sign me in automatically. Perhaps you can try turning that off (if you have it on).

[Steve]

Originally Posted by progers13

Question for you guys...do you have your PS3 set so that it automatically signs in to PSN? I seldom use mine for anything other than updates, so it does not sign me in automatically. Perhaps you can try turning that off (if you have it on).

Yes. Mine automatically signs in. The only reason I have it set to do that is so it notifies me automatically of available updates. This has only become an issue since the last firmware update though (or maybe the one before it). Used to, it would sit there off, and I would slide a disc in and it would power on and automatically start playing the disc.

I'll try turning that off though and see what happens.

[progers13]

Originally Posted by fireman325

Yes. Mine automatically signs in. The only reason I have it set to do that is so it notifies me automatically of available updates. This has only become an issue since the last firmware update though (or maybe the one before it). Used to, it would sit there off, and I would slide a disc in and it would power on and automatically start playing the disc.

I'll try turning that off though and see what happens.

Yeah, try turning off the auto sign-in and see if that takes care of it for you. I can't think of any other settings that might impact that.

[progers13]

Originally Posted by fireman325

Since one of the more recent firmware updates, my PS3 (backward compatible 80 GB model) won't automatically play a disc any more. It was going by default to the "what's new" under the PSN network icon. I did a search for this issue and read about turning off the "what's new" feature. I did that, but now every time I power on my PS3 by sliding a blu-ray disc into it, it defaults to the "playstation store" under the game icon. I've checked and double-checked and disc auto-start is set to "on". Could someone please advise how to get the auto-start to start working again. I did a search for this, but the only thing I found was what I posted above about turning the "what's new" feature off. Thanks to anyone who can help.

And by the way, I do have the most recent firmware installed.

That's really weird. When I got update 3.01, I had the same problem. But I turned off the "What's New" feature as you did. It autoplays for me without a problem. I have a 40 GB model, but that shouldn't make a difference as it's the same OS.

Have you tried calling Sony? Maybe there's something else we're missing.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by progers13

That's really weird. When I got update 3.01, I had the same problem. But I turned off the "What's New" feature as you did. It autoplays for me without a problem. I have a 40 GB model, but that shouldn't make a difference as it's the same OS.

Have you tried calling Sony? Maybe there's something else we're missing.

No I figured I would start here first in case it was something simple I was overlooking, like a setting.