If I only watch the movies, is the update for the ps3 necessary?

[diamondfoxxx]

I only watch the movies, so I was wondering whether updating my ps3 was necessary? I had no trouble playing any of my movies so far, is there a point in mending what isn't broke?

[BirdManJr]

You get the blu ray live option...with the resume option with the new update i havent downloaded it yet tho....But hey....you got internet...you got ps3...why not update?

[Grisle]

There are a few other things like the resume option that's already been stated, but you'll probably want to keep updating anyways because they keep your player current.

[diamondfoxxx]

I'm afraid that if I download it I'll get problems I never had before. I read a post in this forum about a dude who says that AFTER he downloaded the new firmware update his Lost BD has been freezing?!?

[Thertel88]

Originally Posted by diamondfoxxx

I'm afraid that if I download it I'll get problems I never had before. I read a post in this forum about a dude who says that AFTER he downloaded the new firmware update his Lost BD has been freezing?!?

that is correct

[BirdManJr]

Yeah...i mean if your happy...like they say if its not broke dont fix it...i think thats how it goes....But its not a necessary download...Only if you want the online options the newer blu rays will have...and the resume option
I dont think it will mess your ps3 up...But i would hate to be the one that said do it and then it messes you up ya know...So with that said..DO YOU!!!

[BirdManJr]

Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE) is now supported.
* You can now copy playlists that you create in [Photo] and [Music] to a PSP® system.
* The way you register (pair) Bluetooth® devices has changed, and you can now register more devices.
* A [BD Internet Connection] setting has been added under [BD/DVD Settings].
* An [Audio Output Device] setting has been added under [Remote Play Settings].
* You can now display an image while editing a playlist.
* You can now play a music track while editing a playlist.
* You can now play DivX and WMV files that are 2 GB or larger.
* You can now display subtitles when playing DivX files.
* You can now resume playing DVDs and some BDs from the point where you previously stopped them.
* A [Mosquito Noise Reduction] option has been added under [AV Settings] in the control panel for DVDs and some BDs.
* You can now play BD-R version 1.2 (LTH BD-R) discs.
* You can now change some PS3™ system settings during remote play.
* [Save Target] has been added as an option under [File] in the browse mode menu of the Internet browser.
* The Internet browser now displays some Web pages faster.
* Using the Internet browser, you can now play a linked video file as it is being downloaded

There thats the new download...interested get it...Not..dont

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by diamondfoxxx

I only watch the movies, so I was wondering whether updating my ps3 was necessary? I had no trouble playing any of my movies so far, is there a point in mending what isn't broke?

You don't have to update it, you'll just be missing out on the profile 1.1 and 2.0 features.

[Sith]

personally the restart function is reason enough to download it...I personally
could care less about the bd-live function, but it's nice to be able to stop
a movie for a minute if you need to and not have to que it up again

[sardaukar1977]

Originally Posted by Sith

personally the restart function is reason enough to download it...I personally
could care less about the bd-live function, but it's nice to be able to stop
a movie for a minute if you need to and not have to que it up again

Of course that feature only works on certain titles, I tried POTC trilogy, and if you stop the film, you have to start all over again. I hope they fix this in a future update.

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by diamondfoxxx

I'm afraid that if I download it I'll get problems I never had before. I read a post in this forum about a dude who says that AFTER he downloaded the new firmware update his Lost BD has been freezing?!?

thats probly like 1 in a million lol, just be good to your ps3 and it will be good to you

[jw]

Originally Posted by supersix4

thats probly like 1 in a million lol, just be good to your ps3 and it will be good to you

I got one of those CC waranties, I mean "performance guarantees!!"

[WriteSimply]

Originally Posted by sardaukar1977

Of course that feature only works on certain titles, I tried POTC trilogy, and if you stop the film, you have to start all over again. I hope they fix this in a future update.

POTC like other high profile Disney BDs use BD-J, which has to enable its own resume function. Since the POTC discs didn't have this function, the resume feature on the PS3 or any other BD player won't work with them. It's not a PS3/player problem.

As for bricking your PS3, if it's under warranty, SCEA/E/J will send you a replacement.


fuad

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by jwbbud

I got one of those CC waranties, I mean "performance guarantees!!"

hmm maybe you should battle test it use it like a panasonic Toughbook