Some unfortunate readers had their systems bricked by firmware 2.40. A PR representative from SCEA has informed us that they will fix your PS3 system for free if you were one of the few unlucky enough ...

Sony has been forced to hurriedly yank the latest PS3 update, v4.45, after reports that some gamers were finding their consoles had been bricked after installing the new firmware. "We're aware of ...

Sony on Wednesday evening announced that a firmware update is rolling out to fix broken PlayStation 3 consoles. The update is meant to reverse the damage caused by an earlier patch that left a "small ...

A new firmware update for the PS3 is live, but a significant number of reports indicate it's locking users out of their systems. Posters on the official PS3 Support forum noted they couldn't boot ...

Sony hasn't had it good over the last twenty-four hours and the console making giant has had to withdraw the new 2.40 firmware update for the PlayStation 3 after claims that the update is bricking ...

This post in the PlayStation forums claims that Sony Customer Service told the owner of a bricked PS3 that plugging his console into a surge protector had voided his warranty, and that he'd have to ...

Reports came in overnight that PS3s were getting bricked by Sony’s latest firmware update – version 4.45. It doesn’t affect every machine (indeed, it appears those that are affected are in the ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Sony's June 18 PlayStation 3 firmware update (4.45) ...

Whether your PS3 works or not after this past Tuesday's patch, a new update is coming Thursday that you'll be required to install. Our team tests, rates, and reviews ...

UPDATE (June 21): In a statement obtained by VideoGamer, Sony says that a fix for this issue should be available next week. "We have identified the issue related to the PlayStation 3 software update ...

Reports came in overnight that PS3s were getting bricked by Sony’s latest firmware update – version 4.45. It doesn’t affect every machine (indeed, it appears those that are affected are in the ...