The next system software update for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system will be released on April 1, 2010 (JST), and will disable the “Install Other OS” feature that was available on the PS3 systems prior to the current slimmer models, launched in September 2009. This feature enabled users to install an operating system, but due to security concerns, Sony Computer Entertainment will remove the functionality through the 3.21 system software update.
In addition, disabling the “Other OS” feature will help ensure that PS3 owners will continue to have access to the broad range of gaming and entertainment content from SCE and its content partners on a more secure system.
Consumers and organizations that currently use the “Other OS” feature can choose not to upgrade their PS3 systems, although the following features will no longer be available;
- Ability to sign in to PlayStation Network and use network features that require signing in to PlayStation Network, such as online features of PS3 games and chat
- Playback of PS3 software titles or Blu-ray Disc videos that require PS3 system software version 3.21 or later
- Playback of copyright-protected videos that are stored on a media server (when DTCP-IP is enabled under Settings)
- Use of new features and improvements that are available on PS3 system software 3.21 or later
For those PS3 users who are currently using the “Other OS” feature but choose to install the system software update, to avoid data loss they first need to back-up any data stored within the hard drive partition used by the “Other OS,” as they will not be able to access that data following the update.
Additional information about PS3 firmware updates, including v3.21 (once it becomes available), can be found here:
http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/index.htm
PS3 owners who have further questions should contact Consumer Services:
http://us.playstation.com/support/ask/
800-345-7669 (800-345-SONY)
@pscho
fair enough point
lies you lurk here all the time :V
wow, what a troll
what has psn done they have made a war with geo hots ooh no guess psn has screw their self over its going to be like the psp all over again and i would like to see party chat ,or listen to music while playing game what a waste of a update most people wont update
Why oh why Sony are you going back on your “it only does everything” theme. I bought specific software to use on my PS3 using the “OTHER OS” feature. I wonder what would happen if Microsoft said that they are going to force people to not be able to use Windows and instead said that their computer is only a media player now. I bet there would be lawsuits. Really what sense does this make. All the old compatible “OTHER OS” systems will be phased out anyway. Let people enjoy what you made for them. Don’t take it away.
The words class action and suit come to mind.
I’m seriously pissed. I bought an 80Gb PS3 4 days ago and installing YDL 6.1 was the first thing I did. Now I’m not going to be able to use it?
@ marshunaught you got owned. HARDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
This is peharps why 3.20 won’t be released … It’s a debug/testing firmware.
You cannot get a class action lawsuit, you agreed to the Terms of Service…they have the right to remove anything they want once you clicked agree.
Patrick Seybold, why do you hate your customers?
So let’s see, you’re saying that in order to run Linux and still be able to sign on to PSN, now I will have to hack my PS3? This is really sad. You can’t win an arms race with hackers or pirates, but you can certainly make things miserable for CS students and enthusiasts who actually want to learn to program the Cell chip.
So, is there a glut of unemployed Cell programmers? Or is it that there are too many third-party games available for the PS3?
I’ve supported Sony with more than $1000 on my launch PS3 (original unit + two expen$ive repairs/replacements) hardware, and I’ve purchased many dozens of games for the system. I really like my launch PS3, and I treasure the PS2 and Linux compatibility which the slim doesn’t have.
So I ask: Why are you punishing your most loyal customers (and early adopters) like this?
If someone uses the backward compatibility feature to hack the system, are you going to take that away also?
does nobody else want private chat :(
@ aventest, They should. ALL ps3’s should be in line with each other, no ps3 should have more features then another model.
Want to use Linux? Put it on a PC
Want to play PS2 games? Play them on a PS2.
1. hacking isn’t about getting what you didn’t pay for, it’s about making sure you do get what you did. And this is about more than this feature right now. It’s about whether these companies have the right to take away advertised features from a product you purchased.
2. haha @ sony’s PS3 advertisement “IT ONLY DOES EVERYTHING” they well need to change that saying, to “It once did everything, but then we took away linux support in rage”
3. Geohot is the good guy.
4. http://geohotps3.blogspot.com/
5. sony is the bad guy in this, and we shall see cfw springing from this, and also the cat and mouse game, just like geo vs. apple/iphone
private chat is the only thing the ps3 is missing
@3235
I just found out about YDL today! I had previously tested out Fedora 10 but it ran really shakey. Right now I am downloading YDL6.1 and am really looking forward to using something specifically developed for the PS3 :)
You will not lost OtherOS functionality if you do not update, but you will lose PSN connection and the ability to run BDs that require newer firmware.
1. hacking isn’t about getting what you didn’t pay for, it’s about making sure you do get what you did. And this is about more than this feature right now. It’s about whether these companies have the right to take away advertised features from a product you purchased.
2. haha @ sony’s PS3 advertisement “IT ONLY DOES EVERYTHING” they well need to change that saying, to “It once did everything, but then we took away linux support in rage”
3. Geohot is the good guy.
4. sony is the bad guy in this, and we shall see cfw springing from this, and also the cat and mouse game, just like geo vs. apple/iphone
Yeah, it makes perfect sense.
Especially since that 3.20 is apparently the one bringing the 3D support for games. So, OtherOS removal, but no 3D announced here.
…
Actually, it makes no sense at all.
h t t p : / / g e o h o t p s 3 . b l o g s p o t . c o m /
PRIVATE CHAT
@3241
Exactly, they SHOULD all be in line. This is why they never should have taken anything away from the system to begin with. You are splitting hairs here, but the slim garabge you have is not the orginal and since you are playing the “things need to be consistent card” time is the judge and the complete systems with BC, supported media formats, 4 USB ports etc… were out first.
You lose
1. hacking isn’t about getting what you didn’t pay for, it’s about making sure you do get what you did. And this is about more than this feature right now. It’s about whether these companies have the right to take away advertised features from a product you purchased.
2. haha @ sony’s PS3 advertisement “IT ONLY DOES EVERYTHING” they well need to change that saying, to “It once did everything, but then we took away linux support in rage”
3. Geohot is the good guy.
&. sony is the bad guy in this, and we shall see cfw springing from this, and also the cat and mouse game, just like geo vs. apple/iphone
who agrees with me its going to be a war
i can only hope that this is some prank….. but if it’s not… well, i need to do my essays anyways, i’ll wait for the HAX0RZ to sort out a CFW battle
it’s going to be war dave..
Geo was sued by apple/iphone…I hope Sony sues him too.
And I dont have a slim, I have the 80 gig fat, I don’t care that I am losing other OS feature. I dont use it, one less thing I dont need.
PRIVATE CHAT. WE NEED THIS.
All I can say is: I hope this is an April Fool’s prank… but I’m afraid that it probably isn’t.
I agree Marc
Also give us the option to turn off Trophy notification
@Marc
No we do not. And yes, we saw your other posts.
@Aspect
And you are one thing this board does not need. Seriously, you have been on here since at least 1pm EST. Go find something to do besides trolling
I can imagine how it is at Sony right now..
“Sir, we have a problem”
“What is it lowly minimum wage lackey”?
“There are…5 people who keep posting over and over how upset they are over this No Other OS change”
“Really” /lights cigar
“Yes, what do you want to do”?
“Its 5 people who probably never buy any new games, and only hope that Geohot, the terrorist, enables piracy”
“I agree”
“Ignore them, they are probably used to that in real life”
“haha good one sir”
“Also tell Aspectoflight that he is hot, i want to have buttsechs with him”
“Me too sir, me too.”
@ corey are you stalking me? awwww how cute. but as you might of noticed I ignore your friend request on PSN. I dont care for you.
So, if AspectOfNothing thinks that the management at Sony is gay, why is he still here?
corey do u not have friends to talk too on private chat? :( because i do.
i knew the new update being released was supposed to disable installing of os but i thought that it was going to make it so certain games could be played in 3d on a 3d hdtv
i think instead of taking away the otherOS they should make the xmb open source :o
Blame Canada. They are responsible for convincing Sony to remove the Other OS feature. I have a truly remarkable proof of this, but this post is too small to contain it.
@ aventest, They should. ALL ps3’s should be in line with each other, no ps3 should have more features then another model.
Want to use Linux? Put it on a PC
Want to play PS2 games? Play them on a PS2.
???????????
Aspect ofLight
are you just mad because you waited to get a slim? or are you just a troll? Im betting the latter
I paid twice as much as what they go for now. I should have all the functions it had when I paid $600 THAT is why some PS3s should have more functions than others. If sony would like to pony up $200- $300 for my missing feature that I paid more for, than Id be ok with that
@AspectOfLight
Sony’s TOS called implicit consent, and in no way is legally binding. You in fact do NOT have any choice other than to agree to it and considering that the TOS is something that is addressed POST sale makes its invalid. Class action law suit is a VERY real thing in these situations look a verizon
http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/01/class-action-lawsuit-against-verizon-over-bluetooth-on-the/
Oh and guess what, they had “Terms Of Service” too. Now stop trolling sony pawn.
whoooaaa dont blame canada! we only wanted the private chat!
Playstation 3 was worth the 600 when you bought it, the value has decreased. Thats like me asking for a refund for my Playstation 1 because they dont make games for it anymore.
I DEMAND $150 REFUND BECAUSE I BOUGHT THIS PS1 AND I DONT GET NO NEW GAMES!
I am a proud member of “The Church of Ps3ology” and Ps3 can do no wrong.
the Lord giveth and he Lord taketh away. Deal with it!
@3260
Ahh yes….
Self righteous much? Not only do you want to have “butt sechs” with yourself, but you presume I would want to be your PSN “buddy”.
Hah, nice joke.
aspect, games and features that the console has are two different things :/
why bicker about this feature ive never heard of when we could get that private chat EH EH EH? :D go team canada
ok after reading afew more of your sometimes humorous posts… you are a troll. having fun? good
those of us who care about this issue… just ignore him
@noit the feature is worthless
Nobody uses it. I asked for pics for proof and nobody could do it. So like I said, this place is full of long winded fools who just complain for the sake of complaining.
@caveman667, Indeed, the new update is supposed to bring 3D. 3.20 is just in debug/testing stages, it contains the 3D update, but apparently it supporst OtherOS, which is another point that drives me to think this 3.21 update is just an April Fools joke. Everyone ignores the points I have brought up here, they all have their heads up their a**es whining and trolling about this.
my best friend, who has a crap computer, uses the ps3 as his main PC. saying that nobody uses otherOS is like saying nobody plays wii sports, even though both otheros and wii sports were included in their respective consoles ;o
what does trolling mean :( u all use the word. but stupid canadians like me just…. we just dont undestand -_-
Whatever happened to Netflix update? I guess nothing good huh.
PS3 60Gb has nothing to do with your slim.
But, of course, a troll can’t know that.