PS 3 Firmware V2.52 update coming soon - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

hugh · 2008-11-07, 09:21 AM

A minor firmware update (V2.52) is coming to the PS3 soon and includes the following:

The playback quality of some PS3 format software has been improved.
A text entry issue that occurs when using the on-screen keyboard, USB keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard with some PS3 format software has been addressed.

Source: Playstation Blog

jayoldschool · 2008-11-07, 09:42 AM

It's been out for a few days now. It was slow to download directly for many. I have been updating by going directly to the Sony site and loading onto an SD card for the past few, and find it much faster.

boatracer · 2008-11-07, 04:14 PM

A lot of people seem to complain about the download speeds from the Playstation Store or when updating. I haven't seen any of these problems. Just lucky I guess.

asif9t9 · 2008-11-07, 05:33 PM

It's also convenient to start the update and select to shut down the PS3 afterwards. Do it at night.

jayoldschool · 2008-11-07, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asif9t9

It's also convenient to start the update and select to shut down the PS3 afterwards. Do it at night.

Can't play online until the new update is done...

Eluder · 2008-11-08, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatracer

A lot of people seem to complain about the download speeds from the Playstation Store or when updating. I haven't seen any of these problems. Just lucky I guess.

To be honest, I think the issue is the Wireless chipset in the PS3 sucks, cause I've moved to wired and there's a big difference in speeds now. I have my wireless router in the same room as the PS3, so it's not a factor of bad signal or anything, it's just the PS3's wireless stinks.

NickL · 2008-11-08, 07:25 PM

Does anyone know if the new N router will work with the ps3? Im not a techie so im assuming the N router is fater for computers than the G so im thinkng about getting it once i get a new laptop.

Thx

Gord Lacey · 2008-11-08, 09:35 PM

Yes, an N router will work with the PS3, but it won't be any faster since the PS3 doesn't do N.

Gord

nospam · 2008-11-08, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eluder

To be honest, I think the issue is the Wireless chipset in the PS3 sucks, cause I've moved to wired and there's a big difference in speeds now. I have my wireless router in the same room as the PS3, so it's not a factor of bad signal or anything, it's just the PS3's wireless stinks.

I have noticed the same behavior with my 60 GB PS3. Downloads on wireless are dog slow, whereas wired just speeds along. The wireless router is no more than five or six feet from the PS3. Changing channels, encryption type and other suggested changes all had no effect on the speed.

Skippy

jayoldschool · 2008-11-08, 10:36 PM

Mine is a 60 as well, and I didn't notice a difference between wireless and wired. Didn't perform any monitored testing, however...

Bombtrack · 2008-11-08, 11:25 PM

Quote:

To be honest, I think the issue is the Wireless chipset in the PS3 sucks, cause I've moved to wired and there's a big difference in speeds now. I have my wireless router in the same room as the PS3, so it's not a factor of bad signal or anything, it's just the PS3's wireless stinks.

I agree. I had wireless before, and my PS3 (40gb) is almost right beside it, it was laggy, and TVersity was choppy. I moved to wired and there is a huge difference.

hugh · 2008-11-09, 08:33 AM

I have mine wired. Just so much less hassle

99semaj · 2008-11-10, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eluder

To be honest, I think the issue is the Wireless chipset in the PS3 sucks, cause I've moved to wired and there's a big difference in speeds now. I have my wireless router in the same room as the PS3, so it's not a factor of bad signal or anything, it's just the PS3's wireless stinks.

I'll second (or third) that comment. I don't know if it's the chipset or the software, but wired is much less hassle.

dezzpayne · 2008-11-10, 09:01 PM

I use mine wireless and the only problem I sometimes run into with Tversity is I can't FF at 10X or more reliably. I watch several shows streamed in HD.

Pretty sure I have a cable in the wall I can dig out but I can't be bothered unless the wireless craps out on me.

2008-11-07, 09:21 AM	#1
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	PS 3 Firmware V2.52 update coming soon A minor firmware update (V2.52) is coming to the PS3 soon and includes the following: The playback quality of some PS3 format software has been improved. A text entry issue that occurs when using the on-screen keyboard, USB keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard with some PS3 format software has been addressed. Source: Playstation Blog __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2008-11-07, 04:14 PM	#3
boatracer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cambridge, ON Posts: 99	A lot of people seem to complain about the download speeds from the Playstation Store or when updating. I haven't seen any of these problems. Just lucky I guess. __________________ Cambridge, ON Rogers, SA 8300HD PVR, Panasonic TC-P42X2 TV, PS3, Yamaha RX-V671, Apple TV 2

2008-11-08, 07:25 PM	#7
NickL Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 188	Does anyone know if the new N router will work with the ps3? Im not a techie so im assuming the N router is fater for computers than the G so im thinkng about getting it once i get a new laptop. Thx __________________ Nick: Pana P55VT50,50PX600,42PZ80U, Denon 3310, 2311, BD320, Yama BD-S1065, PS3, Rogers8300HD+EXT, Paradigm,Tannoy Spkrs

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2008-11-07, 09:42 AM	#2
jayoldschool Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,746	It's been out for a few days now. It was slow to download directly for many. I have been updating by going directly to the Sony site and loading onto an SD card for the past few, and find it much faster.

2008-11-07, 05:33 PM	#4
asif9t9 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oakville, Cogeco Posts: 2,974	It's also convenient to start the update and select to shut down the PS3 afterwards. Do it at night.

2008-11-08, 09:35 PM	#8
Gord Lacey Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,746	Yes, an N router will work with the PS3, but it won't be any faster since the PS3 doesn't do N. Gord

2008-11-08, 10:36 PM	#10
jayoldschool Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,746	Mine is a 60 as well, and I didn't notice a difference between wireless and wired. Didn't perform any monitored testing, however...

2008-11-10, 09:01 PM	#14
dezzpayne Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 1,374	I use mine wireless and the only problem I sometimes run into with Tversity is I can't FF at 10X or more reliably. I watch several shows streamed in HD. Pretty sure I have a cable in the wall I can dig out but I can't be bothered unless the wireless craps out on me.