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PlayStation 3 Firmware 3.73 Now Live

Posted on Tuesday, October 18 @ 09:32:22 Eastern by


Most of the time when there is a new firmware update, you can't sign into the PSN until you update your PS3 with a required system software update. But there are these rare few times when updates aren't mandatory, and PS3 owners might miss 'em. Firmware 3.73 is one of the latter cases.

It's not mandatory, because it doesn't do much. It provides "software stability" on certain PS3 titles. If you're experiencing any game crashing, or other bugs, you might wanna update. Otherwise, this is a firmware update you can pass on.
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  • Bras
    Bras
    Joined: Jul 2008
    Posted: Oct 18th, 2011 at 10:12 am
    The only mandatory updates are the ones optimizing pirated DVD/Blu-ray reproduction detection, denying other Operating System installs, or changing terms in the EULA.

    Adressing problems users experience that can hinder their gaming/networking sessions is optional.
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  • tinymhg
    tinymhg
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Oct 18th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
    Nominated to TPS
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  • TheJx4
    TheJx4
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Oct 18th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
    "It provides "software stability" on certain PS3 titles."

    Isn't that the usual slogan for when they are releasing things to stop piracy? Because, let's be serious, when does it ever feel more stable?
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  • Anthony_Severino
    Anthony_Severino
    Joined: Oct 2010
    Posted: Oct 18th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
    I would usually agree, but they make those mandatory. So, I dunno, this one might actual make things more stable.
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  • TheJx4
    TheJx4
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Oct 18th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
    ....well then why not make it mandatory?
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  • Masterwabbit
    Masterwabbit
    Joined: Mar 2009
    Posted: Oct 18th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
    Maybe, just maybe, this has something to do with the stability issues I've heard about Resistance 3's MP. Some people have had major problems with it, others have not. That's just the only example that pops off the top of my head.
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