PS3 3.0 / 3.01 firmware update making Blu-ray drive unusable?

[wraggster]

What could possibly cause nearly 700 comments on an official Sony blog post announcing the relatively minor 3.01 firmware update for the PS3? Plaudits? A Kanye meme gone awry? No, it's the age old problem of an update that apparently breaks more than it fixes. In this case, a sizable number of users are reporting that the 3.0 and/or 3.01 update caused their PS3's Blu-ray drive to be all but unusable for both games and Blu-ray movies (although some folks report that DVDs still work). Other users are also reporting intermittent problems like no sound, and some problems with specific games, but it does seem like the complaints are pretty widespread and, as of yet, Sony isn't saying much about them. Bitten by the upgrade bug yourself? Let us know in comments.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/25/ps3-3-0-3-01-firmware-update-making-blu-ray-drive-unusable/

[Shrygue]

I'm currently on version 3.00 and I've not problems with my machine as of yet. Still though, Sony better prepare a proper fix soon (I'm guessing something like v3.02 or v3.10) - a non-working Blu-Ray drive is not acceptable.

[Malksta]

My MGS4 disc doesn't get read anymore, but other than that it's all good.

[jamotto]

What could possibly cause nearly 700 comments on an official Sony blog post

690 people who don't own an PS3.

[Draconicwizard]

i'm not a regular here and check from time to time to see if there is any news but unfortunately my PS3 too has died and went to sony hell :( noooooo!