No More "Other OS Option"

PS3 Firmware (v3.21) Update

"Originally Posted by Patrick Seybold // Sr. Director, Corporate Communications & Social Media"

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)

Have you update4d and tested this??

btw.. little late to the party on that :p

Do you still have my BF BC 2??

7H3RM4L wrote:

Have you update4d and tested this??

btw.. little late to the party on that :p

Yeah, I did. The option for installing another operating system is indeed gone. In fact, some PS3 customers were receiving reimbursements on the loss of the option. This was done on the basis that the product they purchased could no longer support the "Other OS" option that they purchased it for specifically. It has been reported that some individuals have received up to $150.00 back for this new update.

Dude lame... I want my money back!

crazy that must have been the system update that mentioned having 3d elements. anyone else catch that or know where gaming is at with that?

I remember hearing about a 3d Version of MW2... maybe thats it?

The reason they put out this update was due to someone hacking the ps3 through a different os, so sony issued the update to prevent hackers from doin their thing. As long as you update your ps3, everything will be fine. I dont think theres been anything said about mw2 in 3d, there are only a few games with that feature announced so far I think but if youre into racing games which I am the new gran turismo 5 will be in 3d and will have head tracking through the ps3 camera, so you can turn your head to look at other cars around you which is pretty freakin sweet.

Dude... that gran turismo sounds sweet!

absolutley amazing