PS3 Firmware 3.50 kills unlicensed pads

[Dark Drakan]

PS3 Firmware 3.50 kills unlicensed pads

Sony's latest Firmware 3.50, introduced Blu-ray 3D playback, grief report and better Facebook integration. However, according to reports, the update has also disabled certain third-party controllers and other USB devices.

The Examiner reports that Firmware update 3.50 means a controller may now be disabled 'if it works via USB and if the product isn't licensed by Sony'.

According to Sony's website, since it cannot guarantee the quality, reliability and safety of 'counterfeit' controllers it does not support their continued functionality.​

Counterfeit PlayStation3 Wireless Controllers, which are practically identical in appearance to genuine PlayStation3 Wireless Controllers, have been discovered in the market. SCEA advises consumers to be cautious when buying PlayStation3 Wireless Controllers from uncertain sources as the quality, reliability and safety of counterfeit products is uncertain, and in some cases, may be dangerous.

It is possible that some counterfeit product may ignite or explode, resulting in injury or damage to the user, your PlayStation3 computer entertainment system, or other property. Moreover, SCEA does not support continued functionality of counterfeit or unlicensed controllers in system software updates and these devices may cease to function in the future because of system software updates.​

 

[Gikoku]

Re: PS3 Firmware 3.50 kills unlicensed pads

Explode? mm.

I haven't updated my PS3 in awhile, the PS3 firmwares have been very lackluster for a long time now.

 

[onwingsoflead]

Re: PS3 Firmware 3.50 kills unlicensed pads

I used to have my PS3 cracked and had a good 30+ games saved to my hard drive. This firmware update made it unusable now however.