how long does it take to update???

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#1 hsj_gamer
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i just got as ps3 and its updating and it seems to be taking a while, how long does an update usually take?thanks for the help guys

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#2 thegame1980
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I just got my PS3 yesterday and it took about 8 minutes to download the update.
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#3 sizzlingdviper
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Varies-sometimes 5-10mins,sometimes 20mins
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#4 untouchables111
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well this really depends on two things you connection and how big the update is. the last update took me less then five min to dl, which 1 u dling
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#5 newfg311
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When I first got my PS3 and downloaded the first update, it took about 20 minutes, but all the updates after that have taken less than 5 minutes to download and install.
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#6 ParadiseAwaits
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The last update seriously took me 2 hours. I don't know why. It just did.

Anyways.....I'm not complaining.

Once you get the update your set. Sony does not update that often, but when they do it's always something amazing. :)

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#7 insane_metalist
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about 10 mins
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#8 moej88
Member since 2007 • 799 Posts

It really depends onyour connection speed and how big is the update.

If you gotyour PS3 recently and took 20 min to updatethat is because there was so much to update onso the size was kind of big.

After ayourfirst update it should take 5-10 min to update but again its based on the speed of ur Internet and ur connection.

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#9 Chaos_Bladez
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I just got my PS3 yesterday and it took about 8 minutes to download the update.thegame1980
Wow that's fast! It takes me 30 min to 45 min.
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#10 EmperorSupreme
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The last update was a big one because of the Blu-ray 1.1 update. The smaller updates go faster.
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#11 the_new_neo
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I udated mine yesterday. Around 10 mins I'd say.
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#12 thegame1980
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[QUOTE="thegame1980"]I just got my PS3 yesterday and it took about 8 minutes to download the update.Chaos_Bladez
Wow that's fast! It takes me 30 min to 45 min.

Really? I was pulling my hair out while waiting. It also took like 5 minutes to download the Uncharted demo.

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#13 Chaos_Bladez
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[QUOTE="Chaos_Bladez"][QUOTE="thegame1980"]I just got my PS3 yesterday and it took about 8 minutes to download the update.thegame1980

Wow that's fast! It takes me 30 min to 45 min.

Really? I was pulling my hair out while waiting. It also took like 5 minutes to download the Uncharted demo.

Wow, that demo took about 8 hours for me! :O
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#14 Rasskal33
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Okay, I'm a brand new ps3 owner and I have to update to 2.30. I downloaded it and it said that it would restart my ps3 when the update was complete. The ps3 is still on but... not. The screen is black, I can't turn it off or anything. Is this the updating process or what?

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#15 LtColJaxson
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It depends whats in the update. But usually 5-10 minutes.

But I guess if you just got a PS3, it depends what firmware was on there when you got it. If it is a really early version - it has to update a lot of stuff, so it would take longer. It depends on your internet connection speed in the end.

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#16 Rasskal33
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My screen has been black and ps3 inactive (i think) for at least about 30 minutes now. Does the ps3 update while it "appears" to be off? The green light is still on but I'm at black screen.
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#17 jimm895
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It takes about 15 to 20 minutes for me including the install of the update. But the big thing is how good the internet service is and how busy the server is. But then if people are going to the F@H site then it basicly never finishes because as soon as your system completes a unit it uploads that unit and downloads another unit to run.
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#18 dewmandew7
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The last update was a big one because of the Blu-ray 1.1 update. The smaller updates go faster.EmperorSupreme

You mean Blu-ray 2.0. ;) I doubt that really required that much space on the HDD. They really just had to allow the software or whatever to enable certain features on the discs.

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#19 Rasskal33
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Okay, so its been updating for at least 4 hours now and I am sick of waiting. I'm thinking about flipping the power switch in the back and just resetting it that way cuz this is ridiculous. I have a broadband connection and it shouldn't be taking this long. I'm still at a completely black screen but the green light on the front is on. When a update is complete is the restarting of the console supposed to take a long time or not?
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#20 Bloodseeker23
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Okay, so its been updating for at least 4 hours now and I am sick of waiting. I'm thinking about flipping the power switch in the back and just resetting it that way cuz this is ridiculous. I have a broadband connection and it shouldn't be taking this long. I'm still at a completely black screen but the green light on the front is on. When a update is complete is the restarting of the console supposed to take a long time or not?Rasskal33

Patience my friend, don't waste those 4 hours of dling you did. It's worth the wait anyways =]

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#21 Rasskal33
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Okay, so this is in fact how the ps3 updates. It downloads the file and then resets the system and while the update is being installed the screen is black but the green light is still on? And when the download is finished, it brings up the menu again?
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#22 skylinenissan
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before comecast..... like 2-3 hours >_

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#23 Rasskal33
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Can someone please just tell me if what I am experiencing is normal or not? This is my first day owning a ps3 and I'm already contemplating returning it if this thing is fubar.
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#24 Rasskal33
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Would it be safe on my ps3 to just reset it manually and try again or would it fry the system?
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#25 jimm895
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It may take a while for the first update if it had a old firmware. If it doesn't restart then you would be better off calling Sony's tech support.
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#26 jay_rock_
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It depends whats in the update. But usually 5-10 minutes.

But I guess if you just got a PS3, it depends what firmware was on there when you got it. If it is a really early version - it has to update a lot of stuff, so it would take longer. It depends on your internet connection speed in the end.

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Same here....
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#27 recorps
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I set mine up the other day and connected it to the internet. im doing an update from 1.3-2.7 is this a major update or minor??
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#28 Brad127
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Okay i bought my ps3 last weekend and started playing resident evil 5 i finally got the internet cord to reach the ps3 and i started up the game and it asked me if i wanted to update to 2.00. so i selected O.K. And its been at a black screen with little sparkle things for like 17 hours now i have roadrunner so i dont see why its takeing so long what should i do?
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#29 clr84651
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From the time it starts until the time it ends. Exactly that long. It's different depending on the update and a person's ISP and how well it's set up.

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#30 clr84651
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Okay i bought my ps3 last weekend and started playing resident evil 5 i finally got the internet cord to reach the ps3 and i started up the game and it asked me if i wanted to update to 2.00. so i selected O.K. And its been at a black screen with little sparkle things for like 17 hours now i have roadrunner so i dont see why its takeing so long what should i do?Brad127

That's way too long. Something's not working right.

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#31 SILVER_X_AMMO
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it depends how fast ur internet

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#32 EquestrianGirl
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I got Assassin's Creed 2 today, and my PS3 said it had to do a update. Its claiming to take 2 hours, and I have a very fast internet connection. Its already at 20%, but I'm worried that I might be downloading something that I'm not supposed to be? And why is it taking so long???

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#33 50-45FTW
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Way too long you should've gotten a wii ;)
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#34 znunner
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yeah i got my ps3 today. i got connected and all and started the latest update. it went through it fast then at 39 it said i lost connection/ i have a wire connection. so wtf.
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#35 hyatt002
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hi i just turned on my ps3 and the update has been taking place for about 1 hour now so how long does it take before i can go online???
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#36 djseebee
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after i bought it i took me from 30 to 45 mins of updating

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#37 J-Man725
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Not to hijack the thread, but I'm curious: for those of you who are claiming 5-10 minute download times, how much do you pay monthly for your internet service and who is your provider?

I supposedly have broadband high speed internet, but it regularly takes me hours on end to update the ps3 and a full day of downloading to get demos. But now, seeing your guys' download speeds I can see that clearly....something is amiss.

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#38 Donniebeast
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depends. usually aroudn 10 or 20 mins
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#39 Hekynn
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It depends on your ISP sometimes it would take me at least 8-15 minutes to download the update.
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#40 Donniebeast
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after i bought it i took me from 30 to 45 mins of updating

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that long? wow, that must stink big time.