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This is a normal post Not taking sides here because they're all a shower of cunts but when I used the PS3 I had to do a ton of firmware updates.
Mostly in order to play a game I owned the disc for.

I assume the PS4 won't be doing this?
 (I helped save b3ta! Cerebus Sticky! Sticky! Stick! Stick!, Wed 12 Jun 2013, 14:03, , Reply)
This is a normal post You'll have to wait to download updates
The xbox is 'always on' so games and apps will download in the background. No more waiting. I also like the fact that new releases will be available for download the same they the boxed versions are in the stores.
 (I helped save b3ta! dirtyscarab intends to live forever. So far, so good..., Wed 12 Jun 2013, 14:07, , Reply)
This is a normal post So it's like Steam?
Will Microsoft massively discount titles within months of release too?

BTW Dishonoured is just a tenner at the mo, well worth a purchase.
store.steampowered.com/app/205100/
 (I helped save b3ta! Cerebus Sticky! Sticky! Stick! Stick!, Wed 12 Jun 2013, 14:09, , Reply)
This is a normal post Nope
Updates will be downloaded in the background by a little always-on 'puter separate from the main processor gubbins.
 (SimianKid internet faffer, Wed 12 Jun 2013, 15:51, , Reply)
This is a normal post To be fair you can just skip it if you want.
Unless you want to get online. With the XB1 however, it seems it'll be an expensive paperweight without Internet access. Which begs the question, how long will Microsoft support the console? Will they ditch it in a decade and a bit? As they like to do with their OS's...
 (Megamoss, Wed 12 Jun 2013, 15:19, , Reply)
This is a normal post I couldn't skip my updates
The required firmware is hard coded to the disk.
Cable unplugged it'll still ask for it.
 (I helped save b3ta! Cerebus Sticky! Sticky! Stick! Stick!, Wed 12 Jun 2013, 15:23, , Reply)
This is a normal post Strange.
Always been able to skip mine and install when I want. Try looking in the settings menu. Should be an auto update feature you can turn off.
 (Megamoss, Wed 12 Jun 2013, 16:03, , Reply)
This is a normal post Believe me I know my stuff around the PS3 files systems...
Sony hard code the discs and (UMDs for PSP) to only play on certain firmwares and up.

This is why people were upset when they took away linux in an update because they were forced to either update or stop buying new games.

I had to update my PS3 the other month just to play a blu-ray even though it's not had a connection for over a year.
Not a fancy new release, it was Kill Bill.
 (I helped save b3ta! Cerebus Sticky! Sticky! Stick! Stick!, Wed 12 Jun 2013, 16:26, , Reply)
This is a normal post Ah, misunderstood.
Still, they include the relevant firmware update on any new game discs themselves, as far as i'm aware. So you never need to be connected.

But yeah, getting rid of Other OS was bad of them and ultimately pontless, as the system was broken open anyway.
 (Megamoss, Wed 12 Jun 2013, 17:40, , Reply)