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If you've paid for PS+ your PS3 will switch itself on in the middle of the night (optionally; you can disable it) to sync, download and install queued titles an

If you've paid for PS+ your PS3 will switch itself on in the middle of the night (optionally; you can disable it) to sync, download and install queued titles and most importantly apply patches. I wonder how many people woke up to broken consoles? But really, you can unplug the new Xbox, it's just that if the situation goes on for more than 24hrs you won't be able to play anything (Sony 'resolved' the situation within hours by removing the problem patch).

maskedinvader 13y ago
" But really, you can unplug the new Xbox, it's just that if the situation goes on for more than 24hrs you won't be able to play anything (Sony 'resolved' the situation within hours by removing the problem patch). " not sure what you mean by 'resolved' when scores of people are complaining Sony just bricked their consoles.
- teamonkey 13y ago
  If you want to try to prevent your Xbox One from receiving the broken update by unplugging it from the network, then you will still be able to play your games so long as Microsoft pull the update within 24 hours like Sony have done. As soon as they do that, it's safe to connect again.
pandaman 13y ago
PS+ does not update the OS.
- teamonkey 13y ago
  "Automatic Update gives you the choice to receive the latest PS3™ system software and all your latest game updates without lifting a finger. It can enable automated Trophy sync and game saves with PlayStation®Network or deliver selected game and video content directly to your console." http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/ http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/
  - cgh 13y ago
    Right, but that's not a PS+ thing. It's right there in the menu for all users to turn off or on.
    - teamonkey 13y ago
      An option for a manual update is there for all users. Automatic updates can only be scheduled for PS+ members. http://uk.playstation.com/psn/support/ps3/detail/linked285071/item289105/Update-your-PS3-using-Automatic-Update/ http://uk.playstation.com/psn/support/ps3/detail/linked28507...
  - pandaman 13y ago
    Never updated the OS for me. Each OS update comes with a EULA, if the OS itself agreed to that it probably had been void.
    - teamonkey 13y ago
      I stand corrected. Mine downloaded the update but required permission to install it.

maskedinvader 13y ago

" But really, you can unplug the new Xbox, it's just that if the situation goes on for more than 24hrs you won't be able to play anything (Sony 'resolved' the situation within hours by removing the problem patch). " not sure what you mean by 'resolved' when scores of people are complaining Sony just bricked their consoles.

teamonkey 13y ago
If you want to try to prevent your Xbox One from receiving the broken update by unplugging it from the network, then you will still be able to play your games so long as Microsoft pull the update within 24 hours like Sony have done. As soon as they do that, it's safe to connect again.

pandaman 13y ago

PS+ does not update the OS.

teamonkey 13y ago
"Automatic Update gives you the choice to receive the latest PS3™ system software and all your latest game updates without lifting a finger. It can enable automated Trophy sync and game saves with PlayStation®Network or deliver selected game and video content directly to your console." http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/ http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/
- cgh 13y ago
  Right, but that's not a PS+ thing. It's right there in the menu for all users to turn off or on.
  - teamonkey 13y ago
    An option for a manual update is there for all users. Automatic updates can only be scheduled for PS+ members. http://uk.playstation.com/psn/support/ps3/detail/linked285071/item289105/Update-your-PS3-using-Automatic-Update/ http://uk.playstation.com/psn/support/ps3/detail/linked28507...
- pandaman 13y ago
  Never updated the OS for me. Each OS update comes with a EULA, if the OS itself agreed to that it probably had been void.
  - teamonkey 13y ago
    I stand corrected. Mine downloaded the update but required permission to install it.