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Started 2 years ago by reask
Latest reply from Deacon

reask
Member

Getting peed off at this stage with updates taken so long to download on my PS3.
Just decided to go and download crysis 2 demo and wamma damma update required.
5 minutes later and I am on 40%.
This is quite regular btw.
My biggest one was gt5 which overall including loading to hd took hours.

This does not happen on my 360 so hence my question why oh why.

flame me if you want but I feel I have a legitimate gripe here and do not understand why PS does this and 360 doesn't.

Informative explanations would be appreciated from the Sony fans rather than been called a troll as I really like the PS3 but this loading crap annoys me big time.

Posted 2 years ago #
Psychotext
Member

Short answer is that Microsoft has leveraged their rather substantial software experience which allows them to use differential patches... which are tiny. Sony haven't.

Microsoft also have a rule that says no patch can be greater than 5mb (or something like that). There's advantages and disadvantages to that one though.

Posted 2 years ago #
LePlatypus
Member

The Crysis 2 demo isn't on the PS3..............................................

Posted 2 years ago #
Anonymous
Unregistered

^ LMAO he's right Reask

and its probably your internet connection. Most of my friends in Ireland have the same issue with stuff like that and its only them. Don't know why LIVE is getting through ok but maybe its because you have to pay. Also if you're using wifi don't. Wired is better.

Posted 2 years ago #
Gekidami
Member

Ironically, when i turned on my 360 to download the Crysis 2 demo i had to sit through an update.

Why oh why 360?

Posted 2 years ago #
reask
Member

@ lePlatypus
Thanks for that as I have just spent the last few minutes looking for it.
I have it on 360 but wanted to try it on PS3 as well.

@ PT
Good answer as usual PT but I mean wtf is Sony doing about it in the long run?
I am actually very patient when it comes to things like this but having flicked through both systems for the last 14 months I just don't buy it now.
Sony are into everything electronic I mean both my 360 and PS are going through a Bravia which I love so is it just pure laziness?

The GT5 one really got me and I was going to do a thread on it but held back then tonight again and I just said no I have to get opinions and views on other folks experience.

Posted 2 years ago #
Mike
Key Master

You get what you pay for.

Posted 2 years ago #
reask
Member

Nah Tea wired and I have never experienced anything taken so long to update as GT5.

Honestly not a swipe Tea at PS3 and I like GT5 which is saying something as racing games are not my fav genre as you would know.

@ gek.
Same here but like 1 minute.
Cmon I am calling a spade a spade here so don't try and make out I am lying.
Both systems are beside each other heck I just swap the din lead depending on which system I am on.
Tea will verify that I use my PS3 on a regular basis.
This happens quite frequently on the 3 and it seems to be the file size of update rather than ip speed.
Dont get me wrong Irish Broadband is crap but I am comparing like for like.

Posted 2 years ago #
OlderGamer
Moderator

"You get what you pay for."

Stop stealing my lines!

lol.

But in truth that is the truth. It isn't just his isp TEA, he has the problem on his PS3, and not his 360. Both have the same isp. And for the record, I have the same problem.

My kids have been calling my PS3 the Slowstation3 for ever now.

That being said everytime I ask my youngest if the complaining means he would like to give up his LBP2 - he quiets down :)

It just is what it is, thats all. The system does some nice things but it is slow.

Posted 2 years ago #
lexph3re
Member

I don't have these problems. A 130mb patch downloads in 3-5 minutes. And a gb anywhere between 20-30, 5-7 it depends on the method if its an install from disc I've waited anywhere between 10-40minutes but does this bother me? No, waiting is waiting I don't cry about it because it could be worse.

And, 360 does have limits to its files and patches to keep things smooth. Ps3 doesn't limit how devs post their files or patches. So, I know its not oh 360 is better at this then ps3. Its just a difference in policies between companies. If you can't wait 10-40 minutes then I don't know what to tell you. You are going to live to see 40mins after previous 40mins pass. I hope.......

Posted 2 years ago #
xino
Member

are you using wireless? or wired connection.

because I get really ticked off when people say online is slow or laggy, and they are using wireless >:/

Posted 2 years ago #
I Am A Troll
Member

I always make sure to download a new system update on the Personal Computer through the official PlayStation sites, whenever I learn there's a new one. Hence when I do power the system, I've got the downloaded update ready on a USB flash drive.

I wish one could do the same for individual game patches, but alas...

At the end of the day, as OlderGamer said, I find there is some truth (very rare, but still) in the writing of brother Mike, "You get what you pay for."

Posted 2 years ago #
Ireland Michael
Moderator

The 360 has limits in place of patch sizes. The PS3 doesn't.

Each methods has its advantages and disadvantages. You're seeing the latter regarding the PS3 approach right now.

The PS3 approach is great for expanding games, though the 360 approach makes for a much smoother experience.

Posted 2 years ago #
reask
Member

Wired xino.
Thanks for the info guys as I was unaware of the reasons for the differences. :)
I just took a hissy last night as the missus wanted to watch TV so was in a hurry. :(

Posted 2 years ago #
Christopher Jack
Member

IMO the PS3 should take automatic priority of ethernet over wireless, half the time i actually forget that i have to manually change it from wireless to wired & wonder half way through my game why I'm having little lag problems, wonder how many people have actually not even noticed they're still using wireless with their ethernet plugged in?

Posted 2 years ago #
Ge0force
Member

It took me about 100 seconds to download the latest firmware update yesterday, so I guess you need a better internet connection.

Or you can download the firmware on several websites on your pc and place it on a USB stick.

Posted 2 years ago #
frostquake
Moderator

My PS3 was a Horrible Mess when I tried Wireless, though where I live, Wireless is spotty at best, so I am wired, and my Downloads are pretty fast.

Posted 2 years ago #
Deacon
Member

I must admit I had to leave the initial GT5 patch going overnight..

But then I got pretty shoddy bandwidth all over Christmas to be honest, despite being close to the local telephone exchange.

I'm not sure how to take OP's Crysis2 PS3 demo story... but I have a 360 sharing the same connection as me and from what I've observed there isn't a great deal of difference when it comes to network performance and download speeds.

Posted 2 years ago #
OlderGamer
Moderator

"IMO the PS3 should take automatic priority of ethernet over wireless, half the time i actually forget that i have to manually change it from wireless to wired & wonder half way through my game why I'm having little lag problems, wonder how many people have actually not even noticed they're still using wireless with their ethernet plugged in?"

Are you kidding me?

I mean really? Really?

I honestly had no clue. That could explain a lot. What is wrong with Sony? I guess it makes sense considering that I have to reset the video out res each and everytime I switch TVs.

Alright, I feel like a dolt. But ty for the info. I bet that helps out now. Because the wireless aspect of the PS3 crawls, maybe we can get faster DLs and smoother games now. Thanx again Crysis.

Posted 2 years ago #
Deacon
Member

@ OG

Snap. I've been assuming that my ethernet would overrule an available wireless connection.

I'll be checking this out when I get home later!

Posted 2 years ago #

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