Unconfirmed reports via Rockstar support points to yet another problem for Sony. The recent 3.61 fimrware update that allowed consoles to get back online after nearly a month of downtime appears to be causing some issues for older hardware. Specifically, older “fat” models (60 GB and 80 GB) PS3s are shutting off in Noir as well as a growing number of other titles, with the machine ultimately “red lighting” and turning off.
While the original comment has now been removed from Rockstar’s support forums, the internet keeps things long after they’re deleted:
“We have received some reports of PS3s overheating while playing L.A. Noire or beeping three times before shutting down/turning themselves off, mostly on older 60GB and 80GB fat models”
“Primary reports seem to be that updating to firmware 3.61 will cause PlayStations to overheat. There have been various reports of this on a few different games now, all reporting their PS3s turning off or ‘Red Lighting’ after having installed 3.61.”
“This can range from games randomly freezing to PS3s turning off anywhere between 30 mins use to 2 hours. We have confirmed locally that multiple games (Rockstar and non-Rockstar) overheat or freeze only when 3.61 is installed.”
Has anyone experienced any overheating issues since upgrading to firmware v. 3.61? Drop some details after the break…