For all the PS3 users out there it’s that random time again. I love my PS3 but if I’m going to complain about one thing it’s the mandatory firmware updates. They take forever and come at the most inopportune times.

At least with version 3.40 and on they’ve streamlined the process so the download is much smaller. I actually downloaded 3.42 in just a few minutes this afternoon straight from the PS3. In the past I’ve always used my PC and a memory stick because it was so much faster.

So what does the new firmware do? Not much apparently, unless you’ve acquired the recent modchip from Australia. If you did, don’t update. According to Sony’s official update page: “A security patch has been added to address security vulnerabilities in the system software.” Anytime you’re addressing security problems I understand why the manufacturer doesn’t want to be specific and Sony is staying quiet. But the internet is talking and the only thing being said is that this update can block the PSJailbreak dongle from Ozmodchip. I don’t see anything else with the update I just installed. If anyone can offer evidence of this or any other change let us know.