So what does it do? its available tonight

Ok got the answer from http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/07/29/firmware-update-2-42-now-available/

"Update #2: The official word: "This update improves the playback quality of some PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation format software." A bit underwhelming? Perhaps."

Not sure, will have to check it out. But you can check out the PlayStation site for release notes though.

Wasn't aware it was out. Doubt there's much to it besides some minor fixes or w/e.

I cant establsih a connection with the Servers. Maybe SC 4 killed PSN? lol

Didn't know there was an update tonight, thanks for the heads up.

I don't see any changes on my system with it. Probably just security fix/stability or preparation for life with playstation?

Ahh didnt know that, thanks. And yeah probably just minor stability fixes.

Dude its a .1 update, of course its not going to be anything big... jesus, people these days.

It's probably laying the groundwork for LwPS coming next month.

i'm tired of these useless updates

"i'm tired of these useless updates"

Usually they are adding stuff behind the scenes/making stuff faster/closing a door on a potential opening for hackers...

An update is never useless, or else they wouldn't waste there time updating your systems...

I am downloading it right know.  Not sure what it does...

Improves playback and games and software.

"Improves playback and games and software.
"

?_?

"LiquidPrince said:

"Improves playback and games and software.
"

But only for PS and PS3 software.  Notice anything missing?"

"An update is never useless, or else they wouldn't waste there time updating your systems...
"

It improves playback...

No need to know.

well if it doesnt improve a game that i have then it is useless. 

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I heard that it optimizes the trophy functions to where they load much faster.

I really just wish it would be on their website. I can't download it wirelessly. I keep getting some weird error.

"I really just wish it would be on their website. I can't download it wirelessly. I keep getting some weird error.
"

My God was that a long download for me.

"I heard that it optimizes the trophy functions to where they load much faster.
"

i dont mind  downloading tiny updates like this  the only thing that bugs me is that it doesn't let u do anything online, i dont mind downloading it im organizing my  music while it is  but it doesn't have to pincer me in so i have no choice  but to download

Any update that doesn't brick my system is appreciated.

ehhh, i will do it when i pick up a new game or i get the urge to play online.

Sony should just say "It makes things faster, sexier and easier to use" every time an update rolls out :D

I don't mind the little updates it's better than waiting months and putting it all in one huge update, at Least Sony is willing to make improvements when it's needed no matter how small or unnecessary some may think they are.  

I never notice these patches, i only play on my friends ps3 a couple hours a week but still.