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2. The next system software update for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system will be released on August 19, 2010 (JST), and will disable the USB ports that are available on all PS3 systems, launched in November 2006. Due to security concerns, Sony Computer Entertainment will remove the functionality through the 3.42 system software update.
3. In addition, disabling the USB ports will help ensure that PS3 owners will continue to have access to the broad range of gaming and entertainment content from SCE and its content partners on a more secure system.
4. Consumers and organizations that currently use the USB ports can choose not to upgrade their PS3 systems, although the following features will no longer be available;
5.* Ability to sign in to PlayStation Network and use network features that require signing in to PlayStation Network, such as online features of PS3 games and chat
6.* Playback of PS3 software titles or Blu-ray Disc videos that require PS3 system software version 3.42 or later
7.* Playback of copyright-protected videos that are stored on a media server (when DTCP-IP is enabled under Settings)
8.* Use of new features and improvements that are available on PS3 system software 3.42 or later
9.Additional information about PS3 firmware updates, including v3.42 (once it becomes available), can be found here: You must login or register to view this content.

i'm guessing that the usb ports on the ps3 will just be for charging the controllers, or i could be wrong...:O

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If they disable usb then we can't charge controllers

dumb ass its august 25 usb ports perfectly well plus there was no update.

lmfao aren't you a little late, it's past due time, the only reason why sony would release a new update for ps3 is because there is a problem changing the harddrive, it freezes while in the process
but sony said it's so "minor" they're not gonna fix it, and wait for something bigger to happen, or release something new

wow they cant ****ing disable usb ports wtf how are we gonna use turtle beach ps3 controllers tht need usb port thats stupid **** sony if they do disable usb

Why people believe stupid sh** like this.