I have a PS3, (CECHExx) I have never had any problems with the software. Once the OS option was removed there were more annoying updates, but I still have no problems with the system. For the annoying constant updates I blame the people who keep hacking there PS3's and then posting it all over the net. Don't blame Sony for defending it's investments. They put allot of money and hard work into making the PS3 and it's games. If you tell every one how to steal games then you can't be surprised when security measures are taken against you. On a similar note I feel the hackers should be rewarded with payments for there work, as long as they do it respecting the company who's software / hardware they are having fun with (not go posting it all over the net).