Sony has rolled out their latest firmware update, supposedly adding trophy notification options and improving overall system stability. However sadly this doesn't seem to be the case as many users on the PlayStation Community forums are reporting issues after updating their PlayStation 3, with some consoles going completely unresponsive.

Sony has yet to address the firmware issues caused by the latest firmware update but for now we strongly recommend not updating your PlayStation 3 in hopes that the issue is fixed shortly.

Update: Sony has responded by pulling the update while they investigate further into the issues from the new firmware. We'll have more as it comes to hand.

Sony's way of getting everyone to upgrade to a PS4

^ ha haaaa.. That wouldn't surprise me. I didn't even realise the firmware was up to 4.4, my ps3 is still 3.1.

good thing i never update my ps3 unless it's mandatory for a game i've just bought.

improving overall system stability

oh dear.

I think they have pulled the update, I was just logged in and never got a notification that it was avail

-edit--

Yep it was

PlayStation Europe ‏@PlayStationEU 3h
Hi guys, we're aware of reports that the recent PS3 update (4.45) has caused. We have temporarily taken 4.45 offline and are investigating.