We really like LA Noire (see our LA Noire review to find out why) but an overheating PS3? Not so much. The issue has been heating up (pun intended) this week with claims that the game has been making the console overheat or shutdown.
First, Rockstar blamed PS3 Firmware 3.61 then Sony blamed LA Noire. Now the pair have got together to put out a joint statement that says it’s neither LA Noire nor the PS3 firmware update behind the issue. Hmmm…
The Sony/Rockstar statement says: “We have received a very small number of customer support questions about PS3’s overheating or shutting down while playing L.A. Noire,” said the companies. “At this time, Rockstar Games and Sony can confirm that neither L.A. Noire or firmware update 3.61 are causing the PS3 hardware to overheat. We are both committed to working hard to find solutions to this and any issues that may arise.”
The confused coalition is pointing people with problems to Rockstar and Sony support. Sony previously implied that “other systems” have had similar problems i.e. pointing a finger at the Xbox 360. We’re still waiting to see significant reports of LA Noire making Xbox 360 consoles come over all hot and bothered.
We want to hear from you if you’ve faced an overheating console while playing LA Noire. Hit the comments and share your story if you’ve had an unfortunately steamy moment.
Out now | £34.99 | LA Noire (via Destructoid)
