Firmware v3.00 Update for the PS3 faced a lot of issues by many a gamer. Sony eventually came out with the PS3 system software update version 3.01 for owners to download. This version was set to fix the tweaks experienced by the players. Apparently even with the latest update gamers were still facing issues especially with the Blu-ray drive.
Supposedly people were unable to play many Blu-rays on their PS3 console. When Eurogamer contacted Sony on this pretext, the company simply stated that a firmware update cannot affect the PS3’s Blu-ray drive. It added that any problem reported after the v3.01 had nothing to do with the firmware.
Apparently there are many gamers who have experienced a problem after applying the firmware. They complained that Blu-ray movies and PS3 game titles just froze and could not be continued.
It appears that the Sony customer services suggest giving their systems for repair which would cost a bit if out of the warranty period. The real reason for this occurrence or a solution is still not fathomed.