Lengthy patch download haunts Metal Gear Online
There are two delivery options, one which involves peer-to-peer connections, a la BitTorrent. Unfortunately, the hours-long download cannot be background downloaded. PS3 is certainly encouraging a lot more sandwich eating, no?
[Thanks, Eric!]
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4-17-2008 @ 5:35AM
csquared said...
I guess I was one of the lucky ones who got to it when the HTTP download was still available.
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4-17-2008 @ 8:46AM
PSU_Boss said...
Hmm, what time did you download it? I think it was around 12:00 AM EST when i tried, and the HTTP didn't work. Anyway, I downloaded via P2P at between 200 and 300 KB/s on average, so it didn't take too, too long.
Thanks for using the tip i sent in!
4-17-2008 @ 5:45AM
strike911 said...
Took about 3 hours for me... it bounced between 170KB/s and 25KB/s...
And then you have to install... which is a mere 2 minutes.
But hey, now if I could get id.konami.net to work, I'd be set. lol. haha.
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4-17-2008 @ 5:54AM
aMIGA_dUDE said...
I am sorry to say this but it konami own fault. The could use PSN, they wouldn't be this problem.
There are no contact phone numbers for Konami ID unlike PSN has.
So they have ZERO chance of me parting with cash on Konami ID that is a waste of time. I buy MGS 4 but I will spend any money on MGO unless it thought PSN as konami are a joke of an outfit. Not even monster that is EA doesn't do this. EA thinks PSN is up to job for user ID and payment system.
I have verious site and no-one is happy with this Konami ID CR@P.
4-17-2008 @ 6:40AM
Da said...
Well buddy, paying money for MGS4 is the same as paying money for MGO.. so you're already giving Konami (a great company) your money. At least I won't have to bump into idiots like youself when I jump online. Thanks for saving me that trouble mate.
4-17-2008 @ 8:29AM
aMIGA_dUDE said...
You are so funny,
I will not say not Fanboy of Konami as it more likely MGS.
Konami (a great company)
1) Konami wants to use there own user ID service.
No point PSN would do.
2) Konami wants to use users to have 2 ID's to use there service.
No point PSN would do.
3) Konami wants to pay for contect with Konami ID.
No point PSN would do.
4) Totally understate the interest in get with there web site. Well it down for days.
They have made comments in the past they expect the game sell millions of copy's. Doh.
5) The website has problems in understanding birth dates and ages.
6) Pre-Order codes in USA are wrong by being 9 digits and not 12.
7) MGO demo hasn't even started to active and there update, correction Very Large Update.
They couldn't get own web site to work. It silly and pointless system called Konami ID. If want to give them you money for MGO thats your look out.
As for buy MGS4 and get MGO. You do not, you only have MGO Starter pack with MGS4. If wanted the full MGO you will have pay using Konami ID, which is fast becoming a JOKE !!!!!!
4-17-2008 @ 10:10AM
Trev said...
Wrong. The MGO that comes with MGS4 is the whole thing.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/04/10/metal-gear-solid-4-guns-of-the-patriots-%E2%80%93-product-details-revealed/
4-17-2008 @ 10:13AM
Dahk said...
Actually Amiga, the MGO "Starter Pack" is the FULL GAME. It's only called starter pack, because there's going to be downloadable content later on (just like every other game now). It's still the full game, and it's not Konami screwing over their customers.
And... I'm fully giving their money as most everyone here. This is a FRIGGIN' BETA. It should be expected that there is going to be bugs and stuff. A large part of what all betas are for, is experimenting with traffic and volume. That's why games have stress tests and open betas.
4-17-2008 @ 6:28PM
Da said...
Amega Dude, do you understand this is a beta not a demo? It's a privilege not a right to have access to this.
Do you work for sony developing the PSN?
Do you work for Konami developing Konami ID?
Then how do you know PSN would cut it? I'm going to guess that beta user data will be sent to Konami to give them some feedback on their product in development (which is the point of the beta), and I'm sure it's far easier for that information to be sent through Konami's own system then through Sony's.
And I'm more of a Kojima fanboy then a MGS fanboy too.
New topic, if I've been able to play MPO online, does that mean I've already been through the Konami ID sign up? It's been so long and I can't remember.
4-17-2008 @ 10:57PM
LJ said...
@ Amiga_dude
I dont know if it was coz i could not understand half of what you said... but you are very misinformed. This a FREE beta its buggy and it has its problems. That's the whole idea behind releasing a beta.. getting feedback to fix all the bugs... At least they are not making you pay 40.00 like GT5 (which btw imo, is worth it).
4-18-2008 @ 11:01PM
Johnny Kielbasa said...
I like Konami too, but let's be honest. They're screwing the pooch so far. By Monday, hopefully everything will be golden. I'm sure they are aware of the issues and will address them promptly. Remember that they're doing this for the sake of the game, not to kiss up to us.
4-17-2008 @ 5:46AM
Khaeos said...
what the hell is wrong with the european PSN store...its 11.45am and it still hasnt been updated! this is turning out to be a dissapointing week.
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4-17-2008 @ 8:32AM
Deafraiders said...
There don't update till 6pm tonight! by the way get a J.O.B or do some study
4-17-2008 @ 8:37AM
Khaeos said...
its easter break you fool..and it really doesnt take much effort to go down to the ps3 in the living room and check the store...
4-17-2008 @ 5:48AM
steven182 said...
when is the beta going live on the euro store?its now 10.
40am GMT and cant see it still!!!
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4-17-2008 @ 5:48AM
Lunitsond said...
You shouldn't all feel so bad. My Gamestop download code doesn't work at all. I don't know what the problem is. I am going to E-Mail Konami today though.
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4-17-2008 @ 5:54AM
Shinogu said...
If your beta code isn't 12 digits, then you hafta e-mail Konami on the address provided on the code voucher.
4-17-2008 @ 5:49AM
Bobloblaw said...
Was the beta restricted to certain countries only or randomly picked?
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4-17-2008 @ 5:54AM
SUPER DESU said...
I wish the European arm of the Playstation store would get their arse in gear.
The store still hasn't been updated, and I want me some MGO and Warhawk expansion.
*shakes fist*
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4-17-2008 @ 5:58AM
Khaeos said...
damn it..im pissed off....gnna run downstairs and check it again :s
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