Sony PS3 Firmware 3.01 Epic Fail Continues

…And there was much sadness.

I downloaded and installed the 3.01 firmware with no issues. Rebooted the PS3. I loaded Beatles Rockband and played for about ten minutes before it froze up again. After rebooting, I could not get the game to start.

Further testing on 3.01 reveals that:
1) DVD movies play back OK
2) PS2 games (on DVD) play fine.
3) Downloaded content seems to work OK
4) PS3 does not recognize bluRay discs as a valid format.

Since most of what I do with the PS3 involves bluRay in one way or another, my system continues to be “borked”.

I tried to load both ps3 games on bluRay as well as two seperate bluRay videos I have. None were recognized by the PS3.

I cannot play any bluRay content.

Total bummer.