It appears that the on again off again love affair between PS3 owners and their 2.40 firmware update is back on again — in the form of 2.41. Hopefully, this time it will last.

According a post by Eric Lempel, Director of PlayStation Network Operations, on the Official PlayStation blog, the 2.40 firmware update issues have been resolved and the update will be back online “shortly”.

“Hi, everyone. As many of you know, we released PS3 firmware update v2.40 last week, but had to take it offline temporarily because, for a limited number of users, the XMB wouldn’t display after the update was installed. We’ve been able to fix the problem, and I’m happy to report that firmware update v2.41 will be released shortly.

We want to extend our apologies to the PlayStation community for any inconvenience. Now we’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone online and racking up those trophies!”

We believed that the update would occur sometime this week, and wile I have not personally downloaded it yet, I have received several email tips from readers confirming that it is back online. Thanks to all who emailed.

Source: blog.us.playstation.com

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After only one short day PS3′s 2.40 Firmware was pulled due to reported problems. A new and improved update could be available for download as soon as this Wednesday.

Sony’s Customer Service are apparently letting PS3 owners know that a reformed error-free update will be up midweek.

There’s been no official word from Sony, apart from a SCEE representative’s coy response; “I can’t confirm anything at the moment,” so we’ll keep our ears to the ground and our fingers on the trigger to let you know of any changes.

*Update* - More signs to support a midweek update; the PSN will be down for maintenance from 7am to 1pm BST on Wednesday.

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