The following has been posted by the EU PlayStation Blog with regards to PS3 Firmware V3.61.
The firmware update is now available to download from your PS3.
“We have been working on a new PS3 system software update that requires all PSN users to change their password once PlayStation Network is restored. The update (v3.61) is mandatory and will be available soon.
If using a PS3, your password can only be changed on your own PS3 (or a PS3 on which your PSN account was activated), as an added layer of security. If you have never downloaded any content using your account on the system, an email will be sent to the registered sign-in ID (email address) associated with your account when you first attempt to sign-in to PSN.
This e-mail will contain a link that will enable you to change your password. In this email, click on the link and follow the instructions to change your password. Once you have changed your password you can sign-in to your account using your new password.
We strongly recommend that all PSN account holders with PS3s update their systems to prepare for when PlayStation Network is back online. The release of this update is a critical step as we work to make PlayStation Network significantly more secure. Thank you for your continued support and patience.”
We’ll have more on this as soon as possible.
Source: EU PS Blog
m8tthew
once we have downloaded and installed it do we have to wait for the email to change our passwords?
skibadee
SWEET.
stricktmachine
Took me under nine minutes to d/l and install here in Canada. Everyone must be watching hockey still ;). This is only the first step though- online is still down so don’t expect much. Good start tho!!
SavageOranges
I’m in Ireland and I’ve had no problems on first go:D installing on 36% right now.
PlaySation Ireland said we will get services back later today so I guess that means UK, America and a fair chunk of Europe will get it too?
Oh it installed!:D
yarg2k7
update done but still getting the under maintenance message !!!
TURRICAN-808
in UK , same here
Bladesteel
Got it through automatic download sometime during the night.
plutoniumdragon
Same here.
irnmunkey
Just got it off US site in a bout 3 minutes! Always download on PC as always seems to take forever via PS3
Charmed_Fanatic
wooo let the parties begin!