Originally posted by xX
maybe because know 1s if shops update them or what ever but probs best to buy 1 off ebay. Reason is that shops have to test there ps3s and i believe sony asked shops 2 update also you could just could just ask what firmwares it on or has it been updated they dont mind
They won't be able to open a brand new in box PS3 to update them, as then they are not brand new :p
They were asked to update and Pre-Owned ones as far as I know