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Prototype install errors, solution inside

  • Posted June 11th, 2009 at 05:49 EDT by Adam Dolge
  • 45 Comments

For anyone getting error messages when trying to install their new copy of Prototype for their PlayStation 3, Activision support has provided a temporary workaround while we wait for a patch via the PlayStation Network to fix the problem once and for all.

The issue occurs when your PS3 indicates you have insufficient hard drive space, even if you know you have more than enough room. You’ll have to change the amount of space on your hard drive by 700MB. You can do this by installing another PS3 game, downloading a game demo, removing downloadable content, or adding/removing music or movies from your hard drive.

The goal is to change the available hard drive space - try different variations. Once you’ve made the changes, try installing Prototype again. If you still cannot install the game, we recommend you contact Activision support.

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  1. DeanoIV

    • 12:51am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    Any game that does this sounds not very well ported to me so it's a good job i'm not getting this game. it looks rubbish anyways.

  2. higgos22

    • 12:52am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    wow wtf

    id be so cbf

    i spose id delete a movie then once i install it id put the movie back on

    would that work? could i delete a say 750mb movie instal prtotype and put the movie back on?

  3. gabriel1985

    • 12:52am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    no Probs here : )

  4. codpieceface

    • 1:02am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    bought it yesterday ....installed fine. its an awsome game

  5. iDerek759

    • 1:19am EDT - June 11th, 2009

     Hmm, maybe it's a good thing I waited out on this game. I'll wait for the patch.

  6. chumdiddy

    • 1:34am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    Game looks horrible anyway. I'll pass for sure.

  7. jloca88

    • 1:54am EDT - June 11th, 2009

     yup i was really piss when that happen to but all i did was delete a couple of demos that i had n it worked but its really anoying when a brand new game has this kind of problem

  8. Farseye

    • 1:57am EDT - June 11th, 2009

     The game is freakin awesome, i recommend you all go out and buy it now, otherwise try it out some other way.

  9. Sonan

    • 1:57am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    Hahaha WOW! I thought game installs were a thing of the past since most companies use the PS3 as the lead platform.

    HOW did this error escape testing?!

  10. SolidDrake86

    • 2:03am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    Wow what a lazy port. This game looks like @&*# compared to inFamous

  11. Kopkiwi

    • 2:24am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    How does this sort of error not get picked up before release?

  12. -Deadpool-

    • 2:38am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    Sounds like the same sort of thing Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction had on release too. Not too big of a drama, just needed to install something else.

  13. Alpha2

    • 2:39am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    Game install still happen because people USE the Harddrive for what it was meant to be used for: GAMES. It's not just there to look pretty.

    As for how the error happened, it's clearly not happening to everyone, in some cases it would seem to be a very random error since no one has the same size harddrive depending on what you have installed or stored. Just the fact that they discovered changing the content of the drive would fix it seems incredibly lucky. it is a stupid error but atleast it's one with a fairly easy work around.

  14. supamariobrotha

    • 2:40am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    this game is GARBAGE!!!! the ign review really helped me dodge a bullet now i can save the money i was gonna use on prototype to get the conduit later this month

  15. Mo-green28

    • 2:51am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    My copy had no troubles

  16. ptmww3

    • 3:57am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    this game same gener as infamous, if you have prototype instead of infamous...shame on you!

  17. SpyroViper

    • 4:20am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    Gotta love Activision's testing team.

  18. terminator12259

    • 4:22am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    i have a better fix dont get the game and get inFamous instead

  19. O_G_H

    • 5:43am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    Whoa.  Confirms a suspicion I had about porting.  I knew this game was trouble.

  20. lordAlucard | sympozium_666

    • 5:51am EDT - June 11th, 2009

    I have a good feeling that this game was half baked lol typical Activi$ion FIRE UP INFAMOUS!!

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    June 9th, 2009
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    Radical Entertainment
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