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PlayStation 3

Platform(s): PlayStation 3
Genre: Hardware
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment
Release Date: Nov. 17, 2006 (US), March 23, 2007 (EU)

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Sony Releases v1.50 PS3 Firmware Update

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2007 @ 2:44 a.m. PST

At the heart of PS3 is the Cell Broadband Engine, one of the most advanced computer processors in the world, that enables massive floating point calculation, and Blu-ray Disc (BD) drive, providing a High Definition (1080p) next-generation gaming and movie experience in the home, as well as up to 50 GB of data capacity.
A few PS3 firmware revisions in rapid succession! The PS3 has now received a new update, adding compatibility for the Sony-developed Edy payment system, allowing users to hook up a magnetic scanner through USB and use their credit card for online purchases. A few other minor tweaks, such as additional security, have also been implemented. If you read Japanese, here's the full fix list...
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