by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2016 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft announced Clubs, Looking for Group, Achievement Rarity, Group Messaging and more will start to roll out to the broader community on Xbox One and the Xbox app on Windows 10, iOS, and Android devices.
by Rainier on March 25, 2015 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony will release system software update v2.5, codenamed Yukimura, for PS4 on Thursday, March 26, adding the Suspend/Resume feature as well as various other tweaks.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2014 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony will release system software update v2.0, codenamed Masamune, for PS4 on on Tuesday, October 28, adding the Share Play features as well as various other tweaks.
by Rainier on April 29, 2014 @ 7:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony will release system software update version 1.70 for PS4 on April 30, delivering new features that expand the social connectivity options and make it easier for gamers to share their experiences in a more meaningful way.
by Rainier on June 21, 2013 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this week Sony released a new firmware (v4.45) update for the PS3, but unfortunately something went terribly wrong as user were reporting that after applying the update their console was not functioning properly anymore.
by Adam Pavlacka on July 24, 2012 @ 1:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Astro Gaming's A50 wireless headset officially debuted today, though it was not a flawless launch. The initial batch of units have an audio drop bug that manifests itself at random times. We confirmed the bug in our review hardware. While minor, it is noticeably present throughout all types of use.
by Rainier on June 25, 2012 @ 6:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony is about to release a new v4.20 PS3 firmware, which includes a few minor updates in order to strengthen functionality and improve your overall experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2012 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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PS Vita incorporates a 5-inch multi-touch organic light emitting diode as the front display and a unique multi-touch pad on the rear. Together with the front touch screen and the rear touch pad, PS Vita offers new game play experiences, allowing users to interact directly with games in three dimension-like motion, through "touch, grab, trace, push and pull" finger motions.
by Rainier on May 19, 2011 @ 12:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yesterday we reported that a page on Rockstar's support site dedicated to PS3 overheating issues mysteriously disappeared. The Q&A in question flatout blamed the security checks in the new v3.61 firmware for the problem, saying it had already received multiple complaints. Shortly there after the page was pulled, and now both Rockstar and Sony have issued a joint statement stating the exact opposite.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2011 @ 10:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony is about to release a new v3.56 PS3 firmware, which is a minor update that adds a security patch.No further details where provided.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2011 @ 1:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony announced that it will soon be rolling out the v6.37 system software update for PSP, which "is a minor update that improves system software stability during use of some features." No other specifics were revealed...
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2010 @ 3:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v3.50 PS3 firmware, that includes Facebook Integration, and the ability for users to send claim reports directly from the XMB for inappropriate behavior.
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2010 @ 1:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v3.42 PS3 firmware, that includes additional security features (most likely to block the recent to Jailbreak mod chip). No other details were provided...
by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony is about to release a new v3.41 PS3 firmware, which will add recommendations for games and videos on PlayStation Store. When you're browsing through the details of a particular title, you’ll see a new “You May Like” section on the right-hand side. This section lists additional items based on the purchases of other PlayStation Network members who have purchased the item you’re currently looking at.
by Rainier on June 28, 2010 @ 6:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony is about to release a new v3.40 PS3 and v6.30 PSP firmware, adding the PlayStation Plus subscription service package, enhancements to the connection between users’ PlayStation Network and Facebook accounts and other new features.
by Rainier on April 21, 2010 @ 8:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony is about to release a new v3.30 PS3 firmware, a mandatory update, which will see some new sorting options within Trophies, and preps the PS3 for some upcoming new features, including 3D stereoscopic gaming
by Rainier on March 29, 2010 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The next system software update for the PS3 will be released on April 1, 2010, and, citing security concerns, will disable the “Install Other OS” feature that was available on the PS3 systems prior to the current slimmer models, launched in September 2009.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2009 @ 10:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed a few days ago, Sony has released a new v3.15 PS3 firmware, optional, update, which has two key features; a Data Transfer Utility to easily transfer all of your saved data from one PS3 to another, and the ability to play PSP “minis” on a PS3 system.
by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2009 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony is about to release a new v3.15 PS3 firmware, optional, update, which has two key features; a Data Transfer Utility to easily transfer all of your saved data from one PS3 to another, and the ability to play PSP “minis” on a PS3 system.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2009 @ 12:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony announced the availability of the v6.20 system software update for PSP, which adds the Digital Comics Reader, although the service itself won't launch until December, and the ability to Export video/photo playlists.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2009 @ 4:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony is about to release a new v3.10 PS3 firmware update, which incorporates
Facebook so you have the option for the PS3 to automatically update your Facebook News Feed with Trophy and PlayStation Store activity.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony is about to release a new v3.10 PS3 firmware update, which incorporates
Facebook so you have the option for the PS3 to automatically update your Facebook News Feed with Trophy and PlayStation Store activity. This update also enables developers to set specific criteria in their titles to publish additional game information to your News Feed. You can then check out your updates, and those of your friends, on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media favorites.
by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2009 @ 7:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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One of most features the PS3 community has been requested for, quite a while, is cross game chat, and while the last few firmware updates have been rather limited in new features, that might change shortly if we may believe Naughty Dog. On the official PlayStation forum, a Naughty Dog developer 'ReklissAbandon'
let it slip that "Not to mention that the next PS3 firmware update is going to allow cross game chat." Sony will probably not be too happy about the "leak" of that information, but the fans will rejoice.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2009 @ 5:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony announced that it will release the v6.10 system software update for PSP in preparation for the launch of PSPgo. Some of the new features are the ability to use a bluetooth mobile device to connect to the internet, SensMe music application, and various Media Go enhancements
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last night Microsoft revealed that it would be pushing live a minor firmware update for the Xbox 360, which in the meantime is already available for download. There are no new features or changes in this update however, it is merely in preparation for additional system enhancements (Facebook/Twitter/Last.FM) that will arrive later this year.
