by Rainier on April 19, 2007 @ 2:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v1.70 system software update for the PS3, delivering features such as the ability to download PSOne titles from Playstation Store (and play it on the PS3), use saved data for PSOne software on the PSP, and adding the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PSOne and PS2 titles. The v3.40 PSP update adds more PSOne title compatibility, and a change to the method of managing certificates.
by Rainier on March 28, 2007 @ 1:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v3.30 PSP firmware update, adding new features such as display thumbnails under RSS Channel, expanded support for PlayStation Network-downloaded PSOne games, support for displaying thumbnails for files in the VIDEO folder, and the option to set Disc-Load speed to Fast or Normal.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As promised, Sony has released the v1.60 system software update for the PS3, delivering features such as Folding@home connectivity, enhanced downloading of content from the PS Store, support for Bluetooth keyboards and mice, and an optional full QWERTY on-screen keyboard for text entry.
by Rainier on March 20, 2007 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced that the next system software update for the PS3 will be available March 22, delivering features such as Folding@home connectivity, enhanced downloading of content from the PS Store, support for Bluetooth keyboards and mice, and an optional full QWERTY on-screen keyboard for text entry.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 11:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The PS3 has received yet another new firmware update, adding the ability to increase your chat window, support for compatible USB camera, and presumably a few security tweaks. If you read Japanese, here's
the full fix list...
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v3.11 PSP firmware update, and while details are still sketchy, it adds a Game Reset feature fixing compatibility issues for certain PlayStation Network titles (such as R-Type). Of course this update currently only applies to North America and Asia, as the PS3 is not out yet in Europe.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 10:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The PS3 has now received a new update, optimizing compatibility for unspecified PlayStation 2 titles. If you read Japanese, here's
the full fix list...
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2007 @ 5:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v3.10 PSP firmware update, adding an optional Conserve Memory feature for your Internet browser when viewing a Web page with a larger amount of data, as well as a Dynamic Normalizer providing automatic volume adjustment. Sony is also promoting a new
PSP download service currently offering the Killzone demo but in next few weeks Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 are expected.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2007 @ 2:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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...
by Rainier on Dec. 13, 2006 @ 1:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As with the PSP, Sony seems to be releasing new PS3 firmware revisions in rapid succession. In its mere 3 weeks of existence, the PS3 has now received its fourth update, addressing an issue with PS2 titles requiring access to the HD (Final Fantasy XI for instance), as well as updating various PSOne and PS2 backwards compatibility titles. If you read Japanese, here's
the full fix list...
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2006 @ 2:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As with the PSP, Sony seems to be releasing new PS3 firmware revisions in rapid succession. In its mere 3 weeks of existence, the PS3 has now received its third update, addressing various issues such as 1080i problems, support for more USB devices, a restore system setting option, an HD backup utility, HDMI output format setting added, and now supports Bluetooth media remote. If you read Japanese, here's
the full fix list...
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v3.00 update for its PSP firmware, removing the UMD game auto-loading, but most importantly adding the ability to play PSOne games on your PSP, but only downloadable through the PS3s PlayStation Store. Nine titles will be available later today, including Resident Evil: Director's Cut, Hot Shots Golf 2 and Tekken 2. You will also be able to use the PSP to control the Blu-Ray and remote access media on your PS3 (music and photos).
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2006 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v2.81 update for its PSP firmware, available in Japan, Europe and North America, adding the ability to download video and images through RSS, AAC support with the .3gp extension, and various other tweaks. A new World Tour Soccer 06 demo is now also available for download. Support for the playback of content stored in [MUSIC], [PICTURE] and [VIDEO] folders at the root level of Memory Stick Duo media.
by Rainier on June 1, 2006 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released yet another new update for its PSP firmware, bringing it to v2.71 for the Japanese, North American and European PSP editions. The new update adds a few small tweaks, like the ability to download demos (LocoRoco and Kazou, a sudoku game) directly onto your Memory Stick Duo through the PSP browser, as well as Location Free player and Portable TV support, allowing you to watch news and follow the World Cup action on the go.
by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 4:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tomorrow Sony will roll out a new firmware update for the PSP, which will give user access various browser enhancements such as Flash compatibility, and the ability to save audio content from RSS channels to a Memory Stick. More importantly the new update will allow PSP user to freely download demos off the internet, previously only available at PlayStation Spots, starting with the debut of a LocoRoco demo. Needless to say the new firmware will also plug holes in its overall security.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2006 @ 2:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The
March issue of PSM reveals that Sony is working on a new firmware update for the PSP which will give user access to Sony Mail. The built-in e-mail program will use the unique ID number assigned to each PSP at manufacture to eliminate a potentially confusing server setup. The program won't require users to access a web site, but will let them choose a unique user name to associate with their PSP's ID. The PSM article also reveals that somewhere down the road Sony plans to release a GPS peripheral as well as a suite of UMD map packs.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2005 @ 3:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has released yet another new update for its PSP firmware, bringing it to v2.60 for the Japanese, North American and European PSP editions. The new v2.60 update adds Windows Media Audio (WMA) audio support, RSS Channel has been added as a feature under Network, copyright-protected video data can now be downloaded directly to a Memory Stick Duo, and volume adjustment has been added.
by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2005 @ 8:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released yet another new update for its PSP firmware, bringing it to v2.50. Currently only valid for Japanese PSP's, Sony did release the previous v2.01 for its North American version. Unlike the previous update, the v2.50 does address more than just security flaws, and allows you to watch TV and movies remotely over the net through their LocationFree Base Station, view DRM protected files saved on Memory Stick Duos, save text from the Internet browser, and also set the date and time via the net.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Sony has released a new v2.01 update for its PSP firmware for the, currently only Japanese, PSP, in reponse to a v2.0 security loophole discovered by an amateur programmer. While the v2.0 crack was not intended to be malicious another group of PSP users quickly jumped on the bandwagon and released a a fake patch which will "brick your PSP and void the warranty," according to
PSPUpdates.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 1:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has finally released its 2.0 firmware update for PSP users in North America. The software is downloadable through the Network Update feature on the PSP, and requires 16MB of free space on the PSP’s Memory Stick Pro Duo to download. New features are: web browser, additional photo formats, 4:3 screenmode, wallpapers, and several extra audo formats.