PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.53
So the PS3 System Software Update Version 2.53 has been released but no one knew exactly what it did. Here’s the full list of fixes/additions.
Users
You now have an option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content. This option is available when you turn off the system [...]
PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.52
News has broke out regarding the latest PS3 firmware update 2.52. This will be a minor update and will be coming very shortly. This update includes the following:
The playback quality of some PS3 format software has been improved.
A text entry issue that occurs when using the on-screen keyboard, USB keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard with some [...]
PS3 Firmware 2.51 to fix 2.50 Forcing 60Hz Problems
The next Playstation 3 firmware update, believed to be 2.51 will fix the black and white issues 2.50 has. This is because 2.50 forces your TV to 60Hz.
This problem is apparently to do with older TV’s and does not affect HDTV’s or some models of PS3, one PR user said that it can be corrected [...]
Hidden Firmware 2.50 addition
Sony are good at this, sneaking in additions without mentioning them. It seems that the latest firmware 2.50 adds the ability to allow multiple bluetooth devices.
So if you wanted to have another bluetooth device prior to the 2.50 update you would have to remove the current one from your PS3 and sync the new one [...]
Updates features for firmware 2.50
Sony has listed all the update features for PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.50.
An update to the PS3 system software was released on October 15, 2008. If you update your PS3 system, the system software version will be 2.50 and the following features will be updated. In order to download PS3 system software version [...]
PSP System Software Update Firmware Version 5.00
The next Playstation Portable firmware update 5.00 will add a host of new features. Eric Lempel, Director, PlayStation Network Operations has informed readers that firmware version 5.00 will add the ability to to sign up to the Playstation Netowork, manage your account and access the Playstation Store using your PSP. This will all be accessible [...]
PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.50
Eric Lempel, Director, PlayStation Network Operations has informed readers on the Playstation.Blog with information on the next Playstation 3’s firmware update 2.50. Here’s the lowdown.
Support for the PS3 Official Bluetooth Headset
PlayStation Trophies interface enhancements - This update makes sharing and comparing your trophies with your friends even easier.
Friend status - Offline friends on your Friends [...]
PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.42 live
PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.42 is now live. Official word from Sony:
Just wanted to give everyone a quick heads up that a PS3 firmware update (v2.42) is now available for download. This update improves the playback quality of some PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation format software.
Apparently it appears that Trophies have been optimized and [...]
Features Firmware 2.5 needs
Firmware 2.40 (or 2.41 for some people) was a fantastic upgrade, in fact, it’s the best firmware release we’ve had so far (apart from a few problems, so lets call it 2.41). Lets identify whats missing and needed in the next Firmware upgrade presuming its firmware 2.5 if there are no small updates in between.
In [...]
[Update]PSP Firmware update 4.05 out now.
Early today the 4.05 firmware for the PSP was announced to be released soon.
It would contain some new visualizers for music playback.But we all know how Sony is with firmware updates for the PSP and PS3, there are always a few hidden feaures as well. We’ll see what we bump into.
Update:
playstationlifestyle.net Announced that 4.05 is [...]
Why firmware 2.40 bricked PS3’s
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has sent ThreeSpeech the following statement regarding firnware 2.40 bricking certain Playstation 3’s.
“The PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) system software version 2.41 is now available for update from July 8, 2008. With this update, we have fixed the problem that prevented a limited number of PS3s from activating properly after updating to version 2.40, [...]
PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.41 live
The PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.41 is now live. Eric Lempel reported this on the Playstation.Blog:
“Hi, everyone. As many of you know, we released PS3 firmware update v2.40 last week, but had to take it offline temporarily because, for a limited number of users, the XMB wouldn’t display after the update was installed. [...]
PSN downtime = firmware 2.41?
As you may know the Playstation Network is going to be down today for ‘maintenance’ but we think firmware 2.41 will be release and agree with the latest 2.41 rumors.
We’ve tried contacting relevant people, asking them if its anything to do with firmware 2.41 and one responded with an answer that looks promising:
“you will have [...]
PS3 System Software Firmware 2.41 this Wednesday?
Playstation 3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.41 is rumoured to be coming as early as this Wednesday the 9th of July 2008.
According to CVG:
According to customer support, firmware version 2.41, which should be clear of all errors, will out “midweek”, although Sony is yet to make an official announcement to confirm that.
Lets hope this [...]
Firmware 2.40 pulled offline due to problems
If your a lucky individual who successfully installed firmware 2.40 with no problems you won’t have any problems to come. There are a number of reports saying that they’ve had problems with firmware 2.4, saying that this firmware upgrade has ‘bricked’ their Playstation 3’s meaning it won’t boot up.
Sony’s Patrick Seybold Director, Corporate Communications & [...]
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