PSP System Software Update Firmware Version 4.00

The official Playstation Blog has hit us with some Playstation Portable firmware version 4.00. They say its going to be released soon and will feature Google Internet search directly to the Cross Media Bar.
“This new upgrade replicates the Google Internet search experience, delivering the same search results that you’d get at www.google.com. And with a [...]


PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.36

Our friends over at the TheSixthAxis have spotted a new rumor regarding the next firmware update now believed to be firmware version 3.36 instead of firmware version 2.4.
“Don’t get too excited if you see a new firmware notification on your PS3 in the next few days. A minor update (2.36) is set for release shortly.”
So [...]


Firmware 2.4 won’t be coming this week

The latest reports are suggesting that firmware version 2.4 won’t be available this week. Firmware 2.4 is on its way but no one knows when it will be released.
Jeff Rubenstein has responded to playstationlifestyle.net with:
“You know the drill - a few days before firmware updates, we give you the lowdown. That hasn’t changed.”
So i guess [...]


More evidence that 2.40 will have in-game XMB

Even more evidence that firmware version 2.40 will contain the most wanted feature, in-game Xross Media Bar.
Moderators and EA employee’s are all confirming that 2.4 will indeed have in-game XMB. Take a look at the following screen grabs.
A moderator of NeoGAF started the revival thread for the in-game XMB rumor:

Not only that but an Electronic [...]


Firmware version 2.4 rumors

There are a lot of rumors around reporting what will be in the upcoming 2.4 firmware update. The first rumor i came across is that the firmware will be released sometime in june - around the sametime as Metal Gear Solid 4 is released. Multiple sources have stated this so its most likely we will [...]


Firmware version 2.4 to have in-game XMB

There are severals reports saying that the long awaited in-game XMB will be included in Sony’s next Playstation 3 firmware update that will take the number to 2.4.
“We aren’t yet 100% sure of the actual release date, but all signs point to sometime in June. We’re guesing that Sony will probably detail 2.40 in the [...]


Firmware version 2.40 could feature in-game XMB

According to the latest rumors, firmware version 2.40 could include the massively wanted in-game Xross Media Bar. So what do we mean by in-game XMB? It means accessing the main menu of the Playstation 3 while playing a game. Why might you want to do this? To message friends, play some of your music, go [...]


PS3 in-game YouTube support possible

IGN reported that a video upload feature that is in the latest 2.35 firmware update to Sony’s Japan only Mainichi Issyo. What this feature does is allows gamers to record a video of their gameplay moments and save the clips to the hard drive or have them upload directly to YouTube.
Mainichi Issyo is the only PS3 [...]


PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.35 is live

Firmware version 2.35 is now available to download. it’s not a major update just a minor that will improve stability of some PS3 titles, we don’t know which titles these are, many had hoped Grand Theft Auto IV.
Al de Leon on the Official Playstation Blog hinted that this firmware update is not releated to GTA IV:
“I [...]


Rumor: Firmware 2.4 to be release in June

Firmware version 2.4 could be released sometime in June, around the same time Metal Gear Solid 4 launches. Firmware version 2.4 will include Playstation trophies, please note that these aren’t the 3D trohpies found in Home, they are 2D trophies on the Cross Media Bar.
“The SDK 2.40 will be available to dev. late in June. The actual [...]


Revamped Playstation Store and Firmware 2.30 will launch April 15

The new revamped Playstation Store and Firmware 2.30 will launch April the 15th, confirmed by Sony. The new Playstation Store will require Firmware 2.30 as the PS Store is now built into the operating system. April 15 will be a big day for Playstation 3 owners and from April 17 the store will resume content [...]


PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.30 details

Sony have released new details regarding Firmware 2.30 which includes DTS-HD Master Audio output for Blu-ray videos. Sony present the new details in a video which was released earlier today, and we also get to see the new revamped Playstation Store in action.
DTS-HD Master Audio is literally bit-for-bit identical to the studio master recording and [...]


PSP System Software Update Firmware Version 3.95 is live

The PSP Firmware Version 3.95 is now live, you can download this by connecting to the internet via the PSP. Version 3.95 introduces two new features, the first being able to customize your control settings in PSP PSone settings. And last but not least, is the ability to turn off the PS3 or leave it [...]


What does Firmware 2.20 do? Watch the Firmware 2.20 Demo

Turned your PS3 on and got prompted to download the latest 2.20 System Software Update? Have no idea what it does? Watch the following video.
Eric Lempel takes us on a tour to show off some of the new features in the Firmware 2.20 update and how to use them.
The PSP as a romote is something i’ve [...]


PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.20 now available

I recently posted about Sonys latest update to it’s Playstation 3 firmware, which is currently 2.20. Yes thats right version 2.20 is now available to download, so when you sign into PSN and try and access any of the network, you will be promptly asked to upgrade to the latest version.
So what exactly is included [...]