Tag: Firmware Updates - Page 9
Rumour Playstation 3 Getting Cross-Game Chat Before October Ends
A reliable source of video game blog VG247
com</a> claims that the Playstation 3 will get another firmware update before October is out: this time including the most requested Playstation 3 feature — cross-game chat. Apparently the feature will be included in update 3.10. VG247 seem pretty damn confident about their source. The timing also...
News Graphic Designer's XMB Ideas Take A Step Even Closer To The Awesome
Last time we posted about YouTube user "tubescorch" we thought his ideas for an improved XMB were really good
With his updated video embedded above, we've convinced ourselves this is how the XMB has to be. Seriously. Sony really should get this guy on the phone and get him working internally solely on the user interface. The ideas he's presenting...
News Playstation 3 Firmware 3.01 Is Available Now
Y'all heads up, there's a new Playstation 3 firmware online
Entitled 3.01 it's not a mandatory update so we're not sure entirely what the thing does. Perhaps it fixes those Uncharted problems people were having? Perhaps it fixes the friends list? We don't know, we're updating as we type. Answers on a postcard if you have a clue.
News Playstation 3 Becomes Bigger Than The Mac... For BBC Content
The Playstation 3's latest firmware 3
0 added BBC iPlayer functionality to the XMB. Guess which platform has just become bigger than the Mac for streaming iPlayer content. That's right, the Playstation 3. The Playstation 3 owning iPlayer user base has in fact grown to 10% since the icon was added to the XMB. Proof that if you optimise your content...
News Sony Has "No Plans" To Support All PS3 Games With New Firmware
Despite what we reported via Engadget yesterday, Sony has claimed that there is no plan to launch a patch to make all PS3 games 3D capable
While they are "conducting a technological investigation" to see if it's possible, it's certainly not in their plans yet. It's probably more reasonable to assume that the 3D technology will come in the...
News Sony Are Looking Into Firmware 3.0 Issues
If you're having difficulty finding Uncharted unplayable due to the Firmware 3
0 then fear not. Sony are looking deeply into the problem."Rest assured that we are looking into the matter and will provide an update here as soon as possible," Sony's Patrick Seybold wrote. "We apologize for any inconvenience, as it's our mission to...
News Let's Watch A Video Of Someone Playing Wipeout HD In 3D Without 3D Glasses
3D cinema systems may be a long way away from breaking through into the household, but that's not stopping Sony from leading the line when it comes to the latest technology advancement
They already have software modifications running in Wipeout HD among other games to get the Playstation 3 producing full 3D cinema effects. Engadget were able to...
News Firmware 3.0 Sadly Causing Game Freezing In Uncharted
Have you just bought a PS3 Slim, anxiously updated to Firmware 3
0 before jumping into Uncharted: Drakes Fortune. You're perspiring with excitement we imagine, you've heard so much of the Playstation 3's best title and are eager to run through the campaign. But oh. Issues. That's right, reports on Playstation's forums are reporting of some massive...
News Playstation 3 Firmware 3.0 Is Out Now Y'all!
If you've turned on your PS3 this morning (or perhaps a swanky new PS3 Slim) you might have noticed your system telling you to update
That's because Firmware 3.0 is now available folks. The update adds a few new bits and bobs of functionality including the BBC iPlayer for the UK, animated themes for everyone and the rather handy "What's...
News EA Respond To Playstation 3 Cross Game Chat Drama
Yesterday, while we were busy panicking over servers and the whatnot, there was a storm brewing in world Playstation
An anonymous N4G blogger known as Super_Secret supposedly leaked the reason for the lack of one of Playstation's most demanded features: cross game chat. The reason Super_Secret's claims were given credence were because of his past...
News Playstation 3 Firmware 3.0 Is The Last Major PS3 Update This Year
Playstation Network operations director, Eric Lempel, says that the last major Playstation 3 firmware update this year will be 3
0:"You know, I wouldn't say that or sure just yet because we are working on some things," Lempel told G4. "But this is a big and significant update, so you would be correct to assume that [it's the last...
News GamesCom 09: Further Details On Firmware 3.0
Hey y'all, are you all still excited about the new features coming to the XMB via Firmware 3
0</a>? We know we are. How'd you like to see a little bit more about what the new firmware can do, plus get a quick look at some alternative animated themes? You would? Hit the play button above!
News GamesCom 09: Playstation 3 Firmware Update 3.0 Makes The XMB A Bit Sexier
Sony have announced a Firmware Upgrade for the Playstation 3 at GamesCom today, coming into affect soon
The upgrade includes the ability for animated themes, a "What's New" section and a genuinely more streamlined XMB experience. The full list of upgrades are included after the jump. Whats New The Information Board will be...
News GamesCom 09: Playstation Network Paves The Way For... Dare We Say It?
The Playstation Network is going down today
Today is Sony's conference at GamesCom. Dare we make a link? Apparently it's for "maintenance" but note, the downtime will coincide minute to minute exactly against Sony's press conference. What could it mean? Seriously, what could it mean? We have hours until we find out.
Hype's a funny thing
It used to be that people got hyped up on games and consoles. Now they get hyped over firmware upgrades, touting unachievable lists and moaning when they don't materialise. Still, the fact that people get so excited over their system is a testment to both Sony's platform and the interest in it from consumers. So we'll let...
News Firmware 2.80 Stabilises Some Bits & Bobs, Does Nothing Much Else
We warned you yesterday that we doubted Firmware 2
80 would do anything particularly new</a> or amazing. We hope you didn't get your hopes up because we'd hate to have to say "told you so". The firmware update, which should be out sometime today, will improve the quality of playback to some Playstation 3 software. Stop weeping at the...
News Playstation Firmware Update 2.80 Available June 24th
Apparently confirming a series of rumours from throughout the day, ThatGamingSite are reporting that Firmware 2
80 for the Playstation 3 will be available at some point over the next 24 hours. While the update is reported to just be a minor fix, some are touting a "major feature" will be added. We say, don't get your hopes up and wait for...
News PS3 Firmware v2.76 Doesn't Really Add Anything New
For anyone that switched on their PS3 this morning, you might have noticed a prompt to update your system
The firmware update v2.76 adds no new functionality, merely is an update to improve performance. We expect the next full firmware update to be at E3 in some form.
News PSP Firmware 5.50 Makes It Just That Little Bit More Like The PS3, Information Board Added
Y'know the Information Board on the PS3? That ticker in the top-right that no-one reads keeps you up to date with all the happenings of World Playstation (they should totally just stream the contents of PushSquare instead - Ed)
Well now you can get it on the PSP as part of Firmware 5.50. There's also some kids safety stuff. Hurrah. "Read all...
News Playstation 3 Firmware 2.70 Is Launched, Includes 16-Player Text Chat
Playstation 3 firmware 2
70 has finally arrived (as it was rumoured to this week) and includes a host of new features. You now have the ability to create text chat parties from the XMB and invite your friends. These text chat parties can be used while in game and can include up to 16 people. The firmware update also allows you to backup movies...
News PS3 Firmware 2.7 Will Probably Make An Appearance This Week
One of the things on our GDC '09 wishlist was that we'd get details on the next firmware update for Playstation 3
Apparently that's looking almost certain right now. The first hint is in the Resistance 2 DLC reveal we published yesterday. One of the new features claims to allow players to enjoy Co-Op locally, whilst still logging scores for their...
News Forums Speculate On Playstation 3 Firmware Update 2.7
We seriously recommend you take this with a pinch of salt but we thought we'd highlight it all the same
Why? Because true or not we think there are some good ideas on this list that Sony would do well to listen to. Over on GameTrailers forums, a supposed "employee" of Sony's R&D department has apparently "leaked" the list of...
