• ps3

    Yup, New PS3 Firmware On The Way

    While these don't seem to be as frequent - or exciting - as they once were, some people still look forward to the release of the latest PS3 firmware. This news is for those people. More »
    05/13/09
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    Comment by akumaserge: "the playback quality of some PS3 format software" aka will update some of the ps1 and ps2 emulation... for the... 19 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    New PlayStation 3 Firmware Adds Photo Gallery, Smile Sorting, More DivX Support

    Your PlayStation 3 is about to graduate to version 2.60, as new firmware for the console is coming soon (read: actually really soon). What's it add? New multimedia features and "guest access." More »
    01/20/09
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    Comment by TheMissingLinkonPSN: How about something useful? Like, private in-game chat ala Xbox Live's party system? I guess they would need to make... 20 Responses | Other threads

  • firmware watch

    Extra Boring PS3 Firmware Update Hits. The sequel to PlayStation 3 firmware 2.51 has been launched, with the latest chapter in the saga (2.52) speeding its way to hard drives as we speak. What's new? Two things according to Sony: a fix for a text entry issue with some titles and a note that "the playback quality of some PS3 format software has been improved." What software? Got me. Sony hasn't responded to our request for clarification, but we think it's a safe guess that LittleBigPlanet runs a little bit better.
    11/04/08
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    Comment by Dope boy hero - on a sabbatical.: Hey Sony, why don't you release a firmware update for software emulation of PS2 games for my 40GB huh? I... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • firmware watch

    PSP Firmware 5.01 Coming Soon, Terribly Unexciting. Sony informs us via the official PlayStation.blog that new PSP firmware is coming and coming soon. You'll really only care if you're an owner of a 8 GB or 16 GB variety Memory Stick PRO Duo, which wasn't being properly recognized by the new PSP accessible Store. We were hoping for control over nuclear launch codes and such. Perhaps next firmware...
    10/21/08
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    Comment by Dragoonkin: I suppose I could be the first one to mention that I doubt most people with a 16 gig Memory... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    PS3 2.5 Is Up - Please, stop e-mailing us. Please. Firmware 2.5 is up and ready for download on the PSN, and, as advertised, brings Flash 9 support. We'd urge you to go download it, but since whatever you're reading this on right now probably does Flash already, there's no rush.
    10/14/08
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    Comment by Noks415: Best part about 2.5? You can now watch vids on Hulu! 5 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    PS3 Firmware 2.5 Gets Flash 9

    Klytus, I'm bored. What play thing can you offer me today? How about Flash 9 support for your PlayStation 3? Sony's 'unofficial' PlayStation 3 blog ThreeSpeech has new details on the upcoming firmware 2.5 update for the PS3. On top of all of the nifty new features listed yesterday, their update on the topic indicates that the console's Flash support is getting kicked up several notches. More »
    10/14/08
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    Comment by Tyber_Zann: So I can play flash games on my PS3 finally? OH GOD YES. (and maybe some flash porn) 5 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    PS3 2.43? Nothing To See Here, Move Along, Move Along

    So some of you are downloading PS3 firmware version 2.43, are you? Good for you! Thing is, unless you own a Japanese PS3, it's a completely pointless exercise. The update's mandatory for Japanese consoles only. Yes, if you manually hit "system update" in your XMB it'll pop up, and you can download it, but you don't need to download it. Unless you've got a Japanese PS3, it won't do squat. We clear? Excellent. More »
    09/16/08
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    Comment by VladMalice: Too many updates for the PS3 IMO. It always takes me about an hour to download then 15 minutes to... 22 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation portable

    PSP Online Access: Shit Just Got Real

    Good news, fans of the internet. The PSP will be getting direct access to the PlayStation Store this fall, eliminating the need to travel through the tubes via your PlayStation 3 or PC to secure downloadable goodies for Sony's handheld. According to a report from IGN, a future firmware update will let PSP owners surf the store from the comfort of their toilets or local coffee houses, making theme-grabbing a breeze. More »
    09/02/08
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    Comment by Kirbysuperstar: "Note that "select", because it looks like not every title will make the jump online via your PS3." Come ooooon Phantasy... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • psp

    PSP Firmware 4.05 - Yup, another PSP firmware update's on the horizon! Exciting, no? This one's due "soon", and seems designed solely to spite Robbie Bach and his anti-PSP-as-a-music-player sentiments, as it's geared towards making your PSP music-playing experience just that little bit more pleasurable, which it will do by adding some new visualizers for music playback, "among other features". And by "other", pretty sure they mean "you won't notice them".
    07/14/08
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    Comment by Synthemesc: @JojoTheSlayer: I'm inclined to believe that is not far from the truth. All in all though I'd rather not lug... more » | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    SCEE Explains Firmware 2.40 Problems, Says Everything OK Now

    PlayStation 3 firmware update 2.41, a fix for the problem-plagued 2.40, is officially live now, and SCEE has released an official statement explaining just what happned: More »
    07/08/08
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    Comment by edum: I'm loving this update, though it really is nothing planet shattering, as expected. It's features are rather nice though, I've... more » | Other threads

  • 2.40

    2.40 Fix Coming "Midweek"

    Sony's big 2.40 update for the PS3 has been down since the middle of last week, following some issues a few users had while trying to install the firmware. When, then, can we expect a fix? Around the same time this week, if Sony's customer support are to be believed. They say that firmware 2.41 - which will fix the busted 2.40 - will be out "midweek". Unless they're making that up, an official announcement from Sony on the matter should turn up later today. More »
    07/07/08
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    Comment by Zta: Oh, 2.41 is already available =) more » | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    Sony Pulls PS3 2.40 Firmware After Reported Problems

    The release of PlayStation 3 firmware 2.40 last night seems to have caused a wide number of issues for those who updated to the new release, as we reported earlier. It now appears that Sony has since pulled the newest update, reverting back to firmware 2.36 as the most recent available version. We were just prompted to download version 2.36 after having skipped the most recent pair of PS3 software updates. More »
    07/02/08
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    Comment by LarinaDryope: Anybody know how to revert to your old firm ware? more » | Other threads

  • things you can stop sending us

    2.40 Firmware Now Out - Yeah, we got it. Thanks. As promised, and advertised, Sony have released firmware 2.40 for the PS3. Go knock yourselves out.
    07/01/08
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    Comment by Amazon_Chris: @domain: Hold down the PS button instead of tapping it, that brings up the old menu. more » | Other threads

  • PS3 2.40

    Rumor: Full 2.40 Revisions List Leaked, Due Around E3

    According to CVG, the much-hyped PS3 firmware update to 2.40 - the one that'll bring trophies and in-game XMB access - won't be launching "soon". Instead, Sony will be holding it back, and launching it around the time of the company's E3 address in three weeks time. They also claim to have gotten hold of the final list of features contained within the update. It's a literal list of updates - meaning the exact function of some of them is unclear - but hey, use your imagination. More »
    06/25/08
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    Comment by TheIrishNinja: i want so bad for this to be true, but ive been duped too much over the last year or... more » | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    PS3 Firmware 2.36 Live - They promised it, it's now here, you may as well go download the latest PS3 firmware update (2.36), which - again, as promised - brings improved "system stability when playing select PlayStation format software titles". Let us know whether that means "PS1" or "GTA IV".
    06/17/08
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    Comment by DuctTape: @Arelan: Yay, happy ending! I love happy endings. Especially happy endings that result in the playing of videogames. They're the... more » | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    Sony Announces In-Game XMB, Trophies Coming To PS3 Via 2.40 Firmware

    It's official. The next next PlayStation 3 firmware update—version 2.40 for those keeping score at home—will bring in-game access to the Xross Media Bar (XMB) and the addition of "Trophies," a previously rumored feature that looks to emulate Xbox LIVE Achievements. That's our best guess, obviously, as Sony Computer Entertainment America is shy with the details, something it will be providing later. More »
    06/17/08
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    Comment by D4vid--Sn4ke: WOOT WOOT!!!!!!! Finally it's about time that Sony confirmed this for all of us, now we just have to wait... more » | Other threads

  • firmware watch

    PSP Firmware Update Adds Much Needed Googling

    Firmware version 4.00 is due "soon" for the PSP, according to PlayStation Network Operations director Eric Lempell—typically "soon" means within the next few hours in these terms—and while it may not make the handheld a flying breakfast car, it's respectable. The newest update adds Google searches directly from the PSP's XMB, giving gamers on the go another avenue for cheating during pub quizzes. More »
    06/16/08
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    Comment by gencid: How about they make the browser run from the memory stick instead? Its speed and cache memory is ridiculous at... more » | Other threads

  • firmware

    PlayStation 3 Getting 2.35 Firmware "Shortly" (As In Right Now) Eric Lempell, Director of PlayStation Network Operations, writes on the official PlayStation blog that PS3 owners will be downloading new firmware revision any minute starting right now, a "relatively minor" update that will "improve stability of some PS3 titles." Officially, "this upcoming firmware update isn't related to GTA IV" so don't get your hopes up too high, folks!
    05/14/08
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    Comment by Akmed: remember warhawk? required 3 firmwares to make that work. one of them did nothing lol. more » | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    Sony Explains Slow PlayStation Store Speeds

    Sony's new PlayStation Store launched this week with a few hiccups like broken images and long load times. And while all of us expect the service to smooth out soon, Sony has addressed the issues on their forums.
    We are aware that many of you have experienced delays whilst the PS Store's thumbnail icons are being downloaded. This is a temporary consequence of a new system implementation and high global traffic levels, and will be resolved within the next few days.
    I think the big mistake was not including the basic thumbnails in the firmware update, forcing users to download them in real time ala any normal web page getting slammed. But I think I can speak for everyone here when I say, broken or not, it's still loads better than the old store. More »
    04/16/08
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    Comment by thor79: I gotta wonder....will they be ready for the GTA 4 release? A lot of people have been predicting slowness and crashes... more » | Other threads

  • breaking

    PSN Store Makeover Is Live, Broken

    The 2.30 Update is live, and the PSN Store gets a shiny coat of new paint, and the Lair Add-on for standard non-motion controls. The interface is great — so intuitive and easy to use. Biggest gripe: none of the pictures seem to be loading. Well, at least for me. Anyone else?
    04/14/08
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    Comment by boots555: Dude, why would you even use that title, just trying to start a flame war. Maybe you should wait for... more » | Other threads

  • psp

    Make Preparations For PSP Firmware 3.95

    Oh boy! Firmware updates! Sony have just announced that they'll soon be releasing firmware v3.95 for the PSP, an update that will undoubtedly take your good PSP and make it better. It'll be bringing two new features to the portable: custom button configuration for PS1 game playback, and the ability to quit remote play with your PS3 but leave your PS3 running. They may sound insignificant in isolation, but remember, the path to a convenient, labour-free modern lifestyle is littered with baby steps such as these.
    04/08/08
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    Comment by pjbiggums: i cant wait till sony stops making firmwares and leave it to the hackers/gamers more » | Other threads

  • ps3

    PS3 Firmware 2.20 Available Now

    Late March it is. My PS3 just politely informed me that firmware 2.20 is now available, and is dutifully downloading & installing as I type this. In case you need a final reminder, this update brings us a whole bunch of improvements to the PS3's Blu-Ray playback (including Blu-Ray Live), as well as nifty features like letting you use your PSP as a remote control for your PS3 for music playback.
    03/24/08
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    Comment by heero69: @chainlink13: if yu want to have the file on the PS3 you will have to add the .xsub to the... more » | Other threads

  • sony

    PSP Firmware 3.93 Up. After a slight delay, last night's promised PlayStation Portable firmware has gone live. Exciting? Not at all, as the revision is a minor one. But if you're curious about internet radio, download your fool head off!
    03/18/08
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    Comment by joelface: @Frank: i will have to further explore the settings then. more » | Other threads

  • psp

    PSP Firmware Update (3.93) Hits Tomorrow

    Sure does. March 18. Sony just said so. On the gaming side of things, it's a minor one, with only expanded "support for PlayStation Network titles" new to the table. On the internet radio side of things, though, it's a bonanza. Twenty new PSP Internet Radio players will be made available, and will now be categorised by things like genre, making your experience all the easier. The three of you who actually use internet radio on your PSP must be thrilled!
    03/17/08
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    Comment by obikevl: i hav a new psp but can;t play iso games my vision is 3.71 i need help pls wat do... more » | Other threads

  • ps3

    Yes, yes. We know. PS3 Firmware 2.17 just hit and downloading right now! Feel free to chatter about it in the comments section.
    03/12/08
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    Comment by cable83: FWIK, 2.17 is mostly "minor stability improvements" and fixes for PS2 games that use the PS2 HDD (FFXI, Resident Evil,... more » | Other threads

  • nintendo

    Wii Updated To 3.2. If your Wii disc slot is glowing, walk, do not run, to update it. What has changed? Not much from first look. The official Nintendo site writes: "This update does not affect any prominently-used features or menus; however it does provide some behind the scenes updates that will improve system performance." While we haven't tested it, we wouldn't be surprised if the Wii exploit in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is one of those "behind the scenes updates."
    02/25/08
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    Comment by phor11: I'm not disappointed with the Wii even though (like many) I don't play it much. It's not a gimmick, it just... more » | Other threads

  • homebrew scene

    PSP Homebrew Catches Up To 3.80

    My brief stint in the PSP homebrew scene ended abruptly with firmaware 3.80, as testing out the new features involved me rolling back my system to factory settings, but I did learn a few things as I bravely skirted around possible bricking. First, I learned that the homebrew scene is filled with a ton of people, all giving different advice...some of it useful. Secondly, Dark Alex is some sort of god. The PSP homebrew king once removed has just released his 3.80 M33 custom firmware for the handheld, which on top of allowing homebrew applications to run, also enables all of the nifty features of the official 3.80 - PS1 emulation, internet radio, etc. On top of that, this latest firmware enables the network update function directly from dark-alex.org, just as if you were updating over the internet via Sony. A brilliant release from Dark Alex. Hit the link for more details, including the full revision list. More »
    01/14/08
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    Comment by paulsiangg456: Theres is not really any risk. Just charge your PSP battery to 100% and keep your power cable on more » | Other threads

  • sony

    PS3 Is Still The Blu-Ray Player To Buy

    Our sister site Gizmodo just landed the first review of a Blu-ray 1.1 formatted disc—and you may remember that the PS3 just got the 1.1 spec in a recent firmware update. After enjoying new functions like Resident Evil: Extinction's PiP (picture-in-picture) bonus features and comparing the PS3's entire movie experience to that of the only other 1.1 player on the market today (the Panasonic DMP-BD30), their reviewer dropped the gauntlet:
    ...when it came to processing motion, we agreed that the PS3 edged out the Panasonic by a nose.
    And then they went on to praise the PS3 even more: More »
    01/04/08
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    Comment by Sugaray: Let me make a few things clear that noone has cared to touch on(at least with an ounce of truth. I'll... more » | Other threads

  • psone

    PSOne Discs Playable on PSP Via Remote Play

    Rumor has it that the latest firmware updates for the PSP and PS3 have allowed playing of all PSOne discs on the Playstation Portable via the PS3 using remote play. More »
    12/18/07
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    Comment by Ajh: @Treefingers: Yes. I do. That's still no good when there's this thing called bills. On top of... more » | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    PS3 firmware 2.10 is now live for anyone who wishes to add voice modulation, DivX playback and Blu-ray 1.1 capabilities to their PlayStation 3. I got really excited about the prospect of watching the Densha Otoko television series on my Sharp until I remembered those pesky subtitles. More details here.
    12/17/07
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    Comment by kftgr: @myxylplyx: It should work, just try it! @Maldron: Is your router a dd-wrt (<- wiki that) firmware compatible one? If so,... more » | Other threads

  • nintendo

    Wii Firmware Update, Photo Channel "Upgrade" Hits

    Nintendo Wii owners may notice a haunting, pulsing glow emanating from their tiny white consoles tonight, as updated system software and Wii Shop goodies have arrived. The gift-giving feature that allows for Virtual Console games and Wii Ware titles to be sent to online friends is now available via the Wii Shop channel. Version 1.1 of the Photo Channel, which adds personalized icons and removes MP3 support is also live. Upgrading to the newest version of the Photo Channel is optional, for those who want to continue to use their Wiis for MP3 playback. More »
    12/10/07
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    Comment by TStodden: For those who are freaking out about losing MP3 playback support for the Photo Channel 1.1? Download a transcoder program like... more » | Other threads

  • updates

    Sony Attempting Fewer PS3 Firmware Updates And In-Game XMB

    Sony's Eric Lempel is the man behind your PS3 and PSP firmware updates. And anyone who owns a PS3 can tell you, that translates to a lot of work over the past year. So will Sony keep up their intense PS3 firmware update schedule?
    We're trying to certainly cut down on the amount of times we do it. But on occasion when we've got these good features ready to go, let's give them out to the consumers. Let's get them out there. We definitely understand that it does happen frequently and that can be somewhat annoying to some users.
    Honestly, I think these updates will prove more annoying to developers than to gamers. So what about in-game XMB? More »
    12/07/07
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    Comment by rexor0717: Oh, but yea, updates don't bother me. I like knowing Sony is doing something. Prefer to not get left out. more » | Other threads

  • update

    Xbox 360 Fall Update, Details Announced, Brings DivX

    We've already covered details at least twice about the upcoming Xbox 360 fall update, but Microsoft has just released the (almost) final, mega press release with all the details. The big news? DivX support. Here's the complete list of updates, with brief descriptions for easy digestion: More »
    11/30/07
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    Comment by Bluecell: Video Marketplace on the 11th. HOORAY. more » | Other threads

  • psp

    PSP Firmware Tiptoes To 3.73

    Prepare to be underwhelmed, as the latest firmware addition to the PlayStation Portable jumps from 3.72 to 3.73. What thrilling additions have inspired the hundredths jump to 3.73? According to Sony, the "operation of the UMD drive has been improved to address cases in which the UMD drive occasionally suspends and fails to load data." If that sounds like you, hit up the System Update page and enjoy your download. More »
    11/29/07
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    Comment by Altima NEO: Why you gotta hurt us like that with those GT4 teasers? Its one of the reasons I bought PSP. No more... more » | Other threads

  • update

    Assassin's Creed PS3 Crashing Is Firmware 2.0's Fault?

    Last week we noted that PS3 versions of Assassin's Creed were having a multitude of problems, from small glitches to freezing the entire console. But there's hope! Steadfast gamers have found that by disabling the Information Board (that news ticker thing we got the the last update) most of the problems cease. While correlation isn't causation, we're guessing that the news ticker is near entirely responsible for the crashing. And either way, it's a dumb feature we're disabling because it clutters the otherwise well-balanced design of the XMB. More »
    11/19/07
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    Comment by Q80Warlock: From my experience AC freezed on 1.94,2.00 and 2.01. It looks more to me as an in game programming bug... more » | Other threads

  • upgrades

    PS3 Firmware 2.0 Making Trouble?

    Even with no in-game XMB, we've been pleased with the PlayStation 3's most recent firmware update, building on the foundations of Remote Play and adding even more user customization to the console. But according to an Official PlayStation Forums thread, quite a few people are having problems with the new firmware. From not reading discs (which seems like problem numero uno) to lagging to problems booting the console at all, it doesn't look good. More »
    11/14/07
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    Comment by QuenbyLagninja: People; I love PS3. DMC4 "RULES"!! Too bad I got stabbed in the back. It froze a couple of... more » | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    Even More PS3 Firmware 2.0 Video

    The PlayStation 3 firmware update is presumably just hours away. For those itching for an earlier look at the newest features, as demonstrated by PlayStation Network Ops director Eric Lempel, the latest PlayStation.blog entry has new video of 2.0 running. In it, Lempel shows off the new Information Board, which will appear under the Network XMB icon and details on Theme Settings. On the latter, Lempel says that some themes will arrive alongside the new firmware release, with others "available for games and other types of themes around the gaming universe" expected to show on the PlayStation Store as time goes on. Unsurprisingly, Lempel hints at themes that are "probably things outside of gaming" arriving as well. He wraps it up with a look at how playlists are managed for photos and music. More »
    11/07/07
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    Comment by ShaggyB: @Franco Forelli: But what cost you less your dell or the PlayForman? more » | Other threads

  • clips

    PS3 Firmware 2.0 Interface Video

    While Sony's PS3 firmware 2.0 update mostly led to crying over a lack of in-game XMB in our comments, here's a sneak peak for the rest of you who are still interested in seeing the future. Check out the new playlist function—it seems like without much more work to the interface Sony could have combined music and photos for some simple pre-programmable slideshows. Sure, laugh it up. But in the Wilson household we love watching our photos in high def. More »
    11/07/07
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    Comment by Soldrak: @Mycool: You're right even if it didn't have any games, the PS3 is still an excellent Bluray player and DVD... more » | Other threads

  • upgrades

    Sony Firmware 2.0 Comes Tomorrow

    Three Speech has just given us all the deets (is that how you spell that cool speak?) on PlayStation 3 firmware 2.0. Expect all these goodies, tomorrow: More »
    11/07/07
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    Comment by joelface: pretty cool update if you ask me. i know EVERYONE wanted the ingame xmb... and that sucks. and i know SO many... more » | Other threads

  • rumor update

    PS3 Firmware 2.0 Coming Within Two Weeks Now?

    While we reported on the topic (with plenty of juicy details) last week, here's even more confirmation that the PS3 firmware 2.0 is soon on its way. Over on the official semi-official Sony blog Three Speech, when one commenter wondered about a time line for the 2.0 firmware, a Three Speech moderator replied:
    News on that is coming tomorrow but it will be within the next two weeks!!
    In other words, stay tuned for more info tomorrow (Nov 2) about an update that will probably hit within two weeks. More »
    11/01/07
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    Comment by Q80: In Game XMB, Music while playing! thats all we need:P more » | Other threads