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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!

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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.

PS Store re-launch & slow loading of icons [PS Forums via Eurogamer][image]

2:00 PM on Wed Apr 16 2008
By Mark Wilson
4,686 views, 65 comments

Latest by thor79: I gotta wonder....will they be ready for the GTA 4 release? A lot of people have been predicting slowness and crashes for XBL on the launch....does this bode well for PSN? Just saying...I wouldn't be surprised if both systems have trouble. more »

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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?

11:00 PM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
15,054 views, 206 comments

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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.

2:30 AM on Tue Apr 8 2008
By Luke Plunkett
9,704 views, 29 comments

Latest by BPMα: @Sailorcancer: I can't wait for 4.04 ;P more »

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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.

8:35 PM on Mon Mar 24 2008
By Luke Plunkett
15,905 views, 117 comments

Latest by heero69: @chainlink13: if yu want to have the file on the PS3 you will have to add the .xsub to the avi, to do that all you need is AVIADDXSUB. it takes like 1 to 2 minutes and you end up more »

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!

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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!

11:45 PM on Mon Mar 17 2008
By Luke Plunkett
9,226 views, 49 comments

Latest by joelface: @GOLD5: friends house, or if your school/college has wireless, many restaurants and coffee shops have free wireless. theres definitely occasions to use it, plus, its handy since you can walk around with it, rather than being stuck at your desk. but you are more »

Yes, yes. We know. PS3 Firmware 2.17 just hit and downloading right now! Feel free to chatter about it in the comments section.

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Turned on my ps3 and noticed there is a firmware update to 2.17 up but can't find info on this anywhere.  Do you guys know anything about it.
 
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Jaycee

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."

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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.

Custom Firmware 3.80 M33 has been released [DCEmu - Thanks Wraggy!]

10:20 AM on Mon Jan 14 2008
By Mike Fahey
10,022 views, 63 comments

Latest by paulsiangg456: Theres is not really any risk. Just charge your PSP battery to 100% and keep your power cable on more »

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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 »

12:40 PM on Fri Jan 4 2008
By Mark Wilson
19,071 views, 111 comments

Latest 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 keep this short and sweet. 1.HD-DVD IS FAR FROM DEAD.Anyone saying that it is a. owns BluRay exclusively and spreads the more »

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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.

I haven't been able to check PSOne disc based games, because I can't find a single one, but we do have readers reporting in that they work on the system via Remote Play. In a bit of unwarranted exuberance I decided to see if any PS2 games would play via Remote Play, and the answer remains no. I did test out some PSOne games I had downloaded from the Playstation Store and they all seemed to work fine.

Another neat feature I noticed is that you can now assign which buttons do what on your PSP while in Remote Play meaning Lair should finally work if you want to play it remotely... and still own it.

Comment here if you can get your PSOne discs to work via Remote Play.

Update: SCEA just got back to us to confirm the rumors: "I can confirm that with today's firmware release, some PlayStation games can be inserted into PS3 and played via Remote Play on PSP." Sweet!

12:00 PM on Tue Dec 18 2007
By Brian Crecente
10,280 views, 129 comments

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.

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