Firmware v2.40 FAQ

+ Posted by Eric Lempel // Director, PlayStation Network Operations

Hi again! It’s great to see the positive reaction to the unveiling of system software update v2.40. We can’t wait for you to finally go hands-on with XMB access in-game and the Trophy system – and it’s less than 2 days away. Not surprisingly, a number of you have posed questions both here and on [...]

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Firmware (v.2.40) Walkthrough Part 2: Trophies

+ Posted by Eric Lempel // Director, PlayStation Network Operations

Hello again, everyone! Very recently, we demonstrated a major new function enabled in PLAYSTATION 3 firmware v2.40: XMB access in-game. But that’s only part of the story, as the next system software update also introduces the Trophy system to the PS3. This video demonstration shows the system in action.

Super Stardust HD, a PLAYSTATION Network-exclusive released [...]

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Firmware (v.2.40) Walkthrough Part 1: the XMB

+ Posted by Eric Lempel // Director, PlayStation Network Operations

Hi everyone! We know you’re all patiently waiting for the next PS3 firmware update, v2.40, which includes XMB access in-game and Trophy support. The good news is that it’s coming soon, and you can now see how accessing the XMB from in-game will work in this video demo.

Shortly, we’ll be posting another video here on [...]

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PlayStation Around the Web: What We Read

+ Posted by Jeff Rubenstein // Social Media Manager

What did we learn this week? The Sony Group Corporate Strategy Update revealed a few things you’ll be hearing more about in the near future, the PSP and Metrocards go hand in hand, and inFAMOUS looks pretty damn good.
Here’s where I ask for your links: As always, feel free to share your favorite reads in [...]

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The PSB & SOCOM.com Weekly Recap

+ Posted by Jeff Rubenstein // Social Media Manager

If you’re just tuning in, here’s what you missed this week. Welcome Criterion, making their first appearance on the PSB this week (not their last!). Also, SOCOM.com had a great day yesterday if you haven’t been there recently.

New Burnout Paradise updates coming to PS3: more from Criterion next week.
North American-made echochrome Levels on the Way: [...]

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SOCOM: Confrontation Media Day Coverage!

+ Posted by David Brothers // SOCOM.com

David “Point Man” Brothers here once again with some news on a series of posts on SOCOM.com you may want to see.

This past Tuesday, Sony threw a Media Day just outside of Las Vegas. The Sony team, Slant Six reps, myself, and a bunch of reporters went out into the desert to shoot some guns, [...]

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PlayStation Store Update

+ Posted by Grace Chen // Senior Manager, PLAYSTATION Store

Hey, everyone. It’s time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.
Add-on Game Content
PAIN Nigel Character ($0.99)
Meet the newest downloadable character Nigel, a British punk so full of rage that the only thing he doesn’t hate is PAIN, and he hates the fact that he doesn’t hate it. He’s brassed off and ready to bang his [...]

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Looking for a Hot Shots demo? Today’s the day.

+ Posted by Chris Hinojosa-Miranda // Associate Producer, SCEA

Now that this week’s humpday is done and over with, we are but a working-day (and then some) away from the glorious freedom that is the weekend. I for one, plan to take some time soak in some rays and join a couple of Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds tourneys using the new Oceania [...]

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PixelJunk in the Trunk: Contest Winners (Part 1)

+ Posted by Deborah Mars // Senior Producer, SCEA-Santa Monica Studios

Hey everyone,
I’m back on the blog to thank all of you who answered our call for your PixelJunk Monsters + Encore co-op stories.
We love that the PixelJunk love is spreading and bringing gamers and non-gamers together. It sounds like many of you are clearly not alone in your PixelJunk Monsters addiction, and now we’re actually [...]

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PSP (PlayStation Portable) v4.01 Update

+ Posted by Eric Lempel // Director, PlayStation Network Operations

Hey everyone, here’s a quick heads up that a new PSP system software update, v4.01, will be released soon. This minor update includes the following:

Display of search results under Internet Search has been improved for certain languages.
Playback of video content under Video has been improved for certain file types.

Look for this update to become available [...]

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