Firmware (v2.42) Now Available

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

Just wanted to give everyone a quick heads up that a PS3 firmware update (v2.42) is now available for download. This update improves the playback quality of some PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation format software.

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PSP (PlayStation Portable) v4.05 Update

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

I wanted to give a quick heads up to everyone that a new PSP firmware update, v4.05, will be released soon. We know that more and more of you are listening to music on your PSP, and this update will add new visualizers for music playback, among other features. Enjoy!

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PS3 System Software Update (v2.41)

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

Hi, everyone. As many of you know, we released PS3 firmware update v2.40 last week, but had to take it offline temporarily because, for a limited number of users, the XMB wouldn’t display after the update was installed. We’ve been able to fix the problem, and I’m happy to report that firmware update v2.41 will [...]

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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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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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Firmware (v2.36) coming soon, (v2.40) to include trophies, in-game XMB

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

A new PLAYSTATION 3 firmware update (v2.36) will be launching soon, improving system stability when playing select PlayStation format software titles. We’re also happy to officially report that the 2.40 system software update for PS3 will include “XMB” access in-game. The update will also include “trophies,” an exciting new feature that we’ll be providing more [...]

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PSP (PlayStation Portable) v4.00 Update

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

I wanted to give you all a heads up that a new PSP system software update, v4.00, will be released soon, adding Google Internet search directly to the XMB (XrossMediaBar) interface.
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 search history [...]

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Firmware (v2.35) Coming Soon

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

I just wanted to give everyone a quick heads up that a PS3 firmware update (v2.35) will be released shortly. This is a relatively minor update to improve stability of some PS3 titles.

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