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Jun
30

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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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Filed: Firmware, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation Hardware

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Jun
30

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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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570 Comments

Jun
29

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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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Filed: Firmware, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation Hardware

Rate: 12345 (Average: 4.9 out of 5)

643 Comments

Jun
24

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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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Filed: Firmware, PlayStation Hardware, PlayStation Portable

Rate: 12345 (Average: 3.42 out of 5)

184 Comments

Jun
17

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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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Filed: Firmware, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation Hardware

Rate: 12345 (Average: 4.71 out of 5)

753 Comments

Jun
16

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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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Filed: Firmware, PlayStation Hardware, PlayStation Portable

Rate: 12345 (Average: 3.55 out of 5)

334 Comments

May
14

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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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Rate: 12345 (Average: 3.59 out of 5)

220 Comments

Apr
10

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Firmware (v.2.30) Details and Store Walkthrough

Posted by Eric Lempel // Director, PlayStation Network Operations

Hey Everyone! We know you’re all patiently waiting for the next PS3 firmware update, ver. 2.30, which includes the revamped PLAYSTATION Store. The good news is that it’s coming soon, and you can now see how the new user interface will look in this video demo featuring Grace Chen.

I have more good news to [...]

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Filed: Firmware, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation Hardware, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store

Rate: 12345 (Average: 4.77 out of 5)

410 Comments

Apr
7

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PSP Firmware (v3.95) Coming Soon

Posted by Eric Lempel // Director, PlayStation Network Operations

Just a quick update, we’ll be making PSP firmware update 3.95 available shortly. The update includes the following:

While playing PSone games on your PSP, you can now customize how the buttons are assigned by going to [Controller Settings] > [Assign Buttons] and select [Custom].
You can now quit Remote Play and choose to turn off your [...]

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Filed: PlayStation Hardware, PlayStation Portable

Rate: 12345 (Average: 4.31 out of 5)

172 Comments

Mar
20

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Firmware v2.20 bringing BD-Live to PS3

Posted by Eric Lempel // Director, PlayStation Network Operations

Hi again everyone. Here’s a quick preview of the next PLAYSTATION 3 system software update coming up in the next few days. Firmware v2.20, introduces a number of features to further enhance your PLAYSTATION 3 as the hub of your entertainment center.
Most notably, the update enables the PS3 to support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0, also [...]

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Filed: Firmware, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation Hardware, PlayStation Network

Rate: 12345 (Average: 4.69 out of 5)

380 Comments