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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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots – Product Details Revealed!

+ Posted by Brandon Laurino // Konami Online

Hi all! Since Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is such a huge release, with so many different promotions and packages, we thought we’d take some time to clarify the rumors and speculation going on out there, as well as break some news about what we’ll be offering.
In case you have not heard, [...]

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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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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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Feel the Shock Next Week!

+ Posted by Kristin Neirinckx // Associate Product Manager, SCEA

Rumble is back with the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for PLAYSTATION 3. These are shipping to store shelves as we speak, so be on the lookout for them next week. Now I know that the list of compatible games is the most important thing to you, so we’re including that at the bottom of this [...]

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More details on Firmware v2.20

+ Posted by Al De Leon // PR Manager, SCEA

Hi, everyone. When you turn on your PS3 today, you’ll be greeted with the newest system software update, v2.20. We gave you the heads up last week on what the new firmware would deliver, and, as promised, we have Eric Lempel back on camera to walk through a demo of some the new features. Also, [...]

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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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New Internet Radio Stations and Firmware coming to PSP

+ Posted by John Koller // Director, Hardware Marketing

First, the firmware: on March 18th, PlayStation Portable owners will be prompted to update their firmware to v3.93, which expands support for PLAYSTATION Network titles.
At this time, users of the PSP Internet Radio feature will find 20 new internet radio players to enjoy. The new players are organized into more specific styles of music so [...]

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Firmware Update (v2.17)

+ Posted by Jeff Rubenstein // Social Media Manager

If you’ve signed in to the PLAYSTATION Network tonight on your PS3, you probably noticed that you were prompted to upgrade the system’s firmware to v2.17. In case you were wondering what it’s all about (and a quick Google search indicates that yes, you are) the operating stability of some online PS3 titles has been [...]

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Destination PlayStation News: MGS PS3 Bundle, Kratos PSP and DualShock3 Release Date

+ Posted by Al De Leon // PR Manager, SCEA

Not every video game event is a press and party extravaganza (like last week’s GDC). As a gamer, you may not have heard of Destination PlayStation - a meeting between Sony PlayStation, retailers, and 3rd party teams taking place right now in Arizona. But the discussions at DPS are generally pretty significant. Here’s what’s being [...]

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