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+ 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 [...]
Tagged // firmware, ps3
Filed: Hardware
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+ 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 [...]
Tagged // firmware, psp
Filed: Hardware
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+ Posted by Mark Danks // Senior Manager, Developer Support
The games industry is always on the look-out for new, talented engineers and programmers who understand how the hardware works under the hood. However, it isn’t possible to buy a PlayStation development kit at your local computer store and development for the PlayStation has remained a mystery, even to very interested individuals. It gives me [...]
Tagged // development, ps2, psp
Filed: Developer Corner, Hardware
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+ Posted by John Koller // Director, Hardware Marketing
We know a lot of you PSP fans out there are big into sports games, and, with that in mind, we’ve just announced a special new hardware bundle built around the biggest sports franchise in gaming. Of course, I’m talking about Madden NFL, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year (big up to anyone [...]
Tagged // madden, psp
Filed: Hardware, Title Spotlight
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+ 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.
Tagged // firmware, ps3
Filed: Hardware
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+ 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, [...]
Tagged // metal gear solid, ps3
Filed: Hardware, Title Spotlight
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+ 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 [...]
Tagged // firmware, psn
Filed: Hardware, PlayStation Network
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+ 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 [...]
Tagged // firmware, psp
Filed: Hardware
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+ 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 [...]
Tagged // dualshock, ps3
Filed: Hardware
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+ 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, [...]
Tagged // firmware
Filed: Hardware, PlayStation Network
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