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1. Rumor: Sony plans major PS3 firmware update

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Friday, 26 June 2009

   Sony is reportedly planning a major Playstation 3 firmware update. According to VG247, PS3 Firmware 3.0 will offer a "completely new system" for the console. The update - described as a "huge overhaul" ...

2. Sony improves PlayStation 3 media capabilities, gets DivX 3.11

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Thursday, 22 January 2009

     If you own a PlayStation 3, it is important to note that the firmware update is now live. Sony has released the update mainly for the improvement of the PlayStation 3's media capabilities. Among other ...

3. Xbox 360 slaughtered PS3 on Black Friday, Microsoft claims

   (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

   Tuesday, 02 December 2008

     Microsoft said that its Xbox 360 game console had its most successful Black Friday yet, selling 25% more units than in 2007 – and outselling Sony’s PS3 by a ratio of 3:1. Redmond (WA) – Microsoft ...

4. Microsoft launches New Xbox Experience, Netflix streaming off to a rocky launch

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Wednesday, 19 November 2008

   ... combo is perhaps the best example. The Xbox 360 aims to overtake the PS3, Nintendo Wii and Apple TV in the battle for your family room. Unfortunately, it appears that Microsoft dropped the ball in the ...

5. Samsung, Sony roll out BD-Live Blu-ray players

   (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

   Thursday, 28 August 2008

   ... (XMB), which was previously introduced for the PS3 and some TVs, in the user interface of the BDP-S5000ES.   The BDP-S350 is already available for street prices between $350 and $400 and the BDP-S550 ...

6. Sony releases vague PS3 2.42 firmware update

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Brief)

   Wednesday, 30 July 2008

   Sony released the next firmware update for its PS3 game console. We will print the entire release description provided by Sony’s Eric Lempel here: “Just wanted to give everyone a quick heads up that ...

7. Fixed: PlayStation 3 firmware 2.41 now available

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Brief)

   Tuesday, 08 July 2008

   After nearly two weeks of uncertainty regarding the PS3 firmware update 2.40, Sony has finally addressed the issue with firmware 2.41. The update provides the trophy support and in-game XMB that was ...

8. Sony pulls PS3 2.40 firmware after reported problems

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Brief)

   Wednesday, 02 July 2008

   The release of PlayStation 3 firmware 2.40 last night seems to have caused a wide number of issues for those who updated to the new release, as we reported earlier. It now appears that Sony has since ...

9. July 2 PS3 firmware update to deliver in-game XMB, trophies

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Brief)

   Monday, 30 June 2008

   ... also introduce its “Trophy” system as a new community feature. Players can store awarded trophies and prizes within the PS3’s main menu and compare their achievements with the achievements of their friends. ...

10. PlayStation 3 getting trophies, in-game XMB

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Brief)

    Wednesday, 18 June 2008

    A post on the PlayStation Blog by Eric Lempel, Sony's Director of PlayStation Network Operations, has confirmed that, come firmware update 2.40, in-game XMB access is going to be added to the PS3 alongside ...

11. Stability-improving PS3 firmware coming soon

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Brief)

    Thursday, 15 May 2008

    Foster City (CA) - The latest firmware update is coming to a PS3 near you, bringing with it a couple of minor stability fixes and patches that relate to playback of some PS3 games. In a post on the official ...

12. Sony may update PS3 to fix GTA IV problems

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 13 May 2008

    Soon after Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto IV on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, owners of the PS3 version began complaining about problems with its lower HD resolution and complications with ...

13. GT5 Prologue: A $40 demo that will sell you a $400 PS3

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 17 April 2008

    Quick Take - The PS3 never should have been released without a new version of the Gran Turismo car driving simulator and if you had any doubts that this title is the single most important game for the ...

14. Playstation 3 firmware update arrives with enhanced PS Store

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 15 April 2008

    ... PS3 game Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. Users will no longer be able to access the old Playstation Store, as they will be forced to download the firmware update before they can access any online content. Additionally, ...

15. Mysterious fatal PS3 error shows up online

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 11 April 2008

    ... cause fatal problems with the PS3 and corrupt the hard drive, according to media reports. Foster City (CA) - A mysterious Playstation 3 error has reporedly caused problems for some users during faulty ...

16. Next PS3 firmware to include DTS-HD Master Audio

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 10 April 2008

    ... to have high-end audio output for Blu-ray Discs.  With the new firmware, the PS3 will finally support DTS-HD Master Audio, which is considered just about the best audio technology available for video ...

17. Next PSP firmware to have added PS1, PS3 functionality

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 08 April 2008

    ... to the ergonomics they want, either as a permanent setting or for specific games. Additionally, when users exit the PS3 via the PSP's remote play, they can opt to either turn off the PS3 or keep it on. ...

18. Analysts project 29 million Blu-ray homes by end of year

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

    Thursday, 27 March 2008

    ... none of the Blu-ray players on the market today (with the exception of the PS3) can connect online. This means that not only will they be unable to access Web-enabled features in the future but they also ...

19. BD-Live coming to the PS3

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 20 March 2008

    ... as well as improved interoperability with the Playstation Portable (PSP). Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0, commonly referred to as BD-Live, will add another layer of interactivity to the PS3, enabling users ...

20. Sony dishes out PS3 2.17 firmware update

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Brief)

    Thursday, 13 March 2008

    ... the "operating stability of some online PS3 titles." It has been months since the PS3's last firmware update.  For a while, there were constant updates within a matter of weeks to fix bugs and glitches ...

21. Blu-ray player prices hit 2008 highs as competition dwindles

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Features)

    Wednesday, 12 March 2008

    ... closer to $300 at the beginning of the year.  With Sony's PS3 at the same price point, it is hard to justify buying the standalone Blu-ray player.  That goes for all the devices listed here. ...

22. One million PS3 owners now Folding@Home

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Monday, 04 February 2008

    ... of their own PC's processing capabilities to help expedite the calculations involved. On March 22, 2007, Sony introduced a PS3 firmware upgrade that allowed console owners the option of lending part ...

23. Playstation 3 firmware update to bring in-game "cross media bar"

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 09 January 2008

    Users will soon be able to access PS3 console settings, send instant messages, and scroll through other system options while in the middle of a game. Las Vegas (NV) - Users will soon be able to access ...

24. DivX, Blu-ray 1.1 capability added to Playstation 3

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 18 December 2007

    ... and WMV (VC-1) videos can now played through the PS3’s XMB. Also included in this update is the Blu-ray Profile 1.1, which adds HD picture-in-picture capability. Sony said that the 2.10a update ...

25. Sony pumps out 2.01 PS3 firmware

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 20 November 2007

    ... board would frequently cause the system to freeze during loading.  Also, a new feature for Remote Play with the PSP designed to conserve PS3 power actually caused the PS3 to unintentionally turn on. ...

26. PS3 to play DivX

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Brief)

    Wednesday, 14 November 2007

    In June, Sony tweaked its firmware 1.8 update for the PlayStation 3 to include AVC High-Profile format video. The file-compression technology allows files to be played using the form-fitting MPEG-4 format, ...

27. Playstation 3 rumble controller will work with PS2 rumble games

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 14 November 2007

    Sony has confirmed that its pending PS3 controller that brings back the rumble pack will be fully backwards compatible with compatible PS2 games. Foster City (CA) - Sony has confirmed that its pending ...

28. Xbox games to be available through Xbox Live Marketplace

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 14 November 2007

    ... of full-length, high-capacity games including the PS3 game Warhawk.  Xbox Live previously had been relegated to cheap, small casual game titles. Microsoft will also be celebrating the five-year anniversary ...

29. Sony pumps Playstation 3 firmware to version 2.0

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 08 November 2007

    Today marks one of the biggest updates yet for the PS3, bringing a handful of new features to the console. Culver City (CA) - Today marks one of the biggest updates yet for the PS3, bringing a handful ...

30. Playstation 3, PSP firmware nudged up to next level

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 13 September 2007

    Sony has announced new firmware updates for the PS3 and PSP, adding functional enhacements to both platforms. Foster City (CA) - Sony has announced new firmware updates for the PS3 and PSP, adding functional ...

31. Limited PS2 compatibility site posted for 80 GB PS3

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 07 September 2007

    Sony has launched a website that allows users to check the backward compatibility of the 80 GB version of the PS3, which scraps the PS2 processor in favor of cheaper emulation. Foster City (CA) - Sony ...

32. Minor firmware update quietly makes its way to PS3

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 04 September 2007

    ... for the Playstation 3, Sony has subtly fixed a couple problems in a new firmware update that barely made a blip on the company's radar. Sony released PS3 firmware version 1.92, fixing "PS3 compatibility ...

33. New firmware update adds features to Wii Shop

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 07 August 2007

    ... users see current conditions directly from the console's main menu.  The update also added a clock display at the bottom of the Wii menu. Unlike the PS3, Xbox 360, and PSP, none of the Wii system ...

34. Latest PS3 firmware adds additional HD support

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Monday, 23 July 2007

    ... there are multiple small, cosmetic changes.  For example, firmware 1.9 will also finally let users set custom backgrounds for the PS3 main menu. A new setting will also let users press the triangle ...

35. Sony preps PS3 firmware update 1.82

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 27 June 2007

    ... 3's next firmware update, less than two weeks after version 1.81 was released. The PS3 has easily earned the title of the most frequently updated console when it comes to firmware updates.  Version ...

36. PSP update brings PS3 connectivity, higher processor speed

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

    Monday, 25 June 2007

    ... that the increased performance may enable Sony to run more demanding games on the platform. The PS3 connectivity feature allows users to connect the PSP to its larger sister system via an Internet connection ...

37. PS3 firmware update fixes HDMI bug

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 15 June 2007

    Sony has released version 1.81 of the Playstation 3 firmware, fixing an HDMI display issue that came up after the last update. Foster City (CA) - Sony has released version 1.81 of the Playstation 3 firmware, ...

38. PSP online features edge out DS

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Opinion)

    Tuesday, 05 June 2007

    ... great system for downloading compatible files to an inserted Memory Stick.   I also really like using the PSP's new Wi-Fi remote play feature.  I can access my PS3's content from anywhere ...

39. PSP firmware gets updated to version 3.5

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 01 June 2007

    Sony has released the latest update for the PSP, officially making Wi-Fi PS3 remote play available. Foster City (CA) - Sony has released the latest update for the PSP, officially making Wi-Fi PS3 remote ...

40. Sony details new PS3 firmware update

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 23 May 2007

    ... be able to watch DVDs upscaled to 1080p and access their console from anywhere in the world with an Internet-connected PSP. PS3 firmware 1.80 is on its way, with a focus on expanding upscaling and remote ...

41. PlayStation3 surpass PCs in Folding@Home computations

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 23 March 2007

    ... 3 game consoles has gotten off to a very successful start. According to statistics released today, more than 14,000 PS3 owners are working on the distributed protein-folding project and those consoles ...

42. New PS3 update adds download queueing, Folding@Home

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 20 March 2007

    Corresponding with the European launch of the PS3, Sony will launch one of its biggest firmware updates for the console on Thursday. Foster City (CA) - Corresponding with the European launch of the PS3, ...

43. PS3 updates with firmware upgrade and most expensive download to date

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 01 March 2007

    In a move that sets the PS3 apart from the Wii and Xbox 360, Sony has begun offering the most expensive digital download across all next-gen platforms. Foster City (CA) - In a move that sets the PS3 apart ...

44. Over 1000 PS2 games to work with Euro PS3

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 01 March 2007

    Sony has confirmed that more than 1000 of the 5000+ PS2 titles will be compatible with the PS3 when it's released in Europe this month. London (England) - Sony has confirmed that more than 1000 ...

45. Euro PS3 to cut PS2 Emotion Engine

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 23 February 2007

    In an effort to scale back the prohibitive cost of the PS3, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is removing a key part of the PS2 that will hinder its backward compatibility London (England) - In an effort ...

46. PS3 rolls out second firmware update as version 1.3

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 07 December 2006

    The second update to Sony's latest console is now available, as the electronics giant continues to bring full support to the PS3 that it originally wanted to have out of the box. Culver City (CA) - The ...

47. Sony opens site for PS3 backward compatibility problems

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 21 November 2006

    Despite once stating that all back system titles would be compatible with the PS3, Sony has now put up a site that lets users search their games to see if there will be any problems playing them on the ...

48. Sony launches Playstation 3 in the U.S.

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 17 November 2006

    ... Walmart and Target will be handing them out in the morning. Ebay sales are picking up steam, with sellers asking for as much as $7000. What it is all about: The PS3 in detail ... Waiting for the PS3: Tent ...

49. PS3 firmware update required out-of-box

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 09 November 2006

    ... PS3 will be available by November 17, the same day the console is set to launch in a few major parts of the world including the US. Accessible from the PS3 main menu, the download will bump the console's ...

50. Google bombing becomes new tactic for political campaigns

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Friday, 27 October 2006

    With the Democrats desperately trying to take back control of Congress, and Republicans seemingly in the news every day for a new scandal, Chris Bowers has set into motion a plan to further expand both ...