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  • Nintendo offers free repairs for Wiis bricked by firmware 4.2

    Today many Wii owners saw a little flashing light on their consoles alerting them that a system update was available to download. The Wii System Menu 4.2 update was created in order to wipe unauthorized files from consoles. There is a chance that the update would essentially brick the Wii because some files on modded consoles attach themselves to the files that makes the Wii operate. Nintendo’s fight against piracy has good intentions but unfortunately…

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PSP firmware 6.00 upgrade offers lackluster additions

by Jenni Lada on Sep 10, 2009 at 01:15 PM

I’ve had my PSP almost a year now and I still can’t adjust to how often new firmware is released for the PSP. Case in point, firmware version 6.00 is officially go for Sony’s handheld system. The PlayStation.Blog announced the update’s forthcoming debut yesterday (September 9, 2009), and it’s now… Continue Reading »

PlayStation 3 update 3.0 now live

by Kris Rosado on Sep 1, 2009 at 12:34 PM

That’s right PlayStation owners, now’s your chance to jump onto the last major system update of the year for your PlayStation 3. The download runs very fast compared to previous updates which either means this download isn’t as grand in size as previous ones or that I caught a really… Continue Reading »

PSP system software update v5.50 offers free Playstation Store browsing

by Jessica Moen on Apr 22, 2009 at 10:06 AM

If you find it a hassle to have to log into Playstation’s store just to see what they are selling, well you aren’t alone, and Playstation has decided to fix this. If you download the system software update v5.50 for your PSP, then you can view the Playstation store, and… Continue Reading »

PSP firmware 5.50 to make users more organized and secure

by Jenni Lada on Apr 20, 2009 at 12:20 AM

Do you feel safe when you use your PSP? No, I’m not talking about possibly getting burned by batteries, I’m talking about internet security. Whether you thought about it or not, Sony has, and the company has announced that the next incarnation of PSP firmware will include Trend Micro Web… Continue Reading »

Wondering what’s changed in PSP 5.05 firmware

by Jenni Lada on Mar 11, 2009 at 09:20 AM

The latest PSP firmware is out! Don’t go running to perform an update though. Unless you’re willing to pay for an Asian or Japanese copy of one of the three versions of Idolm@ster SP, you won’t be able to get your hands on 5.05. The latest update from Sony is… Continue Reading »

PS3 firmware update version 2.60 adds photo gallery, DivX support

by Jeremy Hill on Jan 21, 2009 at 02:46 PM

The PS3 has seen yet tanother firmware update as. This round the console will get more than just some fixes that helps with stability of titles we never hear about or some other kind of background update no one cares to know exists. The v.2.60 update adds guest access to… Continue Reading »

PlayStation 3 firmware 2.53 available now, may make you yawn

by Kris Rosado on Dec 2, 2008 at 05:01 PM

Yes kiddies, there is yet another update available for your shiny black box. Hmm, speaking of black boxes and firmware updates, I wonder if Sony will ever release an update that allows your PlayStation 3 to survive fiery plane crashes. Anyway, firmware 2.53 is finally out, considering there were rumblings… Continue Reading »

Playstation 3 firmware ver. 2.52 snuck out while you were voting

by Kris Rosado on Nov 5, 2008 at 07:55 PM

What was Sony doing will America was out voting? Pumping out a new firmware that’s what. That’s right, firmware 2.52 is out now but don’t get too excited, kids. According to the Playstation.Blog, the firmware is only minor and only does two things: The playback quality of some PS3 format… Continue Reading »

SCEE reveals date for PS3 ver. 2.50, PSP ver. 5.0 firmware updates

by Kris Rosado on Oct 14, 2008 at 09:12 PM

According to a press release on ThreeSpeech, the UK PlayStation blog, the release date for the upcoming ver. 2.50 and ver. 5.0 firmwares for both Playstation 3 and Playstation Portable, respectively, will be October 15, 2008. You may also know this date as “tomorrow.” This date is further backed up… Continue Reading »

PS3 firmware ver. 2.50, PSP firmware ver. 5.0 detailed

by Kris Rosado on Oct 14, 2008 at 10:09 AM

Sony has released the details on its next firmware updates for PS3 and PSP. While no release dates were given for the updates, Sony expects both will be released within the month. The updates promise to bring in a slew of conveniences and, of course the big one for Playstation… Continue Reading »

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