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Sony says firmware 3.00 and 3.01 aren’t to blame for PS3 Blu-ray drive problems

by Jenni Lada on Oct 1, 2009 at 02:33 PM

It’s a sad day for many PS3 owners. After installing PS3 firmware 3.00, quite a few users discovered their consoles were having trouble playing certain games. A game like Uncharted, for example, would freeze in the middle of play after the update, even though it had played perfectly before. Sony… Continue Reading »

PS3 firmware 3.01 lets you play Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune again

by Jenni Lada on Sep 15, 2009 at 01:35 PM

Today’s a good day for PS3 owners. Sony has kind-of responded to the multiple complaints about PS3 firmware 3.0 with firmware 3.01. The PlayStation.Blog announced the new firmware’s debut today. As usual, what’s been changed hasn’t been really announced. The only change noted is improved system stability for certain games.… Continue Reading »

Sony rejects PS3 firmware 3.0 rumors

by Jeremy Hill on Jun 26, 2009 at 04:06 PM

Earlier today (June 26, 2009) VG247 posted a story regarding PS3 firmware update 3.0, stating that it would be released before Christmas and that the system will be getting a huge overhaul. Among the features listed were a reputation system that would give players the ability to evaluate other players… 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 »

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 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 »

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 »

Future PSP firmware updates hint at new features for Fall 2008

by Jeremy Hill on Sep 2, 2008 at 03:09 PM

The PSP refuses to back down despite some claims of impending doom. Today (September 2, 2008), Sony Japan let loose a few details regarding future firmware updates to the handheld. These updates will focus mainly on the networking capabilities of the PSP instead of adding more trinkets to the XMB.… Continue Reading »

Sony releases PS3 firmware v2.42

by Jenni Lada on Jul 31, 2008 at 12:34 PM

Another PS3 firmware update has just been released. PS3 firmware v2.42 is more of a technical update than a flashy one. It doesn’t add any special XMB touches or new features to the system. Instead, it makes some PS3 and PS1 games play better on the console. Of course after… Continue Reading »

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