Hot on the heels of PSP getting updated to v5.03, Sony also announced PS3 getting a software upgrade too. The v2.60 concentrates on the media capabilities of the console. It adds the support for DivX 3.11 files and guest access to the PlayStation Store. However, the major change in this firmware is the Photo Gallery […]
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PS3 and PSP firmware updates available for download
Just a quick heads up. PSP and PS3 users can now upgrade their firmwares to v5.00 and v2.50 respectively. Check out a small video from Grace giving a walkthrough of the PSN Store on PSP. A new feature added to the PS3 is the inclusion of Flash Player 9 support. For the whole list […]
Sony confirms PSP (v5.00) and PS3 (v2.50) firmware updates
It seems a good day today for PlayStation users. Sony has announced that the PSP and PS3 consoles will undergo a firmware update pretty soon. They have also given a changelog of what can be expected from these updates. Despite the rumored updates, PSP users will have to suffice with couple of changes with […]
Sony files a restraining order against Geohot, fail0verflow for PS3 jailbreak
Sony has served a restraining order to George Hotz aka Geohot and team responsible to show the PS3 jailbreak, fail0verflow to take down all circumvention tools be taken offline. Engadget says the restraining order is a temporary relief for Sony and a lawsuit could be in the offing as well. The current order claims […]
Sony will launch PlayStation Store for Indian PS3 gamers
Sony today announced that they’ll launch an India-specific PlayStation store by end of this month. This move is to accommodate PS3’s 3D capabilities and allow gamers to download 3D games directly from the store. The PS3 is already 3D-enabled with the v3.30 firmware and with the roll out of a PlayStation Store specifically for […]
Sony ends jailbreak party with firmware v3.42
Concerned with the jailbreak that enabled users to play game backups right from their hard drives, Sony has released v3.42 firmware patching the exploit. The firmware doesn’t add any new features but it’s a compulsory update for those who want to access PlayStation Network. Users who don’t want to lose the jailbreak capability should […]
PSJailbreak is a USB-based modchip for PS3, will play games off HDD
It seems Sony’s PlayStation 3 console has finally been tamed. A USB-based modchip known as PSJailbreak has surfaced that allows users to play their game backups directly from the built-in HDD or external HDD. Though this development paves the way for homebrew apps and games in the future, it also opens the Pandora Box […]
Sony releases new v3.41 PS3 update, resolves HDD issue
Sony’s v3.41 update that was released last week proved to be a nightmare for users who replaced their PS3 hard drives. Now Sony has announced an update to its v3.41 update (version number remains the same) claiming to resolve the HDD issue. It’s a minor update and is meant specifically for those gamers who […]
PS3, PSP get v3.40 and v6.30 software updates
Sony has released new firmware updates for its PS3 and PSP gaming consoles. The PS3 update now stands at v3.40 and supports Sony’s new PlayStation Plus service. The PlayStation Plus is a premium service where users will be able to access exclusive content and features like special offers, full game trial, automatic downloads and […]
3D Gaming on PS3 coming on June 10
Sony will bring the 3D goodness to its PS3 console on June 10, which is today or tomorrow, considering whatever time zone you live in. The PS3 already supports stereoscopic 3D gaming with firmware v3.30 and all you need is a 3D television. The initial games that will be able to take advantage will […]