Firmware Updates: PS3 (v2.50) / PSP (v5.00)

joydestroy - 421 days 13 hours ago

yes yes yes yes!!! i'm so glad they added this feature! i've been wanting it for a very long time. now i can set it and my tv to turn off after falling asleep to a video playing :D

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thereapersson - 421 days 12 hours ago

I always hate having to turn my controller off manually, and when people use my system, they always end up forgetting to do so. Now I don't have to worry about someone watching a movie on my system and then setting the controller down without turning it off.

EDIT @ 1.5:

People don't always realize there is an option to turn off the controller. Plus, sometimes you might forget to do it if you have to leave the room and you were distracted by something. I've done it a few times, and it's good to see a way of preventing your controllers from dying now because of that.

PS, i'm sick of having to edit my posts. Someone throw a few bubbles my way!

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SL1M DADDY - 421 days 12 hours ago

Yeah baby. Now that is an option I am really looking forward to. Cool update Sony.

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Hagaf22 - 421 days 12 hours ago

great update! cant wait, many features im interested in, should be soon seeing as how socom users are going to want that hq mode working with socom come release this week.

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Bigrhyno - 421 days 12 hours ago

The function definitely has it's uses, but it makes me laugh to think of people being too lazy to press the button and turn it off... so they are just gonna let it sit there till the time runs out.

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B-Rein - 421 days 12 hours ago

Some good features there, screen grabs etc im most intrested in the Background Downloading, where u have the option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has completed thats awesome now i can just leave my ps3 on over night or when i go somewhere thanks sony really wanted a feature like that

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aftrdark21 - 421 days 12 hours ago

Gotta love firmware updates. Always welcome.

Game On!

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meepmoopmeep - 421 days 12 hours ago

i've always wanted this.
thank you.

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Bubble Buddy - 421 days 11 hours ago

Are they going to fix the clock/battery problem too? :p. This is a nice update though.

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gaffyh - 421 days 10 hours ago

This one is pretty good too:

"Background Downloading - You now have the option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has completed. This option is available when you turn off the system from the button under [Users] while content is being downloaded or installed."

I've wanted that feature for a while, now I don't have to keep checking my PS3 to see if a download is finished.

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Nineball2112 - 421 days 10 hours ago

lots of good stuff in this update.

Sony continues to improve on what is already there, and it's still free. Ya gotta love that.

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whoelse - 421 days 9 hours ago

This is a very good update, 2nd best (2.40 is best still). Im glad they have improved the PSN account management properly, I guess this scraps the browser style.

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ape007 - 421 days 9 hours ago

amazing,amazing update

the only thing left is "join session in progress" feature,after that psn will be truly better than live

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No FanS Land - 421 days 8 hours ago

Some people do not even know that there is a hole under the controller to turn it off. Use a toothpick. Background downloading is by far my favorite feature

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Homicide - 421 days 8 hours ago

This is an awesome update. I hope the screen grabbing works with PS2 games.

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shine1396 - 421 days 8 hours ago

can't even download it...(uk)

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staub91 - 421 days 6 hours ago

I wonder what happens to your ps3 when you are inactive, but still downloading?

But still... Sony keeps on delivering.

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jaysquared - 421 days 4 hours ago

Nice updates... The PS3 is finally getting up to par with the 360 with these feature updates.. Yes it did take almost two years but better late than never!

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Fishy Fingers - 421 days 13 hours ago

Yeah I have the same problem, manage to get around it by using the TV settings and zooming in somewhat. But it's not ideal, not everyone may have to options in their TV and frankly, it should just be done default by the PS3.

But a good update all in all, there's still a few unlisted features strongly rumoured to release with 2.50, Home open beta, cross game invites and private chat. Guess we'll just have to wait and see whats included when it comes in the near future.

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meepmoopmeep - 421 days 12 hours ago

it depends if the game has widescreen or not, even so it sometimes is letterboxed
scaling 4:3 games isn't good because it might cut off any HUD's. or handicap your view of the actual game.

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Genesis5 - 421 days 11 hours ago

Yeah that bothers me too. Just fill up the screen please. I do like the auto shut off for downloads though. I have a slow download speed so a lot of times I just start it and go to bed. Nice that it will shut off when it's done now.

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ThanatosDMC - 421 days 11 hours ago

If they did bring B/C, then i gotta buy my girl a copy of Monster Hunter for her 40gb PS3.

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LiQuiFiedArt - 421 days 11 hours ago

And it will scale it perfectly if its 4:3. With just small borders on top and bottom.

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DaTruth - 421 days 10 hours ago

My friend had this problem when playing Tenchu 1 at his house, but when I'm at my house it fits almost perfectly. Weird cause we have the same television.

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BabyStomper5000 - 420 days 15 hours ago

Do you have the same model of PS3?

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crazy25000 - 421 days 12 hours ago

Seriously, ive been wanting some of these before in game XMB....w0000

totally made my day =)

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shelbygt33 - 421 days 11 hours ago

Okay - first let me say that I am happy for any and all updates and additions they make to the PS3. I really am, please don't view this post as one of those "but where is X feature!!"

But they say they listen to the community, and this voice in the community wants the browser to have the udpated Flash player so that I can watch Hulu.com on my PS3. :)

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crazy25000 - 421 days 11 hours ago

I would love to stream Hulu....the HD is pretty awesome...im going to post it on the blog too

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kingOVsticks - 421 days 10 hours ago

that auto turn off for the PS3 controller is really needed I was wondering when Sony was going to implement this.But I really hope that the "additional features" the blog mentioned has something to do with a JavaScript update and adobe flash update.the only video format you can watch now on the PS3 webrowser is youtube(only at youtube) and megavideo.Also,I can't log in to anything for the life of me

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ape007 - 421 days 9 hours ago

awesome features

psn is getting much better with time

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theEnemy - 420 days 23 hours ago

The PS3's software keeps getting better and better.

Thanks Sony.

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Sarick - 418 days 8 hours ago

I checked printer settings and it detected my HP networked printer. It worked over the LAN network. I recently bought a new HP printer for $29.00 at newegg. I was like wow it even almost printed without borders on the ps3!

http://www.newegg.com/Produ...

Printers & Options added.

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aftrdark21 - 421 days 12 hours ago

I thought I was the only one who used the computer for that. Great feature indeed.

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whoelse - 421 days 7 hours ago

Man I hope a lot of games already support it. I don't want it to be like Trophies where we have to compile screenshot-supported games and wait for patches.

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prunchess - 421 days 12 hours ago

Sony really need to sort that out! Try arranging a game of fifa with four mates with out being able to chat in a lobby.

Come on Sony, this is the update I'm waiting for!

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MaximusPrime - 421 days 12 hours ago

you never know that there would be some hidden features. Just like in those previous firmware updates.

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Fishy Fingers - 421 days 12 hours ago

cross game/private chat is rumoured to be included in 2.50. That is not the complete list of features.

"In addition to all of the features above there are some additional features and enhancements included in 2.50. "

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thor - 421 days 12 hours ago

I don't think that's going to happen. Cross-game chat is a major feature and it required a lot of memory/processing power. The PS3, ironically, is not tremendously capable of multitasking (as evidenced by the slow in-game XMB) unless it's designed very cleverly from the start; the SPUs can only take a very small amount of code. If we do end up with a chat feature it will not work in all titles (just like custom soundtracks/screenshots/trophi es) because the games have not been designed whilst allowing chat at the same time.

I would love it to include chat but I'm afraid it just wouldn't work for me (I've never properly been able to hear anyone else speaking online except for rare occasions).

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prunchess - 421 days 12 hours ago

I just reckon that Sony were waiting to release their official earpiece before they brought it in. If it is not functional for some games, just state that on the game case.

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jlytle1234 - 421 days 11 hours ago

Things take time to streamline. Its not like linux,windows,and os x work flawlessly. You have to figure that coding for this beast is difficult considering the number of processors and the way the ram works.
I wonder if cross game chat is hindered by patent from microsoft. Microsoft has some wild ones out there. I think thats how sony gets around patents is allowing it to be included in the game software instead of making it an xmb feature (like in game music).
My personal opinion is adding skype to the ps3 and using that to communicate while in game. that will connect you with your psp community as well and it may be a way around the patents.

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MaximusPrime - 421 days 13 hours ago

yea i would like that feature.

At the moment there are two colours, blue and yellow.
I would also like to see the following:
add purple for "currently listening to music" (on HDD)
add orange for "currently watching a video" (on HDD)
etc etc

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Johnny Cullen - 421 days 12 hours ago

Not a bad idea, MP.

But what I'd think which would be cool is to show what music your playing underneath your name like on MSN or like you do with a game like, for example.

JohnnyCullenBUP
¶: Radiohead - Kid A

Now, that would be cool

(symbol was the closest I could get to a music symbol)

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B-Rein - 421 days 11 hours ago

yep the ps3 willkeep getting updated, i cant wait to see what the later on updates will offer us, maybe controlling the xmb with ps eye or even 3d xmb who knows lol

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B-Rein - 421 days 11 hours ago

yep the ps3 will keep getting updated, i cant wait to see what the later on updates will offer us, maybe controlling the xmb with ps eye or even 3d xmb who knows lol

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Kleptic - 421 days 11 hours ago

the idle friends thing is awesome...I have so many people on my list that always used to be on, yet never are now...and I always wonder if its just that I just missed them, or they simply are barely on anymore...in which case I can just delete their shat...

the trophy stuff is cool too...i just hope it removes that (fffffffff) bug that some of us keep getting...

and finally...High Quality Voice Chat option?...sounds good, although I don't really understand how you hear the voice chat in full surround, if its coming through your headset...what is the point?...

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skv007 - 421 days 10 hours ago

oo yeah!!
This is awesome! 2.40 to 2.50... so soon and so amazing!
This officially makes it worth the time to sign up for an account @ PSblog.. imma go make one XD

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ravinshield - 421 days 8 hours ago

cuz as we all know Fony always messes up their firmware so they required another update to fix the previous.hahaha

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skv007 - 420 days 10 hours ago

I love how ignorant gamers believe that firmware updates are useless..
2.4 firmware was awesome and I still thank sony for doing it.
With this firmware we'll get flash 9 as well! I cant wait!
Megavideo, Veoh and youtube ftw!

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FAQS - 421 days 12 hours ago

"PS3 is the BEST Console in the WORLD!!!;)"
A: Oh yes Sir Ken! That deserves an increase of 10 bubbles for you!!!!! Bubbles from me, mate!

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Sir_Ken_Kutaragi - 421 days 11 hours ago

Bubbles for you to;)

Er my Bubbles never go up tho!!! ;-D

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Kratos Spartan - 421 days 11 hours ago

bubbles from me

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solidt12 - 421 days 10 hours ago

There is no arguing who has the best 1st party line up of games this year and next year already. PS3 FTW

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Sir_Ken_Kutaragi - 421 days 9 hours ago

I'm going to Bubble EVERY PS3 Fan on this, this week!!! ;-D
(I think LBP's Sack-boy has taken over my Mind!!!) ;)

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Twiky - 421 days 12 hours ago

I went 'wwwwoooooowwwww' when I read that!
Whats next? the ability to tap your friend on the back to silencly warn his attention?!!

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silverchode - 421 days ago

wtf does that have to do with his comment?

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Kleptic - 421 days 11 hours ago

probably late tonight...the updates usually come the day announced, or very soon after...so probably late tonight or early tomorrow morning (like not long after midnight)...

but it also states the screen grab thing is more or less like in game music...will be supported on a game by game basis..so you don't even know if what ever you need it for is supported or not yet...

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Oner - 421 days 7 hours ago

The vast majority of PS Gamesaves are copy-able. There are VERY few that won't but even then you could try by doing a backup to an external HD to then finish it off on the 2nd one. I have 2 PS3's and the only ones I think I had a problem with (doing a manual USB thumbdrive copy over) was Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix & Championship Sprint. All your trophies are tied to your PSN (which you can add to any PS3) so you shouldn't have an issue with more than 1 or 2 games MAX!

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Raoh - 421 days 4 hours ago

you can copy individual game saves to a memory card/usb drive etc.

or you can perform a complete ps3 system back up.

i do the complete system back up. i have linux installed as well so ever since then i back up my ps3 to a 120gb drive every month. (doesnt need that much space just happens to be the spare drive i have).

if your buying a second ps3 do what i plan on doing. i have a 120gb drive in my ps3 and an 80gb in my second ps3. going to back up my 120gb drive. install the new 320gb drive, restore my back up to the new drive.

go to the second drive, back up if needed, format/restore from back up or to original out of the box state.

it's all in the manual.

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CaitSith - 421 days 1 hour ago

I'll give it a try, thanks! =]

And I will look through that manual =D

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Narutone66 - 420 days 22 hours ago

I can't wait to screen grab Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and turn it into wallpaper for the computer or ps3. Bubble to you.

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