An upcoming system update to bring the PlayStation 3 firmware to version 1.6 will give users the ability to download files from the PlayStation Network in the background. Currently, PlayStation 3 owners must halt all activity in order to download content: any attempt at another operation on the console will cancel the download, which is non-resumable. Needless to say, users will greatly appreciate this new feature which seems like it should have been available right from the start.
Another recently announced feature to be included in the 1.60 update is the introduction of Folding@home functionality, giving owners of a PS3 the opportunity to use their new game system to help find real-life cures to diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, cystic fibrosis and many cancers. Version 1.60 will improve Web browsing by allowing zooming and new resolution settings for easier surfing, plus a full-sized keyboard on-screen for more convenient text entry. Sony is also adding a software feature so that the WiFi-less PS3 variant will be able to connect with the PSP for Remote Play. The timing of the new firmware closely coincides with the launch of the European launch of PS3.
News source: DailyTech
Another recently announced feature to be included in the 1.60 update is the introduction of Folding@home functionality, giving owners of a PS3 the opportunity to use their new game system to help find real-life cures to diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, cystic fibrosis and many cancers. Version 1.60 will improve Web browsing by allowing zooming and new resolution settings for easier surfing, plus a full-sized keyboard on-screen for more convenient text entry. Sony is also adding a software feature so that the WiFi-less PS3 variant will be able to connect with the PSP for Remote Play. The timing of the new firmware closely coincides with the launch of the European launch of PS3.
News source: DailyTech
sick of fahgz as you posting BS about absolutely nothing relevant to the thread simply because you cant withold your fanboyism.
Yes you can. Confirmed on IGN.
"We've received word from Sony that you will indeed be able to play games while downloading content in the background. Similar to how downloads on the Xbox 360 works, you'll be able to play games offline while downloads work in the background, and if you hop online your queue will simply pause until you disconnect."
Nice. I didn't know MGS4 was coming this early. I'll still only get a PS3 if I win one in a competition, or I really really love it, which probably won't happen.
And exactly how do you know that MGS was one of the few games "he" was looking forward too ? are you psychic ?
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