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Sony: PS3 firmware 3.0 is the "last major update for 2009"

Joshua Seed   on 25 August 2009 - 15:39 · 15 comments & 6479 views

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On September 1st , Sony will release firmware 3.0 for the PlayStation 3, dubbed the "last major update for 2009."

"You know, I wouldn't say that or sure just yet because we are working on some things," said PlayStation Network operations director Eric Lempel in a phone interview following Sony's GamesCom announcements. "But this is a big and significant update, so you would be correct to assume that [it's the last major update for 2009]."

When asked if Sony would begin to take a more "Microsoft-like approach" to updates – fewer updates with more features, Lempel had this to say.

"We try to release updates a few times a year and try to put as much as we can in them and depending on the different schedules and what we have ready at a certain moment, it may or may not make it into an update," he explained. "We do want to continue to evolve the PS3, continue to go along our road map but also listen to what the users are saying and making the necessary enhancements to make their experience better."

Some of the new features to be included with firmware 3.0 are as follows: a status indicator in the top right corner, an updated Friends List, PlayStation Store shortcuts under both the Game and Video categories and a "What's New" section that will replace the current "Information Board."

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#1 nhozemphtekh on 25 Aug 2009 - 17:47
bluray player with gaming capabilities for 300$

sold
#2 Hysz on 25 Aug 2009 - 18:20
"but also listen to what the users are saying and making the necessary enhancements to make their experience better."
Hear this: CROSS GAME AUDIO CHAT. Nothing more, nothing less. I couldn't care less about animated wallpapers, this isn't a PC ya know?
(3 replies) #3 vetneufuse on 25 Aug 2009 - 19:01
so Install other OS is going away on all PS3's with 3.0.... that is gona make some people a little mad
#3.1 axebox on 25 Aug 2009 - 19:15
Source?
#3.3 Biohead on 25 Aug 2009 - 20:12
No. It's only leaving the slim model. Its not leaving the original model (or it hasn't been announced if it is).
(1 reply) #5 leo221 on 25 Aug 2009 - 20:48
windows 7 on ps3
#5.1 Windows Azure on 25 Aug 2009 - 21:12
That isn't going to happen lol.
#6 m!ke on 25 Aug 2009 - 22:21
Well that sucks because IMO its not a very big update at all. Just a bit of a facelift so that they can sell more premium themes and avatars.
#7 Dc'1 on 25 Aug 2009 - 22:25
Tbh, 'major update' is a bit of an open minded phrase here, the only major bit is the version jump
#8 joemailey on 25 Aug 2009 - 22:39
Yea, Stupid update. Nothing int hat update that will benefit me what so ever.
(2 replies) #9 +warwagon on 25 Aug 2009 - 23:50
is Mkv2vob still compatible with Version 3.0?
#9.1 richardsim7 on 27 Aug 2009 - 12:24
warwagon said,
is Mkv2vob still compatible with Version 3.0?

Of course? mkv2vob is a windows application

-Rich-
#9.2 +warwagon on 27 Aug 2009 - 14:20
richardsim7 said,
Of course? mkv2vob is a windows application

-Rich-


I mean are the VOB files it creates still going to work on 3.0

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