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NOTE: This info is taken from the U.S. Playstation 3 Firmware Update page. Do not download from the links below unless you bought your PS3 in North America!

System Software Update

The PLAYSTATION?3 system software update may include security patches, new or revised settings and features and other items, which will change your current operating system. We encourage you to check this page from time to time for software updates and to always maintain your system to use the latest version of the system software.

An update to the PS3™ system software was released on March 25, 2008. You can use this update to upgrade your system software to version 2.20.

English | Espa?ol | Fran?ais/bView Update History/b>

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Edited by bmaher

I hope they improve the video playback. The XMB is tricky about formats (files) and it should upscale DVDs... I think they already said the ps3 would definitely upscale dvd somedays. What I don't get is why video files are shown at HD (maybe there's no picture enhancement, but the output resolution doesn't change) and DVDs need the crappy SD output.

Fantastic thread :) Will you be keeping the various firmware change logs in the post, just putting the new change log in the post, or will you wipe the post and put the newest changelog in there?

Fantastic thread :) Will you be keeping the various firmware change logs in the post, just putting the new change log in the post, or will you wipe the post and put the newest changelog in there?

Fantastic thread :) Will you be keeping the various firmware change logs in the post, just putting the new change log in the post, or will you wipe the post and put the newest changelog in there?

Fantastic thread :) Will you be keeping the various firmware change logs in the post, just putting the new change log in the post, or will you wipe the post and put the newest changelog in there?

I think we should just wipe the older firmwares when a new one comes around - maybe keep a link to the old one..

I think we should just wipe the older firmwares when a new one comes around - maybe keep a link to the old one..

I think we should just wipe the older firmwares when a new one comes around - maybe keep a link to the old one..

I think we should just wipe the older firmwares when a new one comes around - maybe keep a link to the old one..

Thing is Sony *will* erase the older firmware changelogs, hence why I asked.

This is good to know but I am sticking with the original firmware.

Too many of my friends got burned by updating their PSPs to new firmware and then when they finally figured out how to hack them they were stuck because of brand new firmware.

Well have fun waiting until custom firmware appears on PS3 :D

Youre obligated to update your firmware if you want to play the newest games - the updates come with the games

Besides, the newer PSP firmwares will be downgradeable some time in the future

This is good to know but I am sticking with the original firmware.

Too many of my friends got burned by updating their PSPs to new firmware and then when they finally figured out how to hack them they were stuck because of brand new firmware.

It's much easier for them to force updates on the PS3, given the "always online" nature of it. Obviously if yours is not always connected, then it's fine. But I'm sure you would connect your PS3 to the internet at some point, maybe for PS Store, which is when they'll lock you out of all the online stuff until you update.

It's much easier for them to force updates on the PS3, given the "always online" nature of it. Obviously if yours is not always connected, then it's fine. But I'm sure you would connect your PS3 to the internet at some point, maybe for PS Store, which is when they'll lock you out of all the online stuff until you update.

uhh, he wont be able to play any games in the future if he doesnt update his firmware

FIRMWARE 1.70 RELEASED

April 18, 2007

Direct US Download - 1.70

The PLAYSTATION?3 System Software version 1.70 update includes the following:

- You can now download PlayStation? format software from PLAYSTATION?Store, and play it on the PS3? system.

- You can now use saved data for PlayStation? format software on the PSP? system.

- You can now use the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PlayStation? and PlayStation?2 format software.


FIRMWARE 1.70 RELEASED

April 18, 2007

Direct US Download - 1.70

The PLAYSTATION?3 System Software version 1.70 update includes the following:

- You can now download PlayStation? format software from PLAYSTATION?Store, and play it on the PS3? system.

- You can now use saved data for PlayStation? format software on the PSP? system.

- You can now use the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PlayStation? and PlayStation?2 format software.


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