Latest Playstation 3 Firmware Update Thread

[American Ninja]

A new version of this thread exists here: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=820082

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.

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Download 2.20 Now! -

Edited September 4, 2009 by bmaher

[MadFerIt]

Mods you should sticky this. Definitely important (and Sony thus far has released many updates, so good to keep track).

[American Ninja]

Mods you should sticky this. Definitely important (and Sony thus far has released many updates, so good to keep track).

Yeah I decided to make two separate threads. Its more cleaner and easier to navigate. :)

[FiB3R]

Only 3 weeks late! :p

[TDQuiksilver]

Only 3 weeks late! :p

This was made to be a sticky post by suggestion.. not as a "new" news post. We've already been on top of this since March 22. ;)

We should be seeing another update in a few weeks as this tends to be the current rate.

[Huleboeren]

Yeah I decided to make two separate threads. Its more cleaner and easier to navigate. :)

Thank you :D

Can someone sticky this?

[Julius Caro]

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.

[The Teej]

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?

[Huleboeren]

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..

[KoL Veteran]

Thank you :D

Can someone sticky this?

yeah this should be stick and the Folding@Home thread too

[The Teej]

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.

[Huleboeren]

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

You know Sony isnt the only ones keeping track of the firmware right?

I thought of a link to an unofficial changelog

[xploit1030]

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.

[Huleboeren]

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

[Bhav]

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.

[Huleboeren]

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

[Gavin001]

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

Yeah at some point it will be just like the PSP and updates will come on the disk and will make u update before bein able to run the game!

[TDQuiksilver]

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.

[American Ninja]

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.

I was just about to post a:)ut this :) Thank

[Dirk]

Gah. And my wait continues. :(

[Huleboeren]

Sounds great - is that the full changelog?

Any word on when we will have downloadable PS1 games in the EU store?

[Gavin001]

From reading the UK playstation forums there BC has improved aswell

http://community.eu.playstation.com/showthread.php?t=80043

[Julius Caro]

OMG I will try GT4 as soon as it finishes upgrading!

[Gavin001]

Pretty boring update for me :( nothing that i'd use! i was hoping for at least customize backgrounds or something :(

[NeCrom-X]

Just wondering why everyone is not able to play Gran Turismo 4. It's one of the games I still play a lot and when I got my PS3 I had the original firmware and it played out of the box.