Latest PlayStation 3 Firmware Update Thread *V2*

[Livin in a box]

Why would they remove that option? so i'm forced to stick to an older version and not able to update? >_> *******s

There are 19 pages of hate comments over a the EU PlayStation Blog, though I'm not sure about the US one. It's a very strange thing to do, and the only reason I can see is they're protecting themselves against any exploits through what Geohot and others may find. But by doing this they've made a lot of researchers and just general users angry and stuck on an inferior operating system that will eventually be forced by newer games.

@Xilo: Yeah, lol.

[Paixao]

Mine is updating to 3.30. I don't know whats new.

[Livin in a box]

Yep, everything's been updated in the first post. 3.30 is the latest.

[Nicholas-c Veteran]

[Thread un-pinned]

Thread will float on page one when updates are available.

[Livin in a box]

3.40 is expected to release tomorrow.

[richardsim7]

Any release notes?

[Livin in a box]

None yet as it hasn't been released, but I'll get them up tomorrow. It'll be enabling PlayStation Plus I suppose.

[Hedon]

http://blog.us.plays...ailable-soon-2/

Hi everyone, once again we're adding new features to the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system via firmware update to ensure we're bringing you the best, most comprehensive entertainment experience possible. PS3 system software update (v3.40) will be available soon, adding the PlayStation Plussubscription, enhancements to the connection between your PlayStation Network and Facebookaccounts and more. Additionally, we'll be launching system software update (v6.30) for the PSP(PlayStation Portable) system simultaneously with PS3 system software update (v3.40), adding PlayStation Plus compatibility as well as other new features.We've gone ahead and provided a few highlights from PS3 firmware update (v3.40) below:

• PlayStation Plus: PlayStation Network users will be able to purchase membership toPlayStation Plus; a new subscription service on the PlayStation Network that provides you with new options to expand and enhance your gaming experience and enable you to gain an exclusive set of features and content. Friendly reminder, all of you PlayStation Network users will continue to have free access to PlayStation Network's unmatched and expanding suite of new and exclusive features while PlayStation Plus subscribers will gain access to an exclusive and expanding set of gaming features, content and functionality.
• Photo Gallery: A new network based photo sharing feature is now available on the Photo Gallery. The enhancement allows you to upload, browse and comment on photos on Facebookand Picasa Web Album. You can also opt to share your photos between your PlayStation Network friends as well as print photos from Photo Gallery.
• Video Editor & Uploader: Video Editor and Uploader is a new function found on the XrossMediaBar (XMB), which enables you to edit, save and upload video files stored on the PS3 system to sites such as Facebook or YouTube.
• Five Star Rating Support: Users can rate the PlayStation Store content they have purchased with one to five star ratings.
• Power Save Settings: The default setting for PS3 System Auto-Off will be set at 2 hours, providing you with additional power save options and further improving power save features on the PS3 system.

In addition to the latest features introduced in PS3 system software update (v3.40), a separate, new PlayStation Network application on Facebook.com will be made available. This builds upon what was previously launched with Trophies and the ability to publish purchases from the PlayStation Store. Now you can further integrate your PlayStation Network and Facebook accounts with this new application. The application allows you to display your PlayStation Network profile on your Facebook account, find out which of your Facebook friends have a PSN account and send them a PlayStation Network friend request, view your PSN friends' online status and add the PlayStation Network application tab to your Facebook user profile.

We're very excited to be able to provide you with continued system software upgrades, which ensure your PS3 and PSP systems remain compelling offerings for years to come. For more details and instructions on how to update the system software for the PS3 and PSP systems, please visithttp://www.us.playst...es/SystemUpdate andhttp://us.playstatio...temupdates/psp/.

Let us know your thoughts. Enjoy!

I like that they took the Xbox idea of adding the rating system. I like rating systems, and I usually participate.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Hi everyone, once again we're adding new features to the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system via firmware update to ensure we're bringing you the best, most comprehensive entertainment experience possible. PS3 system software update (v3.40) will be available soon, adding the PlayStation Plussubscription, enhancements to the connection between your PlayStation Network and Facebookaccounts and more. Additionally, we'll be launching system software update (v6.30) for the PSP(PlayStation Portable) system simultaneously with PS3 system software update (v3.40), adding PlayStation Plus compatibility as well as other new features.

We've gone ahead and provided a few highlights from PS3 firmware update (v3.40) below:

• PlayStation Plus: PlayStation Network users will be able to purchase membership toPlayStation Plus; a new subscription service on the PlayStation Network that provides you with new options to expand and enhance your gaming experience and enable you to gain an exclusive set of features and content. Friendly reminder, all of you PlayStation Network users will continue to have free access to PlayStation Network's unmatched and expanding suite of new and exclusive features while PlayStation Plus subscribers will gain access to an exclusive and expanding set of gaming features, content and functionality.
• Photo Gallery: A new network based photo sharing feature is now available on the Photo Gallery. The enhancement allows you to upload, browse and comment on photos on Facebookand Picasa Web Album. You can also opt to share your photos between your PlayStation Network friends as well as print photos from Photo Gallery.
• Video Editor & Uploader: Video Editor and Uploader is a new function found on the XrossMediaBar (XMB), which enables you to edit, save and upload video files stored on the PS3 system to sites such as Facebook or YouTube.
• Five Star Rating Support: Users can rate the PlayStation Store content they have purchased with one to five star ratings.
• Power Save Settings: The default setting for PS3 System Auto-Off will be set at 2 hours, providing you with additional power save options and further improving power save features on the PS3 system.

In addition to the latest features introduced in PS3 system software update (v3.40), a separate, new PlayStation Network application on Facebook.com will be made available. This builds upon what was previously launched with Trophies and the ability to publish purchases from the PlayStation Store. Now you can further integrate your PlayStation Network and Facebook accounts with this new application. The application allows you to display your PlayStation Network profile on your Facebook account, find out which of your Facebook friends have a PSN account and send them a PlayStation Network friend request, view your PSN friends' online status and add the PlayStation Network application tab to your Facebook user profile.

We're very excited to be able to provide you with continued system software upgrades, which ensure your PS3 and PSP systems remain compelling offerings for years to come. For more details and instructions on how to update the system software for the PS3 and PSP systems, please visithttp://www.us.playst...es/SystemUpdate andhttp://us.playstatio...temupdates/psp/.

Let us know your thoughts. Enjoy!

Source: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/06/28/playstation-3-system-software-update-v3-40-available-soon-2/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=firmware_062810

[Belazor]

Give web messaging or gtfo :p

[Guest]

Big update. Would anyone use those features though?

[KoL Veteran]

Cool.

AB you can post again here?

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Plus icon appears on gamertag

AB you can post again here?

Yup!

[rajputwarrior]

seems like a decent update... liking the facebook updated

thanks for the info (Y)

[Piggy]

hmm I'll probably end up getting PS+ for no reason other than to have it. :wacko:

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

lol the EU blog is listing Plus as free :laugh:

Be sure to jump on after the update to see if they screw anything up on the store :p

[DPyro]

How long is the bonus months deal available for PSN Plus?

[rajputwarrior]

lol the EU blog is listing Plus as free :laugh:

it is isn't it? for the first three months for everyone? i swear they said that at the E3 keynote...

[DPyro]

No, you buy a subscription and get an extra two months. That screenshot only shows a test account which probably has access to everything for free.

[still1]

firmware 3.4 released

PlayStation 3 System Software Update v3.40 Available Soon

Posted by Eric Lempel // VP, Network Operations Americas

Hi everyone, once again we’re adding new features to the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system via firmware update to ensure we’re bringing you the best, most comprehensive entertainment experience possible. PS3 system software update (v3.40) will be available soon, adding the PlayStation Plus subscription, enhancements to the connection between your PlayStation Network and Facebook accounts and more. Additionally, we’ll be launching system software update (v6.30) for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system simultaneously with PS3 system software update (v3.40), adding PlayStation Plus compatibility as well as other new features.

We’ve gone ahead and provided a few highlights from PS3 firmware update (v3.40) below:

PlayStation Plus: PlayStation Network users will be able to purchase membership to PlayStation Plus; a new subscription service on the PlayStation Network that provides you with new options to expand and enhance your gaming experience and enable you to gain an exclusive set of features and content. Friendly reminder, all of you PlayStation Network users will continue to have free access to PlayStation Network’s unmatched and expanding suite of new and exclusive features while PlayStation Plus subscribers will gain access to an exclusive and expanding set of gaming features, content and functionality.

Photo Gallery: A new network based photo sharing feature is now available on the Photo Gallery. The enhancement allows you to upload, browse and comment on photos on Facebook and Picasa Web Album. You can also opt to share your photos between your PlayStation Network friends as well as print photos from Photo Gallery.

Video Editor & Uploader: Video Editor and Uploader is a new function found on the XrossMediaBar (XMB), which enables you to edit, save and upload video files stored on the PS3 system to sites such as Facebook or YouTube.

Five Star Rating Support: Users can rate the PlayStation Store content they have purchased with one to five star ratings.

Power Save Settings: The default setting for PS3 System Auto-Off will be set at 2 hours, providing you with additional power save options and further improving power save features on the PS3 system.

Source

Edit: didnt see it being posted early.... I am late to the show

[Piggy]

I'm being a guinea pig for this firmware right now. ( I secretly want it to brick so I get rid of my ps3 obese for a trim new slim :D )

Damn it worked. :(

[KoL Veteran]

Downloaded and installed really fast. Where is the Facebook app?

[DPyro]

I'm being a guinea pig for this firmware right now. ( I secretly want it to brick so I get rid of my ps3 obese for a trim new slim :D )

Damn it worked. :(

You could always buy me a new one :p

60GB dead :(

[SimplySchizo]

Nice update. Kinda disappointed on still not having NetFlix integrated as of yet.

[TR1GG3R]

i just got the 3.40 update this morning and i would like to know where this facebook app is also