Posted on March 17th, 2010 by csreynolds
Ah, anonymous tipsters, those mysterious individuals who helpfully supply advice or intelligence to others about matters of speculation without demanding fame or honourable mention in return. I often wonder what the gaming news industry would be without them…
The PlayStation 3 is destined to embrace a third dimension sometime this year, we know that much. However, when the [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Firmware Updates, Release Dates, Rumors, Sony news, ps3 firmware
Posted on January 11th, 2010 by TheDarkAlbino
Sony’s plans to implement 3D support into all existing PS3 consoles haven’t exactly been well-kept secrets. Bits of information have popped-up from time to time, but now we have solid details straight from Sony’s hardware marketing director John Koller:
“Out of the box, the PS3 is great, because as many people know who are watching this, [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Firmware Updates, Sony news
Posted on December 9th, 2009 by csreynolds
According to the EU PlayStation Blog, it’s very nearly time for another firmware update, and the features included in version 3.15 have us yearning for an official release date (could it be this Thursday?).
Unfortunately, there’s no indication that cross-game chat is coming just yet. However, we can look forward to a controller synchronisation fix, the ability to transfer [...]
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Filed under: B, F, Firmware Updates, Games, K, Playstation Network, Release Dates, ps3 firmware
Posted on November 20th, 2009 by csreynolds
Firmware 3.10 went live earlier today, bringing with it Facebook integration facilities, a colour palette for your gamercard, and a more convenient way to view and manage pictures and photographs. However, nothing was mentioned about the return of error code [80022A07].
For anyone who has yet to encounter error code [80022A07], this alphanumeric nuisance signifies a [...]
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Filed under: Features, Firmware Updates, PS3 Problems, Trophies, ps3 firmware
Posted on November 12th, 2009 by csreynolds
Going by a rumour-turned-real post on ScrawlFX, it appears some new (and, unfortunately, essentially useless) alterations are soon to be made to the PlayStation 3’s XMB in the next firmware update.
For example, you’ll be able to manage your Facebook profile through your PlayStation Network account. You’ll be able to change the colour of your gamercard [...]
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Filed under: Facebook, Firmware Updates, Playstation Network, Social Networking, Xmb
Posted on October 26th, 2009 by csreynolds
The PlayStation 3 has always been about more than just gaming; the functionalities, applications and services offered by Sony’s console accurately reflect this ideology, and the future is looking very bright indeed…
We are pleased to inform you that media streaming service Netflix is coming to PS3. As announced yesterday by Netflix’s VP of Corporate Communications Steve Swasey, the company has partnered with [...]
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Filed under: Blu Ray News, Firmware Updates, Playstation Network, Sony news, Stream Media, Xmb, ps3 firmware
Posted on September 25th, 2009 by csreynolds
When it comes to PS3 development, cross-title communication is one of the most – if not the most – frequently requested functionalities. The Xbox has it, we all want it, but there has been no edivdence to suggest that Sony will implement it any time soon. Until now.
A VG247 source has recently claimed that Sony plans to incorporate cross-title voice [...]
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Filed under: Firmware Updates, Rumors, ps3 firmware
Posted on September 15th, 2009 by csreynolds
Firmware 3.01 is live, and optional. To install, or not to install?
At present, is it not known whether all grievances regarding Firmware 3.0 have been addressed in this discretionary new patch, but we are hopeful that system stability has now been restored to the PS3. If in-game freezing and controller malfunction issues have been resolved, [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Firmware Updates, PS3 Problems, Patches, Software Updates, Xmb, ps3 firmware
Posted on September 13th, 2009 by csreynolds
We sincerely hope Sony keeps tabs on its own website, as we’ve come across an absolute gem of a thread just recently…
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Filed under: Firmware Updates, Playstation Network, Playstation Store, Xmb, Youtube Channel, ps3 firmware, screenshots
Posted on September 7th, 2009 by csreynolds
Are you tired of ear-piercing headset feedback during online play? Can’t stand echoing microphones any longer? There is a solution, as discovered by GOONL!NE.
Buried deep within Firmware 3.0‘s plethora of menus is a magical little feature called the Echo Canceller. Scroll over to the Settings section, locate the Accessory Settings menu and click Audio Device [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Firmware Updates, Software Updates, Xmb, ps3 firmware
Posted on September 7th, 2009 by csreynolds
Today is my birthday. At the ripe old age of 25, I feel no different to how I felt after turning 24, but like most birthdays this morning I’ve been overwhelmed with text messages, emails, cards and presents as a way of congratulating me on surviving this far in life. Only kidding.
So I’m wondering what news [...]
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Filed under: Firmware Updates, Main, Software Updates, Sony news, Xmb, ps3 firmware
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 by Gamoc
My PS3 crashed at 2am last night. Due in no small part, I suspect, to the wonders of firmware 3.0, it just stopped working as I tried to turn Batman: Arkham Asylum off, so I had to hold my finger down on the power touchpad/button/thing until it powered down. After I restarted it, fearing the [...]
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Filed under: Firmware Updates, Patches, official
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 by csreynolds
Since its release earlier this week, Firmware 3.0 has become the new Marmite: some of us love it, some of us hate it.
The newest sore point, as noted on the official PlayStation 3 forum, relates to controller connectivity. Various models of Sony’s Sixth Axis wireless control pad – most notably the Ceramic White DualShock 3 [...]
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Filed under: Console news, DualShock 3, Firmware Updates, PS3 Problems, ps3 firmware
Posted on September 1st, 2009 by csreynolds
It’s official (well, according to PlayStation LifeStyle, anyway):
Firmware version 3.0 for PS3 is now live. This new update has significantly refreshed and improved our console’s XMB to provide a range of new functions and applications, making navigation through menus a more efficient, pleasurable experience. Who’d have thought it?
After the break, we have a comprehensive breakdown [...]
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Filed under: Firmware Updates, Main, Playstation Network, Playstation Store, Release Dates, Xmb, ps3 firmware
Posted on August 18th, 2009 by Gamoc
The Official US Blog has detailed some features of Firmware 3.0. It’s all listed after the break, along with a video showcasing it. And yes, they’re moving the battery indicator from above the clock. Victory!
There’s no date for it yet, as we’ve still got some firmware updates to go before then, surely, but it’s a [...]
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Filed under: Firmware Updates, Playstation Network, Playstation Store
