Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Xbox 360 system update gets its colors in order, makes it mandatory]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/xbox-360-system-update-gets-its-colors-in-order-makes-it-mandat/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/xbox-360-system-update-gets-its-colors-in-order-makes-it-mandat/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/xbox-360-system-update-gets-its-colors-in-order-makes-it-mandat/#comments Remember those color problems experienced by some Xbox 360 users after last year's dashboard update? Microsoft appears to have fixed the issue in its latest system update, although it will take time for the fix to roll out across the associated apps -- we've been told this will happen over the next few months. Its Sony rival also rolled out its own (optional) update for the PS3 yesterday, improving "certain aspects" of the UI. The Xbox team promise that their update will also increase performance, but don't take their word for it; the update is rolling out now -- let us know how it goes.

Xbox 360 system update gets its colors in order, makes it mandatory originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pcolor spaceColorSpacedashboarddashboard updateDashboardUpdatefirmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdatefixglitchhdcphdmihdpostcrossmajor nelsonMajorNelsonmetromicrosoftpatchplaystation 3Playstation3PS3sonyupdatevideo outvideo outputVideoOutVideoOutputwashed outWashedOutxbox 360Xbox360Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:55:00 EST<![CDATA[OtherOS++ brings Linux back to the PS3, taunts Sony]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/06/otheros-brings-linux-back-to-the-ps3-taunts-sony/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/06/otheros-brings-linux-back-to-the-ps3-taunts-sony/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/06/otheros-brings-linux-back-to-the-ps3-taunts-sony/#commentsLinux returns to PS3Mourn no more PS3 owners: what Sony hath taken away, the hacker community has given right back. The team at Gitbrew.org have returned Linux to the Cell-based gaming console with OtherOS++, which boasts a number of benefits over Sony's official stab at supporting other operating systems. For one, Linux is no longer relegated to a performance-degrading virtual machine and has full access to the PS3 hardware, and two, it works on both old-school "fat" models and the newer "slim" ones. We warn you, though -- this install is not for the faint of heart, and some older models that use NAND flash instead of VFLASH aren't compatible (check against this list). If you're undeterred, hit up the source link for downloads, instructions, and (most importantly) to stick it to the man.

OtherOS++ brings Linux back to the PS3, taunts Sony originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dual bootDualBootfirmwaregitbrewgitbrew.orghackhackslinuxmodmodsother osOtherOsotheros++playstationplaystation 3Playstation3ps3sonysony playstationsony playstation 3sony ps3SonyPlaystationSonyPlaystation3SonyPsSonyPs3Fri, 06 May 2011 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 firmware update v3.60 live, adds cloud storage and turns off controllers at intervals of your choice]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/ps3-firmware-update-v3-60-live-adds-cloud-storage-and-turns-off/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/ps3-firmware-update-v3-60-live-adds-cloud-storage-and-turns-off/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/ps3-firmware-update-v3-60-live-adds-cloud-storage-and-turns-off/#comments If you're rocking a PlayStation Plus subscription and can't wait to boot your savegames into the cloud, you'll be happy to hear that the System Update enabling that -- firmware v3.60 -- is available for download right now. If you aren't paying $50 a year for PS Plus, what good is it to you? Well, it'll let you set how long you'd like the system to wait before it tells your DualShock and Sixaxis controllers to shut down, hopefully conserving battery life without intermittent annoyance. Enjoy!

[Thanks, Tim and Colin]

PS3 firmware update v3.60 live, adds cloud storage and turns off controllers at intervals of your choice originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.60cloudcloud storageCloudStoragefirmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdatePlayStation 3Playstation3PS PlusPS3PsPlussavegamessonysystem updateSystemUpdateupdateWed, 09 Mar 2011 23:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Next PS3 update rumored to add 'Online Saving' for PlayStation Plus users]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/29/next-ps3-update-rumored-to-add-online-saving-for-playstation-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/29/next-ps3-update-rumored-to-add-online-saving-for-playstation-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/29/next-ps3-update-rumored-to-add-online-saving-for-playstation-p/#comments Say it with us, finally a PS3 firmware update that actually does something useful! We've grown so accustomed to Sony refreshing the software on its console just to spite jailbreakers that we almost started to believe that's all the word "update" entailed. But, here comes Kotaku with word that v3.6 of the PS3's firmware will come with a neat little addition: saving games to the cloud. This seems a very logical step toward delivering Sony's overall goal of giving users a holistic, integrated experience. Indeed, during the NGP presentation, guest speaker Hideo Kojima specifically referred to saving your PS3 game on the console and resuming it on the Next Generation Portable. "Online Saving," as Sony's reputed to be calling it, would be the conduit through which that can be realized, though it doesn't appear like it'll come for free. Kotaku's sources indicate it'll be part of the PlayStation Plus subscription, at least initially. Still, we like cloud storage, and if it means never having to see another hard drive again, we're all for it.

Next PS3 update rumored to add 'Online Saving' for PlayStation Plus users originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Nilay here -- let's take a look at what's going on. This isn't a "lawsuit" in the traditional sense, since Sony hasn't filed a complaint for copyright infringement or whatever against Geohot and friends. Instead, the company appears to be trying to shove the genie back in the bottle and have the jailbreak and any information about the jailbreak removed from the web by filing a temporary restraining order. That might work in the short term -- Geohot's already pulled his pages down -- but history suggests that the forces of paperwork rarely triumph over the righteous anger of nerds, and that this code is out there for good. That said, we'll see what the court says tomorrow; although we very much doubt Sony's melodramatic proposed motion and order will be granted as written, we wouldn't be surprised if some sort of order is eventually granted -- and then from there a formal lawsuit is likely just a few days away.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Sony asks for restraining order against Geohot, fail0verflow over PS3 exploits originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsexploitexploitingfail0verflowfailoverflowfirmwaregeohothackhackingjail breakJailBreakplaystation 3Playstation3ps3sonyTue, 11 Jan 2011 21:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Geohot releases PS3 jailbreak for firmware 3.55, world ceases to have any meaning]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/geohot-releases-ps3-jailbreak-for-firmware-3-55-world-ceases-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/geohot-releases-ps3-jailbreak-for-firmware-3-55-world-ceases-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/geohot-releases-ps3-jailbreak-for-firmware-3-55-world-ceases-to/#comments Remember when George "Geohot" Hotz demoed homebrew on the PlayStation 3? Yeah, we know, it was a whole day of CES ago. Well, it looks like that video wasn't a random crack, but full custom firmware, and not just for show -- he just released it to the world. Believe it or not, we didn't bring our PS3s with us to CES 2011, so we can't actually test it for ourselves, but if you have faith or enjoy living on the edge, you're two clicks, one USB stick and a manual System Update away from potential freedom. Now, let's see him keep his original promise.

[Thanks, Omar]

Geohot releases PS3 jailbreak for firmware 3.55, world ceases to have any meaning originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: To clarify, this will not let you play 3.42 or 3.50 games, but will let you downgrade your firmware from those versions to an earlier, more hackable release.

[Thanks, Mattias]

PS Jailbreak gets support for PS3 versions 3.42 and 3.5, is no firmware safe? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.423.50downgradefirmwarefirmware updatefirmware warFirmwareUpdateFirmwareWarhackhackedjailbreakplaystation3ps jailbreakps3PsJailbreaksonyMon, 15 Nov 2010 07:05:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 goes the PSP route to thwart jailbreakers: Medal of Honor requires latest firmware]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/ps3-goes-the-psp-route-to-thwart-jailbreakers-medal-of-honor-re/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/ps3-goes-the-psp-route-to-thwart-jailbreakers-medal-of-honor-re/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/ps3-goes-the-psp-route-to-thwart-jailbreakers-medal-of-honor-re/#comments It's not quite a common practice just yet, but it looks like the PlayStation 3 could be following in the PSP's footsteps in order to get around folks jailbreaking the device. As MCV reports, anyone buying Electronic Arts' new "Medal of Honor" game will first have to update their PS3 to the latest 3.50 firmware (conveniently provided on the disc) before playing -- that firmware also, of course, has the convenient side effect of blocking the ability to jailbreak the console. No word on any other games that will follow suit, but we have sneaking suspicion that this is something PS3 users will have to get used to.

PS3 goes the PSP route to thwart jailbreakers: Medal of Honor requires latest firmware originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>electronic artsElectronicArtsfirmwarejailbreakmedal of honorMedalOfHonorplaystationps3psjailbreaksonyWed, 13 Oct 2010 16:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Best Buy charges $30 for PS3 firmware update, laughs all the way to the bank]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/best-buy-charges-30-for-ps3-firmware-update-laughs-all-the-way/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/best-buy-charges-30-for-ps3-firmware-update-laughs-all-the-way/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/best-buy-charges-30-for-ps3-firmware-update-laughs-all-the-way/#comments In case you hadn't noticed by now, Best Buy's Geek Squad isn't always the most scrupulous sort, but their latest attempt to upsell consumers is truly off the charts. We've confirmed for ourselves that the Staten Island, NY store is offering 120GB PS3 Slims for $329.98, explaining away the surcharge as their fee for a firmware upgrade. In case you've never booted up a PS3 yourself, let us explain the sheer ridiculousness at work here: a system update requires about three button presses, and some discs prompt you automatically. Hell, if you want to play online or access the PlayStation Store, you don't even have a choice -- ever since Other OS got Sony's goat, firmware updates have been mandatory across the board. Still, it's hard to say no when Best Buy employees are this polite -- when we explained to a rep that we already had a PS3, he graciously offered us an update anyhow... for just $29.98.

Best Buy charges $30 for PS3 firmware update, laughs all the way to the bank originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read more at our liveblog.

PS3 update 3.50 adds 3D Blu-ray movie support starting September 21 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.503.5g3d3dtvBlu-Rayblu-ray 3dBlu-ray3dfirmwarePlaystation 3Playstation3ps3Software UpdateSoftwareUpdateSONYThu, 16 Sep 2010 00:58:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 3.42 software update reportedly patches jailbreak, hates fun]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/ps3-3-42-software-update-reportedly-patches-jailbreak-hates-fun/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/ps3-3-42-software-update-reportedly-patches-jailbreak-hates-fun/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/ps3-3-42-software-update-reportedly-patches-jailbreak-hates-fun/#comments Sony just released its 3.42 software update for PlayStation 3 owners. As a mandatory update, PS3 jockeys must accept it if they want to continue accessing the PlayStation Network or PlayStation Store. While Sony's American mouthpiece isn't saying much about the release, Sony Japan says that it fixes a "hardware security issue," and that's it. Sounds like a patch for PSJailbreak and its open-source variants to us.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

PS3 3.42 software update reportedly patches jailbreak, hates fun originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.42exploitfirmwarefirmware 3.42Firmware3.42hackjailbreakmandatorypatchplaystation 3Playstation3ps3psjailbreaksecuritysoftwaresoftware updatesoftware update 3.42SoftwareUpdateSoftwareUpdate3.42sonyTue, 07 Sep 2010 01:48:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 firmware 3.41 updated, hard drive upgrade problems exterminated]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/ps3-firmware-3-41-updated-hard-drive-upgrade-problems-extermina/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/ps3-firmware-3-41-updated-hard-drive-upgrade-problems-extermina/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/ps3-firmware-3-41-updated-hard-drive-upgrade-problems-extermina/#comments Sony has rolled out an update to the update, which fixes a major flaw found in version 3.41 of the PS3's firmware. An unintended consequence of the patch was that industrious hard drive upgraders found themselves staring at a disquieting error message when swapping out storage units, but Sony has acted swiftly and the very latest data update does not suffer from the issue. It's somewhat unhelpful that the upgrade-friendly firmware is still called 3.41, but we prefer companies that follow the "fix first, pick names later" methodology anyway.

PS3 firmware 3.41 updated, hard drive upgrade problems exterminated originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.41firmwarefirmware 3.41Firmware3.41fixfixedplaystation 3Playstation3ps3sonyupdateWed, 04 Aug 2010 04:19:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 firmware 3.41 said to be causing hard drive upgrade problems]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/ps3-firmware-3-41-said-to-be-causing-hard-drive-upgrade-problems/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/ps3-firmware-3-41-said-to-be-causing-hard-drive-upgrade-problems/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/ps3-firmware-3-41-said-to-be-causing-hard-drive-upgrade-problems/#comments The recently released PS3 firmware 3.41 seemed to just be a minor update that added a new "You May Like" section to the PlayStation Store, but it looks like it's been causing nothing but headaches for anyone trying to upgrade the hard drive in their console. As a 30-page strong thread on the official PlayStation forums reveals, folks upgrading their hard drive have been getting a "no applicable data" error after trying to install the update, which has left them with a non-working PS3 and, in some cases, a corrupted original drive. According to CVG, the issue may have something to do with a newly discovered feature of the 3.41 update that allows for more incremental patches, which might also explain why the problem only seems to be affecting PS3s where the firmware is stored in on the hard drive instead of the system's memory. As for Sony, it hasn't offered an official explanation just yet, but all indications are that it's a bug and not an intentional blocking of hard drive upgrades -- at least we hope it is. Head on past the break for a video of the problem.

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PS3 firmware 3.41 said to be causing hard drive upgrade problems originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bugfirmwarefirmware 3.41Firmware3.41hard drivehard drive upgradeHardDriveHardDriveUpgradeplaystationplaystation 3Playstation3ps3sonyupgradevideoSat, 31 Jul 2010 05:18:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Blu-ray 3D update arrives in September; 3D photo, PlayTV and YouTube support to follow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/playstation-blu-ray-3d-update-arrives-in-september-3d-photo-pl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/playstation-blu-ray-3d-update-arrives-in-september-3d-photo-pl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/playstation-blu-ray-3d-update-arrives-in-september-3d-photo-pl/#comments Just in case you weren't really sure how deep into this 3DTV thing Sony is, senior director of Sony Europe Mick Hocking announced the PS3's update for Blu-ray 3D movie playback will be released in September -- but it won't stop there. Expect future firmware upgrades that give the PS3 3D rendering for photos (.mpo files), any broadcasts it can pick up on PlayTV, and even YouTube videos. Not running out the door to buy one yet? CVG reports the rest of the presentation was devoted to extolling the virtues of 3D to hardcore gamers in racing games, God of War, or LittleBigPlanet. Demos so far haven't completely convinced us the PS3 is capable of rendering games in high enough resolution to satisfy, but if Fat Princess 2 features a good 3D implementation, someone hide our credit cards, please.

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PlayStation Blu-ray 3D update arrives in September; 3D photo, PlayTV and YouTube support to follow originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>.mpo3d3d photo3dPhoto3dtvblu-rayblu-ray 3dBlu-ray3dfirmwareplaystationplaystation 3Playstation3playtvplaytv 3dPlaytv3dps3septembersonyupdateyoutubeyoutube 3dYoutube3dFri, 09 Jul 2010 16:26:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Plus coming via PS3 firmware 3.40 (update: now available)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/playstation-plus-coming-soon-via-ps3-firmware-3-40/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/playstation-plus-coming-soon-via-ps3-firmware-3-40/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/playstation-plus-coming-soon-via-ps3-firmware-3-40/#comments At last, the first post-E3 firmware update for the PlayStation 3, and as you might've suspected, this one's got PlayStation Plus packed into the mix. We've talked about the service a bit so far, but to recap, $50 annual nets you a 50 percent discount on PSN titles, early access to betas, and one hour of demo time on select full titles (among other benefits). If you're not willing to shell out the Ulysses S Grant, however, however, there's a few other treats in the software patch, including five-star ratings for content purchased on the Store, video editor and uploader for Facebook and YouTube (note: not a video capture service, gotta use what the HDD already has), and expanded integration into Picasa and Facebook photo galleries. Speaking of Facebook, a new app will appear on the social site for showing off your PSN profile and befriending others. As usual, no exact date for the firmware is given, but if history's any indication, it won't be very long at all.

Update: We just checked our consoles and, sure enough, the update is live. We're downloading now and will let you know if there's anything peculiar.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Gallery: PS3 firmware 3.40

PlayStation Plus coming via PS3 firmware 3.40 (update: now available) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.40facebookfirmwarenetworkplay stationPlayStationplaystation 3playstation networkplaystation plusPlaystation3PlaystationNetworkPlaystationPluspluspsps 3ps networkps plusPs3psnPsNetworkPsPlussoftware updateSoftwareUpdatesystem software updateSystemSoftwareUpdatev 3.40V3.40youtubeMon, 28 Jun 2010 22:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Hacker gets XBMC running on his PS3, tells you how (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/15/hacker-gets-xbmc-running-on-his-ps3-tells-you-how-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/15/hacker-gets-xbmc-running-on-his-ps3-tells-you-how-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/15/hacker-gets-xbmc-running-on-his-ps3-tells-you-how-video/#commentsHacker gets XBMC running on his PS3 (slowly), tells you how (video) Sony's disabling of Linux on the PS3 has made many people very angry, some more so than others, but for an enthusiast named madshaun1984 it was something of a call to arms. He didn't file a lawsuit or whine about it in forums -- oh no. He sat down to get XBMC working and has succeeded, albeit slowly. Right now the CellSDK that this build relies upon is not up to snuff performance-wise, so just scrolling through media is somewhat less than fun and you can forget about playing it. But, the hope is to improve that and to turn the PS3 into a proper media-streaming Linux box... so long as you don't update the firmware, anyway. Full instructions on how to do this are at the source link, but be prepared to spend the better part of an afternoon at it if you want to try yourself. For those not ready for that kind of commitment (or anyone who already has the latest firmware) you can just enjoy the video proof after the break.

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Hacker gets XBMC running on his PS3, tells you how (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 May 2010 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>firmwarehackhackedlinuxother osotherosplaystation3ps3sonysony playstation3sony ps3SonyPlaystation3SonyPs3videoxbmcSat, 15 May 2010 10:20:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 firmware 3.30 sneaks in remote play from PC, bitstream audio options]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/24/ps3-firmware-3-30-sneaks-in-remote-play-from-pc-bitstream-audio/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/24/ps3-firmware-3-30-sneaks-in-remote-play-from-pc-bitstream-audio/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/24/ps3-firmware-3-30-sneaks-in-remote-play-from-pc-bitstream-audio/#comments Additional trophy sorting and 3D gaming readiness should have been enough to satisfy and PS3 owner after the latest v3.30 system update (hey, at least it didn't take anything away this time) but there's a couple other surprises in store. If you're the kind of person who loves (or hates) their beeps and bloops, there's a toggle for Bitstream Direct (output audio with the original digital signal prioritized) or Mix (mixed with sound effects such as button sounds and then converted to bitstream format) on Blu-ray movies, while future VAIO PC owners can get a taste of remote play without any PSP intermediary. Other, unconfirmed, reports include updated Flash compatibility, enhanced region free Blu-ray movie playback, the usual complaints of bricked or otherwise busted consoles as well as erroneous claims of an updated EULA that maintains Sony can update your PS3 whenever it wants (newsflash - it's always said that.) Sure, you can always wait for a custom build from Geohot instead, but we've got a Fat Princess to rescue.

PS3 firmware 3.30 sneaks in remote play from PC, bitstream audio options originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.30bitstreambitstreamingblu-rayconsoleeulationfirmwareplaystationPlaystation 3Playstation3ps3remote playRemotePlaysonyupdatevaiovideo gameVideoGameSat, 24 Apr 2010 23:07:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation 3.30 firmware is a go, 3D games support 'prepped']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/21/playstation-3-30-firmware-is-a-go-3d-games-support-in-tow/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/21/playstation-3-30-firmware-is-a-go-3d-games-support-in-tow/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/21/playstation-3-30-firmware-is-a-go-3d-games-support-in-tow/#commentsWhen the PlayStation blog said firmware 3.30 -- you know, the one that "preps" the console for added 3D support (games for now, not movies) -- was "coming soon," we figured that meant some indeterminate day or week ahead. Not so; we just turned on our Sony consoles and, lo and behold, we got a new update sent our way. There's nothing you can do with the third dimension at this point, but take solace in a handful of Trophy enhancements. And Linux support? Don't be silly, it's not coming back.

PlayStation 3.30 firmware is a go, 3D games support 'prepped' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3 303.303303d3d film3d games3dFilm3dGamesfirmwarefirmware 3 30firmware 3.30Firmware3.30Firmware330playstationplaystation 3Playstation3psps 3ps firmwarePs3ps3 3dps3 firmwareps3 firmware 3.30Ps33dPs3FirmwarePs3Firmware3.30PsFirmwaresonysony playstationsony playstation 3sony pssony ps3SonyPlaystationSonyPlaystation3SonyPsSonyPs3Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:38:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3's summer 3D firmware is all fun and games... and no Blu-ray movie support?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/17/ps3s-summer-3d-firmware-is-all-fun-and-games-and-no-blu-ray/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/17/ps3s-summer-3d-firmware-is-all-fun-and-games-and-no-blu-ray/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/17/ps3s-summer-3d-firmware-is-all-fun-and-games-and-no-blu-ray/#commentsIf you want you and your loved ones looking like the family pictured alongside this text, sitting in front of the TV gazing at 3D dolphins emanating from a PlayStation 3 through your television console, your best bet is to envision Ecco, not Flipper.* According to TechRadar, Sony has clarified that the summer firmware update to enable 3D applies to games only, and that 3D Blu-ray movie support will come with a second update due out later this year. We haven't been able to confirm the announcement ourselves, but suddenly, that freebie copy of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D isn't looking so tantalizing.

* Hypothetically speaking, of course. We have no confirmation on a 3D version of Sega's Ecco the Dolphin or Season 3 of Flipper, featuring "The Most Expensive Sardine in the World."

PS3's summer 3D firmware is all fun and games... and no Blu-ray movie support? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: As of April 13, the proxy DNS trick no longer works. We're not sure why, but considering how long the hacking community holds a grudge, we expect a workaround in due time.

Bypass PS3 firmware 3.21 in seconds -- at your own risk (update: defunct) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.21Aaron LindsayAaronLindsayDNSfirmwarefirmware 3.21firmware update 3.21Firmware3.21FirmwareUpdate3.21install other osInstallOtherOsother osOtherOsplaystationPlayStation 3Playstation3privacyproxyproxy serverProxyServerpsPS3ps3 firmwareps3 firmware 3.21Ps3FirmwarePs3Firmware3.21securitySonySony PS3SonyPs3Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Geohot brings back other OS support with PS3 3.21OO custom firmware]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/geohot-brings-back-other-os-support-with-ps3-3-21oo-custom-firmw/#comments Well, Geohot promised a workaround for Sony's removal of the "install other OS" feature in PS3 firmware 3.21 and now Geohot has delivered. While it's not available to the public just yet, Geohot's 3.21OO custom firmware will apparently be simple to install and, as you can see in the video after the break, it works just as you'd expect and simply restores the "other OS" option to its previous place. Geohot even says that the custom firmware might actually enable the other OS feature on the PS3 Slim, but he hasn't yet had a chance to try it out.

[Thanks, Milo]

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Geohot brings back other OS support with PS3 3.21OO custom firmware originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony already irked a few people by removing the "install other OS" with its PS3 firmware 3.21 update, and it looks like it may have also inadvertently drawn the ire of quite a few other users. Judging from reports on the official PlayStation forums, a sizable number of PS3 users have run into an array of different problems after installing the update, which range from folks not being able to log into PSN or load a disc after the update, to users not being able to turn on their PS3 at all -- some have even reported freezing during the update process. Of course, there's also lots of users that have updated without any issues whatsoever, and the problems don't seem to have yet drawn an official response from Sony. Let us know how things worked out for you in the comments below.

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PS3 firmware 3.21 locking out more than just other operating systems? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>firmwarefirmware 3.21Firmware3.21playstationplaystation 3Playstation3ps3ps3 firmwarePs3FirmwaresonyTue, 06 Apr 2010 15:58:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 firmware 3.21 is out: say goodbye to 'install other OS']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/ps3-firmware-3-21-is-out-say-goodbye-to-install-other-os/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/ps3-firmware-3-21-is-out-say-goodbye-to-install-other-os/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/ps3-firmware-3-21-is-out-say-goodbye-to-install-other-os/#comments Just a tad ahead of schedules -- perhaps as a macabre assurance this isn't some April 1st joke -- firmware 3.21 for the PS3 is now being seeded to anyone who tries to log onto the PlayStation Network. As far as we can tell, all the update seems to do is remove the "install other OS" option and kill access to anyone who does have another platform dual-booted. Just a friendly reminder, if you fall into that category, be sure to either backup your partition or wait for Geohot to find a workaround.

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PS3 firmware 3.21 is out: say goodbye to 'install other OS' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.21firmwarefirmware 3.21Firmware3.21hackhacksinstall other osInstallOtherOslinuxother osOtherOsplaystationplaystation 3Playstation3psps3ps3 firmwareps3 firmware 3.21Ps3FirmwarePs3Firmware3.21securitysonysony playstationsony playstation 3SonyPlaystationSonyPlaystation3Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Geohot advises against updating PS3, will find 'safe way' around losing OS support]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/geohot-advises-against-updating-ps3-will-find-safe-way-around/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/geohot-advises-against-updating-ps3-will-find-safe-way-around/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/geohot-advises-against-updating-ps3-will-find-safe-way-around/#comments In case you hadn't heard, there's a PlayStation 3 firmware update coming this Thursday that'd knock out the "install other OS" option and remove any currently-installed non-PS3 platform. Our guess is it's not going to affect the majority of owners, but the diehard users are certainly up in arms, and no one really likes losing a feature, even if it's rarely used. Leave it to Geohot, then, to right the wrong. Arguably the reason for Sony's reversal (see: PS3 exploit), the famed hacker has published not only a letter of sorrow at the company (unsurprising), but also a call for users not to update. Instead, he claims he will "look into a safe way of updating to retain OtherOS support" and issued a tech-savvy threat about "touching the CFW," much to the company's chagrin (trust us, you don't even want to know what he's talking about here -- far too scary). We wouldn't normally say a war's brewing, but ol' George Hotz has proven himself more than capable at starting something fierce.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Geohot advises against updating PS3, will find 'safe way' around losing OS support originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.21exploitfirmwarefirmware 3.21Firmware3.21geo hotGeoHotgeorge hotzGeorgeHotzhackhacksinstall other osInstallOtherOslinuxother osOtherOsplaystationplaystation 3Playstation3psps3ps3 firmware 3.21Ps3Firmware3.21sonysony playstationsony playstation 3SonyPlaystationSonyPlaystation3Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Older PS3s losing 'install other OS' option in Thursday's firmware 3.21 update]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/28/older-ps3s-losing-install-other-os-option-in-thursdays-firmwa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/28/older-ps3s-losing-install-other-os-option-in-thursdays-firmwa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/28/older-ps3s-losing-install-other-os-option-in-thursdays-firmwa/#comments Bad news, Linux fans. The older PlayStation 3 consoles are losing one of the features they could tout over their Slim successor. Firmware 3.21 is coming out this Thursday, April 1st, and its major raison d'être is to kill the "install other OS" option. (This is "not an April fools joke," as the PlayStation Europe blog clarifies.) "Security concerns" is the cited reason, although we're sure that doesn't make you feel much better -- no one likes the loss of a feature, even if it wasn't being used. Those who wish to keep Yellow Dog or Fedora running can opt to not upgrade, but skipping out means losing the ability to access PlayStation Network and play games online, among other things. DARPA enthusiasts notwithstanding, we can't say we know many people still running Linux on their console, but if you count yourself among the few and proud, our condolences. Them's the breaks, but hey, at least some of you still have PS2 compatibility.

Older PS3s losing 'install other OS' option in Thursday's firmware 3.21 update originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd already heard that the PS3 wouldn't need anything more than a simple firmware update to make the jump to 3D, and it looks like we now have the first evidence of that very firmware update. It's obviously not ready for public consumption just yet, but a debug build of the 3.20 firmware is apparently now making the rounds among developers, and it quite clearly includes a "3D Video Output" option in the settings -- as evidenced by this image courtesy of VG247. Still no word of an exact release date for the firmware, unfortunately, although it should be out sometime this summer.

[Thanks, Richard]

PS3 3D video output turns up in 3.20 debug firmware originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.203d3d ps33dPs3firmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdateplaystion 3Playstion3ps3ps3 3dps3 firmwareps3 firmware 3.20Ps33dPs3FirmwarePs3Firmware3.20sonySun, 14 Feb 2010 20:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Recent PS3 updates prompt more complaints of console failures]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/recent-ps3-updates-prompt-more-complaints-of-console-failures/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/recent-ps3-updates-prompt-more-complaints-of-console-failures/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/recent-ps3-updates-prompt-more-complaints-of-console-failures/#commentsWell, we heard a raft of complaints of Blu-ray drive failures and other issues when Sony rolled out the 3.0 and 3.1 firmware updates for the PlayStation 3, and it looks like things may have taken another turn for the worse with the recent 3.10 and 3.15 updates. While it's a bit early to call things widespread, some forums are once again starting to heat up with reports of various problems that mostly seem to have occurred after the 3.15 update rolled out last month -- although some folks also seem to have had trouble with the earlier 3.10 update. As with last time, the issues being reported vary a bit, but the 60GB PS3 seems like it may be the most affected, with one completely unscientific poll on the official PlayStation forums finding that 27 users of the 60GB model had no issues after the 3.15 update, while 35 users had either some "bad" issues or a complete system failure ('course those with no problems aren't that likely to be seeking out threads about problems). So, anyone notice that their PS3 isn't behaving like it should? Let us know in comments.

Recent PS3 updates prompt more complaints of console failures originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Didn't the PS3 just get a firmware update? Something about posting all your hard-earned trophies onto your Facebook page? Yes, that sounds right. If you thought that was a big deal, wait 'til you get a load of this: According to the European PlayStation blog, yet another firmware update is imminent. And this one is pretty sweet -- seems that not only will console owners now be able to play PSP Minis, but if you've already bought a Mini for your portable and wish to play it on your PS3, you'll be able to download it to your console for free. Also included in the 3.15 update is a simplified utility for transferring data from one PS3 to another. Pretty great, right? Gamers, be sure to hit the source link for the deets.

PS3 firmware 3.15 to add PSP Mini support, simplified console migration originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've been lusting to indulge in all of those new social networking possibilities that the new PS3 firmware provides, today is your lucky day. And you know what that means: the firmware 3.10 update! Are you ready to post trophies to your Facebook page, signaling your gaming prowess to the world at large? Then you'll want to travel over to the System Update option in your console. But first, make sure you hit up the Sony PR after the break for all the crucial details. You're welcome.

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PS3 firmware 3.10 released with Facebook support, 'richer' trolling experience originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebookfirmwarePlaystation 3Playstation3ps3social mediasocial networkingSocialMediaSocialNetworkingsonyupdateWed, 18 Nov 2009 10:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Leaked PS3 XMB images hint at Facebook integration, new image layout]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/11/leaked-ps3-xmb-images-hint-at-facebook-integration-new-image-la/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/11/leaked-ps3-xmb-images-hint-at-facebook-integration-new-image-la/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/11/leaked-ps3-xmb-images-hint-at-facebook-integration-new-image-la/#comments Although we were too late to verify for ourselves, both Joystiq and Scrawl swear up and down that the above three images, each of whom unfortunately lack a higher-res version, all hail from the official Sony Computer Entertainment Europe website, and each showing a feature of the PlayStation 3's XMB we haven't seen before: some form of Facebook integration, the ability to change gamercard colors, and a new method of photo organization / perusal. None of these would be too surprising or earth-shattering, really, and the juiciest question of them all -- exactly when we might see these additions -- is still a mystery.

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Leaked PS3 XMB images hint at Facebook integration, new image layout originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What could possibly cause nearly 700 comments on an official Sony blog post announcing the relatively minor 3.01 firmware update for the PS3? Plaudits? A Kanye meme gone awry? No, it's the age old problem of an update that apparently breaks more than it fixes. In this case, a sizable number of users are reporting that the 3.0 and/or 3.01 update caused their PS3's Blu-ray drive to be all but unusable for both games and Blu-ray movies (although some folks report that DVDs still work). Other users are also reporting intermittent problems like no sound, and some problems with specific games, but it does seem like the complaints are pretty widespread and, as of yet, Sony isn't saying much about them. Bitten by the upgrade bug yourself? Let us know in comments.

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PS3 3.0 / 3.01 firmware update making Blu-ray drive unusable? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What could possibly cause nearly 700 comments on an official Sony blog post announcing the relatively minor 3.01 firmware update for the PS3? Plaudits? A Kanye meme gone awry? No, it's the age old problem of an update that apparently breaks more than it fixes. In this case, a sizable number of users are reporting that the 3.0 and/or 3.01 update caused their PS3's Blu-ray drive to be all but unusable for both games and Blu-ray movies (although some folks report that DVDs still work). Other users are also reporting intermittent problems like no sound, and some problems with specific games, but it does seem like the complaints are pretty widespread and, as of yet, Sony isn't saying much about them. Bitten by the upgrade bug yourself? Let us know in comments.

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PS3 3.0 / 3.01 firmware update making Blu-ray drive unusable? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, here's a bit of a curious situation. As Joystiq reports, it wasn't long after the PS3 firmware 3.0 went live that the first reports of problems started cropping up, with one particularly nagging issue being that some controllers (specifically the CECHZC2H Ceramic White DualShock3) seemed to be locked out of the console once the update was installed. After hashing it out a bit on the official PlayStation3 forum, however, users apparently determined that the controllers in question were in fact knock-offs and not official Sony product, which raises some different but just as interesting questions. Namely, is Sony locking the knock-offs out on purpose, or is firmware 3.0 just too much for them to handle? For its part, Sony doesn't seem to be saying anything on the matter just yet, but we'll keep you posted.

[Via Joystiq]

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PS3 firmware 3.0 locking out knock-off controllers? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Right on schedule, PlayStation 3 firmware 3.0 is now out and being fed directly into your console (should you opt to download it, at least), offering a number of changes to the user interface and Trophies section and animated themes with avatars. Be sure to come back and let us know what you think!

Update: We're running the update now and the changelog that shows up on the PS3 has two new features we hadn't heard about: simultaneous audio output across connectors and control of video playback (slow motion, fast forward and rewind) using the right stick. Nice!

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PlayStation 3 firmware 3.0 now available originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Liveblog:
PS3 Slim and PS3 classic:
PSP:

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Yesterday's PlayStation news, all in one place originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony just announced a bunch of tweaks and additions to the PS3, PSP, and PlayStation Network at GamesCom, chief among them the new PS3 firmware 3.0. The new code features animated themes with avatars, a new status indicator, a modified friends list, assorted interface changes, tweaks to trophies, and a What's New section that replaces the Information Board. Sony's also bringing the PlayStation Video store to the UK, France, Germany and Spain in November, with more planned expansion in 2010 -- customers will be able to rent and buy films in SD and HD, and while it'll open with just movies, other content will be added as time goes on. The PSP is also getting a Digital Reader comics viewer, with lots of heavy hitters like Marvel on board to provide content -- Marvel says the PSP could become their biggest distribution outlet. We'll see about that -- for now, check a video of firmware 3.0 after the break.

Update: Digital Reader press release after the break.

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Sony announces PS3 firmware 3.0, European PlayStation Video Store, Digital Reader comics viewer originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Well that was fast. Firmware's available now, let us know what you think.

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PS3 2.70 firmware adds in-game text chat, video backup originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Go 'n get it. We're getting word from tipsters and forum jockeys alike that the 2.60 firmware update for your PlayStation 3 is out and ready to download. Seriously Sony, 140MB for a new Photo Gallery application and DivX 3.11 support?

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PS3 2.60 firmware update available now, all 140MB of it originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony just dropped some details on its upcoming 2.60 firmware update for the PS3. The big thrust of the update is a new Photo Gallery app, which can sort by various EXIF data, but also the actual content of the image itself, including colors used, number of people in the photo, how old they are, and facial expressions they used when you pulled out your powdered-blue Kodak to take a few historical snapshots. Naturally you can build slideshows with music and the like. Sony's also adding with this update guest access to the PlayStation Store and DivX 3.11 support. If that's not enough magic to get you riled up, Sony's also pushing out a PSP update, firmware 5.03 that addresses "security vulnerabilities" (we wonder what that could be?) and some stability issues. There's a video walkthrough of the PS3 update after the break.

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Sony ushers in change, hope with upcoming PS3 2.60 firmware update originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're still not over Sony's trickeration -- which led us to believe the version 2.53 firmware update was hitting prior to the US Thanksgiving holiday -- but we're not ones to turn down a free update under any circumstances. As of now (as in, right now), Sony's PlayStation 3 can support full screen embedded Flash videos courtesy of the latest firmware, so there's really no excuse for you not firing up the System Update and sucking it down. Get to it!

[Via PS3 Fanboy, thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Full screen Flash-enabling v2.53 PS3 firmware available now originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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