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[Sony PSP to gain unlimited music via cloud-based Qriocity service]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/sony-psp-to-gain-unlimited-music-via-cloud-based-qriocity-servic/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/sony-psp-to-gain-unlimited-music-via-cloud-based-qriocity-servic/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/sony-psp-to-gain-unlimited-music-via-cloud-based-qriocity-servic/#comments Just days after Sony's Qriocity video-on-demand service went live across Europe, in flies this -- news that the aforesaid service will be spreading its wings and touching the PSP in short order. Word on the street has it that the next PlayStation Portable update (v6.35) will bring along Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity, described as a "new, cloud-based, digital music service from Sony that will give music lovers access to millions of songs stored and synchronized through the cloud." Post-update, users will notice a new icon in the PSP's XrossMediaBar under the 'Music' category, and moreover, the Media Go application for managing PSP downloadable content on your PC will be updated "with enhancements to the user interface and advanced photo editing tools." Sony's remaining mum on a launch date, but the internet is already abuzz about what this may mean for the impending PlayStation Phone. Will Sony finally have a leg-up over iOS with an ingrained unlimited music client? A boy can dream, can't he?

Update: Tipster Isaac spotted the screen above and the one after the break on his PSPgo today. Looks like the launch may be sooner than we'd imagined, eh?

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Sony PSP to gain unlimited music via cloud-based Qriocity service originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiodigital downloadsDigitalDownloadsfirmwaremedia goMediaGomusicplaystationplaystation portablePlaystationPortablepspQriocitysoftwaresonyunlimited musicUnlimitedMusicXMBXrossMediaBarMon, 29 Nov 2010 12:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Lovefilm movie streaming now live on UK PlayStation 3 consoles]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/lovefilm-movie-streaming-now-live-on-uk-playstation-3-consoles/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/lovefilm-movie-streaming-now-live-on-uk-playstation-3-consoles/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/lovefilm-movie-streaming-now-live-on-uk-playstation-3-consoles/#comments Sony's "it only does everything" claim for the PS3 seems to be growing stronger with every day that passes. After getting Hulu Plus in the US recently, the versatile console has just seen the green light to start some movie streaming action in the UK, courtesy of a hookup with Lovefilm. To get this free extra, you have to have a £5.99 or above monthly Lovefilm subscription (that's excluding its Games offering), though there's a limit on how much streaming you can do at that price point. Such stipulations fall by the wayside on the £9.99 top tier, leaving you and your console to enjoy as many movies as you can handle.

Lovefilm movie streaming now live on UK PlayStation 3 consoles originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Chris]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p5.1netflixplaystation 3Playstation3ps3streamingupdatewatch instantlyWatchInstantlyxmbMon, 18 Oct 2010 16:28:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 and Lovefilm make it official, streaming movies to consoles in the UK this November (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/ps3-and-lovefilm-make-it-official-streaming-movies-to-consoles/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/ps3-and-lovefilm-make-it-official-streaming-movies-to-consoles/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/ps3-and-lovefilm-make-it-official-streaming-movies-to-consoles/#comments Considering our leak a couple of days back came directly from Sony itself, this is hardly a suprise, but Eurogamer has done the diligent thing and managed to confirm with the dudes in suits that British film streaming service Lovefilm will indeed be coming to the PlayStation 3. The everything console is adding the UK answer to Netflix to its stable of software enhancements, which will let people buy pay-per-view movies or, provided they're on Lovefilm's £5.99 subscription or above, let them stream away without a care in the world. Oh, and the video ad that got pulled? We've now got it for you after the break.

Update: Electric Pig have been told that the PPV option will be left off the table for console streamers.

Update 2: Lovefilm has gotten in touch with us directly to say the service is rolling out this November.

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PS3 and Lovefilm make it official, streaming movies to consoles in the UK this November (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Qriocity on-demand movie service extends into Europe, 'Music Unlimited' coming by year's end originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Qriocity on-demand movie service coming February 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Facebook for PlayStation 3 'begins' this Thursday with firmware update 3.10 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebookplaystationplaystation 3Playstation3ps3xmbxross media barXrossMediaBarMon, 16 Nov 2009 21:12:00 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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And the hits just keep on comin'. Shortly after Sony introduced its connected BRAVIA W-Series to the world, in flies yet another trio: the Z5500 line. Arriving in 40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch models, the set boasts Motionflow 200Hz technology, DLNA certification, the outfit's BRAVIA Engine 3, its own 'draw the LINE' design concept, a 1080p panel and a CI Plus interface, which only those parked overseas will truly understand. Furthermore, there's an integrated MPEG-4/AVC HD tuner, BRAVIA Sync (HDMI-CEC), an auto shut-off function, a dedicated 'Energy Saving Switch' and -- for the first time -- AppliCast. If you're curious, the latter feature enables users to access a range of online services (RSS feeds and all sorts of other widgets) via the built-in Ethernet jack. Sony didn't bother to share a price, release date or any hope of a US debut, but we'll be keeping our eyes peeled.

[Via TrustedReviews]

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Sony debuts connected BRAVIA Z5500 LCD HDTV line originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And the hits just keep on comin'. Shortly after Sony introduced its connected BRAVIA W-Series to the world, in flies yet another trio: the Z5500 line. Arriving in 40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch models, the set boasts Motionflow 200Hz technology, DLNA certification, the outfit's BRAVIA Engine 3, its own 'draw the LINE' design concept, a 1080p panel and a CI Plus interface, which only those parked overseas will truly understand. Furthermore, there's an integrated MPEG-4/AVC HD tuner, BRAVIA Sync (HDMI-CEC), an auto shut-off function, a dedicated 'Energy Saving Switch' and -- for the first time -- AppliCast. If you're curious, the latter feature enables users to access a range of online services (RSS feeds and all sorts of other widgets) via the built-in Ethernet jack. Sony didn't bother to share a price, release date or any hope of a US debut, but we'll be keeping our eyes peeled.

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Sony debuts connected BRAVIA Z5500 LCD HDTV line originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's a new PSP update in town, so hold onto your calloused thumbs. Firmware 5.50 borrows the PS3's XMB "Information Board" (pictured) for getting PlayStation and PlayStation Store news wherever you've got WiFi and a yearning, and there's also a games information search that works straight from the XMB as well. The update also brings the incredibly tardy ability to browse Memory Stick sub-folders for media, and Trend Micro Security and Safety for protecting the browser from malicious sites and protecting kids from adult content. It's not a landmark update, but it's something.

[Via PSP Fanboy; thanks Allan M.]

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PSP firmware 5.50 arrives to fulfill your every subfolder exploration need originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bret? Present. Jemaine? Present. Murray? Present. PlayTV? ... Sony's PlayTV DVR add-on for the PlayStation 3 suffered through more than one delay before going on sale in Europe, and it appears thing will be no different in New Zealand, but at least with good reason - they're getting HD working this time. As it stands, the original version's dual HD DVB-T tuners are pretty useless since there aren't any Freeview stations broadcasting in that format in the UK and FreeSat HD support is still up in the air. David Hine from Sony revealed on the ButtonMasher podcast that a push back 'til the end of the year is related to the spread of high definition on the island, so that they can "work in" HD support before it launches, unleashing Remote Play and XMB powered HDTV watching upon the populace so they can catch season two of Flight of the Conchords as it was meant to be seen.

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If Samsung devices are your preferred flavor, get very familiar with the interface pictured above. Eased in amongst product announcements during today's CES keynote is the news that all their devices -- camcorders, HDTVs, digital cameras, PMPs and all -- will be sharing this style going forward. Seeming to follow the example set by Sony's XMB, and hopefully adding momentum to a trend others will continue, the idea is that users pick it up on one device, and can carry that experience to future purchases without a sharp learning curve. As much as we enjoy figuring out where the contrast setting is for the 20th time, early adopters have more than enough options to memorize. Of course, unified doesn't mean static, and this interface should be plenty customizable. Word is that consumers' first look at the new UI is via Samsung's new digital camera lineup, but other details are few and far between.

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Unified UI previews the future of Samsung hardware originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No surprise here, but Sony's making darn sure it's not left behind in the connected HDTV arena by introducing seven new sets that all look to the Yahoo! Widget Engine to pull down Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube, Slacker and other web-based content right on one's HDTV. Proudly dubbed Bravia Internet Widgets, the functionality will come bundled in with the firm's ZBR9 lineup (comprised of the 52-inch KDL-52XBR9, 46-inch KDL-46XBR, 40-inch KDL-40XBR90 and 32-inch KDL-32XBR9) as well as the 52-inch KDL-52Z5100, 46-inch KDL-46Z5100, and 40-inch KDL-40Z5100. All seven sets tout 1080p panels, BRAVIA Sync, four HDMI inputs, an Ethernet jack and a cute Energy Star 3.0 sticker to boot. Gear up for TV 2.0 (or are we up to 3.0?) to land this Spring.

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Sony brings Yahoo! widgets to 1080p ZBR9 / Z-Series HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No surprise here, but Sony's making darn sure it's not left behind in the connected HDTV arena by introducing seven new sets that all look to the Yahoo! Widget Engine to pull down Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube, Slacker and other web-based content right on one's HDTV. Proudly dubbed Bravia Internet Widgets, the functionality will come bundled in with the firm's ZBR9 lineup (comprised of the 52-inch KDL-52XBR9, 46-inch KDL-46XBR, 40-inch KDL-40XBR90 and 32-inch KDL-32XBR9) as well as the 52-inch KDL-52Z5100, 46-inch KDL-46Z5100, and 40-inch KDL-40Z5100. All seven sets tout 1080p panels, BRAVIA Sync, four HDMI inputs, an Ethernet jack and a cute Energy Star 3.0 sticker to boot. Gear up for TV 2.0 (or are we up to 3.0?) to land this Spring.

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Sony brings Yahoo! widgets to 1080p ZBR9 / Z-Series HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No real surprises here but, in a recent interview with GamePro, Sony's John Kohler said that the company doesn't have any plans to pull a Microsoft and redesign its XMB interface, nor does have any intention to offer Netflix service on the PS3 in the foreseeable future. More specifically, while Kohler says that Sony is willing to make changes "if consumers pound on our door loudly enough," it's not likely to make any "grand-scale changes" to the XMB "because it's something that's been so well-received." As for Netflix, Kohler expectedly shifted the focus to Sony's own download service, saying simply that "our efforts will continue to be there, because our customers want to own the content." Not surprisingly, Kohler didn't exactly invite any door-pounding on that matter, though there's certainly nothing stopping anyone that feels so inclined.

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

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Sony says it has no plans for revamped XMB, Netflix service originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No real surprises here but, in a recent interview with GamePro, Sony's John Kohler said that the company doesn't have any plans to pull a Microsoft and redesign its XMB interface, nor does have any intention to offer Netflix service on the PS3 in the foreseeable future. More specifically, while Kohler says that Sony is willing to make changes "if consumers pound on our door loudly enough," it's not likely to make any "grand-scale changes" to the XMB "because it's something that's been so well-received." As for Netflix, Kohler expectedly shifted the focus to Sony's own download service, saying simply that "our efforts will continue to be there, because our customers want to own the content." Not surprisingly, Kohler didn't exactly invite any door-pounding on that matter, though there's certainly nothing stopping anyone that feels so inclined.

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

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Sony says it has no plans for revamped XMB, Netflix service originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, James]

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PlayStation Home hacked, the search for backup exploits begins originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>backupsdecrypteddecryptionhackhackshomehomebrewin-game-xmbpiracyplaystation 3playstation homeps3reverse engineerreverse engineeringsonystreetskaterfuxmbThu, 23 Oct 2008 19:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon Video On Demand officially live on BRAVIA Internet Video Link]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/amazon-video-on-demand-officially-live-on-bravia-internet-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/amazon-video-on-demand-officially-live-on-bravia-internet-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/13/amazon-video-on-demand-officially-live-on-bravia-internet-video/#commentsWe knew good and well it was coming, but Sony finally spilled the beans on bringing Amazon Video On Demand to BRAVIA Internet Video Link users. For folks with compatible Sony BRAVIA televisions equipped with the optional BRAVIA Internet Video Link, they can now tap into "tens of thousands of premium movies and TV shows," and additionally, they can now stream high-definition content from Dailymotion and other providers at no additional cost. Huzzah!

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Amazon Video On Demand officially live on BRAVIA Internet Video Link originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon's latest video delivery service is apparently live for Sony Bravia Internet Video Link-equipped customers. A reader reports that after a rather low key system message and reboot the Amazon Video on Demand logo added itself to his streaming options, joining YouTube and other providers available since the $299 add-on launched back in April. Amazon's website still lists shows it as being in beta, but they're probably just too busy with Home or those HD TiVo downloads to bother dropping a line. Anyone else noticing a new option on the XMB lately?

[Thanks, Jared]

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Amazon Video on Demand for BRAVIA Internet Video Link open for business? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yeah, that's right -- you can get it right now. In game XMB, trophies... the whole nine. Why are you still reading this?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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[Via Joystiq]

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PS3 firmware 2.40 update coming tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's here kids, in-game XMB demonstrated on a firmware 2.40 PS3 for the first time. Yup, that's the clock and date displayed upper-right with a quick hit of the PlayStation button. Sony also reveals that the 2.40 firmware update will deliver the Google search bar (like the PSP update last week) and the ability to play and control your own music stored on the hard drive in-game. See that and more in the video after the break.

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Video: In-game XMB demonstrated on PS3 v2.40 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Say hello to this year's warmed-over line of Sony's ES 7.1 channel audio/video receivers. Now-standard features in the line include a PS3/PSP-style xross media bar interface, 1080p Faroudja DCDi upconversion, a slew of audio codec support (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, dts High Resolution Audio and dts HD Master Audio) plus Digital Media Port connectivity to hook up iPod or Bluetooth adapters or satellite radio. The higher end STR-DA4400ES (above) packs a 120-watt amplifier, six HDMI inputs, HD video output to two zones and audio to three zones for $1,500 when it debuts this August. The STR-DA3400ES and STR-DA2400ES both include a 100-watt amp, four HDMI jacks, the 3400 includes an IR repeater and support for a second video zone with its $1,000 price tag, while the 2400 drops those features and includes a basic interface for $800 next month. Take a peek at both after the break, then check your wallet to see where you fit in.

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Sony unveils 2008 ES receiver lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Say hello to this year's warmed-over line of Sony's ES 7.1 channel audio/video receivers. Now-standard features in the line include a PS3/PSP-style xross media bar interface, 1080p Faroudja DCDi upconversion, a slew of audio codec support (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, dts High Resolution Audio and dts HD Master Audio) plus Digital Media Port connectivity to hook up iPod or Bluetooth adapters or satellite radio. The higher end STR-DA4400ES (above) packs a 120-watt amplifier, six HDMI inputs, HD video output to two zones and audio to three zones for $1,500 when it debuts this August. The STR-DA3400ES and STR-DA2400ES both include a 100-watt amp, four HDMI jacks, the 3400 includes an IR repeater and support for a second video zone with its $1,000 price tag, while the 2400 drops those features and includes a basic interface for $800 next month. Take a peek at both after the break, then check your wallet to see where you fit in.

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[Thanks, 94 taurus owner]

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PSP firmware 4.00 out, PS3 2.40 in-game XMB and trophies confirmed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via PS3 Fanboy, thanks John]

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PS3 firmware 2.40 said to be bringing in-game XMB, trophies originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 May 2008 16:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, 2.00 might sound like a magical milestone, but in reality there's not a whole lot here that's going to revolutionize your gaming experience, and sadly nothing yet to bring online communication and play to parity with Xbox Live and Xbox's handy dandy dashboard. That said, Sony is strengthening some of the PS3's unique features, like the new Remote Start function that lets you fire up your PS3 remotely when you're accessing it with your PSP, and playlists for music and photos. One of the biggest "additions" is DualShock 3 support, but that's so laughably last-gen that it's hardly worth noting. Sony is also packing in the ability to create and share your own Themes for XMB, and a news ticker that will eventually make way for the importing of your own RSS feeds. Sony also added a new XMB group to the main menu to pave the way for Home and other internets-friendly features, and -- oddly enough -- Canon printer support to really round out the package. The update will be available in the States tomorrow, November 8th.

Update: PS3 Fanboy has some exclusive screenshots of the new interface.

[Via Joystiq]

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PS3 firmware 2.00 hits tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Next-Gen Gamer, thanks cloudstrife13]

Update: Ruh roh, looks like the post has been pulled and this called a hoax. Thanks for riding the rumor-go-round with us, everybody. See you next time. [Via GearFuse]

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PS3 firmware 2.00 details leaked? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2007 05:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In addition to new micro-displays and the Internet Video Link streaming device, Sony also announced seven BRAVIA LCD sets today. There are two 1080p-capable displays in 40- and 46-inch sizes (KDL-46V3000 and KDL-40V3000), three 720p sets in 26, 40, and 46 inches (KDL-26S3000, KDL-40S3000, and KDL-46S3000), and a pair of 32-inch models (KDL-32S3000 and KDL-32XBR4). The V-series 1080p sets can accept 1080/60p and 24p signals via their HDMI or component inputs, and have the advanced Bravia EX engine for higher-quality upconversion. The 32-inch XBR model has three of the 1080/60p/24p HDMI inputs, and uses Sony's Motionflow 120Hz motion compensation, which creates unique frames to help eliminate blurring and motion artifacts. All the sets have 10-bit color for more capable color gradients, Bravia's video processing engine, and Theatre Sync for control connection between compatible devices. The displays also utilize Sony's XMB Xross Media Bar interface. The XBR and S-series models will be available this spring, while the other sets will come out in the summer -- pricing has not been announced for any of these models.

Gallery: Sony's new BRAVIA LCD models, with IVL support

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Sony's new BRAVIA LCD models, with IVL support originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Impress]

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Sony's BDZ-V7 and BDZ-V9 Blu-ray and hard drive recorders originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Oct 2006 02:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony reveals new 3200ES, 5200ES 1080p A/V receivers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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