Firmware 1.90 details

[VG Aficionado]

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070723/ps3.htm

(Google Translation)

　As for the function which is mounted with the update of PS3, the cross media bar (XMB) the picture is indicated in the background, the indicatory font is modified in regard to “customization of the wallpaper/the indicatory font”, “input of picture letter” at the time of message compilation to the friend and Internet browser using the USB keyboard of marketing, letter is input “inline letter input with Internet browser” and improves the playback quality of music CD directly “rise converting output of music CD” and so on.

(You can customize the wallpaper on your PS3. I personally hope you can just change the theme of the XMB as well. It also adds emoticons for messages to your friends. Details a few changes for playback of music CD's and keyboard input as well.)

　Other modification point is as follows.

<Modification point of PS3 system software version 1.90>

-Rearranging the game which is retained in the hard disk is possible (Move games in XMB up and down. Possibly in other folders?)

-In the option menu of the disk “the disk it removes and” adds (You can eject games, CD's and movies from XMB by pressing triangle, and selecting "Eject Disk")

-At the time of idea contest modification of file and folder “folder classification” selective possibility (Not very sure about this. It seems like you can change the way your folders are classified, but that still isn't informative.)

-“BD 1080p 24Hz output (HDMI)” of “BD/DVD setting” with “entrance” selective possibility (It reads like you can force 24hz output for Blu-Ray over HDMI.)

-At music CD output frequency” of “music setting” ““44.1/88.2/176.4kHz” selective possibility (You can change the frequency of music to either 44.1, 88.2, or 176.4 kHz)

-With bit mapping” of “music setting” ““type 2” selective possibility (Select Type 2 bitmaping for SACD?)

Operation “picture quality adjustment” of panel in “image audio setting” modification (Pertains to those screens that we saw the other day. It allows you to change the PS3 video settings in-game.)

-Is retained in the hard disk of [memorisuteitsuku] and the digital video camera animated picture of the AVCHD type which reproducible (From what I understand, you can make those little animated icons for digital video that you have on a memory stick (that are in AVCHD format), and those animated icons will be retained the next time you plug it in.)

-Record in the media and the time of animated picture file playback on the hard disk, “slow (it returns)” with, “scene to reset”, operational (Sounds like animated .gif support)

-While the playing of PS and PS2 standard software, output setting modification possibility (Allows you to change the output settings while you're playing PS one and PS2 games, like the upscaling options and smoothing)

“Ahead linking adding addition to the book mark” in “the file” menu of [I](Adds bookmark function in the file menu of the web browser)

-Adding “browser security” to “the tool” of [I](This is some kind of browser security function that's found in the tool section of the web browser. It sounds like a private browsing mode for the PS3 browser. (Basically, porn mode.))

-When AV indicating [abata] in the kyat, reacting to sound, it reaches the point where [abata] moves (No idea)

　Furthermore, rise converting output of music CD is connected, PS3 and the audio equipment being the HDMI cable or the optical digital cable, at the same time, it is necessary also for the audio equipment to correspond to the sampling frequency of 88.2kHz or 176.4kHz.

　With the system software version 3.52 of PSP, function in order to play is strengthened PLAYSTATION Network title.

Screenshots:

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070723/ps301.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070723/ps302.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070723/ps303.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070723/ps304.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070723/ps305.jpg

I guess there's a chance now that 2.0 will be released in August indeed.

[masteratt]

Okay I didn't get most of that stuff (too technical).
Moving games up and down is good and I guess pressing Triangle and ejecting disc will save some time.

Customisation is not my thing.

[Maya 5.0]

Would it not be the 1.9 instead?

[VG Aficionado]

http://threespeech.com/blog/?p=507

• Ability to rearrange games on the XMB
• Option menu now includes “eject disk”
• Press triangle to eject games/CDs/movies in the XMB
• XMB backgrounds
• Change the folder classification
• Emoticons
• Change CD output to 44.1/88.2/176.4kHz
• Force 24Hz output for Blu-ray over HDMI
• Change PS3 video settings in-game
• “Bit Mapping” in the “Music Setting”
• Save AVCHD type animations from a Memory Stick
• Change settings like upscaling while playing PS and PS2 games
• Add bookmarks (?)
• Web browser security function in the browser's tool section
• Avatar moves during audio visual chat

It'll be available tomorrow for Europe (and the US as well, I guess).

[Applefiend]

Might go install it now, report back before I go to bed.

[Fazares]

i just hope mp4 videos dont freeze anymore on my own ps3...it happened once i installed the current firmware....1.82 if i m not wrong....

[GTAce]

• Press triangle to eject games/CDs/movies in the XMB
• XMB backgrounds

Yeah nice!
Very good to hear.

[Leedogg]

XMB backgrounds SWEET!!!!!!

[Cyrus]

http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&thread.id=1433718&view=by_date_ascending&page=1

;)

[VG Aficionado]

Great idea :)

Below you can find one of my favorite (not gaming related) high quality wallpaper sites, with all desktop sizes imaginable.

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/index.php?sort=date

[Fats]

Good stuff. All this looks great running as a slideshow with your favourite music running in the background.

[VG Aficionado]

*coughcough* (http://www.sexydesktop.co.uk/index.htm)

[Fats]

Waaa Waaa Wiii Waaa!

[satriales]

So this update is already out in Japan? I wonder if my Japanese PS3 will download the update now?

*goes to check*


Edit: My brother's playing Resistance, so I'll have a look later...

[Z]

XMB backgrounds SWEET!!!!!!

finally.

[VG Aficionado]

Firmware 1.90 Coming Soon (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/07/23/firmware-190-coming-soon/)

+ Posted by Eric Lempel // Director, PlayStation Network Operations

A quick update: we have a new firmware upgrade in the works for PS3, it will be available for download in the next few days. Firmware 1.90 brings with it several new features, many of which readers of this blog have requested – I’m happy to report.

Customization is one new feature: you can now personalize the wallpaper on your XMB with a photo. This was one of the top three requests we received via the blog’s contact form. When viewing a photo, simply bring up the options screen by pressing the triangle button and selecting “set as wallpaper” from the options displayed. Additionally, you can now change the order of the games displayed under the game icon on the XMB.

Another new feature focuses on added communication elements: When you’re sending messages to friends on PLAYSTATION Network, you can now use emoticons. We’ve added a bunch of emoticons that can be easily accessed from the virtual keyboard. Also, another cool addition is, when an avatar is displayed during voice/video chat, the avatar will move in response to audio.

Finally, on the more technical side, you can now play AVCHD videos saved on a Memory Stick or digital video camera, and we’ve added the ability to upscale audio CD output from your PS3. Now, there are two requirements for this feature: the device you’re outputting to must support a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz or 176.4 kHz, and your PS3 must be connected to that device with an HDMI cable or digital optical cable.

Oh, and one more thing: you can now eject discs using your controller by selecting “Eject Disc” in the options menu after you push the PS button.

Several other minor options will be included in 1.90 including a few new display options that will allow you to adjust your display while playing PlayStation, PlayStation2 and Blu-ray movies. More info on these options as well as detailed info on the rest of the 1.90 additions will be available later this week. We’ll update this post with a link to that info when it’s available.

We’re working on additional features for our next update that will incorporate more of your feedback, so as always thanks for all of your support, and please keep those suggestions coming!So, regarding multimedia features besides gaming, has PS3 just become the highest quality Blu-ray, DVD, SACD and audio CD player in the market? =-o

[Smokey]

mine wont pick up an update

[Z]

this is a great update overall. things like changing video output in-game with and other features are very convenient.

[wotter]

Nice update imo, I already have some nice pics to use as a background :).

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Have any you succesfully downloaded the new firmware?

[VG Aficionado]

It doesn't look like the firmware has been released anywhere yet. At least definitely not outside Japan.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Maybe we (US) get it wednesday.

[Domination]

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070723/ps3.htm



Screenshots:

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070723/ps301.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070723/ps302.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070723/ps303.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070723/ps304.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070723/ps305.jpg

I guess there's a chance now that 2.0 will be released in August indeed.

Not a bad upgrade. I was kinda hoping for custom tracks but ol well, maybe next time. Some of the newly added features are some i've been yearning to have for awhile now. So more the phenomenal, I'd say. :thumbl:

[VG Aficionado]

I never expect anything big for 0.1 upgrades, even though 1.6, 1.8 and now 1.9 are more than I could have expected. I wouldn't expect anything like custom soundtracks and XMB access while gaming until 2.0 to say the least. The good news is that we might see firmware 2.0 next month or in a couple of months at most. They're going to take their time to finish it and they might release 1.91 and whatnot meanwhile.

[Z]

at least it will come Thursday.

[Epix]

I never expect anything big for 0.1 upgrades, even though 1.6, 1.8 and now 1.9 are more than I could have expected. I wouldn't expect anything like custom soundtracks and XMB access while gaming until 2.0 to say the least. The good news is that we might see firmware 2.0 next month or in a couple of months at most. They're going to take their time to finish it and they might release 1.91 and whatnot meanwhile.Imagine what 3.0 and 4.0 are going to have in store for us....:thumbl:

[Z]

I never expect anything big for 0.1 upgrades, even though 1.6, 1.8 and now 1.9 are more than I could have expected. I wouldn't expect anything like custom soundtracks and XMB access while gaming until 2.0 to say the least. The good news is that we might see firmware 2.0 next month or in a couple of months at most. They're going to take their time to finish it and they might release 1.91 and whatnot meanwhile.

I don't really expect anything big out of 2.0 update especially that it cam eventually with the .1 updates stacking up. if they would've jumped to it then yes, but the way they got to it, I wouldn't.

[Applefiend]

Tried it again on my japanese PS3, it's not picking up the upgrade. *parp*

Wednesday...

[VG Aficionado]

Imagine what 3.0 and 4.0 are going to have in store for us....:thumbl::drool:

I think 2.0 will be interesting, but I don't know what to expect. The PS3 has been slowly getting new features and some of them feel like they should have been there since the beginning. My only concern is that they might take a long time to be released, but when they do they'll probably be very polished. Hopefully, the more the developers learn about Cell and other components, the shorter it might take them to release new worthy upgrades.

[TimmyJ]

PSP Firmware history
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Portable_System_Software

It seems that each *.0 update has had the most significant improvements so I think it would make sense for the 2.0 firmware to be largely Home based.

[VG Aficionado]

Yeah, the timing is right for the open Home beta in August.

[Z]

Imagine what 3.0 and 4.0 are going to have in store for us....:thumbl:

*imagines previews of PS4*

[OmniCloud]

Good stuff....

Hmm...yummy update...

In-game XMB is all that's left and, yup...that's about it for my wishlist:pleased: Home should take care of online gaming/stats/buddy system...

[Z]

that may actually be introduced with the Home update.

[Marjoh]

Plz Sony give us custom size allocation. 10GB for Linux is way too big for me.

.aZnF

[Z]

custome soundtracks is all I want. give me that, and I'd have to think of something else to ask for. but I don't have anything else apart of that since they added upscaling to catalogue games.

[woundingchaney]

custome soundtracks is all I want. give me that, and I'd have to think of something else to ask for. but I don't have anything else apart of that since they added upscaling to catalogue games.

Access to the XMB in games and Im in heaven. Im thinking both of our wishes will be delivered shortly.

[Z]

Access to the XMB in games and Im in heaven. Im thinking both of our wishes will be delivered shortly.

I did mention that in an earlier post. ;p
that is indeed the primary option on everybody's list. after that, custom music. I don't have anything other than those two. :thumbl:

[Coded-Dude]

I don't think we'll EVER get total XMB access while in-game, but we will most certainly see some features.
Like the friends list, and the ability to write, send, receive, and read messages
(like whats currently available in HOME)

[woundingchaney]

I don't think we'll EVER get total XMB access while in-game, but we will most certainly see some features.
Like the friends list, and the ability to write, send, receive, and read messages
(like whats currently available in HOME)

Yeah I agree, Im not expecting complete full fledged XMB control but the vital aspects regarding networking as well maybe some media support would be great.

[ddaryl]

I disagree... with the cell giving up one SPE just for operating system functions I fail to see why full access won't be a possibility in the future.

This is what the cel was born to do, it'll just take time to implement and get the kinks and bugs out.

[GTShotoKen]

The problem isn't the cell, but allocating system memory for the job.

You risk really bogging down or even breaking a game if you don't allocate memory correctly....or at least I believe so anyways.

[Coded-Dude]

That was my point, with just Friend list access you can tell its a little........iffy.
(and there are other functions that would require too much memory - like video chat)

You will have access to everything you need to communicate and operate on PSN without having full blown XMB access.

[OmniCloud]

That was my point, with just Friend list access you can tell its a little........iffy.
(and there are other functions that would require too much memory - like video chat)

You will have access to everything you need to communicate and operate on PSN without having full blown XMB access.Asking for more than that is being just a wee bit "demanding" don't you think?

All PS3 games need is a simplified XMB with your music, messages/friend-list and maybe a few settings for good measure.

actually, I don't really care about in-game messaging tbh...That's what home is for, would be nice if there was a way to go instantly from game-to home tho...

I know you can go Home-game btw, not sure of the opposite though:huh:

Nothing fancy, if you want to view photos or or watch a video, you probably wouldn't be during that during gameplay...

[Coded-Dude]

Yes, PHIL showed that off in the HOME demo at E3.
He said once you exit the game you go right back to HOME
(if thats where you launched from)

But I believe you may be able to start a game from XMB and exit to HOME.
(id don't see why the wouldn't/couldn't do something like that)

[VideoGame mania]

the update is up,, dling.

[yankeefan06]

I'm downloading it right now.

[BruceWayneIII]

Installing...

[Applefiend]

We need a topic for XMB backgrounds, badly....

[makeitlookreal]

I'm downloading it right now!!! :-)

[BruceWayneIII]

Seems the days are over when listening to a CD and pressing to PS button to return to the XMB. Playing from the HDD is still the same.

Also, didn't really find out how to change the order of the games icons...

[Applefiend]

If you go to Settings -> Theme Settings you can turn the wallpaper off, if you're like me and have suddenly gone off the whole idea of wallpaper. :)

[user friendly]

Installed.

It's pretty cool how each user can have their own BG. Also, it didn't require you to hook up the SIXAXIS with the USB, which is a first.

[Z]

can someone link me to the official Japanese site where I can d/l this? I don't want to waste anytime when HS arrives. :)

[user friendly]

All I have is the NA update PUP. I think it works for both.

[Z]

yeah, it is up on PSN now. the official site takes a bit longer to update. just log into your NA ID and d/l away. :)

[user friendly]

yeah, it is up on PSN now. the official site takes a bit longer to update. just log into your NA ID and d/l away. :)

That's a first. So you could do it as a BG download as well? Im only asking this because I don't see it in the store but Im guessing it's because I already downloaded it.

[Applefiend]

Start a PS2 game, now change your PS2 memory card.

Only PS2 format cards are listed, not PS1 format cards.

Kewl

[masteratt]

This is taking fucking ages *yawn*

STOP YOUR DOWLOADS EVERYONE SO I CAN DOWNLOAD FIRST!

Thanks.

[user friendly]

This is taking fucking ages *yawn*

STOP YOUR DOWLOADS EVERYONE SO I CAN DOWNLOAD FIRST!

Thanks.


Try this, it may work faster for you. (http://dus01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/us/2007_0724_bcefc8569ae4c2f4b7c09fd52f728c02/PS3UPDAT.PUP)

[Fillibuster]

I don't remember what happened to our issues thread. But any ideas why my PS3 won't connect to our wireless network. It's worked flawlessly since launch and now it won't connect period. My PC-connected, 360-connected, lappy-connected. All sitting right next to my PS3...

Last night I had moved my PS3 downstairs so my family could watch a blu-ray and it wasn't very well ventilated. A message popped up about the system being too warm. Is there anyway the heat could've fucked up my wireless card in it? The light still flashes green and shit, but I'm paranoid.

[LiquidEagle]

Let's see your wallpapers!!

This is mine for now...

[Applefiend]

I tried this one but it drove me crazy.....

[Pluto]

Where can I get an intanetsutoburauza?

[ Lmao. ]

[solidsnakejej]

I have the Nariko one up right now but might change it to Lightning later. Or maybe the Kai one.

[LiquidEagle]

Nice ones so far, where'd that Resistance one come from, Apple?

I tried putting various MGS logos (Otacon's mark, FOX-HOUND old-school and new), but it keeps blowing the picture up even though I just want it to be smaller and in the center :(

[VG Aficionado]

Is it available in Europe now? I'll have to download a few wallpapers to test them today :)

[Applefiend]

It's an IGN one.

[KRA]

is there a way to turn off that triangle thing in right bottom place ?!

[masteratt]

is there a way to turn off that triangle thing in right bottom place ?!

Yeah- It keeps drawing my attention.

[saud264]

i can't see the new firmware :(

[masteratt]

Download it to PC thorugh official website and transfer the file to PS3 via USB or some device (PS3 is not picky).

I remember they have a very nice step by step guide on how to do that.

[Fats]

Let's see your wallpapers!!

This is mine for now...

I think that that looks absolutely gorgeous dude. Don't mind me if I steal it and use it for my wallpaper. :)

[Z]

That's a first. So you could do it as a BG download as well? Im only asking this because I don't see it in the store but Im guessing it's because I already downloaded it.
no, you can't bg d/l a FW. what I meant is that it may be faster to download the update directly to your PC from the official website (http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/network/updates) and transfer it to your PS3.

[Nodieza]

How do you change PS3 video settings in game? Not seeing it.

[VG Aficionado]

You can do that only when you're playing PS1 and PS2 games or Blu-ray movies. I'm not sure about DVD movies, but it was possible before to change the upscaling settings on the fly from the playback menu.

[Raitei]

Well, im having a bit of trouble now.

the download is going incredibly slow, and then just not completing. So i downloaded it to pc
put it on my psp, and it wont find the update. apparently no applicable data.
Ive tried it with a different usb aswell

[Epix]

Anyone notice you don't have to manually connect your controller via USB during the FW update anymore? Nice. :smile:

[VG Aficionado]

I did. Nice little annoyance-ridder touch :)

[Domination]

I'm downloading it right now!!! :-)

congratulations on the PS3 prize, man. it must be an exciting time for you as one of the lucky winners.:clap:

[Z]

Anyone notice you don't have to manually connect your controller via USB during the FW update anymore? Nice. :smile:
a small inconvenience ironed out. nice. :)

[Segitz]

Well, im having a bit of trouble now.

the download is going incredibly slow, and then just not completing. So i downloaded it to pc
put it on my psp, and it wont find the update. apparently no applicable data.
Ive tried it with a different usb aswell

You have to put it into the following directory (all upper case)

/PS3/UPDATE/

for it to work!

[Domination]

Nice ones so far, where'd that Resistance one come from, Apple?

I tried putting various MGS logos (Otacon's mark, FOX-HOUND old-school and new), but it keeps blowing the picture up even though I just want it to be smaller and in the center :(

the PSP does this as well.

before you set the image as a background, select the background icon. then use L2 or R2 to zoom-in on your preferred size or in other words, how you want that image to appear as your background.

[Raitei]

done that on both memory sticks. still 'no aplicable data found'

i downloaded it straight from the eu website.

Unless i somehow got the 1.82 or something firmware
but i did click on latest firmware

[Domination]

Well, im having a bit of trouble now.

the download is going incredibly slow, and then just not completing. So i downloaded it to pc
put it on my psp, and it wont find the update. apparently no applicable data.
Ive tried it with a different usb aswell

you have to place the update in a recognisable folder:

usb device = PS3 folder = update folder

this is how it is suppose to look:

USB device > PS3 > UPDATE
update it the same way you would do the PS3 without this procedure but through the (media device) option.

[Raitei]

yep
i know all of that

i've upgraded this way before, i deleted the psupdate.pup file that was left over from last time and replaced it with the new one
still no cigar

[GTAce]

EDIT: Nvm.

Try it again via PSN it worked for me without any problems a couple of minutes ago.

[Domination]

yep
i know all of that

i've upgraded this way before, i deleted the psupdate.pup file that was left over from last time and replaced it with the new one
still no cigar

it sounds like you already have the update or that the file is corrupted.

[Raitei]

definately dont have the update because i cant sign into psn. [download new firmware message]

the file could be corrupt, but ive downloaded it twice on two different computers

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Anyone else notice that it remembers how you sort out your videos and music files now??

[BruceWayneIII]

Anyone else notice that it remembers how you sort out your videos and music files now??

More than noticed :) Finally, I don't have to scroll like a mad man anymore.

[dockthepod]

They really are doing a nice job with these updates... What does 2.0 have in store for us? *rubs hands together*

[Marjoh]

I was looking forward to sorting games, but am disappointed by the lack of option other than the "sort by" date and format. But it's a start.

http://fp.scea.com/Content/ps3networkplatform/updates/img/ps3_screenshots_US/190/wall_EN.jpg

When I first saw that, I thought you'd also be able to change the wave (or what ever it's called) with other animation. That'd be sweet.

.aZnF

[Domination]

definately dont have the update because i cant sign into psn. [download new firmware message]

the file could be corrupt, but ive downloaded it twice on two different computers

power down the console with the master switch in back and power the console back on. usually this helps with temporary malfunctions in certain upgrades, i've learned.

[Smokey]

i dont think this was from this update but you dont have to have your TV on HDMI channel while it goes into F@H anymore, i hadnt seen it written anywhere

[aclar00]

I was reading over at gamespot that someone believe the firmware update now turns of the controller after an extended period of inactivity...anyone find this to be true?

[Applefiend]

oh.... That was my most wanted feature. Wii does it. 360 does it. PS3 does nowt.... or does it.

Leave my controller on when I go out and tell ya.

[LiquidEagle]

oh.... That was my most wanted feature. Wii does it. 360 does it. PS3 does nowt.... or does it.

Leave my controller on when I go out and tell ya.

Their controllers have it because they don't have rechargeable batteries :-p

[Applefiend]

So it's been 2 hours about? Unless there's a new option I'm missing the controller is still on.

Myth busted. :)

[Smokey]

So it's been 2 hours about? Unless there's a new option I'm missing the controller is still on.

Myth busted. :)

2hrs & 10min it woulda turned off :) :)

[gibmonster]

^Lol. I like this update. A lot of nice little touches that just make things so much better. Does anyone know if anymore backward compatible PS2 games have been added?

I'm using a really kickass MGS4 picture as my wallpaper.

[VG Aficionado]

The software PS2 BC is always updated with each firmware version, including the 0.01 ones. I haven't heard of any changes, but it has always been the case to date. Anyway, the software BC is very good already, so there probably aren't many complaints anymore.

[VG Aficionado]

Not a confirmation yet, but... ;)

"I noticed a lot of your comments were directly related to accessing XMB features in-game (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/07/23/firmware-190-coming-soon/#comment-10538). We understand this is something you want and we are working on it."....."When I have some more info to share on this, know that I will do so here on this blog."

EDIT: Looks like the blog isn't working right now, but I don't think this is made-up.

[LiquidEagle]

The blog is working, just not that specific post for some reason.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/

[VG Aficionado]

Indeed, and the comment is there on the front page :-p

[Olz]

definately dont have the update because i cant sign into psn. [download new firmware message]

the file could be corrupt, but ive downloaded it twice on two different computers
I'm with you on this one Raitei. I usually download through PC and use a memory stick like you. I got so p****d off last night after downloading the update twice and trying two memory sticks. The PS3 wouldn't do a thing even after formatting the memory sticks and trying again. In the end I gave up and just connected the PS3 to the internet this morning and got it do upgrade itself.

All I can think is that the update that we both downloaded is an older version. I suppose I shouldn't have expected much more, after all this is just typical of Sony Europe.

[frosty]

honestly, what's the point in even using the memory stick if you can connect the ps3 to the net? it's not like you have a higher risk of bricking the system, as the update first downloads to the HDD THEN installs, so if the connection craps out during the download nothing bad happens.

[Olz]

Well a few useful things like being able to pause and resume the download, see what speed it's downloading at, see how much longer its gonna take. It also seems to download faster on the PC. The PS3 always seems so slow at downloads for some reason.

Anyway, they seem like good reasons to me. To be honest bricking the thing never even occurred to me.

[Fazares]

damn...i hoped mp4 videos wouldnt freeze anymore on my own ps3....but the new firmware didnt do a thing....:-/

[VG Aficionado]

What MP4 videos? I guess not the ones from the stores.

[Fazares]

What MP4 videos? I guess not the ones from the stores.
the one from the stores....i need to turn off the ps3 anytime...still not able to see the mgs4 vid quietly....

[VG Aficionado]

That sounds like you got one of those rare faulty PS3s :( Call Sony and take advantage of the warranty.

[Fazares]

nah....they worked all right till i installed the 1,82 firmware.....before that....i was watching mp4 without any problem...

[Z]

Well a few useful things like being able to pause and resume the download, see what speed it's downloading at, see how much longer its gonna take. It also seems to download faster on the PC. The PS3 always seems so slow at downloads for some reason.

Anyway, they seem like good reasons to me. To be honest bricking the thing never even occurred to me.

you can pause and continue a d/l, but having a timer and transfer speeds would be nice.

[Z]

That sounds like you got one of those rare faulty PS3s :( Call Sony and take advantage of the warranty.

just to let it out there, there are different MP4 types. I am encoding some videos in am MP4 container to play on PS3 and there are different settings for them. some work, some will only have the audio playing, some will be blocky, and they are all MP4. it is just that the actual codec is different with in the same container file.

[Fazares]

just to let it out there, there are different MP4 types. I am encoding some videos in am MP4 container to play on PS3 and there are different settings for them. some work, some will only have the audio playing, some will be blocky, and they are all MP4. it is just that the actual codec is different with in the same container file.
have u a solution to my problem...if so thnx in advance...

[Z]

try different types of MP4. if anyone of them runs properly, then your PS3 is fine and it is only a codec issue.
also, you can d/l free video converters to test the different types like Video 9 and others.

[Fazares]

try different types of MP4. if anyone of them runs properly, then your PS3 is fine and it is only a codec issue.
also, you can d/l free video converters to test the different types like Video 9 and others.
have i to download these converters on the ps3 ....?
or can u give me a link with various mp4 for the ps3....?

[Z]

no, if you want to convert a file, do it on your PC. this is as far as playing with the codec go.

as for your PS3, d/l videos from the store- any videos. if they work, then everything is fine. if any of the PSN videos have a problem, contact SOny. it may be as simple as a TV configuration as it is highly unlikely that a firmware update will cause any problems. if it was so, it would have been everywhere on the net.

[FLCL]

^Lol. I like this update. A lot of nice little touches that just make things so much better. Does anyone know if anymore backward compatible PS2 games have been added?

I'm using a really kickass MGS4 picture as my wallpaper.

For the PAL ps3 1.9 finally added Silent Hill 3 and Tekken Tag, the last two ps2 games that weren't working for me

Silent hill 3 is looking great especially if you turn on sharp in the option menu while using smoothing in the game settings

Tekken Tag lol its slow like hell and the screen shakes! as if the ps3 struggling to emulate it

[Leedogg]

anybody having any issues with Folding@Home after the 1.9 update? Everytime I exit it the system does that double beep thing and resets itself. Anybody else system doing that?

[VG Aficionado]

Yes, I've read that several people experienced the same thing. I don't know whether that's a glitch or if it's meant to be like that. As long as it still works though...

[Z]

anybody having any issues with Folding@Home after the 1.9 update? Everytime I exit it the system does that double beep thing and resets itself. Anybody else system doing that?

that happened to me twice when exiting F@H using the PS button. I then used the F@H menu to exit and it didn't restart. also, I just tried exiting from the PS menu again and it went fine without restarting.

Added:

I just tried exiting F@H using the PS button and it seems everything is fine. maybe it is an initial quirk or something. anyway, it's gone now.

[Carlos]

So, it seems that the update is out in the US. hmm?

[Smokey]

mine only done it with a disc in

[Z]

I have a disc in as well through out the whole thing. try exiting F@H with the PS button, circle and the F@H menu. I tried all of those and my PS3 doesn't restart. it only did it twice at the beginning immediately after I updated. but now, it is fine.

[Smokey]

yeah mine hasnt missed a beat only did it a coupla times. i always hit PS button to turn Controller on, then i just hit (O) to get out of F@H

[VG Aficionado]

Firmware 1.92 to be made available in the next hours? (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=186845)

[GTAce]

Ohh that would come unexpected.

[Pimpwerx]

It's up.

[gnznroses]

i was trying to view gamespot.com on ps3, and just having that ONE page open, i was getting an error that it was out of memory and it kept replacing the page with a blank one. wtf?...
(this was on 1.9 btw, earlier today. just saying they should fix that...)

[Sephiroth_VII]

What's in the update?

[Kabbage]

What's in the update?

From 1.90 to 1.92 -- I'm assuming nothing to write home about.

[Vegtro]

My guess.... PS1/PS2 compatibility update and security.

[CreativeWriter]

After updating to 1.92 I can no longer access the PSstore or the internet... I get a general network error. Anybody else?

Edit: now it lets me visit Yahoo and cnn.com but none of the gaming sites/forums... odd. It gives me a server not found error.

[user friendly]

After updating to 1.92 I can no longer access the PSstore or the internet... I get a general network error. Anybody else?

Edit: now it lets me visit Yahoo and cnn.com but none of the gaming sites/forums... odd. It gives me a server not found error.

I was having similar problems with youtube and gametrailers in particular, while other sites let me in. Seems to be cleared up now.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

that's weird, I haven't had any of those problems.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Can a poor high schooler get a transcript of the changelog? I can't exactly access my PS3 from here...

[user friendly]

Can a poor high schooler get a transcript of the changelog? I can't exactly access my PS3 from here...

Nothings been released yet.

[Sephiroth_VII]

But doesn't it usually display the changelog during the update?

[CreativeWriter]

If anybody has the network error issues I had, try deleting your cookies. That seemed to solve that problem straight away.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Okay, here's the changelog, big f'ing list for a *.*2 update:

(The stuff in brackets is written by me)
UPDATE: Just after a mere few hours of going live, a lot of PlayStation 3 users have already downloaded the official firmware 1.92. While Sony has yet to release an official changelog, the PS3 community took it upon itself to discover the developments that were rolled out with the update.

The following information below were from QJ.NET readers, our own observation, forum members, as well as those who are actively discussing this surprise update over at the official PlayStation Forum:

* Ability to add Flash wallpapers
* Seemingly faster XMB load time

* XMB screensaver option (which was there prior to this but just became popular because of this)
* Improvements on Internet Browser application
* Auto power off for the controllers
* Thumbnails in the video section (I suppose this means that they will automatically be generated for downloaded videos too, now)
* Synchronized game clips in the games folder load up
* Faster transition from game to XMB
* Updated PSOne/PS2 controller compatibility (In preparation for the DS3?)


UPDATE 2: The QJ.NET PS3 readers have done a good job of updating us with list of tweaks Sony made on this firmware update. On this second update though, we have an official bit of info straight from Sony Japan's website. Note: Be warned of the engrish courtesy of online translations:

* Performance for the additional item which is transmitted with PLAYSTATION®Store was strengthened. (Warhawk?)
* PlayStation® of the part in PS3® and operational status of the PlayStation®2 standard software were renewed. As for up-to-date operational status < private search sight> With you can verify.

If you have something to add to this "unofficial changelog" or just want to discuss FW 1.92 with other PS3 owners, please feel free to do so through our comment section below.

UPDATE 3: Now we have the official changelog from Sony Japan. Here it is:

Customization of wallpaper/indicatory font (theme setting)

* XMB™(the cross media bar) it reached the point where the picture can be indicated in the background. In addition, it reached™the point where the indicatory font on XMB can be modified.
* [ At the time of message compilation of the friend ], it reached the point where picture letter can be input.
* When connecting the USB keyboard, it reached the point where letter can be input into input form of the Web page directly.
* It corresponded to the rise sampling output of music CD.

The other functions which are renewed with version 1.90

* Whole
o [ The disk to remove ] it added to the option menu of the disk.
o When modifying the idea contest of the file and the folder, [it reachedthe point where folder classification ] can be chosen.
* Setting
o [ [ BD 1080p 24Hz outputof BD/DVD setting ] (HDMI)] with [ it reached the point where entrance ] can be chosen.
o [ [ At music CD outputfrequency ] of musicsetting ] [ it reached the point where 44.1/88.2/176.4kHz ] can be chosen.
o [ [ With bit mapping ]of musicsetting ] [ it reached the point where type 2 ] can be chosen.
* Video
o [ Picture quality adjustment ] of the operation panel [was modified in imageaudio setting ].
o It reached™the point where the memory stick and animated picture of the AVCHD type which is retainedin the hard disk of the digital videocamera can be played back.
o It reached the point which in the record media and when playing back the animated picture file which is retained in the hard disk, [ slow (returns and ) ], [ scene to reset ] can do operation. (What?)
* Game
o While the playing®of PlayStation and the PlayStation 2 standard software,it reached the point whereoutput setting can be modified.
o It arranged the game which is retained inthe hard disk and it reachedthe point where it is applied.
* Network
o [ The file ] of Internet browser in the menu, [ ahead linking addition ] was added to the book mark.
o [ Browser security ] was added [ tothe tool ]of Internet browser.

* Friend
o When indicating (繧｢繝舌ち繝ｼ) in the AV kyat, the (繧｢) butter reacting to sound, it reached the point where it moves.
* In addition
o PlayStation of the part in PS3 and operational status of the PlayStation 2 standard software were renewed. You can verify up-to-date operationalstatus with .
o About the automatic restoration function of information of setting

As you can see the English translation's a bit loose, so we're still watching other Sony sites for their own official changelog.



Some of them seem to be remnants from the 1.90 update,but there's new stuff in there, too. I've made most of it bold.

[Passive]

i call these 'tweak' updates.

anyone have a rough file size for this update? because my DL is going realy slow for some reason. or maybe everyone is updating at once haha

[VG Aficionado]

That's more than I'd expect for a 0.02 update anyway. Now let's hope for 2.0 anytime around TGS and before the end of October. I'm sure Home integration is what's taking it so long to be released.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Many points on the list is from 1.90, but yes,it's still impressive. BTW: Flash wallpapers, w00t!

[Gegenki]

It will be end of October I bet.
Check the update history

Version 1.80-1.82
June 28, 2007
More Details

Version 1.70
May 3, 2007
More Details

Version 1.60
March 23, 2007
More Details

Version 1.50-1.54
February 28, 2007
More Details

Version 1.30-1.32
December 21, 2006
More Details

Version 1.11
November 28, 2006
More Details

Version 1.10
November 17, 2006
More Details

There was 1.90 at the end of July.
Aside form January they come out once per month.
There was no update in April but that ran over to the start of May. There was then no Update at the end of May and so it was nearly a 2 month wait until the proper update time of the end of June. Long Time, but I guess it coincides well with Christmas and GT5's release

[Passive]

I dont wanna be annoying :P but does anyone else have the problem of a slow update? i have a 1.5mb connection and its going really slow for some reason.

[Gegenki]

I have 5mb but I just managed to download and install it in about 10 minutes

[Passive]

Hmm see now thats just annoying. could it be my network settings?

[Gegenki]

No clue.
It's like when something new comes out on PSN. There are always people saying its going really slow but I'm always able to download it very quickly.
Theres a chance it could be your MTU.
You wouldn't be able to tell on a PS3. When my MTU wasn't right when I changed broadband provider, my downloads would freeze but it would stay its still downloading. There doesn't seem to be much information on the net on MTU either and the PS3 is supposed to be able to autodetect the correct MTU so I don't know

[BruceWayneIII]

Regarding future updates, I believe Sony said that the monthly updates would cease and be replaced by quarterly updates.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Too bad. :(

[VG Aficionado]

I thought they had said that they would keep updating the firmware regularly with minor features, and that the big updates would happen quarterly. It makes sense to fix known issues from time to time, improving the backwards compatibility and adding a few features while they're at it.

[BruceWayneIII]

VG: Come to think of it, I think you are right about that.

[Sephiroth_VII]

That sounds more like it. I don't want to wait 3 months for bug fixes.

[BruceWayneIII]

:grouphug:

[frosty]

What is a flash wallpaper? Any flash animation? And my controllers aren't shutting off automatically... how long does it take and does it have to be enabled?

[Sephiroth_VII]

No idea, I just ripped the list from Qj, so I haven't confirmed it myself. I only installed the update just now.

[overclocked]

The XMB or whole GUI is faster/flows better:
Also i noticed i could add a video to play if it wasnt already in the video section selection
Internet was faster also but thats tied to the XMB so i guess they made some good changes:
oH MY KEYBOARD IS f" uped; just my impressions

oH HELLO GUYS! big love to you all!

[Epix]

Rumors are that HDD access times have been drastically cut. Basically any function that requires HDD access (XMB "Live" Icons, HDD games, ect) are moving much faster.

[PSXBatou]

I put this in the wrong thread.. :(

[overclocked]

The game should just have a "install" option that a lot of games have nowadays, that would allow some of the data to be stored on a faster HDD instead of having to read from a 2x drive on every load.

I believe there is some form of installs in game; resistance when i first put it in i believe for ex
but you maybe meant something else

[frosty]

My controller has been on for about 30 mins.

[GTAce]

Rumors are that HDD access times have been drastically cut. Basically any function that requires HDD access (XMB "Live" Icons, HDD games, ect) are moving much faster.

Yeah i have that feeling too.
It was the first thing i adressed after the update.
Everything is much faster.
But thats all i have noticed yet.

[frosty]

The controller auto shut off is definately BS. I left mine on for 30 minutes before finally just shutting it off.

[Leedogg]

as the mythbusters would say myth BUSTED

[VG Aficionado]

http://www.marijnbosch.com/mitropafiles/MythBusted.gif

[LaLiLuLeLo]

hahaah that's rich. Save that for the rumor threads.

[Red_Eyes]

What the hell is a flash wallpaper? An flv file? Will any flv file work? Has anyone tried it out yet?

And yes, online translation is teh fail.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Let's just wait for the English changelog. Should be up soon.

[Heinrich4]

Im dow a 1.92 fw and a feel GT HD demo with less jagguies ...this fw could implemented some gain in this department?

(im use LCD 768P Samsung with HDMI RGB full range)

[GTAce]

Ill try it later on my SDTV.
That would be nice... but i doubt the new fw has something to do with that.

[VG Aficionado]

That surely has to be a subjective impression.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Yeah, the FW shouldn't be able to do something like that.

[Heinrich4]

That surely has to be a subjective impression.

Im agree and maybe a subjective impression ,but i was think maybe this firmware 1.92 could implemented better drives for RSX(FSAA,quincunx,upscaled )etc.

(like see in drives nvidia)

[Gegenki]

Ok - my observations.
The web browser is possibly faster. I happily watched mock the week clips for about 2 hours this morning on youtube, but they haven't address the issue of it freezing. Has anyone else had this? When I load pages from psinext in new tabs my current one won't let me load the links in that window until the others load.
Keyboard entry now has line breaks. I haven't connected my keyboard in a while so I'm not sure if this is new to 1.92 or 1.90. When you press enter it shows a down arrow and puts you on a new line. -> The problem with this is that I now am baffled as to how I'm meant to finish this text entry without pressing escape and losing everything without the help of my controller.
The wallpapers load faster. I think the XMB has been tightened up technically. You might be right about the HDD access thing. I think its a RAM reduction personally. In resistance when you open your friend's list it no longer spends those long seconds flushing out space

[gnznroses]

btw, is there any way to start a new tab without starting it by openinging a link in a new one?

[Sephiroth_VII]

Press L3, then triangle, then choose "Open new tab."

Should be easier, but this is the only way I know.

[VG Aficionado]

It might not be new, but I decided to check if the motion JPEG videos from my digital camera worked properly, and they did! For some reason, back in April or May they suffered from slowdowns. Now they work exactly how they should, and I couldn't be happier!

[Sephiroth_VII]

Didn't work at all when I tryed! :gasp:

This will really help organizing the stuff from my vacation. Thanks VG!

[VG Aficionado]

Didn't work at all when I tryed! :gasp:

This will really help organizing the stuff from my vacation. Thanks VG!Do a test now and let us know :-p

[BruceWayneIII]

It might not be new, but I decided to check if the motion JPEG videos from my digital camera worked properly, and they did! For some reason, back in April or May they suffered from slowdowns. Now they work exactly how they should, and I couldn't be happier!

Cool! That's a nice little fix :thumbr:

[VG Aficionado]

The XMB does seem a bit faster now overall, and the avatars of all the people from my friends list certainly load faster. I think that it's the result of either a memory footprint reduction or important optimization, and maybe both.

I've got the feeling that some of these small improvements were meant for 2.0, only that since they might need some more time to release it, they could have considered they should correct a few bugs and include the latest performance improvements as well. The major new features are still slated for 2.0, but these little nice improvements can always be included as soon as they're ready, IMO.

[GTAce]

has the new firmware update improved play in Lair?

http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-65265.aspx

:huh:

[mokmok]

I just updated to FW 1.92 and keep getting disconnected from the PSN.

When I try to sign in again I get a 8002AA08 error, the only way I found around this is to reset the PS3 and then I am able to sign in again.

BUT, if I get signed out for any reason and try to sign in again I get the 8002AA08 error!

I can surf the web and fold so I don't think it's a router problem.

Anybody else having this problem or have any ideas?

[masteratt]

Again, from the official blog:

We’re looking into some of the network comments from above. I’ll get back to you as soon as I have an answer.

These updates are starting to remind me of Steam updates.
Fucking up big things to tweak small things.

[cliffbo]

:huh:

did you check out the link?

1.92 will make the controls for lair more responsive since 1.92 makes any controls from the controller more secure and thus the controller is sending all button presses and tilt senses from the sixaxis tilt sensor faster to the ps3 system. so if you pay close attention ....

it links to a poll which seems to suggest that Lair does run better because of controller tweaks. can anyone confirm this?

[GTAce]

Yeah the smilie wasnt related to the post lol.^^

[cliffbo]

so has anyone seen an improvement because over at PS3forums the opinion is that it has improved

[masteratt]

Just get the game yourself if you are that interested?

[Red_Eyes]

I just updated to FW 1.92 and keep getting disconnected from the PSN.

When I try to sign in again I get a 8002AA08 error, the only way I found around this is to reset the PS3 and then I am able to sign in again.

BUT, if I get signed out for any reason and try to sign in again I get the 8002AA08 error!

I can surf the web and fold so I don't think it's a router problem.

Anybody else having this problem or have any ideas?
Open browser. Clear cookies, clear cache, clear history, and clear authentications. Restart and it should work.

[mokmok]

Thanks Red_Eyes, but how can the browser cache, cookies etc. affect signing into the Playstation Network?

I will give it a try nonetheless!

[Nameless]

^ I doubt the suggestion will work, but give a try; you got nothing to lose...
I would suggest assigning a local static IP to the PS3 and placing it in the DMZ on your router. This will eliminate any potential port blocking issues.
There's a chance some ports have been changed and your router firewall is blocking the traffic.

[mokmok]

^I have always had a static IP address for the PS3 and configured it as a DMZ so it's probably not a blocked port issue.

As I said in the initial post I can sign in to the PSN initially and have even played a game of Warhawk (awesome BTW). I get the error after I'm logged out and try to sign in again.

[Nameless]

What kind of router do you have?

[Nameless]

It looks like the update improved media streaming with Tversity...
The video streaming seems faster and the folder access is improved!
I'm still looking for ingame XMB and voice mail options to give us the total package... Once we get those features for free and the addition of Home Sony will start putting pressure on Live. Sony already can pound their chest for bringing digital distribution to fruition with Warhawk.

[mokmok]

Nameless, I have a Linksys WAG54Gv2 - I've never had any problems prior to FW 1.92!

[Nameless]

Well I had a lot of issues with my Linksys WRT54G after the 1.90 update...
The UPnP functionality of the router did not play well with the PS3; this problem was definately PS3 specific. *Even after placing the PS3 in the DMZ.*
I even changed the router firmware to the DD-WRT, but still no luck.
I had to switch routers to get the media server features to properly function.
I now have the DLink DIR-655 works great...

Are you running the most up to date firmware on your router?
I know the issue started with 1.92, but now you are stuck you can't downgrade your PS3 firmware so the only solution is to work with your LAN and router configuration. Also, try disabling your media streaming functionality and see if you get some stability.

[frosty]

I use the same router, and I do not get that error, although I do have some of the issues you mentioned (though Tversity usually works for me).

[mokmok]

Thanks Nameless - I might try upgrading the router firmware.

[CreativeWriter]

Ok - my observations.

Keyboard entry now has line breaks. I haven't connected my keyboard in a while so I'm not sure if this is new to 1.92 or 1.90. When you press enter it shows a down arrow and puts you on a new line. -> The problem with this is that I now am baffled as to how I'm meant to finish this text entry without pressing escape and losing everything without the help of my controller.


cntrl+s or maybe alt+enter? I always keep my controller on anyway, since it's impossible to zoom in and out without it...

[Fillibuster]

I'm having the same issues in regards to not being able to sign into PSN and its getting really irritating...

[masteratt]

Again:

We’re looking into some of the network comments from above. I’ll get back to you as soon as I have an answer.
By "comments from above", he means PSN failings.

So all you guys can do is wait and hope they fix it soon.

[Sephiroth_VII]

:huh:

I suppose I can go try this right now and find out if it's true.

Edit: Yeah, I think they did somehow tighten up the motion control strength between the console and the controller. I can do 180s with a quick flick of the controller and before I used to have to try doing it many times. Works every time now. Also, I think the game is loading a lot faster than it used to.

[mokmok]

Fillibuster - are you using a Linksys Router?

[Fillibuster]

Yeah, but I don't know if that's the problem. I was on the official playstation boards, and there have been like 10 threads about the subject. It's definitely the update I'm guessing

[masteratt]

........Am I on everyone's ignore list?

We’re looking into some of the network comments from above. I’ll get back to you as soon as I have an answer.
By "comments from above", he means PSN failings.

So all you guys can do is wait and hope they fix it soon.

Post 66. (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/09/04/firmware-update-v192/)

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Hey did you guys hear something?

[masteratt]

...

[LaLiLuLeLo]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Lalilulelo/ocelot_hangesture.gif

[masteratt]

Is he flicking a booger?

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Hahahahaha. No, but a valid interpretation based on the quality of the gif. And a hilarious one. He's just doing this stupid hand gesture thing he did throughout the whole game.

[Fillibuster]

Lol it's the "Pay no mind list" according to Joe Pesci in Goodfellas, and your damn right your on it, masteratt. I was just answering mokmok's question so quicha bitchin!

Booger flicking FTW by the way...

[mokmok]

I'm sure it's the update that is causing it, but as soon as you say you're using a Linksys router people start talking about static IP, DMZs, router firmware etc.

So I'll take masteratt's advice, have a coke and a simile and STFU :)

[masteratt]

No by all means, ignore the Sony PR and continue speculation at your wish :)

[Segitz]

I'm sure it's the update that is causing it, but as soon as you say you're using a Linksys router people start talking about static IP, DMZs, router firmware etc.

So I'll take masteratt's advice, have a coke and a simile and STFU :)

I really cannot tell, what the problem with the Linksys routers is supposed to be...

Ok, I have OpenWrt installed and some other (command line) extras, but it doesnt give me any problem at all, even Media Sharing works.


But, my PS3 "crashed" 3 times already since the last update (but the PS button still worked)...

[Smokey]

my ps3 aint missed a beat!

[section]

I have had the same issues during the last week with logging into PSN even on 1.90 FW so the issue isn't 1.92 related.

I have a working setup of WLAN, I can browse teh internets but occasionally can't log into PSN, I've had issues with F@H too, it doesn't either load new work snippets or upload the completed blocks.

So it seems like they are having issues on their side of things.

[wotter]

No probs down/installing the FW, everything works fine (wireless).

[VG Aficionado]

Mine works perfectly (Ethernet).

[VG Aficionado]

Sony makes Limelight its CDN for PS3/PSP (http://www.psu.com/Sony-makes-Limelight-its-CDN-for-PS3PSP-News--a0001185-p0.php)
Posted on September 5th, 2007 at 03:36 EDT

Making further progress in improving the speed and reliability of the PlayStation Network, Sony Computer Entertainment announced that they would be using Limelight's CDN technology to deliver system software updates to both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.

"With Limelight's CDN technology, SCE is able to ensure fast and stable delivery of its latest system software to PS3 and PSP users, with updates ranging in size up to 150 MB, direct to the entertainment systems," SCE's press release states.

Limelight Networks are very excited by the prospect of being SCE's main global delivery network. David Hatfield, Senior Vice President of Marketing in Limelight Networks stated, "SCE is committed to providing the most innovative 3D graphics and interactive capabilities for their customers and it's our job to ensure they get them quickly and reliably. We're proud that SCE has trusted Limelight Networks to serve as their global delivery network."

This is very exciting news as now not only will the reliability of the PlayStation Network improved, but so will the speed of it be improved also.

[frosty]

I've had no problems save for the usual incompatibilities with my linksys router. The only thing it ever does (and has for some time) is boot my PC off the internet and occasionally sign out of PSN after I finish playing.

[BruceWayneIII]

150 MB? Hmm, quick question: those of you who download the firmware updates to a memory stick, what's the size of that?

The 150 MB must include the upcoming Home addition...

[VG Aficionado]

I think the latest firmware updates were around 110 MB. The 150 MB figure has to mean that there's a lot of room for new features to be added until the end of PS3's life, and Home surely will have a lot to do with it. However, Home itself will be a separate download and might require anywhere between 0.5 and 1 GB, or maybe more.

[satriales]

The firmware updates always download really slowly for me, so hopefully this will help speed things up for future updates.

Everything else on the PSN downloads nice and quick, it's just the firmware updates that are slow.

[Leedogg]

I have not had a single problem since downloading 1.92 (ethernet by the way)

A suggestion for the guys with problems, it may be your NAT Type

go to Settings, then network setting, then status list

At the bottom of the list it shows your NAT Type

Type 1 = direct connection to the modem (if you got that, you should be having no problems at all)
Type 2 = connected to a router/firewall (the router/firewall is blocking some of the ports, but you shouldn't have many problems)
Type 3 = router/firewall is blocking most of the ports (and you will have problems connecting to online games/PSN)

[BruceWayneIII]

I have not had a single problem since downloading 1.92 (ethernet by the way)

A suggestion for the guys with problems, it may be your NAT Type

go to Settings, then network setting, then status list

At the bottom of the list it shows your NAT Type

Type 1 = direct connection to the modem (if you got that, you should be having no problems at all)
Type 2 = connected to a router/firewall (the router/firewall is blocking some of the ports, but you shouldn't have many problems)
Type 3 = router/firewall is blocking most of the ports (and you will have problems connecting to online games/PSN)

I am running NAT 3 and playing online, downloading and using my Bluetooth headset.

[frosty]

NAT 3 just means you will have trouble with media sharing with a PC, and chatting in a game. It has nothing to do with bluetooth.

[Fillibuster]

I've never had a problem chatting on my 360 with NAT 3, so I assume my problems on PSN are just because most games have shotty support...

[frosty]

I haven't with PS3, but it says in the connection test that you might have some issues when it detects nat 3.

[Domination]

I never had many problems with the firmware pactches but this news can only be great for those who do. So I welcome the partnership.

[Segitz]

NAT 3 just means you will have trouble with media sharing with a PC, and chatting in a game. It has nothing to do with bluetooth.

Well no...

NAT3 means, that an external PC (outside your home network) cannot access the PS3 directly. Stangely, my router (Linksys WRT54GL with OpenWrt) being able to do uPnP, the PS3 ever so often says NAT3 and sometimes NAT2.

This said, I have no problem whatsoever playing online or hearing people talking (my headset arrives tomorrow I hope, a Motorola HT820 :D got it for freakin 18€ off of Ebay, NEW from a retailer!). I had some problems, when the connection was a bit weaker, then it threw me off of PSN very often (no anymore, found the problem. I needed to activate "G-mode Protection", that was it).


The NAT stuff has nothing to do with Media Sharing at all. NAT means "Network Address Translation", which is used to put more than one client behind one ip (internal to external ip translation so to say, from home network to isp). There are some slight issues concerning uPnP (can't tell exactly, if I start TVersity when the PS3 is off, it sometimes doesn't find the server, but restarting it then works always)

[Leedogg]

I just thought of something, how can the PS3 have a firmware size of 150 MB, if it only has 128 MB of NAND internal flash memory?

EDIT: Segitz question, under uPnP on my status list it says Not Available so is that why I can't get Media Sharing to work between my PS3 and PC? (I have NAT Type 1 if that makes any difference with media sharing)

[VG Aficionado]

It actually has 256 MB, but I wonder if the second 128 MB are used as a backup.

[Sephiroth_VII]

It has 2x 128 mb. One of the top of the board and one on the bottomn, which initially led to some confusion. PSP also has two seperate flash memory blocks for its firmware, with different security.

Flash 1 is easy to access and stores backgrounds, fonts, icons, etc, while Flash 0 is not-so-easy, and stores essential system drivers and decryption protocols.

[frosty]

One thing I have noticed about the controls, though they do not auto shut off like claimed, I have been able to leave the controller on overnight and the battery level is the same as it was. So I suppose in a way it's even better than auto shut off.

[GTAce]

You mean like a stand-by mode?

[VG Aficionado]

I wonder if it just doesn't send a Bluetooth signal while you don't move it or press a button after a few minutes, just like my Bluetooth mouse. That would effectively save a lot of battery, but whether it does that now or always did, I don't know.

Anyway, whoever wants to shut it down manually, just use the shut off controller option or hold the PS button for 10 seconds.

[frosty]

well, before if I left it on it would drain in a few hours.

[Segitz]

It has 2x 128 mb. One of the top of the board and one on the bottomn, which initially led to some confusion. PSP also has two seperate flash memory blocks for its firmware, with different security.

Flash 1 is easy to access and stores backgrounds, fonts, icons, etc, while Flash 0 is not-so-easy, and stores essential system drivers and decryption protocols.

Flash1 is only used for system settings, not for firmware. Since the PS3 has a harddrive built in, this would be idiotic to use another flash chip for this.

I think, there are two possibilities for the 2x128MB flash. Either, the second chip is for backup if a flash fails or it is really for a max 256MB flash (which would be HUGE, compared to the PSPs 32MB or a PCs bios, which usually is 1MB or even less, but doesnt contain an OS).



I really still hope, Sony will release a GPU driver for Linux though, since the way it is now, they "waste" 200MBs of RAM for a simple framebuffer.

[aclar00]

It would be nice if they did allow the controller to shut off while not in use...and there should be an option under system settings that allows you to choose how long you want ranging in 5 min increments starting at 5 and going to 30min

[KnightRiderX]

is anybody else still having problems connecting to the PSN after the update?

[Fats]

Every now and then I'll be logged out. Put it this way at first I thought it was my Router and then questioned, why? Nothing's changed so I've got a feeling that it is indeed the new update that's causing my connection to be so erratic.

[KnightRiderX]

well at least you're able to even log in. the next update couldn't come any sooner. damn what is taking them so long to fix this.

[Nameless]

I just had my first error trying to log into the PSN...
I will wait for the problem to occur again before I start looking for a solution.
It's more than likely an issue with 1.90 and we may see an update to resolve this in a week or two...

BTW I'm using an DLink 655 router with most up to date firmware and the PS3 is on the DMZ.

[Fillibuster]

The cache trick works, but only once. After that I have to turn it off and try again...

[Fats]

Well, somethings up, either Sony's servers are getting hammered of this new firmware has completely screwed things up. My Stranglehold demo has stopped dead.

[Nameless]

I think the PSN is getting hit hard, because I was getting a message stating there's not enough disk space for the Stranglehold demo and I have plenty of room... Also, the NBA Live download is going slow as hell.

[BluBoi]

Well, somethings up, either Sony's servers are getting hammered of this new firmware has completely screwed things up. My Stranglehold demo has stopped dead.

I think that might be it. Today it took like 2 hours for the FW upgrade to download when usually it is only 15 minutes.

[Nameless]

It will be interesting to get statistics on PSN usage after the Warhawk & Tekken release. Sony has some real heavy hitters for online play with Resistance, Warhawk, Madden 08 & Tekken online. These are all games that will see a lot of online traffic & considering there's no cost associated with online play I'm sure many are taking advantage of the feature.

I would be willing to bet that the PS3 may have just as many online gamers are even more than Xbox Live, because there's no credit card or cost required... This would be a huge win for the PSN considering the 360 has a significant market share advantage.