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PLAYSTATION System Software version 1.60 Update


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Precision Zoom and Resolution settings (Internet Browser)
Precision Zoom: You can automatically enlarge with pinpoint accuracy the area on the screen where the cursor is located. By analysing the web page source, the system automatically calculates the best enlargement rate based on the area where the cursor is
located.
Resolution settings: You can adjust web page size for optimal viewing based on the PS3 system¢s video output resolution. A setting to reduce flickering of the screen when outputting in interlace mode has also been added.

Folding@home
The Folding@home project allows PS3 owners to connect to Stanford University¢s Folding@home program, a distributed computing project aimed at understanding protein folding, misfolding, and related diseases, such as Alzheimer¢s, Parkinson¢s, and many cancers. Using the power of the Cell Broadband Engine&, PS3 system can perform computer simulations for the Folding@home program ten times faster than your average home PC. Once PS3 system is updated to version 1.60, users can easily sign up to join the Folding@home program by clicking on the appropriate logo on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) under the Network icon. Then, when the PS3 system is left on and reaches idle mode, it will automatically begin a simulation and, once completed, send information back to a central computer.
Additional details about Folding@home are available at http://www.scei.co.jp/folding/en/.


Enhanced Downloading
Firmware Version 1.60 also delivers a more convenient process for downloading content to the PS3 from the PLAYSTATION Store. Up to 6 pieces of content from the PlayStation store can be queued up for download while the user enjoys other functions of the PS3 system, including playing games, browsing the web, using media functions including photo browsing, video and music playback. Progress of downloads can be easily tracked under a new Download Management menu under the XMB¢s Network icon.
A background download will be temporarily stopped when any of the following operations are performed.
The download will be restarted automatically once the operation has completed.
-When playing a Blu-ray Disc or DVD
-When using network features of online games *
-When starting PlayStation2 format software
-When starting Folding@home
-When using voice / video chat
-When performing a system update
-When adjusting setting items under Settings

Remote Play by way of the access point
This feature, enabling you to access photos, videos, andmusic on your PS3 system's hard drive from a nearby PSP, will be available for the 20GB configuration, when utilizing an external Wi-Fi router or local wireless access point.


Bluetooth keyboard and mouse support / Full size keyboard
Support for keyboards and mice enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology has been added. Text entry is further expanded with the option to use a full QWERTY on-screen keyboard, in addition to the existing single tap keyboard. PS3¢s built-in Web browser is also enhanced with the ability to zoom in to the optimal viewing size for the selected area of a Web page at the press of a button, as well as an optional tool for reducing flicker when the PS3 system is using interlaced video out (480i or 1080i).


Disc Auto-Start
This new option under System Settings allows you to choose whether or not a disc should start automatically upon inserting the disc or turning on your PS3 system.

Blu-ray Disc Rewriteable (BD-RE) Support
PS3 system can now playback BD-RE discs (version 3.0).




Other Features:

Overall
The PS3 system can now automatically detect an HDMI connection to a TV. If the PS3 is turned on with an HDMI cable connected, the screen for switching video output settings will be displayed automatically.
* Does not function unless the TV that is connected by the HDMI cable is turned on.

Settings
-Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, Chinese (Simplified) and Chinese (Traditional) have been added as options in [System Language] under [System Settings].
You can now select the character set to be used for file names under [System Settings] > [Character Set].

-Enable WMA Playback has been added as an option under [System Settings].
-Disc Auto-Start has been added as an option under [System Settings].
-You can now restore backed up data to another PS3 system under [System Settings] > [Backup Utility].
-You can now register a keyboard and a mouse under [Accessory Settings] > [Register Bluetooth Device].
-Remote Play Settings has been added as an option.

Music
Support for playback of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) discs has been added.
* These discs are music discs created using SonicStage Mastering Studio Version 2.1 or later or DSD Direct Version 2.0 or later (both Sony products, sold separately).

Video
Motion JPEG and AVCHD (.m2ts) have been added as playable formats.

PLAYSTATION System Software version 1.70 Update


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A feature has been added for playing downloaded PlayStation® format software.
A feature has been added for downloading PlayStation format software from PLAYSTATION®Store and then playing the downloaded software on the PS3 system. Some titles can be played on both PS3 and PSP (PlayStation Portable) systems*.
* PlayStation format software compatible with this feature is scheduled to be made available soon.



Other Features:

Overall
-You can now use the vibration function of certain accessories for use with PlayStation 2 format software.

Game
-You can now use Game Save data from PlayStation format software on both the PS3 system and the PSP system.


By copying Game Save data from the PS3 system to the PSP system, you can do the following:
* By copying Game Save data that was created on PS3 to your PSP, you can continue playing the game from where you left off when you leave the house.¹
* By copying Game Save data that was created on PSP to your PS3, you can continue playing the game from where you left off when you get home.¹
* You can copy Game Save data that was created on PlayStation (PS one) or PlayStation 2 to the PSP system and use the Game Save data on the PSP system.²

¹ Requires PlayStation format software that is compatible with both PSP and PS3. Software compatible with this feature is scheduled be made available soon.
² Copy the saved data to the PS3 system's Hard Disk Drive (HDD) using a Memory Card Adaptor (sold separately), and then copy the saved data to the PSP system. PlayStation format software that is compatible with the PSP system is required to use the saved data on the PSP system.

PLAYSTATION System Software version 1.80 Update


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The PLAYSTATION 3 system software version 1.80 update includes the following:


Upscaling game or DVD output

You can now upscale the video content of PlayStation® format software, PlayStation®2 format software, and DVDs to HD resolution. > See details


Copying saved data to a memory card



You can now copy saved data from PlayStation format software and PlayStation 2 format software to a memory card or a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation 2). > See details


Using the DLNA client feature



You can now display images or play music or video files that are stored on a personal computer or digital video recorder with DLNA Media Server functionality over a network. > See details



Printing Images



You can now connect a USB printer to print images. See details


Using remote play outside the home (via the Internet)
You can now use remote play over the Internet. See details


Other new or revised features in version 1.80:


* Settings
o [BD 1080p 24 Hz Output (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [BD/DVD Settings].
o [RGB Full Range (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [Display Settings].
o [Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Super-White (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [Display Settings].
o [Bitmapping (Super Audio CD)] has been added as an option under [Music Settings].
o The [Test Camera] option under [Accessory Settings] has been changed to [Camera Device Settings].
o [Printer Settings] has been added.
o [Media Server Connection] has been added as an option under [Network Settings]


* Music
o You can now edit CD information.


* Photo
o A new type of slideshow display pattern has been added.
o You can now use zoom display for images.
o You can now trim images.


* Video
o Super-White and x.v.Color output are now supported.
o Downscaled output of Blu-ray Discs is now supported. When 720p is selected as the video output setting of the PS3 system, Blu-ray Discs that were recorded in 1080p or 1080i resolution can be played in 720p resolution.


* Game
o You can now move copy-prohibited saved data for PlayStation format software and PlayStation®2 format software to a PS3 system.


* Network
o The options menu items under [Download Management] have been changed.


* Friends
o [Display Photo] has been added to the voice / video chat options menu.

PLAYSTATION System Software version 2.00 Update

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Notices

• Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by Sony Computer Entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or on this site. If an update is performed using data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3™ system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3™ system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PS3™ system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.
• The system software included within this product is subject to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Refer to http://www.scei.co.jp/ps3-eula for details.
• This update is for customers who own PS3™ systems sold in North America. DO NOT update your PS3™ system through this Web site if you purchased your system outside North America. There is no guarantee of proper operation with other models sold outside North America.
• If your PS3™ system software version is 2.00 (or later), you do not need to perform this update. To check the version of your system software, go to (Settings) > (System Settings) > [System Information]. The information is shown in the [System Software] field.
• This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
• Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the system software.
• Depending on your PS3™ system software version, the screen images and icons appearing on this Web site may differ from the actual product.

The PLAYSTATION®3 system software version 2.00 update includes the following:


Custom themes

You can now customize the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) icons or background design. > See details



Playlists

You can now create playlists to organize content under [Music] and [Photo]. > See details



Information board

[Information Board] has been added as a feature under [Network]. PlayStation® related news can be displayed on the XMB™ screen. > See details



PLAYSTATION®Network category

[PLAYSTATION®Network] has been added as a category in the XMB™ home menu . > See details



Remote start

[Remote Start] has been added as an option under [Remote Play Settings]. A PS3™ system in standby mode can be turned on from a PSP® system used for remote play via the Internet. > See details



Other new or revised features in version 2.00:

• Overall
  
  • New grouping options for the [Group Content] feature have been added to the options menu.
  
  

• Settings
  
  • [Color], [Background], and [Font] have been added as options under [Theme Settings].
  • You can now select [Brightness] as an option under [Theme Settings] > [Background].
  • The procedure for setting [Internet Connection Settings] under [Network Settings] has been changed.
  • You can now select Canon printers with the [Printer Selection] option under [Printer Settings]. For a list of compatible printers, select here.
  
  

• Game
  
  • [Vibration Function] has been added as an option under [Controller Settings] in the menu that is displayed when you press the PS button on a DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller. *
    *Available for purchase in early 2008.
  
  

• Network
  
  • You can now view video content (as a progressive download) as it is being downloaded from PLAYSTATION®Store.
  • [Trend Micro Web Security for PS3™] has been added as an option under the Internet browser.
  
  

• Friends
  
  • The voice / video chat menu has been changed.
  • You can now use the PLAYSTATION®Eye camera for voice / video chat.*
    * For details on the PLAYSTATION®Eye camera, select here.
  
  

You can update your system software by any of the following methods:

• System Update »
  Update using the PS3™ system's [System Update] feature.
• Update using a PC »
  Download update data using a PC and save on storage media* or a USB Mass Storage device. Copy the update data to the PS3™ system's hard disk and perform the update.
  *An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models of the PS3™ system. .
• Update using disc media »
  Update using update data that is included on a game disc.