Update: Fire up Network Update. PS3 firmware 4.31 is now available. For those that prefer a manual installation, here’s a direct download link to the firmware. Sony’s announced that it will release PS3 firmware 4.31 later today, which we’re told fixes an issue with Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD. There are no other changes apart from the aforementioned. It’s quite the […]

Sony’s announced that PS3 firmware 4.30 is due out on October 23 — two days from now — and will bring with it the oft-requested ability to view PS Vita trophies on the PS3. It’s puzzling as to why it took this long, but further integration of both platforms is of course welcomed news. Better late than never. In addition, […]

Alongside the announcement of a smaller and lighter PS3, the Australian PlayStation site has let slip that a complete revamp of the PlayStation Store is slated for October. “To tie in with the launch, PlayStation Store for PS3 is set to get a new look from October 2012 too, making it even easier for you to find and download the content you […]

Update: Firmware is live. Grab it via Network Update, or here’s a direct download link. Late last month Sony released firmware 1.80 and PS Vita owners rejoiced, with the update finally adding support for emulated PSOne titles. Now, they’re following it up with an update that seemingly adds nothing. Firmware 1.81 is due out tonight according to a post on […]

Sony’s announced that PS3 firmware 4.25 will go live sometime tomorrow, bringing with it increased cloud storage capacity for PlayStation Plus users. The limit, originally a paltry 150MB, has been raised to a more respectable 1GB. If you’ve got a few large save files — like the 10MB heavyweight that is Dragon Age Origins, this should come as a welcome […]

Update: It looks as if the firmware has already went live, check Network Update to download. With firmware 1.80 hitting the PS Vita tomorrow, Sony’s taken the opportunity to walk users through the new features and UI tweaks introduced in the update, as shown in the video after the break. Of note: using touch screen gestures to browse the Vita’s […]

Earlier this month, it was rumored that Sony was working on yet another PS3 hardware revision via an FCC filing. Now, a series of photos and additional information has surfaced for what is known as the CECH-4000 family of PS3 hardware. The discovery comes from Anatel, the Brazilian equivalent of FCC, courtesy of Tecnoblog. As far as looks go, the new design appears to […]

Update: Update is live. Grab it via Network Update or direct download. Sony’s announced that it will soon release PS3 firmware 4.21, an optional update that aims to “improve system stability.” Sometimes there are the under-the-hood changes with these sort of updates, but as it stands, things aren’t looking too exciting. At least it’s optional, right? Smart move on Sony’s […]

Update: No longer a rumor. Sony has officially announced that the firmware is arriving tomorrow. According to a user on NeoGAF privy to details on Sony’s firmware schedule, PS3 firmware 4.20 is due out tonight, or tomorrow depending on your time zone. The update includes the ability to set timed shutdown intervals that are invoked automatically after viewing Video, TV, Music, […]

Update: According to the Japanese PlayStation site, firmware 1.67 fixes a game-related issue with Dream Club Zero Portable that prevented the camera functionality from working properly. It’s that time again. Sony’s issued a stealth update for the PS Vita, bringing the firmware version count to 1.67. Those that check Network Update will be prompted to download and install the firmware, […]

With the domestic launch of PS Vita only a week away, Sony is prepping yet another firmware update. Unlike the past two updates, this one is rather substantial, adding a Map app powered by Google Maps, along with the ability to record videos. Additionally, Sony is rolling out a Mac OSX-compatible version of Content Manager Assistant, a required app for […]

A quick glance on Sony’s North American press relations page has revealed that PS3 firmware 4.01 is making the rounds for those with TEST / Debug units. Weighing in at 166MB, often these updates are mirrored with availability of retail firmware, but that is not always the case. Given the small version bump from the current official 4.0 firmware, which […]

Sony continues to roll out minor system software updates for the PS Vita, deploying firmware 1.52 via Network Update today. While there’s no supplied changelog – as is the norm for these types of updates, word has it an instance where the 3G Vita would not recognize a SIM card has been fixed. Apart from that, there appears to be […]

Update: According to a statement released by PlayStation Japan, the firmware evidently fixes a game-related issue with Dynasty Warriors Next, which prevented players from progressing further. There may be other behind the scenes changes as well, but that’s the official word. Sony has released a system software update for the PS Vita — firmware 1.51. It’s not clear what changes […]

Sony has released a PS Vita firmware update to coincide with the launch in Japan. The update – version 1.50 – is required to take advantage of PSN features, such as PlayStation Store access. Besides that, nothing else appears to be added. There have been earlier reports of launch PS Vita game software shipping with a firmware update, so this […]

Sony’s frequent firmware updates are praised when new features are added. Sometimes, however, they can be a bit of a nuisance when your game time is interrupted by a 100MB security and stability update. The company has rectified this to a degree — on PS3, there are times when the firmware is delivered via a small patch. With the Vita, however, Sony […]

Sony’s released a new system software update for PS3 – firmware 3.72. As perhaps evidenced by the incremental version bump, there’s not much new here, other than behind-the-scenes changes. According to Sony, the update improves system stability during use of PS3 format software and network services. Download PS3 Firmware 3.72 (US)

Update: The firmware is now available, grab it via Network Update or from our download section. Sony’s just announced that PS3 firmware 3.66 is scheduled to drop soon, likely by tonight. It’s a minor update that “improves stability during use of PS3 format software.” Additionally, refinements have been made to PSN services. We’ll update when the firmware goes live.

Late last night, Sony quietly pushed out a firmware update for PSP, bumping up the running version tally to 6.38. As perhaps evident by the minor version increment, there’s little in the way of notable changes here. The update merely offers “system stability” enhancements under certain conditions.

Update: PS3 firmware 3.60 has gone live. Grab it via Network Update or manually from our download section. Sony’s announced that PS3 firmware 3.60 will drop tomorrow, bringing with it an added incentive for PSN Plus subscribers. On a per PSN account basis, those under the pay-for loyalty program will receive the ability to store up to 150MB of game […]