Late last Friday, Nintendo issued a Wii firmware update that, according to the folks over at WiiBrew, patches a known security hole in the console’s signature algorithm. Recently, individuals have exploited this flaw to load modified content in various Wii titles. Apparently, Datel’s FreeLoader takes advantage of the same signature verification flaw. Does this mean that the update blocks the […]
Sony today announced that firmware 2.20 for the PlayStation 3 will be released later this month. The firmware will conform to the Blu-ray Profile 2.0 spec, adding support for BD-Live features such as “downloadable video content, ringtones, games, and more.” Other additional firmware features and changes will include: * “Resume play” will enable PS3 system to start playing a Blu-ray […]
PSP firmware 3.93 is now available for download from Network Update. As you’d expect, the update is relatively minor, offering enhanced support for PlayStation Network titles as detailed in the firmware changelog: Support for PLAYSTATION Network titles has been expanded. But wait, there’s more! Not mentioned in the official changelog are 20 new internet radio players that have been added […]
Update 2: Sony confirms our assumptions. The update improves the operating stability of some online PS3 titles. Update: Turns out no changelog was provided with the update. There doesn’t appear to be any obvious changes to the firmware, so until we receive official word from Sony, we’ll just have to assume this is a maintenance release including some minor bug […]
Japan usually is one of the first countries to get their hands on new technology, but in the case of Skype for PSP, they weren’t. There was a bit of a manufacturing problem with two of the associated microphone products, leaving Sony no choice but to delay the launch of the entire Skype feature set in Japan. Today, Sony announced […]
Wii flashing blue? Yep – the big N has quietly rolled out a new Wii system update. Update 3.2 doesn’t add anything significant feature-wise, but does include some tweaks that will improve system performance, according to Nintendo: This update does not affect any prominently-used features or menus; however it does provide some behind the scenes updates that will improve system […]
Homebrew developer The Underminer has released an update to PReSS, an enhanced RSS reader for the PSP. In case you missed the initial release, PReSS can read any standards-compliant RSS feed containing images and text with ease, unlike the built-in firmware RSS reader, which is limited to audio, video and image feeds. The latest release features support for viewing images […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to his Amstrad CPC emulator for the PSP. PSPCAP32 is a port of Ulrich Doewich’s Caprice32 emulator, originally written for Windows and Unix. Version 1.3.3 features speed improvements that provide up to an additional 3 FPS when running at 222MHz clock. Other notable changes include new configurable hotkey settings as well as bug […]
While Dark_AleX is hard at work on custom firmware 3.80 M33, developer HellDashX has updated the PSP decryption tool known as PSARDumper with support for 3.80 firmware decryption. The updated PSARDumper now supports decompression of KL4E compressed modules — a new compression algorithm found in firmware 3.80. Thanks to Fadil for the tip! Download 3.80 PSARDumper With KL4E Decompression / […]
PS3 firmware 2.10 is now officially available via Network Update or at the download link below. The changelog is as follows: * A voice changing feature has been added to enable changing of your voice pitch during chat. You can adjust this setting under [Settings] > [Accessory Settings] > [Voice Changer]. * DivX and VC-1 (WMV) have been added as […]
According to a posting on the official Spanish PlayStation site, firmware 2.10 for the PS3 is set for release tomorrow. Weighing in at around 120MB, the main highlight of this update is compatibility with VC-1 WMV and DivX encoded video files. That’s not all. As revealed earlier, support for the Blu-ray Profile 1.1 spec is included in this firmware update, […]
A new PSP firmware actually worth talking about? Yes! A huge update is set to hit the PSP on December 18, Sony Japan announced today. Firmware 3.80 includes two features, the first of which is support for the Japan-only 1seg (TV Tuner) peripheral. Secondly the update will include internet radio functionality, as well as upgraded RSS capabilities and the ability […]
According to Sony VP of advanced technologies Don Eklund, the PlayStation 3 is set to receive a new firmware update later this month, enhancing the console’s Blu-ray playback capabilities. The update is said to bring preliminary Blu-ray Profile 1.1 support to the PS3, which adds picture-in-picture playback. Sony exec confirms PS3 will get Blu-ray Profile 1.1 this month [Register]
When the 2.0 firmware update for PS3 was finally released, many users were disappointed over the fact that the update did not include in-game XMB access as originally expected. The good news is that we still may see in-game XMB packed in a future firmware update. Don’t take my word for it, you can take Sony marketing VP Peter Dille’s […]
A new firmware update is now available via Network Update for the PSP. Upon booting up the update on our PSP, we found only one familiar change listed in the changelog: Support for PLAYSTATION Network titles has been expanded Definitely not an exciting update. Though it does mean that more PSN titles for PSP are on the way — and […]
PlayStation Network director Eric Lempel has confirmed over at the official PlayStation.blog that PS3 firmware 2.01 is due for release within a few days. According to Lempel, it will be a relatively minor update designed to “improve the stability of PlayStation 3.” Firmware 2.00 is known to have some issues regarding stability. Various PS3 users reported experiencing system lockups and […]
After weeks of speculation, Sony finally confirmed today that firmware 2.00 for the PS3 will be released tomorrow, November 8. The firmware 2.00 upgrade further enhances PS3 to PSP connectivity by allowing users to turn a PS3 system on and off remotely using the Remote Start function via the PSP. In terms of core 2.00 features, the new firmware allows […]
Over on Sony’s semi-official Three Speech blog, a company representative commented that firmware 2.00 for the PS3 would be released within two weeks, with more information on the update following tomorrow. FORTHCOMING GOODNESS [ThreeSpeech]
Rather unexpectedly (isn’t that the case with all PSP firmware updates?), Sony has released firmware 3.72 for the PSP. The changelog is rather brief, including only one addition: Support for PLAYSTATION®Network titles has been expanded Users can download the update below or direct through Network Update. Download PSP Firmware 3.72
Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, which shipped out to retailers today, includes PS3 firmware 1.94 on the disc. Although the firmware hasn’t been released as a download yet (should be available later this week), ShackNews is reporting that the firmware adds support for Sony’s upcoming rumble-enabled DualShock 3 controller, which is expected in Japan next month and in […]