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The PlayStation 3 system software is the updateable software and operating system
Operating system
An operating system is a set of programs that manage computer hardware resources and provide common services for application software. The operating system is the most important type of system software in a computer system...

 of the PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...

. The process of updating is almost identical to that of the PSP
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...

. Each update includes all previous update data (except for features that have been reported to be removed).

The software may be updated by downloading the update directly on the PlayStation 3, downloading it from the user's local Official PlayStation website to a PC and using a USB storage device to transfer it to the PlayStation 3, or installing the update from game discs containing update data.
The native operating system
Operating system
An operating system is a set of programs that manage computer hardware resources and provide common services for application software. The operating system is the most important type of system software in a computer system...

 of the PlayStation 3 is called CellOS, which is believed to be a branch
Branching (software)
Branching, in revision control and software configuration management, is the duplication of an object under revision control so that modifications can happen in parallel along both branches....

 from the FreeBSD
FreeBSD
FreeBSD is a free Unix-like operating system descended from AT&T UNIX via BSD UNIX. Although for legal reasons FreeBSD cannot be called “UNIX”, as the direct descendant of BSD UNIX , FreeBSD’s internals and system APIs are UNIX-compliant...

 project.
The 3D computer graphics API software used in the PlayStation 3 is LibGCM and PSGL
PSGL
PSGL is a 3D computer graphics API based on OpenGL ES and Nvidia's CG for Sony's PlayStation 3. A previous version of PSGL was available for the PlayStation 2 but was largely unused.-Features:*Programmable shading with Cg...

, based on OpenGL ES
OpenGL ES
OpenGL for Embedded Systems is a subset of the OpenGL 3D graphics application programming interface designed for embedded systems such as mobile phones, PDAs, and video game consoles. OpenGL ES is managed by the not-for-profit technology consortium, the Khronos Group, Inc.- Versions :Several...

 and Nvidia's Cg. The PlayStation 3 uses the XrossMediaBar
XrossMediaBar
The XrossMediaBar is a graphical user interface developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. The interface features icons that are spread horizontally across the screen. Navigation moves the icons, instead of a cursor. These icons are used as categories to organize the options available to the user...

 (XMB) as its graphical user interface
Graphical user interface
In computing, a graphical user interface is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices with images rather than text commands. GUIs can be used in computers, hand-held devices such as MP3 players, portable media players or gaming devices, household appliances and...

.

The initial slim PS3s SKU shipped with a unique firmware with new features, also seen in software 3.00.

The current version of the software, 4.00, was made available on November 29, 2011.

Software update information

Due to the regular releases of updates to the system's software, the majority of the time newly purchased consoles will not have the latest version of the system software installed. However, any games that require a specific version of the system software will include the update required on the game disc. For example, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction This update was only available via this game and the only feature it added to prior updates was DualShock 3 controller support, as this was the first game to support the controller without needing an update to the game itself.

Details of updates

KEY Settings changes Media changes Disc changes Game changes Network changes Device connectivity changes System changes
Description
Changes primarily related to the PS3 settings menu
Changes primarily related to photo, music and video menus
Changes primarily related to CD, SACD, DVD and BD
Changes primarily related to PS1, PS2 and PS3 games
Changes primarily related to the TV, network, PSN and friends menus
Changes primarily related to how other devices interact with the PS3
Other changes, such as security and stability


Version 4

Version
Release date (UTC)
Notes		 Description
4.00
November 29, 2011
Device connectivity changes
  • Users can now copy content such as music, video, image data, games and other applications from the PS3 system to and from the PlayStation Vita
  • PlayStation Vita's can now be backed-up to the PlayStation 3
  • [PS Vita] has been added as an option under [Remote Play Settings] → [Register Device]


Settings changes
  • [Delete PS Vita System’s Backup Files] has been added as a feature under [System Settings]
  • PlayStation Plus members can now choose which items are updated by the [Automatic Update] feature
  • The [Upload saved data to online storage] option must now be set for each game unless the feature is turned off completely
  • [English (United Kingdom)] and [Portuguese (Brazil)] have been added as options under [Settings] → [System Settings] → [System Language]
  • The [About PlayStation®3 (PS3™)] feature under [System Settings] has been updated.
  • Health and Safety information is now displayed during start up.

Media changes
  • Upscaler output and Cinema conversion are now supported for Blu-ray Disc content


Game changes
  • [PS Vita System Application Utility] has been added as a feature under [Game]


Network changes
  • [Privacy Settings] has been added as a feature under [Account Management], allowing users to control who they receive messages and Friend Requests from.
  • [PlayStation Plus] is now displayed under [PlayStation Network] for non-Plus users, allowing them to sign-up for the service

Version 3

Version
Release date (UTC)
Notes		 Description
3.73
October 18, 2011
Optional
System changes
  • System stability during use of PS3 format software and network services has been improved.
3.72
September 20, 2011
System changes
  • System stability during use of PS3 format software and network services has been improved.
3.70
August 10, 2011
Settings changes
  • [Automatic Download] has been renamed [Automatic Update].
  • PSP Remaster Compatibility options have been added. (Japan only)

Media changes
  • 3D digital photos
    Stereoscopy
    Stereoscopy refers to a technique for creating or enhancing the illusion of depth in an image by presenting two offset images separately to the left and right eye of the viewer. Both of these 2-D offset images are then combined in the brain to give the perception of 3-D depth...

     in MPO format can be viewed in 3D on the XMB and in the [Photo Gallery].

Disk changes
  • 3D support available when accessing Java-based content on Blu-ray video discs.
  • DTS-HD MA, DTS-HD HR decoding/bit stream output (or lossless audio) supported while playing Blu-ray 3D movies.

Network changes
  • New "Recommendations" function has been added to the [PlayStation Store] that enables users to share links to items.
  • Users are now able to choose to automatically upload saved games using the features added in version 3.60.
  • Trophies will sync automatically at the time set in [Automatic Update].
  • The Friends List now sorts alphabetically by default.

System changes
  • The [TV] category has been renamed [TV/Video Services].
  • Added support for the official PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset.
  • Patched out one of the AVP patch bypass exploits.
  • Added Netflix
    Netflix
    Netflix, Inc., is an American provider of on-demand internet streaming media in the United States, Canada, and Latin America and flat rate DVD-by-mail in the United States. The company was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California...

     shortcut for users in Mexico under [TV/Video Services].
3.66
June 23, 2011
System changes
  • System stability during use of PS3 format software and network services has been improved.
3.65
June 7, 2011
Optional
Initial firmware for CECH-3000 Series
System changes
  • Improves the system stability for some PS3 format software.
  • [Save Data Utility (minis)] has been renamed [Save Data Utility (minis/PSP)].
3.61
May 15, 2011
Network changes
  • Users are required to change their PlayStation Network password.

System changes
  • System security has been improved.
3.60
March 10, 2011
Network changes
  • Changed Friends List sorting.

System changes
  • System security has been improved.
  • Allows PlayStation Plus subscribers to store up to 150 MB or 1000 game save data files (whichever comes first) online. This includes 'copy-prohibited game data'. Such data is restorable once every 24 hours.
  • Now allows a choice of 10, 20, or 30 minute power save feature for automatically turning off controller.
3.56
January 26, 2011
Reissued February 1, 2011
System changes
  • System security has been improved, blocking the ability to run unauthorized software.
  • Added an Ipla TV channel under [TV] for Poland.
  • Downloaded demos are no longer collapsed in a folder.

System changes (reissued version)
  • Initially caused issues (like in 3.41) when upgrading the hard disk with this firmware on some systems. A semi-fix has been published. Fix will only work if user still has the original unformatted hard drive. Users who don't have the old hard drive or have formatted it are not able to install system software.
3.55
December 7, 2010
System changes
  • RTE Player
    RTÉ player
    RTÉ player is an on demand video service provided by RTÉ for programmes broadcast on RTÉ Television. RTÉ player is available in two formats; one for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and another format for international audiences...

     added for Ireland.
  • System security has been improved resulting in a blocking of any jailbreak method that worked on 3.50 or lower.
  • The firmware can no longer be downgraded (at the time of release.)
3.50
September 21, 2010
Disc changes
  • Preparation for stereoscopic 3D support
    Stereoscopy
    Stereoscopy refers to a technique for creating or enhancing the illusion of depth in an image by presenting two offset images separately to the left and right eye of the viewer. Both of these 2-D offset images are then combined in the brain to give the perception of 3-D depth...

     in Blu-ray films.


System changes
  • Games can now access public information on Facebook.
  • Users can now report unwanted spam messages.
  • The background previews of the PlayStation Store and Photo Gallery have been updated.
  • Disables many unlicensed USB controllers.
3.42
September 6, 2010
System changes
  • System security has been improved, including disabling the PS Jailbreak
    PlayStation Jailbreak
    PlayStation Jailbreak, often referred to as PS3 Jailbreak, was the first USB chipset that allows unauthorised code execution, such as homebrew, on the Playstation 3. It bypasses a system security check using a memory exploit which occurs with USB devices that allows the execution of unsigned code...

     exploit and its variants.
3.41
July 26, 2010
Reissued August 2, 2010
Network changes
  • The update prepares for the "You May Like" feature on the PlayStation Store which offers game recommendations while browsing, based on games that other users purchased.
  • Enables incremental software patching allowing future system software updates to be applied without having to download and reinstall the whole firmware.


System changes (reissued version)
  • Initially caused issues when upgrading the hard disk with this firmware on some systems. This was fixed with an updated version of the firmware with the same version number on August the 2nd and small patch has been made for those who already installed new firmware.
3.40
June 29, 2010
Settings changes
  • Power Save Settings now defaults to two hours for auto-shutoff.
  • [Automatic Download] has been added as an option on the [Settings] menu for PlayStation Plus subscribers allowing them to set a period of two hours to allow PS3 patches and updates to be downloaded.
  • [Deep Colour Output (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [Display Settings].
  • [Calibrate Motion Controller] has been added as an option under [Accessory Settings] in preparation for PlayStation Move.


Network changes
  • Users can now purchase subscriptions for PlayStation Plus and receive features granted by the service.
  • Users can now rate content on the PlayStation Store on a five-star scale.
  • The PSN Store A-Z section now contains section categories including add-Ons, demos, PSP games, etc.
  • The respective user's Trophy level is now displayed next to the user's ID on the [Friends] list.
  • The colours of your Friend’s boxes fade in, rather than ‘jumping’ from the normal grey.
  • A PlayStation Plus icon is now displayed next to PlayStation Plus subscribers on the [Friends] list.
  • The sender's username is now shown in the corner of the screen when viewing a list of messages from one user.


Media changes
  • The [Photo Gallery] application now allows users to upload photos to Picasa
    Picasa
    Picasa is an image organizer and image viewer for organizing and editing digital photos, plus an integrated photo-sharing website, originally created by Idealab in 2002 and owned by Google since 2004. "Picasa" is a blend of the name of Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, the phrase mi casa for "my...

     and Facebook
    Facebook
    Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...

    , as well as browse and comment on photos, and print them using a connected printer (requires additional download).
  • A new [Video Editor & Uploader] application allows users to edit, save, and upload video files stored on the system (after the 3.40 update) to services such as Facebook or YouTube
    YouTube
    YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....

     (requires additional download).


System changes
  • The internal clock functionality that accounts for leap years has been updated.
  • Preparation for PlayStation Move support.
3.30
April 22, 2010
Settings changes
  • [Bitstream (Direct)] and [Bitstream (Mix)] have been added as options under [Video Settings] → [BD Audio Output Format (Optical Digital)].
  • VAIO
    VAIO
    VAIO is a sub-brand used for many of Sony's computer products. Originally an acronym of Video Audio Integrated Operation, this was amended to Visual Audio Intelligent Organizer in 2008 to celebrate the brand's 10th anniversary...

     PC is available as an option in Remote Play. (to be activated later)

Disc changes
  • Fixed issues with certain region-free Blu-rays.

Network changes
  • Trophy enhancements– Trophy viewing has been improved, with new categories that can be ascending or descending.
    • Trophy Folder (Title List) can be sorted by game title according to the date when the last trophy was earned.
    • Add-on list (Group list) can now also be sorted by the date when the last trophy was earned.
    • Trophy list can be sorted by trophy name, grade (e.g. platinum), or date of obtaining the trophy.
    • Hidden trophies are now labeled as "Hidden Trophy".
    • Trophy Lists for each game no longer save the most recently viewed trophy.

System changes
  • Preparation for 3D support
    Stereoscopy
    Stereoscopy refers to a technique for creating or enhancing the illusion of depth in an image by presenting two offset images separately to the left and right eye of the viewer. Both of these 2-D offset images are then combined in the brain to give the perception of 3-D depth...

     in games.
  • SDK
    Software development kit
    A software development kit is typically a set of software development tools that allows for the creation of applications for a certain software package, software framework, hardware platform, computer system, video game console, operating system, or similar platform.It may be something as simple...

     Changes resulting in smaller RAM footprint for the PS3 operating system
    Operating system
    An operating system is a set of programs that manage computer hardware resources and provide common services for application software. The operating system is the most important type of system software in a computer system...

    .
  • The playback stability and upscaling of minis format software has been improved.
3.21
April 1, 2010
Settings changes
  • The [Install Other OS] and [Default System] features have been disabled from the original PS3s.

System changes
  • Improves the playback quality of some downloaded PlayStation format software.
  • System security has been improved, addressing vulnerabilities that may occur when playing MP4 format video files.
3.15
December 10, 2009
Formerly optional,
required as of January 27, 2010
Game changes
  • PSP Minis can now be played via emulation.
  • Added [Saved Data Utility (minis)] under [Game] on the XMB
    XrossMediaBar
    The XrossMediaBar is a graphical user interface developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. The interface features icons that are spread horizontally across the screen. Navigation moves the icons, instead of a cursor. These icons are used as categories to organize the options available to the user...

    .
  • Renamed the [Saved Data Utility] folder to [Saved Data Utility (PS3)].

System changes
  • Certain data can be transferred from one PS3 to another using a LAN cable.
  • Resolved Bluetooth sync issues.
  • Resolved Trophy sync issues.
  • Improved system stability.
3.10
November 19, 2009
Settings changes
  • Added [Facebook] menu item under [Account Management] allowing the user to change Facebook sharing and account settings.
  • Polish (Polski)
    Polish language
    Polish is a language of the Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages, used throughout Poland and by Polish minorities in other countries...

     has been added under the [System Language] section.

Media changes
  • Expanded [Photo] folders and playlists are now displayed in a grid, rather than a list.
  • Added ABC iView
    ABC iView
    ABC iview is a video on demand and Catch up TV service run by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The service became available on 24 July 2008. This was the next step after the podcasting of programmes since July 2006. Currently, this site is only viewable to users in Australia. The site...

     shortcut for users in Australia under [TV].
  • Added RTVE
    RTVE
    The Corporación de Radio y Televisión Española, S.A. or Corporación Radiotelevisión Española is the state-owned public corporation that assumed the indirect management of the Spanish public radio and television service from Ente Público Radiotelevisión Española in 2007...

    , Antena 3
    Antena 3 (Spain)
    Antena 3 is a Spanish terrestrial television channel owned by Antena 3 de Televisión. Some of the more popular programmes broadcast by Antena 3 include Aquí no hay quien viva, El Barco, Los Protegidos, Los Simpson and El Internado....

     and LaSexta catch-up TV website shortcuts for users in Spain under [TV].
  • Added NOS
    Nederlandse Omroep Stichting
    The Nederlandse Omroep Stichting , English: Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation, is one of the broadcasters in the Netherlands Public Broadcasting system...

     catch-up TV website shortcut for users in the Netherlands under [TV].
  • Added AXN
    AXN
    AXN is a Pay television, cable and satellite television channel owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, which was first launched on May 22, 1997. The network is now spread across several regions in the world, including Japan, Europe, other parts of Asia and Latin America...

     and Animax
    Animax
    is a Japanese anime satellite television network, dedicated to broadcasting anime programming. A subsidiary of Japanese media conglomerate Sony, it is headquartered in in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, with its co-founders and shareholders including Sony Pictures Entertainment and the noted anime studios...

     catch-up TV website shortcuts for users in Czech, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia under [TV].
  • Added TVNZ catch-up TV website shortcut for users in New Zealand under [TV]
  • Added RTÉ player
    RTÉ player
    RTÉ player is an on demand video service provided by RTÉ for programmes broadcast on RTÉ Television. RTÉ player is available in two formats; one for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and another format for international audiences...

     for Ireland PS3 users under TV icon on XMB shortcut to website.
  • Added PlayStation Video Store for users in UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.
  • Added Cinavia
    Cinavia
    Cinavia is a digital rights management system created by Verance. It requires two parts to work: a proprietary imperceptible audio watermark, and a piece of hardware which is able to detect that watermark. Known hardware which can detect Cinavia watermarks include the PlayStation 3 , as well as...

     Copy protection system, a Digital Watermark added to the audio tracks of future Blu-ray.

Game changes
  • [About] now displays the new PlayStation 3 logo when choosing a game.

Network changes
  • Added the option to automatically send updates to the user's Facebook
    Facebook
    Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...

     profile when Trophies are unlocked; when items are downloaded from the PlayStation Store; or for in-game events (in compatible games).
  • The [Friends] list boxes only appear upon highlight, however, users' "currently playing" game and avatar box are always visible.
  • The user is now able to change the colour of their [Profile].
  • Improved the performance of the Internet Browser.

System changes
  • The user can now send system error reports to Sony Computer Entertainment
    Sony Computer Entertainment
    Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. is a major video game company specializing in a variety of areas in the video game industry, and is a wholly owned subsidiary and part of the Consumer Products & Services Group of Sony...

     in the event of an improper shutdown.
  • Scrolling through very long lists on the XMB has been accelerated.
3.01
September 15, 2009
Optional, but required for some games.
System changes
  • Improves the playback quality of some PS3 format software and fixes problems with certain games.
3.00
September 1, 2009
Settings changes
  • Support for new Dynamic Custom Themes.
  • [Display What's New] added to the [Settings] menu to allow the user to change what the system displays by default on startup.
  • [Audio Multi-Output] allows audio output through multiple connectors (e.g. HDMI and optical) simultaneously.
  • [Audio CD Output Frequency] has been renamed [Output Frequency] and now affects all music content.
  • Settings have subtitles for reference.
  • Ability to check internet connection upload/download speed in [Network Settings].
  • Echo Canceller added to Accessory Settings.
  • Under Remote Play Settings you can now manually set a device (such as a PSP system or Sony Ericsson Aino) to be used for remote play.


Media changes
  • Added a BBC iPlayer
    BBC iPlayer
    BBC iPlayer, commonly shortened to iPlayer, is an internet television and radio service, developed by the BBC to extend its former RealPlayer-based and other streamed video clip content to include whole TV shows....

     website shortcut for users in the UK under [TV], which now includes hardware acceleration in full-screen mode.
  • A [PlayStation Store] icon added under the [Video] category (where PlayStation Video Store is available).
  • Added the ability to upsample audio stored on the internal or USB hard drive to 88.2 kHz or 176.4 kHz.
  • Background audio playback is disabled in the [Internet Browser] and [Photo Gallery] when the audio upsampling feature is enabled.
  • During Video playback, the right analog stick can be used to play content in slow playback, fast reverse, and fast forward.

Game changes
  • A new feature added allowing game developers to display Trophies in different ways, such as grouping them by add-on pack, etc.
  • A [PlayStation Store] icon added under the [Game] category.
  • Platinum trophies no longer count towards the total percentage of each game.
  • The "PLAYSTATION 3" logo is no longer displayed before starting a PS3 game. (Original fat PS3 model only)

Network changes
  • [Information Board] replaced by a [What's New] feature.
  • The [Friends] list has been redesigned.
  • Messages from specific friends can be accessed from the sender's profile screen.
  • The ability to take screenshots has been added to the [Internet Browser].
  • [Remote Play] now supports mobile phones such as the Sony Ericsson Aino
    Sony Ericsson Aino
    Sony Ericsson Aino is touch screen based slider phone. It has a multimedia PS3-inspired touch menu, a large touchscreen, VGA@30 frame/s video recording. The screen is touch-enabled but only in the multimedia part of the menu and the camera interface. Some third party applications like Opera-Mini...

    .

System changes
  • When the system is started it will display the [What's New] screen by default instead of the [Games] menu.
  • A [Status Indicator] added to the top of the screen showing the user's online status, the number of friends online and an icon indicating if there are unread PSN messages.
  • The swirling activity indicator has been replaced with an analog clock (hands rotate quickly to show activity).
  • Increased font and icon size.
  • The default theme has been changed to an updated version of the 'Original' waves theme (the original theme has been renamed 'Classic').
  • Support for new avatars to be downloaded.
  • The controller battery indicator has been moved.
  • The copy/paste functionality has been expanded.
  • New system startup, featuring new PS3 logo, the PlayStation family logo and a new startup sound (Original fat PS3 model only.)
  • A position indicator now appears when scrolling through a large list.
  • An issue occurred on some models, preventing the use of some unofficial controllers.
  • XMB icons now change colour along with the theme depending on the time of day.

Version 2

Version
Release date (UTC)
Notes		 Description
2.7x, 2.85 or 2.90
Distributed with the PS3 "slim"
Initial firmware for CECH-2000 series.
This firmware is only available pre-installed on PS3 Slim models and cannot be downloaded. The version number is dependent on the PS3's region.
Settings changes
  • [Install Other OS] and [Default System] have been removed (PS3 slim units only).

Game changes
  • The "PLAYSTATION 3" logo is no longer displayed before starting a PS3 game.

System changes
  • New system startup, featuring new PS3 logo, the PlayStation family logo and a new startup sound.
  • BRAVIA Sync allowing control of the XMB by BRAVIA TV remote control (PS3 slim units only).
2.80
June 24, 2009
Optional, but required for Vidzone
VidZone
VidZone is the largest online music video VOD service in the world, operated by London-based company VidZone Digital Media and Sony Computer Entertainment. The online service provides free streaming of music videos from the VidZone.tv website, in addition to music distribution through a number of...
Network changes
  • Message size in the [Text Chat] utility has been increased from 32 to 64 characters.

System changes
  • Improves the playback quality of some PS3 format software.
  • Third party peripherals plugged in via USB, are now assigned to controller port 7.
  • Closed a vulnerability which allowed the use of Open Remote Play, a homebrew
    Homebrew (video games)
    Homebrew is a term frequently applied to video games or other software produced by consumers to target proprietary hardware platforms not typically user-programmable or that use proprietary storage methods...

     application used to allow Remote Play
    Remote Play
    Remote Play is a feature on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable which allows a PlayStation Portable user to interact with their PlayStation 3's Xross Media Bar...

     connections to the PS3 from devices other than the PSP. Remote Play
    Remote Play
    Remote Play is a feature on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable which allows a PlayStation Portable user to interact with their PlayStation 3's Xross Media Bar...

     remains available for PSPs using custom firmware.
2.76
May 14, 2009
System changes
  • Improves the playback quality of some PS3 format software.
  • After a hard drive upgrade or a restore from backup, games no longer need to be loaded before their Trophies are displayed in the [Trophies] menu.
2.70
April 2, 2009
Media changes
  • Copy-protected
    Digital rights management
    Digital rights management is a class of access control technologies that are used by hardware manufacturers, publishers, copyright holders and individuals with the intent to limit the use of digital content and devices after sale. DRM is any technology that inhibits uses of digital content that...

     videos purchased from the PlayStation Store can now be backed up to an external storage device and then restored to PS3’s internal hard drive for playback.
  • Videos purchased for the PSP
    PlayStation Portable
    The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...

     can now be transferred to the PS3 for playback.
  • A [Dynamic Normalizer
    Audio normalization
    Audio normalization is the application of a constant amount of gain to an audio recording in order to bring the average or peak amplitude to a target level ....

    ] option has been added as an option under [Music Settings] in the [Settings] menu.

Network changes
  • Added [Internet Search] function to items on the [Games] menu for PlayStation 3 format software. Selecting the option launches the internet browser and performs a Google
    Google
    Google Inc. is an American multinational public corporation invested in Internet search, cloud computing, and advertising technologies. Google hosts and develops a number of Internet-based services and products, and generates profit primarily from advertising through its AdWords program...

     search on the item's title.
  • Added the ability to copy and paste text from a web page viewed in the internet browser.
  • [Browser Security] has been added as an option to the browse mode menu of the Internet browser. The websites for the Web filtering services that used to be listed under [Bookmarks] have been moved under this new option.
  • [Copy Address of This Page] and [Copy Address of This Link] have been added as options under [File] in the browse mode menu of the Internet browser.
  • Ability to sort the [Friends] list via users' online status and the time they were last online.
  • On the [Friends] menu, new friend requests are now displayed at the top of the list.
  • The file size limit for message attachments has been increased from 1MB
    Megabyte
    The megabyte is a multiple of the unit byte for digital information storage or transmission with two different values depending on context: bytes generally for computer memory; and one million bytes generally for computer storage. The IEEE Standards Board has decided that "Mega will mean 1 000...

     to 3MB.
  • When downloading a file, an estimate of how long the download will take is now displayed.

System changes
  • Polish, Greek, Czech, Slovak, and Turkish text can now be displayed in the Internet browser.
  • A [Text Chat] feature has been added that enables the user to create or join a chat room with up to 15 other PlayStation Network users and communicate using the on-screen keyboard or a compatible keyboard peripheral. This feature is available both in game and not in-game.
  • Fixed an issue where 2-channel music files were output to multi-channel audio systems on multiple channels with the extra channels muted.
2.60
January 21, 2009
Media changes
  • A [Photo Gallery] application has been added under the [Photo] category (requires additional 105MB download).
  • Video playback of files encoded with version 3.11 of the DivX
    DivX
    DivX is a brand name of products created by DivX, Inc. , including the DivX Codec which has become popular due to its ability to compress lengthy video segments into small sizes while maintaining relatively high visual quality.There are two DivX codecs; the regular MPEG-4 Part 2 DivX codec and the...

     codec.

Network changes
  • Users are now able to browse the PlayStation Store without the need to create or sign-in to a PlayStation Network account.

System changes
  • An error which caused saved games for some titles to become inaccessible if the user's PlayStation Network ID or password was changed has been addressed.
2.53
December 2, 2008

Network changes
  • Internet browser now supports full-screen display of Adobe Flash
    Adobe Flash Player
    The Adobe Flash Player is software for viewing multimedia, Rich Internet Applications and streaming video and audio, on a computer web browser or on supported mobile devices. Flash Player runs SWF files that can be created by the Adobe Flash authoring tool, by Adobe Flex or by a number of other...

     content.

System changes
  • Support for Live movie (using RTMP
    Real Time Messaging Protocol
    Real Time Messaging Protocol was initially a proprietary protocol developed by Macromedia for streaming audio, video and data over the Internet, between a Flash player and a server...

     format) playback has been added.
2.52
November 5, 2008
System changes
  • The playback quality of some PlayStation 3 format software has been improved.
  • A text entry issue that occurs when using the on-screen keyboard, USB keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard with some PlayStation 3 format software has been addressed.
  • An issue that prevents proper display of video content recorded at 59.94 Hz on some TV models has been addressed.
2.51
October 27, 2008
Demonstration units only
Changes not known.
2.50
October 15, 2008
Settings changes
  • The PS3 and/or wireless controllers can now be set to turn off automatically after a set period of inactivity.
  • The PS3 can be set to automatically turn off after a background download or installation of content has completed.
  • The [BD/DVD Settings] option under [Settings] has been renamed to [Video Settings]
  • The [Cinema Conversion] and [Upscale] options under [Video Settings] have been renamed to [BD/DVD Cinema Conversion] and [BD/DVD Upscaler].
  • [50 Hz Video Output] has been added as an option under [Video Settings].
  • [DivX VOD Registration Code] has been added under [System Settings]. This code can be used to register the PS3 to be able to play DivX VOD files.
  • The method for reconnecting bluetooth devices has been modified.
  • [German Keyboard (Switzerland)], [French Keyboard (Canada)] and [French Keyboard (Switzerland)] have been added as options under [Accessory Settings] > [Keyboard Type].

Media changes
  • A scene-search feature similar to the version on the PSP has been added. This feature allows a video or PlayTV
    PlayTV
    PlayTV is an HDTV/DVR add-on unit for the PlayStation 3 video game console. It allows the PS3 to act as an HDTV or DTV receiver as well as a digital video recorder for recording television programmes to the hard drive for later viewing...

     recordings to be broken up into 15, or 30-second; one, two, or five-minute intervals, which can then be accessed quickly.
  • The option to have videos under the [Video] section of the XMB home menu play in sequence has been added.
  • A [Mosquito Noise Reduction] setting has been added which reduces noise
    Noise (video)
    Noise, in analog video and television, is a random dot pattern of static displayed when no transmission signal is obtained by the antenna receiver of television set and other display devices...

     on videos saved on the console's hard drive or external storage media.
  • Volume control now has nine levels instead of five.
  • A pause button has been added to the mini music control panel on the XMB.
  • Frame Conversion has now been removed for MPEG-4 videos. Anything other than 50 Hz will now be displayed in NTSC, showing up in black and white on legacy PAL systems that are incompatible with the NTSC video standard.
  • Pressing the PS button during a video now pauses the video, rather than continuing playing it.

Game changes
  • In-game Screenshots, which allows screenshots to be taken while playing a game, has been added. This feature will be supported on a game by game basis.
  • [Sync with Server] has been added as an option under [Trophy Collection].
  • The [Settings and Connection Status List] option under [Network Settings] can now be viewed on the In-game XMB menu in some PS3 games.

Network changes
  • The PlayStation Network Sign-Up and Account Management utilities have been redesigned.
  • The method of disabling the automatic sign-in option and the way to sign out from PlayStation Network have been modified.
  • Information has been added below the avatars of offline Friends in the Friends list indicating how long it has been since they were online.
  • A "redeem codes" option has been added directly in the PlayStation Store
    PlayStation Store
    The PlayStation Store is an online virtual market available to users of Sony's PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable game consoles via the PlayStation Network. The Store offers a range of downloadable content both for purchase and available free of charge. Available content includes full games,...

     to make it easier to redeem PlayStation Network Cards and promotion codes.
  • The Internet Browser now supports Adobe Flash 9 content.
  • Items on the Information Board can now link directly to an item in the PlayStation Store.
  • The PlayStation Trophies interface has been modified to show the percentage gained towards the next level in addition to the current level when viewing profiles or comparing trophies.

System changes
  • The official PS3 Bluetooth headset is now supported and a "high-quality (HQ)" mode, which allows higher-clarity voice communication, has been added for this headset.
  • Support for the official PS3 wireless keypad has been added
  • An on-screen indicator showing headset battery status, volume level, and whether HQ mode is active has been added.
  • The on-screen notification displayed when the player gains a trophy now displays the specific trophy icon created by the game's developer.
  • Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian have been added as My languages options in the Account Management section
  • Support for network printers has been added.
  • HP printers are now supported.
  • A recovery mode has been added.
2.43
September 17, 2008
Compulsory in Japan only
System changes
  • Changes to support the release of rental content on PlayStation Store in the Japan region.
2.42
July 30, 2008
System changes
  • Improves the playback quality of some PlayStation 3 and PlayStation format software.
2.41
July 8, 2008
Network changes
  • Changed platinum trophy icon.
  • New page added to profile of users under [Players Met] which shows the last game played with that user.
  • Ability to record TV programmes using PlayTV while playing a game.

System changes
  • Various fixes for issues caused by update 2.40.
2.40
July 2, 2008
Withdrawn, July 2, 2008
Settings changes
  • An option to automatically turn off the PlayStation 3 system after a system update has completed has been added.
  • [Reassign Controllers] and [Controller Vibration Function] have been added as options under [Accessory Settings].

Disc Changes
  • Upscaling of Blu-ray Disc (BDAV
    Blu-ray Disc
    Blu-ray Disc is an optical disc storage medium designed to supersede the DVD format. The plastic disc is 120 mm in diameter and 1.2 mm thick, the same size as DVDs and CDs. Blu-ray Discs contain 25 GB per layer, with dual layer discs being the norm for feature-length video discs...

    ) video content is now supported
  • For DTS playback on DVD-Video and Blu-ray Disc media, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 for DVD-Video and DTS-ES Matrix for Blu-ray Discs are now supported.

Media Changes
  • New sorting options have been added for items in the [Video] category.
  • The ability to print a photo playlist has been added.
  • Support for MP3 Surround
    MP3 Surround
    MP3 Surround is an extension of MP3 for multi-channel audio support including 5.1 surround sound. It was developed by Fraunhofer IIS in collaboration with Thomson and Agere Systems, and released in December 2004....

     format audio has been added.
  • Video content stored on the hard drive can now be upscaled to HD quality.

Game changes
  • The ability to access the XMB while playing PlayStation 3 format software has been added.
    • Only some of the XMB functions can be used during gameplay.
    • A long press on the PS button displays the standard menu with options to quit the game, turn off the system, change controller settings etc.
    • The XMB screen cannot be displayed when playing certain PlayStation 3 format software titles.
    • Music playback is only available in games where the developer has enabled the feature.
  • A [Quit Game] option has been added to the [Games] category of the XMB while in a game
  • Players can now collect PlayStation Network Trophies in games that support the feature.

System changes
  • A new "view mode" has been added to the PlayStation Store
  • [Search] has been added as an option in the browse mode menu of the Internet Browser.
  • An [Internet search] option has been added to the XMB.
  • The current date and time can now be displayed in the top right-hand corner of the XMB
  • When using a keyboard, the entire text entry field can be cleared at once.
  • The number of Friends who can be added to a Friends list has been increased from 50 to 100.
  • The [Information] screen for friends has been redesigned and renamed as [Profile].
2.36
June 18, 2008
System changes
  • Improves the playback quality of some PlayStation format software.
2.35
May 15, 2008
System changes
  • Improves the playback quality of some PS3 format software.
2.30
April 15, 2008
Media changes
  • Blu-ray Disc playback now supports DTS-HD Master Audio
    DTS-HD Master Audio
    DTS-HD Master Audio is a lossless audio codec created by Digital Theater System. It was previously known as DTS++. It is an extension of DTS which, when played back on devices which do not support the Master Audio or High Resolution extension, degrades to a "core" track which is lossy. DTS-HD...

     and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio output.
    • The PS3 system does not support playback of DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 for DVD-Video or DTS-ES Matrix for Blu-ray Discs.

Network changes
  • Redesigned PlayStation Store
    • Easier navigation – PlayStation Store's new interface allows easier navigation. It is now possible to move between pages by simply pressing the X and O buttons,as well as move to other pages faster.
    • New layout – PlayStation Store has a new page layout that makes it easier to find locate content.
    • Avatar display – View your PlayStation Network account avatar on the pages of PlayStation Store.
    • Content status display – An icon now indicates the status of each content item: Items that are purchased and Items that are in the cart.
2.20
March 25, 2008
Settings changes
  • Registering (pair) Bluetooth devices has changed, and it is now possible to register more devices.
  • A [BD Internet Connection] setting has been added under [BD/DVD Settings].
  • An [Audio Output Device] setting has been added under [Remote Play Settings].

Media changes
  • Ability to play DivX and WMV files that are 2 GB or larger.
  • Support of XviD
    XviD
    Xvid is a video codec library following the MPEG-4 standard, specifically MPEG-4 Part 2 Advanced Simple Profile . It uses ASP features such as b-frames, global and quarter pixel motion compensation, lumi masking, trellis quantization, and H.263, MPEG and custom quantization matrices.Xvid is a...

     files updated, many more files are now playable but are recognised as MPEG-4
    MPEG-4
    MPEG-4 is a method of defining compression of audio and visual digital data. It was introduced in late 1998 and designated a standard for a group of audio and video coding formats and related technology agreed upon by the ISO/IEC Moving Picture Experts Group under the formal standard ISO/IEC...

     files.
  • Ability to display subtitles when playing DivX files.
  • Ability to resume playing a DVD/BD from the point where previously stopped, even if the disc is removed then re-inserted to the console, or the console is turned off entirely.
    • BD-J
      BD-J
      BD-J, or Blu-ray Disc Java, is a specification supporting Java ME Xlets for advanced content on Blu-ray Disc and the Packaged Media profile of Globally Executable MHP .BD-J allows bonus content on Blu-ray Disc titles to be far more sophisticated than bonus content provided by standard DVD,...

       format disc is not supported.
  • Ability to display an image while editing a playlist.
  • Ability to play a music track while editing a playlist.
  • A [Mosquito Noise Reduction] option has been added under [AV Settings] in the control panel for standard DVDs.
    • BD discs recorded with BDMV format are not supported.
  • Ability to copy playlists created in (Photo) and (Music) to a PSP
    PlayStation Portable
    The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...

     system.

Disc changes
  • Blu-ray BD-Live Profile 2.0 is now supported.
    • Users are now able to use several interactive features such as downloadable video content, ring tones and interactive movie-based games, with Profile 2.0-compatible Blu-ray Discs. The interactive features may vary depending on the disc.
  • Ability to now play BD-R version 1.2 (LTH* BD-R) discs.
    • LTH, or low to high, is a recording method that supports organic dye, write-once BD-R media.

Network changes
  • Ability to change some PS3 system settings during remote play.
  • [Save Target] has been added as an option under [File] in the browse mode menu of the Internet browser. This option adds the capability save a file that is linked from a Web page, such as an image or video file, or other type of file, to your PS3 system's hard disk drive or storage media.
  • The Internet browser now displays some Web pages faster.
  • Using the Internet browser, it is possible to play a linked video file as it is being downloaded (Some types of video files cannot be viewed in this manner and must be downloaded completely before playback).

System changes
  • Other OS Wake-On-Lan support was added.
2.17
March 13, 2008
System changes
  • Support for PlayStation 2
    PlayStation 2
    The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...

     games with optional and mandatory installs.
  • Improves the playback quality of some PS3 format software.
2.10
December 18, 2007
Settings changes
  • Voice Changer feature has been added to Voice and Video Chat and is available in games that support microphones.
    • The tone of the sound that is input from an audio device such as a microphone can be changed. High and low-pitched tones can each be adjusted to five preset levels each.
  • Bitmapping [Type 3] has been added as an option under Settings > [Music Settings] > [Bitmapping].

Media changes
  • A new visualisation in music playback (Earth Visualization) has been added.
  • DivX, XviD
    XviD
    Xvid is a video codec library following the MPEG-4 standard, specifically MPEG-4 Part 2 Advanced Simple Profile . It uses ASP features such as b-frames, global and quarter pixel motion compensation, lumi masking, trellis quantization, and H.263, MPEG and custom quantization matrices.Xvid is a...

     and VC-1
    VC-1
    VC-1 is the informal name of the SMPTE 421M video codec standard, which was initially developed as a proprietary video format by Microsoft before it was released as a formal SMPTE standard video format on April 3, 2006...

     (WMV) have been added to the types of files that can be played.
    • To play VC-1 (WMV) format files, users must go to Settings > [System Settings] and set [Enable WMA Playback].
    • Copyright-protected files or files that were encoded by using DivX 3.11 cannot be played. – Files that are 2GB or more in size cannot be played.

Disc changes
  • Blu-ray Bonus View Profile 1.1 is now supported.
    • Users are now able to use several additional features such as playback of two videos at the same time with Profile 1.1-compatible Blu-ray Discs. The available features vary depending on the disc.
  • [BD Data Utility] has been added. The management data that is used by the Blu-ray Disc is saved in this folder.

Game changes
  • Users can now play PlayStation
    PlayStation
    The is a 32-bit fifth-generation video game console first released by Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan on December 3, .The PlayStation was the first of the PlayStation series of consoles and handheld game devices. The PlayStation 2 was the console's successor in 2000...

     game discs on a PSP
    PlayStation Portable
    The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...

     with remote play (this feature was not announced).
  • Backwards compatibility for PS1
    PlayStation
    The is a 32-bit fifth-generation video game console first released by Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan on December 3, .The PlayStation was the first of the PlayStation series of consoles and handheld game devices. The PlayStation 2 was the console's successor in 2000...

     and PS2
    PlayStation 2
    The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...

     games was improved (Update was also unannounced but evident in Sony's backwards compatibility search site).

System changes
  • The PlayStation 3 RSX access hack via Linux has been blocked.
2.01
November 20, 2007
Settings changes
  • The Remote Start specifications have been changed to prevent an unintentional remote start by the user.

Disc changes
  • DSD
    Direct Stream Digital
    Direct-Stream Digital is the trademark name used by Sony and Philips for their system of recreating audible signals which uses pulse-density modulation encoding, a technology to store audio signals on digital storage media which is used for the Super Audio CD .The signal is stored as delta-sigma...

    -to-DTS conversion has been removed again. Optical output from SACD
    Super Audio CD
    Super Audio CD is a high-resolution, read-only optical disc for audio storage. Sony and Philips Electronics jointly developed the technology, and publicized it in 1999. It is designated as the Scarlet Book standard. Sony and Philips previously collaborated to define the Compact Disc standard...

     remains possible but in stereo only.

System changes
  • The stability of the system software has been improved for some operations, including the use of the Internet Browser and information board.
  • Improves the playback quality of some PS3 format software.
  • The operating stability when outputting upscaled PlayStation 2 format software has been improved.
    • Only for models that support playback of PlayStation 2 format software.
2.00
November 8, 2007
Settings changes
  • Ability to modify the PlayStation 3 XMB Home Menu icons or background design by using a theme compiler
  • Remote Start has been added as an option under [Remote Play Settings].
  • [Colour], [Background] and [Font] have been added as options under [Theme Settings].
  • Ability to select [Brightness] as an option under [Theme Settings] > [Background].
  • The process for setting [Internet Connection Settings] under [Network Settings] has been changed.
  • Ability to select Canon printers with the [Printer Selection] option under [Printer Settings].

Media changes
  • Ability to create playlists to group content under [Music] and [Photo].

Disc changes
  • Ability to play SACD
    Super Audio CD
    Super Audio CD is a high-resolution, read-only optical disc for audio storage. Sony and Philips Electronics jointly developed the technology, and publicized it in 1999. It is designated as the Scarlet Book standard. Sony and Philips previously collaborated to define the Compact Disc standard...

     via digital optical audio output. The DSD
    Direct Stream Digital
    Direct-Stream Digital is the trademark name used by Sony and Philips for their system of recreating audible signals which uses pulse-density modulation encoding, a technology to store audio signals on digital storage media which is used for the Super Audio CD .The signal is stored as delta-sigma...

     stream is converted to multichannel DTS
    Digital Theater System
    DTS is a series of multichannel audio technologies owned by DTS, Inc. , an American company specializing in digital surround sound formats used for both commercial/theatrical and consumer grade applications...

     or stereo PCM, depending on settings.

Game changes
  • [Vibration Function] has been added as an option under [Controller Settings] in the menu that appears when the PS button on the wireless controller is pressed.
    • To use this feature, a DualShock 3 Wireless Controller is required.

Network changes
  • [Information Board] has been added as a feature under [Network]. PlayStation related news can be displayed on the PlayStation 3 Home Menu.
  • [PlayStation Network] has been added as a category in the PlayStation 3 Home Menu.
  • [Trend Micro Web Security for PS3] has been added as a security option under the Internet browser.
  • Ability to view video content (as a progressive download) as it is being downloaded from PlayStation Store.
  • The voice/video chat menu has been changed.
  • Ability to use the PlayStation Eye
    PlayStation Eye
    The PlayStation Eye is a digital camera device, similar to a webcam, for the PlayStation 3. The technology uses computer vision and gesture recognition to process images taken by the camera. This allows players to interact with games using motion and color detection as well as sound through its...

     camera for voice / video chat.

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

Version 1

Version
Release date (UTC)
Notes		 Description
1.94
October 23, 2007
Not downloadable
Settings changes
  • Adds support for DualShock 3 controller
    • Only available on the Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction game disc.
1.93
September 13, 2007
System changes
  • The stability of the network connection has been improved.
1.92
September 4, 2007
System changes
  • Improves the playback quality of some PlayStation 2 format software.
1.90
July 24, 2007
Settings changes
  • Wallpaper feature for the background of XMB was added.
  • Support for text entry in simplified Chinese
    Chinese language
    The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...

     characters has been added.

Media changes
  • Playback of AVCHD
    AVCHD
    AVCHD is a file-based format for the digital recording and playback of high-definition video....

    -format video files that are saved on Memory Stick
    Memory Stick
    Memory Stick is a removable flash memory card format, launched by Sony in October 1998, and is also used in general to describe the whole family of Memory Sticks...

     media or on the hard disk of a digital video camera.

Disc changes
  • Upsampled output of audio CDs
    Compact Disc
    The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...

     is now supported.
  • Ability to eject a game disc using the controller.

Game changes
  • Ability to sort games that are saved on the PlayStation 3

Network changes
  • Emoticons in messages under [Friends].
  • Browser speed has been improved.

System changes
  • Ability to enter text directly into Web page text entry fields using a USB keyboard.
  • Ability to use Traditional Chinese characters as a text entry method.
1.82
June 28, 2007
Media changes
  • Support for playback of AVC High Profile (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
    H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
    H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 or AVC is a standard for video compression, and is currently one of the most commonly used formats for the recording, compression, and distribution of high definition video...

    ) format video was added.
1.81
June 15, 2007
Settings changes
  • The method of setting RGB Full Range (HDMI) under Display Settings was improved.

System changes
  • The stability of the network connection used during gameplay was improved for some PlayStation 2 format software titles that support online gaming.
1.80
May 24, 2007
Update also available on MotorStorm
MotorStorm
MotorStorm is a 2006 racing video game developed by Evolution Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the Sony PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. First announced at E3 2005, the game was released in Japan on 14 December 2006 and the rest of the world in March 2007....

 disc
Settings changes
  • Remote Play over the Internet now an option. Broadband connection and PSP
    PlayStation Portable
    The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...

     firmware version 3.50, or newer, is required.

Media changes
  • Ability to print photos via USB (currently, only selected Epson and Canon printers connected are compatible).
  • Ability to zoom and crop images.
  • Added a new slideshow type.

Disc changes
  • Ability to upscale standard DVD-Videos to 1080p
    1080p
    1080p is the shorthand identification for a set of HDTV high-definition video modes that are characterized by 1080 horizontal lines of resolution and progressive scan, meaning the image is not interlaced as is the case with the 1080i display standard....

    .
  • Ability to downscale Blu-ray video to 720p
    720p
    720p is the shorthand name for 1280x720, a category of High-definition television video modes having a resolution of 1080 or 720p and a progressive scan...

    .
  • Ability to play 1080p Blu-ray video at 24Hz
    Hertz
    The hertz is the SI unit of frequency defined as the number of cycles per second of a periodic phenomenon. One of its most common uses is the description of the sine wave, particularly those used in radio and audio applications....

    .
  • Ability to edit CD information and submit it to AMG.

Game changes
  • Ability to upscale PS1 and PS2 games
  • Ability to copy PS1/PS2 game saves from PS3 to Memory Cards using a Memory Card adapter.
  • Backwards compatibility for PS1
    PlayStation
    The is a 32-bit fifth-generation video game console first released by Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan on December 3, .The PlayStation was the first of the PlayStation series of consoles and handheld game devices. The PlayStation 2 was the console's successor in 2000...

     and PS2
    PlayStation 2
    The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...

     games was improved.

System changes
  • Added DLNA
    Digital Living Network Alliance
    The Digital Living Network Alliance is a non-profit collaborative trade organization established by Sony in June 2003, and has more than 250 member companies in the mobile, consumer electronics, PC, and service provider industries...

     compatibility.
  • Added support for the xvYCC
    XvYCC
    xvYCC or Extended-gamut YCC is a color space that can be used in the video electronics of television sets to support a gamut 1.8 times as large as that of the sRGB color space...

     colour space.
  • HDMI driver version updated, providing bug fixes including a blinking problem on Westinghouse 1080p LCD TVs.
1.70
April 19, 2007
Game changes
  • Added the ability to play original PlayStation format games downloaded from the PlayStation Store.
  • Added rumble functionality for USB accessories which support it when playing PS2 games.
  • Saved data from PlayStation format software now usable on both PSP and PS3 systems.
  • Backwards compatibility for PS1
    PlayStation
    The is a 32-bit fifth-generation video game console first released by Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan on December 3, .The PlayStation was the first of the PlayStation series of consoles and handheld game devices. The PlayStation 2 was the console's successor in 2000...

     and PS2
    PlayStation 2
    The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...

     games was improved.
1.60
March 22, 2007
Settings changes
  • Added Remote Play support for the 20 GB model.
  • Support for Bluetooth keyboards and mice.
  • Added Support for [Install Other OS]

Disc changes
  • Support for playback of BD-RE
    Blu-ray Disc recordable
    Blu-ray Disc recordable refers to two direct to disc optical disc recording technologies that can be recorded on to an optical disc with an optical disc recorder. BD-R discs can be written to once, whereas BD-RE can be erased and re-recorded multiple times...

     (Blu-ray Disc recordable) ver 3.0.

Game changes
  • Improved PS1/PS2 playback

Network changes
  • Added Folding@home client.
  • Added background downloading feature (ability to download while doing something else).
  • Added an on-screen QWERTY
    QWERTY
    QWERTY is the most common modern-day keyboard layout. The name comes from the first six letters appearing in the topleft letter row of the keyboard, read left to right: Q-W-E-R-T-Y. The QWERTY design is based on a layout created for the Sholes and Glidden typewriter and sold to Remington in the...

     keyboard in addition to the standard PlayStation on-screen keyboard.
1.54
February 28, 2007
Initial European release		 Media changes
  • Added individual user icons from the Photo menu.

    • System changes
    • Added USB webcam support.
    1.51
    February 2, 2007
    Game changes
    • Expanded support for PlayStation 2 format software titles.
    1.50
    January 24, 2007
    Game changes
    • Fixed graphical glitches on PlayStation and PlayStation 2 format games that may cause jagged graphics.

    System changes
    • Edy functionality was added (Japanese version only).
    1.32
    December 21, 2006
    Game changes
    • Online gaming functionality was updated.
    1.31
    December 13, 2006
    Game changes
    • Allowed use of the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for certain PlayStation 2 format games.
    • Expanded compatibility of PlayStation
      PlayStation
      The is a 32-bit fifth-generation video game console first released by Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan on December 3, .The PlayStation was the first of the PlayStation series of consoles and handheld game devices. The PlayStation 2 was the console's successor in 2000...

       and PlayStation 2 format games.
    1.30
    December 6, 2006
    Settings changes
    • Added compatibility of USB
      Universal Serial Bus
      USB is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the cables, connectors and protocols used in a bus for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices....

       devices for PlayStation 2
      PlayStation 2
      The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...

       format games.
    1.11
    November 28, 2006
    Network changes
    • Account Management was added.
    1.10
    November 11, 2006  
    November 17, 2006  
    Network changes
    • PlayStation Network services and Remote Play for the 60 GB model was added.
    1.02
    NA
    Included with some games.
    Game changes
    • Fix some game compatibility issues.

    System changes
    • Include additional bug fixes.

    Withdrawal of update 2.40

    System software version 2.40, which included the in-game XMB feature and PlayStation 3 Trophies, was released on July 2, 2008; however, it was withdrawn later the same day because a small number of users were unable to restart their consoles after performing the update. The fault was explained to have been because of certain system administrative data being contained in the HDD. The issue was addressed in version 2.41 of the system software released on July 8, 2008.

    Class action suit filed over update 3.0

    System software version 3.0 was released on September 1, 2009. Shortly after its release, a very small number of users complained that the system update caused their system's Blu-ray drive to malfunction. In addition, John Kennedy of Florida filed a class action suit against Sony Computer Entertainment America. John Kennedy had purchased a PlayStation 3 in January 2009, claiming it worked perfectly until he installed the required firmware update 3.0, at which point the Blu-ray drive in his system ceased functioning properly. Sony later released a statement, "SCEA is aware of reports that PS3 owners are experiencing isolated issues with their PS3 system since installing the most recent system software update (v3.00)," and released software update 3.01 on September 15, 2009. However, after installing 3.01, the plaintiff alleged the problems were not only not solved, but the new update created new issues as well.

    Class action suits filed over update 3.21

    Due to the removal of the "OtherOS" feature from older models of the PS3 due to security issues (possibly related to the exploit released by geohot) which caused an uproar in the PlayStation community, several lawsuits have been filed. The first one was filed on behalf of PS3 owners by Anthony Ventura. The suit states that removing the feature constitutes breach of contract, false advertising and a handful of other business practices relating to consumer protection laws as the feature was touted by Sony when these systems were new as a way consumers could turn their machines into a basic PC and cites that the feature was "extremely valuable" and one of the main reasons that many people paid more for the PS3 over buying a competing console like a Wii or an Xbox 360. It also elaborates that anyone who does not accept the update can no longer play future games or future Blu-ray movie releases. Later on two more suits were also filed by other members of the PlayStation 3 community. The first of these newer lawsuits was filed by Todd Densmore and Antal Herz which claim Sony has rendered several PlayStation 3 features they paid for "inoperable" as a result of the release of firmware 3.21. The second filed was by Jason Baker, Sean Bosquett, Paul Graham, and Paul Vannatta, and claims, among other things, that they "lost money by purchasing a PS3 without receiving the benefit of their bargain because the product is not what it was claimed to be - a game console that would provide both the Other OS feature and gaming functions." A fourth lawsuit was filed by Keith Wright and seeks compensation equal to the cost of the console. A fifth lawsuit was filed by Jeffrey Harper and Zachary Kummer which calls for a jury trial. A sixth lawsuit was filed by Johnathon Huber and has quotes from both the EU and US playstation blogs.

    Sony responded to the lawsuits by requesting a dismissal on the grounds that "no one cared about the feature" and that the filings cite quotes from 3rd party websites, the instruction manual, the PlayStation Web site and claims they are invalid proof and that Sony can disable PSN and the other advertised features (playing games that require newer firmware, etc.) as they wish. The lawyers for the plaintifs are reviewing the request and say that this is fairly common at this stage of the game and that the case will be reviewed before a judge in November 2010. In February 2011 all claims of false advertising in the case were dismissed but the plaintiffs were allowed to appeal and amend the case and the other claims that the removal violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse act were allowed to go forward. In March 2011 the plaintiffs amended their complaint to refute Sony's claims that it was within its rights under the TOS and warranty to remove the feature adding more details to their claims including breach of warranty, breach of implied warranty, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and breach of several California unfair business practices laws. In April 2011 SCEA again asked that the case be dismissed and made claims that the plaintiffs refiled claim was insufficient and that they were hackers and wanted to violate Sony's IP and asked the judge to grant search rights on their PS3 systems. SCEA also made claims that they are not the division solely responsible for the removal and should not be held responsible despite conflicting information to the contrary. On April 18, 2011 the plaintiffs fired back at Sony's renewed efforts to get the case dismissed by pointing out the fact that Sony had made many of the same claims before and they had been dismissed by the court and also pointing out several legal precedents under California law that refute Sony's claims.

    Compatible media formats

    The PlayStation 3 is capable of photo, audio, and video playback in a variety of formats. It also includes various photo slideshow options and several music visualizations. The following table lists the photo, audio, and video formats that are supported on the PS3.
    Image formats
    • JPEG
      JPEG
      In computing, JPEG . The degree of compression can be adjusted, allowing a selectable tradeoff between storage size and image quality. JPEG typically achieves 10:1 compression with little perceptible loss in image quality....

    • GIF
    • TIFF
      Tagged Image File Format
      TIFF is a file format for storing images, popular among graphic artists, the publishing industry, and both amateur and professional photographers in general. As of 2009, it is under the control of Adobe Systems...

    • BMP
    • PNG
    • MPO


    Audio formats
    • MP3
      MP3
      MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a patented digital audio encoding format using a form of lossy data compression...

    • MP3 Surround
      MP3 Surround
      MP3 Surround is an extension of MP3 for multi-channel audio support including 5.1 surround sound. It was developed by Fraunhofer IIS in collaboration with Thomson and Agere Systems, and released in December 2004....

    • WAV
      WAV
      Waveform Audio File Format , is a Microsoft and IBM audio file format standard for storing an audio bitstream on PCs...

    • WMA 9
      Windows Media Audio
      Windows Media Audio is an audio data compression technology developed by Microsoft. The name can be used to refer to its audio file format or its audio codecs. It is a proprietary technology that forms part of the Windows Media framework. WMA consists of four distinct codecs...

    • ATRAC
    • Audio CD
      Red Book (audio CD standard)
      Red Book is the standard for audio CDs . It is named after one of the Rainbow Books, a series of books that contain the technical specifications for all CD and CD-ROM formats.The first edition of the Red Book was released in 1980 by Philips and Sony; it was adopted by the Digital Audio Disc...

    • SACD
      Super Audio CD
      Super Audio CD is a high-resolution, read-only optical disc for audio storage. Sony and Philips Electronics jointly developed the technology, and publicized it in 1999. It is designated as the Scarlet Book standard. Sony and Philips previously collaborated to define the Compact Disc standard...

       (discontinued on newer models)
    • MP4
      MPEG-4 Part 14
      MPEG-4 Part 14 or MP4 is a multimedia container format standard specified as a part of MPEG-4. It is most commonly used to store digital video and digital audio streams, especially those defined by MPEG, but can also be used to store other data such as subtitles and still images...

       Audio
    • MPEG-4 Part 3
      MPEG-4 Part 3
      MPEG-4 Part 3 or MPEG-4 Audio is the third part of the ISO/IEC MPEG-4 international standard developed by Moving Picture Experts Group. It specifies audio coding methods...

    • AAC
      Advanced Audio Coding
      Advanced Audio Coding is a standardized, lossy compression and encoding scheme for digital audio. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves better sound quality than MP3 at similar bit rates....

       / AAC Low Complexity (unprotected)

    Video formats
    • MPEG-1
      MPEG-1
      MPEG-1 is a standard for lossy compression of video and audio. It is designed to compress VHS-quality raw digital video and CD audio down to 1.5 Mbit/s without excessive quality loss, making video CDs, digital cable/satellite TV and digital audio broadcasting possible.Today, MPEG-1 has become...

       (MPEG Audio Layer 2)
    • MPEG-2
      MPEG-2
      MPEG-2 is a standard for "the generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information". It describes a combination of lossy video compression and lossy audio data compression methods which permit storage and transmission of movies using currently available storage media and transmission...

       PS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AAC LC, AC3(Dolby Digital), LPCM)
    • MPEG-2
      MPEG-2
      MPEG-2 is a standard for "the generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information". It describes a combination of lossy video compression and lossy audio data compression methods which permit storage and transmission of movies using currently available storage media and transmission...

       TS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2)
    • VC-1
      VC-1
      VC-1 is the informal name of the SMPTE 421M video codec standard, which was initially developed as a proprietary video format by Microsoft before it was released as a formal SMPTE standard video format on April 3, 2006...

       (.wmv)
    • AVCHD
      AVCHD
      AVCHD is a file-based format for the digital recording and playback of high-definition video....

       (.m2ts / .mts)
    • AVI
      Audio Video Interleave
      Audio Video Interleave , known by its acronym AVI, is a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft in November 1992 as part of its Video for Windows technology. AVI files can contain both audio and video data in a file container that allows synchronous audio-with-video playback...

    • DivX
      DivX
      DivX is a brand name of products created by DivX, Inc. , including the DivX Codec which has become popular due to its ability to compress lengthy video segments into small sizes while maintaining relatively high visual quality.There are two DivX codecs; the regular MPEG-4 Part 2 DivX codec and the...

      , DivX VOD
    • XviD
      XviD
      Xvid is a video codec library following the MPEG-4 standard, specifically MPEG-4 Part 2 Advanced Simple Profile . It uses ASP features such as b-frames, global and quarter pixel motion compensation, lumi masking, trellis quantization, and H.263, MPEG and custom quantization matrices.Xvid is a...

    • Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)
    • Motion JPEG (μ-Law)
    • MP4
      MPEG-4 Part 14
      MPEG-4 Part 14 or MP4 is a multimedia container format standard specified as a part of MPEG-4. It is most commonly used to store digital video and digital audio streams, especially those defined by MPEG, but can also be used to store other data such as subtitles and still images...

       Video
    • MP4 via DivX AVI
    • MP4 SP
      MPEG-4 Part 2
      MPEG-4 Part 2, MPEG-4 Visual is a video compression technology developed by MPEG. It belongs to the MPEG-4 ISO/IEC standards. It is a discrete cosine transform compression standard, similar to previous standards such as MPEG-1 and MPEG-2...

    • MP4 AVC / MP4 H.264
    • DVD Video
    • VOB
      VOB
      A VOB file is a container format in DVD-Video media. VOB can contain video, audio, subtitle, menu and navigation contents multiplexed together into a stream form. VOB is based on the MPEG program stream format, but with additional limitations and specifications in the private streams...

    • BD Video format on Blu-ray Disc
      Blu-ray Disc
      Blu-ray Disc is an optical disc storage medium designed to supersede the DVD format. The plastic disc is 120 mm in diameter and 1.2 mm thick, the same size as DVDs and CDs. Blu-ray Discs contain 25 GB per layer, with dual layer discs being the norm for feature-length video discs...

    • BD Video format on DVD-ROM

    Notes:

    See also

    • Media Go
      Media Go
      Media Go is a video and audio player developed by Sony Creative Software, announced at E3 2009 for Microsoft Windows. Media Go manages content on Sony family products such as Sony Ericsson cellular telephones and the PlayStation Portable; it can also playback multimedia content, serving a function...

    • Linux for PlayStation 3
    • LocationFree Player
      LocationFree Player
      Sony's LocationFree is the marketing name for a group of products and technologies for timeshifting and placeshifting streaming video. The LocationFree Player is an internet-based multifunctional device used to stream live television broadcasts , DVDs and DVR content over a home network or the...

    • PlayStation Home
      PlayStation Home
      PlayStation Home is a virtual 3D social gaming network developed by Sony Computer Entertainment's London Studio for the PlayStation 3 on the PlayStation Network . It is available directly from the PlayStation 3 XrossMediaBar under PlayStation Network. Membership is free, and only requires a PSN...

    • PlayStation Network
    • PlayStation Store
      PlayStation Store
      The PlayStation Store is an online virtual market available to users of Sony's PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable game consoles via the PlayStation Network. The Store offers a range of downloadable content both for purchase and available free of charge. Available content includes full games,...

    • Qriocity
      Qriocity
      Sony Entertainment Network , formerly called Qriocity , is a trading name for Sony Corporation's streaming music, games, e-books and video on demand services. A video streaming service with the name has been available in the United States since April 2010...

    • XrossMediaBar
      XrossMediaBar
      The XrossMediaBar is a graphical user interface developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. The interface features icons that are spread horizontally across the screen. Navigation moves the icons, instead of a cursor. These icons are used as categories to organize the options available to the user...


    Other gaming platforms from Sony:
    • PlayStation Portable system software
      PlayStation Portable system software
      PlayStation Portable System Software is the official, updatable firmware for the PlayStation Portable. Updates add new functionality as well as security patches to prevent homebrew applications and plugins being run on the system. Updates can be obtained in four ways:*Direct download to the PSP...


    Other gaming platforms from this generation
    History of video game consoles (seventh generation)
    In the history of video games, the seventh generation of consoles is the current generation , and includes consoles released since late by Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony...

    :
    • Nintendo 3DS system software
      Nintendo 3DS system software
      Nintendo 3DS system software is a set of updatable firmware versions and software frontend on the Nintendo 3DS video game console. Updates, which are downloaded via the system's Internet connection allow Nintendo to add and remove features and software....

    • Nintendo DSi system software
      Nintendo DSi System Software
      Nintendo DSi system software is a set of updatable firmware versions, and a software frontend on the Nintendo DSi video game console. Updates, which are downloaded via the system's Internet connection, allow Nintendo to add and remove features and software....

    • Wii system software
      Wii System Software
      Wii system software is a set of updatable firmware versions, and a software frontend on the Wii video game console. Updates, which are downloaded via the system's Internet connection , allow Nintendo to add additional features and software...

    • Xbox 360 system software
      Xbox 360 System Software
      Xbox 360 system software , is the updatable software and operating system for the Xbox 360. It resides on a 16 MB file system and has access to a maximum of 32 MB of the system's memory. While the System Software updates may sometimes provide updates to the system's firmware, it is unlikely that...


    External links

    Official PlayStation 3 System Software Update page • Australia • • • New Zealand • United Kingdom • United States
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