Joystiq [PlayStation]

With the PlayStation Network offering tons of downloadable content and games, messaging features, and more, we've got more to look forward to than the launch titles we may or may not give a banana about. But wait, there's a catch. When you get your hands on the shiny PS3 (in Japan, at least) you won't have the proper firmware to get connected with the PSN hub. No worries, though. Upon launch, all you've got to do is run a system update and install version 1.10 of the system software. It's a very easy process, we promise.

Sony didn't mention why this feature wasn't included right out of box, but if it just takes a quick update, there's not really much argument. It's like complaining you don't have any ice cream when you're in line at an ice cream store where everything is free!

Similarly, the PS3 -> PSP connectivity dealie is all ready to go for the PS3, but... not the PSP. It needs to get updated to version 3.0, those of you who own one. This update won't be ready until later this month. Hopefully it'll be ready to go by the North America launch. If not, it shouldn't be too long of a wait. Um... that is all. Good luck, and may Science be with you.