Firmware 1.60 revealed, except...
by Nick Doerr 
{ Mar 22nd 2007 at 1:00PM }
If you haven't gotten it already, the latest firmware update for the PS3 has been released. The things in the update have been talked about for a long, long time, so we almost don't feel the need to list them. But we'll hit the big points anyway.- Background downloading (up to six things in queue, ability to play games confirmed)
- Folding @ Home program (get in on the Sunday Foldathon, help out your fellow man)
- Browser resolution adjustment (heh, I almost spelled browser with a Z)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Joshua Campbell @ Mar 22nd 2007 1:13PM
how do these updates pertain to gaming i was waiting for wifi remote play...im pissed
RD @ Mar 22nd 2007 1:18PM
DVD Upscaling?
James @ Mar 22nd 2007 1:19PM
Does this update disable the Emotion hardware in the US PS3's? That was rumored to be true and I've never seen it confirmed or denied.
Colin @ Mar 22nd 2007 2:06PM
Non-gimped background downloading makes me a very happy man!
I'm annoyed about the fakeout with Remote Play though. Also, where are the little features like changable backgrounds and the ability to make freaking folders for your media?
Still, I guess I can't complain. It took microsoft until June to add background downloading, so Sony is doing a good job of busting out the firmware updates.
-Colin
trancer01 @ Mar 22nd 2007 1:22PM
The ability to have the system not automatically launch a game when the system logs-in (yes I know if you don't have your account auto-login it doesn't do this) But if they did it on the PSP, they should do it on the PS3.
OH and the ability to communicate with a PC/Mac to transfer files (music, videos, pics) without having to load a second OS with Windows on it. Just pay microsoft the royalties for the media center extender!
Andrew Baisden @ Mar 22nd 2007 1:34PM
itunes would be cool but i am dreaming especialy with apple tv
Joshua Campbell @ Mar 22nd 2007 2:00PM
where's the new slideshow settings? backgrounds? this update has nothing to do with gaming, frustrating!!!!!!!!
Benjy @ Mar 22nd 2007 2:46PM
Upscaling for:
*DVDs
*PS 1-2 legacy games
Also, not really sure I like the fact that they are now using software emulation and not actual hardware for legacy games. I have a PS3 with EE hardware inside and feel alot better about it bringing compatibility to my legacy games.
GamerGuyX @ Mar 22nd 2007 2:29PM
Still waiting for decoding of lossless DTS-HD Master Audio sound.
AG @ Mar 22nd 2007 2:06PM
Nick,
It should say up to 6 things in queue, not 5.
Lp47 @ Mar 22nd 2007 2:39PM
DVD upscaling would be nice, i would realy like better remote play. And Sony should buy take two while they can. GTA exclusive would be nice again.
Colin @ Mar 22nd 2007 3:25PM
James:
I REALLY doubt that they'd disable the emotion engine. There's no reason for them too.
The hardware solution works better than the software solution, and the hardware is ALREADY THERE, so disabling it would just complicate things. It wouldn't save them any money at all, and would lessen the functionality of the system. Seems REALLY dubious that they'd do it.
Now, in the future, I fully expect new PS3s to ship without the emotion engine. But for now, I think you're safe.
-Colin
tremada922 @ Mar 22nd 2007 2:15PM
"4. The ability to have the system not automatically launch a game when the system logs-in (yes I know if you don't have your account auto-login it doesn't do this) But if they did it on the PSP, they should do it on the PS3."
You have that option now. Why don't you check out the system before you say silly things
Weymaster @ Mar 22nd 2007 2:17PM
Just a correction. They promised that PSP functionality would be available for 20 Gb PS3 and it is...
He dicho.
Otsego_Undead @ Mar 22nd 2007 4:45PM
DVD-PS1&2 upscale
play downloadable PS1 games on the PS3
change backgrounds
Custom soundtracks (with own music)
Wreckhart @ Mar 22nd 2007 2:53PM
@ Joshua C
The very first thing on the list background downloading (of games & such) while playing games, is mostly about games.
You asked about slideshow settings and backgrounds which have nothing to do with gaming.
Extinction @ Mar 22nd 2007 2:31PM
"The ability to have the system not automatically launch a game when the system logs-in (yes I know if you don't have your account auto-login it doesn't do this) But if they did it on the PSP, they should do it on the PS3.
OH and the ability to communicate with a PC/Mac to transfer files (music, videos, pics) without having to load a second OS with Windows on it. Just pay microsoft the royalties for the media center extender!"
Both of those are supported. The second one since the first firmware.
Caedo @ Mar 22nd 2007 3:08PM
@ 4: The ability to turn auto-play on or off was added with this update.
gutter2d @ Mar 22nd 2007 2:40PM
ya has anyone downloaded it and played PS2 games that are not supported by the emulator?
Devvo @ Mar 23rd 2007 2:49PM
Im still waiting for mp3 play back during games!
Delive @ Mar 22nd 2007 3:37PM
How about the occasional Blue Tooth Sync issue that makes me drive off cliffs in Motorstorm because my controller is not responding? This does not seem like a BIG SPRING FIRMWARE UPDATE. Maybe there is another coming soon? Fingers crossed.
Liquidus @ Mar 22nd 2007 6:49PM
Umm I don't know what PS3Fanboy is talking about regarding the Remote Play not working through Wifi Access Points as I can access my PS3 from down the street from my buddies access point.
Johnathon @ Mar 22nd 2007 4:10PM
Maybe its just me, but I REALLY want an updated PS store and downloadable HD movies, yknow?
darrin @ Mar 22nd 2007 4:03PM
GAME upscaling is the big one for me.
since my tv is a 480 or 1080 one, I would rather see the 720 version scaled up than the 480.
especially now that I find oblivion is only 720..
D
trancer01 @ Mar 22nd 2007 5:23PM
Extinction
What do you mean? how can I communicate with my PC?
and where is the option to stop it from loading the game?
KiraXD @ Mar 22nd 2007 5:31PM
added WMA support as well.
Also added extra "buddy" icons to your psn profile.
New rachet and clank, drake, flow, lair, calling all cars, resistance and misc icons.
Omen_20 @ Mar 22nd 2007 5:48PM
I want Sony to release a PC/MAC program that lets you stream content to the PS3 while in the XMB menu. It would list things like the RSS reader on PSP.
I also want to be able to listen to music and do other things on XMB while Folding.
Oh and the major thing we need is the ability to access the XMB while in game. That way we can listen to custom soundtracks, jump back and forth between the web and a game, and read/send messages.
ztruempy @ Mar 22nd 2007 9:01PM
DVD upscaling, more intuitive online gaming and a better storefront. Stat!
mamardilla69 @ Mar 22nd 2007 9:10PM
ok i dont understand this
modem-wireless router-ps3-remote play-psp this is a wireless local area network -select conection-belking54.the psp work on MY WLAN but it doesnt work on a mall.
is this te only way the NEW remote play works or i can go to other country and access via any starbucks(wi fi zone or hostspot or access point)
Joshua Campbell @ Mar 23rd 2007 10:09PM
well you can now shop via remote play on the ps-store
Shahryar Rizvi @ Mar 23rd 2007 9:22AM
@11:
"Still waiting for decoding of lossless DTS-HD Master Audio sound."
Posted at 2:29PM on Mar 22nd 2007 by GamerGuyX
- is that why my Speed Blu-ray disc gives an "error" to my (nothing-impressive) HTIB Panasonic Receiver? I don't get sound once the movie starts.
James @ Mar 27th 2007 4:37PM
Did someone say Sony should buy Take 2? You do realize that if a company were going to purchase Take 2, it would be Microsoft. They have a lot more available cash than Sony does to make such a purchase. If that happened though, it would signal the end of PS3. PS2 was king because of the GTA games. The same would happen for PS3 or 360 if they had the GTA games exclusively.
Albert @ Mar 23rd 2007 9:44AM
I have a 50" samsung 1080P DLP TV. I would like to see them add an option for widescreen 16:9 TV's for when browsing there internet browser. All webpages are set to standard unless you zoom in. It would make a better viewing experience. (Like on new widescreen laptops for exapmple) Also the ability to create folders on the PS3, and have MP3/WMA music playback in games. Being able to browse to your ps3 over a network and copy files to it would be nice as well, instead of DL 3rd party software like red kawa or something else to do it. And the big thing would be DVD upscaling for sure. Other than that im happy with my PS3 :)
Spenecer @ Mar 23rd 2007 3:01PM
Any one else having a problem with the 20gig remote play? There is a huge huge delay when using it. And how are you able to get the PS3 to communicate with a PC without third party software? As in able to just transfer files between the two wirelessly