Go! Go! Firmware 2.50 now available to download

by Andrew Yoon { Oct 14th 2008 at 11:45PM }

Looks like you're going to have to manually select Network Update for this one again, folks. Firmware 2.50 is now available for your PS3 and it includes these features:

The [BD/DVD Settings] option under [Settings] has been renamed as [Video Settings]
Also, multiple video content items can be now played in order. You can edit this option in [Video Settings] -> [Sequential Playback]
A scene search feature has been added to the [Video] category. You can easily select a scene that you want to watch. This feature can be accessed from [Scene Search] in the control panel that is displayed during video playback.
The [Sign Up for PlayStation Network] and [Account Management] options have been improved. You an now create and manage an account more easily.
A feature has been added that allows the PS3 system or wireless controller to turn off automatically when not used for a certain period of time. You can set this feature in [Settings] -> [Power Save Settings]

Additionally, the firmware update adds Flash 9 support, so you can actually watch videos on the PS.blog and our site when browsing on your PS3. It also gives you a free unicorn.* Download it now!

[Thanks, to everyone that sent this in!]

* Not true.

Tags: 2.50, firmware, firmware-update, network-update

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)

fiziks @ Oct 14th 2008 11:50PM

mine's been installed since 10:25 Central, yeeah baby, I like the features but battery meter still covers clock...

Echnaton @ Oct 15th 2008 1:27AM

Well, mine's updated too, but since the fw-upgrade I lost the possibility to stream media (pics, sfx, vids) from my synology NAS.
Any Ideas? (it has to be the PS3 since my other mediaplayer is still working)

why not the LS2LS7? @ Oct 15th 2008 1:24PM

Yeah, that looks so lousy and it happens every time. That should have been #1 on their bug fix list (not necessarily ahead of new features though).

riche @ Oct 14th 2008 11:50PM

It also gives you a free unicorn.*

* Not true.

^ that made me so sad

Dartmerc @ Oct 15th 2008 1:14AM

I'm still waiting for my box of kittens.

nakedatthecomp @ Oct 15th 2008 1:47AM

maybe we'll be emailed a unicorn beta ;)

Beano @ Oct 15th 2008 3:49AM

@Echnaton: Yes - UPnP sharing with Synology is broken with 2.50 :(

It still works with Tversity so it's a problem with Synology's software. I recommend to post the problem on Synology.com and maybe create a support ticket so Synology get to work on a fix for this.

ill trooper @ Oct 15th 2008 5:27AM

You worried me there for a sec! I had to go test it. Streaming still works on OS X using nullriver's MediaLink...

infinityPlusOne @ Oct 16th 2008 12:49AM

@Echnaton:

I just noticed that my Synology NAS isn't streaming anymore either. It just says "There are no titles" when I try to access any files off it. I tried doing a re-index from the NAS, but it doesn't look like it's going to work. It's too bad too because I really got used to using my PS3 to watch movies stored on my DS-106e.

At least my computer still works.

Echnaton @ Oct 20th 2008 2:30AM

just a sidenote to anybody ... firmwareupdate .0726 should work again (read the forum on synology.com...)
they're going to publish their new firmware next week ...

Echnaton @ Oct 21st 2008 4:04AM

sidenote 2: Synology FW 726 enables streaming again

-jr- @ Oct 14th 2008 11:57PM

First!!!!!! yah!!

Dru @ Oct 15th 2008 12:22AM

First what? Douche?

You guys and this "first" crap need to get lives. I can't how many times I've had the opportunity to reply to something first and have never once thought to do something so juvenile.

The funniest part is that this website takes so long to post remarks that you end up being like tenth and looking even more pathetic than you would have normally.

kingjmy @ Oct 15th 2008 1:17AM

Here's a novel idea: instead of putting yourself on an intellectual pedestal, vote the comment down and go along your merry way. I think that posting "FIRST!! YAH!!" in the 10th comment in a thread is making him look like enough of an ass, so there's really no need to tell everyone about how mature you are.

Rick @ Oct 15th 2008 5:59PM

Douche

ahsayuninew @ Oct 14th 2008 11:50PM

=D already got its!
The account management is very nice, no more stupid browser thing, instead there are xmb icons when you click on it. Still exploring, I am

ahsayuninew @ Oct 14th 2008 11:54PM

=O it pauses videos now when you press the ps button!

fiziks @ Oct 14th 2008 11:58PM

ever part of the trophies have been re-done as well and my theme doesn't support the new auto-shut off menu icon, anybody have a theme that does (besides original)?

ftrunks @ Oct 15th 2008 6:47AM

Yeah I don't quite like that fact it pauses videos when the PS button is pressed....hope they change it back sometime. :/

Slipping_halo@hotmail.com @ Oct 15th 2008 12:00AM

Awsome, just started to download!!! Cant wait!

supersickie @ Oct 14th 2008 11:59PM

Can anyone clue me in about DivX VOD? Noticed this right off the bat, but not sure what exactly it's bringing to the table. I've read up on it and all, but I'm just not sure it's going to really bring anything special to the table for those of us that already use TVersity. Or am I looking at it completely wrong?

Se7enwolf @ Oct 15th 2008 12:08AM

yeah thats new, thats Video on Demand, like whats on digital tv. And im guesing its using Divx video. So a VOD service may be coming!

Hife @ Oct 15th 2008 1:34AM

I don't see this DivX VOD thing. I guess it must be pretty obvious since you noticed it right off the bat, but where is it?

Also, PlayOn is not working for me.

Kspraydad @ Oct 15th 2008 1:35AM

Right now you can't use it as a TVERSITY replacement as the PS3 isn't a DivX Connected machine...I do believe this is step one though.

By registering your PS3 with DivX you'll be able to shift (hardcopy for now) DRM'd DivX file from your PC to PS3.

For an example of DRM'd DivX you can see the two agreements that were recently signed:

http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/11/in-case-you-missed-it-sony-pictures-is-going-divx/

http://gizmodo.com/5063056/warner-bros-to-offer-divx-downloads

charliebronson @ Oct 14th 2008 11:54PM

mine told me to download as soon as i started it up

charliebronson @ Oct 14th 2008 11:55PM

now if only there were a direct download online for it instead of via psn

Kspraydad @ Oct 15th 2008 12:03AM

You're welcome:

http://dus01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/us/2008_1015_823ab63c96d570510b254a80755df446/PS3UPDAT.PUP

charliebronson @ Oct 15th 2008 12:12AM

thank you!

David @ Oct 15th 2008 9:39AM

wow thanks Kspraydad! I always hate Sony can't ever keep their website updated with the latest firmware updates... It's always faster to download it via internet than through the system...I wonder how you manage to offer it like this...anyway thanks again!

SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) @ Oct 15th 2008 2:57PM

thanks alot. my internet at home is on the fritz but i wanted to get in on that video sequencing and power saving. im downloading it now here at school and ill load it when i get home. still curious as to how you got it on here already as Sony's website doesnt even have it up yet. hopefully you didnt give me one that would brick my system or something.....