In a presentation detailing Sony’s plans to become profitable by the end of 2010, Sony revealed plans to upgrade PlayStation 3 consoles with full 3D support. 3D support for the PS3 has been taked about a lot over the past several months, starting earlier this year at CES 2009. Sony’s presentation indicates that all PS3 units will be upgraded to support 3D games via a firmware update.
PlayStation Video Store Update for Nov 20th 2009
This week on the US PlayStation Store, you’ll find Star Trek, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Bruno, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Also, check out the free downloads of Avatar Theatrical Trailer, Ninja Assassin Theatrical Trailer, and Voltron Season 6 Episode 5.
PSP System Software Ver. 6.20
Overall
- The XMB (XrossMediaBar) menu has been redesigned.
- Extras has been added as a new category and [Digital Comics] has been added as an application under that category.
Photo / Video
- You can now import photo and video playlists that you created using the Media Go application or a PS3 system and enjoy the playlists on your PSP system.
Network
- The Video Store of PlayStation Store is now available in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain.
Free Digital Comic for PSP
Now that the Digital Comic application is available to download on the PSP, you can try out a free comic to see how it works. If you live in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa you can use the below code to download a free copy of Transformers: All Hail Megatron #1. The comic is 45MB in size.
Sony Planning to Release iTunes-Rival On PSN
Sony Computer Entertainment chairman Kaz Hirai has revealed the firm has pencllled in an early 2010 launch date for its new iTunes-rivalling online service. In addition, Sony also plans to release a non-game development kit for the PlayStation Network in Q2, to encourage content providers to develop for the platform.
Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition Details and Screenshots
When Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition is released next year along with the Motion Controller, Capcom will be releasing two costumes pack to go along with it. One of them gives Chris the warrior outfit from the PC version and Sheva a sexy folklore dress. In Europe and North America, Alternative Edition will be released in four parts, rather than one big download.
System Software Ver. 3.10
Settings
- The sign-in ID and password for PlayStation Network have been added as items that can be deleted when using [Restore Default Settings]
- [Polski] has been added as an option under [System Settings] > [System Language]
Photos
- Displaying photos in a grid
Friends
- You can now change the background colour of your profile screen
PlayStation Network
- Linking feature for Facebook
- The Video Store of PlayStation Store is now available in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain. In PlayStation Store, you can download video content as a purchase or for free. You can also rent content that has time restrictions on playback.
adhocParty for PSP: The Walkthrough
adHocParty is now available to download from the US PlayStation Store. As we mentioned before, adhocParty for the PSP system is an online service that allows PSP owners with a PS3 system to connect to one another via the PlayStation Network. We have a video (below) to walk you through the new service.
PlayStation Store Update for Nov 19th 2009
This week on the PSP PlayStation Store, Europe has a few special offers on titles, including Medal of Honor. LittleBigPlanet is available to download from both the US and European Stores, as well as Assassin’s Creed Bloodlines. A LittleBigPlanet demo is available on the US Store too. Check out the list of new content below.
PlayStation Store Update for Nov 19th 2009
This week on the PlayStation Store, Europe has more special offers on a number of titles, as well as a few new downloadable games. Invincible Tiger is finally available to download in Europe and the Metal Gear Solid PSOne Classic is also available to purchase. adHocParty is available to download in the US, as well as a new playable demo. A new episode of PULSE is also available for viewing.