PS3 Firmware v2.53

PlayStation 3 Firmware v2.53 is now available to download using the Network Update feature on the console. You will be prompted to update your system (if you haven’t already done so) when you boot up your PS3. The new system software version improves the Flash Player in the [Internet Browser] to support full screen viewing and also adds Live movie playability (using RTMP format). What does this mean? You can now enjoy YouTube and BBC iPlayer videos in full screen on your HD (or SD) TV.

The new update brings the PlayStation 3 slightly closer to becoming the ultimate multimedia device. Of course, there are still plenty of features Sony can add, such as better video format support, subtitle support (.srt files) and the PlayStation Video Store for other regions (currently only available in the US).

BBC iPlayer now PS3 compatible

The BBC iPlayer is now compatible with the PlayStation 3 Internet Browser so you can enjoy all your favourite BBC shows on your HDTV. The BBC iPlayer service provides a video-on-demand service allowing you watch programs up to seven days after they broadcast on live TV. You can access the iPlayer by visiting the iPlayer Website on your PS3. Of course, you must live within the United Kingdom in order to use the BBC iPlayer. The PS3 compatible iPlayer was announced back in October this year, and has been available on the Wii for some time now.

With the new features in Firmware Update v2.53, you will also be able to enjoy the iPlayer videos in full screen. If you already own the PlayTV device in the UK, this service is a bonus to the BBC channels you already receive.

PlayStation Home invites sent out in Europe

If you are in Europe and haven’t had a go at PlayStation Home yet, be sure to check your email. More PlayStation Home invites were sent out last night to gamers in Europe (we received a second invite into PlayStation Home at 22:21 pm). If you received the invite, your promotion code must be redeemed by December 1st 2008 or you will have to wait for the Open Beta. You will need to have a European PlayStation Network Account and be over 18 years of age to participate in the closed beta.

The Email:

PlayStation Home is a 3D, interactive, evolving service, exclusive to PS3. It’s free to download and easy to use.

To take part please redeem your unique promotional code below using your PLAYSTATION 3 and join us in Home.

How to redeem your Promotional code and access Home

If you haven?t already done so, register for an account on PlayStation Network, then follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your PlayStation Network account via your PLAYSTATION 3 system.

2. Once signed in, select [Account Management].

3. Choose [Redeem Code]

4. Enter your 12 character promotion code and select [Continue].
NOTE: promotion codes are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as displayed.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to redeem the promotion code.

XXX-YYYY-ZZZZ

Redemption expiry date: 01/12/2008

Note: Promotional codes can only be used once.

PlayStation Store update for Nov 27th 2008

Both the PlayStation Store updates for this week are in. The US update was live earlier this week (because of Thanksgiving) but the European update went live on Thursday as usual. There are new demos available to download from both stores as well as some new downloadable games. New Sackboy costumes are up for download as well as new tracks for Rock Band and Guitar Hero. You can also find various game videos, movie trailers, wallpapers and themes in this week’s update. Check out the list below.

European Additions:

Playable Demos
- Dead Space Dismemberment Demo
- GTI Club Demo
- Age of Booty Trial
Downloadable Games
- Age of Booty
Game Add-on Content
- LittleBigPlanet
  - Turkey Head Costume
  - Chimera SackBoy Costume
- G1 Jockey 4 2008 Additional data
- Far Cry 2 Fortunes Pack
- Rock Band
  - Caprici di Diablo
  - Damnation Game
  - Jesus Christ Pose
  - Laid to Rest
  - Mr. Brightside
  - Pretty Noose
  - Red Devil
  - Smile Like You Mean It
  - Spaceman
  - The Killers Pack 01
  - Yngwie Malmsteen Pack 01
  - "Human" by the Killers
  - "Losing Touch" by the Killers
  - "Mr. Brightside" by the Killers
  - The Killers Track Pack
- Guitar Hero World Tour
  - The Raconteurs Track Pack
  - "Hold Up" by the Raconteurs
  - "Consoler of the Lonely" by the Raconteurs
  - "Salute Your Solution" by the Raconteurs
Game Videos
- Tomb Raider – Beneath the Surface 5
- Resistance 2 Action Trailer
- SHOOT! Citizen Hero Christophe Perie 1 min pitch
- SHOOT! Citizen Hero Christophe Perie BTS
- SHOOT! Citizen Hero Christophe Perie interview
- SHOOT! Citizen Hero Christophe Perie short film
- Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trailer Final
- Resistance 2 TV Ad
Themes
- High Velocity Bowling – Chastity and Foxy Theme

US Additions:

Playable Demos
- Dead Space Dismemberment Demo
Downloadable Games
- Brain Challenge ($9.99)
- Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix ($14.99)
Game Add-on Content
- LittleBigPlanet
  - Turkey Head Costume
  - Chimera SackBoy Costume ($1.99)
- Guitar Hero World Tour
  - "Human" by The Killers ($1.99)
  - "Losing Touch" by The Killers ($1.99)
  - "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers ($1.99)
  - The Killers Track Pack ($5.49)
- Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2
  - Unfaithful ($1.49)
  - Are You Happy Now? ($1.49)
  - Heartbreaker ($1.49)
  - All My Life ($1.49)
- Rock Band
  - "Mr. Brightside" – The Killers ($1.99)
  - "Smile Like You Mean It" – The Killers ($1.99)
  - "Spaceman" – The Killers ($1.99)
  - The Killers Pack 01 ($5.49) – this track pack includes all of the above The Killers singles.
  - "Caprici Di Diablo" – Yngwie Malmsteen ($1.99)
  - "Damnation Game" – Yngwie Malmsteen ($1.99)
  - "Red Devil" – Yngwie Malmsteen ($1.99)
  - Yngwie Malmsteen Pack 01 ($5.49) – this track pack includes all of the above Yngwie Malmsteen singles.
  - "Pretty Noose" – Soundgarden ($1.99)
  - "Jesus Christ Pose" – Soundgarden ($1.99)
  - "Laid to Rest" – Lamb of God ($1.99)
Game Videos
- Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Fighting Mechanics Trailer
- Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Story Mode Preview Trailer
- NBA 2K9 Iguodala Trailer
- NBA 2K9 J In Your Face Trailer
- Prince of Persia – Art Video
- Prince of Persia – Dev Diary 1
- Dew Tour: Orlando – Orlando BMX Highlights
- Dew Tour: Orlando – Orlando Skate Thrills
- Dew Tour: Orlando – Orlando FMX Recap
Movie and Blu-Ray Trailers
- Punisher: War Zone
- Lost: The Complete Fourth Season
PS3 Wallpaper
- Prince of Persia Wallpaper (x3)
- Super Street Fighter II HD Turbo Remix Wallpaper
Game Music
- Super Street Fighter II HD Turbo Remix tracks (x5)

PlayStation 3 Firmware v2.53 expected soon

The PlayStation 3 will be getting a firmware update soon, bringing the system software version to v2.53. The minor update will support for full screen flash content. According to several websites the update was supposed to be released on November 26th, but so far the update is no where to be found. We speculate that Sony may have found a bug (or two) just before public release. Sony has not made a official announcement regarding the update but we can expect one close to the release date.

Some websites claim that the update was announced on the US PlayStation 3 Website but we have failed to find any such announcement. The announcement could have been on the website but pulled after delays in releasing the update. For now, keep a look out for an official announcement.

PlayTV software updated to v1.01

If you happen to live in Europe and own the PlayTV accessory, you will be happy to know that a update for the PlayTV software has been released. The update, which is 19MB in size, improves the loading time of the Electronic Program Guide (or EPG) as well as improve the recording functionality. An official changelog was not released by SCEE so we are not sure if anything else was changed or added. In order to update your software, launch PlayTV and go to the Settings menu. Select "About" and click on the "Check for Update" button.

PlayTV is only available in a selected countries in Europe including the UK, France and Spain. PlayTV allows you to watch Live TV on your PlayStation 3 as well as record programs directly to the internal hard disk. You can also record from one channel while watching another, and you can pause live TV.

Yellow Dog Linux updated to v6.1

If you use Linux on your PlayStation 3 console, you will know that Yellow Dog Linux is one of a few Operating Systems that support the console. YDL has been updated to v6.1 providing new software packages and security updates to the Operating System. One of the most siginificant addition to the update is the use of the PS3 Video RAM. YDL now uses the 256MB of VRAM as main memory for temporary file storage and swap space. The update also updates the kernel, the Cell SDK, and Wireless configurations, among other changes.

The new version is currently available to YDL Enhanced Members only, but you can expect general public release in a few weeks time.

Changelog:

Kernel 2.6.27
GCC 4.1.2
Cell SDK 3.1
Firefox 3.0
OpenOffice 2.3 (v3.0 coming to YDL.net Enhanced soon!)
X.org 1.4.999 with xrandr 1.2.2
Dramatically improved, automated wireless config.
GUI configuration tool for YDL.net.
Bluetooth support for the PS3 Sixaxis controller.
Barcelona Supercomputing Center CellSs.
ps3vram for fast, temp file storage or swap using PS3 video RAM.

Eye of Judgment Trophies

The Eye of Judgment is a unique combination of strategy card game and battle, played out with real cards and the use of the next-gen EyeToy camera.

PlayStation Store update for Nov 20th 2008

Another huge PlayStation Store update this week with lots of new game add-on content for several titles, including LittleBigPlanet, Rock Band, Guitar Hero and BioShock. Another set of Sackboy costumes are now available to download and the BioShock Challenge Rooms add-on is now available for purchase. This week’s update also included some new game videos, themes and other content. No new demos for Europe but the US has received the MotoGP 2008 demo. Check out the complete list below.

European Additions:

Game Add-on Content
- Bioshock PS3 Challenge Rooms (£6.29/?7.99)
- Rock Band
  - California Ber Alles (£0.99/?1.49)
  - Closer (£0.99/?1.49)
  - Forever (£0.99/?1.49)
  - Gone (£0.59/?0.79)
  - Holiday In Cambodia (£0.99/?1.49)
  - Mica (£0.99/?1.49)
  - Police Truck (£0.99/?1.49)
  - Swamped (£0.99/?1.49)
  - That’s How I Escaped My Certain Fate (£0.99/?1.49)
  - That’s When I Reach For My Revolver (£0.99/?1.49)
  - Century Media Girls Of Metal Pack 01 (£2.99/?3.99)
  - Dead Kennedys Pack 01 (£2.99/?3.99)
  - Mission Of Burma Pack 01 (£2.99/?3.99)
- Guitar Hero World Tour
  - The Raconteurs Track Pack (£3.99/?5.99)
  - Hold Up By The Raconteurs (£1.49/?1.99)
  - Consoler Of The Lonely By The Raconteurs (£1.49/?1.99)
  - Salute Your Solution By The Raconteurs (£1.49/?1.99)
- LittleBigPlanet
  - Sack In The Box
  - LocoRoco Costume Kit (£2.39/? 2.99)
- Need For Speed Undercover
  - Aftermarket Body Kit Package (£1.49/?1.99)
  - Aftermarket Hoods, Spoilers & Exhaust Package (£1.49/?1.99)
  - Aftermarket Wheels Package (£1.49/?1.99)
  - Collector’s Edition Upgrade (£6.99/?9.99)
  - Exotic Car Bundle (£3.99/?5.99)
  - Muscle Car Bundle (£3.49/?4.99)
  - Paint & Vinyls Package (£1.49/?1.99)
  - Tuner Car Bundle (£3.49/?4.99)
  - Ultimate Performance Bundle (£6.99/?9.99)
  - Ultimate Visual Bundle (£3.49/?4.99)
  - Pro Handling Bundle (£1.99/?2.99)
  - Pro Power Bundle (£2.99/?3.99)
  - Race Handling Bundle (£1.99/?2.99)
  - Race Power Bundle (£1.99/?2.99)
  - Street Handling Bundle (£1.49/?1.99)
  - Street Power Bundle (£1.99/?2.99)
Video
- Tomb Raider – Beneath The Surface 4,
- Infantry Strategy Video Briefing
- Tom Clancy’s Endwar Launch Trailer
- Bioshock Challenge Rooms Trailer
- Motorstorm Pacific Rift Behind The Scenes Ep 1
- Motorstorm Pacific Rift Behind The Scenes Ep 2
- Pain: David Hasselhoff Trailer
- Linger In Shadows Soundtrack
- Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trailer
Themes
- Saints Row 2 November Theme
- TRU – Black&White Theme
- TRU- Front Of Box Theme

US Additions:

Playable Demos
- MotoGP 2008 Demo
Game Add-on Content
- LittleBigPlanet
  - Sack in the Box Costume
  - LittleBigPlanet LocoRoco Costumes ($2.99)
- BioShock PS3 Challenge Rooms ($9.99)
- Dead Space
  - Dead Space Astronaut Pack ($2.99)
  - Dead Space Big Gun Pack ($0.99)
  - Dead Space Heavy Damage Pack ($2.99)
  - Dead Space Hot Rod Pack ($0.99)
  - Dead Space Military Pack ($3.99)
  - Dead Space Obsidian Pack ($1.49)
  - Dead Space Obsidian Weapon Skin Pack ($1.49)
  - Dead Space Pedestrian Pack ($1.49)
  - Dead Space Scorpion Pack ($3.99)
  - Dead Space Scorpion Weapon Pack ($2.25)
  - Dead Space Speed Kills Pack ($2.25)
  - Dead Space Tank Pack ($3.99)
- Guitar Hero World Tour
  - "Consoler of the Lonely" by The Raconteurs ($1.99)
  - "Hold Up" by The Raconteurs ($1.99)
  - "Salute Your Solution" by The Raconteurs ($1.99)
  - The Raconteurs Track Pack ($5.49)
- Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2
  - (I Just) Died In Your Arms ($1.49)
  - All You Wanted ($1.49)
  - Black Hole Sun ($1.49)
  - It’s Not Unusual ($1.49)
  - September ($1.49)

Rock Band
- "That’s When I Reach for my Revolver" – Mission of Burma ($1.99)
- "That’s How I Escaped My Certain Fate" – Mission of Burma ($1.99)
- "Mica" – Mission of Burma ($1.99)
- Mission of Burma Pack 01 ($5.49) – this track pack includes all of the above Mission of Burma singles.
- "Police Truck" – Dead Kennedys ($1.99)
- "Holiday in Cambodia" – Dead Kennedys ($1.99)
- "California Über Alles" – Dead Kennedys ($1.99)
- Dead Kennedys Pack 01 ($5.49) – this track pack includes all of the above Dead Kennedys singles.
- "Gone" – Crooked X ($0.99)
- "Swamped" – Lacuna Coil ($1.99)
- "Forever" – In This Moment ($1.99)
- "Closer" – Lacuna Coil ($1.99)
- Century Media Girls of Metal Pack 01 ($5.49) – this track pack includes

Game Videos
- MotorStorm Pacific Rift Features and Strategy Trailer
- Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe: Kreating the Comic Trailer
- Lord of the Rings: Conquest Trailer
- NBA 2K9 Momentous #1 Trailer
- NBA 2K9 Momentous Trailer 2
- Tom Clancy’s EndWar Launch Trailer
- FIFA 09 "In The Game" Part 8 – Online Team Play
- Dew Tour: Orlando – Chad Kagy
- Dew Tour: Orlando – Adam Jones
- Dew Tour: Orlando – From Flow to Pro
- Dew Tour: Orlando – BMX Dirt Dew Cup Race
Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers
- Hancock Trailer
- This Christmas Trailer (Blu-ray)
- Tenacious D – The Complete Masterworks Trailer
- Sara Bareilles – Between The Lines Trailer
- Incubus "Look Alive" Trailer
PS3 Themes
- NBA 2K9 Theme
- Hancock Theme
- Timea Mojorova Theme ($1.99)
- University of California Theme ($1.99)
- Shadowy Graves Theme ($1.49)
- Darklight Fractais Theme ($1.49)
- Mrs. Claus Theme ($1.49)
- GunGirls Theme ($0.99)

PSP System Software Ver. 5.02

General

System software stability during use of some features, including PlayStation Store, has been improved.

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