PS3 Firmware v4.20 Suggests Hardware Revision Maybe Coming

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PS3 Firmware 4.20 was released a few days ago, and it looks like a few other changes made it into the system software that weren’t mentioned in the official changelog. A couple of changes were picked up by PS3UltraSlim that might back up rumours of a super slim PS3.

System Software Ver. 4.20

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Settings

Under Settings > [Power Save Settings] > [System Auto-Off], you can now set the amount of time until the system automatically turns off for [Video/TV/Music/Photo] and for [Game/Other Features].
Under [Date and Time Settings] > [Time Zone], [Samoa Islands] has been changed to [American Samoa] and [Independent State of Samoa].

Games

Under Games > [Saved Data Utility (PS3™)], you can now select multiple saved data items, and then either delete or copy them as a group.

Audio

When the wireless stereo headset (CECHYA-0080) is connected, you can now adjust the sidetone level for microphone audio. Select [Sidetone] under Settings > [Accessory Settings] > [Audio Device Settings].
In addition, if you use the Wireless Stereo Headset to watch Blu‐ray Disc or DVD movies on your PS3 system, this system software update will also enable virtual surround sound functionality giving you a superior audio experience.

Other

The encryption key has been renewed for AACS, the copy protection system for Blu-ray Disc video content. If you see a message regarding encryption key renewal during playback of commercially available BD video software (BD-ROM), update the system software to the latest version. The encryption key will then be automatically renewed.

PS3 Firmware v4.20 Now Available

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The rumour yesterday was spot on. Firmware v4.20 is now available to download for the PS3, brining with it a number of changes and fixes. Firstly, the power-save mode has been revised to comply with SCEE regulations, which means that the system will now, as default, be set to automatically turn off after 1 hour of no use.

Rumor Alert: PS3 Firmware 4.20 Releasing Tonight

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According to a forum post on NeoGAF, PlayStation 3 system software 4.20 will be released tonight. The new features include tweaks to the wireless stereo headset options, time-off adjustments and the ability to copy multiple items of save data. Sony hasn’t mentioned anything yet so we’re classifying this as a rumor for now.