System Software Ver. 4.21

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PS3 Firmware v4.21 is a minor update that improves the stability of the system software.

PS3 Firmware 4.21 Released

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Sony have revealed that a new incremental update for the PS3 has been released. The update is optional, however, so you won’t be forced to update to it. Firmware v4.21 “improves software stability”, suggesting some games didn’t work well after the last update.

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.

System Software Ver. 4.10

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Settings

[Set Automatically] has been added as an option under [Settings] > [Date and Time Settings].

Network

The Internet browser has been improved for better content display.

Other

[PlayStation®Network account] has been renamed to [Sony Entertainment Network account]. You can continue using your current sign-in ID and password to sign in to PlayStation Network.

PS3 Firmware 4.10 Available to Download Now

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Boot up your PlayStation 3 morning to download the latest firmware update for your console. As announced earlier this week, the firmware update renames the PSN Accounts to SEN Accounts, but that’s not all. We were surprised to see that Sony made a few improvements to the software too.

Firmware v1.51 For PlayStation Vita Now Available

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Sony has released Firmware update v1.51 for the PlayStation Vita to fix the freezing bugs experienced by some users. The Japanese PlayStation website doesn’t mention specific details for the update, except that it may be required to play certain games and when accessing PlayStation Network features.

System Software Ver. 4.00

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PlayStation Vita system compatibility

You can now copy content such as music, video and image data, and games and other applications, from the PS3 system to the PS Vita system and vice versa. You can also back up the data saved in the PS Vita system to the PS3 system hard disk. You can also update the system software for your PS Vita system using the network features of the PS3 system.
To use these features, connect the PS3 system and the PS Vita system with a USB cable. Operations are controlled from the PS Vita system.

Settings

[Delete PS Vita System’s Backup Files] has been added as a feature under [System Settings].
Upscaler output and Cinema conversion are now supported for Blu-ray Disc™ (BDMV) content.
You can now select the items you want to update under Settings > [System Settings] > [Automatic Update]. This feature is exclusively for use by PlayStation Plus members.
[English (United Kingdom)] and [Portuguese (Brazil)] have been added as options under Settings > [System Settings] > [System Language].

Game

[PS Vita System Application Utility] has been added.

PlayStation Network

[Privacy Settings] has been added as a feature under [Account Management].

PS3 Firmware 4.0 Available to Download

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A new system software update (v4.00) is now available to download. In preparation for the launch of PS Vita in Japan, this update will prepare the PS3 to serve as a content management device. It will allow users to copy their media content such as games, music, photos, and videos between PS Vita and PS3, back up PS Vita save data to your PS3 hard drive, and update the system software for your PS Vita system using the network features of your PS3.