The Playstation 3 has been designed by Sony to allow the operating system (system software) to be updated. With work constantly being performed by Sony to improve and modify certain aspects of the Playstation 3 to make the console better for the consumer, these upgrades are essential. The updates for the Playstation 3 can be downloaded from the Playstation Network which users can access on the internet on the console, and they go directly to the Playstation 3 and are then installed. The ability is also available to download system software updated from the Playstation website on a PC or Mac computer, which can then be transferred to storage media and then to the PS3 and then installed onto the system. Updates are also available from game discs that need to updates to be installed in order for the game to play properly.
Current Updates of 2007
On June 28th 2007, the latest version of the software was released which allows users to upgrade on their Playstation 3 consoles. The latest version is 1.82. It allows for the upscaling of DVD’s, Playstation 1 and Playstation 2 games to 1080p resolution (full resolution) so they can be played more efficiently if used on the Playstation 3. The upgrade of June 2007 also lets users that are using a network at home to use their Playstation 3 to listen to music, look at images or play videos that are stored on compatible devices elsewhere in the house (like PCs) on the same network as the Playstation 3.
Upgrades for the Playstation 3 consoles have also been performed on the remote play function. This allows uses to access their Playstation 3 from anywhere in the world if there is a broadband connection accessible and firmware 3.5 for the Playstation is installed for their system. The upgrades available in June 2007 also allow the user to print photographs that are stored on the hard drive of the Playstation 3 or are available in inserted storage media via a selection of Epson printers.
Another feature of the new upgrade for the Playstation 3 is a new slideshow display pattern for looking at photographs, as well as zoom functions and editing operations for photographs stored to improve them or edit them how the user requires. There is also a memory card adaptor included in the upgrade, which allows Playstation 1 and 2 games that have been saved on their individual console to be transferred to the Playstation 3.
With improvements happening frequently, Sony are constantly working to improve the console for the consumer, and users can expect to see more upgrades for the Playstation 3 for the near future. The game experience just gets better.
Constantly Making it Better: Upgrades for the Playstation 3
