Rumor: PS3 Update To Bring PS2 Backwards Compatibility?

French Gaming website JV247 reports that Sony Computer Entertainment shared some information regarding an upcoming PS2 Emulator for the PlayStation 3 with them.
Apparently, they were told that Sony would update the PlayStation 3's firmware with the functionality to play PlayStation 2 games if they decided to sell PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation Store.
We'll update [...]

PS3 Firmware Update v2.53 Adds Flash Supersize

Over at the official US PlayStation site, the page has been updated with the latest PlayStation 3 firmware, v2.53, to be released tomorrow.
The firmware will introduce full-screen support for the Adobe Flash Player content displayed in your web browser. That's really it besides more support for PlayStation Network titles, as always.
PLAYSTATION®3 System Software Update [PlayStation.com [...]

PlayStation 3 Firmware Update v2.52 Now Available

Power up your PlayStation 3s because a brand new firmware update has been released onto the Network. Firmware update v2.52 is now available for download.
The firmware improves the playback quality of some PS3 format software as well as fixes a text entry issue that occurs when using the on-screen keyboard, USB keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard [...]

PlayStation 3 Firmware v2.50 is Live

Start up your PlayStation 3's now because a firmware update is required. That's right, firmware v2.50 is now available for download.
The firmware comes with Flash 9 support, the ability to take in-game screenshots for supported games, enhancements to the trophies, friends status, and PlayStation Store, and more.
Get the update now!
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PS3 Firmware v2.50 Hits on October 15, 2008

Elixor, community team leader on the official European PlayStation boards, has confirmed that the v2.50 update for the PlayStation 3 will hit tomorrow, October 15th.
The update promises new trophy features as well as the ability to take in-game screenshots and more. Look forward to it tomorrow.
[Announcing PS3 v2.50 and PSP v5.00 System Software Updates]

PS3 Firmware Update v2.5 Brings In-Game Screenshots, More

Sony Computer Entertainment have today detailed the firmware update v2.5 coming "soon". The firmware update brings lots of new goodies, most minor, but still very welcomed.
Hit the jump for the complete list of updates you'll get in this new firmware.

OPM Rumors: Crysis PS3 in 2009, Next Dead Rising To Be Episodic

The latest issue of the Official PlayStation Magazine features a few interesting rumors. One of the interesting rumors is a constant rumor that keeps coming back saying that Crysis will hit the PS3 in 2009 with a load of extra content. Other than that, a rumor that the next Dead Rising will be episodic is [...]

PS3 v2.5 Most Likely Hitting October, Home 1.00 Soon After

Over at the PlayStation Home beta forums on the US PlayStation Site, TedTheDog, manager for Home, posted that PLAYSTATION 3 firmware v2.5 is hitting October from what he's heard. He is guessing later October.
He then writes "then Home 1.0 will be upon us too" telling us to expect it soon after.
We originally heard this on [...]

PS3 Firmware Update v2.43 Now Available

If you turn on your PLAYSTATION 3's, you won't be notified of a new firmware update, but if you go to manually update it, you'll get the notice. It seems firmware v2.43 is now downloadable over the PLAYSTATION Network.
However, since it is not required, you can choose whether or not to download this. We wouldn't [...]

Rumor: First PS3 Firmware v2.5 Details

A source has told CVG that the next firmware update for the PLAYSTATION 3 will include the ability to capture screenshots of your gaming.
Sony has yet to announce anything on the subject or even announce a firmware v2.5 update however. We can only hope this feature will come.
[First PS3 firmware 2.5 details]

PLAYSTATION 3 Firmware v2.42 Now Up

Eric Lempel, Director of PLAYSTATION Network Operations, has updated us on the PlayStation.Blog alerting us that firmware update v.2.42 is now available for download.
He says that the update improves the playback quality of some PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation format software. We've also been tipped that it improves trophy loading times.
[Firmware (v2.42) Now Available]

Firmware v2.41 Out Now

Looks as if the rumors were true, and a day early. A small number of people faced some problems in the v2.40 update which was pulled off the servers last week. So Sony have corrected the problems and have released v2.41.
The update is now available so go get it before traffic gets high.

Rumor: Firmware v2.41 Coming by Wednesday?

According to Sony customer support, firmware v2.41, which will clear all errors found in v2.40, will be out by "midweek", which is a Wednesday by the way. However, aside from customer support, Sony Computer Entertainment have yet to make an official announcement.
When an SCEE representative was asked to confirm these rumors, he said “I saw [...]

Firmware v2.40 Status Update

Well, due to the problems located within firmware v2.40, Sony had to take it offline. Patrick Seybold has updated us on the PlayStation.Blog saying that Sony is working on isolating the problem for the few who have experienced trouble. So sit tight.
[Firmware v2.40 status]

Firmware v2.40 Is Out, So What Else Is Needed for the PS3?

A lot. Although firmware version 2.40 has just released late yesterday night, there are still some major features the PLAYSTATION 3 needs, but does not have. We took the liberty of making a list in top priority order with number one being the top.
4. At least Bi-Weekly PLAYSTATION Store Updates - One Thursday, we will [...]

Is Firmware v2.40 Freezing Your PS3?

A large amount of threads have appeared on the Official US PlayStation Boards where users are saying that firmware v2.40 has been causing the PLAYSTATION 3 to lock-up. The same goes for another thread on EuroGamer, who say after installing the update, some are experiencing irrecoverable freezes at the "waves" at the startup of the [...]

Hidden PLAYSTATION Store Upgrade in v2.40

Besides big features such as in-game XMB, v2.40 also brought along a minor upgrade to the PLAYSTATION Store. There is now a "View Mode" option that lets you change the items to display in list form rather than a couple of images on a page. It's actually a really great update, as this is how [...]

PS3 Firmware v2.40 Now Live

Sony has finally released firmware 2.40 into the wild for all your messaging enjoyment. Get ready for trophy madness and the ability to message a friend or check messages without having to actually quit a game. Thank heavens.
Some initial observations:
• Clicking on a buddy's name now pulls up their gamer card instead of the [...]

More Questions Answered for Firmware v2.40

A quick interview with Eric Lempel from GameSpy reveals a bit more on tomorrow's v2.40 update. First off, he yet again confirms there will be no voice chat as of now, but they will be rolling out even bigger things in the future.
In-Game XMB is only compatible with PLAYSTATION 3 titles as of now, as [...]

Firmware v2.40 FAQ Breakdown

A new FAQ for the upcoming v2.40 firmware has been posted on the PlayStation.Blog. We took the liberty of summing it up for you.
• They are currently evaluating the opportunity for in-game voice chat, but they focused more on text chat for this update.
• In order to browse the internet, you must exit the game.
• [...]

Rumor: In-Game Chat Included with v2.40?

The new video released by Eric Lempel showed an interesting bit of the In-Game XMB. Under friends, however, you can clearly see "Start New Chat" under the XMB. Could private voice chat finally be coming to the PLAYSTATION 3?
[NeoGAF]

The Day Has Come: Firmware 2.40 Live July 2nd

Sony has officially announced that firmware update 2.40 will be released on July 2nd. This update, as we all know, is one of the most important to be released as it includes in-game XMB access and the newly touted trophy system. On the PlayStation blog, they have released two walkthrough videos showcasing the firmware and [...]

Rumor: Official Firmware v2.40 Walkthrough Coming June 30th

Consoul, a very well-known and trusted member of NeoGAF, stated that the video walkthrough for firmware v2.40 including screenshots of in-game XMB, new profiles and such will all be coming on Monday, June 30, 2008.
"Official announcement on the 30th.
The video walkthrough and official screens of in-game XMB, profiles and trophies will all be out on [...]

More Supposed v2.40 Gamercard Shots

Here comes more images of the gamercards from PLAYSTATION 3 v2.40. These new screenshots show information on the gamer such as the Online ID, About Me, and Languages. The second images showwhat you see when you first look at someone's profile.
A cool new feature is it now shows the last time you played a game, [...]

PLAYSTATION 3 Firmware v2.40 Features List

CVG was able to get an exclusive fnial list of features for the upcoming firmware v2.40 for the PLAYSTATION 3.
Trophy support will be in the update. There will be four types of trophies: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. You can only get Platinum trophies when you have colected all other trophies in a game. [...]

SCEE Employee Confirms PSN Maintenance Has Nothing to do With 2.40 Update

A SCEE employee has confirmed on the Official European PlayStation Boards that the downtime occuring right now has nothing to do with the upcoming and highly anticipated 2.40 firmware update.

"The PLAYSTATION Network will be offline for 5 hours today from 3pm BST (4pm CEST) for maintenance work. It's pretty much all behind-the-scenes work and is, [...]

Leaked Image of v2.40 Trophies Profile? [Update]

Here we have what appears to be a leaked shot of v2.40's trophy support, supposedly. The avatar in the image (Clank) is real, and this image is actually clear unlike others. The only thing we are noticing is Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum trophies? We have no idea how this will be involved in the [...]

PS3 Firmware v2.36 Officially Available

The earlier announced v2.36 update for the PLAYSTATION 3 was just made available over the PLAYSTATION Network. Get on your PLAYSTATION 3's and get it quick before the high traffic begins. We are installing it right now, but there doesn't appear to be a changelog. Now we await until v2.40 arrives.

PS3 Firmware v2.36 Officially Announced, In-Game XMB, Trophies Confirmed for 2.40

Looks like that NeoGAF member was right. Eric Lempel has officially announced on the PlayStation.Blog that firmware update v2.36 will be coming soon the PLAYSTATION 3 and will improve system stability when playing select PlayStation format software titles.
He also went on to officially announce that firmware update v2.40 will include in-game XMB as well as [...]

PSP Update 4.00 Announced

Eric Lempel, Director of PLAYSTATION Network Operations, has updated us on the PlayStation.Blog that a new update should be hitting the PSP soon. That is update version 4.00.
The new update will add Google Internet search directly to the XMB interface. It will replicate the Google search experience, giving the same search results that you'd get [...]

PS3 Firmware v2.36 Probably Coming Soon

According to a post on NeoGAF, before we see 2.40, we will see firmware update 2.36, which consists of some minor fixes such as PLAYSTATION Network enhancement for some titles, enhanced security fixes, etc. Don't get too excited when you see an update notice on your PLAYSTATION 3 soon.
[NeoGAF]

Firmware 2.40 Not Coming Tomorrow, Still On It’s Way

Sev1512, who has an insider close to Sony Computer Entertainment America, has told us tonight that firmware update 2.40 will not be available tomorrow as previously thought.
It turns out the debug version did have some bugs that needed to be fixed, probably the cause of the delay.
Although, do not worry because firmware 2.40 is definitely [...]

New Clear In-Game XMB Video with Trophies

A new video of the 2.40 update for PLAYSTATION 3 has showed up which includes in-game XMB, trophies, and some other surprises. This new video is clear and we get to see just how in-game XMB works.
At around 0:53 in the video, you'll notice a new "Debug Settings" option in the "Settings" menu. In [...]

Firmware 2.40 Will Not Include Private Voice Chat

Sadly, firmware 2.40 will not include private voice chat. Look on the bright side though, this update will be packing so much, I think we can hold off until 2.4X until we get voice chat. Here is the direct quote from NeoGAF's Jim:
In-game voice anything is not apparently in 2.40... but ya know, future firmware [...]

More 2.40 Features: XMB Clock, Multiple Sign-In Features

More information on PLAYSTATION 3 firmware 2.40 has came in. The first being that you can see the clock now with the in-game XMB on the screen. If you saw the videos earlier, you can actually see the clock in action on the top-left. We didn't notice it till PSLifestyle pointed it out.
Another rumor comes [...]