Entries in 'firmware' (50)

PS3 3D update landing in June

PS3 3D update landing in June

A firmware update that will transform Sony’s PS3 into a full 3D-gaming capable machine will arrive on June 10th, according to rumours reported by TheSixthAxis.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 10th 2010 at 5:32PM in News
3D upgrade coming to PS3

3D upgrade coming to PS3

A Sony presentation detailing the firm’s consumer strategy moving forwards has offered a few insights into the direction of both Sony’s gaming and online distribution plans – and it seems ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 19th 2009 at 3:13PM in News
PSP update debuts Digital Comics

PSP update debuts Digital Comics

PSP owners can now download the Digital Comics reader, thanks to the latest firmware update.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 19th 2009 at 10:10AM in News
Facebook hitting PS3 today

Facebook hitting PS3 today

Just a matter of hours after it was first officially announced, Sony has confirmed that the PS3 3.10 firmware update – which brings with it integrated Facebook functionality – ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 18th 2009 at 1:35PM in News

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DSi update cripples flash cards

DSi update cripples flash cards

Nintendo’s latest firmware update for its recently released handheld revamp the DSi renders many of the market’s high-profile flash card readers unusable, according to reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 3rd 2009 at 1:31PM in News
Xbox dashboard update next month

Xbox dashboard update next month

Microsoft’s annual firmware update for its Xbox 360 console will be rolled out on August 11th, according to reports from Joystiq.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 22nd 2009 at 11:36AM in News
NXE rollout begins

NXE rollout begins

Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft has announced that all those who successfully signed up to the New Xbox Experience preview program will over the next few hours be able to ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 18th 2008 at 10:07AM in News
Microsoft details free 360 memory scheme

Microsoft details free 360 memory scheme

Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft has lifted the lid on its scheme to help those lacking memory space ahead of the release of the new Xbox dashboard upgrade next month.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 14th 2008 at 11:46AM in News

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MS to help those short on storage for NXB

MS to help those short on storage for NXB

Microsoft has clarified the memory requirements needed to install the upcoming ‘New Xbox Experience’ dashboard revamp for Xbox 360, as well as stating that it has plans to help those ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 13th 2008 at 12:09PM in News
TGS: 360 dashboard update next month

TGS: 360 dashboard update next month

Microsoft has dated the launch of ‘the new Xbox experience’ 360 dashboard update for November 19th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 9th 2008 at 11:04AM in News
E3 08: Full game installs part of autumn 360 update

E3 08: Full game installs part of autumn 360 update

Xbox’s Major Nelson has outlined the main features coming as part of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 dashboard update this autumn, many of which represent a significant upgrade in functionality.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 15th 2008 at 5:36PM in News
Sony releases updated PS3 firmware

Sony releases updated PS3 firmware

Following last week’s kafuffle which saw PS3 firmware 2.40 released and then withdrawn following reports of system failures, an updated 2.41 version of the software has been made live on ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 8th 2008 at 11:37AM in News

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PS3 firmware fix this Wednesday?

PS3 firmware fix this Wednesday?

Following Sony’s decision to pull its 2.40 firmware update for PS3, CVG is reporting that PlayStation customer support is saying that the firm will release an updated 2.41 patch this ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 7th 2008 at 12:25PM in News
Sony pulls 2.40 PS3 firmware update

Sony pulls 2.40 PS3 firmware update

Yesterday’s arrival of the PS3 2.40 firmware update was a moment of celebration for the hardcore PS3 gaming community – but seemingly widespread reports of potentially console-wrecking problems has seen ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 3rd 2008 at 11:01AM in News
Developers pledge PS3 Trophy support

Developers pledge PS3 Trophy support

Following Monday’s clarification of Sony’s plans for its new Trophy system, the first games supporting the update have gone live – and more developers have pledged their support for ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 2nd 2008 at 11:53AM in News
Sony details PS3 Trophy system

Sony details PS3 Trophy system

PS3 platform holder Sony has finally released some concrete details about its PS3 Trophy system that will be introduced with the machine’s next firmware update, 2.40.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 30th 2008 at 3:07PM in News

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Latest Wii firmware blocks homebrew and Freeloader

Latest Wii firmware blocks homebrew and Freeloader

It seems that Nintendo has decided to take action on the growing homebrew Wii community following news that its latest update to the Wii’s firmware (version 3.3) removes files associated ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 20th 2008 at 3:02PM in News
New PS3 features hit Europe tomorrow

New PS3 features hit Europe tomorrow

Sony’s Three Speech blog has confirmed that the latest PS3 firmware update, 1.90, is now available in Japan, and will hit Europe tomorrow (July 24th).

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 23rd 2007 at 12:31PM in News
PS3 piracy begins

PS3 piracy begins

Just over six months after it first hit the shelves, hackers claim to have successfully circumnavigated the PS3’s anti-piracy software by exploiting firmware versions 1.10 and 1.11, CVG reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 11th 2007 at 3:00PM in News
PS3 gets 1.80 firmware update

PS3 gets 1.80 firmware update

Sony has announced the specs of its version 1.80 PlayStation 3 firmware update, which will be available on May 24th, and it is the upscaling of PS2, PSOne and DVD ...
by Ben Parfitt
on May 23rd 2007 at 4:00PM in News
360 Spring firmware update arrives

360 Spring firmware update arrives

Microsoft’s latest update to the Xbox 360’s on-board operating system has gone live, bringing a number of new features to console owners.

by Ben Parfitt
on May 9th 2007 at 2:45PM in News
Pro Evo patched for PS3

Pro Evo patched for PS3

When Sony first released its list of backwards compatible PS2 titles for PS3, the apparent technical issues surrounding Pro Evolution Soccer 6 caused outcry amongst gamers – but Konami has ...
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 26th 2007 at 2:15PM in News
PS3 firmware update arrives

PS3 firmware update arrives

Sony has released a fresh firmware update for PS3 that allows downloaded PSOne titles to be played on the console – and compatible games for the feature could arrive as ...
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 19th 2007 at 4:00PM in News
PS3 launch titles slip

PS3 launch titles slip

Ahead of this Friday’s European launch of PS3, Ubisoft and Vivendi have confirmed that some of their titles which were due to hit retail to coincide with PS3’s arrival have ...
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 19th 2007 at 12:45PM in News
PS3 set for firmware update

PS3 set for firmware update

Sony has confirmed that the latest firmware update for PS3, 1.6, will be made available alongside the arrival of the PS3 this Friday.

by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 19th 2007 at 12:45PM in News