1. Cool!

   No, awesome! I’m speechless.

   
   Comment by Tony — May 23, 2007 @ 2:55 pm

2. Will they upscale to 720p/1080i as well?

   
   Comment by Mick — May 23, 2007 @ 2:57 pm

3. Now this is what this site should be used for, to let us know about firmware updates before they are actually available.

   Kudos, Sony!!

   
   Comment by PSN- andycapps — May 23, 2007 @ 2:57 pm

4. Wooo, I guess the rumours of 2.00 next was not true.

   
   Comment by Wormhole — May 23, 2007 @ 2:59 pm

5. [...] ThreeSpeech today dropped some gems on us. A new PS3 firmware update is coming, making it to version 1.80. [...]

   
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6. Speaking of scaling, will the ps3 scale blu-ray movies to 720p yet? I remember some sites making its failure to do so a Big Deal when it first came out in the US, but I haven’t heard anything about it since.

   
   Comment by Jonathan — May 23, 2007 @ 3:12 pm

7. WOW!! So impressed…..NOT!!

   Where is the better XMB integration? Where are the improved PSN features we all want? Poor show Sony, great way of keeping us early adopters happy…

   

   
   Comment by Vrossi46 — May 23, 2007 @ 3:19 pm

8. nice ! hope it upscales to 1080i / 720p ok !

   
   Comment by Neil — May 23, 2007 @ 3:21 pm

9. Fantastic! Well done Sony, you’re turning things around…

   
   Comment by Tom Eccles — May 23, 2007 @ 3:24 pm

10. This begs the question… sort of !

    Is the PS1 & PS2 upscaling a feature for EU PS3’s, i.e. ones with the Emotion engine removed or does this upscaling happen out of the backside of the emulation ( so to speak) ?

    
    Comment by Neil — May 23, 2007 @ 3:27 pm

11. Glad this is out hope my older games look crystal clear now

    
    Comment by Ashley — May 23, 2007 @ 3:28 pm

12. Does this mean that you can now access information that is stored on a network drive rather than it having to be directly attached? That would solved the FAT32/NTFS issues and means that it becomes dirt cheap to increase the storage capacity of your PS3 as network drives are far cheaper than 2.5″ SATA ones … or have I just got far too excited about this?

    
    Comment by Fid — May 23, 2007 @ 3:29 pm

13. Yep, like Neil I would like to know if the PS1/PS2 upscaling is an upscaling of the buffer (resulting in a bigger but blurry version) or if it happens before (ie. sharp higher-res)?
    Whichever it is, it should get rid of the black areas around the game, which should be a nice improvement on its own.

    
    Comment by John — May 23, 2007 @ 3:30 pm

14. has when it 1080p24 for BD ? not to have more jerked on traveling.

    
    Comment by Doss — May 23, 2007 @ 3:32 pm

15. The killer app for me has to be the fact that you can be away from hom, or on holiday talking to someone, and thinking “oh I wish I could show you the photographs” … WELL NOW YOU CAN … just use your psp to access your ps3 via any wireless access point!

    BRAVO SONY!!!

    
    Comment by Fid — May 23, 2007 @ 3:32 pm

16. Wormhole
    “Wooo, I guess the rumours of 2.00 next was not true.”

    @Wormhole
    well, I think 2.0 is true, but I think its being pushed for the PS3 Korean Launch, either way, 1.8 is awesome!

    
    Comment by Len — May 23, 2007 @ 3:35 pm

17. Pretty good for a small firmware update!

    
    Comment by Mr. Dark E — May 23, 2007 @ 3:36 pm

18. niceeeee!!!

    
    Comment by dobisskill — May 23, 2007 @ 3:45 pm

19. Awesome update. The upscaling really gives me an incentive to play FF12 again

    Still waiting for in-game XMB though

    
    Comment by Nightz — May 23, 2007 @ 3:47 pm

20. “just use your psp to access your ps3 via any wireless access point”

    Means your PS3 must be “on”… if this plays well with f@h, this could further boost the number of PS3 contributing to f@h!

    
    Comment by John — May 23, 2007 @ 3:50 pm

21. 2.00 is still in the works Wormhole, but this 1.80 is in a way an “urgent” update, cause on the official forum, these features are asked by a lot of people and were not on the list for 2.00 ^^ so they listen to fans, make available that before 2.00 which was originally for “summer 07″.

    
    Comment by Jenny — May 23, 2007 @ 3:53 pm

22. [...] Three Speech » LATEST PS3 FIRMWARE UPDATE i trust threespeech __________________ [...]

    
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23. PS1/PS2/DVD upscaling: HURRAH!
    Only over HDMI: BOOOOO!

    I hate to sound like an ingrate, but what’s wrong with Component?

    
    Comment by Kevling — May 23, 2007 @ 4:32 pm

24. Woo hoo! Great news. Now how exaclty does the DLNA bit work…?

    
    Comment by Jeebers — May 23, 2007 @ 4:34 pm

25. Its oooooooooooooooon!
    can i get a whoop whoop!

    
    Comment by linton — May 23, 2007 @ 4:39 pm

26. Very nice. I’m looking forward to checking out the media streaming capabilities as well.

    
    Comment by zetsurin — May 23, 2007 @ 4:51 pm

27. Hi Folks!

    I would like to see more details of how the Remote Play over the Internet works. I have a fixed IP address, so I am pretty sure I will have an easier time than some getting this working, but what about people who have dynamic IP’s from their ISP? How will they ever know how to access their PS3 is?. In addition to IP issues, there are always corporate firewalls and NAT problems to contend with, so don’t get carried away thinking your going to be be able to steam music and view videos etc from your PS3 to your PSP at your work desk…

    Does anyone know of a list of compatible Epson printers?

    The upscaling is welcome though! Now, where did I put that HD-TV…..

    Killer Dr3w

    
    Comment by Killer Dr3w — May 23, 2007 @ 4:53 pm

28. FYI, this has been confirmed by SCEE to be a global update (PS/PS2 upscaling included).

    
    Comment by JC — May 23, 2007 @ 4:56 pm

29. I also hope that eventually when the PS Eye comes out I would be able to check on the cam remotely using the PSP. That would be a great seller as a security device.

    
    Comment by zetsurin — May 23, 2007 @ 4:57 pm

30. Wow. Can’t wait for this!!!!

    
    Comment by Brian Peppers — May 23, 2007 @ 4:58 pm

31. Whoop whoop whoop! Amazing I’ve been wanting upscaling for ages! YAY!

    
    Comment by Ben Furneaux — May 23, 2007 @ 5:14 pm

32. Any chance of allowing us homebrew Linux guys access to the RSX? If so I could then let my students free to hack on the system. Until we get a no-cost PS3 dev environment we’re restricted to hacking OpenGL/DX on a PC.

    
    Comment by Aidan Delaney — May 23, 2007 @ 5:27 pm

33. Man all i wanna know is if i can play resistance in 1080i now with this update. Please someone find the answer

    
    Comment by Ahmad — May 23, 2007 @ 6:02 pm

34. Good work, but only 1080p? I want 720p!

    
    Comment by Ollie — May 23, 2007 @ 6:04 pm

35. Upscaling is “up to 1080p”, and includes 720p and 1080i.

    And upscaling works fine via component for PS/PS2 games, but HDMI is a requirement for DVD upscaling (copy protection).

    
    Comment by JC — May 23, 2007 @ 6:11 pm

36. WooHoo, DLNA… Best part. I can finally see the media on my Twonkyvision UPnP/DLNA server.

    Thanks Sony!!

    
    Comment by Mark Gillespie — May 23, 2007 @ 6:17 pm

37. A BIG BIG THANK YOU to Sony for listening to the consumer and starting to put some of the features we want in place.

    All we now guys is:

    Wallpaper - Minor but nice to have!
    Blu-Ray scaling to 720p
    XMB in game
    Support for MP3 playlists

    Get the above done and you’ll be well on the way to making the 360 look like a one trick pony.

    
    Comment by Scorpion — May 23, 2007 @ 6:33 pm

38. Great news on the DVD upscaling, I’m interested to see how it fares against my Pioneer upscaling DVD player.

    
    Comment by Pete Cullen — May 23, 2007 @ 6:37 pm

39. just like few others have mentioned, will our european pal ps2 games work with our EU ps3? I would REALLLY want to play okami and ff12 on my ps3 on my HDTV !

    
    Comment by Gabz — May 23, 2007 @ 6:58 pm

40. Hah! Still trying to catch up to a system that is $100 cheaper! Maybe the 360 doesn’t have a Blu-ray player but it has something as necessary as a scaler chip and have been watching movies at my TV’s native resolution from day one. Enjoy your 480p! LOL

    
    Comment by perfectgun — May 23, 2007 @ 7:09 pm

41. This is couldn’t come at a better time.

    With the drought of great upcoming next gen titles I can now finish God of war 2, Bully and Shadow of the Colossus in glorious high definition.

    Plus maybe I’ll pick up Okami and FF12 now!

    
    Comment by PSN: Neil — May 23, 2007 @ 7:39 pm

42. GREAT JOB SONY! KEEP THEM COMING, WE APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND EFFORT IN KEEPING US HAPPY!

    
    Comment by ERIC — May 23, 2007 @ 7:57 pm

43. Anyone notice, that NONE of these features appeared on the Firmware v2.0 list.

    This makes me believe even more that it’s true.

    So once we get FW 1.8 tommorrow, and the planned V2.0 updates later this year, that pretty much addresses most peoples issues… Great work Sony, I’m sure the updates won’t stop there…

    It’s seriously putting the 360 in the shade, as it took them18 months to get most of these features, you have done it in 6.

    All we need now, is a decent store (the EU store is a total disgrace…)

    
    Comment by Mark Gillespie — May 23, 2007 @ 9:32 pm

44. Kevling HDMI booo???
    the majority of European HD sets all have HDCP capable Dvi which works flawlessly with the PS3 here and everywhere else…

    
    Comment by mark — May 23, 2007 @ 9:41 pm

45. 1080P to 720P scaling on Blu-Ray’s would be nice , the PS3 already plays 1080P video on 720P so there is no real problem there for sony to implement it.

    THEY JUST NEED TO GET MORE PEOPLE PUSHING THE ISSUE!!!

    
    Comment by mark — May 23, 2007 @ 9:47 pm

46. WTF Its the 24th of may and I can’t get this update?

    
    Comment by sam — May 23, 2007 @ 11:16 pm

47. Hope that it will upscale to 1080i/720p, not really bothered bout XMB access.

    
    Comment by Jimmy — May 23, 2007 @ 11:20 pm

48. Man, I hope this isn’t just upscaling, and instead is proper progressive-scan conversion for DVDs and anti-aliasing and texture filtering for games. And I really, really hope we can turn off the upscaling if it causes problems for games.

    And DLNA? They couldn’t find a protocol that normal people use or can install on their pc for free?

    
    Comment by androvsky — May 23, 2007 @ 11:24 pm

49. Mark (comment 44)
    I said ‘boooo’ because my TV doesn’t have HDMI, and there was no mention of component.
    However, JC (comment 35) says that the upscaling will be fine over component for games, so I guess I’ll get SOMETHING out of this update then
    (not that interested in remote play, don’t have DNLA equipment, don’t have an epson printer)
    It’s still good news news for everyone else!
    Thanks Threespeech for the info!

    
    Comment by Kevling — May 23, 2007 @ 11:40 pm

50. Excellent news.

    UPNP Media Streaming is perfect.
    PS1/PS2/DVD Upscaling is great.

    Remote Play might suddenly be more useful but I’d rather take UPNP Media Streaming for the PSP as well.

    
    Comment by Joakim Hagdahl — May 23, 2007 @ 11:44 pm

51. You don’t need to buy a separate piece of hardware for this, you could try one of these UPNP media servers on your PC :

    TwonkyMedia
    EzLinkNG

    
    Comment by Joakim Hagdahl — May 23, 2007 @ 11:57 pm

52. For EUROPEAN PS3 owners:

    Does this firmware quietly improve Backward Compatibility with any PS2 titles? Does HITMAN BLOOD MONEY and MANHUNT work now?

    Thanks in advance.

    
    Comment by Joel — May 24, 2007 @ 12:59 am

53. QUOTE: “Hah! Still trying to catch up to a system that is $100 cheaper! Maybe the 360 doesn’t have a Blu-ray player but it has something as necessary as a scaler chip and have been watching movies at my TV’s native resolution from day one. Enjoy your 480p! LOL

    Comment by perfectgun — May 23, 2007 @ 7:09 pm”

    It’s almost as if you have NO life whatsoever.

    
    Comment by MCWHAMMER — May 24, 2007 @ 3:04 am

54. 1. Upscaling does work over component for PS1/PS2 games.

    2. HDMI (digital) is required by the MPAA for movies however. They don’t allow 1080 over analog component cables.

    3. 24 Hz is now also supported for movie fans that must have the absolute best.

    4. Ps1/PS2 game saves can be copied from the PS3 to memory cards. Previously you could only copy them onto the PS3..now you can get them off and take to your friends.

    @perfectgun

    1 . ha ha ha..bitter you got suckered with an original 360 when they knew all along they were releasing a still inferior to the PS3 HDMI 1.2 version. Saw you coming didn’t they. How many times have you replaced it..lol

    2. Or wait you like paying MORE for your console actually -$250 over 5 years for those horrible laggy on-line games 6 player games your hosting on your console while we enjoy free 32 to 40 multi-player on-line with dedicated servers and no lag.

    Plus all that extra money you pay for each controller charger and still no wi-fi, media slots, user replaceable HDD, blu-ray or streaming your media around the world on your PSP. Man did you get diddled. You paid more money for less capability and a console your scared to leave on for too long.

    And that’s real 1080p with blu-ray not 480p, something you don’t have the choice to enjoy. And they don’t scratch like HD-DVD’s do and hey they hold more data for longer games and movies. But i guess since you couldn’t figure that out it would explain your purchase.

    Maybe you should pay attention next time…you paid more to get less for a shoddy product - because a marketing guy lied to you and you believed him. DOH!

    
    Comment by bozo — May 24, 2007 @ 4:47 am

55. YAY it out…. already at 10%

    
    Comment by sam — May 24, 2007 @ 6:35 am

56. New firmware is always a good new.But ;y faourite improvements would be …:

    1.- Please, Zoom mode on “Photos” (Why PSP can do it and PS3 not , it is incredible).Same words about change Theme or add new background from photo file.
    2.- Compatibility improvement on PS2 titles (Europe exist too).
    3.- Update of Internet browser because some web pages can´t be read.
    4.- Movie files could be played sequentiall like somone said on Firmware 2.0,yes, finally it was a fake but everything was a very good idea .

    Thanks and cheers from Valencia,Spain.

    
    Comment by Francisco — May 24, 2007 @ 7:06 am

57. Awesome! I even have an Epson printer. Now I just need a 30 metre long USB cable!

    That streaming media support sounds like just what I’ve been looking for! I’m now going to read all about dlna.

    Great news!

    
    Comment by reakt — May 24, 2007 @ 7:58 am

58. Loads of other changes unmentioned. Cropping and zooming on photos.

    SuperWhite on HDMI (????)

    some other HDMI Blu-Ray playback 24hz settings

    Backwards compatability improved (SSX3 now works for me).

    Fantastic update. Shame they kept it so quiet, may have dampened the fire from the XBots somewhat.. 1 day of glory does not dampen 3 months of flaming…

    
    Comment by Mark Gillespie — May 24, 2007 @ 8:20 am

59. Sadly, PS2 / PS1 uopscaling won’t work on my almost new SAMSUNG 720p/1080i lcd screen. When i select via GAME upscaling, the screen goes blank for a couple of seconds, an indicator that the feature doesn’t work with the TV, Funny but true. DVD upscaling is a decent improvement in picture quality though but FFXII looks the same, only it’s now FULL screen.

    A slight dissappointment that.

    
    Comment by Neil — May 24, 2007 @ 9:10 am

60. MGS3 is now working, YES!! Off to see if TwonkyVision works via dlna!

    
    Comment by Ben — May 24, 2007 @ 9:17 am

61. All what’s left is Sony to fix the EU fan noise issue

    
    Comment by Zta — May 24, 2007 @ 9:21 am

62. @Francisco: this firmware added zoom mode for photos too, works very nicely with the analog.

    There is a new “paper-like” slideshow mode too, which is both cute and usable (the previous one was more cute than usable).

    
    Comment by John — May 24, 2007 @ 9:23 am

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64. So, am i the only one with PS2 upscaling not working on a 720p / 1080i LCD screen?????

    This feature works ok on a friends cheapo Asda 19″ special.

    
    Comment by Neil — May 24, 2007 @ 10:29 am

65. get the fuck in! ive got a 47 inch 1080p tv…an now i get to enjoy the pleasure of ‘normal’ movies!!! (with out them looking shit!)
    CHEERS SONY….IN YOUR FACE GATES!)

    
    Comment by seedaripper1973 — May 24, 2007 @ 1:02 pm

66. How do you properly set up EzLink? I can get the photos to work, but it won´t play my mp3´s

    
    Comment by LastNinja — May 24, 2007 @ 3:56 pm

67. TwonkyMedia works perfect yay.

    
    Comment by LastNinja — May 24, 2007 @ 4:15 pm

68. Just two comments regarding this release:

    1) Kudos to Sony for improving functionality on a semi-regular schedule! Keep ‘em coming!

    2) These updates are not only improving the PS3, but also the functionality between the PS3 and the PSP. It makes me want to go ot and buy one, even though I have been holding off to see if the V2.0 is released this year…

    Tavin.

    
    Comment by Tavin — May 25, 2007 @ 1:50 am

69. Where in the hell can i download this firmware. and not by system conected to the internet. i would like a site please

    
    Comment by Peter — May 25, 2007 @ 2:41 am

70. Neil, you need to enable to upscaling it is NOT on by default.

    
    Comment by sweetasman01 — May 25, 2007 @ 2:51 am

71. Dudes, I watched a DVD in upscaled mode last night! As someone else said, you have to set upscaling on in the settings menu. There are a couple of different types to choose from (?) I tried the “normal” upscaling. It upscaled my movie to 1080i (the maximum resolution my TV can support). Of course the picture doesn’t look as 1080i from Blu-ray, however, it’s a big improvement on standard definition from DVD. So I’m very pleased with this feature. Thank you Sony!

    
    Comment by reakt — May 25, 2007 @ 8:02 am

72. Now Sony needs to get their codecs straight. How about putting them om the Store for a small fee if they’re too cheap to add it for free.

    Love the streamlined ease of use the last upgrade added.

    
    Comment by BodonianX — May 25, 2007 @ 9:02 am

73. BodonianX,the problem is not the codec,but your mediaserver.

    Nero Home streams & Transcodecs all without any problem

    
    Comment by Darkness — May 25, 2007 @ 9:39 am

74. @ sweetasman01

    Upscaling switched on but…… after switching the console off and back on, all was ok !

    Looks good, DVD upscaling is impressive, GAME upscaling pretty good. A nice and needed update.

    Roll on 2.0 ( will there be a 1.9?)

    
    Comment by Neil — May 25, 2007 @ 9:48 am

75. Yay! Got Windows media 11 streaming stuff to my PS3…

    
    Comment by Mick — May 25, 2007 @ 10:01 am

76. DVD up-scaling works nicely. Tried playing up-scaled MGS3 on-line and was really surprised to see it working! Pity the game still displays in 16:9 when it is clearly a 4:3 game

    
    Comment by Fuzzy — May 25, 2007 @ 12:29 pm

77. Great update, but is anyone else having there lcd tv (mines 1080p over HDMI) reject the new display mode when enabling ps1/ps2 scaling..??
    i get a blank screen.. its a new tv too, should support anything the PS3 can throw at it.

    
    Comment by Mal — May 25, 2007 @ 1:11 pm

78. replying to neil @ post 64

    hey i was goign to buy ff 12 today after geting the firmwire, but after reading ur experience Im not so sure i want to buy it now. I have a R71 model samsung. Thing is europe ps3s left the backwards ablity, which is sad really.

    Well my ps3 has new options after update n now i have the RGB hdmi funtion to full rather then limited. Super white n black ON..and oh my god, graphics just doubled on my hdtv !!!
    Now im loving my ps3 even more, especially watching my fav star war films…and on top of that my casino royale will look twice as good now with super white and black plus full RGB HDMI output

    
    Comment by Gabz — May 25, 2007 @ 2:11 pm

79. @gabz

    FFXII is now playing really well on my Samsung with Upscaling. firmware update 1.8 has improved the BC of FFXII ( to be honest, it was ok before ) Id get it with confidence….. beware though, it’ll take weeks to complete it. Hey, maybe we’ll have new PS3 games by then !!

    
    Comment by Neil — May 25, 2007 @ 2:41 pm

80. Thanks for the update. It’s refreshing to see Sony releasing updates on a regular basis with out the need for a 6 month wait plus associated hype and song and dance….oh and thanks for not bricking or banning my PS3

    Sony you may place a tick in the “something we do better then MS” column

    http://www.theotherxbox.com

    
    Comment by SlapnutzUK — May 25, 2007 @ 3:02 pm

81. @neil

    I think I should pick it up and hope for the best, as I really want to expereince FFXII on a HDTV, since I sold my ps2, if this doesn’t work, that be sad for me. Thanks for your help!

    
    Comment by Gabz — May 25, 2007 @ 8:35 pm

82. Has anyone tried Gta: san andreas in 1080p yet. I would like to know how that looks, i dont have an hdtv yet (still waiting for 1080p prices to fall) and im getting a ps3 in a few days. Someones got to support sony.

    
    Comment by steve122 — May 26, 2007 @ 11:35 pm

83. Thank you Sony engineers and Sony executives for listening to the PS3 owner’s needs and requests and for putting out this really useful and feature filled update. Keep them coming! The PS3 becomes more and more useful and worthy of $600 as more and more features are released such as these.

    
    Comment by nmc75 — May 27, 2007 @ 10:13 am

84. thank you sony! This update is really fantastic, i have ps2 games looking kinda next gen now, and my old dvds like as if they been airbrushed lol! ps3 looks better than ever. Im LOVIN this!

    
    Comment by terry clarke — May 29, 2007 @ 12:34 am

85. Great update! Now if I can only get my HDMI connection to work! My PS3 is having handshaking issues with my HDMI cable and my brand new 32 HDTV VIZIO. I’ve been using component for now which has worked out ok but with these latest updates its bugging the crap out of me that I cant upconvert my movies to HD since I cant connect with HDMI. I really hope they get their HDMI issues resolved in their next firmware update.

    
    Comment by David — May 29, 2007 @ 6:45 am

86. Well my ps3 has new options after update n now i have the RGB hdmi funtion to full rather then limited. Super white n black ON..and oh my god, graphics just doubled on my hdtv !!!

    http://halifaxxx.bravehost.com

    
    Comment by slayer — Jun 15, 2007 @ 8:20 am

87. hoe do u update the ps3 with update 1.80 i have got it on a disc but i can get it onto my, ps3 please help!!

    
    Comment by adam — Jun 16, 2007 @ 12:08 pm

88. Please, please, please - 3d for linux, it does not have to be full rsx access (i can see the piracy issues) but 3d access through the framebuffer would be fine. Just update the hypervisers framebuffer, and a quick DirectFB driver and we are away - full 3d for linux - no rsx hooks for scurvy pirates. again, please, please, please - do you want me to beg? (’cos you know i will!!)

    
    Comment by Glyn Harris — Jun 21, 2007 @ 11:38 am

89. i would like to suggest a couple of features that i feel would really improve the ps3.
    1. Allow the use of a webcam as a security device by remote play on the psp or PC like Location Free.
    2. Enable printing over wireless / bluetooth. I have a smasung bluetooth photoprinter which i use with my Sony DSC T10 camera. Using a usb cable to connect a printer hmmm, i dont think many people want an ugly inkjet printer sitting forefront in their sittingroom along with the stunning PS3.
    3. IT MUST ALLOW QUICKTIME PLAYBACK.. Surley i cannot be alone in wishing to view movie trailers from apples website full screen in HD, this i feel is a major drawback at the moment. This is also the problem with the Wii.
    4. and my final comment, I have put all my music and photo collection on the ps3, this goes down very well with the wife.. however to save ps3 disk space i have attached an external usb 40 gb drive (which the ps3 can only use 32GB of! ) and when viewing the images or music files, there is no grouping options other than view all. This is very very annoying. I certainly do not wish to store all my music on the pc and link to it over the network, i simply want to turn on the ps3 and have everything i need searchable, sortable, on an external hdd. I look forward to this being improved grately.. there is not even the option to rename files…. or group photos…

    I hope these comment fall on sonys ears, surely they must already be planning these features in future updates as these are obvious limitations at the moment.

    On the other other hand, its a fantastic system .. Well done Sony so far..!

    
    Comment by Neil Tocher — Jun 25, 2007 @ 10:40 am

90. Well what really annoys me and that microsoft has gotten right with the 360 is the ability to download items in the background whilst watching films or playing games etc. Also the ability to download and automatically switch off the PS3 when finished. And why can’t they upscale 720p games to 1080p like the 360? The sole reason I got a FullHD TV is for the 1080p goodness only to discover PS3 doesn’t do the upscaling GRRRRR. Come on Sony get your act together.

    Also another point what the hell is DLNA all about forget it it’s crap, just give us SMB support for christ sake.

    Oh yeah and where are the demos ?

    
    Comment by Craig — Jun 30, 2007 @ 9:44 pm

91. Do you guys also have it sometimes that when you start ff12 it starts blurry and you need 2 restart the game a few times 2 get it good?

    Got a european ps3 with a european ff12 version off course =P

    And btw the update still didnt fix the thingie that when you want 2 play blue ray disks on a normal tv that everything is black and white and crappy.

    
    Comment by Jeffrey — Jul 1, 2007 @ 12:26 pm

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    Comment by Mark — Aug 1, 2007 @ 5:46 am

93. Pretty much agree with all the other comments about upscaling, its pretty annoying really!!!!!!

    
    Comment by PS3 Star — Aug 15, 2007 @ 4:51 pm

94. I don’t know if this was in version 1.80 or a later version, but I noticed that it’s scaling 1080p to 720p now.

    
    Comment by Tom — Aug 21, 2007 @ 3:54 am

95. Here it is:
    “Downscaled output of Blu-ray Discs is now supported. When 720p is selected as the video output setting of the PS3â„¢ system, Blu-ray Discs that were recorded in 1080p or 1080i resolution can be played in 720p resolution.” Needless to say I was very happy to see this, as I have been waiting patiently for it (I have a 720P LCD HDTV and was forced to use 1080i or down to 480P before.) Now that they have scaling working partially, they’ll fix the 720P to 1080i issue…

    
    Comment by Tom — Aug 21, 2007 @ 4:00 am

96. Yo también tuve algunos problemas con la actualización 2.0, pero se slucionaron con la 2.01.

    ahora sólo espero la nueve actualización que pueda leer DivX.

    Los invito a visitar mi blog de la Pse:

    http://elblogdelaps3.blogspot.coma/a>

    
    Comment by Juan — Nov 29, 2007 @ 8:40 pm

97. cool news on the up/downscaling issues

    
    Comment by Free PS3 — Dec 6, 2007 @ 5:52 pm

98. This is good news, no need to replace my 720p TV.

    rock on……

    http://www.4free-iphone.co.uk

    
    Comment by ktom — Feb 13, 2008 @ 1:37 pm

99. soma…

    …

    
    Trackback by Anonymous — Jun 30, 2008 @ 4:17 am

100. The newest frimeware update is the shiz atm.

     
     Comment by Free Wii — Sep 29, 2008 @ 4:40 pm

101. You can always spot counterfeit goods or attempts to scam the public as the people involved can never spell correctly.

     “frimeware”?

     I bet you don’t even know what the most recent firmware revision number is!

     
     Comment by fanpages — Sep 29, 2008 @ 5:48 pm

102. Really god news, thanks guys!

     
     Comment by טכנאי מחשבים — Jul 5, 2009 @ 5:36 pm

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