PS3 2.42 firmware update has been released by Sony and is available on the PlayStation Network.

PS3 2.42 firmware update improves the playback quality of some PlaySation 3 and PlayStation format software.

Here is the link to the PS3 firmware 2.42 update file to download to your PC and then transfer to the PS3: PS3 2.42 Firmware file.

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More information on PS3 Firmware 2.42 update can be found on Sony’s official PlayStation blog.

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It’s official! Sony announced that PSP-3000 will go on sale worldwide from October 2008.

According to Sony, the main changes are:

  • The new LCD screen adopts an anti-reflection technology, which enables users to see the screen more clearly in well-lit places, even when used outdoors.
  • The built-in microphone will allow users to easily enjoy games that utilize a microphone, as well as Skype and other communication tools.
  • the video-out port is also expanded to output gameplay in interlace format, which will allow new PSP users to enjoy games on non-progressive TVs by using separately sold cables.

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In addition to the basic “Piano Black” color, the new PSP will also come in “Pearl White” and “Mystic Silver”(*4) to meet variety of lifestyle and preference of all ages.

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PSP 4.05 firmware update includes new visualizers for music playback, a feature that will be welcome by those who use their PlayStation Portable for listening to music, among other features.

Sony has not mention what other features it will also released in PSP 4.05 firmware update which will be released very soon.

Eric Lempel, Director of PlayStation Network Operations posted over on the official PlayStation blog:

I wanted to give a quick heads up to everyone that a new PSP firmware update, v4.05, will be released soon. We know that more and more of you are listening to music on your PSP, and this update will add new visualizers for music playback, among other features. Enjoy!

It’s been almost four whole weeks since Sony released the PSP 4.01 firmware update on June 25th. We will let you know when Sony released PSP 4.05 firmware update.

Update: PSP 4.05 Firmware Update is available for download here.

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Bloomberg reports that the Nintendo Wii outsold the Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 in the U.S. last month. 666,000 Wii consoles were sold compared to 405,500 for PlayStation 3s and 219,800 for Xbox 360s.

Wii has gained popularity among people who don’t play traditional shooting and racing games. It is designed for easy-to-play games and equipped with a motion-sensitive controller that can be swung like a racquet or sword.

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Six of the 10 best-selling games in June were titles made for Nintendo, including “Wii Fit,” which ranked fourth, the company said. The exercise game is sold with a balance board for use in workouts and games that simulate skiing and soccer.

Why is Wii Fit so popular? Check out our previous posts:
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PS3 2.40 firmware update has been released by Sony and is available on the Playstation Network.

PS3 2.40 firmware update includes “XMB” access in-game and “trophies,” an exciting new feature. For a walkthrough, check out the video here.

Here is the link to the PS3 firmware 2.40 update file to download to your PC and then transfer to the PS3: PS3 2.40 Firmware file.

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More information on PS3 Firmware 2.40 update can be found on Sony’s official PlayStation blog.

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PS3 update 2.40 is will be available on 2nd July 2008 according to Sony’s official PlayStation blog.

As we know, PS3 update 2.40 will include “XMB” access in-game and also include “trophies,” an exciting new feature.

The update also adds a mini-control panel that you can use while playing music and an internet search feature powered by Google that allows you to initiate search directly from the XMB (similar to what we added to the PSP recently).

In addition, when you’re using the XMB or accessing the XMB from in-game, the current time and date will be displayed in the upper right hand corner.

To preview how the XMB and Trophies work, check out the video below:
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PS3 update 2.40 will include “XMB” access in-game and also include “trophies,” an exciting new feature, as well as some other new enhancements.

This is confirmed by Eric Lempel, Director of PlayStation Network Operations, at Sony’s official PlayStation blog

PS3 firmware update 2.40 is expected to be released soon, but there are rumours that it will be delayed till July 2008.

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PSP 4.01 firmware update has just been released by Sony on the 24th Jun 2008.

This PSP 4.01 firmware update improves the display of search results under Internet Search for certain languages and also improves playback of video content under Videofor certain file types.

Download your PSP 4.01 firmware update here.

More information on PSP 4.01 firmware update can be found at here.

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PSP Update 4.00

PSP update 4.00 was released on 16th Jun 2008.

Sony PSP firmware upldate 4.00 replicates the Google Internet search experience directly to the XMB interface.The Google search on the PSP will be able to recall your last 20 search items and delivers the same search results that you’d get at Google.com

Another new feature delivered through the Sony PSP firmware update 4.00 update is the ability to change viewing speed during playback of videos stored on your Memory Stick PRO Duo

Download your PSP firmware update 4.00 here.

More information on PSP firmware update 4.00 can be found at here

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PSP Update 3.95

PSP update 3.95 was released on the 8th April 8 2008. With PSP firmware update 3.95 come two features.

Firstly, you can add custom button configuration for PlayStation One game playback by going to [Controller Settings] > [Assign Buttons] and then selecting [Custom].

Secondly you get the ability to quit remote play with your PlayStation 3 (PS3) while still leaving the PS3 running. For this Select [Quit and Turn Off the PS3 System] or [Quit Without Turning Off the PS3 System] from [Quit Remote Play] when you press the HOME button on the PSP system.

Download your PSP firmware update 3.95 at here

More information on PSP firmware update 3.95 can be found here

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