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{{nihongo|'''PlayStation 3 System Software'''|プレイステーション3 システム・ソフトウエア|Pureisutēshon Surī Shisutemu Sofutouea}} ( sometimes referred to incorrectly as [[firmware]]{{Fact|date=November 2007}}), is the updateable [[software]] and [[operating system]] of the [[PlayStation 3]]. The update process is similar to the firmware updates for the [[PlayStation Portable]] (PSP). The updates can be downloaded from the PlayStation Network directly to the PS3 and subsequently installed. Sony has also provided users with the ability to download system software updates from the [http://www.playstation.com Official PlayStation website] to their PCs and then storage media, from which the update can be installed to the system. Updates can also be installed from game discs that require the updates to be able to play the game.
{{nihongo|'''PlayStation 3 System Software'''|プレイステーション3 システム・ソフトウエア|Pureisutēshon Surī Shisutemu Sofutouea}} ( sometimes referred to incorrectly as [[firmware]]{{Fact|date=November 2007}}), is the updateable [[software]] and [[operating system]] of the [[PlayStation 3]]. The update process is similar to the firmware updates for the [[PlayStation Portable]] (PSP). The updates can be downloaded from the PlayStation Network directly to the PS3 and subsequently installed. Sony has also provided users with the ability to download system software updates from the [http://www.playstation.com Official PlayStation website] to their PCs and then storage media, from which the update can be installed to the system. Updates can also be installed from game discs that require the updates to be able to play the game.


==Versions==
The latest version of the software, 2.10. was released on [[December 18]], [[2007]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.playstation.com/help-support/ps3/guides/detail/item89434/Update-features-%28ver-2-10%29/| title=Update Features 2.10| publisher=Sony|accessdate=2007-12-30}}</ref> This update made the PlayStation 3 [[Blu_ray#Player_profiles|Blu-ray Bonus View Profile 1.1]] compliant, added the ability to change the voice pitch when using a microphone or webcam, added a new music visualization, and added support for [[DivX]], [[XviD]],<ref name=XviD>{{cite web| url=http://www.gizmag.com/ps3-gets-divx-xvid-playback/8545/| title=PS3 gets DivX/XviD playback| publisher=gizmag| date=[[2007-12-20]]| accessdate=2007-12-20}}</ref> and [[VC-1]] ([[WMV]]) [[codec|codecs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/12/17/firmware-update-v210/| title=Firmware Update (v2.10)| publisher=Sony| first=Eric| last=Lempel| date=[[2007-12-17]]| accessdate=2007-12-18}}</ref>


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==List of system software updates==
Version 2.01 was released on [[November 19]], [[2007]]. This update fixed some of the stability issues with the PS3's network connection and repaired some problems with [[Remote Play|Remote Start]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/network/updates?DCMP=ILC-PS3_1304&LINK=PS3SU| title=PlayStation.com - PlayStation 3 - Network - updates - 2.00/2.01| publisher=Official US Website| date=[[2007-11-20]]| accessdate=2007-12-06}}</ref><br />
This is a list of all the software updates Sony has provided for the [[Playstation 3]] console
Version 2.00, released on [[November 8]], [[2007]], added the ability to customize the [[Cross Media Bar|XMB]] using themes, support for the [[DualShock 3]] controller, the ability to create custom playlists for music and photos, more options for grouping downloaded games and demos, and the ability to remotely turn the PS3 on and off from a [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] using [[Remote Play]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://uk.playstation.com/help-support/ps3/guides/detail/item84925/| title=PLAYSTATION 3 Help &amp; Support - Guides: - Update features (ver 2.00)| date=[[2007-11-09]]| publisher=Official UK Website| accessdate=2007-12-06}}</ref>

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===List of system software updates===
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* Users can now play PS1 game discs on a PSP with remote play. (although this feature was not announced)
* Users can now play [[PlayStation|PS1]] game discs on a [[PSP]] with remote play. (although this feature was not announced)
* Voice Changer feature has been added to voice / video chat and is available in games that support microphones.
* Voice Changer feature has been added to voice / video chat and is available in games that support microphones.
** The tone of the sound that is inputted from an audio device such as a microphone can be changed. High and low-pitched tones can each be adjusted to five preset levels.
** The tone of the sound that is inputted from an audio device such as a microphone can be changed. High and low-pitched tones can each be adjusted to five preset levels.
* Bitmapping [Type 3] has been added as an option under Settings > [Music Settings] > [Bitmapping].
* Bitmapping [Type 3] has been added as an option under Settings > [Music Settings] > [Bitmapping].
*A new visualization has been added (Earth Visualization - press [Square] to cycle through)
*A new visualization has been added (Earth Visualization - press [Square] to cycle through)
* DivX, XviD,<ref name=XviD /> and VC-1 ([[Windows_Media_Video#Windows_Media_Video|WMV]]) have been added to the types of files that can be played.
* [[DivX]], [[XviD]] and [[VC-1]] ([[Windows_Media_Video#Windows_Media_Video|WMV]]) have been added to the types of files that can be played.
** To play VC-1 (WMV) format files, users must go to Settings > [System Settings] and set [Enable WMA Playback].
** To play VC-1 (WMV) format files, users must go to Settings > [System Settings] and set [Enable WMA Playback].
** Copyright-protected files or files that were encoded by using DivX 3.11 cannot be played. - Files that are 2GB or more cannot be played.
** Copyright-protected files or files that were encoded by using DivX 3.11 cannot be played. - Files that are 2GB or more cannot be played.
* Blu-Ray Disc Profile 1.1 is now supported.
* [[Blu_ray#Player_profiles|Blu-ray Bonus View Profile 1.1]] is now supported.
** Users are now able to use several additional features such as playback of two videos at the same time with Profile 1.1-compatible Blu-Ray Discs. The available features vary depending on the disc.
** Users are now able to use several additional features such as playback of two videos at the same time with Profile 1.1-compatible Blu-Ray Discs. The available features vary depending on the disc.
* [BD Data Utility] has been added. The management data that is used by the Blu-Ray Disc is saved in this folder. <ref>http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate210.jhtml</ref>
* [BD Data Utility] has been added. The management data that is used by the Blu-Ray Disc is saved in this folder.


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* The operating stability when outputting upscaled PlayStation®2 format software has been improved.
* The operating stability when outputting upscaled PlayStation®2 format software has been improved.
** Only for models that support playback of PlayStation®2 format software.
** Only for models that support playback of PlayStation®2 format software.
* The [Remote Start] specifications have been changed to prevent an unintentional remote start by the user.<ref>http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate201.jhtml</ref>
* The [[Remote Play|Remote Start]] specifications have been changed to prevent an unintentional remote start by the user.
* [[Direct Stream Digital|DSD]]-to-[[Digital Theater Systems|DTS]] conversion has been removed again. Optical output from [[Super Audio CD|SACD]] remains possible but in stereo only. <ref name="PS3SACD.com" />
* [[Direct Stream Digital|DSD]]-to-[[Digital Theater Systems|DTS]] conversion has been removed again. Optical output from [[Super Audio CD|SACD]] remains possible but in stereo only.


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* You can now customise the PLAYSTATION®3 Home Menu icons or background design by using a .p3t compiler released by Sony.
* You can now customise the PLAYSTATION®3 [[XMB]] Home Menu icons or background design by using a .p3t compiler released by Sony.
* You can now create playlists to organise content under [Music] and [Photo].
* You can now create playlists to organise content under [Music] and [Photo].
* [Information Board] has been added as a feature under [Network]. PlayStation® related news can be displayed on the PLAYSTATION®3 Home Menu.
* [Information Board] has been added as a feature under [Network]. PlayStation® related news can be displayed on the PLAYSTATION®3 Home Menu.
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* You can now select Canon printers with the [Printer Selection] option under [Printer Settings].
* You can now select Canon printers with the [Printer Selection] option under [Printer Settings].
* [Vibration Function] has been added as an option under [Controller Settings] in the menu that appears when you press the PS button on the wireless controller.
* [Vibration Function] has been added as an option under [Controller Settings] in the menu that appears when you press the PS button on the wireless controller.
** To use this feature, a DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller is required.
** To use this feature, a [[Dualshock 3|DUALSHOCK®3]] Wireless Controller is required.
* You can now view video content (as a progressive download) as it is being downloaded from PLAYSTATION®Store.
* You can now view video content (as a progressive download) as it is being downloaded from PLAYSTATION®Store.
* [Trend Micro Web Security for PS3™] has been added as a security option under the Internet browser.
* [Trend Micro Web Security for PS3™] has been added as a security option under the Internet browser.
* The voice/video chat menu has been changed.
* The voice/video chat menu has been changed.
* You can now use the PLAYSTATION®Eye camera for voice / video chat.<ref>http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate200.jhtml</ref>
* You can now use the PLAYSTATION®Eye camera for voice / video chat.<ref>http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate200.jhtml</ref>
* You can now play [[Super Audio CD|SACD]] via digital optical audio output. The [[DSD]] stream is converted to multichannel [[Digital Theater System|DTS]] or stereo [[PCM]], depending on settings. <ref name="PS3SACD.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.ps3sacd.com/faq.html#_Toc177216796 |title=PS3 SACD FAQ |publisher=ps3sacd.com |accessdate=2007-11-11}}</ref>
* You can now play [[Super Audio CD|SACD]] via digital optical audio output. The [[DSD]] stream is converted to multichannel [[Digital Theater System|DTS]] or stereo [[PCM]], depending on settings.


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*Bundled with and required to run [[Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction]]; support for the [[DualShock 3]] controller to the game.
*Bundled with and required to run [[Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction]]; support for the DualShock 3 controller to the game.
*Not available for download.
*Not available for download.


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==Graphical user interface==
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{{main|XrossMediaBar}}

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[[Image:XMB of PS3.jpg|thumb|The PS3's XMB ([[XrossMediaBar]]) Interface|200px|right]]

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The PlayStation 3 version of the XrossMediaBar (pronounced Cross Media Bar, or abbreviated XMB) includes 9 categories of options. These include: Users, Settings, Photo, Music, Video, Game, Network, PlayStation Network, and Friends (similar to the [[PlayStation Portable]] media bar). The PS3 includes the ability to store various master and secondary user profiles, manage and explore photos with or without a musical slideshow, play music and copy [[audio CD]] tracks to an attached storage device, play movies and video files from the hard disk drive, an optional USB mass storage or Flash card, or an optical disc (Blu-ray Disc, DVD-Video or VCD), compatibility for a USB keyboard and mouse, and a full [[web browser]] supporting in/compatible file download function. The Friends menu allows mail with emoticon and attached picture features and video chat which requires an optional [[PlayStation Eye]] or [[Eyetoy]] webcam. The Network menu allows online shopping through the [[PlayStation Store]].

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Also, the PlayStation 3 adds the ability to multitask in ways such as listening to stored audio files while surfing the web or looking at pictures.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/basicoperations/xmb.html |title=About XMB ([[XrossMediaBar]]) |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment |year=2007 |accessdate=2006-11-10}}</ref> The PlayStation 3 XMB supports a variety of file formats ([http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/music/filetypes.html audio], [http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/photo/filetypes.html image], [http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/video/filetypes.html video]). Because the PlayStation 3 is capable of running Linux, other formats can be played through the operating system, assuming the correct codec is present. In a separate demo Sony presented the "Marketplace" where users can buy and download music. The PS3 reserves 64&nbsp;MB of RAM at all times for XMB functions.{{Fact|date=December 2007}}

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The XMB's default background color changes depending on the current month of the year, and it changes brightness depending on the time of day. However, a later [[firmware]] revision (1.90; released [[July 23]], [[2007]]) allows users change the background of the XMB to display any photograph saved on the console's hard drive.<ref>{{cite web|last=?|first=?|title=Firmware update 1.90|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/07/23/firmware-190-coming-soon/|publisher=PlayStation Blog|date=2007-07-24|accessdate=2007-07-24}}</ref> [[Firmware]] update 2.00 (released [[November 8]], [[2007]]) gives users the option of changing the colour of the default XMB theme's background and to apply various other themes. On [[December 6]], [[2007]], Sony released the first themes with sound effects.<ref>[http://www.playthree.net/2007/12/official-ps3-themes-have-sound-effects.html Official PS3 Themes have sound effects]</ref>

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[[Q-Games|Q-Games Ltd]], a small development company based in [[Kyoto]], [[Japan]], developed the graphics technology behind the [[Cross Media Bar|XMB]], its stylized background, and the built-in music visualizers. The PlayStation 3 uses a version of the [[NetFront]] browser by [[Access Co.]] as its internal web browser. It is the same browser used in the PlayStation Portable (Sony-branded NetFront 2.81) with the same interface, menus and virtual keyboard. Sony has also collaborated with [[Stanford University]] to bring the [[Folding@home]] project to the PS3.<ref>{{cite web|last=Williams|first=David|title=PlayStation's serious side: Fighting disease|url=http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/fun.games/09/18/playstation.folding/|publisher=CNN News|date=2006-09-19|accessdate=2006-09-21}}</ref> Once downloaded, the program can be configured to run when the system is idle or executed manually from the XMB.


==Media playback features==
==Media playback features==
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*[[Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding|ATRAC]]
*[[Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding|ATRAC]]
*[[Audio CD]]
*[[Audio CD]]
*[[Super Audio CD|SACD]] (not available in 40&nbsp;GB version)
*[[Super Audio CD|SACD]]<ref name="PS3SACD.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.ps3sacd.com/faq.html#_Toc177216796 |title=PS3 SACD FAQ |publisher=ps3sacd.com |accessdate=2007-11-11}}</ref> (not available in 40&nbsp;GB version)
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WMA and ATRAC playback must be manually enabled in [System Settings].
WMA and ATRAC playback must be manually enabled in [System Settings].
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*[[Audio Video Interleave|AVI]]
*[[Audio Video Interleave|AVI]]
*[[DivX]]
*[[DivX]]
*[[XviD]]<ref>http://www.gizmag.com/ps3-gets-divx-xvid-playback/8545/</ref>
*[[XviD]]<ref name=XviD />
*[[Motion JPEG]]
*[[Motion JPEG]]
**[[Motion JPEG]] (Linear PCM)
**[[Motion JPEG]] (Linear PCM)
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==Graphical user interface==
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{{main|XrossMediaBar}}

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[[Image:XMB of PS3.jpg|thumb|The PS3's XMB ([[XrossMediaBar]]) Interface|200px|right]]

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The PlayStation 3 version of the XrossMediaBar (pronounced Cross Media Bar, or abbreviated XMB) includes 9 categories of options. These include: Users, Settings, Photo, Music, Video, Game, Network, PlayStation Network, and Friends (similar to the [[PlayStation Portable]] media bar). The PS3 includes the ability to store various master and secondary user profiles, manage and explore photos with or without a musical slideshow, play music and copy [[audio CD]] tracks to an attached storage device, play movies and video files from the hard disk drive, an optional USB mass storage or Flash card, or an optical disc (Blu-ray Disc, DVD-Video or VCD), compatibility for a USB keyboard and mouse, and a full [[web browser]] supporting in/compatible file download function. The Friends menu allows mail with emoticon and attached picture features and video chat which requires an optional [[PlayStation Eye]] or [[Eyetoy]] webcam. The Network menu allows online shopping through the [[PlayStation Store]].

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Also, the PlayStation 3 adds the ability to multitask in ways such as listening to stored audio files while surfing the web or looking at pictures.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/basicoperations/xmb.html |title=About XMB ([[XrossMediaBar]]) |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment |year=2007 |accessdate=2006-11-10}}</ref> The PlayStation 3 XMB supports a variety of file formats ([http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/music/filetypes.html audio], [http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/photo/filetypes.html image], [http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/video/filetypes.html video]). Because the PlayStation 3 is capable of running Linux, other formats can be played through the operating system, assuming the correct codec is present. In a separate demo Sony presented the "Marketplace" where users can buy and download music. The PS3 reserves 64&nbsp;MB of RAM at all times for XMB functions.{{Fact|date=December 2007}}

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The XMB's default background color changes depending on the current month of the year, and it changes brightness depending on the time of day. However, a later [[firmware]] revision (1.90; released [[July 23]], [[2007]]) allows users change the background of the XMB to display any photograph saved on the console's hard drive.<ref>{{cite web|last=?|first=?|title=Firmware update 1.90|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/07/23/firmware-190-coming-soon/|publisher=PlayStation Blog|date=2007-07-24|accessdate=2007-07-24}}</ref> [[Firmware]] update 2.00 (released [[November 8]], [[2007]]) gives users the option of changing the colour of the default XMB theme's background and to apply various other themes. On [[December 6]], [[2007]], Sony released the first themes with sound effects.<ref>[http://www.playthree.net/2007/12/official-ps3-themes-have-sound-effects.html Official PS3 Themes have sound effects]</ref>

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[[Q-Games|Q-Games Ltd]], a small development company based in [[Kyoto]], [[Japan]], developed the graphics technology behind the [[Cross Media Bar|XMB]], its stylized background, and the built-in music visualizers. The PlayStation 3 uses a version of the [[NetFront]] browser by [[Access Co.]] as its internal web browser. It is the same browser used in the PlayStation Portable (Sony-branded NetFront 2.81) with the same interface, menus and virtual keyboard. Sony has also collaborated with [[Stanford University]] to bring the [[Folding@home]] project to the PS3.<ref>{{cite web|last=Williams|first=David|title=PlayStation's serious side: Fighting disease|url=http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/fun.games/09/18/playstation.folding/|publisher=CNN News|date=2006-09-19|accessdate=2006-09-21}}</ref> Once downloaded, the program can be configured to run when the system is idle or executed manually from the XMB.




==Linux==
==Linux==

Revision as of 00:58, 2 January 2008

PlayStation 3 System Software (プレイステーション3 システム・ソフトウエア, Pureisutēshon Surī Shisutemu Sofutouea) ( sometimes referred to incorrectly as firmware[citation needed]), is the updateable software and operating system of the PlayStation 3. The update process is similar to the firmware updates for the PlayStation Portable (PSP). The updates can be downloaded from the PlayStation Network directly to the PS3 and subsequently installed. Sony has also provided users with the ability to download system software updates from the Official PlayStation website to their PCs and then storage media, from which the update can be installed to the system. Updates can also be installed from game discs that require the updates to be able to play the game.


List of system software updates

This is a list of all the software updates Sony has provided for the Playstation 3 console

Version Date Released Description
2.10[1] 2007-12-17December 18, 2007
  • Users can now play PS1 game discs on a PSP with remote play. (although this feature was not announced)
  • Voice Changer feature has been added to voice / video chat and is available in games that support microphones.
    • The tone of the sound that is inputted from an audio device such as a microphone can be changed. High and low-pitched tones can each be adjusted to five preset levels.
  • Bitmapping [Type 3] has been added as an option under Settings > [Music Settings] > [Bitmapping].
  • A new visualization has been added (Earth Visualization - press [Square] to cycle through)
  • DivX, XviD and VC-1 (WMV) have been added to the types of files that can be played.
    • To play VC-1 (WMV) format files, users must go to Settings > [System Settings] and set [Enable WMA Playback].
    • Copyright-protected files or files that were encoded by using DivX 3.11 cannot be played. - Files that are 2GB or more cannot be played.
  • Blu-ray Bonus View Profile 1.1 is now supported.
    • Users are now able to use several additional features such as playback of two videos at the same time with Profile 1.1-compatible Blu-Ray Discs. The available features vary depending on the disc.
  • [BD Data Utility] has been added. The management data that is used by the Blu-Ray Disc is saved in this folder.
2.01[2] 2007-11-20November 20, 2007
  • The operating stability of some PLAYSTATION 3 format software has been improved.
  • The stability of the system software has been improved for some operations, including the use of the Internet Browser and information board.
  • The operating stability when outputting upscaled PlayStation®2 format software has been improved.
    • Only for models that support playback of PlayStation®2 format software.
  • The Remote Start specifications have been changed to prevent an unintentional remote start by the user.
  • DSD-to-DTS conversion has been removed again. Optical output from SACD remains possible but in stereo only.
2.00[3] 2007-11-08November 8, 2007
  • You can now customise the PLAYSTATION®3 XMB Home Menu icons or background design by using a .p3t compiler released by Sony.
  • You can now create playlists to organise content under [Music] and [Photo].
  • [Information Board] has been added as a feature under [Network]. PlayStation® related news can be displayed on the PLAYSTATION®3 Home Menu.
  • [PLAYSTATION®Network] has been added as a category in the PLAYSTATION®3 Home Menu.
  • [Remote Start] has been added as an option under [Remote Play Settings].
  • New grouping options for the [Group Content] feature have been added to the options menu.
  • [Colour], [Background] and [Font] have been added as options under [Theme Settings].
  • You can now select [Brightness] as an option under [Theme Settings] > [Background].
  • The process for setting [Internet Connection Settings] under [Network Settings] has been changed.
  • You can now select Canon printers with the [Printer Selection] option under [Printer Settings].
  • [Vibration Function] has been added as an option under [Controller Settings] in the menu that appears when you press the PS button on the wireless controller.
    • To use this feature, a DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller is required.
  • You can now view video content (as a progressive download) as it is being downloaded from PLAYSTATION®Store.
  • [Trend Micro Web Security for PS3™] has been added as a security option under the Internet browser.
  • The voice/video chat menu has been changed.
  • You can now use the PLAYSTATION®Eye camera for voice / video chat.[4]
  • You can now play SACD via digital optical audio output. The DSD stream is converted to multichannel DTS or stereo PCM, depending on settings.
1.94 2007-10-23October 23, 2007
1.93[5] 2007-09-12September 12, 2007
  • The stability of the network connection has been improved.
1.92[6] 2007-09-04September 4, 2007
  • Playability status with the PS3 system changed for some PlayStation 2 format titles. This does not affect titles in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania.
1.90[7] 2007-07-23July 24, 2007
  • Wallpaper feature for the background of XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) was added.
  • Emoticons in messages under [Friends].
  • Support for text entry in simplified Chinese characters has been added.
  • Ability to enter text directly into Web page text entry fields using a USB keyboard.
  • Ability to use Traditional Chinese characters as a text entry method.
  • Browser speed has been improved.
  • Ability to eject a game disc using the controller.
  • Upsampled output of audio CDs is now supported.
  • Playback of AVCHD-format video files that are saved on Memory Stick™ media or on the hard disk of a digital video camera.
  • Ability to sort games that are saved on the PlayStation 3's hard disk.
1.82[8] 2007-06-28June 28, 2007
  • Support for playback of AVC High Profile (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) format video was added.
1.81[9] 2007-06-15June 15, 2007
  • The method of setting RGB Full Range (HDMI) under Display Settings was improved.
  • The stability of the network connection used during gameplay was improved for some PlayStation 2 format software titles that support online gaming.
1.80[10] 2007-05-24May 24, 2007
  • Added the ability to:
    • upscale DVDs, PSOne and PS2 games to 1080p.
    • Antialias PSOne and PS2 games.
    • copy PSOne/PS2 game saves from PS3 to Memory Cards using a Memory Card adapter.
    • downscale Blu-ray video to 720p.
    • edit CD information and submit it to AMG.
    • print photos via USB. (Currently, only selected Epson printers connected are compatible)
    • zoom and crop images.
  • Added Remote Play over the Internet. (Broadband connection and PSP firmware v3.50 required)
  • Added DLNA compatibility.
  • Added support for the xvYCC color space.
  • Added a new slideshow type.
  • HDMI driver version updated, providing bug fixes including the notorious blinking problem on Westinghouse 1080p LCD TVs.
1.70[11] 2007-04-18April 18, 2007
  • Added the ability to play PSOne games downloaded from the PlayStation Store.
  • Added rumble functionality for USB accessories which support it when playing PS2 games.
  • Saved data from PlayStation format software now usable on both PSP and PS3 systems.
1.60[12] 2007-03-23March 23, 2007
  • Added the following:
    • Folding@home client.
    • Background downloading.
    • An on-screen QWERTY keyboard in addition to the standard PlayStation on-screen keyboard.
    • Remote Play support for the 20 GB model.
    • Support for Bluetooth keyboards and mice.
    • First version to support software emulation on PS1/PS2 games for PAL units.
    • Support for playback of BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc recordable) ver 3.0.
1.54 2007-02-28February 28, 2007
  • Added individual user icons from the Photo menu.
  • Added USB webcam support.
1.51 2007-02-02February 2, 2007
  • Expanded support for PS3 format software titles.
1.50 2007-01-24January 24, 2007
  • Fixed graphical glitches on PSOne and PS2 games that may cause jagged graphics.
1.32 2006-12-21December 21, 2006
  • Online gaming functionality was updated.
1.31 2006-12-13December 13, 2006
  • Allowed use of the HDD for certain PS2 games.
  • Expanded compatibility of PSOne and PS2 games.
1.30 2006-12-06December 6, 2006
  • Added compatibility of USB devices for PS2 games.
1.11 2006-11-28November 28, 2006
  • Account Management was added.
1.10 2006-11-11November 11, 2006
  • PlayStation Network services and Remote Play for the 60 GB model was added.

Media playback features

The PlayStation 3 is capable of photo, audio, and video playback in a variety of formats. It also includes various photo slideshow options and several music visualizations. The following table lists the photo, audio, and video formats that are supported on the PS3.

Media Type Supported Codecs Comments
Photo
Audio

WMA and ATRAC playback must be manually enabled in [System Settings].

Video
MPEG-4

DivX, XviD, 3ivx and other MPEG-4 Part 2 codec implementations
work with a simple import into MP4 using MP4Box [citation needed].

Graphical user interface

Main article: XrossMediaBar
The PS3's XMB (XrossMediaBar) Interface

The PlayStation 3 version of the XrossMediaBar (pronounced Cross Media Bar, or abbreviated XMB) includes 9 categories of options. These include: Users, Settings, Photo, Music, Video, Game, Network, PlayStation Network, and Friends (similar to the PlayStation Portable media bar). The PS3 includes the ability to store various master and secondary user profiles, manage and explore photos with or without a musical slideshow, play music and copy audio CD tracks to an attached storage device, play movies and video files from the hard disk drive, an optional USB mass storage or Flash card, or an optical disc (Blu-ray Disc, DVD-Video or VCD), compatibility for a USB keyboard and mouse, and a full web browser supporting in/compatible file download function. The Friends menu allows mail with emoticon and attached picture features and video chat which requires an optional PlayStation Eye or Eyetoy webcam. The Network menu allows online shopping through the PlayStation Store.

Also, the PlayStation 3 adds the ability to multitask in ways such as listening to stored audio files while surfing the web or looking at pictures.[15] The PlayStation 3 XMB supports a variety of file formats (audio, image, video). Because the PlayStation 3 is capable of running Linux, other formats can be played through the operating system, assuming the correct codec is present. In a separate demo Sony presented the "Marketplace" where users can buy and download music. The PS3 reserves 64 MB of RAM at all times for XMB functions.[citation needed]

The XMB's default background color changes depending on the current month of the year, and it changes brightness depending on the time of day. However, a later firmware revision (1.90; released July 23, 2007) allows users change the background of the XMB to display any photograph saved on the console's hard drive.[16] Firmware update 2.00 (released November 8, 2007) gives users the option of changing the colour of the default XMB theme's background and to apply various other themes. On December 6, 2007, Sony released the first themes with sound effects.[17]

Q-Games Ltd, a small development company based in Kyoto, Japan, developed the graphics technology behind the XMB, its stylized background, and the built-in music visualizers. The PlayStation 3 uses a version of the NetFront browser by Access Co. as its internal web browser. It is the same browser used in the PlayStation Portable (Sony-branded NetFront 2.81) with the same interface, menus and virtual keyboard. Sony has also collaborated with Stanford University to bring the Folding@home project to the PS3.[18] Once downloaded, the program can be configured to run when the system is idle or executed manually from the XMB.


Linux

Main article: Linux for PlayStation 3
Ubuntu Linux running on the PlayStation 3.
Wikibooks
Wikibooks
Wikibooks Linux Guide has a page concerning the
PlayStation 3

Sony has included an option in the XMB menu to install other operating systems.[19] Among other Linux distributions, Ubuntu, Fedora 8, Gentoo, Debian, and Yellow Dog have been run on the PS3.[20][21][22][23]

Sony currently implements a hypervisor restricting RSX access,[24] though the graphics are fast enough for emulation of some old systems. Linux has access to 6 of the 7 SPEs, and IBM provides an introduction to programming parallel applications on the PlayStation 3.

As of Linux kernel 2.6.21, the PlayStation 3 has official Linux support and does not require any special patching to function. An up to date Linux kernel source with all the latest PlayStation 3 bug fixes and improvements is listed here; and a frequently updated user friendly build (currently based on the Linux kernel 2.6.23) is also available.

Because we have plans for having Linux on board the PS3, we also recognize Linux programming activities… Other than game studios tied to official developer licenses, we had like to see various individuals participate in content creation for the PS3.

— Izumi Kawanishi, on the presence of Linux in the PS3.[25]

See also

Official PlayStation 3 System Software Update page

  • "Asia". • Australia • "Japan" (in Japanese). • "Korea" (in Korean). • New Zealand • United Kingdom • United States

Update History PlayStation.Blog Movie Trailers for PlayStation 3

References

  1. ^ http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate210.jhtml
  2. ^ http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate201.jhtml
  3. ^ http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate200.jhtml
  4. ^ http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate200.jhtml
  5. ^ http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate193.jhtml
  6. ^ http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate192.jhtml
  7. ^ http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate190.jhtml
  8. ^ http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate182.jhtml
  9. ^ http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate181.jhtml
  10. ^ http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate180.jhtml
  11. ^ http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate170.jhtml
  12. ^ http://au.playstation.com/support/ps3/faqs/systemupdate160.jhtml
  13. ^ "PS3 SACD FAQ". ps3sacd.com. Retrieved 2007-11-11.
  14. ^ http://www.gizmag.com/ps3-gets-divx-xvid-playback/8545/
  15. ^ "About XMB ([[XrossMediaBar]])". Sony Computer Entertainment. 2007. Retrieved 2006-11-10. {{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  16. ^ ?, ? (2007-07-24). "Firmware update 1.90". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved 2007-07-24. {{cite web}}: |last= has numeric name (help)
  17. ^ Official PS3 Themes have sound effects
  18. ^ Williams, David (2006-09-19). "PlayStation's serious side: Fighting disease". CNN News. Retrieved 2006-09-21.
  19. ^ "Install Other OS". PlayStation 3 User's Guide. Sony Computer Entertainment. 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-25.
  20. ^ Ubuntu Forums (2007-01-20). "HOWTO: Install Ubuntu on PS3 from Live CD". Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. pp. 1 of 22. Retrieved 2007-04-25. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  21. ^ "PS3 Linux Adventures". 2006. Retrieved 2007-04-25.
  22. ^ "Debian Live for PS3". Retrieved 2007-03-04.
  23. ^ Boyes, Emma (2006-11-27). "Yellow Dog Linux launches for PS3". GameSpot. Retrieved 2006-11-30.
  24. ^ "Linux Kernel Overview". Retrieved 2007-01-21.
  25. ^ Carless, Simon (2006-05-12). "E3: Kawanishi Talks Homebrew Linux PS3 Development". Gamasutra. Retrieved 2006-05-24.
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