PS3 Firmware Update Adds Blu-ray 3D support

[nsane.forums]

Sony began pushing out a firmware update for the PlayStation 3 that will allow the consoles to play 3D Blu-ray Disc titles.

Users will still require a 3D-compatible television to enjoy 3D content, but with the feature becoming increasingly common on high-end sets the number of people with the necessary equipment is growing. Sony hopes to sell 2.5 million 3D-equipped TV sets this year and has plans to gradually expand the technology from high-end to mid-market sets.

The update, which takes the firmware to version 3.50, will be presented to users of Internet-connected PlayStation 3 consoles next time they switch on their console and can be downloaded and installed through the PS3's "settings" menu.

Sony has sold more than 35 million PlayStation 3 consoles worldwide, which far exceeds the number of 3D-compatible Blu-ray Disc players sold since they've only been on the market a few months.

The addition of Blu-ray Disc 3D support follows the introduction on the console in June of support for 3D gaming. At that time Sony began offering some simple 3D games via the online PlayStation Store.

3D movies are already coming to market. Titles include Sony's "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" and "Open Season." Other titles include "Ice Age," "Monsters vs Aliens," and "Disney's A Christmas Carol" with more on the way this year.

The firmware update brings at least two other features.

One is better integration between games and Facebook. Developers will now be able to create games that have greater interaction with the popular social networking site. For example, users could be able to access Facebook and pull in user names, uploaded photos and friends lists from the site.

The second new feature will make it easier for users to report inappropriate messages send to them via the PS3's PlayStation Network messaging system. The options menu in the friends category will now include an option to report a message.

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[nsane.forums]

Sony has a problem with unauthorized, third-party controllers. You see, they could explode. They are very dangerous things. The latest update for the PlayStation 3 adds support for 3D Blu-ray playback, but it also removes support for these contraband devices. There is a slight problem with this, however, as gamers are upset that many devices no longer work with their hardware.

The affected hardware? Adaptors allowing PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 controllers to work on the hardware, as well as some devices that connect via USB. There are two possibilities here: Sony no longer wants these devices to work properly, or this is a bug that will be fixed with (sigh) future updates.

Another interesting tidbit: to play 3D Blu-ray discs you'll be forced to use lossy audio. "When playing back a 3D BD with a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, the PS3 will output DTS," Blu-ray.com reports. "When playing back a 3D BD with a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack, the PS3 will output Dolby Digital. This affects both PCM output and bitstreaming (available on slim consoles only)." It's hard to get too upset about this one: the PlayStation 3 continues to improve and adapt as a Blu-ray player, and only audiophiles will notice the change in audio, much less care.

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[bashar]

i didn't update since FW 3.41

If you want to jailbreak your PS3 : DON"T UPDATE FURTHER THAN FW 3.41

Sony has been taking hits from the scene this past month

i'll take the jailbreak over 3D + Move combined anytime

Sorry sony :lol:

[bashar]

i will be getting a PS3 soon basher teach me how 2 jailbreak it mmmm k tia<> :) peace-

Sure , Do u have nokia N900 or iphone 2G,3G or Ipod 1G ?!

then you can do it for free , otherwise u have to purchase the psjailbreak dongle which costs about 100US

dont panic there are pretty cheep clones of it like psgroove ^_^

make sure the device is on FW 3.41 before u buy it :lol: