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PlayStation Vita Firmware Update Incoming, Improves Software Stability

Ravi Sinha — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:28:07 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment has announced a firmware update for its PlayStation Vita handheld. Version 2.06 will reportedly improve “system software stability with some features” and…well, that’s it really.

Check out the official tweet below. That’s really it – or at least as much as Sony is willing to tell us.

Heads up – PS Vita v2.06 software update coming soon, will improve system software stability for some features.

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) March 11, 2013

It’s an interesting bit of news because of the lack of anything interesting. With a price cut and improved sales in Japan, you’d think Sony would be taking more steps to make its handheld better. More games, XMB – anything. Regardless, firmware updates are nothing new and this should at best be taken with a “meh”.

The PlayStation Vita was released in Japan in December 2011 but reached North America and Europe in February 2012. Hard to believe it’s already been a year with the PS Vita, but there it is. The expensive launch price initially stifled it, and it currently suffers from a lack of exclusives and must-play games.

New 3DS firmware update allows you to record 3D videos

Shubhankar Parijat — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:39:55 +0000

Nintendo announced during their TGS presser that they will be adding a firmware update to the 3DS very soon, and that it will give players the ability to record 3D videos with your 3DS camera(s).

The update also includes an update to the 3DS eShop, and an update for the Mii Plaza (via Andriasang).

Nintendo announced that “new experiences for people who have conquered all the StreetPass challenges in StreetPass Mii Plaza” were on their way to the 3DS as well.

Nintendo gave a lot more shocking info earlier today: Monster Hunter 4 was announced as a 3DS exclusive, details on the add-on slide pad were given, and a lot more, like release dates, screens, details and videos for upcoming 3DS games. See all those updates here.

PS3 Firmware 3.40 Upgrade Details Inside

Shubhankar Parijat — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:38:28 +0000

Sony announced that they will be releasing the PS3 firmware upgrade 3.40 soon, adding full functionality of PlayStation Plus. PlayStation Plus launched yesterday, which means the firmware upgrade will be here soon.

The update also adds the ability to browse, share and comment on photos online via Facebook and Picasa Web Album, edit and upload videos from your PS3 directly to Facebook or YouTube and rate PSN content.

Here are the full details of the update:

1. PlayStation Plus: PlayStation Network users will be able to purchase membership to PlayStation Plus; a new subscription service on the PlayStation Network that provides you with new options to expand and enhance your gaming experience and enable you to gain an exclusive set of features and content. Friendly reminder, all of you PlayStation Network users will continue to have free access to PlayStation Network’s unmatched and expanding suite of new and exclusive features while PlayStation Plus subscribers will gain access to an exclusive and expanding set of gaming features, content and functionality.

2. Photo Gallery: A new network based photo sharing feature is now available on the Photo Gallery. The enhancement allows you to upload, browse and comment on photos on Facebook and Picasa Web Album. You can also opt to share your photos between your PlayStation Network friends as well as print photos from Photo Gallery.

3. Video Editor & Uploader: Video Editor and Uploader is a new function found on the XrossMediaBar (XMB), which enables you to edit, save and upload video files stored on the PS3 system to sites such as Facebook or YouTube.

4. Five Star Rating Support: Users can rate the PlayStation Store content they have purchased with one to five star ratings.

5. Power Save Settings: The default setting for PS3 System Auto-Off will be set at 2 hours, providing you with additional power save options and further improving power save features on the PS3 system.

In addition to the latest features introduced in PS3 system software update (v3.40), a separate, new PlayStation Network application on Facebook.com will be made available. This builds upon what was previously launched with Trophies and the ability to publish purchases from the PlayStation Store. Now you can further integrate your PlayStation Network and Facebook accounts with this new application. The application allows you to display your PlayStation Network profile on your Facebook account, find out which of your Facebook friends have a PSN account and send them a PlayStation Network friend request, view your PSN friends’ online status and add the PlayStation Network application tab to your Facebook user profile.