Update: The firware update is now live. After the unfortunate attack on the PlayStation Network, Sony took the Store and services offline to try and find out the true extent of the intrusion. With PSN user details stolen, unknown individuals managed to steal the passwords of up to 77 million accounts, so to ensure that [...]
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[Update] New PSP Firmware Announced, Will Also Cause Password Changing Confusion
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011Firmware 3.61 Now Live, But PSN Still Down
Saturday, May 14th, 2011With the PlayStation Network down, gamers have been anxiously awaiting any news/update on the PSN status. Sony have now released the newest firmware for the PlayStation 3, firmware 3.61, that will get people ready for the network’s return.
Sony Re-releases PS3 Firmware 3.56
Friday, February 4th, 2011It seems that with nearly every firmware update on the PS3, there arises some sort of issue, whether it be a purely coincidental product of gamer paranoia or an actual technical problem. Firmware 3.56 hit a little over a week ago, and with it came some bugs, one to be exact.
PS3 Firmware 3.56 Is Now Live: Takes Shot At Hacks, Doesn’t Work
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011A new PlayStation 3 Firmware is now live. This is a minor security patch, so don’t expect any major new features to be included. Though, this may be a blow to all of the recent hacks, homebrew and piracy concerns.
PSP Firmware 6.37 Now Available
Thursday, January 20th, 2011Eric Lampel, VP of Network Operations at Sony has revealed that a new update, v6.37, will be releasing soon.
Sony Responds to Recent Hacks
Thursday, January 6th, 2011As you might have heard by now, the PS3 has been hacked. A group of hackers have reconstructed the tools needed to sign code the same way Sony would, making unofficial software appear to be legitimate Sony-signed code. Directly after, GeoHot — best known for hacking the iPhone — released the PS3′s root key to [...]
PS3 Firmware 3.55 Now Available for Download
Monday, December 6th, 2010It’s been a while since we last saw an update for our PlayStation 3s, but it looks as if one is available right now for us to download.
Skype May be in the Cards for the PS3
Monday, October 25th, 2010Skype has been available on the PSP for just under two years now, which has left many wondering why the service isn’t available on the PS3.
Best Buy Charging $30 to Update PS3 Firmware
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010It’s no secret that retail outlets make their most revenue off of a combination of used media sales, warranty, upgrade services. One such retailer that has delved into each of these services is the major electronics reseller, Best Buy. After releasing their own video games magazine, exclusive pre-order deals, and diving into used games sales, [...]
Do You Have a Counterfeit PS3 Controller?
Saturday, September 25th, 2010Read about how to tell if you’re Dualshock 3 is counterfeit and according to Sony, could possibly explode!
PS3 Firmware 3.50 Restricts Unlicensed Controllers
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010With each new PlayStation 3 software revision, features are both added and removed as the platform holder sees fit. From the removal of the “otherOS” functionality to the introduction of PlayStation Network Trophies, it is clear that the PS3 experience is abundantly transformed now compared to the release. However, it has not all been fun [...]
PS3 Firmware Update 3.42 Now Live; Kills Exploits [Update]
Monday, September 6th, 2010A surprise firmware update, system software 3.42 has now hit the PlayStation 3 and is available for download now.
PS3 3D Blu-Ray Update Now Planned for October
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Earlier today at Sony’s IFA press conference in Berlin, Sony revealed some rather disappointing news regarding the PlayStation 3 and a planned firmware update enabling 3D Blu-Ray playback…
Firmware 3.41 Issues Resolved
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010Last week, Sony released firmware 3.41 for the PlayStation 3, which enabled suggested downloads in the PlayStation Store. While many users downloaded and updated without much of an issue, others who were upgrading their hard drives or updating on a system that did not have 3.40 installed were having problems. A fix seems to have [...]
PS3 Firmware 3.41 Update Causing HDD Problems?
Friday, July 30th, 2010Sony recently released firmware 3.41 on the PlayStation 3, which enabled suggested downloads on the PS Store. However, it may have caused some users troubles when upgrading their system…
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