PlayStation 3 System Software

• Improved system performance.

• Improved system performance.

• Improved system performance.

• Improved system performance.

• Discontinued support for Facebook® features in the system.

• Deterioration of stability (now stability has changed to version 2.00 of the system software using some functions.

• Improved stability of system software when using certain functions.

• Improved software stability when using some features.
• A code has been introduced that does not allow the use of new versions of optical drive emulators (Cobra ODE, E3 ODE PRO and others).
• Block receiving console ID (IDPS) through a proxy server.

• Improved stability of Playstation 3 format applications

• Improved stability of system software when using certain functions.

• Improved stability of Playstation 3 format applications
• A code has been introduced that does not allow the use of new versions of optical drive emulators (Cobra ODE, E3 ODE PRO and others).

• Improved stability of Playstation 3 format applications
• A code has been introduced that does not allow the use of optical drive emulators (Cobra ODE, E3 ODE PRO and others).

• Prizes
  • Now you can specify the group of players who can see your prizes. In addition, you can customize the display of prizes for each game.
• Settings
  • If you set [Settings]> [System Settings]> [Auto Update] to [Enabled], the PS3 system will perform the following operations, even if you are not a PlayStation Plus subscriber. When automatic updating is turned on, the PS3 system will start every day on its own at the time you specify, perform the following operations, and then turn off.
• Other
  • Download content purchased using other devices.
  • Download new versions of system software.
• Playstation network
  • The PlayStation Network is now called PSN.

• Prizes
  • Now you can hide the prize notification.
• System changes
  • After upgrading the system software to version 4.45, in some cases the XMB ™ menu (XrossMediaBar) was not displayed. This version of the system software corrects this error.

• System changes
  • Improved stability of the software when using some functions.

• Other
  • Update 4.40 adds the ability to download content purchased on the store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com online store on PS3. This feature has been available since May 2013. For more information, see ru.playstation.com.
• System changes
  • Improved stability of the software when using some functions.
• Wireless stereo headset
  • The wireless stereo headset (CECHYA-0080 / CECHYA-0086) and the stereo headset (CECHYA-0088) now support classic PlayStation 2 games downloaded from the PlayStation Store.

• System changes
  • Fixed a bug due to which the image on the screen sometimes froze in some games of the PlayStation 3 format.

• Network
  • Life with PlayStation® no longer starts automatically. This service is shutting down.
• A game
  • [SingStar] item has been added to the [Game] menu.
• Settings
  • In the [System Settings]> [System Language] menu, [Türkçe] has been added.
• Prize Collection
  • [Prize Collection] has been moved to the PlayStation®Network section of the XMB ™ menu.
  • Now the collection also includes prizes received on the PlayStation Vita system. You must be logged in with a Sony Entertainment Network account that the PS Vita system is associated with.
• PlayStation®Network
  • If you enter the PlayStation Network, your avatar and progress towards the next level will be displayed.

• Playstation network
  • The volume of cloud data storage has been increased to 1GB.

• System changes
  • Improved stability of the PlayStaion 3 software when using certain functions.

• Settings
  • In the menu [Settings]> [Energy Saving Settings]> [Auto Power Off], you can now set the time after which the system automatically turns off in the [Video / TV / Music / Photo] and [Games / Other Functions] modes.
• Games
  • In the [Game]> [Manage Saved Data (PS3 ™)] section, you can now select multiple saves at once, and then copy or delete them as a group.
• Wireless stereo headset
  • Now you can change the self-listening volume when using a wireless stereo headset (CECHYA-0080). From the [Settings] menu, select [Optional device settings]> [Audio device settings]> [Sidetone].
• Settings
  • Under [Date and Time Settings]> [Time Zone], the [Samoa Islands] item has been changed to [American Samoa] and [Independent State of Samoa].
• Other
  • The encryption key has been updated for AACS (anti-tampering system for Blu-ray Disc video content). If during playback of video from a BD (BD-ROM) a message appears stating that you need to update the encryption key, install the latest system software. In this case, the encryption key will be automatically updated.

• System changes
  • Improved stability of the software when using some functions.

• Settings
  • [Auto Setup] has been added as an option in the [Settings]> [Date and Time Settings] menu.
• Network
  • An Internet browser is better suited for displaying content.
• Other
  • [PlayStation®Network Account] is now called [Sony Entertainment Network Account].

• Settings
  • In the (System Settings) menu, the option [Delete Backup PS Vita Files] has been added.
  • Scaling and converting to movie format are now supported for Blu-ray Disc & trade (BDMV) content.
  • Now you can select the partitions you want to update using the [Settings]> [System Settings]> [Automatic Update] menu. The option is available only to PlayStation Plus subscribers.
  • The [English (UK)] and [Portuguese (Brazil)] languages ​​have been added to the [Settings]> [System Settings]> [System Language] menu.
• A game
  • Added [PS Vita Application Data Management] option.
• Playstation network
  • The [Privacy Settings] option has been added to the [Account Management] section.

• System changes
  • Improved the performance of a number of programs in the PlayStation®3 format.

• System changes
  • Improved playback quality using some programs for the PlayStation 3.

• In the XMB ™ menu (XrossMediaBar) the category "TV / Video Services" has appeared
  • Now you can access streaming video in the “TV / Video Services” section of the XMB menu. Some services require pre-installation of applications.
• Note
  • The icons used may vary depending on the country of use and the availability of the service.
  • Icons for some streaming video applications may appear in the “TV / Video Services” section, rather than in the “Video” section.
  • The “TV / Video Services” section does not appear in the XMB menu if you do not use such services.
  • To update the information on the services used, connect the PS3 system to the Internet.
• Automatic loading of saved data
  • You can set up automatic loading of new and changed saves for the PlayStation 3 in the “Network memory” section. The service is available only to PlayStation Plus subscribers.
• A photo
  • MPO files for 3D photos and wide-format snapshots are now displayed in the Photos and [Photo Gallery] sections.
• Playstation network
  • Added a new opportunity to share information about the latest PlayStation Store with your friends. Select [Recommend] on the detailed description page and forward the information.
• Video
  • * 3D Blu-ray Java ™ content (“BD-J”) is supported, so you can now enjoy BD-J content recorded on Blu-ray 3D ™ discs.
  • In addition, when playing Blu-ray 3D ™ * content, sound is output in DTS-HD format.
• Settings
  • Prize information can be constantly synchronized automatically with the server. The service is available only to PlayStation Plus subscribers.

• System changes
  • Improved system stability when working with PlayStation®3 content and network services.

• Game changes
  • The folder for saving minis format games has been renamed. Now it is called Stored Data Management (minis / PSP).
  • The update allows you to store saved PSP data in PlayStation®3 memory. The update prepares the system for playing PSP Remastered games.
• System changes
  • Improved system stability when performing some operations.

• Network changes
  • Update forces PSN subscribers to change their password
• Security
  • Added enhanced PlayStation®3 and PlayStation® Network security features.

• Add to Games
  • The “Cloud” save function has been added: now you can save game data on a remote server (only for PlayStation® Plus subscribers). Each subscriber is provided with 150 MB or 1000 slots for saving games, whichever comes first.
• Security
  • Added improved security system. Bootloader changed: now it is called LV 0.2

• System changes
  • Added security update.

• System changes
  • RTE Player is available for the Irish region.
  • Completely removed all methods of hacking and downgrade consoles using USB devices.

• System changes
  • You can add trophy information to your Facebook page .
  • Players may report spam in messages.
  • Disabled support for non-licensed Sony USB media.
  • 3D support for Blu-ray movies.

• System changes
  • The changes introduced by the update are aimed at improving the protection of system software.

• Main functions of updating system software version 3.41
  • Featured products are now displayed on the product details page on the PlayStation Store.
  • A list of recommended products is based on a variety of information, including your purchase history.
• Note:
  • Featured product display will be available by the end of July.

• Go to the PlayStation®Network "area in Photo Gallery
  • [PlayStation®Network Area] has been added to the [Photo Gallery] menu. You can now use Photo Gallery to view photos from your Facebook® or Picasa ™ digital photo albums. You can also share photos from your Photo Gallery with your PlayStation Network friends.
• Video editor and downloader
  • Using the features of the editor and the downloader, you can edit the materials stored on your PS3’s hard drive and upload them to Facebook or YouTube ™.

Facebook is a network service that allows you to communicate and share materials with a wide variety of people. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of Google Inc.

• Settings
  • Added [Deep Color Output (HDMI)] to the [Screen Settings] menu.
  • [Auto Update] option has been added to the [System Settings] menu. This setting is available exclusively to PlayStation Plus users.
  • [Auto Power Off] in the [Power Save Settings] menu is set to the default value [After 2 hours].
• Photo
  • Now in [Photo Gallery] you can print a photo.
  • Now in [Photo Gallery] you can delete the photo.
• Friends
  • You can view a friend’s prize collection by clicking on his avatar.
• Other
  • You can also rate products purchased from the PlayStation Store on a five-point scale.
  • Improved the function of the built-in clock, taking into account leap years.

• Settings
  • Now you can select [PC] under [Remote Play Settings]> [Register Device]. This function is used to remotely control the PS3 system using future VAIO PC models. Details will be announced on the VAIO official website at vaio.eu/playstation in May 2010.
  • The [Bitstream (direct)] and [Bitstream (mixed)] options have been added to the [Video Settings]> [Output Format (Digital Optical) BD Audio] section.
  • Added support for games with stereo mode. At the time of the release of this system software update, games for the PlayStation 3 system with stereo mode support were not yet released. The schedule for the release of games with stereo mode support will be published later. If your TV supports stereo, then when changing the video output settings, you can set the screen size. Follow the on-screen instructions to change these settings.
• A game
  • Now you can sort the prizes by the name of the game or by the date of receipt.
  • The names of the prizes that you have not yet received are now displayed as [Hidden prize] instead of [???].

• Settings
  • The functions [Install another system] and [Priority system] are excluded.
• Other
  • Improved playback quality of some formats of PlayStation® materials downloaded (paid or free) in PlayStation®Store.
  • An update has been added that fixes the vulnerability of system software when playing MP4 video files.

• Data transfer
  • Now, with an Ethernet cable, you can transfer data from the hard drive of one PS3 system to another.
• minis
  • Now your game system supports the minis games category - you can download games of this category in the PlayStation Store from December 17, 2009.

• Display photos in a grid
  • Thumbnails of photos in the [Photos] section are now lined up on a grid.
• The ability to add links to Facebook
  • Now you can publish information about your prizes and games purchased in the PlayStation Store on your Facebook page.

Facebook is a powerful communication resource that also allows you to share content with other people. For more information, see facebook.com. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

• Settings
  • Now, by selecting the [Restore Defaults] menu item, you can also delete the user ID and password to log into the PlayStation Network
  • Added [Polish] to the [System Settings]> [System Language] menu section
• Friends
  • Now you can change the background color of the screen of your profile

• System changes
  • This update version fixes a version 3.00 update bug that caused the PS3 system to freeze when playing Uncharted: Drake's Fortune ™, PlayStation 3 format software.

• System changes
  • After the start of the system, the inscription [What's New?] Appears next to the icons, which describes the change in the firmware
  • The status indicator is added to the very top of the screen and shows the online status of the user, the number of friends on the network and unread messages.
  • The loading indicator has been replaced by a watch.
  • Increased font size and icons.
  • Changed the default theme.
  • Support for new avatars to download.
  • Controller charge indicator has moved.
  • Copy / paste functionality increased.
  • New logo when loading the console.
• Additions to Settings
  • Support for dynamic themes.

• System changes
  • The playback quality of the software for the PlayStation 3 has been improved.

• Friends
  • The display order of friends in the list has changed. Now at the top of the list are those users from whom you expect confirmation of your invitation.
  • The maximum size of message attachments has been increased to 3 MB.
• Network
  • Now the Internet browser supports Polish, Greek, Czech, Slovak and Turkish.
  • Now you can copy the text from the browser and paste it where necessary.
  • [Copy Address of This Page] and [Copy Address of This Link] are added to the list of options in the [File] menu of the browser in viewing mode.
  • К возможностям браузера в режиме просмотра добавлена опция [Безопасность браузера]. Список сайтов, предоставляющих услуги веб-фильтрации, ранее находившийся в меню [Закладки], теперь можно найти по этой ссылке.
• A game
  • Стало гораздо легче искать в сети Интернет информацию о программном обеспечении для вашей PlayStation®3 или приобретать игры в PlayStation®Store. Выберите значок игры в списке, а затем щелкните на ссылке [Поиск в Интернете] в меню настройки, чтобы запустить поиск по названию игры.
• Customization
  • В разделе [Настройка музыки] появилась опция настройки [Dynamic Normalizer].
• Текстовый чат
  • Теперь вы можете обмениваться текстовыми сообщениями с людьми, включенными в ваш список друзей, вне зависимости от того, играют они в данный момент в одну игру с вами или нет.

• PlayStation®Network
  • Теперь вы можете войти в магазин PlayStation®Store, не имея учётной записи Sony Entertainment Network.
• Video
  • Теперь вы можете воспроизводить видеофайлы в формате DivX 3.11
• Photo Gallery
  • Теперь вы можете использовать новое приложение Photo Gallery, которое выводит просмотр фотографий на новый уровень. С помощью Photo Gallery вы можете группировать фотографии различными способами и создавать список воспроизведения выбранных фотографий. Также вы можете выбрать фрагмент фотографии для каждого создаваемого списка воспроизведения.

• Network
  • Интернет-браузер теперь поддерживает полноэкранное изображение в Adobe® Flash® Player

• Системные изменения
  • Качество воспроизведения некоторых форматов программного обеспечения PlayStation 3 улучшено
  • Изменена функция ввода текста при использовании экранной клавиатуры, клавиатуры USB или клавиатуры Bluetooth® в некоторых форматах программного обеспечения PlayStation 3
  • Изменения также коснулись функции, препятствующей правильному отображению видеофайлов, записанных в 59.94 Гц на некоторых телевизионных моделях

• Friends
  • Теперь вы можете просматривать данные о последних зарегистрировавшихся друзьях из вашего списка друзей (Если дата и время установлены неправильно в разделе [Дата и время] меню «Настройки» > [Настройки даты и времени], эти данные могут не отображаться)
• PlayStation®Network
  • В PlayStation®Store изменен внешний вид кнопок [View Downloads] и [View Cart], добавлена кнопка [Redeem Codes]
  • Способ отключения автоматического входа и выхода в/из PlayStation®Network изменен
• Network
  • В [Интернет Браузер] добавлена поддержка плейера Adobe® Flash® Player 9
• A game
  • Добавлен параметр [Sync with Server] в разделе [Trophy Collection].
  • Нажав кнопку PS во время игры в PlayStation 3, вы можете просмотреть сведения из списка [Settings and Connection Status List], доступного в меню [Network Settings].(Для некоторого ПО формата PlayStation 3 данная функция недоступна)
  • Now you can configure the PS3 system so that it shuts down automatically when downloading or installing any materials or programs is completed. This function is available when you turn off the system through the menu items [Users]> [Turn Off System] while downloading or installing any materials.
• System parameters
  • The [BD / DVD Settings] menu item has been renamed to [Video Settings].
  • In the [Video Settings] section, the [Cinema Conversion] and [Upscale] parameters are renamed to [BD / DVD Cinema Conversion] and [BD / DVD Upscaler] respectively. Added parameters
  • [Sequential Playback] and [50 Hz Video Output] in the [Video Settings] section
  • Added [DivX® VOD Registration Code] in the [System Settings] section. Use this registration code and register your PS3 system so that you can play video files compatible with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) system service
  • Added [Power Save Settings] option in Settings menu. To reduce power consumption, the PS3 system and wireless controllers can be set to turn off automatically after a period of inactivity.
  • In the menu item [Accessory Settings]> [Audio Device Settings], the method for reconnecting Bluetooth® devices has been changed.
  • In the menu item [Accessory Settings]> [Keyboard Type], you can now select from the following keyboard types: [German Keyboard (Switzerland)], [French Keyboard (Canada)] and [French Keyboard (Switzerland)].
  • In the keyboard layout [German Keyboard], the Y and Z keys are swapped first and the Q and A keys are second.
  • In the menu item [Printer Settings]> [Printer Selection], you can now select a network printer. You can also select HP printers using the [HP] option. * PlayStation®Network
  • Changed the design of the account creation screens under [Sign Up for PlayStation®Network] and the menu under [Account Management]

• System changes
  • The update supports from the PlayStation Store for Japan. Users in the SCEE region do not need to make this update. If you still upgrade, it will not harm your system.

• System changes
  • Improved playback quality of PlayStation 3 and PlayStation format software.

• System changes
  • Added support for DualShock 3 controller

• Network
  • Improved connection stability

• System changes
  • Improved compatibility with games from PlayStation®2

• Adding to Settings
  • Added wallpaper function in theme settings
  • Chinese Simplified Character Support
• Multimedia extension
  • Added support for AVCHD video format
• Disk
  • Support for audio CDs with upsampling.
  • The ability to eject a disk using the controller.
• A game
  • Added the ability to sort saved games.

• Multimedia extension
  • Added support for video format AVC High Profile ( H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC )

• Additions to Settings
  • Improved RGB full range setting in the Display Settings submenu
• System changes
  • Improved stability in games with PlayStation®2 network connection support

• System changes
  • Added the ability to use the Remote Play function via the Internet (a broadband Internet connection is required, as well as PSP software should be 3.50 and higher).
• Media changes
  • Ability to print images via USB compatible printers (some HP , Epson , Canon models are supported)
  • Added the ability to process images (a function that allows you to increase the required portion of the image and crop it)
  • Added a new type of slideshow
• Disk Support Changes
  • Added the ability to increase the size of a standard DVD video to 1080p
  • Added the ability to reduce the size of Blu-ray video to 720p
  • Added ability to change send information about Audio CD and send it to AMG
  • Ability to play Blu-ray video at a frequency of 24 Hz
• Game changes
  • Upscaling images of PS1 / PS2 games
  • Ability to copy Save Data in PS / PS2 format from the built-in Memory Card system to the original via the Memory Card adapter
  • Improved backward compatibility with PS / PS2 games on models that do not have Emotion Engine
• System changes
  • Added DLNA compatibility
  • Changed HDMI driver versions to fix flashing problems when displaying images on Westinghouse 1080p LCD TVs
  • XvYCC color space support

• Game changes
  • Added the ability to download original PlayStation® games from the PlayStation® Store.
  • Added Ramble function in USB accessories during playback of PlayStation®2 software.
  • Saved PlayStation® format data can now be used on both PSP and PS3.
  • Improved backward compatibility with PS / PS2 games on models that lack the Emotion Engine .

• Additions to Settings
  • Added Remote Play function on 20 gb models (only with internet connection)
  • Bluetooth headset support
• Disk Support Changes
  • Added support for BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Recordable Erasable) v3.0 playback
• Game Changes
  • The first firmware to support emulation of PS1 / PS2 games for the PAL version of the console
• System changes
  • Added function Folding @ home .
  • A background download function has been added, in which it is possible to download content from the Internet and at the same time use other PS3 functions.
  • Added a QWERTY keyboard on a standard PlayStation® on-screen keyboard.

• Multimedia extension
  • Added the ability to use individual icons in the Photo menu
• System changes
  • Added support for USB webcams

• Game changes
  • Enhanced support for PlayStation®2 format software titles

• Game changes
  • Graphic errors in several games of the PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format have been fixed
• System changes
  • Edi function added (only in Japanese versions of the console)

• Game changes
  • Improved online game functionality

• Game changes
  • You can use the system’s hard drive for PlayStation® 2 software (20GB and 60GB models only)
  • Improved compatibility with PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format games

• Game changes
  • Added USB device compatibility for PlayStation®2 format games (20GB and 60GB models only)

• System changes
  • Added PlayStation® Network account management feature

• System changes
  • The PlayStation® Network network service and the “Remote Play” function have been added (“Remote Play” for connecting PSP and PS3 via Wi-Fi network)