PS3 system update

msmalls74 · 19 Apr 2007 at 08:14

Just turned on the PS3 this morning and theres an update to version 1.70 (now downloading). Nothing on Sony site so far but have found this.

In what may turn out to be quite a major update, Sony has just released a new firmware upgrade for the PlayStation 3, taking it to version 1.70.

Key new features supposedly included (more on that shortly) are the ability to play original PlayStation software downloaded from the PlayStation Store on your PS3, vibration support for PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games (assuming a compatible peripheral is plugged in), and the ability to transfer PlayStation savegames from the PS3 to the PSP, allowing players to continue their game while mobile.

In principle, some very useful updates, even though it's still a little unclear thus far how Sony is planning to actually deliver vibration in emulated games. Being able to take your game with you and keep playing is sure to keep gamers entertained.

However, not all is peaches and cream. Some comments around the place apparently suggest that you still need to have a PSP plugged in to download PlayStation games in the first place. While the optimist may say this is just an oversight soon to be fixed in another firmware update, the pessimist could argue that it's a case of forced cross-sell - if you want to play PlayStation games from the PlayStation Store on your PS3, Sony says, "Go buy a PSP."

Anyone got a PSP to confirm this?

Darkaber · 19 Apr 2007 at 08:20

Downloading now, Must be a bit of a size its taking me a while to get it.

<Dubz> · 19 Apr 2007 at 08:22

Yeah i just got the update, doesn't really mean to much to me, the web browsing works quite well though as i'm posting this from my Ps3

Darkaber · 19 Apr 2007 at 08:24

While im still downloading this does anyone know if you can now change the background?

msmalls74 · 19 Apr 2007 at 08:26

Seems like at the moment there is only PSP PS1 games in the US/ japan Stores these require you to attach a PSP to the console to download them. This is prob due to the fact the games are for the PSP. Perhaps in todays update Europe will have there own PS1 games to buy that dont need a PSP (maybe wishful thinking).

ic1male · 19 Apr 2007 at 08:45

So how do you connect a DualShock 2 to the PS3 so you can get rumble?

Darkaber · 19 Apr 2007 at 08:50

ic1male said:
So how do you connect a DualShock 2 to the PS3 so you can get rumble?

you cant until they bring out the ps2 adapter or a new ps3 rumble pad

msmalls74 · 19 Apr 2007 at 08:50

ic1male said:
So how do you connect a DualShock 2 to the PS3 so you can get rumble?

I know you can buy a PS2 controller to PS3 adaptor for £3.99 (dont think i can link it sorry) but i wondered if one of the PC to PS2 adaptors would work also?

L33 · 19 Apr 2007 at 09:14

Kotaku said:
* You can now download PlayStation format software from the PlayStation Store and play it on the PS3 system.

* You can now use saved data for PlayStation format software on the PSP system.

* You can now use the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 format software.

What a crap update. Come on sony fix the real problems and start putting some basic features in that are actually useful :mad:

Darkaber · 19 Apr 2007 at 09:16

Yeah i agree they seem to be consertrating on there ps1/ps2 things way to much when i want to see more put into the PSN.

McManicMan · 19 Apr 2007 at 09:19

Darkaber said:
Yeah i agree they seem to be consertrating on there ps1/ps2 things way to much when i want to see more put into the PSN.

while it isn't really that usefull, at least we get it now and don't have to wait 6 months for it like the twice yearly updates from LIVE

Darkaber · 19 Apr 2007 at 09:22

McManicMan said:
while it isn't really that usefull, at least we get it now and don't have to wait 6 months for it like the twice yearly updates from LIVE

Thats true

msmalls74 · 19 Apr 2007 at 09:25

McManicMan said:
while it isn't really that usefull, at least we get it now and don't have to wait 6 months for it like the twice yearly updates from LIVE

I was thinking that, seems to be an update a month so far!! At least there sorting some of the issues out albeit not the ones we may all want doing. Anyone know when the BC list website is updated? as this update has made some more games work.

L33 · 19 Apr 2007 at 09:26

McManicMan said:
while it isn't really that usefull, at least we get it now and don't have to wait 6 months for it like the twice yearly updates from LIVE

Difference is that the 360 updates usually contain some useful features and/or fixes.....

I4U News said:
(link to article)The new firmware lets you at least enjoy force feedback on Playstation 2 games. You cannot connect a PS2 controller to the Playstation 3 as it does not support the interface and only accepts USB controllers.

wedgie · 19 Apr 2007 at 09:41

L33 said:
Difference is that the 360 updates usually contain some useful features and/or fixes.....

As well they should for the time we have to wait for them.

McManicMan · 19 Apr 2007 at 09:52

L33 said:
The new firmware lets you at least enjoy force feedback on Playstation 2 games. You cannot connect a PS2 controller to the Playstation 3 as it does not support the interface and only accepts USB controllers.

yes you can

rp2000 · 19 Apr 2007 at 09:58

McManicMan said:
yes you can

I have one of these adaptors that is an own brand off a purple place, bought ages ago for PC. I assume these are the same adaptors you get to make PS2 controllers work on PC (I bought one to use an old dualshock pad on my PC but never got around to it).

rp2000

JUMPURS · 19 Apr 2007 at 09:59

L33 said:
What a crap update. Come on sony fix the real problems and start putting some basic features in that are actually useful

Just curious, what are you wanting? I know a lot of people where moaning before that they couldn't play the PSX titles unless they had a PSP, now you can.
What are the 'real problems'? The only one i know if is the 1080i issue, which probably applies to about 3 people in the UK anyway.

FrankJH · 19 Apr 2007 at 10:00

L33 said:
Difference is that the 360 updates usually contain some useful features and/or fixes.....

Another difference is that its unlikely to break as many consoles hahahaha

In all seriousness though - I dont see an issue with PS1 downloads being locked to only those with a PSP , PS2 games dont look great (through no fault of their own, just inherrant better & larger displays making it look worse) PS1 games would look even worse . PSP screen is ideal for this software.

I know it can be argued that the user should have the choice to try - but shouldnt the developer/licence holder have the ultimate say in what their product looks like etc?

Im not saying Sony are definitely correct but its a hard one to call

L33 · 19 Apr 2007 at 10:28

JUMPURS said:
Just curious, what are you wanting?

Just off the top of my head
- Ability to read/reply/send messages to and from friends in game
- Ability to view friends list in game (and see what they're playing etc)
- Private chat support that works regardless of what each person is playing, just like 360
- Support for listening to your own mp3s etc while in game (a la 360)
- Ability to join a friends game straight from the XMB
- Ability to choose XMB background colour or set custom wallpaper like PSP
- More and/or custom avatars (admit, the existing ones are dire)
- Ability to play media (mp3/video etc) from a network share/location and or streaming from a PC
- Better file management (why do I have to put videos in a 'VIDEO' folder etc etc, why can I not just browse the drive)
- Scaling for bluray/dvds to 720p (does not affect me but affects a lot of people I know)
- Better PS2 game emulation. It sucks at the moment and the IQ is terrible