PS3 update 1.80, and psp update 3.50

**Accordion** · May 23rd, 2007, 16:20

from:http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Cont...2&NewsAreaID=2

Press Releases

23/05/2007 09:49
PS3 Firmware Version 1.80 Announced

Latest PLAYSTATION 3 Firmware Update Provides PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and DVD Upscaling

Remote Play on PSP (PlayStation Portable) via the Internet and DLNA transfer of media content also enabled

London, 24 May 2007 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced today availability of the latest version of the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) firmware. Version 1.80 features upscaling of PlayStation® and PlayStation 2 games, and DVD movies up to full 1080p HD resolution when viewed on a compatible HD TV set.

The capability to upscale DVDs to HD quality is a feature normally only associated with top range DVD players, and its inclusion in the latest firmware upgrade now allows PS3 owners with an existing DVD collection to dramatically enhance the viewing pleasure of their DVD collection when viewed through a compatible HD TV set1. Not only can DVD movies be enhanced to full 1080p HD quality but so too will PlayStation 2 and PlayStation games be upscaled to provide much improved gaming pleasure.

In a comprehensive update to PS3’s already impressive capabilities, Version 1.80 also allows users to enjoy Remote Play on their PSP across the internet, allowing them to access their PS3 anywhere in the world where a broadband internet connection is available2.

Version 1.80 also allows users on a home network to seamlessly view and play rich media content such as images, music and video on their PS3, that is stored on their DLNA3 enabled devices such as PCs and laptops elsewhere in the house, reinforcing PS3’s credentials as a home entertainment hub that truly deserves pride of place in the Living Room.

A host of other enhancements include the ability to print photo images stored on PS3’s hard disk or inserted storage media to a selection of Epson printers.

PS3 owners will be able to upgrade their PS3 with the latest Version 1.80 firmware from 24th May 2007.

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Notes

1. DVD-ROM (including DVD Video content) can only be upscaled with HDMI compatible TV sets.

2. Use of Remote Play requires a powered up PS3 with Version 1.80 as well as PSP firmware version 3.50 which will be available at the end of May.

3. DLNA – Digital Living Network Alliance. For more info on DLNA, please see http://www.dlna.org/en/consumer/home

**NoQuarter** · May 23rd, 2007, 16:49

wow,that almost tempts me to upgrade one of my 3 psp's

**blackrave** · May 23rd, 2007, 17:07

Superb news for PS3 owners. It's just getting better and better non-stop. I need to get a PS3 soon! As I only own a PSP, the PSP update isn't that big to me. But Remote Play through the Internet sounds really neat.

Thanks for the news (I came here to post it myself, though.

)!

**Accordion** · May 23rd, 2007, 17:28

i cant reallt see the point of remote play... the console cant do anything else while its in remote play mode, so it would be a huge waste of power to leave it on while you go away.

a future update should allow F@H to start up much faster, so it could be used in short bursts rather than need to be loaded like a game.

**808** · May 23rd, 2007, 17:38

I bet all those people who said that Sony were stupid for the removal of the Emotion Engine are kicking themselves now.

**kaffie** · May 23rd, 2007, 17:56

Originally Posted by 808

I bet all those people who said that Sony were stupid for the removal of the Emotion Engine are kicking themselves now.

lol

and i have a pain free arse :P

**F9zDark** · May 23rd, 2007, 18:44

I don't know if this coming to the US or Japan, Joystiq said, rather definitively, thats its for European consoles.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has just announced the list of features included in the PlayStation 3's 1.8 firmware update, currently scheduled for release tomorrow, May 24th, on European consoles.