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New PlayStation 3 firmware improves AVC playback, backwards compatibility

Sony Computer Entertainment has released a new firmware update for the PlayStation 3, bringing it up to version 1.82.

The update brings with it only a pair of publicized additions. New for 1.82 is support for playback of AVC High Profile (H.264/MPEG-4) format video, a high image quality encoding method used by Blu-ray Discs and other media, has been added.

“Hopefully this update is moving us closer to the audio playback features many of you commented about,” wrote Eric Lempel, director of PlayStation Network operations. “We’re continuing to evaluate and improve things across the board, including PS2 software compatibility. Thanks for all of your support and feedback, keep it coming!”

Also improved is the system backwards compatibility with original PlayStation and PlayStation 2 titles, though Sony makes no mention of which titles specifically were addressed. Instead, Sony recommends gamers looking to play legacy games on the PS3 to refer to the backwards compatibility database.

The new firmware is considered an incremental update following the major additions from the 1.80 software, which added PSone, PS2 and DVD upscaling to 1080p.

A 1.81 update was also released following the 1.80, adding an RGB Full Range setting for HDMI users and improving network connection stability used for some online PlayStation 2 games.

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Hooray for progress
By Legolias24 on 6/29/2007 9:09:21 AM , Rating: 2
Good on you Sony, keep the updates coming. Too bad I've got my console packed up in preparation for a move this weekend, otherwise I'd download this update. :P

- Legolias




RE: Hooray for progress
By JimFear on 6/29/2007 9:59:43 AM , Rating: 3
Oh my, you're missing out on the resistance servers going global and the new map pack too! :)

Nice one Sony, bring on the next big update!


RE: Hooray for progress
By Chris Peredun on 6/29/2007 9:45:09 PM , Rating: 2
Global RFOM servers? I can finally play against my friends/foes in the UK and Japan?

All I have to say about that is "It's about time!"


woot
By michal1980 on 6/29/07, Rating: 0
RE: woot
By ATC on 6/29/2007 12:47:03 PM , Rating: 2
I never used to be a fan of console updates but so far I've been happy with the pace and quality of the updates for the PS3. No bricking of the console and they've added some good useful features with each update and promise much more...


RE: woot
By Borkil on 6/29/2007 1:24:36 PM , Rating: 2
I'm a little annoyed because my console was bricked due to the updates and it took the customer service people forever to realize that it was their fault and not me dumping water or something worse in it. But after my new console arrived I'm glad it hasn't failed and it wasn't too long of a wait. Keep updating!


RE: woot
By ATC on 6/29/2007 6:27:17 PM , Rating: 2
Sorry to hear that. This is the first I've heard of any PS3s failing due to an update. Glad they sorted you out though.


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