Hot off the press is this release from Sony about Firmware 1.8 for the PlayStation 3, out tomorrow, May 24th!
After all the hoo-har last week about the rumoured 2.0 update, Sony have surprised everyone with the firmware update 1.8. Though of course - that's not to say that 2.0 won't be out with all those features too.
Anyway, 1.8 is out tomorrow and includes the much requested PS1/PS2/DVD upscaling plus REMOTE PLAY over the internet. Wow. After actually having the chance to ask Phil himself, and being wrongly told it was in 1.6, I'm chuffed they've pushed it in this update... Users wanting to share data over networks with other devices, such as PCs will be pleased to learn that the update supports all of this, and it complies to the DLNA3 standard, which is great news (no Microsoft software needed there).
Anyway. On with the news:
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.
Comments
YES PS1 AND PS2 GAMES WILL BE 1080P
v
Posted 11 minutes 28 seconds after the item.
Minor typo. But yes, March 24th is when we *should* have had these features so maybe it was an intentional subtle dig. Bravo.
Dave
Posted 1 hour 24 minutes 19 seconds after the item.
Oops! Thanks for that Dave.
Tom Kiss
Posted 9 hours 39 minutes 35 seconds after the item.