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System Update History

2012-02-08

PlayStation®3 system software update version 4.10

PlayStation®Network

Main features in system software update version 4.10

■ Setting the date and time automatically
[Set Automatically] has been added as an option under [Settings] > [Date and Time Settings].
> See details


Other new or revised features in version 4.10


Network
  • The Internet browser has been improved for better content display.
    > See details
Other
  • "PlayStation®Network account" has been renamed to "Sony Entertainment Network account". You can continue using your current sign-in ID and password to sign in to PlayStation®Network.


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2011-11-30

PlayStation®3 system software update version 4.00

PlayStation®Network

Main features in system software update version 4.00

■ PlayStation®Vita system compatibility
You can now copy content such as music, video and image data, and games and other applications, from the PS3™ system to the PS Vita system and vice versa. You can also back up the data saved in the PS Vita system to the PS3™ system hard disk. You can also update the system software for your PS Vita system using the network features of the PS3™ system.

To use these features, connect the PS3™ system and the PS Vita system with a USB cable. Operations are done from the PS Vita system.


Other new or revised features in version 4.00


Setting
  • Upscaler output and Cinema conversion are now supported for Blu-ray Disc™ (BDMV) content.
    "Blu-ray Disc™"and "Blu-ray™" are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
  • You can now select the items you want to update under   (System Settings) > [Automatic Update].
    This feature is exclusively for use by PlayStation®Plus members.
  • [English (United Kingdom)] and [Portuguese (Brazil)] have been added as options under  (Settings) >   (System Settings) > [System Language].

PlayStation®Network
  •  (Privacy Settings) has been added as a feature under   (Account Management).


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2011-10-18

PlayStation®3 system software update version 3.73

PlayStation®Network

Main features in system software update version 3.73

■ Playback quality during use of some PlayStation®3 format software has been improved.

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2011-09-20

PlayStation®3 system software update version 3.72

PlayStation®Network

Main features in system software update version 3.72

■ Playback quality during use of some PlayStation®3 format software has been improved.

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2011-08-10

PlayStation®3 system software update version 3.70

PlayStation®Network

Main features in system software update version 3.70

■ (TV/Video Services) has been added as a category to the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu
You can use video streaming services under (TV/Video Services). Some services require that you download and install an application.

 
  • (TV/Video Services) has been added as a category to the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu You can use video streaming services under (TV/Video Services). Some services require that you download and install an application.
  • For some video streaming services, the icon for the service might appear under the (TV/Video Services) category instead of the (Video) category.
  • The (TV/Video Services) category is not displayed in the XMB™ menu when none of the services in this category are used.
  • For information about displayed services to be updated, your PS3™ system must be connected to the Internet.


■ Saved Data Auto-Upload

  • You can store new and recently updated saved data for PlayStation®3 format software in online storage automatically on a regular basis.
    This feature is exclusively for use by PlayStation®Plus members.
    > See details



Other new or revised features in version 3.70


Photo
  • MPO (Multi-Picture format) files for 3D photos and multi-angle photos can now be displayed under (Photo) and in (Photo Gallery).

PlayStation®Network
  • A feature has been added for sharing information about products in PlayStation®Store with your Friends. By selecting [Recommend] on the detail page for a product, you can send a message introducing the product to your Friends.

Video
  • 3D playback* of Blu-ray Java™ (“BD-J”) content is now supported. You can now enjoy BD-J content recorded on Blu-ray 3D™ discs.
  • DTS-HD audio output is now supported while playing Blu-ray 3D™ content*.

Settings
  • Trophy information can now be synchronized with the server automatically on a regular basis. This feature is exclusively for use by PlayStation®Plus members.
    >See details


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2011-06-23

PlayStation®3 system software update version 3.66

PlayStation®Network

Main features in system software update version 3.66

System stability during use of some PlayStation®3 format software and network has been improved.

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2011-06-07

PlayStation®3 system software update version 3.65

PlayStation®Network

Main features in system software update version 3.65

■ Saved Data Utility for PSP® Game

 
  •  [Saved Data Utility (minis)] under [Game] has been changed to  [Saved Data Utility (minis/PSP®)]. You can now back up saved data for PSP® Game by copying it to the PS3™ system hard disk.
    > See details




Other new or revised features in version 3.65

  • System stability during use of some PlayStation®3 format software has been improved.

Detail


2011-05-15

PlayStation®3 system software update version 3.61

PlayStation®Network

Main features in system software update version 3.61

An unauthorized access to PlayStation®Network has been confirmed and, as a security measure, a process that requires all PlayStation®Network account holders to change passwords has been added.

After you update to version 3.61, you will be required to change your account password the first time you sign in to PlayStation®Network.

    • Currently, in Hong Kong, you will not be able to immediately change your password after updating your system software.
    • We will announce the date when you can change your password for PlayStation®Network and use PlayStation®Network services in Hong Kong as soon as the date has been set.

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2011-03-10

PlayStation®3 system software update version 3.60

PlayStation®Network

Main features in system software update version 3.60

Online Storage for Game Saves

 
  • [Online Storage] has been added as a feature under (Game) >   (Saved Data Management). You can store PlayStation®3 format software saved data on a PlayStation®Network server and download it to another PlayStation®3 system to continue playing your game. To use this feature you must have a PlayStation®Network account and subscribe to the PlayStation®Plus service.
    > See details




Other new or revised features in version 3.60


Settings
  • Under (Power Save Settings) > (Controller Auto-Off), you can now set the PS3TM system so that the connected /paired controllers will turn off after 10, 20 or 30 minutes of idle time.

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2011-01-27

PlayStation®3 system software update version 3.56

PlayStation®Network

Main features in system software update version 3.56

A security patch has been added.

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