PS3 official firmware 1.32 released

Posted by multippt

Wow, just only recently we had firmware 1.31 for the PS3, now Sony had released 1.32! Not to mention the newest update for the PSP (another product of Sony), firmware 3.03. Of course, we did say this would be a daily thing, but not this fast! You can get this update through system update on the PS3 (as usual).

The feature is added once you update your PS3 (courtesy of Google):
-Network performance of the system was strengtened

Via PLAYSTATION 3 official site (Japan)

PSP firmware 2.80 kernel access exploit found

Posted by multippt

Team C+D recently discovered a way of running homebrew applications with kernel access on firmware 2.80. Previously, there was no known way of running homebrew applications on PSP firmware 2.80, and that homebrew applications will only run on user mode on the PSP. This exploit runs on the currently available TIFF exploit on the PSP. At the moment, only a proof of concept of the new exploit is available. This “proof-of-concept” application dumps the firmware of the PSP to the memory stick

This exploit meant that it is possible that a PSP firmware downgrader for firmware 2.80 may emerge in the near future. Kernel access also meant greater support for more homebrew applications, especially those which run in kernal mode.

Via Maxconsole forums

PSP official firmware 3.03 released

Posted by multippt

Sony recently released a new firmware update for PSP users. This update updates the PSP’s firmware to 3.03.

The following feature is added:
-More Playstation titles from the PLAYSTATION Network can be played on the PSP

Note that updating this can render your PSP being unable to run homebrew (non-official) software. This firmware cannot be emulated from a homebrew application.

A PSP firmware update consist of several files within it, of which one of the files is a file with the extension *.PSAR. This special file contains the firmware files, which the update installs into the PSP. This new update features a different *.PSAR file, that consist of a different layout. This results in currently available PSP firmware dumpers being unable to dump the new update for emulation. In addition, the encryption keys for certain important files have been changed, making decrypting the entire firmware update not possible. Thus, emulation of this new firmware is not possible at the moment.

PS3 official firmware 1.31 released

Posted by multippt

Last week, the PS3 (in US) received firmware update 1.30, which actually added several new features. Of course, we earlier said that you should expect more of these updates. Sony sure is quick this time. You can get this update through system update on the PS3.

Here are the details (courtesy of google translator):
-Increased compatibility for PlayStation 2 games that require the hard disk
-PlayStation of the part in PS3 and operational status of the PlayStation®2 standard software were renewed. You can verify up-to-date operational status with the private search sight.

Via PS3 Japan Official site (in Japanese)

PS3 official firmware 1.30 released

Posted by multippt

Sony is dishing yet another update, this time for the PS3 (us only, if your PS3 comes from Japan, please update to version 1.11 instead), shortly after releasing an update for the PSP. With this update, the PS3 will be updated to firmware version 1.30. The update can be obtained through the network update feature on the PS3. 

The added features are outlined below:
-Support for several other usb devices
-Support for a bluetooth device (a remote control)
-DVD video output (for HDMI) is added as an option under DVD settings
-Backup utility is added as an feature under system settings
-Ability to select hard disk format in format utility and restore PS3 settings under system settings
-The method for selecting output resolution has been changed in videeo output settings

Expect more of these updates since its likely that they will come out on a monthly basis.

Via Kotaku

PSP official firmware 3.02 released

Posted by multippt

Sony has recently released firmware version 3.02 (Japan release). This is currently available on network update through the PSP, and the Japanese official site for the PSP (link above). Currently, there are no major features added with this firmware update except for an unspecified vulnerability being addressed.

Its been only a few weeks since the previous update, 3.01 was released.

This latest firmware can be emulated on a homebrew-enabled PSP using the application, Devhook (v0.51). Also note that with this update, your PSP would lose the capabilities to run homebrew applications.

Via Qj.net