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 red light problem - Possible fix

Posted by multippt

I’m sure there are some reports of PS3’s not turning on properly, but instead end up with the known flashing red light. Apparently, MXACE encountered this flashing red light problem, and managed to fix the problem after doing a simple fix (however though, this may not necessarily mean that it fixes all similar problems on the PS3).

The fix was to remove the hard drive from the PS3.

However, note that the flashing red light problem may be due to the hard drive being damaged, or it being poorly connected to the system. This relation is also noticed in several PS3 forums.

Via Qj.net

Netnoob admits that burning PS3 was a hoax

Posted by multippt

A few days ago, netnoob claimed that his PS3 overheated and burned down half of his house. Of course, there were some who did not believe his tale, while many others began to question Sony of the likelihood of the PS3 becoming too overheated.

This controversal scenario led Sony to take action against him, since this meant bad publicity to Sony (they received 200 calls from worried consumers).

The fact is, Netnoob does not own a PS3 (and neither a house). He probably did this to gain as much publicity (and traffic) to his blog. However though, Netnoob was in the process of making it real, by buying a new PS3… and setting fire to it (wow, he must be rich…), and take photos of the PS3 burning away. He also intended to claim that Sony gave him a replacement, at the same time include pictures of the burning PS3 in his blog.

The scam/hoax did not go according to plan, and most likely his reputation on the net would go down with him and his white lies.

Via Netnoob

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