We’re getting ever closer to the magic Firmware 2.0 that Playstation 3 owners are psyched about. In the meantime, Sony is adding functionality with the latest addition of firmware 1.9. Those who upgrade can look forward to using custom wallpaper backgrounds, similar to how it works on Playstation Portable. They will also be able to sort games listed on the XMB in whatever order they like.
Read on for more details and additional functionality that hasn’t yet been listed in other web updates.
As a PS3 owner, one of my pet peaves has been that you have to plug in the wireless SIXAXIS controller with a USB cable every time you update the system. Apparently, one of the fixes included in this latest firmware is that you no longer need the cable. I successfully updated my PS3 without it. I haven’t seen this mentioned yet in any of the other sites. So hopefully, this helps you out.
Other functions that are supposed to be in firmware 1.9 include: An “Eject Disk” option on the XMB menu, a 24Hz output over HDMI option for BD playback, CD music can now be outputed at a frequency of 44.1kHz, 88.2kHz, or 176.4 kHz, and PSone and PStwo games have a new menu item in game which allows you to change video settings. When composing a message you can also use emoticons now. Finally, avatars will now react to sound during AV chat.
This additional functionality is yet more proof, where none is needed, that Sony is committed to improving the consumer’s experience of using Playstation 3. Slowly but surely, we’re getting all the improvements and upgrades that we’ve asked for. Please remember to stop by the forums and give us your take on the latest Playstation 3 developments.
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