Update: The official FW 1.54 changes, according to Sony… :)
Friends:
I just booted up my PS3 to realize that a new firmware update is now available — version 1.54. Although the details have yet to be announced on the official PlayStation site, you can bet they’ve strengthened something. Nonetheless, stay tuned for updates.
Remember — the implications after upgrading are unknown at this time. If you choose to upgrade you may render your PS3 incapable of utilizing any known, or unknown, vulnerabilities.
Download: PS3 FW 1.54 Update
what is $ony up to????????????????????
Im not upgrading until I see the full specs on the official PS website…. Wtf??? I thought the next upgrade was comin next month…. Is this the big 1??? Any 1 who has done it please update us….
They say it improves the speed on the net and downloads cant get u exact link but i heard this from psu.com ;-) ps3 hacks rules
Well, they got it out just in time to prevent me from buying Tekken 5 from the PS store. Good job Sony. Cause there’s no way I’m doing firmwares again, unless I’m sure the ISO seen won’t pan out, which it looks like it’ll more than pan out, judging by what all is starting to come out.
this is new they update do slow. just give up what we want mp3 game playback! and the big update NOW! i know they are done with it and is the big one on the first of the March or on the 23 or 24?
PSN- Zhane
System software version 1.54 includes the following new and revised features:
Friends
* The image of the person you are chatting with during video chat can now be changed to match the screen size.
* You can now use a USB camera compatible with USB video class (UVC) for video chat.
No download link?
for now heres the link to the update from ps3’s site just click my name above
thanks knowckout
ehh… knockout541
Firmware 1.54 and its details have been updated on Sony’s official website.
Users
You can now select an image to use as the User icon from [Photo].
Settings
[Key Tone] has been added as an option under [Sound Settings].
[Delete Backup Data] has been added as an option under [System Settings] > [Backup Utility].
WEP 128, WPA-PSK (TKIP) and WPA-PSK (AES) have been added as security methods that can be used with [AOSS™] under [Automatic].*
* If you have already set up for AOSS using an earlier version of the system software, you must perform AOSS setup again to use the security methods listed above.
* When [Automatic] is selected, the security method to be used is automatically set.
* AOSS is a trademark of Buffalo, Inc.
Game
New for 1.51: Support for PLAYSTATION®3 format software titles has been expanded.
Friends
New for 1.54: [Screen Mode] has been added as an option in the options menu for video chat. The image of the person you are chatting with during video chat can now be changed to match the screen size.
New for 1.54: You can now use a compatible USB camera compliant with USB video class (UVC) for video chat.
* For information on supported models and usage instructions, contact the retailer where the cameras are sold.
The method for saving your password / signing in automatically under PLAYSTATION®Network has been changed. There are now two separate options.
Other
You can now enter text in Korean using the on-screen keyboard.
FROM SONY.COM
USERS:
You can now select an image to use as the User icon from [Photo].
SETTINGS:
[Key Tone] has been added as an option under [Sound Settings].
[Delete Backup Data] has been added as an option under [System Settings] > [Backup Utility].
WEP 128, WPA-PSK (TKIP) and WPA-PSK (AES) have been added as security methods that can be used with [AOSS™] under [Automatic].*
* If you have already set up for AOSS using an earlier version of the system software, you must perform AOSS setup again to use the security methods listed above.
* When [Automatic] is selected, the security method to be used is automatically set.
* AOSS is a trademark of Buffalo, Inc.
GAME:
New for 1.51: Support for PLAYSTATION®3 format software titles has been expanded.
FRIENDS:
New for 1.54: [Screen Mode] has been added as an option in the options menu for video chat. The image of the person you are chatting with during video chat can now be changed to match the screen size.
New for 1.54: You can now use a compatible USB camera compliant with USB video class (UVC) for video chat.
* For information on supported models and usage instructions, contact the retailer where the cameras are sold.
The method for saving your password / signing in automatically under PLAYSTATION®Network has been changed. There are now two separate options.
OTHER:
You can now enter text in Korean using the on-screen keyboard.
i already posted above what was new. your posting 1.50 firmware update
This is Straight BullShit from SONY….. They know as well as we do that this update is not really for “Screen Mode” and “USB CAM” only…. They should release the complete specs of everything that the Update does……
According to Kotaku, some modders are experiencing problems where the PS3 refuses to boot up on an upgraded HD:
http://kotaku.com/gaming/ps3/ps3-updates-to-154-240389.php
Anyone care to try this out and confirm if this is / is not the case? :)
Damn guys. why so many people angry about these updates. of course these updates try to stop hacks. why the hell would any company trying to make money not do so. if you dont like it dont update! Im a supporter for hacking but you cant blame Sony for trying to stop them. sheesh.
Beware European PS3 soon-to-be owners, the PS3 has locked out PAL/NTSC DVDs even if they are region free or homemade. So if you have NTSC discs and live in a PAL land, even though you may be hooked up to an LCD or plasma display, Sony will prevent playback. Same happens with PAL discs in the US.
Media player my fat hairy butt!
Use linux on your PS3 to play your DVD’s if they’re from out of your region.
I hate sony for doing that!!! Why??????????
i have 2.20 now lol the others are like a year old
lol