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PS3 to Get System Software Update 2.20 That’s Chockfull of Goodness

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PS3 to Get System Software Update 2.20 That’s Chockfull of Goodness

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Sony Computer Entertainment announced that system software update v.2.20, for the PS3, is set for release in late March. It will add Blu-ray Disc (BD) Profile 2.0, also known as BD-LIVE. New functionality will allow for the PS3 to take full advantage of the interactive features, such as downloadable video content, ringtones, games, and more. In addition to BD-LIVE, the system software update will enable photo and music playlists on a PS3 to be copied to a PSP. Check out the press release details below:

Movies with BD-LIVE are scheduled for release next month. The following features have been demonstrated to be possible with BD-LIVE and will vary depending on the title:

  • A variety of downloadable content, including bonus scenes, shorts, trailers, subtitles, ringtones that can be sent to mobile phones, images, and more.
  • Interactive movie-based games can pit players who are sitting in the same room, or are across the world and online, against each other.

In addition to BD-LIVE, system software update v.2.20 enhances PS3’s relationship with PSP, enabling users to copy their favorite music and photo playlists to their PSP and experience them on-the-go. This new functionality makes it easier than ever to share media content between the two systems.

The following new features will also be included in the system software update:

  • “Resume play” will enable PS3 to start playing a BD and DVD video at the point it was stopped, even if the disc had been removed.*1
  • “Audio Output Device” will be a new Remote Play setting, enabling PSP to serve as a remote control for music played through PS3.
  • PS3’s Internet browser will be enhanced: Video files directly linked from a Web page will be able to be streamed, and the browser’s view speed will be improved.
  • DivX and WMV format videos that are larger than 2GB will be playable.
  • “Mosquito Noise Reduction” will be added as an AV setting in the control panel of the DVD/BD player for improved movie playback.*2

*1 BD-J format disc is not supported.

*2 BD discs recorded with BDMV format are not supported.

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