Firmware Updates News, Firmware Updates Features

You know the drill

We cast our news catching net out wide every day, but sometimes the odd story slips through. As such, you can imagine our surprise this evening when our PlayStation 3 prompted us to update our firmware. It seems that Sony’s stealthily deployed a patch for the system, which, well, does very little at all. Version 4.41 – which,...

Steadying the ship

As has become customary for the PlayStation Vita, Sony’s issued a brand new firmware update that presumably fixes a handful of bugs from last week’s gigantic v2.10 update. The non-mandatory download – dubbed v2.11 for those keeping tabs – is available now, and supposedly “improves system stability and the playback of...

Now you can get organised

We never thought that we’d be excited over the addition of folders to the PlayStation Vita, but now that the overdue functionality’s finally arrived, we’re struggling to contain our delight. Starting from later this evening in North America and tomorrow in Europe, you’ll be able to download the latest firmware...

Sony flipping the switch on the functionality in May

The browser-based PlayStation Webstore is a great option for purchasing PlayStation Network content if you’re not near your PlayStation 3. Sadly, any items that you do acquire have to be manually downloaded via the system’s download list, which almost defeats the purpose of the feature in...

Mandatory download improves software stability

It’s that time of the year where throngs of serial whiners take the trip to Twitter to complain about firmware updates. Sony has deployed a new upgrade for the PlayStation 3, bumping the console up to v4.40. The download is mandatory, so if you intend to connect to the PlayStation Network at any point...

Nothing meaningful added, though

If you’re planning on spending some time with your PlayStation Vita this week, you may want to know that there’s a new firmware update available. Version 2.06 adds the grand sum of nothing to the portable platform, merely promising further “system software stability”. We’d expect the handheld to be firmer...

Don't get too excited

Your PlayStation Vita experience is about to get significantly more stable, as there is a new firmware update on the horizon. Spotted on the official PlayStation website, version 2.05 promises enhanced software stability “during the use of some features”. We suppose there may always be hidden additions, but don’t hold...

Oh, come on

Sony promised that firmware updates on the PlayStation Vita would be significantly less intrusive – but so far they’ve been a right pain. The platform holder has already had to fix last month’s massive update due to cloud save sync issues, and now it’s at it again. The official PlayStation Twitter account notes that v2.02

Clear skies

A new firmware update is available for the PlayStation Vita. As promised, the hastily prepared refresh fixes issues pertaining to automatic cloud save syncing. The feature was introduced last month as part of PlayStation Plus’ expansion to the handheld. In addition to cloud saves,

Buzz off

Remember when Sony said that firmware updates would be less intrusive on the PlayStation Vita? Yeah, we didn’t believe them either. The platform holder is currently preparing a patch for the system’s most recent software refresh, which will fix issues pertaining to the automatic save upload function. While the update is due out soon,...

Be prepared

As promised, Sony has released the latest firmware update for the PlayStation Vita. The landmark software refresh – dubbed v2.00 – brings with it a bevy of new features, including PlayStation Plus compatibility and

By popular demand

Being able to browse the web while in-game has always felt like a pipe-dream on any platform, but the PlayStation Vita’s upcoming v2.00 firmware update will finally make that fantasy a reality. Affable executive Shuhei Yoshida took to Twitter to confirm the news, announcing that the software refresh will transform the web browser...

Predict a riot

As is so often the case online, people aren’t happy. The PlayStation 3’s latest firmware update arrived earlier this week with a couple of admittedly eyebrow-raising additions. Alongside the ability to check Vita Trophies on the console, the update also implemented SingStar into the XMB, and moved some of the key components of the...

System level

The next PlayStation 3 firmware update will not only allow you to view your PlayStation Vita Trophies on the console, but it will also integrate SingStar at a system level. Sony’s immensely popular karaoke franchise will be integrated into the XMB, allowing you to boot up the title without ever needing a disc. Furthermore, the...

Pet peeve

For the most part, the PlayStation 3 and Vita experience is beautifully intertwined – but Trophies have remained an issue since launch. While you can view your PS3 trinkets on the handheld console, it’s impossible to do the reverse. Thankfully, that’s set to change later this week. Sony’s announced that a new PS3 firmware update...

Software stability

Prior to release, Sony made a point of mentioning that the Vita’s firmware updates would be less frequent than the PS3. Yet, here we are – talking about the handheld’s latest software refresh, which essentially does nothing whatsoever. According to the platform holder, the small update improves software stability. We’ll...

Breathing room

You’ll finally be able to back up that Afrika save this week, when PlayStation Plus’ cloud storage is bumped up to a whopping 1GB. A system software update will be required to enable the anticipated enhancement – allowing you to store virtually all of your game saves on Sony’s servers. As always, you’ll be able to specify...

Rage quit

Sony has coaxed the Internet into another fit of misplaced vitriol this evening, by a plugging a workaround that allowed users to change PSN accounts with a single memory card. The platform holder declared prior to release that the system would only be compatible with a single account, but clever users found a simple way to overcome the...

New ways to play

The PlayStation Vita’s latest firmware update comes bundled with a bevy of hidden features. Amongst them is the ability to assign touch controls to PSP games. We’re not quite sure what the purpose of this addition is, but we suppose someone will find a use for it. After all, more options are always better than less. You can...