Wed, Nov 30, 2011 | 01:30 GMT
PlayStation 3 firmware 4.00 due this week
Sony has announced the imminent arrival of the latest major update to the PlayStation 3′s firmware, version 4.00.
As detailed on the PS Blog, the new firmware prepares the console for the arrival of the Vita, with which it shares a number of cross-platform features. Users will be able transfer games, music and photos between the devices, back up Vita data, and allow those without WiFi or 3G to grab Vita system updates. The Vita goes on sale in Japan in mid-December.
Otherwise, the major announced change is to the automatic update feature accessible to PS Plus subscribers. Users will now be able to choose which data is included in the nightly sync operation.
Interestingly, the update will also add new settings for filtering friend requests and messages, which may explain rumours of an overhauled PSN.
No more exact dating has been provided.
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Posted in: PS3, PSN, Sony
Tags: PS3 firmware 4.00, ps3 firmware update
10 comments
#1
Gama_888
30/11/11, 2:10 am
Come onnn Sony, Overhaul psn.
I get along fine with the Xmb but change is always nice
#2
2EX08
30/11/11, 2:27 am
ARE YOU KIDDING!? ITS ALREADY OUT!
(Well, at least here in the states it is.)
#3
Colin Gallacher
30/11/11, 3:09 am
Apparently…this http://i.imgur.com/oyjxm.jpg now shows up on every boot up.
#4
Phoenixblight
30/11/11, 3:10 am
Yeah its already out in the States. My PS3 tells me there is an update ready.
#5
monu-mental
30/11/11, 3:16 am
Guys it’s now live in the U.S.
#6
osric90
30/11/11, 3:42 am
So does it have PS2 backwards?
#7
Phoenixblight
30/11/11, 3:58 am
@6
No and nor will it ever be. Its something you can emulate through software on a PS3.
#8
xino
30/11/11, 8:43 am
something to do with Vita working with PS3,
#9
ianos
30/11/11, 10:44 am
It’s live now in the UK.
Has a language option for English (UK) now, apparently. WOW.
#10
sg1974
30/11/11, 8:17 pm
If this justifies a new number, what does introducing a good feature that people want get?