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Sony upgrade makes PS3 truly portable

PSP users will be able to access PS3 hard disk on the move

Dinah Greek, Computeract!ve 08 Nov 2007
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Sony has released the latest firmware for the Playstation 3 (PS3) which adds more functions to the games console.

When downloaded, Version 2.0 allows users who also have a Playstation Portable (PSP) to turn a PS3 on and off using the Remote Play function.

Being able to turn the PS3 on an off using any Wifi connection means owners can listen to music or look at photos or watch the videos saved on the PS3 hard drive no matter where they are in the world.

The upgrade also lets people create personalised playlists for both their music and photos. Another tweak is that the Xrossmediabar can be customised with themes, colours and backgrounds.

Because of the pervasiveness of internet threats, Sony has also come to an arrangement with PC security company Trendmicro for PS3 users to get web security.

This service is going to be provided free of charge until the end of April 2008 after which users will be offered a subscription. The method and the price have not been finalised as yet but more details can be found on a website set up by Trendmicro.

Use of remote play requires at least PS3 version 1.80 as well as PSP firmware version 3.50.


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