PS3 v3.70 firmware update detailed
Sony has dropped the details on the new features and enhancements that the 3.70 firmware update will bring to the table.
General improvements include improved multimedia functionality and the introduction of a Recommendation feature, which does exactly what the name implies. Thanks to the overwhelming amount of video services on PSN, a TV/Video Services option will be added to the XMB which includes applications such as Netflix, Hulu PLUS, and VUDU.
- You’ll be able to find and download all of the video applications available on PS3 directly from this new XMB category.
- A folder labeled “My Channels” within this category will allow you to easily access your downloaded applications.
- Any videos downloaded from the PlayStation store will continue to be placed in the existing Video category on the XMB
The update also ensures that the PS3 stands head and shoulders above the other 3D Blu-Ray players in today’s market with the following additions:
- 3D support will now be available when accessing Java-based special features on Blu-Ray
- DTS-HD MA, DTS-HD HR decoding/bit stream output (or lossless audio) will be supported while playing Blu-ray 3D movies.
- 3D digital photos in MPO format can now be viewed in 3D on the XMB and in the Photo Gallery app.
PSN Plus subscriber stand to benefit a lot from the update, as various improvements have been made to the Cloud Saving feature. The [Automatic Download] feature is now more appropriately named [Automatic Update]. Read on to see why.
- A new auto upload function for online save data back-up will be added to make it easier to back-up your game save data. Under (Game), select the game for which you want to automatically upload saved data, and then press the Triangle button.
- Also, Trophies will now sync automatically at the timing of Auto Download.
Although there is no word on a concrete date,the 3.70 update will land very soon and a minor PSP update (v. 6.60) is also in the works.
Source: US PS Blog.
