Come segnalato prontamente da alcuni utenti del nostro forum, ecco il lancio d'agenzia con il quale Sony ha annunciato il nuovo, imminente, aggiornamento del firmware Ps3, giunto alla v1.80. Le novità salienti dell'upgrade, che sarà reso disponibile da domani, 24 maggio 2007, saranno le seguenti:

- possibilità di up-scalare giochi PSone, Ps2, films in DVD sino a 1080p, ovviamente se visti su opportuni schermi ad alta definizione;
- introduzione della funzione Remote Play, attraverso la quale sarà possibile controllare via internet attraverso PSP la propria Ps3 da qualunque parte del mondo. Il tipo di connessione richiesto è a banda larga e si richiede firmware PSP v3.50, in release alla fine di maggio;
- possibilità di visualizzare senza interruzioni contenuti multimediali, come foto, filmati e musica dalla Ps3, fatto che rende più efficiente la console come centro di intrattenimento domestico; sarà, inoltre, possibile visualizzare contenuti presenti su Pc od altri dispositivi collegati alla rete domestica grazie all'introdotta compatibilità di Ps3 con dispositivi DLNA3 (Digital Living Network Alliance);
- possibilità di stampare direttamente da Ps3, attraverso alcuni modelli di stampanti Epson, immagini stockate sull'hard disk della console.

Insomma, un aggiornamento sugoso. Di seguito il comunicato stampa ufficiale.


Press Releases
23/05/2007 09:49
PS3 Firmware Version 1.80 Announced


Latest PLAYSTATION 3 Firmware Update Provides PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and DVD Upscaling

Remote Play on PSP (PlayStation Portable) via the Internet and DLNA transfer of media content also enabled

London, 24 May 2007 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced today availability of the latest version of the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) firmware. Version 1.80 features upscaling of PlayStation® and PlayStation 2 games, and DVD movies up to full 1080p HD resolution when viewed on a compatible HD TV set.

The capability to upscale DVDs to HD quality is a feature normally only associated with top range DVD players, and its inclusion in the latest firmware upgrade now allows PS3 owners with an existing DVD collection to dramatically enhance the viewing pleasure of their DVD collection when viewed through a compatible HD TV set1. Not only can DVD movies be enhanced to full 1080p HD quality but so too will PlayStation 2 and PlayStation games be upscaled to provide much improved gaming pleasure.

In a comprehensive update to PS3’s already impressive capabilities, Version 1.80 also allows users to enjoy Remote Play on their PSP across the internet, allowing them to access their PS3 anywhere in the world where a broadband internet connection is available2.

Version 1.80 also allows users on a home network to seamlessly view and play rich media content such as images, music and video on their PS3, that is stored on their DLNA3 enabled devices such as PCs and laptops elsewhere in the house, reinforcing PS3’s credentials as a home entertainment hub that truly deserves pride of place in the Living Room.

A host of other enhancements include the ability to print photo images stored on PS3’s hard disk or inserted storage media to a selection of Epson printers.

PS3 owners will be able to upgrade their PS3 with the latest Version 1.80 firmware from 24th May 2007.

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Notes

1. DVD-ROM (including DVD Video content) can only be upscaled with HDMI compatible TV sets.

2. Use of Remote Play requires a powered up PS3 with Version 1.80 as well as PSP firmware version 3.50 which will be available at the end of May.

3. DLNA – Digital Living Network Alliance. For more info on DLNA, please see http://www.dlna.org/en/consumer/home



Si ringrazia DIGIMAU per la segnalazione.