Yes, it's quite ready for downloading, you will not be prompted though, you must go to Firmware Update and go to Via Internet. It only enhances the Playstation Store's look. It also makes it more user-friendlky and easier to navigate.

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Alright, so, we know that the Playstation Store is getting a new look, and now we get to see how this new store will no longer be web-based and how to navigate it. This video features Grace Chen showing off the new store:



But that's not all! This update will also include DTS-HD Master Audio output for Blu-ray videos, the highest quality of audio will now be heard on Blu-ray vidoes, this goes hand-in-hand with the highest quality of video.

DTS-HD Master Audio is seriously bit-for-bit identical to studio recordings, this brings a whole new kind of sound into your homes. This delivers the audio at an extremely high speed at 24.5 mega-bits per second (Mbps) on Blu-ray Discs, by the way, that's better than a DVD's.

"DTS-HD Master Audio also offers 7.1 audio channels at 96k sampling frequency/24 bit depths, so you’ll be totally immersed in the sound. The firmware update will add DTS-HD High Resolution Audio as well, which is a similar output technology that requires less disc space. You can read more about both codecs here."

This sounds like a home theatre owner's wet dream or something. This is going to change the PS3, and you better be there to download it.

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Well, sorry about the late Firmware Update Details so late, CuteNews crapped out on me twice.

Settings
* The way you register (pair) Bluetooth® devices has changed, and you can now register more devices.
* A [BD Internet Connection] setting has been added under [BD/DVD Settings].

Music
* You can now play a music track while editing a playlist.

Copying Playlists
* You can now copy playlists that you create in [Photo] and [Music] to a PSP® system.

Video
* You can now play DivX and WMV files that are 2 GB or larger.
* You can now display subtitles when playing DivX files.

BD Live Support
* Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE) is now supported.
You can now play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE).

Resuming play of DVDs
* You can now resume playing a DVD from the point where you previously stopped it.

Note
You can also use the resume play feature on some Blu-ray Discs. You cannot use resume play on Blu-ray Discs that support BD-J (Blu-ray Disc Java).

The [Mosquito Noise Reduction] Option
* A [Mosquito Noise Reduction] option has been added under [AV Settings] in the control panel for standard DVDs.

You can set the option to off or to one of three mosquito noise reduction levels.

Network
* You can now change some PS3™ system settings during remote play.
* Using the Internet browser, you can now play a linked video file as it is being downloaded.

Hit the jump for a video of some of the new features in V2.20, the full list of features and more!

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PS3 Firmware 2.20 is ready for download, details tomorrow!

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Correct, the PS3 will be receiving a Firmwar update entitled "V2.20." What will this update include? The following:

* It upgrades to Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0, also known as BD-Live
* You can now go to the Internet while playing discs that support BD-Live to get special features, some of which will be exclusive to BD-Live
* The PS3 will be the first Blu-ray Player with BD-Live
* You can copy Music and Photo Playlists to a PSP system, you had the ability to create Music and Photo Playlists ever since V2.0, now you can move them to a PSP
* All DivX and WMV format files over 2 GB are now playable, you can also have subtitles for DivX files
* Resume Play - allows you to eject a CD or BD and pop it back in and it will resumer in the place you left off at
* Use your PSP as a remote control to play back your music files on your PS3 without turning on your TV
* The Internet browser now displays some web pages faster
* [Save Target] has been added as an option under file, it allows you to save a file that is linked to a web page to your PS3 hard drive or storage media

More updates soon.

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PSP Firmware V3.93 expands support for PLAYSTATION Network titles.

"At this time, users of the PSP Internet Radio feature will find 20 new internet radio players to enjoy. The new players are organized into more specific styles of music so that PSP users can easily find what they are looking for and listen to their favorite genres."

Also, if you haven't tried the free internet radio feature, check out the step-by-step setup.

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There's really only 3 things this update did:

Game
System stability during use of some PLAYSTATION®3 format software has been improved.

This update helped "fix" problems with 2.10, it helped with online stability and you can now install PS2 games unto your PS3. This means FFXI is now playable on the PS3. Any other games that required an HDD is also playable on the PS3.

Enjoy. . . .

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Correct, I am currently Downloading this update and Sony has not yet released what has been updated with the new Firmware Update.

Stay Tuned.

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In an interview with Ray Maguire, he stated that in the UK the PS3 has sold over 1 Million units - faster than the PS and the PS2 did.

He also stated that he was very confident with where the PS3 was going and said this:

"Achieving one million PS3 sales faster than both PSOne and PlayStation 2 is even more gratifying considering PS3 is a premium product introduced at a premium price. Our momentum will continue with the introduction of in-game communication in the summer, firmware update 2.4 and the strongest line-up of games through our third party partners and our own studios. I’d personally like to thank our trade and business partners for helping us on the start of the PS3 journey."

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Skype's going to be added to the PSP-2000 series!



-Download and install the 3.90 firmware upgrade to the PSP-2000 system.

-Connect the PSP to the Internet at a Wi-Fi hotspot.

-Attach a PSP Headset and the Remote Control from the PSP-2000 Headphones to the system, and insert a Memory Stick Duo to save the Skype application software.

-Access the Skype/Sign In icon within the Network category of the XMB menu. If you’ve never used Skype on your PC, you can create a free account directly on your PSP. If you already have a Skype account, you can simply enter your username/password.

-To make a call, either access the Contacts icon and click on a name or scroll to the Dial icon and use the keypad.

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Yes! It's here! But what does it have in store?

* You can change your voice's pitch for voice chats, by using the new vioce changer. [Settings] > [Accessory Settings] > [Voice Changer].

* DivX and VC-1 (WMV) video codecs can now be selected under [Video].

* [Type 3] can now be chosen under [Bitmapping], [Settings] > [Music Settings] > [Bitmapping].

More details in full article.

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