ps1/ps2/dvd upscaling in next ps3 firmware update + other things.

[majin]

http://threespeech.com/

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 dramatically1 enhance the viewing pleasure of their DVD collection when viewed through a compatible HD TV set. Not only are DVD movies 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 includes the ability to print photo images stored on PS3’s hard disk drive or inserted storage media to a selection of Epson printers via USB connection.

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

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

2. Use of Remote Play requires PS3 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

good to see them sorting all the problems with the system out so quickly, i mean it hasnt even been out a year yet...all they need to add now is XMB access ingame and most of the major problems with the ps3 are sorted...

[darktidus]

Originally Posted by majin

PS3 stuff

I'm impressed by the DVD upscaling. Not enough to spend a load of money, but still, it's a positive step.

[majin]

Originally Posted by darktidus

I'm impressed by the DVD upscaling. Not enough to spend a load of money, but still, it's a positive step.

no one feature will be enough to buy a ps3 but when you take into consideration all the features you get for your money...

blu-ray
dvd upscaling
ps1/ps2 backwards compatibility/upscaling
ps1 (and im sure ps2 games sometime in future) games downloadable to play on ps3
free online
music/movie service launching on the ps3 online sometime in future
games coming to ps3 in future
psn arcade/online only games
inbuilt hdmi
inbuilt wifi

etc..

the ps3 aint a bad buy if you take into account everything, if your buying it for one feature then its definately expensive.

[darktidus]

Well even all that stuff doesn't really warrant me buying it, in terms of features you mentioned I have products that can do all of those things very well except play PS3 games, and right now, PS3 games don't look great, and they certainly don't warrant that price tag. But hey, to each their own.

[Wedgy]

WOOT!!! Barbie Horse Adventures Wild Horse Rescue in 1080p

AWSOME!!!

[majin]

Originally Posted by darktidus

Well even all that stuff doesn't really warrant me buying it, in terms of features you mentioned I have products that can do all of those things very well except play PS3 games, and right now, PS3 games don't look great, and they certainly don't warrant that price tag. But hey, to each their own.

look at sony gamers day thread i made, games are looking great.

[Wedgy]

http://super.gameshot.net/ps3/zboard...s3_snap&no=867

Shows GOW2 in 480p and 1080p

Amazing the difference, makes it look next gen.

Although i would bet its not just the HD my guess would be some Anti-Aliasing from the PS3

Still that look swell