Cool, hope this pans out. I thought they were jumping right to 2.0 next? I wonder if that's still in the works for June....
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PS3 firmware 1.8 coming tomorrow. Upscaling!!
http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2007/5/23-52
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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
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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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.
What does this mean? Stream media from our PC's????
Doubt it. I am skeptical of this whole update. But let's hope it's true.
What does this mean? Stream media from our PC's????
Doubt it. I am skeptical of this whole update. But let's hope it's true.
wow...it upscale dvd and ps1 and ps2 games to 1080p. hopefullly this will resolve the infamous flickering problem with the westinghouse hdtv.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for getting a more "PC style" folder structure. That's the only thing keeping me from putting all my music and pictures on PS3.
*waits patiently*
*waits patiently*
What does upscaling have to do with HDCP handshake?
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Originally Posted by vincentnyc /forum/post/0
wow...it upscale dvd and ps1 and ps2 games to 1080p. hopefullly this will resolve the infamous flickering problem with the westinghouse hdtv.
What does upscaling have to do with HDCP handshake?
It's not April 1st, so this seems like a lame joke.
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WOW, it's a well executed joke if it is. It's all over the net now. But I checked all the forums and didn't see a word about it after I read the post here!!! Way to go TWINTURBOJOSH. You got the news posted to AVSForum first. VERY COOL!!!
EDIT:
WOW, it's a well executed joke if it is. It's all over the net now. But I checked all the forums and didn't see a word about it after I read the post here!!! Way to go TWINTURBOJOSH. You got the news posted to AVSForum first. VERY COOL!!!
Nice update! PSP over the interwebs!
Shouldn't you be bugging Westinghouse about this problem? Since there are plenty of brands of HDTVs that work without incident with the PS3, it seems logical to me that the fault lies with Westinghouse--not Sony.
I wouldn't hold your breath for Sony to address or fix this problem with a specific brand of TV.
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Originally Posted by vincentnyc /forum/post/0
wow...it upscale dvd and ps1 and ps2 games to 1080p. hopefullly this will resolve the infamous flickering problem with the westinghouse hdtv.
Shouldn't you be bugging Westinghouse about this problem? Since there are plenty of brands of HDTVs that work without incident with the PS3, it seems logical to me that the fault lies with Westinghouse--not Sony.
I wouldn't hold your breath for Sony to address or fix this problem with a specific brand of TV.
I still want to know if there are any consequences for those of us with launch systems with the Emotion engine. In the past, it has been implied that upscaling would only be possible on the newer systems that do the emulation.
Why would you think that? Emulation is software based. Shouldn't be a problem.
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Originally Posted by danieljw /forum/post/0
I still want to know if there are any consequences for those of us with launch systems with the Emotion engine. In the past, it has been implied that upscaling would only be possible on the newer systems that do the emulation.
Why would you think that? Emulation is software based. Shouldn't be a problem.
Negative.
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Originally Posted by rcase13 /forum/post/0
Yet another FAKE!
Negative.
When the resolution changes the handshake happens again, you then have to switch sources or reboot the tv, etc.
I used a new receiver to get around the issue, been working great since.
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Originally Posted by InfernoSoul /forum/post/0
What does upscaling have to do with HDCP handshake?
When the resolution changes the handshake happens again, you then have to switch sources or reboot the tv, etc.
I used a new receiver to get around the issue, been working great since.
The firmware announcement is listed on SCEE site:
http://www.scee.presscentre.com/
EDIT: Link to article: http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Cont...2&NewsAreaID=2
http://www.scee.presscentre.com/
EDIT: Link to article: http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Cont...2&NewsAreaID=2
I thought software updates came out on wednesday. and the store update on thursday. So if i understand this (and believe it) There will be a Big store update tomorrow. along with the warhawk beta download AND a firmware update to boot... Seems to good to be true.
Agreed, it would just bypass the old hardware and do it on the cell/rsx.
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Originally Posted by InfernoSoul /forum/post/0
Why would you think that? Emulation is software based. Shouldn't be a problem.
Agreed, it would just bypass the old hardware and do it on the cell/rsx.
Sony would need to work with Westinghouse, and HDCP issues happen with the PS3 and other devices as well, the Onkyo 604 for example.
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Originally Posted by bassmonkeee /forum/post/0
Shouldn't you be bugging Westinghouse about this problem? Since there are plenty of brands of HDTVs that work without incident with the PS3, it seems logical to me that the fault lies with Westinghouse--not Sony.
I wouldn't hold your breath for Sony to address or fix this problem with a specific brand of TV.
Sony would need to work with Westinghouse, and HDCP issues happen with the PS3 and other devices as well, the Onkyo 604 for example.
I also believe I have heard the problem with other major HDTV's also. I can't remember the names and brands off hand but a quick search I am sure would yeild them.
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Originally Posted by Jiffylush /forum/post/0
Sony would need to work with Westinghouse, and HDCP issues happen with the PS3 and other devices as well, the Onkyo 604 for example.
I also believe I have heard the problem with other major HDTV's also. I can't remember the names and brands off hand but a quick search I am sure would yeild them.
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