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PS3 firmware 1.90 imminent

Latest update to Sony's console will be available across the Atlantic on July 24, in the US in "next few days."

Sony's PlayStation 3 will very shortly be updated to firmware version 1.90.

The latest download, which will be released in Europe on July 24, brings with it a range of new features, fixes, and tweaks, including emoticons, in-game PS3 video setting customization, and the ability to eject a disc using the option menu.

Other new features include the ability to rearrange games on the XMB (dashboard), change folder classifications, add bookmarks, and enable Web security, as well as access new XMB backgrounds and a "bit mapping" option in music settings.

Also in the update is the ability to change the CD output to 44.1/88.2/176.4kHz, force 24Hz output for Blu-ray over HDMI, save AVCHD-type animations from a memory stick, and change settings such as upscaling while playing PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games. Avatars will also now move during visual chat.

[UPDATE] According to SCEA's Playstation Blog, the update will be available in the US "in the next few days."

235 Comments

  • YukoAsho

    Posted Jul 25, 2007 7:10 am GMT

    Pablo - The 360 had a lot of this stuff out of the gate, so I don't see how you have the right to brag. It's as stupid as the 360 owners bragging about MS addressing the red rings: It's what they're SUPPOSED to do.

    That being said, I'll enjoy being able to put wallpapers on the PS3 cross media bar. Now we just need faster downloading of updates.

  • adam2987

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 10:49 pm GMT

    Quote:
    F1sTDaCuffS how about servers. i can care less about the little stuff. i wanna play games that dont crash every other game. psn is horrible.
    ......................................................................
    My games never ever crash. What games crash? I like the psn except for the fact that the content isn't as ample as it could be. Finally some wallpapers!

  • Latinbro1

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 12:49 pm GMT

    A5H19
    I wonder if anyone's made a PS3 homebrew yet..?

    I'm sure people have done many homebrews already. Especially since you can install other operating systems.

  • Pablo620

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 12:31 pm GMT

    LOL funny how the 360 fanboys have less and less to bash the PS3 on, digitalpro where you around for E3 when Sony announced tons of new games and brought out many others from hiding...killzone...while the 360 showed what new, another viva pinata and scene it...lmao what a joke. And dont get me started on the Wii fit garbage

  • chappers82

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 11:54 am GMT

    Please sony! We Need Video Recording Capabilities, it must be possible??? Please don't make me go out a buy a DVD/HDD Recorder!

  • A5H19

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 11:32 am GMT

    I wonder if anyone's made a PS3 homebrew yet..?

  • F1sTDaCuffS

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 9:57 am GMT

    how about servers. i can care less about the little stuff. i wanna play games that dont crash every other game. psn is horrible.

  • mrsouporman

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 9:25 am GMT

    Awesome update and finally, we have wallpapers ^_^

  • salamancecool

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 8:14 am GMT

    "Also in the update is the ability to change the CD output to 44.1/88.2/176.4kHz, force 24Hz output for Blu-ray over HDMI, save AVCHD-type animations from a memory stick............WHAT? say that again!? CAN ANYONE PLEASE EXPLAIN"

    If you dont know what it means then chances are you wont need to use it

  • ftjx

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 5:43 am GMT

    Also in the update is the ability to change the CD output to 44.1/88.2/176.4kHz, force 24Hz output for Blu-ray over HDMI, save AVCHD-type animations from a memory stick............WHAT? say that again!? CAN ANYONE PLEASE EXPLAIN

  • jamalnos

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 5:26 am GMT

    @JamesL007,
    Is Metal Gear Solid (PS1) original exist in the PSN?
    Looking forward for your answer.

  • JamesL007

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 2:04 am GMT

    I have 1.90 right now in the US, I had to get it to stay online in the Playstation Store and play Resistance online. 1.90 is ok, they added a theme setting for background wallpaper, and some minor improvements in grouping and arranging things on the system with emotions now for chat. But overall I would love to see some more video playback features like the ablitiy to playback Xvid and AVI files. but it was a good update I hope the next couple of updates finish it up for the year. Peace

  • MCW101

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 2:03 am GMT

    Great Work Sony!!!!

  • kenesu96

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 1:59 am GMT

    there needs to be an update that allow for the disc to float up n the air after ejecting hen back into its case, and for a different disc to come out of the case and into the PS3

  • Qazzor

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 1:43 am GMT

    Digitalpro needs to go and hide back under that rock that he was obviously hiding under for all of e3 otherwise he'd know that PS3 has a great if not better line up of games than any other system

  • digitalpro

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 12:33 am GMT

    WOW!!! I guess PS3 owners has to get excited over something since there no games out it to get them excited.

  • especensor

    Posted Jul 24, 2007 12:11 am GMT

    YAY! i love emoticons

    8)

  • Dungeoncrawler1

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 11:40 pm GMT

    LOL, same here...I'm updating to 1.90 as we speak and I'm also in the United States.

    Dc

  • PSLinux

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 11:21 pm GMT

    the eject from the menu is cool but you still gotta walk up to the damn thing and put another disk in lol

  • blazethehedghog

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 11:00 pm GMT

    Ha I'm downloading it as we speak! I'm now gonna get some backrounds that involve sonic, cats that do weird things, or a hamster lifting a weight. Screw Xboxs having to buy backrounds! I'm makin my own on ps3 and psp!

  • holhardy

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 10:11 pm GMT

    "as well as access new XMB backgrounds" please tell me that this is the ability to change it like the psp to change color or to add pics of your own.

  • Sonicgod

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 10:08 pm GMT

    Everytime they update they get close to finishing the PS3. It's obvious it was less than half done when they started selling it.

    They update with firmware OS constantly and it is not even a year old.

    my xbox has not had that many and it is a year old. My wii has had 2.

  • Pablo620

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 9:29 pm GMT

    LOL the next few days my butt. Optimus Prime has been posted up on my XMB background since 11:45 PM on July 23rd

  • Latinbro1

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 9:06 pm GMT

    cool!

  • santit99

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 9:05 pm GMT

    PS3 is the best, thank you Sony!!!

  • Pete5506

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 9:02 pm GMT

    well more updates I will have to get when I get a PS3

  • ooJmong

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 8:56 pm GMT

    YAY for backgrounds. Finally.

  • dadeisvenm

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 8:49 pm GMT

    @ Boobush

    Pretty much useless the way I see it. Hey Esteban011487, muscle doesn't matter here, it's a console (brains).

    Brains ay?

    You DO know it has 7 right? I hear it keeps a cool head under pressure... more so then the other console you know... the one thats costing its pops a cool billion in medical bills.

  • faithnomore311

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 8:44 pm GMT

    The upscaling of PS2 games is the most important to me, I'm gonna go download it right now.

  • feeldisstyle

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 8:33 pm GMT

    1.90 just released @ 11:30 7/23/07

  • boobush

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 8:26 pm GMT

    Pretty much useless the way I see it. Hey Esteban011487, muscle doesn't matter here, it's a console (brains).

  • Esteban011487

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 7:55 pm GMT

    PS3 has more Muscle power than Xbox 360, that's why the went ahead with their release, 'cuase microsoft knew that PS3 was coming!. and that its kicking their ass right now!.

  • Surllio

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 7:52 pm GMT

    Good stuff. VERY Good stuff. I look forward to the eject option. Been wanting that for a while.

  • freerunner01

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 7:22 pm GMT

    Thats teh difference between PS3 adn Xbox 360 (have em both, love em both), Xbox is simpler in its operation, straight forward with games, PS3 is more of a computer than a console...

  • EpilepsyKid

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 7:09 pm GMT

    All this firmware with downlodable features, cd output, different numbers, bit mapping, 24hz so & so. It's very complicated. My head hurts. I'm just here to play videogames, not all this.

  • zeppo816

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 5:26 pm GMT

    This was listed on Sony's U.S. Blog page, so it is coming to the U.S.

  • snipe2004

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 4:40 pm GMT

    @classicfan
    you actually have to own a ps3 to say the bull you just said.

    @hovan316
    cant wait for the demo too...just read about that earlier

  • blisken11

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 4:37 pm GMT

    what is bit mapping option mean? play while playing games yet? ejecting disc without pushing the button on front seems kinda of pointless unless it breaks cause you have to get up to put new one in anyway. Can we just call the PS3 a high end PC yet with a blu-ray drive seriously but cheaper. browse web, change everything on desktop OS (XMB) now.

  • boratman

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 4:34 pm GMT

    I heard they might release some form of achievements like on 360 this winter. That would kinda suck because I'm already trying to get more achievements on 360, I don't think I can handle 2 consoles at the same time.

  • snipe2004

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 4:24 pm GMT

    @classicfan
    you need to actually own a ps3 to say the bull you just said

  • hovan316

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 3:57 pm GMT

    Heavenly Sword demo this Thursday...now that I can't wait for!!!

  • classicfan posted Jul 23, 2007 3:56 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    classicfan

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 3:56 pm GMT (hide)

    This is bullchit! That we have to wait how long! Christmas is what SONY told me!.PS3 is boring no updates no future!--Maybe I should just sell it its not worth my time and effort when SCEA f around!-

  • hovan316

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 3:53 pm GMT

    Keep 'em comming, that's all I gotta say.
    Firmware 2.00 will be the ultimate one...Can't wait for that one!
    Go Sony, you're doing everything right now...come late August, the journey begins!!!

  • Symphonycometh

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 3:31 pm GMT

    wando77:

    Yeah...you're right...

    Does the 360 try to cure cancer by the way?

  • wando77

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 3:22 pm GMT

    AH HA HA HA HA.....you call a little tweak update like this a nail in the 360's heart.....you guys must be desperate

  • Pablo620

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 3:17 pm GMT

    Sweet no doubt US will get this too i heard else where that it was Japan that would recieve this and Heavenly Sword thursday

  • JamesL007

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 3:16 pm GMT

    @jamalnos

    You can download old PS one classics off the PSN for about 5 to 10 bucks that is how you can get them, Peace

  • JamesL007

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 3:14 pm GMT

    ITs about time for this update, I would for them to add the ability to run games off a EXternal HD and not just the HDD. I love for some more play back file types like WMV or Xvid or even AVI I am getting tried of converting everything to .mp4 even knowing it is a smaller format and saves space but I have about 100+ videos I want to put on there and I do not want to convert all of them. The next update better hopefully fix some of the glitches in the Home Beta too, peace

  • cjnwo4life

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 3:12 pm GMT

    @ hoverboy

    @cjnwo4life: "...10. Smackdown vs. raw 08 (this I might get on the Wii. Don't ask)..."

    I sense more broken TV reports with the Wii version of a WWE game I feel you. It will be interesting when we here the 1st report of tv being destroyed because the people fell into them. Still looks to be fun though but will also be interesting as well.

  • scriptwrite

    Posted Jul 23, 2007 3:05 pm GMT

    ...and where are the good games? lol. The PS3 needs a lot more games to warrant a purchase at this stage in its life... it also needs a price cut...yeah definitely a price cut.

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