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PS3 2.10 Fiirmware tomorrow

Leaked on the Spanish, French and UK PS sites and since removed:

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Find out what features are included in PS3 system software update 2.10.

An update to the PS3 system software was released on December 18, 2007. If you update your PS3 system, the system software version will be 2.10 and the following features will be updated. In order to download PS3 system software version 2.10, you will need a minimum 120Mb of free space on either the PS3 Hard Disk Drive (System Update) or on removable storage media (PC Update).

The PLAYSTATION 3 system software version 2.10 update includes the following:

* Voice Changer

The Voice Changer feature has been added to voice / video chat. Visit the Voice Changer guide in Help & Support under PS3 at eu.playstation.com for more details.

Using this feature, you can change the tone of a voice that is input from an audio device such as a microphone. High and low-pitched tones can each be adjusted to five preset levels. You can vary the tone when using voice / video chat under Friends.


Other new or revised features in version 2.10

Music

* You can now select [Type 3] as an option under Settings > [Music Settings] > [Bitmapping]. This bitmapping process was developed specifically for the PS3TM system to enhance audio playback.

Video

* DivX and VC-1 (WMV) have been added to the types of files that can be played. *
* Blu-ray Disc Profile 1.1 is now supported. **
* [BD Data Utility] has been added. ***

*- To play VC-1 (WMV) format files, you must go to Settings > [System Settings] and set [Enable WMA Playback].
- Copyright-protected files or files that were encoded by using DivX 3.11 cannot be played. - Files that are 2GB or more cannot be played.
** You may now be able to use several additional features such as playback of two videos at the same time with Profile 1.1-compatible Blu-ray Discs. The available features vary depending on the disc.
*** The management data that is used by the Blu-ray Disc is saved.

Note:

* This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
* The new system software will preserve any settings previously made to the PLAYSTATION 3. Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the PS3 system software.
* Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by Sony Computer Entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or in this site. If an update is performed using data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3 system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3 system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PS3 system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.

The voice chat thing sounds like what the Xbox 1 had and that was garbage, Divx and VC1 WMV sound good but the 2GB limitation is a shame. The 360 had a full FAQ on what can and cant be played with the Fall 07 update, lets hope Sony do the same (sidenote - I have been very impressed with what the 360 can play - I can even do 1080p 10-15mbps WMV files with 5.1 WMA using windows media sharing over a pretty lousy 802.11g network and it works perfectly. I hope PS3 can match it).

But the good news is Profile 1.1. The fact it hadn't been added yet 6 weeks after Nov 1st was starting to worry me but if this leak is true, there should be alot of happy BD consumers/PS3 owners come tomorrow. Now Sony have to get to DTS-HD MA decoding and there will be nothing left to moan about PS3 BD. (But I will still moan about region coding  )

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I don't remember that voice chat option with the Xbox (still have mine).  Personally, I don't think Sony needs a full FAQ on what can't be played (beyond the information that is released with each update...like above).

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The PS3 has been doing 1080p above 10-15Mbps with AVC with 5.1 audio for quite some time now via 802.11G (supplied with the PS3).  Any video file can be streamed from your PC to your PS3 using Tversity.  I hope the Xbox 360 can match the PS3's lossless audio and/or 7.1 surround.

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PS3 F/W 2.1 is now live. D/L'ing now.

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DivX playback seems to be flawless.

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Quoting Ascended_Saiyan:

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DivX playback seems to be flawless.

It would seem to be to you but it isnt, I have already found many files that give the "data is corrupt" error message. A video faq from sony would help to explain why these files cannot be played (ps the same files play fine on my 360).

The 2GB file limit renders the whole feature slightly useless anyway.

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You didn't mention "media center"?  Look back at your post about the PS3 update.  BTW, how else would you get the information over 802.11G to you Xbox 360?  If there is another way, I would sure like to know.

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"7.1 lossless" is still totally irrelevant in the realm of media sharing from pc to console. You still have no idea what you are talking about.

Sure.  If you close in the overall subject of video and audio playback down to media sharing ONLY, then you might have a point.  But even then, the 5.1 sound you were talking about would have to processed and/or outputted via something, right?  That would still validate 7.1 surround sound AND lossless audio.

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DivX announced Sony Pictures Television will be offering "high quality, secure" content for download-to-own to DivX Certified hardware (like the PlayStation 3 or DSM-330, but probably definitely not the Xbox 360). Little details like who will actually sell this content, what shows will be available (our fingers are crossed for syndicated Jeopardy HD episodes) and when aren't mentioned, but this is another step as it promotes itself as a platform for legitimate content distribution.

Update: We contacted DivX and confirmed the Xbox 360 is not a Divx Certified device and will not play this content, while DivX Connected devices like the DSM-330 will.