Having Sony’s Playstation 3 overrun by Microsoft’s XBox 360, Nintendo’s Wii and its very own Playstation2; is the PS3 really doomed?
Sony has released a new firmware for the PS3 that will feature upscaling of PS1 and PS2 games, and DVD movies up to full 1080p HD resolution.
The new firmware also enables Remote Play on their PSP across the internet, allowing them to access their PS3 anywhere in the world where a broadband internet connection is available.
Other features: Copying Saved Data to a Memory Card Users can now copy saved data
from PlayStation or PlayStation 2 format software stored on their PS3 system to a Memory Card or Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation2), using their PS3 system and a Memory Card Adaptor. Photo Printing, Viewing, and Editing The photo capabilities of PS3 system have been enhanced, allowing users to print digital photos stored on a PS3s hard drive or inserted storage media. Currently, select Epson printers connected via USB are compatible. Users will find a new type of slideshow for displaying photos, zoom functionality and the option to crop images.
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 DLNA 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.
