March 20, 2007
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Sony has confirmed in a press release today the impending release of PS3 firmware update version 1.60. The update, set to be released in Japan this Thursday, March 22, will allow the following options:
Pinpoint zoom and resolution settings for the internal PS3 internet browser: Sony has now made it easier for those wiht larger displays to zoom in on website fonts or display text in resolutions better suited for whichever television you happen to be using.
Folding@home: PS3 owners will be able to use their consoles to participate in the genetic study currently being conducted by Stanford University. The research will be used towards fighting such diseases as Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, and cystic fibrosis.
Remote Play through wireless access point: PSP owners who also happen to own 20GB PS3s can now increase connectivity between both machines through any wireless access point.
Background downloading: Users now have the freedom to download files and games without having to stare at the download screen the entire time.
Full size on-screen keyboard: This makes it easier to type text within the PlayStation browser without the aid of a USB keyboard.
This firmware update will not be pre-loaded onto PAL systems, as most of those consoles have already been packed and shipped to retailers. Reportedly, this update will also contain the data meant to improve backwards compatibility in PAL PS3 machines.
My most heart-felt condolences go out to all of you who were expecting DVD/PS2/PS1upscaling or other features not having to do with the internet browser.
