Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) yesterday announced that the system software update 2.70 for the PS3 will become available today.
“The capabilities of PS3 are stepping up yet another gear with this new system software update that gives users even more of the features they’ve requested from the ever-evolving PS3 service. This update will give players more freedom to text chat, make music playback more satisfying and make the Internet more accessible.” – Sony press release.
In order to download the new firmware, PS3 owners need to select the System Update icon which is located in the Settings column on the PS3’s XMB (Xross Media Bar). As per usual, the update is completely free.
Key features:
Text chat: The update aims to makes it easy to chat
“Just set up a chat room, select anyone from your Friends list and invite them in – they’ll see an icon in the corner of their screen and know they’re wanted in your chat room. Up to 16 people can join the same room to chat using a controller, a connected keyboard or a Wireless Keypad. You can even start a chat while you’re halfway through a game.” – Sony Press release
Dynamic Normaliser for music: The Dynamic Normaliser is designed to make sure that when playing music on the PS3, different audio tracks are played at the same volume. It’s hardly revolutionary, but should make a nice addition to the PS3’s functionality.
Improved Internet control: “Want to know more about the game you’ve just downloaded? Simply find its icon in your menu and select ‘Internet Search’ – you’ll be taken straight online to search for information about it. The 2.70 update also allows you to cut and paste text from your Internet Browser as well as send message attachments up to 3MB in size.” – Sony Press release.
Language fixes: New firmware introduces language specific letters, such as those used in Greek, Polish and Turkish.
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