[Pirate]

Sony has released the newest PS3 Firmware today. The new 2.50 update has Flash 9 support and the following new features:

Main features in system software update version 2.50

• PlayStation®Network

The account creation screens under [Sign Up for PlayStation®Network] and the menus under [Account Management] have been redesigned.

Other new or revised features in version 2.50
Users

• You now have an option to set the PS3 system to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has been completed. This option is available when you are turning off the system under [Users] > [Turn Off System] while content is being downloaded or installed.

Settings

• [BD/DVD Settings] has been renamed as [Video Settings].
• Under [Video Settings], the [Cinema Conversion] and [Upscale] options have been renamed as [BD/DVD Cinema Conversion] and [BD/DVD Upscaler], respectively.
• [Sequential Playback] and [50 Hz Video Output] have been added as options under [Video Settings].
• [DivX® VOD Registration Code] has been added under [System Settings]. You must use this registration code to authenticate and register the PS3 system to be able to play video files that are compatible with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) service on your system. For details, visit divx.com/vod/
• [Power Save Settings] has been added as an option under Settings. To save power, the PS3 system and Wireless controllers can be set to turn off automatically after a certain period of inactivity.
• Under [Accessory Settings] > [Audio Device Settings], the method for reconnecting Bluetooth® devices has been changed.
• Under [Accessory Settings] > [Keyboard Type], you can now choose the following keyboard types: [German Keyboard (Switzerland)], [French Keyboard (Canada)] and [French Keyboard (Switzerland)].
• In the keyboard layout for [German Keyboard], the "Y" and "Z" keys have been switched and the "Q" and "A" keys have been switched.
• Under [Printer Settings] > [Printer Selection], you can now select printers that support network connectivity. You can also select HP printers using the [HP] option.

Music

• You can now select one of nine volume output levels using the [Volume Control] setting on the control panel (or the mini-size control panel).
• [Pause] has been added as an icon on the mini-size control panel.

Video

• You can now select one of nine volume output levels using the [Volume Control] setting on the control panel.
• [Scene Search] has been added as an option on the control panel.
• You can now use the [Mosquito Noise Reduction] setting for video content that is saved on the hard disk or storage media. Use this setting to reduce mosquito noise that appears on the edges of visual images.
• During BD (BDAV) and DVD playback, a technique known as “chroma upsamplingâ€� is now automatically selected based on the movement of objects within the video content and then applied to enhance images in the content.

Game

• [Sync with Server] has been added as an option under [Trophy Collection].
• By pressing the PS button while playing PLAYSTATION 3 format software, you can now view information from the [Settings and Connection Status List] option under [Network Settings].*

* This feature is not available for use with some PLAYSTATION 3 format software.
Network

• Support for Adobe® Flash® Player 9 has been added to [Internet Browser].*

* “Adobe� and “Flash� are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
PlayStation®Network

• The way to disable the automatic sign-in option and the way to sign out from PlayStation®Network have been changed.
• In PlayStation®Store, the design of the [View Downloads] and [View Cart] buttons has been changed, and a [Redeem Codes] button has been added.

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.

You can download via mirrors below (Firmware SIZE: 137mb):
[Download VIA PS3Hax Servers]
[Download VIA US SCE Servers]
[Download VIA EU SCE Servers]

[Joeballer]

anyway something major will happen since ps3 now supports flash?

[SKaPiRaTe107]

This took me so long to update from the internet. But overall it is definitely worth the time.

[tayloru]

Originally Posted by SKaPiRaTe107 This took me so long to update from the internet. But overall it is definitely worth the time.

For only 137 mb?? Huh thats odd because i just started literally 30 seconds ago and mine is 5% done...and counting...

[sza392]

now i jus cant wait for lbp and socom with the bluetooth

[NeoSabin]

Accesory Settings> Audio Device Settings has changed, to connect a Bluetooth Device you need to press Triangle

[tayloru]

Originally Posted by NeoSabin Accesory Settings has changed, to connect a Bluetooth Device you need to press Triangle

So i cant just turn my headset on for it to connect? Or is it just for syncing a device?

[GregoryRasputin]

I noticed in System Settings there is a "Divx Vod Registration Code" option

[drwoogie]

Also it now shows you the last time someone on your friends list signed in.

Another is the improved picture in the top right when you compare trophies with someone.

The store seems to load faster as well.

Also now under account management the system activation is there for PSP or your system. Make it much easier to do.

And the ugly blue bar we had before for the trophy progress on a game is now a more dark blue transparent type deal.

Also instead of having pages and pages in your download list (if you have that much stuff) its just one scroll down bar now with everything you have downloaded. Makes it alot easier to trade with someone and find the item your looking for.

[Zep24]

Not sure if any of you guys have this issue but i have been working on some ps3 things and notice that Bd-j using .nes games will not work and show up with a cannot play error code.. can someone else do this so i can confirm.. i find it odd that sony has mabey stoped this, and went on with getting flash 9, kinda fishy there huh