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Sony details PS3 and PSP update

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Written by Rene Millman   
Monday, 13 October 2008

sony_psp2.jpgThe PS3 and PSP are getting an update, well according to the latest Playstation 3 blog. And with it you will be able to sign up to the PlayStation Network. 

Installing the update on the PSP a PSN icon comes up on the XMB, which allows users to sign up to it. Also, the PlayStation Store is also accessible from the PSP to download music and video content via Wi-Fi.

The new PSP firmware als adds a full screen keyboard to the console.

Meanwhile on the PS3, users will be able to use the official Bluetooth headset in high quality mode. Also, users will be able to keep track battery and volume levels on screen.

Elsewhere, the Trophies interface has had a slight facelift. On the page there is a symbol under the level that gives more details on the ‘actual percentage towards the next level'. You can also see levels of friends and family and the ‘percentage towards the next level'. According to the blog, the Friends Status has also had a touch up, which now says how much time has passed since last login.

Also included will be increased video out functionality, of which Sony said on the blog, "The PSP-2000's video-out feature will be able to display classic PlayStation format titles at the full-screen size of the TV that the PSP is connected to; the feature also will support interlace displays."

 
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