Update features (ver 2.30)

Find out what features are included in PS3 system software update 2.30.

An update to the PS3 system software was released on April 15, 2008. If you update your PS3 system, the system software version will be 2.30 and the following features will be updated. In order to download PS3 system software version 2.30, you will need a minimum 130Mb of free space on either the PS3 Hard Disk Drive (System Update) or on removable storage media (PC Update).

Main features in system software update version 2.30

Redesigned PLAYSTATION Store

In April 2008, PLAYSTATION Store underwent a redesign and now supports new features. Visit the Redesigned PLAYSTATION Store guide in Help & Support under PS3 > Network > Redesigned PLAYSTATION Store at eu.playstation.com for more details.

Other new or revised features in version 2.30

Video

Blu-ray Disc playback now supports DTS-HD Master Audio™ and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio™ output.*

* The PS3™ system does not support playback of DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 for DVD-Video or DTS-ES Matrix for Blu-ray Discs.

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.