Update features (ver 1.90)

Find out what features are included in PS3 system software update 1.90.

• Customising wallpaper (Theme Settings)

You can now display an image as the background of the PS3 Home Menu.

• Using emoticons

You can now use emoticons when creating messages under [Friends].

• Entering text in the Internet browser

You can now enter text directly into text entry fields of Web pages using a USB keyboard.

• Upsampling audio CD output

Upsampled output of audio CDs is now supported.

Other new or revised features in version 1.90

Overall

• [Eject Disc] has been added as an option in the options menu for discs.
• You can now select [Group Content] when changing a file or folder icon.

Settings

• [On] has been added as an option in [BD 1080p 24Hz Output (HDMI)] under [BD/DVD Settings].
• [44.1 kHz / 88.2 kHz / 176.4 kHz] has been added as an option in [Audio CD Output Frequency] under [Music Settings].
• [Type 2] has been added as an option in [Bitmapping] under [Music Settings].

Video

• The [Image Quality Adjustment] option in the control panel has been changed to [AV Settings].
• You can now play AVCHD-format video files that are saved on Memory Stick media or on the hard disk of a digital video camera.

Game

• You can now adjust screen display settings while playing PlayStation and PlayStation 2 format software.
• You can now sort games that are saved on the hard disk.
• You can now operate the [Slow (Back)] and [Frame Reverse] functions when playing video files saved on storage media or on the hard disk.

Network

• [Add to Bookmarks] has been added as an option in the [File] menu of the Internet browser.

Friends

• When an avatar is displayed during a voice / video chat, the avatar now moves in response to audio.

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.