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PlayStation^®3 System Software Update

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Downloading and installing the PlayStation^®3 system software update will update your PS3™ system's operating system to include the latest security patches, settings, features and other items. We encourage you to check this page from time to time for system software updates and to always maintain your system to use the latest version of the system software.

An update to the PS3™ system software was released on September 20, 2011. You can use this update to upgrade your system software to version 3.72.

If your PS3™ system software version is 3.72 (or later), you do not need to perform this update. To check the version of your system software, go to (Settings) > (System Settings) > [System Information]. The information is shown in the [System Software] field.

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The PlayStation^®3 system software version 3.72 (with 3.70) update includes the following:

TV/Video Services

(TV/Video Services) has been added as a category to the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu. Video streaming services now appear under (TV/Video Services). Some services require that you download and install an application.

• The icons displayed may vary depending on the country or region of use and the availability of services.
• The icons for some streaming services previously located under the (Video) category now appear under the (TV/Video Services) category.
• The (TV/Video Services) category is not displayed in the XMB™ menu when no services are used.
• Your PS3™ system must be connected to the Internet for information about services to be updated.

Auto-upload Saved Data

You can now store new and recently updated saved data for PlayStation^®3 format software in online storage automatically on a regular basis.
This feature is exclusively for use by PlayStation^®Plus members. > See details

Other new or revised features in version 3.72 (with 3.70)

Game

New for 3.72: Playback quality during use of some PlayStation^®3 format software has been improved.

Photo

MPO (Multi-Picture format) files for 3D photos and multi-angle photos can now be displayed under (Photo) and in (Photo Gallery).

PlayStation^®Network

A feature has been added for sharing information about products in PlayStation^®Store with your Friends. Select [Recommend] on the product page to send a message introducing the item to your Friends.

Video

• 3D playback* of Blu-ray Java™ ("BD-J") content is now supported. You can now enjoy
  BD-J content recorded on Blu-ray 3D™ discs.
• DTS-HD audio output is now supported while playing Blu-ray 3D™ content*.

* A 3D compatible television that complies with the 3D standard and a high-speed HDMI cable are required to watch 3D content. Some content might not play in 3D or might not play at all.

"Blu-ray 3D" is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

Settings

• Trophy information can now be synchronized with the server automatically on a regular basis. This feature is exclusively for use by PlayStation^®Plus members. > See details

Notices

• Do not download or install updates using data other than official update data provided online or on disc media by Sony Computer Entertainment, and do not download or install updates by methods other than those described in the system documentation or on this website. If you download or install update 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.
• This update is for PS3™ systems purchased in North America. DO NOT update your PS3™ system through this website if you purchased your system outside North America. There is no guarantee of proper operation with models sold outside North America.
• The system software and system software updates installed on your system are subject to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
  Visit http://www.scei.co.jp/ps3-eula for details.
• If your PS3™ system software version is 3.72 (or later), you do not need to perform this update. To check the version of your system software, go to > (Settings) >   (System Settings) > [System Information]. The information is shown in the [System Software] field.
• The [Install Other OS] and [Default System] features have been deleted in system software versions 3.21 and later. You will not be able to use [Install Other OS] or [Default System] under (Settings) > (System Settings).
  See the Consumer Alerts page for more details.
• To play some software or use some features, you may first need to update the system software.
• Depending on your PS3™ system software version, the screen images and icons that are used on this website may differ from those that appear on your system.

You can update your system software by any of the following methods:

• System Update
  Update using the PS3™ system's [System Update] feature.
  
• Update using a PC
  Download update data using a PC and save on storage media* or a USB Mass Storage device. Copy the update data to the PS3™ system's hard disk drive and perform the update.
• Update using disc media
  Use the update data included on a game disc to perform the update.

*An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models of the PS3™ system.

Assassin’s Creed Revelations for PS3 Getting Big Blu-ray Bonus

Hey there PlayStation Assassins! We have something exciting to share today: thanks to a special partnership with PlayStation and the incredible storage space offered by Blu-ray discs, we are offering a full version of the original Assassin’s Creed for free if you’re one of the first to buy Assassin’s Creed Revelations! Supplies are somewhat limited, however, so you’ll need to act quickly  in order to get a copy of the original Assassin’s Creed included on your Assassin’s Creed Revelations Blu-ray disc.
As you know, Assassin’s Creed Revelations will see Ezio follow in the footsteps of the legendary Assassin Mentor Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad on a quest to understand the true nature of what it means to be an Assassin. To prepare you for this journey, we thought it might be a good idea for you to have the game that started it all on-hand just in case you needed a quick refresher on Altaïr’s history.
Vittoria agli Assassini!

Week of September 12th 2011 New Releases

Kratos returns this week when his classic PSP adventures Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta, receive the HD and stereoscopic 3D treatment with God of War: Origins on PS3 and PSN. If you missed out on Bulletstorm earlier this year (shame on you), here’s your chance to “kill with skill,” and download it on PSN.
PSone Classics and PSone Japan Imports both offer PlayStation nostalgia in the same week. Stretch out your trigger finger and enjoy The Drop.

PlayStation 3

God of War: Origins (Also on PSN) – This double-pack of carnage contains both origin chapters in the God of War franchise — God of War: Chains of Olympus & God of War: Ghost of Sparta. Both games are remade with high-definition graphics displayable on 3D HDTVs.

CHAINS OF OLYMPUS: As many who know the tales of the God of War know, Kratos, after being deceived into killing his wife and daughter, denounced his service to Ares. In order to seek absolution from his past sins, the Ghost of Sparta pledged himself as a champion to the Gods for the years to follow – these brutal crusades, in the name of Olympus, became legendary throughout the ancient world … Experience Kratos’ journey during the 10 years of servitude to the Gods of Olympus. In God of War: Chains of Olympus, Kratos will venture to lands that no mortal has ever walked upon.

GHOST OF SPARTA: Set in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War: Ghost of Sparta is a single-player game that allows players to take on the powerful role of Spartan warrior Kratos. This new adventure picks up after the first God of War concludes, telling the story of Kratos’ ascension to power as the God of War. In his quest to rid himself of the nightmares that haunt him, Kratos must embark on a journey that will reveal the origins of lost worlds, and finally answer long-awaited questions about his dark past. Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Chaos, he will have to overcome armies of mythological monsters, legions of undead soldiers, and amazingly dangerous and brutal landscapes throughout his merciless quest.

NHL 12 — EA Sports NHL 12 wants you to Be the Next Great Legend. Play your way to superstardom in the revamped Be a Pro mode and experience legendary moments in your player career as you shatter records and cement yourself in NHL history. Experience authentic action and energy of real life hockey as the NHL 12 Full Contact Physics Engine puts you in the rink with everything now live on the ice — shatter the glass, send helmets flying and knock players over the boards and into the bench. Experience a fresh new look and feel with all new gameplay presentation, and, for the first time ever, the chance to lace up outdoors under the lights in one of the biggest hockey events of the season, the NHL Winter Classic at Pittsburgh’s Heinz field.

White Knight Chronicles II — White Knight Chronicles II continues the epic story of Leonard with a brand new 30+ hour single player campaign. Featuring a fully redesigned, dynamic new combat system, you can create and customise your own exciting attack strategies and combos. With online play for up to six players, you can choose to tackle co-op quests or free-roam the game world as a team, plus the Georama feature returns allowing you to build your own customizable town online.

The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns (Again!) — Save the world from Dolphin Domination! Dr. Blowhole is out to conquer the world and is using the Penguins to achieve that goal — whether they realize it or not. Jump into an all-new, raucous experience with 3 episodes and over 12 exciting levels as the Penguins embark on adventures in, under and outside of the zoo culminating in the grand finale in Dr. Blowhole’s Liar. Only you and zany Team Penguin can stop Dr. Blowhole from taking over the world!

PlayStation Network

Bulletstorm — Bulletstorm brings new furor to first-person shooter action thanks to its signature ‘kill with skill’ gameplay. The game tells the story of a futuristic confederation protected by an elite band of mercenaries: Dead Echo. When Dead Echo members Grayson Hunt and Ishi Sato learn they’ve been working for the wrong side, they’re betrayed by their commander and exiled to the far reaches of the galaxy. In Bulletstorm, Grayson and Ishi find themselves surrounded by hordes of mutants and flesh eating gangs in an abandoned paradise. They have two objectives: get off the planet alive, and exact revenge on the man who sent them there.

Players step into the role of Grayson Hunt complete with an arsenal of over-the-top combat moves and outrageously large guns. Bulletstorm’s array of distinct ‘skillshots’ produces unprecedented levels of frantic gameplay and yell-inducing satisfaction. The skillshot system rewards players for inciting mayhem in the most creative way possible. The more insane the skillshot, the more points players collects to upgrade their character and unlock weapons, which then allows them to execute even more creative moves and exaggerated skillshots.

From Dust — Created by famed French videogame designer Eric Chahi, this mysterious game tells of a world in terrible disorder, one that only you can set right again. Commanding the world around you as a child in a sandbox, players will help their people resist, expand and migrate so they can accomplish their quest to find a safe place in a land ravaged by the violent and catastrophic ways of Nature.

Gameplay in this innovative game is based on advanced technology that allows the entire world to act dynamically. The ground, water, and vegetation are all yours to interact with — breach a lake open, dig open a crater, set loose a lava flow … your powers are great, but how you choose to use them will determine the fate of this society.

Ferrari: The Race Experience — The official Ferrari licensed videogame experience, Ferrari: The Race Experience features the world’s most desired sports cars, including the Ferrari 458 Italia and Ferrari 599XX. Choose from an impressive stable of 34 Ferrari motors and race across 17 racetracks, including the street circuit Riviera and the ultra cool Fiorano test track. Players get their choice of GT Road Cars, GT Race Cars or Classic Cars. An all-new Assisted mode allows gamers of all skill levels to enjoy a Ferrari.

Elemental Monster: Online Card Game — Emerald Monster is a battle game where you the player make use of cards to summon beasts. Create your own deck of cards, then select three cards and place them on the battle field. You then select a monster to summon from one of these three cards. Each monster can be made to perform one of two attacks, or if you feel a slight imbalance against your opponent, you can recall your creature and send out another in its place. This PS3 entry in the franchise features over 10 hours of play in Single Player mode and online battles (with a pay-per-play system) for networked multiplayer bouts.

Renegade Ops (Demo Available) — Renegade Ops puts players in a mobile commando unit sent behind enemy lines to defeat Inferno, a madman intent on global domination. Defeat enemies across a range of stunning environments using a wide variety of vehicles, from dispersing electromagnetic shock waves to the deployment of a huge Gatling gun armed to the teeth.

Demos

• Fifa Soccer 12
• Pro Evolution Soccer 2012
• Ace Combat Assault Horizon

minis

• Arcade Essentials: Evolutions Minis

PSone Japan Imports

Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness — Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness is a fighting game produced by Capcom in 1994 where the pilots of mecha battle each other. The game is a sequel to the scrolling fighter Armored Warriors. The game only had minimal distribution in arcades outside Japan, and none of the console ports were released overseas. Tech Romancer (ported to the Sega Dreamcast) is considered a spiritual sequel for this game; Jin and his BX-02 Blodia are present in it as an unlockable bonus character/mech.

PSone Classic

Pong — Pong on the PlayStation takes that original idea, adds a super clean and smooth 3D and physics engine, and hammers out dozens of new ideas only a 3D game could possibly do.

[Editor’s Note: The following dates are subject to change. Game details are gathered from Press Releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

PSP Titles Being Remastered for PS3

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver. announced.

Sony today announced a PSP Remaster series of titles that will ship on Blu-ray discs for PlayStation 3 starting first in Japan.

The games will be "customized and developed" specifically for PS3 and include additional features such as Sixaxis support, new add-on content, and/or stereoscopic 3D support. Save files will be transferable back and forth between the original PSP game and the PS3 version. Ad-hoc mode gameplay will also be supported though the "adhoc party for PlayStation Portable" application on the PS3 system but not with every title. Sony notes the application is not supported on the 20GB model (CECHB00) which does not include Wi-Fi.



In Japan, the first PSP Remaster title will be Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver. from Capcom. "The graphics of the PS3 version, including monsters, fields, equipment, as well as Felyne Comrades, are more gorgeous and vibrant than ever, and will deliver dynamic gameplay when played on the large TV screens," Sony said.

No other details, such as North American or Europe release plans, were revealed at this time. The press release notes that PSP "blockbuster games" will be remastered, so the selection will likely be limited to top-selling titles only.


Today Sony announced a new line of PS3 games it's dubbing the PSP Remaster series -- PSP games that have been upgraded with HD graphics and much more. Here are the first details.
Those who are worried that Sony intends to release a bunch of lackluster PSP ports can rest easy: In addition to the HD visuals, Sony is promising new content for the games, plus control schemes designed for the PS3 controller. Stereoscopic 3D support and ad-hoc multiplayer will also be supported for certain games. Sony also revealed that save files can be swapped between the PS3 and PSP versions of the games, allowing you to play on your television at home, then take the game on the road with your PSP, something that Hideo Kojima showed interest in last year.
The first game that will be released in the PSP Remaster series (in Japan, at least) is Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, which is wildly popular in Japan. There's no word on what games will be released in America, but could this be what all those God of War Portable HD rumors were hinting at?

This week on PlayStation®Store ASIA

Grab a special Fighting title Street Fighter 3 Third Strike: Online Edition bundle at the full game price of MYR 58 from 23 to 29 August which gives you the full game plus 10 avatars for free! If you are a PS Plus member, you’re in for a premier download and try-out of Resistance™ 3 Beta from 25 August, while non-members can only do so from 30 August!

Release date	Game	Platform	Catagory	Price
08/24	Street Fighter 3 Third Strike: Online Edition	PS3™	Game	MYR58
08/24	Under Siege™	PS3™	Game	MYR59
08/25	MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES COMPLETE EDITION	PS3™	Game	MYR38
08/25	Resistance™ 3 Multiplayer Beta (PlayStation®Plus member)	PS3™	Beta	Free

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SETS NEW PRICE FOR PLAYSTATION®3 FOR ASIA

 PlayStation®3 Available at an Attractive New Price of MYR1,029

Starting August 22 for Malaysia

 

Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Limited (SCEH) today announced that the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system with 160GB hard disk drive (HDD), currently available at a suggested retail price (SRP) of MYR1,199, will be available at a very attractive new SRP of MYR1,029 for Malaysia. SCEH will also reduce the price of the PS3™ system with 320GB HDD, currently available at a SRP of MYR1,249, to SRP of MYR1,079. The new pricing will be effective starting August 22, 2011 for Malaysia.

 

Since its release in 2006, PS3 has gained tremendous support from fans around the world and its cumulative worldwide sales reached a milestone of 50 million units as of March 29, 2011. Equipped with future proof cutting–edge technologies including the sophisticated processors, Cell Broadband Engine™ and RSX®, as well as the Blu-ray disc™ (BD) player and HDMI terminal, PS3 has continuously enhanced its value to consumers through system software updates to support new features and services including stereoscopic 3D content playback and support for the PlayStation®Move motion controller. With the breadth and depth of services and content available for the PS3 system, including its impressive BD software line-up and the expansive portfolio of more than 60,000 games and video content^*1 available on PlayStation®Network, the new price will make the platform more accessible than ever and will appeal to a wider audience looking to buy the best entertainment system for their home. 

 

With strong support from software developers and publishers, as of June 30, 2011, the worldwide cumulative number of BD software titles for the PS3 system exceeds 2,495 titles and downloadable PS3 games available on PlayStation®Store exceeds 3,100 titles^*2. Of these titles, more than 120 titles^*3 are stereoscopic 3D supported and 200 titles^*3 are PlayStation®Move dedicated or supported. In addition to this extensive software title line-up, exciting and attractive new titles are expected to be released from software developers and publishers as well as from SCE Worldwide Studios, including NBA 2K12 from 2K Sports, FIFA 12 from Electronic Arts, Driver® San Francisco from Ubisoft®, Resistance® 3, ICO, Shadow of the Colossus and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception™ from SCE and more.

 

Through these price reductions, the upcoming line-up of blockbuster software titles for the PS3 system and the industry’s strongest offering of entertainment services, SCE will continue to expand the PS3 platform and deliver a world of computer entertainment that is only possible on PlayStation.

 

^*1 As of the end of July 2011. The number includes downloadable PS3 games, game demos and video content.The number does not include PSP content, game add-on or themes.

^*2 As of the end of July 2011.Number of downloadable PS3 games including classics. The number does not include game demos.

^*3 As of the end of July 2011.

5 New Release Game for you to get!!

Make a date to check out these upcoming PS3 titles that wowed the crowds and media at gamescom 2011.

Assassin's Creed Revelations

The next chapter in the blockbuster series from Ubisoft on PlayStation 3 follows Ezio Auditore Da Firenze on another epic adventure as he explores a brand new story and environments in the footsteps of his mentor, Altaïr.
Ezio is armed with a fresh set of weapons and abilities to help him overcome another band of ruthless Templars and traitors. His famous Eagle Vision has been heightened, and he now possesses an even more powerful Eagle Sense which highlights past events along with enemies and secret passageways.
The vast weapon wheel now holds two types of ammunition; knives, guns and blades can be found in the primary one, while a secondary wheel holds bombs and explosives. In addition, the acclaimed multiplayer mode introduces many new characters, each with their own back story and history.
NeverDead

Easily one of the most refreshingly innovative titles of gamescom 2011, Konami's NeverDead has a premise rarely explored in video games – an immortal hero. Demon hunter Bryce has been cursed with the ability to survive all manners of fates that would kill a normal human being and uses these deadly injuries to help him stop a demonic invasion.
If Bryce burns in fire, he can blast off flaming bullets from his gun. Electrocute him and he can use his body as a conduit to electrify his foes. Even losing limbs doesn't faze Bryce – he can simply recollect his body parts by rolling over them, or use them as weapons.
With its dark gallows humour, NeverDead is memorable and inventive. It will change the way you look at the typical action adventure when it launches on PS3 late 2011.
Borderlands 2

In development since 2009, Borderlands 2 is not "just a bunch of new levels" in the words of the studio's Steve Gibson; rather, as an update to one of the surprise hits of the last couple of years on PS3, Borderlands 2 has been revamped throughout, with brand new weapons, vehicles and computer-controlled characters.
The result is a humorous, Mad Max style tale set in a richly detailed, distinctive world that is brought to life using a heavily inked, almost comic book, art style that really sets it apart from other titles in the first person shooter mould. Added to this, little environmental touches such as smoke trails, distant waterfalls and fluttering flags help to create a sense of a world that is constantly evolving around you.
You'll be able to delve deep into this world as missions evolve and lead you across the landscape, taking down enemies along the way. Other innovations include smarter enemies, an on-screen mini-map and updates to the co-op multiplayer mode.
Prey 2

Shown behind closed doors at gamescom 2011, Prey 2 on PS3 wowed anyone lucky enough to set eyes on its futuristic thrills. You control an amnesiac bounty hunter Killian Samuels in a mission to discover why he was abducted and the reasons behind his memory loss.
The alien world of Exodus is a sandbox of strange creatures, where you can explore, talk to its inhabitants and apprehend dangerous criminals. Prey 2's Blade Runner style presentation works to make it a visual masterpiece, drawing you into Exodus with lush environments and freakish aliens. Hover boots, threat detecting visors and other technological wonders are yours to play with.
It's an epic journey where your actions and decisions have powerful consequences on your quest for identity. Impressive and engaging, first person shooters rarely come prettier or more involving than Prey 2.
Lollipop Chainsaw

Another title reserved for media only, the latest outing from acclaimed game maker Goichi Suda – aka Suda51 – introduces gamers to Juliet Starling, an 18-year-old high school cheerleader turned zombie hunter.
The undead have overrun San Romero High and it's up to you as Juliet to use a dizzying array of athletic moves to see them off in this high-kicking action adventure that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Oh, and of course there's a certain chainsaw to get to grips with, all of which makes for a fresh take on the action adventure genre that is sure to bring a smile to your face when it hits PS3 in 2012.