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pimmysays

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Should I Update My Ps3's Firmware?
« on: December 18, 2006, 08:26:00 AM »
Is it wise to update the firmware on my ps3? I dont want to update it if it contains any security updates. Also could any point me to a guide on how to backup my games to the ps3 harddrive?
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Ranger72

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Should I Update My Ps3's Firmware?
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2006, 04:00:00 PM »
You can't run backups on the PS3 and probably wont be able for a year or so. Go ahead and update the PS3.
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h4xx3d

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Should I Update My Ps3's Firmware?
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2006, 12:32:00 AM »
QUOTE(Ranger72 @ Dec 18 2006, 11:31 PM) View Post

You can't run backups on the PS3 and probably wont be able for a year or so. Go ahead and update the PS3.



You CAN however, back them up. From the PS3scene archives. Link


Decide for yourself if you want to update. I doubt they've snuck in any security fixes. But anyways:


QUOTE(http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/network/updates)
The PLAYSTATION®3 system software version 1.31 update includes the following:


    * Settings
          o You can now register the BD remote control in [Register Bluetooth® Device] under [Accessory Settings].
          o [BD/DVD Video Output Format (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [BD/DVD Settings].
          o [Backup Utility] has been added as a feature under [System Settings].
          o You can now select the hard disk format method in [Format Utility] and [Restore PS3™ System] under [System Settings].
          o The method of selecting output resolution has been changed in [Video Output Settings] under [Display Settings].
    * Game
          o New for 1.31: You can now play PlayStation®2 format software titles that must be installed on the hard disk.
    * Other
          o The compatibility of USB devices with PlayStation®2 format software titles has changed. For details on USB devices that can be used with system software version 1.30, select here.
          o New for 1.31: Playability status with the PS3™ system has changed for some PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format titles. To check on the latest status, visit the search site for compatible titles.
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