PS3 upscales games and DVDs

NOT CONTENT with announcing an 80GB Playstation 3 this week, Sony has, within the last few minutes, released details of the 1.80 PS3 firmware upgrade.

By far the most impressive feature of the update is the promise of upscaled Playstation 1 and Playstation 2 games, as well as the upscaling of standard DVDs, all the way to 1080p. 1080p has recently been marketed as 'full HD'.

It should be noted that the upscaling will only work via a TV HDMI based connection to your PS3.

Also in this comprehensive update to PS3's already upgraded capabilities, version 1.80 also allows users to utilise Remote Play on their PSP across the internet, allowing them to access their PS3 anywhere in the world where a broadband internet connection is available.

The use of Remote Play requires a powered up PS3 with Version 1.80 as well as PSP firmware version 3.50 which will be available at the end of May.

This new firmware also allows users on a home network to view and play media content such as images, music and video stored on their DLNA3 ( Digital Living Network Alliance) enabled devices, such as PCs and laptops elsewhere in the house, via their PS3, allegedly reinforcing PS3's credentials as a home entertainment hub.

A 'host' of other enhancements include the ability to print photo images stored on PS3's hard disk or inserted storage media to a selection of Epson printers.

Playstation 3 owners will be able to upgrade their PS3 with the latest Version 1.80 firmware from tomorrow, 24th May 2007. µ

See Also
80GB Playstation 3 on the way
Further PS3 slatings and PSP 2 whisperings
Sony PS3-based PSX appears on the horizon
Games industry flashes wad, swaggers