PS3 firmware 1.31 adds Final Fantasy XI support

by Christopher Grant { Dec 13th 2006 at 1:10PM }

A PlayStation 3 firmware update is now available for the system, nudging it along from version 1.30 to 1.31. While the US update page still doesn't list the contents of the download (c'mon Sony, if you can write the code and push it live, you can at least let us know what's in it), the Japanese page does. So now we stumble around, trying to decipher Japanese and piece together just what it is we've just stuck on our PS3. According to this machine translated page, they've added "installation of hard disk private PlayStation®2 standard software." Sure, this doesn't make any sense but if you think like a machine (follow this link), you'll realize they surely mean that PS2 software that heretofore required that system's HDD attachment is now functional. This includes Nobunaga's Ambition Online and Final Fantasy XI.

The Japanese page instructs us to download the "PS2 System Data" from the PlayStation Store; however, try as we might, we're unable to find the download. We're guessing a copy of either of the aforementioned titles may be required to install this functionality. Regardless, it's clear that -- especially if they're going to insist on frequent, mandatory updates -- Sony should consider being more communicative with their audience. Kaz, now that you're over in Japan, let 'em know that gamers in North America care about this stuff too!

Tags: 1.31, Ps3Firmware, Sony, Update

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

@ Dec 13th 2006 1:22PM

They should follow the MS model.. announce an update on 'player friendly' Mjr. Nelson.. then when it starts bricking consoles, just ignore the issue and carry on, business as usual.

Seifer @ Dec 13th 2006 1:34PM

I think you mean "Nobunaga", not "Nobunga".

jygsaw @ Dec 13th 2006 1:37PM

No 1080i/ps2 jaggy fix? Apple shoes... oh well...

Cowanobunga dudes!

John @ Dec 13th 2006 1:43PM

This is what I like about the 360, we never hear about most of the updates!

just every now and again u turn on ur 360 and it takes a few minutes updating and away you go!

im really starting to lose interest in the ps3 now (£425??? lol) and I havent been into a game shop in northern ireland yet where they are excited about it, yet alone promoting it or taking preorders. when I ask they tell me that it wont sell and that the 360 is the way to go, even in the likes of gamestop

off topic, anyways the 360 update system is inherently better than the ps3's seems to be, endof!

Marty @ Dec 13th 2006 1:46PM

>, if they had followed the MS model, they'd have something worth buying out right now. :D

greenz @ Dec 13th 2006 2:13PM

I think its sad Sony doesn't have a Major Nelson for the PS3. It seems they dont take into account north america PS3 users. We need somebody to tell us atleast whats going on and give us updates as well as to complain too. After spending 600 for a system i love they can just throw us a little end user support. I think we need to petition Sony for some end user support.

4ham @ Dec 13th 2006 2:26PM

They are following the 360 model. You must remember they are a year behind. Expect houses on fire soon.

Community-Based Song Lyrics @ Dec 13th 2006 2:46PM

We don't have to worry about Sony's nutsack getting cold anytime soon. ">" invariably coddles Sony nuts 24/7 like they're his two week old infant.

Hiroken @ Dec 13th 2006 2:58PM

{All Right}! /cheer

DC @ Dec 13th 2006 3:17PM

So to recap, Xbox 360 owners:

* Are kidding themselves that it is preferable to not know when their console is due for an update - it is better for it to just update on its own without the user knowing what is going on

* Still get a weensy bit upset when reminded of the whole "sorry we bricked your console gosh was that embarrassing" incident.

andyakadum @ Dec 13th 2006 3:37PM

You mean:

if (All == Right) {cheer();}

somaxd @ Dec 13th 2006 7:04PM

!! ill try installing FFXI tonight and see if it works.
(just remember that a FULL FFXI+RotZ+CoP+ToA might take a long while to install)
Im really hoping this works.. as ive quit ffxi untill the ps3 can play it, and cant wait to get back to it.

somaxd @ Dec 13th 2006 7:04PM

if (All == Right) {cheer();}
lol actually his comment was a FFXIspeak with autotranslate... which is waht this post is about...

not 360s updates that brick consoles and dont tell you theyre updating.

i for one am hoping this works out... how i wish to get back to my ffxi life.. or my non-life.. or whatever happens when you play these mmo's