PS3 firmware 2.0 is now live

by Ross Miller { Nov 8th 2007 at 12:22AM }

The latest PlayStation 3 firmware update, version 2.0, has now gone live. And now that we've crossed a new, whole-number threshold, we eagerly await PS3 firmware update 2-point-whatever. In case you're hesitant to upgrade your system, check out the list of features and enjoy pictures of the upgrade below.

Gallery: PS3 Firmware 2.00

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Tags: ps3firmware, psn

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Nick the Hero of Canton @ Nov 8th 2007 12:28AM

2.0d times the charm...

God that sucked...I need some sleep for my brain...

Ben @ Nov 8th 2007 12:55AM

Damm, i love time zones.

Sentry Gun (Jesus) @ Nov 8th 2007 1:09AM

2 hours till next smash update... must stay awake

Brent @ Nov 8th 2007 3:38AM

I made a blog post on how to make your own custom themes:

http://gunlager.blogspot.com/

josh83 @ Nov 8th 2007 7:22AM

So the highlight of Firmware 2.0 seems to be those themes. This feels a bit 1997 to me, this themes thing. But I posted a poll about asking: Don't you think this all business is a bit overhyped?
http://www.pollsb.com/polls/poll/3647/ps3-themes

jay @ Nov 8th 2007 8:58AM

uh, probably not the right blog to point this out, but the pictures shown of the theme ("drawing" with light) are a direct rip-off of Sprint's recent print/TV campaign...

XDragon @ Nov 8th 2007 9:10AM

I'm still dissapointed about 2 things:
1 - no profile 1.1
2 - the auto resolution is still not working right
When i play Call of Duty 4, i have to tell the PS3 that my tv can only output 1080p or else the game plays in 720! But if i do that, any game thats in 720 plays in 480 because 720 is disabled. I shouldn't have to select my resolution eveytime i change games! And yes my tv's native resolution is 1080p and has HDMI 1.3 and i'm using an HDMI 1.3 cable.

why not the LS2/LS7? @ Nov 8th 2007 11:37AM

Something is wrong with your TV. Auto-resolution setup has worked on every TV I've connected my PS3 too.

You need to set every box (in your case) in the video settings if you're going to adjust them. Then the game will select the resolution that is best (which will usually be 720p).

XDragon @ Nov 8th 2007 2:23PM

I've already tried it like you said before i had to force it but if my tv can do 1080p (whats even more anoying is that 1080p is the native resolution and its only a few months old) and the PS3 is set to allow for all resolutions, then it should pick the highest without my intervention. Its not like I have any problems when its running 1080p and COD4 supports 1080p. Any help if there's a resolution would be approciated.

Thr3e2wenty8 @ Nov 8th 2007 1:20PM

Thanks Brent for the instructions on changing the XMB icons. I'll use some of my 3 day weekend (thank a veteran kids) making some really eyecatching ones.

sgaffney @ Nov 9th 2007 2:57AM

Remote play. Love the concept. It works great on my PSP/PS3 right up until I try and switch the thing off remotely. Oh, it switches off fine and then 5,4,3,2,1 PS3 powers back on !!
Anyone else had this problem ? The PSP is off and I touch nothing. The only way I can put the PS3 into standby and make it stay there (stay PS3, Stay ! Good console...) is to deactivate the Remote play setting.

atdm71 @ Nov 17th 2007 2:16PM

Hourray!! Finally we have customizable music playlists on the PS3. I was surprised to see that they added customizable photo lists too. RIGHT ON! Way to go Sony! No more connecting my iPod to my receiver. I can even turn my TV off now while listening to my favourite playlists -- cool!

I can say it now that the PS3 upconverts DVDs, plays HD Games, Blu-ray and stores and plays back customizable music playlists and photos -- that the PS3 is THE best multimedia device to hit the home theatre since, well, ...the AV receiver! Seriously, great job adding value to this console, Sony! Every home should have one!