PS3 Firmware Release 1.92 (UK) - UPGRADE WITH CAUTION

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What seemed to be a monthly trend of PS3 firmware updates has now skipped August, and a revision number! Those wacky guys at Sony, eh?

The latest version of the PS3 firmware (1.92), dated 4 September 2007, is now available to download from the UK PlayStation.com "Help & Support" site (links below).

This release improves the performance of the PlayStation Store, Web Browsing, & Bluetooth support, as well as enhancing (improving/fixing?) the compatibility/playability for some PS2 titles.

HOWEVER...

Complaints from the user community have been surfacing that has limited or completely halted online activity from the upgraded PS3 units.

It has been reported that after downloading/installing release 1.92, users have not been able to connect to the PlayStation Store, the PlayStation Network, or specifically the "Warhawk" game servers. The issue has either occurred immediately after upgrade; or a day or so later.

Sony has confirmed that they are aware of the problem & that a fix is being worked on.

I would advise, therefore, that you hold back on updating at this time, until Sony's investigations into the issues are complete just in case the next revision is imminent.


However, if you fancy your chances, read on...

Overview:
[ http://uk.playstation.com/help-suppo...ail/item48612/ ]

Download:
[ http://uk.playstation.com/help-suppo.../Download-now/ ]

Details:
[ http://uk.playstation.com/help-suppo...es-(ver-1-92)/ ]
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Update features (ver 1.92)

Find out what features are included in PS3 system software update 1.92.

An update to the PS3TM system software was released on September 4, 2007. If you update your PS3TM system, the system software will be version 1.92.

The PLAYSTATION®3 system software version 1.92 update includes the following:

Playability

Playability status with the PS3TM system has changed for some PLAYSTATION®3 format titles*.

* This does not affect titles in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania.

Note:

* This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.

* The new system software will preserve any settings previously made to the PLAYSTATION 3.

* Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the PS3 system software.

* Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by Sony Computer Entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or in this site. If an update is performed using 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.
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FYI: The "PS3UPDAT.PUP" file, again (as per the last update), is 119Mb in size.

BFN,

fp.

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FYI:

"PS3 Firmware Release 1.93 (UK) - NETWORK INSTABILITY FIXED"

(13 September 2007)