Like a cat that steals your breath while you sleep, Sony has quietly updated the firmware for the
PlayStation 3.
Main Features Revised in System Software Version 1.70
You can now download PlayStation® format software from PLAYSTATION®Store, and play it on the PS3™ system.
You can now use saved data for PlayStation® format software on the PSP™ system.
You can now use the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software.
All of these features should come as a pleasant surprise to PlayStation 3 owners. Even though it's totally last-generation technology that Sony doesn't care about, having vibration when using Dual Shock compatible controllers should make folks happy.
The most exciting feature in this update is the ability to download and play PlayStation 1 games from the PSN store and actually play them on the PS3. Prior to now, all PlayStation 1 software that was downloaded from the store could only be played on the Sony PSP.
While this new promised feature is all well and good, some users are reporting that any PSX software they've downloaded prior to this update doesn't seem to work on their PS3 system. I couldn't verify this first-hand, as I'm not really all that keen on paying $4.99 for Syphon Filter. It's likely that all future downloads will be PS3 compatible from this point on.
[Thanks to my PlayStation 3 and Dtoid user, BrOnXbOmBr21, for the tip]
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8:09 AM on 04.19.2007
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HORRAY!! (FOR KITTENS!)
I am useful!
i like carrots in my pockets! ...DAMMIT! don't you see what you're doing, Snaileb?
(oh yeah, btw, cool new feature for the ps3. another step in the right direction. i just hope they keep it up).
Also, kittens.
SSSSSUUUUUUMMMMMAAAAAAAHHHHH!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO1!!11!1
Yeah, according to IGN’s story, PS1 games starting next Thursday (April 26) will be PSP and PS3 compatible. Also, I may have misinterpreted the force feedback thing...they said it’s just to add compatibility for a few third-party peripherals, like force feedback wheels. Meh.
And just for 5 bucks a pop? That's how retro downloadable games should be priced and treated.