Sony has released what is the last major update for PlayStation 3's firmware in 2009 – with PS3 firmware version 3.0 available for download right now (or, in reality, the next time you happen to log on with your PS3).
The latest update introduced dynamic themes, avatars, a "What's New" panel, a newly designed status indicator and an overhaul of the Friends list.
More importantly, for Brits, you will finally be able to access the BBC iPlayer as a PS3 app. TechRadar will be sure to test out iPlayer on PS3 and bring you our opinion on how well (or not) it's been implemented later this very week.
What's New is new
Speaking to Eurogamer, Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida says of the PS3's "What's New" default pane:
"There are more and more contents on the PSN store, so you may miss something that might be very relevant to you.
"The games you're playing every day, new content might have just appeared, but is buried in the layer of menus on the store. So things like 'What's New' are trying to customise the experience so what you do gets reflected in what you see the next day."
For more on the recent release of Sony's new PS3 Slim (including shots of the machines innards and reports of the latest emotion control patents) check out TechRadar's recent PlayStation coverage.
Via Eurogamer
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theamvv12
November 16th
2. I am pleased that sony have decided to allow bbc iplayer on ps3 but i am disappointed at the fact that it is browser based and not an application. For example vidzone is a good solid app and i feel that if bbc iplayer was an app then it would be more stable.
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gaffers
September 1st
1. I'm a little underwhemled by the update. Some nice enhancements to the interface but these don't reall interest me as functionality. I have been waiting for Skype to appear ever since it made it's debut on the PSP. If it was on the PS3 I may FINALLY get a use out of the Eye Toy Sony hyped up so much.
BBC iPlayer is a great functionality on the PS3 however as I'm living in Germany I cannot use it. The addition of entering VPN details directly on the PS3 would enable me to use it as I have a UK VPN to bypass the country restriction. It can't be difficult to add this.
I use my PS3 for gaming, watching films and viewing pictures (although without the card readers this has been restricted). Nice animated icons and menu options do nothing for me. IF Sony really want to sell the PS3 as the media center of the home then open it up to non PS3 communication channels to complement the media functionalities.
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