Good News For PS3 Owners who are forced........

[terren2000]

who are forced to by Blu Ray moviez in order to enjoy watching movies in HD.

PS3 has finally come through to show why they are the greatest gaming system.

Reason this is important is I havent watch any of my 300+ DVD's because the moviez look horrible.

"Latest PLAYSTATION 3 Firmware Update Provides PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and DVD Upscaling Remote Play on PSP (PlayStation Portable) via the Internet and DLNA transfer of media content also enabled

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced today availability of the latest version of the PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) firmware. Version 1.80 features upscaling of PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games, and DVD movies up to full 1080p HD resolution when viewed on a compatible HD TV set.

The capability to upscale DVDs to HD quality is a feature normally only associated with top range DVD players, and its inclusion in the latest firmware upgrade now allows PS3 owners with an existing DVD collection to dramatically enhance the viewing pleasure of their DVD collection when viewed through a compatible HD TV set1. Not only can DVD movies be enhanced to full 1080p HD quality but so too will PlayStation 2 and PlayStation games be upscaled to provide much improved gaming pleasure.

In a comprehensive update to PS3’s already impressive capabilities, Version 1.80 also allows users to enjoy Remote Play on their PSP across the internet, allowing them to access their PS3 anywhere in the world where a broadband internet connection is available2.

Version 1.80 also allows users on a home network to seamlessly view and play rich media content such as images, music and video on their PS3, that is stored on their DLNA3 enabled devices such as PCs and laptops elsewhere in the house, reinforcing PS3’s credentials as a home entertainment hub that truly deserves pride of place in the Living Room.

A host of other enhancements include the ability to print photo images stored on PS3’s hard disk or inserted storage media to a selection of Epson printers.

PS3 owners will be able to upgrade their PS3 with the latest Version 1.80 firmware from 24th May 2007."

[logain74]

About time.

Anyone know if it will be released in the US at the same time?

[bykes]

Just for those of you who don't believe in the Easter Bunny and/or Santa Clause.

http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-41311.aspx

[terren2000]

Originally Posted by logain74

About time.

Anyone know if it will be released in the US at the same time?

Dunno, but Im happy as heck.

It is comparing its upscaling ability to that of yop of the Line DVD players.

And I think it will be, because they still are trying to sell more units, due to its high price.

So they will be adding alot of new features to justify the price.

And this is a good start.

[terren2000]

Originally Posted by bykes

Just for those of you who don't believe in the Easter Bunny and/or Santa Clause.

http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-41311.aspx

I beleive, I beleive.

[Blu Tiger]

This is great news!!

[Shin-Ra]

I hope people that haven't seen an upscaled DVD before have realistic expectations for the improvements they'll see.

[Scorxpion]

Indeed this is a gorgeous news PS3 will be selling now like hotcakes ....WELL Done SONY finally i can get rid of my Upconverted dvd player and Makes HD-DVD in a BIG SLEEP dreaming of what is going around .

[terren2000]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I hope people that haven't seen an upscaled DVD before have realistic expectations for the improvements they'll see.

I have seen it, and the poor ones do a bad job, but the expensive ones do a good job.

Now it aint HD, but according to Sony's hype, it will be much better.

Im expecting alot, because Sony is making its play now to improve there marketing tool of the PS3.

A previous article stated SOny would use the Blu-Ray as its new marketing tool for the PS3, which isnt getting big sales because of its price.

So they are going to go all out.

[paulca]

will this be available in the US at the same time?

[terren2000]

Originally Posted by paulca

will this be available in the US at the same time?

Yes tomorrow.

[jermwhl]

Originally Posted by terren2000

Yes tomorrow.

It appears that every news release or official word is only europe based! Does anyone have anything from scea or scei confirming a US release off this upgrade?

[bluflu]

My Panasonic HDTV already does an excellent job at upscaling SDVDs, but I guess this is welcomed news. Like it has been said, don't be disappointed by the results. Garbage in, garbage out.

[k20king]

LIke Miss Piggy Said " Yippy Skippy!"

I have been waiting for upscalig for so long...This is a strong counter attack towards other consoles!

I kinda feel bad for the XBOX 360.

[bykes]

Originally Posted by jermwhl

It appears that every news release or official word is only europe based! Does anyone have anything from scea or scei confirming a US release off this upgrade?

That would be dumb. Why would they release a firmware for only Europe? It will be global just like all the past ones.

[terren2000]

Originally Posted by bykes

That would be dumb. Why would they release a firmware for only Europe? It will be global just like all the past ones.

Exactly. Dunno why some think its different.

[4K display]

Originally Posted by terren2000

who are forced to by Blu Ray moviez in order to enjoy watching movies in HD.

Any good news for us folk who were forced to buy an HDTV to watch HD????

[movies3]

awesome news!

[BOSS10L]

Okay..Cool...

How about advanced audio codecs over HDMI???

C'mon Sony...Let's get this over with already.

[TallCoolOne]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I hope people that haven't seen an upscaled DVD before have realistic expectations for the improvements they'll see.

I agree with this...you know there will be lots of people who will expect them to now look "HD"...the only real reason this whole idea of upscaling dvd players ever got so much hype is because of the crappy de-interlacing and scaling on many TV's...and because in many cheap players it is just that, hype.