Next PS3 Firmware Packs DTS-HD Compatibility, Redesigned PlayStation Store

April 10, 2008 10:53 AM

Sony has announced that next week's release of the PlayStation 3's 2.30 firmware will allow the console to play the DTS-HD Master Audio and High Resolution Audio tracks contained on some Blu-ray movies.

Along with the new Blu-ray functionality, the v2.30 firmware will include the PlayStation Store redesign that was revealed in late March.

"These updates further demonstrate how the future-proof PS3 continues to evolve as a gaming and home entertainment system with the flexibility to deliver the newest technology innovations without requiring further investment from consumers," the company claimed today.

Chris Faylor

Chris Faylor was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

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hirez

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April 10, 2008 11:02 AM

how about re-enabling the power to the USB ports while the unit is off/standby mode that they removed in 2.2

you cant charge your controller now while the unit is off/standby (not switched off in back, red light on).
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  April 10, 2008 11:14 AM
  
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- jeffcox111
  
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  April 10, 2008 11:25 AM
  
  Agree. Muchly.
- Sailor of Fortune
  
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  April 10, 2008 11:48 AM
  
  What's the reasoning behind turning it off?
  - Kryn
    
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    April 10, 2008 12:09 PM
    
    Have you heard those fans?
    - Pneum0
      
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      April 10, 2008 1:59 PM
      
      Only thing I hear is the disc spinning up occasionally. I havn't noticed the fans yet.
    - treefingers1
      
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      April 10, 2008 3:18 PM
      
      If your fans are going loud, just turn it off and turn it back on. That usually does the trick for me.
      - abrasion
        
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        April 10, 2008 6:15 PM
        
        Depends on the PS3 model, the 40gb is near silent but I've heard that the 60gb is quite noisy - older procesess or something in manufacturing :(
        
        My 40gb is essentially absoloutely silent.