PS3 Firmware

After a long wait in the PS3 scene it appears that there could be some kind of movement on the 3.55+ firmware issue.

It was only a matter of time before Sony decided to crack down on the custom firmware family of PS3s running about on the PlayStation Network. They've made the last firmware update for the PS3mandatory and have prevented spoofers from working.

The holidays are over in the United States, so we can finally give some attention to our consoles that were deserted during yesterday's festivities. While we weren't looking, Sony has released a new firmware update for the PS3.

Today Sony has released what seems to me as yet another useless firmware update for the PlayStation 3 console. Some reports indicate that FckPSN has been,

With firmware 4.20 released, you would expect that the tools such as REBUG's spoofer or fuckPSN would stop working. That's somewhat true. FuckPSN still works but it requires the use of a computer to work. If using a computer isn't feasible for you, then keep reading.

At the top of the month, some speculation began when Sony posted a product page for their upcoming Pulse Wireless Radio Headset. They made reference to the headset requiring firmware 4.20 to be installed on the PS3. At the time, that firmware did not exist. It stayed that way until today.

Sony is just about ready to knock it out the box at E3. Before the festivities, they have hinted at a new firmware coming for the PS3 to make way for a new accessory...

Just like the team said, they have released dongle firmware 2.7 for your [legit] USB stick that does things for your PS3.  If you want to find out if your dongle is legit then keep reading...

In today's dongle news, JB-King takes the stab that they said they would towards True Blue's anti clone technology. With a new dongle firmware available for download, it could only mean one thing.

On the topic of game releases and rumours, the new Call of Duty is set to have a trailer released for the 28th of April this year.  Will Black Ops 2 be a new game for you?

In a spark of excitement I was kicked from the PSN whilst playing Battlefield 3.  Hoping that I would be greeted with an update to fix the PS3 Stereo Headset, the following occured.

On the topic of PS3 downloads, Skyrim's big 1.5 Update has been dropped with some bugs.  If roaming the lands in search of a quick dip on the way to Whiterun is on your agenda, then you will want to read up on it.

LittleBigPlanet Karting is coming to the PS3, and it's looking more awesome than ever.  In a previous

Hopefully a bloody end to what has been a bumpy ride in the ways of getting an R18+ game category for Australia.  The bill has recently passed The House Of Representatives, but this is only a small step in a long journey to get the gory 'gory for us Aussies.

Nostalgic gamers from all over the world, your prayers have been answered.  Sony has finally announced the creation of "The Ratchet And Clank trilogy" coming to the PS3 in 1080P (and 720P in 3D).  I can't comprehend just how excited I am to get this once it comes out.  I thought Jak And

Learn how to make your own custom and coloured PS3 coldboot here.

Trophy whores of the PSN, this may be the best $10 you ever spend.  The PS Vita has had its fair share of awesome launch titles, and MotorStorm RC was one of the best value games available for purchase/download.  Your small proverbial chip in the wallet resulted in you owning

Across the globe, gamers of all shapes and sizes are finally coming up to end game in the highly anticipated Mass Effect 3.  The surprising part, a lot of people are pissed off.

On a minor tangent of topic, you can check out some more details about the Starhawk Beta on PS3 here.

Owners of the PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset, lend me your ears!