PlayStation Vita system compatibility

• You can now copy content such as music, video and image data, and games and other applications, from the PS3 system to the PS Vita system and vice versa. You can also back up the data saved in the PS Vita system to the PS3 system hard disk. You can also update the system software for your PS Vita system using the network features of the PS3 system.
• To use these features, connect the PS3 system and the PS Vita system with a USB cable. Operations are controlled from the PS Vita system.

Settings

• [Delete PS Vita System's Backup Files] has been added as a feature under [System Settings].
• Upscaler output and Cinema conversion are now supported for Blu-ray Disc™ (BDMV) content.
• You can now select the items you want to update under Settings > [System Settings] > [Automatic Update]. This feature is exclusively for use by PlayStation Plus members.
• [English (United Kingdom)] and [Portuguese (Brazil)] have been added as options under Settings > [System Settings] > [System Language].

Game

• [PS Vita System Application Utility] has been added.

PlayStation Network

• [Privacy Settings] has been added as a feature under [Account Management].

Games

• Playback quality during use of some PlayStation 3 format software has been improved.

Games

• Playback quality during use of some PlayStation 3 format software has been improved.

Photo

• MPO (Multi-Picture format) files for 3D photos and multi-angle photos can now be displayed under Photo and in [Photo Gallery].

PlayStation Network

• A feature has been added for sharing information about products in PlayStation Store with your Friends. By selecting [Recommend] on the detail page for a product, you can send a message introducing the product to your Friends.

Video

• TV/Video Services has been added as a category to the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) Menu
  
• 3D playback* of Blu-ray Java™ (“BD-J”) content is now supported. You can now enjoy BD-J content recorded on Blu-ray 3D™ discs.
• DTS-HD audio output is now supported while playing Blu-ray 3D™ content

Settings

• Trophy information can now be synchronized with the server automatically on a regular basis. This feature is exclusive to PlayStation Plus members.

Game

• System stability during use of some PlayStation 3 format software has been improved.
• [Saved Data Utility (minis)] under [Game] has been changed to [Saved Data Utility (minis/PSP)]. You can back up saved data for minis and for PSP™Game content by copying it to the PS3™ system hard disk.

PlayStation Network

• As a security measure, this system software update will require you to change your account password before you can again access PlayStation Network

Online Storage

• [Online Storage] has been added as a feature under Game > [Saved Data Utility (PS3™)] . You can store PlayStation 3 format software saved data on a PlayStation Network server and download it to another PlayStation 3 system to continue playing your game. To use this feature you must have a PlayStation Network account and be a PlayStation Plus member.
  

Settings

• Under [Power Save Settings] > [Controller Auto-Off], you can now set the PS3 system so that the connected or paired controllers will turn off after 10, 20 or 30 minutes of idle time.

Other

• A security patch has been added.

Other

• A patch has been added to address security vulnerability in the system software.

Video

• Blu-ray 3D™ disc playback. The PS3 system can now play 3D content on Blu-ray 3D discs.

Friends

• You can now submit grief reports if you receive unwelcome or harassing messages.

Other

• You can now access public information on Facebook from Facebook-supported games.

Note:

• A 3D compatible television that complies with the 3D standard and a high-speed HDMI cable are required to watch 3D content.
• Depending on the content, some elements may be displayed differently in 3D on the PS3 system than on other playback devices.