PS3 Firmware v4.21 is a minor update that improves the stability of the system software.
System Software Ver. 4.21
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PS3 Firmware
System Software Ver. 4.20
Settings
- Under Settings > [Power Save Settings] > [System Auto-Off], you can now set the amount of time until the system automatically turns off for [Video/TV/Music/Photo] and for [Game/Other Features].
- Under [Date and Time Settings] > [Time Zone], [Samoa Islands] has been changed to [American Samoa] and [Independent State of Samoa].
Games
- Under Games > [Saved Data Utility (PS3™)], you can now select multiple saved data items, and then either delete or copy them as a group.
Audio
- When the wireless stereo headset (CECHYA-0080) is connected, you can now adjust the sidetone level for microphone audio. Select [Sidetone] under Settings > [Accessory Settings] > [Audio Device Settings].
- In addition, if you use the Wireless Stereo Headset to watch Blu‐ray Disc or DVD movies on your PS3 system, this system software update will also enable virtual surround sound functionality giving you a superior audio experience.
Other
- The encryption key has been renewed for AACS, the copy protection system for Blu-ray Disc video content. If you see a message regarding encryption key renewal during playback of commercially available BD video software (BD-ROM), update the system software to the latest version. The encryption key will then be automatically renewed.
System Software Ver. 4.10
Settings
- [Set Automatically] has been added as an option under [Settings] > [Date and Time Settings].
Network
- The Internet browser has been improved for better content display.
Other
- [PlayStation®Network account] has been renamed to [Sony Entertainment Network account]. You can continue using your current sign-in ID and password to sign in to PlayStation Network.
System Software Ver. 4.00
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].
System Software Ver. 3.73
Games
- Playback quality during use of some PlayStation 3 format software has been improved.
System Software Ver. 3.72
Games
- Playback quality during use of some PlayStation 3 format software has been improved.
System Software Ver. 3.70
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.
System Software Ver. 3.65
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.
System Software Ver. 3.61
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
System Software Ver. 3.60
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.