PSP System Software Ver. 6.20

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Overall

The XMB (XrossMediaBar) menu has been redesigned.
Extras has been added as a new category and [Digital Comics] has been added as an application under that category.

Photo / Video

You can now import photo and video playlists that you created using the Media Go application or a PS3 system and enjoy the playlists on your PSP system.

Network

The Video Store of PlayStation Store is now available in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain.

System Software Ver. 3.10

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Settings

The sign-in ID and password for PlayStation Network have been added as items that can be deleted when using [Restore Default Settings]
[Polski] has been added as an option under [System Settings] > [System Language]

Photos

Displaying photos in a grid

Friends

You can now change the background colour of your profile screen

PlayStation Network

Linking feature for Facebook
The Video Store of PlayStation Store is now available in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain. In PlayStation Store, you can download video content as a purchase or for free. You can also rent content that has time restrictions on playback.

PSP Firmware 6.20 Out Today

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The PlayStation 3 firmware has already been updated this week, and now the PSP is getting its own update. Firmware 6.20 will be released later today, according to the Japanese PlayStation Website. The new update adds support for the PlayStation Video Store in Europe, which also launches today, and the PSP Comic Service.

New Firmware v3.10 Screens

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With the official announcement of PS3 Firmware 3.10 earlier this week, Sony has provided us with new new screens of some of the new features. The biggest of which is Facebook integration. While it may not be the same level of integration as Xbox 360, it’s a start. Firmware 3.10 also introduces other changes including a revised layout of how photos are displayed on the XMB. Firmware 3.10 is available to download via the System Update feature on your PS3.

PS3 Firmware 3.10 Details

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It’s now official – Facebook Integration is coming to the PlayStation 3 in the next firmware update, v3.10. For the moment, the Facebook connectivity on the PlayStation 3 will automatically update your Facebook Newsfeed with trophy and PlayStation Store activity, but more functionality is planned for the future. According to Eric Lempel, “This is just the beginning of our integration with Facebook and we are looking forward to adding new features enhancing the experience in future updates.”

Facebook Coming to PlayStation 3

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Some images found on the PlayStation Website suggest that Facebook and Customizable profile cards will be coming to the PlayStation 3 in a future firmware update. The images have since been taken down from the UK PlayStation Website but its a little too late, as this story is spreading like rapid fire across the Internet.

PSP System Software Ver. 6.10

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PlayStation Network

[Memory Stick] has been added as a save destination for content that is downloaded from PlayStation Store.
- This feature is compatible with PSPN-1000 (PSPgo) series only.

Music

SensMe channels has been added as a new feature.
You can now import playlists that are created using the Media Go application.

Game

[Update] has been added to the options menu for games.
- By selecting this option, you can connect your system to the Internet and check whether update data is available for the game in use. If update data is available, you can use this option to download and install the update data.

Settings

In [Display Panel Close Options] under Settings > [System Settings], the design for the [Standard] theme has been changed.
- This feature is compatible with PSPN-1000 (PSPgo) series only.

Other

The Dial-up Networking (DUN) profile has been added as one of the supported Bluetooth® profiles.
- This feature is compatible with PSPN-1000 (PSPgo) series only.

Sony: PS3 Disc Drive Errors Not A Firmware Issue

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When firmware 3.0 was first released, there were many reports of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune freezing and various parts in the game. Since then, Sony release Firmware v3.01 to patch the issue. While the optional patch did work for some, it also caused more problems for others. The comments section of PlayStiaton Blog’s Firmware 3.01 announcement has been overwhelmed by user reports of disc drive errors since Firmware 3.00 and 3.01 were released; most commonly, read errors reportedly occur when running Blu-ray games or movies, but in some alleged cases plain old DVDs are not working either.

PSP Firmware 6.10 Now Available

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PSP Firmware 6.10 is now available to download. The update adds new support for the Media Go application and also adds Internet Tethering support to the PSPgo. The update will be needed to access the PlayStation Store and to play the latest Mini Games, coming out today. See below for a detailed changelog.

Rumor Alert: Firmware 3.10 Will Feature Cross-Game Chat Functionality

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Its looks like the next PlayStation 3 firmware update will come with a much-requested feature: cross-game voice chat. A VG247 source claims that he got word from another source whom they “can’t name” on the said cross-title voice chat in PS3 play, and the word is good. Although Sony suggested that no major features will be added this year, Firmware 3.10 is expected to be released some time in October.