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PS3 firmware update adds full screen flash viewing

3 December 2008 21:57 by Andre "DVDBack23" Yoskowitz | 6 comments

Eric Lempel, Sony's Director of PlayStation Network Operations, has posted on the official PlayStation 3 blog that the upcoming PS3 firmware update, version 2.53 will bring improvements to the Flash Player via the internet browser.

From the blog:

"Hi everyone, in the next PS3 firmware update (v2.53), coming soon, we�re improving the way the Flash Player works with the internet browser. In addition to being able to access more sites using Flash, you�ll be able to enjoy:

* Full-screen mode playability
* Live movie (using RTMP format) playability

Now it�s going to be even easier to enjoy web content on your PS3, in full-screen!"

Although that is the most notable update, gamesareevil says this is the full update list:

Users

* You now have an option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content. This option is available when you turn off the system while content is being downloaded or installed.

Settings

* BD/DVD has been renamed to Video Settings
* Sequential Playback has been added as an option under Video Settings
* Divx VOD Registration Code has been added under System Settings
* Power Save Settings have been added as an option for the system and controllers. They can now be set to shut off after a certain period of time
* The method for connecting Bluetooth devices has been changed
* You can now choose German, French (Canada) and French (Switzerland) keyboard types
* You can now select printers that support network connectivity including HP printers using the HP option

Music

* You can now select one of nine volume output levels using the control panel
* Scene Search has been added as an option on the control panel
* Mosquito Noise Reduction has been added for video content that is saved on the hard drive or storage media
* During BD and DVD playback, a technique known as chroma upsampling is now automatically selected based on the movement of objects within the video to enhance images

Game

* Playback quality of some PS3 format software has been improved
* Text entry issues that have occurred on screen with Bluetooth keyboard have been addressed
* Trophies can now be synced with the server
* Pressing the PS button now allows you, on most PS3 format software, to view information from the Settings and Connection Status List option under Network Settings

Network

* Your internet browser will now support Adobe Flash Player content
* Full screen support has been added to Adobe Flash Player 9

Playstation Network

* The way to disable the automatic sign-in option and sign out have been changed
* Button designs have been changed on the Playstation Store along with the addition of a Redeem Codes button

Friends

* You can now view information about the most recent sign-in for friends

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kyo28 (Junior Member) 4 December 2008 3:00
Glad to see the continuous support of an increasing number of codecs & playback options. It's clear that currently, the PS3 is the best choice for people wanting a multimedia console. [ + quote]
canuckerz (Senior Member) 4 December 2008 4:39
*Quote:* Users * You now have an option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content. This option is available when you turn off the system while content is being downloaded or installed. Settings * BD/DVD has been renamed to Video Settings * Sequential Playback has been added as an option under Video Settings * Divx VOD Registration Code has been added under System Settings * Power Save Settings have been added as an option for the system and controllers. They can now be set to shut off after a certain period of time * The method for connecting Bluetooth devices has been changed * You can now choose German, French (Canada) and French (Switzerland) keyboard types * You can now select printers that support network connectivity including HP printers using the HP option Music * You can now select one of nine volume output levels using the control panel * Scene Search has been added as an option on the control panel * Mosquito Noise Reduction has been added for video content that is saved on the hard drive or storage media * During BD and DVD playback, a technique known as chroma upsampling is now automatically selected based on the movement of objects within the video to enhance images Game * Playback quality of some PS3 format software has been improved * Text entry issues that have occurred on screen with Bluetooth keyboard have been addressed * Trophies can now be synced with the server * Pressing the PS button now allows you, on most PS3 format software, to view information from the Settings and Connection Status List option under Network Settings Network * Your internet browser will now support Adobe Flash Player content * Full screen support has been added to Adobe Flash Player 9 Playstation Network * The way to disable the automatic sign-in option and sign out have been changed * Button designs have been changed on the Playstation Store along with the addition of a Redeem Codes button Friends * You can now view information about the most recent sign-in for friends All this is from the 2.50 update, not from 2.53. [ + quote]
xnonsuchx (Newbie) 4 December 2008 6:49
Yeah, this seems like DATED news to me...I already HAVE the update! It's nice they got real Flash 9 support instead of the Flash 5/6-compatible GNASH piece of crap that didn't work on most sites. I wish they'd support more QuickTime (and not just generic MPEG-4/H.264) and maybe even RealMedia. At least now I can order (crappy) pizza online using the PS3 browser! ;-) [ + quote]
emugamer (Member) 4 December 2008 10:08
Sequential video playback ftw! Finally. Well, if it was already released in 2.5, then I guess I just haven't looked into it yet. Great for those with a large 500GB fat32 external drive large movies split in 4GB chunks! [ + quote] This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 4 December 2008 12:04
Xenon24 (Junior Member) 4 December 2008 12:48
Quick question about the updates. I use my PS3 to view videos on youtube because my computer is so old it doesn't do this well. I have had no problems doing this it was really great....until now. Videos that I use to watch, I can no longer see the clip but I can hear the audio. Is this due to a recent update?! Just wanted to know if anyone new. Thanks in advance. [ + quote]
xnonsuchx (Newbie) 6 December 2008 1:28
*Originally posted by Xenon24:* Quick question about the updates. I use my PS3 to view videos on youtube because my computer is so old it doesn't do this well. I have had no problems doing this it was really great....until now. Videos that I use to watch, I can no longer see the clip but I can hear the audio. Is this due to a recent update?! Just wanted to know if anyone new. Thanks in advance. I've run across a few videos online that only play audio, but not YouTube. If anything, FW 2.50+ should play any Flash-based video BETTER since it's now Flash 9 compatible. Some Flash-heavy sites might cause problems, though...I haven't checked. [ + quote]