Technology news and Jobs 
Technology Lifestyle PS3 and PSP firmware updated
Technology Lifestyle PS3 and PSP firmware updated | PS3 and PSP firmware updated |
|
|
|
| Written by Stephen Withers | |
| Friday, 20 April 2007 | |
|
A secondary aspect of the PS1 compatibility is that saved game states for PS1 games can be transferred to a PSP, although this also requires the PSP to be updated with version 3.40 firmware. Sony's decision to rely on software emulation for backward compatibility on the PAL PS3 was the source of much controversy. NTSC units sold in the US and Japan have hardware support for old games, but Sony reportedly wanted to reduce the manufacturing cost of the PAL model. The good news is that according to some user reports, the new firmware improves the PS2 emulation. Others say certain PS2 games that were working with the 1.60 firmware have problems with 1.70. The 1.70 firmware also enables rumble and force feedback on certain combinations of PS2 games and controllers. While Sony's intention was to support selected third party controllers such as Logitech's force feedback wheels, user reports say it also works with Dual Shock PS2 controllers connected via third-party USB adaptors.{moscomment}
Get stories like this delivered daily - FREE - subscribe now When you subscribe get a 12 months license for LiveProject Valued at $99 USD  Download the FREE iTWire desktop alert widget
  |
Tags
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|
Subscribe to iTWire's daily e-newsletter now and get a FREE 12 month license to project management software valued at $99 USD. 
