PlayStation 3 firmware 1.82 released Updated with changelog

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Originally Posted by qj.net

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Original Article (Posted on Jun 27, 2007 at 10:28PM)

Guys who were expecting to see the PlayStation 3's latest firmware update within the next few days may want to check their console right NOW, as FW 1.82 has been (quietly) uploaded on the net.

An expected update FW 1.82 will carry is AVC High Profile (H.264/MPEG-4) playback support, [Only registered users can see links. ] by [Only registered users can see links. ] Operations Director [Only registered users can see links. ]. That's it for the moment, given that North America and Japan's PlayStation sites haven't posted any info on 1.82. Keep posted as we pick up more details, and hopefully a changelog.


UPDATE:

We found a Japanese list of the changelog over on Japan's PlayStation site. The changelog they've posted confirms AVC High Profile support, as well as one other detail, which we're listing below in all its [Only registered users can see links. ]-translated glory:

PlayStation of the part in PS3 and operational status of the PlayStation 2 standard software were renewed. < The private search sight > with you can verify up-to-date operational status.


Update 2:

The official US Playstation site just released the changelog for PS3 FW 1.82 and we've posted it below for all of you guys. Note that some of the following general changes and major additions in FW 1.82 have already been incorporated in previous [Only registered users can see links. ]:

• Upscaling game or DVD output
  • You can now upscale the video content of PlayStation format software, PlayStation 2 format software, and DVDs to HD resolution.
• Copying saved data to a memory card
  • You can now copy saved data from PlayStation format software and PlayStation 2 format software to a memory card or a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation 2).
• Using the DLNA client feature
  • You can now display images or play music or video files that are stored on a personal computer or digital video recorder with DLNA Media Server functionality over a network.
• Printing Images
  • You can now connect a USB printer to print images.
• Using [Only registered users can see links. ] outside the home (via the Internet)
  • You can now use remote play over the Internet.

Settings

• [BD 1080p 24 Hz Output ([Only registered users can see links. ])] has been added as an option under [BD/DVD Settings].
• [RGB Full Range (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [Display Settings].
• New for 1.81: The method of setting [RGB Full Range (HDMI)] under [Display Settings] has been improved.
• [Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Super-White (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [Display Settings].
• [Bitmapping (Super Audio CD)] has been added as an option under [Music Settings].
• The [Test Camera] option under [Accessory Settings] has been changed to [Camera Device Settings].
• [Printer Settings] has been added.
• [Media Server Connection] has been added as an option under [Network Settings]

Music

• You can now edit CD information.

Photo

• A new type of slideshow display pattern has been added.
• You can now use zoom display for images.
• You can now trim images.

Video

• New for 1.82: Support for playback of AVC High Profile (H.264/MPEG-4) format video has been added.
• High image quality encoding method used by Blu-ray Discs and other media
• Super-White and x.v.Color output are now supported.
• Downscaled output of Blu-ray Discs is now supported. When 720p is selected as the video output setting of the PS3 system, Blu-ray Discs that were recorded in 1080p or 1080i resolution can be played in 720p resolution.

Game

• You can now move copy-prohibited saved data for PlayStation format software and PlayStation 2 format software to a PS3 system.

Network

• The options menu items under [Download Management] have been changed.

Friends

• [Display Photo] has been added to the voice / video chat options menu.

Other

• New for 1.82: Playability status with the PS3 system has changed for some PlayStation and PlayStation 2 format titles. To check on the latest status, visit the search site for compatible titles.
• New for 1.81: The stability of the network connection used during gameplay has been improved for some PlayStation 2 format software titles that support online gaming.

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