Alright, I'm really late with this, but a few of you may have missed it. Sony has announced the latest firmware update for PS3. Version 1.8 features upscaling for DVD movies as well as PSone and PS2 games to full 1080p HD resolution. We'll have to check out the quality with our own eyes (and I'm working on Official PlayStation Magazine at the moment so might get the chance), but this is certainly a compelling addition.
Also interesting is the extension of the Remote Play connection between PS3 and PSP - handheld owners (who also have the PSP 3.5 firmware available at the end of May) will be able to access their PS3 hard drive from anywhere in the world via a broadband internet connection. Need to get at your music and movie files from a hotel room in Barcelona? Power-up your PSP, hit the Remote Play option and your PS3 gives up its multimedia goodies.
PS3 will also be able to access content stored on any DLNA3 enabled device, such as a PC or laptop. Like the Xbox 360, then, you'll be able to use it as a media extender - accessing media files stored on your PC in the study or bedroom and playing them in the living room via your console. The wireless home networking dream Sony has hawked for so long.
The update will be available from tomorrow.
