News: PS3 System Update 3.70 Now Up!

Sony has just recently released system update 3.70 for the PS3. Unlike previous updates, 3.70 is packed with major changes, especially for PS Plus subscribers. Check out the details, and the download links (for those who update their PS3 via USB method) for your respective regions.


Main Features of Update 3.70:

• (TV/Video Services) has been added as a category to the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu. 
• Saved Data Auto-upload. You can store new and recently updated saved data for PlayStation®3 format software in online storage automatically on a regular basis. (PS Plus Exclusive Feature)

Other Features:

• MPO (Multi-Picture format) files for 3D photos and multi-angle photos can now be displayed under (Photo) and in (Photo Gallery).
• A feature has been added for sharing information about products in PlayStation®Store with your Friends. By selecting [Recommend] on the detail page for a product, you can send a message introducing the product to your Friends.
• 3D playback* of Blu-ray Java™ (“BD-J”) content is now supported. You can now enjoy BD-J content recorded on Blu-ray 3D™ discs.
• DTS-HD audio output is now supported while playing Blu-ray 3D™ content.
• Trophy information can now be synchronized with the server automatically on a regular basis. This feature is exclusively for use by PlayStation®Plus members.

For more information on how to configure the Auto-update and other features, visit the official PlayStation Site.

For those who update their systems via USB flash drive method, you can download the update file from the following links. Just click the link of the region of your system.

• ASIA
• US
• EUROPE

On your USB flash drive, create a folder named “PS3” on the storage media or USB device. Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named “UPDATE”. Save the update file in the "UPDATE" folder as “PS3UPDAT.PUP”. Plug the device to the PS3, and go to the settings menu on the home menu / XMB. Select system update, and select the "Update via Storage Media".