Firmware 1.6 to feature.......

[Lethal]

Just like the Xbox 360 when it first released there was no backround downloading. Well in this next update (1.6) the PS3 will now be able to do backround downloading. More details on the update will be listed here as soon as I hear more.

Quote Phil Harrison
"There’s a bunch of other stuff, but Kawanishi-san would kill me if I was to reveal all of the details."

Release date is March.....No confirmed date as of yet.

[Chain Gang Soldier]

Finally! I've been waiting for this.

[Nitrus]

So many many many many people are going to love this!!

The amount of complaints about downloading across the net have been overwhelming, looks like Sony might be getting their act together.

[vtec236]

About Time, i am losing faith in the PS3 since they promised to have a Live Type service at launch and here four month later still not even close

[Lethal]

lol it hasnt even been out for 3 months yet.

[Lethal]

UPDATE

"Sony has just provided more details regarding the PlayStation 3's upcoming Firmware 1.6 update. First up is a minor adjustment for the update's release date. Previously set for a March 23 release - the same day as the PS3 launch in Europe - 1.6 will be available as downloadable content come March 22.

Moving on to FW 1.6's updates, it has been reported that it will allow the PS3 to do other functions while you're downloading content - expect far less game session interruptions in the near future. Sony's also adding an option for a full-size keyboard on the system menu, which should make text input easier for those uncomfortable with the PS3's default cellphone-style interface.

Firmware 1.6 will also carry updates for the PS3's web browser, which includes a capability to detect the user's video-out settings and to set standard font sizes accordingly. Also new is a point-and-zoom feature for examining web pages in-depth. There's also the matter of the added support for Folding@home - Stanford University's ongoing project to use part of the PS3's massive cell processing power to study protein folding to help further research into diseases like Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Huntington's Disease.

Lastly, we reiterate on 1.6's update to the Remote Play function on the PlayStation Portable. In earlier firmware versions of Sony's PS3, PSP owners could only hook up wirelessly to the 60GB model so long as they were within its sensor range. In the upcoming 1.6 update, PSP owners can opt to use WiFi hotspots to connect with their PS3, which not only allows for greater mobility, but also allows 20GB owners to partake in the fun. Set your calendars for March 22."

http://ps3.qj.net/PlayStation-3-Firmware-1-6-update-details/pg/49/aid/86660

[Mr Jacko]

nice. good work lethal

[Maaz]

sweet cant wait.

[vtec236]

I'll believe it when it says there is an update :-)

[Unrealskillz06]

I know the possibility of this happening is IMPOSSIBLE, but dont you all think the browser could be alot more beneficial if it supported WMV?

[Lethal]

1.6 Update is now available

After playing with the update all I found was the following:

Folding@Home
Auto-Run Disc option
WMA
Backround Dling


Nothing new in the store. I dont think you can use your own wallpapers because I cant figure out how to do it.

[matt_don]

I'm downloading the update right now. Is it me, or does it seem to take forever for it to download? Its been about 10mins and im only at 21%

[Lethal]

I'm downloading the update right now. Is it me, or does it seem to take forever for it to download? Its been about 10mins and im only at 21%

Its just you. The download only took me 15mins. There are probably alot of people downloading this update.