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PlayStation 3 firmware update coming, gets new Blu-ray profile and DivX
PlayStation 3PlayStation 3 could get its next major update, including an upgrade to the PlayStation 3 Blu-ray firmware and full support of the DivX codec, as soon as tomorrow, says CrunchGear.com.
Xbox 360 just started supporting DivX in its recent update, so now it's DivX time for PlayStation 3. CrunchGear is reporting that Sony could roll out its upgrade, tomorrow based on a ReadMe file from Sony that claimed the update will arrive Dec. 18.
Blu-ray Profile 1.1
The most significant update is full support for Blu-ray profile 1.1. Many home-theater enthusiasts who bought a PS3 for the cheap Blu-ray player and not so much for gaming will be happy.
There had been doubts that such a firmware revision was possible for the PS3 because profile 1.1 requires additional optical hardware that isn't present in most 1.0 Blu-ray players.
The new profile revision to the Blu-ray player means the PlayStation 3 will play back picture-in-picture content found on some Blu-ray discs. This optional sub-picture can be viewed while the movie plays in the main picture.
There aren't many Blu-ray movies out right now that take advantage of this ability but that's probably because almost no Blu-ray players sold today meet the requirements for profile 1.1.
Now you'll be able to get your geek on with forthcoming Blu-ray titles when they demonstrate how they drew the giant CGI monster while you get to watch it crush buildings on film.
Other important features in the new update include support for more codecs. Soon your PS3 will play back DivX and Microsoft WMV files.
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