Playstation 3

[Klaus]

Anyone tried the new stuff with the latest firmware download? I haven't figured out the facebook integration at all. Is it just posting trophies you have earned to FB or is there more?

[Eric]

Crap, you just reminded me that I have to download this latest patch.

[Jomama]

Just got mine back after having to send it to Sony TWICE!! to fix the BR drive.. Have literally been without it since early october..

[Klaus]

From Engadget:

In case plans by AMD and a slew of other tech vendors planning to showcase 3D Blu-ray compatible products at CES wasn't a tip-off, the updated specifications are done. The key details? First, that the Blu-ray Disc Association has chosen the Multiview Video Coding (MVC) codec to store 3D, so that even though it is now providing a full 1080p frame for each eye, it will only require about 50% more storage space compared to the 2D version, and all discs will be fully backwards compatible, in 2D, on existing players. Better than backwards compatibility, the PlayStation 3 will be forwards compatible with the new discs -- a new HDTV setup (the spec promises to work with plasmas, LCDs or projectors equally well) with IR emitters and glasses will still be necessary. According to the PR (after the break) we can expect Blu-ray 3D-stickered products in 2010, our only advice is to keep those responsible for the Cowboys Stadium abomination far, far away from it.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/b...-ps3-is-ready/

[Chadwick]

Just got mine back after having to send it to Sony TWICE!! to fix the BR drive.. Have literally been without it since early october..

My BR drive went out as well a year ago. No problems since, but i am sure it is just a matter of time.

[Klaus]

Saw this on Engadget.... WTF I used to love BB but now they are super greedy.

[Sylvester]

LOL....because it is so hard to navigate to System Update and click on Update from Internet!