The latest firmware update for the PS3 is coming soon.
Version 1.82 is going to give PS3 owners the ability to playback AVC High Profile (H.264/MPEG-4) files… That seems to be it…
Now since I don’t know what a H.264 file is maybe I am on the wrong track here but it seems a bit strange to release a new update for one type of video file…
It just makes things confusing, can a 1.81 version play online against a 1.82 version? Does it force you to update? Why not just pile them all together a do a quarterly update instead? It would seem to make more sense really.
Link to News: PS3 Firmware 1.82 coming soon – ComputerAndVideoGames.com
Last Updated: June 27, 2007
Ruslan
June 27, 2007 at 14:05
Why couldnt they wait 1 week to bundle this into 1.81!!! Another 110MB download for H.264 codec playback compatability. That basically is the same codec format that HD-DVD uses to encode their movies if I am not mistaken and perhaps WMV playability?
Hilt
June 27, 2007 at 14:55
Weird !
I’d take that with a pinch of salt. H.264 ( High Def quicktime MOV files ) has been supported for a loooong time. I think since PS3s inception actually, but I could be wrong. I currently encode game trailers to H.264 and they work just fine
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/video/filetypes.html
Ta
Hilt
Hilt
June 27, 2007 at 15:03
I forgot to add – After an update is ” published “, at your next sign on, it forces that update. You cant play online till you have updated
The Good – makes sure your entire base is on the same level, hence easier to support
The Bad – it’s annoying !
Having said that, I’m all for updates. 1.80 showed just how much a little code can go a long way
Jak
June 27, 2007 at 15:43
ya but remember it wont worry Europe and America because they have no cap and a much faster connection. Telkom sucks!!!!!