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FW 2.53 Now Out

Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 9:08 am

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Looks like we jumped the gun a little, but hey, Firmware 2.53 is now finally out for download.  Grab it by switching on your PS3, or download it from here.  The update, mainly designed to boost Flash playback options, now allows full use of the BBC’s iPlayer and countless other flash based websites.

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4.9 / 5 (12 votes)

nofi

Eels up inside yer, boy?

18 Comments For This Post

  1. fredrikpedersen Says:

    Does this mean GameTrailers? ‘Cause last time I checked, it didn’t work. Also, do you have a job? If so, you must have a PS3 at the office (or w/e), only way you could get this article out there soo fast. Good job, as always..!

    Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

    GamerRiley Says:

    I have a job, but maybe not for much longer. Dam that economic crsis!

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
  2. Jeebers Says:

    Oooh, and i so nearly checked when i got up this morning! Yay, i can watch last weeks survivors on iplayer tonight now.

    Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
  3. mayflame Says:

    Dammit, I updated it, but I still can’t see some YouTube videos. I can still only hear the audio. Dammit Sony!!

    Rating: 3.5/5 (2 votes cast)

    dillonradio Says:

    yeah me too

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    GamerRiley Says:

    Bloody great, don’t tell me this.

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
  4. Radboud Says:

    ???? Ive been updated to 2.53 for nearly two weeks now I think…

    Perhaps I am getting old and senile, but I am sure I already got that one…
    Bugger… Now I am not sure anymore. Grrrr… brain-cells overloading atm.

    Rating: 3.3/5 (3 votes cast)

    kristijan Says:

    I don’t think you’re senile. I also had the update since about 3 weeks and am a bit confused with this “news” ?

    Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
  5. mayflame Says:

    Calm down. The update was for North American consoles.

    Rating: 4.0/5 (1 vote cast)
  6. axelz0r Says:

    No don’t calm down! Freak out maaaaaan!

    THE MARTIANS ARE COMING!

    Rating: 5.0/5 (2 votes cast)

    3shirts Says:

    Nice back-reference to this?
    http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2008/11/28/destroy-all-humans-not-cancelled/

    Rating: 3.0/5 (1 vote cast)

    axelz0r Says:

    Fo’ shizzle ;)

    Aherm… I mean… of course.

    Rating: 4.0/5 (1 vote cast)

    GamerRiley Says:

    I like shizzle, we should use that more often on here.

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
  7. nineself Says:

    As long as the videos on Spankwire work properly now, I shall be thankful for this update.

    Rating: 4.8/5 (4 votes cast)

    RocketSOL Says:

    you dirrrrty minx you.

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    GamerRiley Says:

    mmm disgusting, although the vid at the top is rather good, great acting.

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
  8. mayflame Says:

    The Martians are comimg? But I thought that game was canceled on the PS3.

    Rating: 1.7/5 (3 votes cast)
  9. Pixl1983 Says:

    Thank the Gods/God. iPlayer at last!

    Now we just need free Sky Movies and Don’t-Pay-Per-View TV + all the Sports channels. And Dave.

    After that, Sony’s strangle hold on the living room will be complete!
    Muahahahayadayada

    Rating: 5.0/5 (2 votes cast)
  10. kellyonline Says:

    Birmingham…

    10:35am…

    “Morning PS3″
    “Morning chap”
    “So, are ready for a nice healthy firmware update big boy?”
    “Sure am, hook me up like your little IT bitch”
    “Will do! Right, erm… Ah 2.53. Go.”

    Uncomfortable silence during update…

    “So, erm, PS3. Any news on Home?”

    A grinding sound is heard as the PS3 slowly transforms into MechaSonyDeathBot

    BOOMING “YOU ACTUALLY BELIEVE THAT CRAP? REALLY? FOOLISH BOY, NOW I WILL CRUSH YOU UNDER FOOT FOR YOUR CONSTANT QUESTIONING OF MY CAPACITY TO ENTERTAIN. FIRST YOU WANTED FLASH, I GAVE YOU FLASH. THEN LIFE, SO I GAVE YOU LIFE. BORING I KNOW, BUT YOU GOT IT YOU LITTLE BITCH. BUT THIS? HOME? AN OUTRAGE!!!”

    “Ok, so it’s not ready then?”

    Sound of crashing, laser fire and a slightly plump Brummie being tossed out of a window…

    “PS3? How could you? I traded my 360, two bags of wheat and an owl for you…..Ahhhhhhhhhh……..”

    Today’s TSA Contempory Theatre Production was brought to you by the numbers 2, 5 &3.

    Rating: 5.0/5 (4 votes cast)

    Spotter5 Says:

    Thats just brilliant :D

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    kellyonline Says:

    Thanks dude!

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    colossalblue Says:

    You’re completely mental, I love it.
    Post more.

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    masoke Says:

    If it was a barn owl you were ripped off.

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    GamerRiley Says:

    You should write a book or something.

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
  11. YOURMUMANDME Says:

    Hmmm , can’t wait to check out all those damned sites that never used to work !! 4oD , SKY , ITV , ( porn, porn, porn ) myspace !!!
    No more empty box with update prompt WHOOO !
    ( Except for flash 10 ) :(

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
  12. djdustb Says:

    Does this mean that iplayer et al will work properly now? Will I be able to watch any video on these sites in a full screen mode (like on a pc) but on PS3 or do I have to settle for some poor resolution zoomed in view?

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
  13. BiaFly Says:

    Iplayer asks you to zoom with “right stick” when viewing. You think the BBC and Sony are working together on this?

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
  14. RocketSOL Says:

    just updated my firmware. ive never even heard of iplayer. i’ll see what the fuss is about.

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
  15. seedaripper1973 Says:

    well it seems the BBC have got their fingers out and produced an ‘official’ ps3 iPlayer…here..

    http://www.ps3attitude.com/new/2008/12/bbc-iplayer-review-watch-again/

    er..i assume you goto their website or sumfink…er…ahh…er…god knows! cant you look it up yourselves?? i provided the link, christ..want me to boot it up for ya eh?…EH?

    ok..well have fun

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
  16. Mike Says:

    Oh so it has eventually been released now. Beginning to think this was vapourware

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
  17. Spotter5 Says:

    anyone else having difficultly downloading it? :( :S

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Mike Says:

    Nope, no problem here. What seems to be the matter?

    Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

    Spotter5 Says:

    won’t download.. on my pc and i’m pulling 18kb/s.. which is good.. before it said 25 DAYS to download it..

    Others on the PS3 forums have there same problems and were all using Tiscali or Pipex….. :/

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
  18. GamerRiley Says:

    I know everyone has said it already but, thank the lord, the official iplayer is here.

    Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

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