PS3 firmware update – v1.80

Playstation 3 got a firmware update today. The version is now 1.80.
(Source Playstation UK).

Main features

• Upscale game or DVD output
• Using remote play (via the Internet)
• Copying saved data to a memory card
• Using the DLNA client feature

Other new or revised features in version 1.80

Settings

• [BD 1080p 24 Hz Output (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [BD/DVD Settings].
• [RGB Full Range (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [Display Settings].
• [Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Super White (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [Display Settings].
• [Bit Mapping (Super Audio CD)] has been added as an option under [Music Settings].
• The [Test Camera] option under [Accessory Settings] has been changed to [Camera Device Settings].
• [Printer Settings] has been added.
• [Media Server Connection] has been added as an option under [Network Settings].

Music

• You can now edit CD information.

Photo

• A new type of slideshow display pattern has been added.
• You can now use zoom display for images.
• You can now trim images.

Video

• Super-White and x.v.Colour output are now supported.
• Downscaled output of Blu-ray Discs is now supported. When 720p is selected for the video output setting of the PS3 system, Blu-ray Discs that were recorded with 1080i/1080p resolution can be played with 720p resolution.

Game

• You can now move copy-prohibited saved data for PlayStation format software or PlayStation 2 format software to a PS3 system.

Network

• The options menu items for [Download Management] have been changed.

Friends

• [Display Photo] has been added to the voice / video chat options menu.