Als het op firmware update aankomt is de PlayStation 3 de ongekroonde koning, want bijna wekelijks verschijnt er nieuwe firmware. Zo zal later vandaag versie 4.20 uitkomen die vast en zeker de nieuwste exploits (als de online optie voor gejailbreakte PS3's) dicht timmeren. Maar wat er officieel gefixed word is te lezen in het onderstaande bericht.

Tomorrow we will be releasing a new system software update (v4.20) for PlayStation 3 which will include a few minor updates in order to strengthen functionality and improve your overall experience.

Firstly, we have revised specifications for the power-save mode in compliance with SCEE regulations. This means that the system will now, as default, be set to automatically turn off after 1 hour of no use.

These settings can, however, be manually adjusted via 'System Auto-Off' in the Settings on the XMB.

Also, as mentioned in our previous blog post, system software update (v4.10) added a feature that enabled you to hear your own voice through the "Wireless Stereo Headset" when playing multiplayer modes. This type of audio feedback is known as "sidetone". Based on your comments, system software update (v4.20) will improve "sidetone" audio performance by giving you the option to select one out of five levels for microphone audio or give you the option to turn this feature off completely.

For those of you who use the "Wireless Stereo Headset "to watch Blu-ray or DVD movies on your PS3 system, this system software update will also enable virtual surround sound functionality giving you a superior audio experience.

We have also improved saved data management. You will now be able to select multiple saved data items and delete them or copy them as a group.

Additional details will be available here tomorrow once the system software update is live.