PS3 Firmware 2.70 Released

Firmware version 2.70 for the Playstation 3 has been released. It includes the following changes:

Friends list on the XMB (XrossMediaBar)

* Sort your friends via their online status
* Attach larger files to the messages you send to your friends (file size will increase from 1MB to 3MB)

Video delivery service on PlayStation Store

* Video files you’ve purchased from the PlayStation Store can be backed up to an external storage device and then restored to PS3’s internal hard drive for playback – so you can clear up space on your hard drive and then restore the video anytime in the future
* Videos you’ve purchased for PSP (PlayStation Portable) system can now be transferred to PS3 for playback

Other

* The ability to search the net about a particular game direct from the game section of the XMB using the triangle menu
* The ability to cut and paste text
* A Dynamic Normalizer to prevent sudden increases in volume between music tracks

Here's a video tour:

Warhawk Command Center Coming to PS Home Today

From the Official Playstation Blog:

"A couple days ago I visited with Incognito studio director Dylan Jobe (you know him well) about the Warhawk space that launches today in PlayStation Home. Dylan was nice enough to walk us through the Warhawk Command Center, and specifically through the Sand Table where you can lay out strategies for all Warhawk maps. It’s all really slick, and Dylan goes into some great detail about how it all works."

"Also, starting today you can purchase Warhawk for $19.99 on the PlayStation Store (that’s $10 off!) for two weeks, ending on March 11. Individual Warhawk Booster packs are dropping down to $4.99, and the Booster Combo (all three individual Booster packs) drops to $9.99. But remember, the special Warhawk pricing ends on March 11, so be quick about it!"

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Wii Shop Channel Update

Here are the newest additions to the Wii Shop Channel:


WiiWare




Snowboard Riot
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Genre: Snowboard Racing/Battle
Wii Points: 1,000






LONPOS
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Puzzle, Board Game
Wii Points: 800




Virtual Console



Sonic Chaos
System: Master System
Genre: Action
Released: 1993
Wii Points: 500



For more information about these games visit the Wii Virtual Console Site or the WiiWare Site

Wii Shop Channel Update

Here are the newest additions to the Wii Shop Channel:


WiiWare



Niki - Rock 'n' Ball
Publisher: Bplus
Genre: Jump 'n' Roll, Platformer
Wii Points: 500



Virtual Console



Wonder Boy in Monster Land
System: Master System
Genre: Action
Released: 1988
Wii Points: 500



For more information about these games visit the Wii Virtual Console Site or the WiiWare Site

PS3 Firmware Update v2.60 Released

Playstation 3 Firmware 2.60 has been released. Here's what's new:

"The PS3 firmware update (v2.60) is designed primarily to enhance the system’s media capabilities. The key feature is a new Photo Gallery application, which delivers a suite of tools for sorting through and displaying your digital photo collection. Digital pictures can be organized in groups according to various criteria, including the camera used to take the photos, the event date and time, colors in the photos, as well as the number, ages, or facial expressions of the people pictured. You can also create slideshows set to music and build photo playlists with an easy-to-use interface. The Photo Gallery application will need to be installed separately from the XMB after you update your PS3’s firmware. To install the Photo Gallery application, go to the Photo section on the XMB, select Photo Gallery and press the X button."

The 2.60 update also includes:

• Guest access to PlayStation Store – This enables non-PlayStation Network members to browse through the storefront to check out the latest games, demos, videos, etc.
• DivX 3.11 support – Videos in this format can now be played on PS3.

via Official Playstation Blog

Wii Shop Channel Update

Here are the newest additions to the Wii Shop Channel:


WiiWare



Jungle Speed
Publisher: Playful Entertainment Inc.
Genre: Card Game
Wii Points: 1,000





Planet Pachinko
Publisher: Allied Kingdoms Inc.
Genre: Arcade Platformer
Wii Points: 500




Virtual Console



Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
System: NES
Genre: Action
Released: 1990
Wii Points: 500



For more information about these games visit the Wii Virtual Console Site or the WiiWare Site

Wii Shop Channel Update

Here are the newest additions to the Wii Shop Channel:


WiiWare



Maboshi's Arcade
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Action, Puzzle
Wii Points: 800





CueSports - Pool Revolution
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Genre: Sports
Wii Points: 500




Virtual Console



Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II
System: NES
Genre: Adventure
Released: 1994
Wii Points: 500



For more information about these games visit the Wii Virtual Console Site or the WiiWare Site