UPDATE 4 PS3s strap up: Firmware 1.92 rolls out with complete changelog

Originally posted at 9:11 p.m. on September 03, 2007

Yes folks, Sony sneaked in another update to your CELL BE-powered console, and if you log in to the PlayStation Network right now, you could be prompted to advance to firmware 1.92.

We have reason to believe that the update is simultaneously released worldwide, although the official statement of release follows in a certain order: Japan, Europe, and North America.

Details on the new PS3 firmware’s changelog are sketchy (we’re still downloading it), but we’ll update you on what we find out about FW 1.92. Rumor has it that the update should allow for downloading to USB storage devices (or support it), plus certain updates to allow Incognito’s Warhawk to be played over Sony’s servers.

We all know we need something more concrete, so feel free to confirm this. Just over a month fresh from firmware 1.90, we’re now seeing another FW update, adding and tons of changes to Sony PlayStation 3s worldwide.

Thanks to salimdao and dyll for the heads up!

UPDATE: Just after a mere few hours of going live, a lot of PlayStation 3 users have already downloaded the official firmware 1.92. The PS3 community took it upon itself to discover the developments that were rolled out with the update. Sony has also officially released firmware 1.92 changelog, just click on the “Full Article” link below to check them out along with the info we compiled from QJ.NET readers.

Originally posted at 9:11 p.m. on September 03, 2007

Yes folks, Sony sneaked in another update to your CELL BE-powered console, and if you log in to the PlayStation Network right now, you could be prompted to advance to firmware 1.92.

We have reason to believe that the update is simultaneously released worldwide, although the official statement of release follows in a certain order: Japan, Europe, and North America.

Thanks to salimdao and dyll for the heads up!

UPDATE: Just after a mere few hours of going live, a lot of PlayStation 3 users have already downloaded the official firmware 1.92. While Sony has yet to release an official changelog, the PS3 community took it upon itself to discover the developments that were rolled out with the update.

The following information below were from QJ.NET readers, our own observation, forum members, as well as those who are actively discussing this surprise update over at the official PlayStation Forum:

Ability to add Flash wallpapers
Seemingly faster XMB load times
XMB screensaver option (which was there prior to this but just became popular because of this)
Improvements on Internet Browser application
Auto power off for the controllers
Thumbnails in the video section
Synchronized game clips in the games folder load up
Faster transition from game to XMB
Updated PSOne/PS2 controller compatibility

UPDATE 2: The QJ.NET PS3 readers have done a good job of updating us with list of tweaks Sony made on this firmware update. On this second update though, we have an official bit of info straight from Sony Japan’s website. Note: Be warned of the engrish courtesy of online translations:

Performance for the additional item which is transmitted with PLAYSTATIONÂ®Store was strengthened.
PlayStationÂ® of the part in PS3Â® and operational status of the PlayStationÂ®2 standard software were renewed. As for up-to-date operational status < private search sight> With you can verify.

If you have something to add to this “unofficial changelog” or just want to discuss FW 1.92 with other PS3 owners, please feel free to do so through our comment section below.

UPDATE 3: Now we have the official changelog from Sony Japan. Here it is:

Customization of wallpaper/indicatory font (theme setting)

XMBÂ™(the cross media bar) it reached the point where the picture can be indicated in the background. In addition, it reachedÂ™the point where the indicatory font on XMB can be modified.
[ At the time of message compilation of the friend ], it reached the point where picture letter can be input.
When connecting the USB keyboard, it reached the point where letter can be input into input form of the Web page directly.
It corresponded to the rise sampling output of music CD.

The other functions which are renewed with version 1.90

Whole

[ The disk to remove ] it added to the option menu of the disk.

When modifying the idea contest of the file and the folder, [it reachedthe point where folder classification ] can be chosen.

Setting

[ [ BD 1080p 24Hz outputof BD/DVD setting ] (HDMI)] with [ it reached the point where entrance ] can be chosen.

[ [ At music CD outputfrequency ] of musicsetting ] [ it reached the point where 44.1/88.2/176.4kHz ] can be chosen.

[ [ With bit mapping ]of musicsetting ] [ it reached the point where type 2 ] can be chosen.

Video

[ Picture quality adjustment ] of the operation panel [was modified in imageaudio setting ].

It reachedÂ™the point where the memory stick and animated picture of the AVCHD type which is retainedin the hard disk of the digital videocamera can be played back.

It reached the point which in the record media and when playing back the animated picture file which is retained in the hard disk, [ slow (returns and ) ], [ scene to reset ] can do operation.

Game

While the playingÂ®of PlayStation and the PlayStation 2 standard software,it reached the point whereoutput setting can be modified.

It arranged the game which is retained inthe hard disk and it reachedthe point where it is applied.

Network

[ The file ] of Internet browser in the menu, [ ahead linking addition ] was added to the book mark.

[ Browser security ] was added [ tothe tool ]of Internet browser.

Friend

When indicating (繧｢繝舌ち繝ｼ) in the AV kyat, the (繧｢) butter reacting to sound, it reached the point where it moves.

In addition

PlayStation of the part in PS3 and operational status of the PlayStation 2 standard software were renewed. You can verify up-to-date operationalstatus with <private search sight >.
About the automatic restoration function of information of setting

As you can see the English translation’s a bit loose, so we’re still watching other Sony sites for their own official changelog.

Update 4: The official changelog has just been released on PlayStation U.S.

Customizing wallpaper (Theme Settings)

You can now display an image as the background of XMBÂ™ (XrossMediaBar)
You can now use emoticons when creating messages under [Friends].
You can now enter text directly into text entry fields of Web pages using a USB keyboard.
Upsampled output of audio CDs is now supported.

Other new or revised features in version 1.92 (with 1.90):

Whole

[ The disk to remove ] it added to the option menu of the disk.

When modifying the idea contest of the file and the folder, [it reachedthe point where folder classification ] can be chosen.

Settings

[44.1/88.2/176.4 kHz] has been added as an option in [Audio CD Output Frequency] under [Music Settings].

[Type 2] has been added as an option in [Bitmapping] under [Music Settings].

[On] has been added as an option in [BD 1080p 24 Hz Output (HDMI)] under [BD/DVD Settings].

Video

The [Image Quality Adjustment] option in the control panel has been changed to [AV Settings].
You can now play AVCHD-format video files that are saved on Memory StickÂ™ media or on the hard disk of a video camera.
You can now operate the Slow Back (Slow (Back)) and Frame Reverse (Frame Reverse) functions when playing video files saved on storage media or on the hard disk.

Game

New for 1.92: Playability status with the PS3Â™ system has changed for some PlayStationÂ®2 format titles. To check on the latest status, visit the search site for compatible titles (coming soon).
You can now adjust screen display settings while playing PlayStationÂ® and PlayStationÂ®2 format software.
You can now sort games that are saved on the hard disk.

Network

[Add to Bookmarks] has been added as an option in the [File] menu of the Internet browser.

Friend

When an avatar is displayed during a voice / video chat, the avatar now moves in response to audio.

Overall

[Eject Disc] has been added in the options menu for discs.
You can now select [Group Content] when changing a file or folder icon.

Via PlayStation Japan

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